Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 11, 2011


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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING EXECUTIVE MANAGER JOE GIESELMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT AND 36 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 2011 AS "BLACK HISTORY MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING REVEREND BRUNO C. SCHMIDT ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY AND DECLARING JANUARY 10 THROUGH 14, 2011 AS HIS WEEK IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A STUDY OF PRE-HOSPITAL (EMS) MEDICAL CARE AND AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE THE RFS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SOLA VISTA SECTION ONE FINAL PLAT (FINAL PLAT - ONE RESIDENTIAL LOT - 1.017 ACRES - CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY INDIVIDUAL WATER WELL AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC FACILITIES - NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO SUPPLEMENT EXISTING FUNDS FOR ONE YEAR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AT TXI PERMITTED LOCATIONS IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,000 FROM ALLOCATED RESERVES.
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9. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) TO INITIATE AND MANAGE THE PREPARATION OF A 2011 BOND REFERENDUM IN COLLABORATION WITH ANOTHER DEPARTMENT;
DESIGNATE DEPARTMENT OR MANAGER TO WORK WITH TNR;
TNR TO PREPARE A DRAFT PRIORITIZED LIST OF POTENTIAL BOND PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION BY A CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE COURT; AND
AUHORIZE TNR TO PURSUE COMMITMENTS FROM PUBLIC AND/OR PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR PARTNERING ON PROJECTS UTILIZING "2011 GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS."
AUTHORIZE TNR TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR PARKS AND NATURAL AREAS; AND
AUTHORIZE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND OTHER COUNTY STAFF TO DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR FACILITIES PROJECTS.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF THE VACANCIES AND EXPIRING TERMS OF TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEES TO THE JOINT CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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DESIGNATION OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND CREATE SHORT LIST FOR INTERVIEWS TO FILL CURRENT COUNTY-APPOINTED VACANCY;
PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
MELINE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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REVIEW COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD; AND
APPROVE RECOMMENDED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $341,870.01 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 24 TO DECEMBER 30, 2010.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE PRODUCERS OF "DEEP IN THE HEART" TO USE PORTIONS OF THE EXPOSITION CENTER ON JANUARY 13 AND14, 2011 AT A REDUCED RATE FOR A FILM DOCUMENTING THE LIFE OF THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FOUNDER.
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OTHER ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADD EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE TO THE COUNTY FLEET:
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ADDITION OF TWO 2010 SOLAR TECH SIGN BOARD TRAILERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET FOR THE AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAMS; AND
ADDITION OF A 2006 18-FOOT FLATBED TRAILER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET FOR THE MOTORS UNIT TO USE TO TRANSPORT MOTORCYCLES.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ART MAPLE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE LONE STAR RAIL DISTRICT: ONE REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE FROM THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFICE AND THE OTHER WILL BE FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 Gov't Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations

The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session.

21. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL FROM TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION IN SERGIO FLORES V. PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE RICHARD MCCAIN, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).1 AND 3

22. RECEIVE UPDATE ON LEASES REGARDING THE RECENT PURCHASE OF LAND AT 4TH AND GUADALUPE. 1 AND 2

23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAN APPLICATION FOR THE ESTANCIA HILL COUNTRY SUBDIVISION. DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY. 1

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VIDEO/AUDIO SERVICES DEPARTMENT (TEXAS HOUSE) TO ALLOW THE TEXAS HOUSE TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY CHANNEL 17 (TCTV-17) TO CABLECAST THE 2011 LEGISLATIVE SESSION THAT RUNS FROM TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011 THROUGH MONDAY, MAY 20, 2011.
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, NO. 1:11-CV-00018-LY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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HEARING ON APPEAL OF CONTRACT TERMINATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011, AT 2:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL OF STAFF DECISION TO TERMINATE CONTRACT, PROFFER SETTLEMENT AND OTHER ACTIONS REGARDING VENTANA DEL SOUL, CONTRACT NO. PS090063RE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES FROM NSP MORTGAGE ESCROW.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

UT AUSTIN CAMPUS, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

ON MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011, AT 4:30 P.M.
VOTING SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M.

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