Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82 TO REQUIRE A NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S LIMITED LAND USE AUTHORITY ON THE COVER SHEET OF PLATS; AND
- AMENDMENT TO TITLE 30 TO ADD SECTION 30-2-87 TO REQUIRE A NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S LIMITED LAND USE AUTHORITY ON THE COVER SHEET OF PLATS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2011 AS "MENTORING MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR THE 11TH ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 10 AND 11, 2011, HOSTED BY AUSTIN INTEGRAL CARE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR BUONODONO SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE:
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- A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-2-151 STREET ALIGNMENT; AND
- A FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 28, BLOCK D, BELVEDERE, PHASE V AND LOT 29, BLOCK D, BELVEDERE PHASE II - A SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.995 ACRES - FLAGLER DRIVE (PRIVATE STREET) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -WATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC FACILITIES - NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE ROCKY CREEK MASTER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC FOR PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OF ROCKY CREEK BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF FOUR LOTS IN THE GILBERT LANE SUBDIVISION IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY BY AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT AS A PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2007, 2008 AND 2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PLANS, AS AMENDED:
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- RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT; AND
- PROVE THE POSTING OF THE FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS.
9. 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
- TIMELINE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING JUVENILE DRUG COURT AND IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO RECEIVE FEDERAL RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
- ANNUAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE JOINT INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO REIMBURSE PROGRAM RELATED OVERTIME WITHIN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
- NEW CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL TO RECEIVE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCES FOR SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE STARFLIGHT PROGRAM;
- AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO EXTEND THE RECOVERY ACT – STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAM AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTHS TO FULLY EXPEND GRANT RESOURCES; AND
- REQUEST TO USE UNASSIGNED 2010 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT RESOURCES FOR NEEDED PAVING REPAIRS TO THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE ACCESS ROADS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONS COMPLEX.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUILDING PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 BOND ELECTION.
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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 $654,603.52 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 7 TO JANUARY 13, 2011.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO BE SELECTED AS A JUSTICE REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE PHASE II SITE BY THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A SOBRIETY CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE RATIFICATION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) OF SERVICES PROVIDED PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040243RE, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR AFTER SCHOOL CARE.
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER SERVICES TO COMPHEALTH MEDICAL STAFFING.
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- APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING; AND
- APPROVE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMERCIAL CARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BANK AND THE CITY OF FORT WORTH.
OTHER ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
- AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND POSITION ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013:
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- MARGARINE G. BEAMAN; AND
- CAROLYN L. JONES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BOND FOR PAULA JAN BRELAND TO SERVE AS VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
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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.
24. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERMIT FROM TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO SYNAGRO OF TEXAS - CDR, INC. FOR THE LAND APPLICATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE IN PRECINCT FOUR. 1
25. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALEJANDRA CORNELIUS V. CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR SOLAR FARM INITIATIVE IN THE VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 5
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING MARKET SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS. 3
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 SUBMITTING COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S OUTDOOR ADVERTISING RULES IN SUPPORT OF PRESERVING THE BEAUTY OF SCENIC HIGHWAYS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
- RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN; AND
- REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
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