Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF THE PEARSON BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 5.005 ACRES - BRATTON LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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1. SHORT LIST FOR INTERVIEWS TO FILL CURRENT COUNTY-APPOINTED VACANCY;
2. PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
3. ERVIEW SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR A JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM TO BE MANAGED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
2. BIENNIAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FIVE, SAFEPLACE AND TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN;
3. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
4. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS; AND
5. ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF THE INTERNAL CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 TITLE IV-E PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING WALLER CREEK TUNNEL PROJECT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE WALLER CREEK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 17 PROJECT AND FINANCING PLAN:
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1. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT; AND
2. APPOINT OR REAPPOINT THE COUNTY MEMBER OF THE WALLER CREEK TIF BOARD.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $1,230,988.94 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 14 TO JANUARY 20, 2011.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COORDINATOR POSITION.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND THE FOLLOWING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
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1. ADDING PAY GRADES 33, 34, AND 35 TO THE CLASSIFIED PAY STRUCTURE;
2. APPROVING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS, JOB TITLES, DUTIES, AND GRADING;
3. ESTABLISHING A SALARY REVIEW AND PAY ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE TO BRING THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS IN LINE WITH THE MARKET: PLANNING AND BUDGET, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, EMERGENCY SERVICES, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, AND INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS);
4. ESTABLISHING A PERFORMANCE REVIEW SCHEDULE; AND
5. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

12. RECEIVE FINAL REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND DEPENDENT AUDIT INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO TERMINATE COVERAGE FOR ALL UNVERIFIED DEPENDENTS EFFECTIVE BACK TO OCTOBER 1, 2010.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

13. 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 TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR A SOBRIETY CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STORM AND MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, IFB NO. B110002-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT: ITEMS 1,2,3,4,5,6; AND
2. EXIDE INC.: ITEMS 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19.

15. DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF THE PEARSON BUSINESS CENTER SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 5.005 ACRES - BRATTON LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MANSELL SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (FINAL PLAT - ONE LOT - 1.977 ACRES - ENGELMANN LANE). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 620 AT QUINLAN PARK AND MARSHALL FORD ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS LLC FOR FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND
2. ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

OTHER ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA; AND
3. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 443 AND SENATE BILL 374, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE PAID BY A DEFENDANT FOR A PEACE OFFICER'S SERVICES IN EXECUTING OR PROCESSING AN ARREST WARRANT, CAPIAS, OR CAPIAS PRO FINE.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REQUEST TO JOIN LOCAL RESIDENTS AND EXTEND AN INVITATION TO VARIOUS CHINESE OFFICIALS TO VISIT TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. INVITATION TO ESTABLISH SISTER COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH DENGFANG, HENAN, CHINA.

21. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2010.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF ADRIENNE ISOM TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2012:
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1. PAULA S. BARR; AND
2. BOB TAYLOR.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF TINA ROMANELLA DE MARQUEZ TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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.

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SUBMISSION BY TRAVIS COUNTY OF AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE AND GALVESTON COUNTY WITH REGARD TO THE TEXAS OPEN BEACHES ACT IN THE CASE OF SEVERANCE V. PATTERSON BEFORE THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT. 1

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR SALARY EQUITY ADJUSTMENT FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 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 REGARDING COURT AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND INTERLOCALS FOR THE LAKE TRAVIS ECONOMIC AND WATER QUALITY STUDY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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, FEBRUARY 1, 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, FEBRUARY 1, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 4, JANUARY 11 AND JANUARY 18, 2011.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.

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PRESS CONFERENCE/OPEN HOUSE
COMING OF AGE AUSTIN METRO (FORMERLY TRAVIS COUNTY RSVP)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2011, 11:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
PALM SQUARE, 100 NORTH IH-35, AUSTIN, TX 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 11:07 AM