Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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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 ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT OF COUNTY MEMBER TO THE WALLER CREEK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING BOARD.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. 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 $564,906.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 21 TO JANUARY 27, 2011.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED REALLOCATION OF FUNDING AND RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Pulled from the agenda.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. CM100144GM, TEMPSET CONTROLS, INC., FOR UPGRADES TO THE HVAC CONTROLS SYSTEMS.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RELIEF PHARMACIST SERVICES TO LINDA TUSLUK, R. PH.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED LIST OF THREE FINALISTS RESPONDING TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO REDISTRICTING, S110035-EC, AND REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE STORAGE BATTERIES, IFB NO. B110071-LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL070171RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEAM HOTEL SAN JOSE, LLC FOR A BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82 TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S LIMITED LAND USE AUTHORITY ON THE COVER SHEET OF PLATS; AND
2. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 30 TO ADD SECTION 30-2-87 TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S LIMITED LAND USE AUTHORITY ON THE COVER SHEET OF PLATS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AFFIRM THE EXTENSION OF THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2011 CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011 AND CONSIDER THE NEED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXTENSION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

15. 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. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SPEND $1,800 IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO TRAIN LOCAL PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROVIDERS ON AFFIRMATIVELY SUPPORTING FAIR HOUSING IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN FEBRUARY, 2011.
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OTHER ITEMS

17. 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 JOINT RESOLUTION 64, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING THE USES OF REVENUE FROM MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES, TAXES ON MOTOR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS, AND CERTAIN REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INVITATION TO CERTAIN CHINESE OFFICIALS TO VISIT TRAVIS COUNTY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY TO INCLUDE AN INITIATIVE BY THE COUNTY TO UTILIZE INCENTIVES TO SOLICIT AND ATTRACT BUSINESSES THAT WOULD PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND ECKHARDT)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT MARGIE STEWART ALFORD TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT MAY SCHMIDT TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT ROSEMARY MORROW TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT NORA JACKSON TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT LARAINE LASDON TO SERVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 1 AND 2

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA:
Postponed.

1. WEST CORPORATION D/B/A INTRADO, INC.; AND
2. JAMES L. ARTH, CATHERINE A. MAUZY, CATHERINE BENOUIS AND FRIDAY, FRIDAY & KAZEN LLP. 1 AND 2

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

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE BOYCE LANE IN PRECINCT ONE FOR BRIDGE MAINTENANCE BEGINNING MARCH 14, 2011 AND CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 15, 2011 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 21, 2010.

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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.

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF DECEMBER 21 AND 28, 2010.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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 SUBMIT AN INVOICE TO THE OWNER OF THE WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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 THREE INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE - EASTERN STUDY AREA
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011, AT 10:00 A.M.
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011, 3:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Thursday, February 10, 2011 2:59 PM