Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 15, 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 INPUT RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE FROM HUD REGARDING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROJECT IDEAS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2011 AND FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2011-2013.
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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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 135TH YEAR OF PROVIDING HIGHER EDUCATION AT HUSTON TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY.
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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 $957,377.67 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 28 TO FEBRUARY 3, 2011.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. IL040167LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL HVAC FOR STAIRWELLS, IFB NO. B100260-JE, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
Postponed.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 5335 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND DEMOLITION, IFB NO. B110079-JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AAR, INC.
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10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE.
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11. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. PS090104RE, AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE, FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL ADVICE SERVICES - LAKE TRAVIS IMPACT STUDY, PS110127JW, TO ROBERT CHARLES LESSER & CO.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO THE COUNTERFEIT MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT HAVE COUNTERFEIT STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATES.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURTYARDS AT LAKEWAY CONDOMINIUM PROJECT SIX (6) SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED UNITS (0.8265 ACRES, HUMMINGBIRD LANE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A JOINT TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS BICYCLE SAFETY ON TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE INCLUDING:
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- EXTENSION OF APPLICATION DEADLINE;
- EXPANSION OF RANCHER CATEGORY TO "RANCHER/AGRICULTURE" FOR WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 82 TO REQUIRE 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 NOTIFICATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S LIMITED LAND USE AUTHORITY ON THE COVER SHEET OF PLATS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS:
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- SHORT LIST FOR INTERVIEWS TO FILL CURRENT COUNTY-APPOINTED VACANCY;
- PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
- INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE GILBERT LANE LAND ACQUISITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH HUD:
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- RECEIVE COMMENTS PROVIDED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
- CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AND
- AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO HUD SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
- ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION REGARDING DECISION BY LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO SELL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES.
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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.
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS AVAILABLE TO THE COUNTY UNDER ITS EXISTING AUTHORITY. 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND. 1 AND 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA:
- WEST CORPORATION D/B/A INTRADO, INC.; AND
- CITY OF AUSTIN. 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.
C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 8, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT WHICH TRAVERSES LOT 18, BLOCK A OF GRANADA OAKS - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT FULL FUNDING FOR THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM AND THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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 15, 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 15, 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:
- ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY CONCERNING ELIGIBLE SERVICES RENDERED TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND
- REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ON 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
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