Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 22, 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.

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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JIM FARRIS UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

4. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION AND THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL HVAC FOR STAIRWELLS, IFB NO. B100260-JE, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR, INC.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY SELF FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY, RFS NO. S110037-OJ, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, JI COMPANIES.
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TOWER GLAZING REPLACEMENT, FLOORS 3-15, 700 LAVACA, IFB NO. B110100-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AMERICAN RESTORATION INC.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH DELL, INC.
Added to consent.
Taken into Executive Session.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090111RE, CHILD INC., FOR CHILD/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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)
Added to consent.

11. 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)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPOINT A CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND REFERENDUM.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSIGNMENT OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE RESERVE AT HUDSON BEND IN PRECINCT THREE FROM LEGACY/MONTEREY, L.P. TO THE RESERVE AT HUDSON BEND OWNERS ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE.
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Postponed.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCTS ONE AND THREE:
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A PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FM 1626 BETWEEN BRODIE LANE AND FM 2304 (AKA MANCHACA ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE;
A PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FM 973 BETWEEN US 290 E AND FUTURE BRAKER LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
A PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FM 969 BETWEEN FM 3177 (AKA DECKER LANE) AND HUNTERS BEND ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND HUBER)

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR :
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR PASS-THROUGH FINANCING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1626 FROM APPROXIMATELY BRODIE LANE TO FM 2304;
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR PASS-THROUGH FINANCING TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 973 FROM APPROXIMATELY U.S. 290 E TO FUTURE BRAKER LANE; AND
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S APPLICATION FOR PASS-THROUGH FINANCING TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 969 FROM APPROXIMATELY FM 3177 TO HUNTERS BEND ROAD. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND HUBER)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORT OF POTENTIAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED STATE BUDGET CUTS ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS AND REVENUE.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
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20. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY DEBT MODEL FOR POSSIBLE 2011 BOND ELECTION AND CASH-FLOW ASSUMPTIONS.
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21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE THE EXPANDED DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FRONT END THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EAGLE RESOURCE PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROJECT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
INTERLOCAL WITH AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE TO CONTINUE A CARE COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FUNDED BY THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT;
RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM THE TEXAS AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO REDUCE THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 AWARD FOR THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE GRANT BY $6,794 AS A PART OF THE STATE OF TEXAS PLAN TO REDUCE STATE GENERAL REVENUE AND STATE GENERAL REVENUE DEDICATED APPROPRIATIONS BY 2.5%; AND
ANNUAL CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2009 TO JULY 2010.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

22. 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 $612,913.71 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 4 TO FEBRUARY 10, 2011.
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Added to consent.

PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM CRIMINAL COURTS FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND THE FOLLOWING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ITEMS:
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ADDING PAY GRADES 33, 34, AND 35 TO THE CLASSIFIED PAY STRUCTURE;
APPROVING THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS, JOB TITLES, DUTIES, AND GRADING;
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);
Taken into Executive Session.
ESTABLISHING A PERFORMANCE REVIEW SCHEDULE; AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

OTHER ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
DISCUSSION OF TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGULATION OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITY RATES;
BRIEFING ON LEGISLATION RELATED TO APPRAISAL AND REVENUE CAPS, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION STATING THE COURT'S OPPOSITION TO SUCH LEGISLATION;
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION TO LIMIT THE ABILITY OF A HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION TO PROHIBIT THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON A HOME; AND,
ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2010 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
Added to consent.

27. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BAILMENT AGREEMENT (CONTRACT) WITH OVERWATCH TEXTRON SYSTEMS LTD.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF NANCY HAMILTON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARTHA MOULTHROP TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARRY HUTCHESON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SARAH HARRIMAN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

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.

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENTS AT 700 LAVACA WITH WEST CORPORATION D/B/A INTRADO, INC. 1 AND 2
Postponed.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND. 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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 4, 11 AND 18, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 25, 2011.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HAMILTON POOL CLEAN UP AND REMEDIATION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. RECEIVE RECOGNITION OF TRAVIS COUNTY AS ONE OF CENTRAL TEXAS HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS, PRESENTED BY THE SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS AND AUSTIN BUSINESS JOURNAL; AND
B. ENCOURAGE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE AWARDS EVENT ON MARCH 1, 2011.

A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT PAIGE HILL TO SERVE AS THE PRECINCT TWO APPOINTMENT ON THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

ADJOURN