Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 1, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NAMING OF THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING AT 4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (REVISED ACTION ITEM #18)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

INTRODUCTIONS

2. INTRODUCTION OF LYDIA DOMARUK AS THE NEW COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT-URBAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WITH TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 10T00195NB, FROM PLUMMER'S ENVIRO SOLUTIONS, INC. TO SANDY M. MARTINEZ D/B/A VEGA SEPTIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040149ML, LIMESTONE COUNTY, FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES.
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5. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC., RFQ NO. Q100298-JE, DESIGN SERVICES FOR CAPITAL AREA PAVEMENT ENGINEERING COUNCIL.
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL, IFB NO. B110070LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SUN COAST RESOURCES.
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00179JW, ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR FERGUSON LANE-TUSCANY WAY CONNECTOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES AT 700 LAVACA STREET, IFB NO. B100251-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WATTINGER COMPANY, INC.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LAVA LANE ROADWAY EXTENSION, IFB NO. B110095-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RGM CONSTRUCTORS OF TEXAS, LLC.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B110092-JE, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER'S, BLACKMON MOORING OF TEXAS, INC., AND BELFOR USA GROUP, INC.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315ML, VINSON & ELKINS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF COLTON BLUFF SPRINGS ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PRESENTATION OF THE BOND COMMITTEE CHARTER AND INTRODUCTION OF THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE YEAR TWO OF A POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR GRANT TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S EXISTING DRUG COURT; AND
2. ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO REORGANIZE THE PLANNING & BUDGET OFFICE (PBO):
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1. RECLASSIFY TWO VACANT POSITIONS TO STRATEGIC PLANNING STAFF POSITIONS TO SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER AND INCREASE THE PLANNING CAPABILITIES WITHIN PBO; AND
2. AUTHORIZE PBO TO WORK WITH HRMD TO DRAFT APPROPRIATE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, GRADING AND RECLASSIFICATION OF THE SLOTS FOR FUTURE COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE NAMING OF THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING AT 4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN, INCLUDING WAIVER OF POLICY REQUIRING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL STEPS BECAUSE ONLY ONE NAME HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. 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 $885,757.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 11 TO FEBRUARY 17, 2011.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MS. AMY VALDEZ FOR RETURN OF HER DEPOSIT FOR AN EVENT THAT WAS PLANNED TO BE HELD AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER SKYLINE CLUB.
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OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH PROPOSAL RELATING TO PROPERTY, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT;
3. REGIONAL CUTS TO 9-1-1 FUNDING THROUGH CAPCOG AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY;
4. HOUSE BILL 990 RELATING TO CERTAIN HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION REINVESTMENT ZONES; AND
5. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE TO MANAGE THE RESEARCH AND PREPARATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR A NEW VOTING SYSTEM AND TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION TO A NEW ELECTIONS DIVISION DIRECTOR.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AMENDED EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OF FEDERAL FORFEITURES (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FILING).
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26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2011.
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27. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010 FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BOND FOR ROBERT A. PERKINS TO SERVE AS VISITING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF NIKELLE S. MEADE TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHELE MURPHY-SMITH TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KATIE KRAEMER TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.

32. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SEVERAL TRACTS OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN LOT AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE:

1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING VARIOUS LEGAL OPTIONS FOR COUNTY FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING A NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING; AND 1

2. EVALUATE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVES OF PLANNING AND BUDGET, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (FACILITIES) REGARDING PROGRESS TO DATE, PERFORMANCE AND FUTURE DUTIES REGARDING A NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING. 3
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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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 29, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD BE KNOWN AS "WIND FARM ROAD" OFF CAMERON ROAD, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 1, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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1. DISCUSSION WITH COUNTY STAFF AND VARIOUS OUTSIDE AGENCIES REGARDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION ON BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR LOW INCOME, UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS OF TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH VARIOUS COUNTY PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND ECKHARDT)

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