Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 15, 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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY SNAPSHOT FROM AMERICAN COMMUNITY 2009 REPORT.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN, AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT THE CONNECTING THE DOTS INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FILL TRAVIS COUNTY VACANCY ON CENTRAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ESTABLISH AND SPONSOR A TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES 5K AND KIDS K EVENT FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS.
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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 $992,688.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 25 TO MARCH 3, 2011.
Added to consent.

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

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTO LIABILITY BODILY INJURY CLAIM FROM JERRY MARSHALL, JR.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. MA020091LC, VERTIQ SOFTWARE, LLC, FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER'S SOFTWARE SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

11. DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, IFB NO. B110125-LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
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1. AMERICAN FACILITY SERVICES, INC., GROUP A ; AND
2. VILLEDA BUILDING SERVICE, LLC., GROUP B.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERVIEWS OF RESPONDENTS TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:
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Taken into Executive Session.

1. PROPOSED QUESTIONS TO BE PROVIDED TO THE RESPONDENTS; AND
2. INTERVIEW PROCESS FORMAT.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROCESS FOR SEEKING INTERESTED PARTY INPUT ON A RULE MAKING RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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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 ON THE CITY OF LAKEWAY'S AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER OF CROSSWATER YACHT CLUB TO OFFER TRAVIS COUNTY $20,000 FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF HURST CREEK ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Postponed.

OTHER ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. E BILL 507, RELATING TO NOTICE FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES;
3. HOUSE BILL 1906, RELATING TO THE IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES; PROVIDING A CRIMINAL PENALTY;
4. LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF CRIMINAL MAGISTRATES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY GOVERNING COURT APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO REPLACE CHAPTER 27 TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL ASSET GUIDE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE AS UPDATED TO COMPLY WITH NEW RULES FOR ACCOUNTING FOR INTANGIBLE ASSETS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT VINCENT M. TORRES TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Postponed.

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

1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING VARIOUS LEGAL OPTIONS FOR COUNTY FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REGARDING A NEW CIVIL COURTS BUILDING (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY);
2. ALUATE 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 (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS); AND
3. APPROVE QUESTIONS TO SOLICIT RESPONSES TO FACILITATE THE PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON THE PROPERTY (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY).

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM LIFE ANEW TO USE THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM TEMPORARILY TO PROVIDE COURT ORDERED COUNSELING.
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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 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING REGINA JACKSON AND RUDOLF WILLIAMSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL JACKSON, DECEASED V. JOHN A. FORD, M.D., AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; A-10-CA-522-SS. 1

24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. 1
Postponed.

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

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT ONE. 2

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE WITHIN OR ADJACENT TO

THE VILLAGE OF CREEDMOOR. 1

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WEBBERVILLE SOLAR PLANT PROJECT. 5

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO BALCONES RESOURCES, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 1, 2011.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 5, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 21 THROUGH 25 OF NORTHRIDGE ACRES, NO. 2 - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (ITS) SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING:
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1. CHANGE MANAGEMENT (PROGRAM AND PROCESS EVALUATION) WITHIN ITS; AND
2. UTILIZATION OF INTERIM EXTERNAL ADVISORY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 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.

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011.

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