Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING JIM SYLVESTER FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING COUNCIL AT RISK YOUTH AGENCY AND DECLARING MARCH 21 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2011 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION'S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM;
3. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SERVICES TO JUVENILES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES;
4. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
5. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
6. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
7. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE TO RECEIVE PASS THROUGH HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT SUPPLEMENTAL 2010 RESOURCES FROM THE UNITED STATES ELECTION COMMISSION THAT WILL REIMBURSE THE GENERAL FUND FOR PRIOR ELECTION EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY COSTS IN THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE; AND
8. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO CARRY OVER PRIOR YEAR UNSPENT FUNDS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROGRAM IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TREATMENT OF CLIENTS ENROLLED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2010.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.
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7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 - AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. 17 WALLER CREEK.
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8. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR PURCHASES AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS FOR ROAD AND BUILDING PROJECTS IN EXPECTATION OF ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN 2011.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CASH/INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TO ADVERTISE AND DISTRIBUTE REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

10. 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 $731,715.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 4 TO MARCH 10, 2011.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. THE ADOPTION OF A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION TOOL FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVES;
2. SCHEDULING OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011; AND
3. SCHEDULING A WORK SESSION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVES TO ESTABLISH PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SAILS IN CONCERT, INC. FOR A DISCOUNT ON AN EXTENDED RENTAL OF THE LUEDECKE ARENA AND SKYLINE CLUB FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH 8, 2011 AND APRIL 10 THROUGH 12, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS FOR REFUND OF ALL FEES PAID FOR AN EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FEBRUARY 3 THROUGH 5, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE.
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, HVAC RENOVATIONS TO BLDG. 189, IFB NO. B100281-DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT.
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 10T00142NB, GARRATT CALLAHAN COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES TO GARDNER BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
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18. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF THE THREE TOP-RANKED FIRMS RESPONDING TO RFS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
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1. BICKERSTAFF, HEATH, DELGADO AND ACOSTA;
2. TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONALS; AND
3. ROLANDO RIOS AND ASSOCIATES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO ESTABLISH TWO PART-TIME PLANNER POSITIONS INSTEAD OF ONE FULL-TIME PLANNER POSITION.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE VILLAGE OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 6B-L, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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21. 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)
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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. LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE PROCEEDINGS THAT MAY BE REFERRED TO AND THE POWERS OF A CRIMINAL LAW MAGISTRATE IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION IN TEXAS OF THE MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTER EMPOWERMENT ACT, INCLUDING SENATE BILL 100 AND SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 37;
4. HOUSE BILL 1490, RELATING TO THE ACCUMULATION AND PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS; AND
5. AMENDMENTS 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 REQUEST FOR PLANNER POSITION FOR TRUANCY CASES IN PRECINCT ONE OR ALL PRECINCTS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SIXTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY LOCATED ON JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO BALCONES RESOURCES, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN LOT AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE:
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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. 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 (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 REQUIREMENTS 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).

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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.

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE OFFER TO SETTLE TRAVIS COUNTY'S CLAIMS AGAINST RASHAD ROBERTSON FOR DAMAGES TO A GUARDRAIL. ¹
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28. 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
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. ¹
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. ^{1 AND 2}
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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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 26, 2011 FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: LODGE ACRES ANNEX NUMBER TWO REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 67, 68 AND 69 (REVISED PLAT - ONE LOT - 0.76 ACRES - RED BIRD TRAIL). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 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, MARCH 22, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 3.102
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING

COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 AT 10:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Thursday, April 28, 2011 5:22 PM