Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LEWIS RAMIREZ SUBDIVISION (FINAL PLAT - ONE LOT - 1.003 ACRES - F.M. 812 AND LONESOME LANE). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #24)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1367 AND 1368 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION THREE - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #25)
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3. 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) (ACTION ITEM #26)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RECEIVE PROCLAMATION FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE RECOGNIZING MARCH AS "PURCHASING MONTH" IN TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. HONOR JUDGE PERKINS FOR HIS 18 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING BOARD.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION AND RECEIVE CERTIFICATE DECLARING TRAVIS COUNTY AS A STORMREADY COMMUNITY.
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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 $1,017,707.55, FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 11 TO MARCH 17, 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 AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 1, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010:
Added to consent.

1. TCSO UNIT 2453 - SETTLE;
2. TCSO UNIT 2867 - SETTLE;
3. TCSO UNIT 3147 - SETTLE;
4. TCSO UNIT 2420 - SETTLE;
5. TCSO UNIT 2125 - SETTLE;
6. TCSO UNIT 2881 - SETTLE;
7. TCSO UNIT 2707 - SETTLE;
8. TNR UNIT P3026 - SETTLE;
9. TCSO UNIT 2866 - SETTLE; AND
10. TCSO UNIT 3113 - SETTLE.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CORRECTIONS TO PAY GRADES 33, 34 AND 35 OF THE CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN AT THE NEW SMART BUILDING LOCATED AT 3404-B FM 973.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO USE THE SKYLINE CLUB ON APRIL 30, 2011 FOR THE ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BANQUET AND TO WAIVE ALL FEES.
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST OPTION TO RENEW THE LEASE BETWEEN TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LEASE SPACE AT 4920 NORTH IH-35.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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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.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ART ALLIANCE AUSTIN TO ALLOW PLACEMENT OF A PIANO ON COUNTY PROPERTY DURING MONTH OF APRIL FOR THE "PLAY ME, I'M YOURS" INITIATIVE.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

16. RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUNDTABLE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND APPRAISAL SOFTWARE TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HALOGEN SOFTWARE, INC.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 11AE0038LP, VICKREY & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR RANCHO ALTO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN.
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AND CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - TNR PARKS, IFB NO. B110111CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SERVICES.
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO JANITORIAL SERVICES AT PRECINCT 3 OFFICE BUILDING, WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND WEST RURAL CLINIC:
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1. TERMINATE CONTRACT NO. 11T00125LD, AMERICAN FACILITY SERVICES, INC., AND
2. MODIFY CONTRACT NO. 11T00148LD, VILLEDA BUILDING SERVICE, LLC.

22. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 10K00266RV, M2 CONSTRUCTION, FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES:
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1. JOB ORDER NO. 05, FOR 700 LAVACA - ITS 3RD FLOOR REMODEL;
2. JOB ORDER NO. 08, FOR 700 LAVACA - ITS 4TH FLOOR REMODEL; AND
3. JOB ORDER NO. 09, FOR 700 LAVACA - ITS 5TH FLOOR REMODEL.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF THE TOP-RANKED FIRM BASED ON INTERVIEWS FROM REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LEWIS RAMIREZ SUBDIVISION (FINAL PLAT - ONE LOT - 1.003 ACRES - F.M. 812 AND LONESOME LANE). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1367 AND 1368 OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION THREE - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD BE KNOWN AS "WIND FARM ROAD" OFF CAMERON ROAD, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM TOO COOL RACING, LLC, FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HOST A SCAVENGER DASH/RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.

29. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
(29.D was discussed; all other portions of Item 29 were added to consent.)
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1. BIANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
2. BIANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
3. UAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICE (DFPS) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT;
4. NEW INTERLOCAL WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO RECEIVE ONE-TIME RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL SCRAP TIRE RECYCLING;
5. AMENDMENT TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM INTERLOCAL TO CORRECT THE FUNDING DISTRIBUTION AND BUDGETED AMOUNTS FOR THE GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT FOR THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND
6. EXTENSION OF THE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE FOR THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTHS UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER SETTING DATE FOR NEXT SELECTION OF A DEPOSITORY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

31. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CRIME PREVENTION INSTITUTE ON SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY STATE JAIL.
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OTHER ITEMS

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. UPDATE ON HOUSE BILL 1 AND SENATE BILL 1, THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT;
3. HOUSE BILL 1490, RELATING TO THE ACCUMULATION AND PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEES IN CERTAIN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS; AND
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT JUDGE ROBERT (BOB) PERKINS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR PAYMENT PLAN OVER A ONE YEAR PERIOD WITH BRUCE LIPSHY TO PAY THE COUNTY UNDER LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405. ^{1 AND 2}

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DARRYL G. BURCHAM & GAY NELL CAMPISE (DABNEY STAUB GOMES RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES E. LINCOLN & NANCY CHURCHILL (RUBINA ANJUM AND SURREAYA IQBAL RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES EDWARD LINCOLN (RUBINA ANJUM AND AREZ ANJUM RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TERRA PROPERTIES (JOJUMAMA CO. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE WEST CORPORATION D/B/A INTRADO, INC. LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA. ^{1 AND 2}

40. 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

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

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.

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 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 29, 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, MARCH 29, 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 RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (HFC) REGARDING PROVISION OF FINANCING BY CAPITAL AREA HFC FOR ALLEGRE POINT PROJECT, A 184 UNIT NEW CONSTRUCTION MULTIFAMILY PROJECT LOCATED AT IH 35 AND FLEISCHER ROAD IN THE WELLS BRANCH AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ALLEGRE POINT.

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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011, 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
500 WEST 13TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND