Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011 AS "LIGHT OF HOPE - NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 4 THROUGH 10, 2011 AS "PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE ONE TRIMBLE GPS UNIT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN ON ANOTHER TRIMBLE GPS UNIT.
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7. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00207OJ FROM FRINGE BENEFITS MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO WAGEWORKS, INC.
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000104MQ, TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS, IFB NO. 11T00110CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MOORE LLC.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. B110108-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUTHWEST EXTERMINATING COMPANY.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00267RV, JOB ORDER NO. 2, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 26 BLOCK O IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24 AND 25 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER 2 SUBDIVISION - 70 LOTS - 14.039 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CROSSWATER YACHT CLUB ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. ISSUE A CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON NAMING A 227 ACRE COUNTY-OWNED TRACT THAT IS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LOCATED WITHIN THE BULL CREEK WATERSHED NORTH OF RM 2222, EAST OF RM 620 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM; AND
2. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PLANNING GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, WHICH ALLOWS GREATER LATITUDE FOR ADJUSTMENTS BETWEEN TASKS UNDER THE PROGRAM.

19. PRESENTATION ONLY
RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCAL TAX POLICY WORKING GROUP ON TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS AND PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR THE DISABLED AND/OR OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEAR OLD PROPERTY OWNERS.
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(A WORK SESSION TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON THIS ISSUE WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 14 AT 1:30 PM IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

20. 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 $736,608.69 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 18 TO MARCH 24, 2011.
Added to consent.

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

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE BLACK STALLION LITERACY FOUNDATION TO USE THE EXPOSITION SHOW BARN ON APRIL 21, 2011 AND TO WAIVE ALL FEES EXCEPT THE STALL RENTAL FEE.
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OTHER ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT CAROLE HURLEY TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL, 2014. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2011.
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.

25. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE SECURITY COMMITTEE ON EMERGING SECURITY ISSUES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) ⁴

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE UTILIZATION OF COUNTY-OWNED LAND AT NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK . ^{1 AND 2}

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

28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UGL EQUIS CORPORATION CONTRACT, INCLUDING REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION. 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.

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 8 AND 15, 2011.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
2. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN A COALITION TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN RETAIL UTILITY SYSTEMS. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

 

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 SESSIONS OF MARCH 1, 8, AND 15, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES 5K AND KIDS K.

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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 3.102
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

WALLER CREEK TUNNEL PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

ACROSS FROM HILTON GARDEN INN, AUSTIN, TEXAS
BETWEEN 4TH & 5TH STREETS AND SABINE STREET & I-35 FRONTAGE
FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011, 10:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND