Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 19, 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.
No action required.

INTRODUCTIONS

2. CANCELED - RESET TO MAY 3, 2011.
INTRODUCE ABIGAIL SMITH, THE NEW CHIEF ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER AT THE TOWN LAKE ANIMAL CENTER.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION'S "BEACONS OF LIGHT" (LOS FAROS DE LUZ) 28TH ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN SHADOWGLEN PHASE ONE, SECTION 1(A) - 4(A), SECTION 5, SECTION 6, SECTION 7 AND SECTION 8 - FIVE SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FOR AN ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 5, SECTION 6, AND PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 2B, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE A STATEMENT OF IMPACT - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR A HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PILOT PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED IN TRAVIS COUNTY BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO:
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• ACCEPT AND OPEN APPLICATIONS AND GOOD FAITH CHECKS FROM LOCAL BANKS INTERESTED IN BEING TRAVIS COUNTY'S DEPOSITORY BANK; AND
• AUTHORIZE THE BANK DEPOSITORY REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND A DEPOSITORY BANK TO THE COURT.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $678,799.41 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1 TO APRIL 7, 2011.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING AND MINOR RENOVATION PROJECT AT THE PALM SQUARE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REALLOCATION OF FUNDING AND RESTRUCTURING OF THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATING TO REDISTRICTING, RFS NO. S110035-EC, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, ROLAND L. RIOS & ASSOCIATES PLLC.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 08T00249NB, SMITH PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC. FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS110003EC, WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH TRANSFER AGREEMENT.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 17 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980170JJ, CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR IMPROVING AIR QUALITY SERVICES.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR SERVICES, NO. S110160-ML, PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090110RE, CAPITAL INVESTING IN DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF ADULTS, INC., FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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19. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE:
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• AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION WITH A SPECIFIED DUE DATE;
• IDENTIFY INTERNAL TEAM TO OVERSEE RFI PROCESS, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF RESPONSES;
• PREPARATION OF REQUEST FOR SOLICITATION FOR AN OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OR OUTSIDE P3 CONSULTANT;
• SCHEDULE WORK SESSION; AND
• OTHER ISSUES RELATED THERETO.

OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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• UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
• HOUSE BILL 2702, RELATING TO THE APPLICATION OF STATUTES THAT CLASSIFY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ACCORDING TO POPULATION;
• HOUSE BILL 2979, RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING;
• HOUSE BILL 1975, RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF ELECTION CHANGES UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965; AND
• AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOW FOR ELECTRONIC FILING OF CRASH REPORTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TWO MEMBERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL TACTICAL UNIT TO USE A COUNTY VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT TACTICAL GEAR TO MOUNDSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA TO COMPETE IN THE 2011 MOCK PRISON RIOTS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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25. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH.
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26. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR REGARDING A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK), A RECENTLY CONSTRUCTED CIVIL AND FAMILY LAW COURTHOUSE (CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA) AND ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES RELATED THERETO. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON IMPLEMENTING ZERO-WASTE GOALS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. ⁵

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER PRESENTED TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 120 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 AND ONION CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) ²

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 183 SOUTH AND ONION CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) ²

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX REBATES WITH FRV AE SOLAR, LLC (WEBBERVILLE SOLAR FARM). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) ⁵
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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.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE RESULTS OF THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION AND THE OFFICE OF CHILD REPRESENTATION.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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 BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

500 WEST 13TH STREET, 2ND FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011, 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

GRAND OPENING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE
PRECINCT ONE RICHARD E. SCOTT BUILDING

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES OFFICE
4717 HEFLIN LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(HEFLIN IS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF EAST MLK & SPRINGDALE ROAD)
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011 AT 1:30 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 21, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND