Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 26, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: LODGE ACRES ANNEX NUMBER TWO REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 67, 68, AND 69 IN PRECINCT THREE (REVISED PLAT - ONE LOT - 0.76 ACRES - RED BIRD TRAIL). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY 2011 AS "OLDER AMERICANS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY 2011 AS "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" AND MAY 3, 2011 AS "CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:

1. ANNUAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
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2. NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RESOURCES FOR A CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF RURAL PROPERTIES IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2011, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $3,765,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2011 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $1,855,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2011 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $21,310,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TAXABLE SERIES 2011 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $22,600,000; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING A PURCHASE CONTRACT; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CHANGES TO EXPENDITURE BUDGET CONTROL LEVELS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 UNDER NEW FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

12. 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 $1,203,323.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 8 TO APRIL 14, 2011.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
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2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER ?10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR FUNDING OF RENOVATIONS ON THE NED GRANGER BUILDING 5TH FLOOR FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT INCLUDING MOVE COST FROM 700 LAVACA BUILDING TO NED GRANGER BUILDING.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00051RG WITH ACE ROADSIDE SERVICE FOR FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR SERVICES.
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NE METRO PARK, PHASE III, PROJECT 1, IFB NO. B110124-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HARDCORE SHOTCRETE, INC.
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS110119ML, GRAVES, DOUGHERTY, HEARON & MOODY, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOF OF DESIGNATED AREAS AT 2201 POST ROAD FACILITY, IFB NO. B110312-DG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: LODGE ACRES ANNEX NUMBER TWO REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 67, 68 AND 69 IN PRECINCT THREE (REVISED PLAT - ONE LOT - 0.76 ACRES - RED BIRD TRAIL). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOATING HABITABLE STRUCTURES ON LAKE TRAVIS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 21 BLOCK L IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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1. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE II-B WINDMILL RANCH AVENUE, FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ; AND
2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE II-B, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

23. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON RESEARCH BASED STRATEGIES FOR OFFENDER REENTRY BY THE POLICY RESEARCH PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS LBJ SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS.
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OTHER ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. HOUSE BILL 2979, RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING;
3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING SENATE BILL 1048 AND HOUSE BILL 2432; AND
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR AUTOMATIC PAYROLL DEDUCTION OR DUES CHECKOFF FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY UNITED SHERIFF'S OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BOB AYERS TO THE GROUNDWATER STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE REPLACING MADELYN NABER. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SHIRENE GARCIA TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE CENTRAL AUSTIN PROPERTY OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) ^{1 AND 2}

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR EMPLOYEE SLOT NUMBER 622. ^{1 AND 2}

30. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF AN APPROXIMATELY 16.48-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ²

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

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPACT ON COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FORMULA ONE U.S. GRAND PRIX SITE IN PRECINCT FOUR. 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 SESSION OF APRIL 5, 2011.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION:
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1. DECLARE MAY 1 THROUGH 7, 2011 AS "PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK";
2. DECLARE TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY"; AND
3. PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLETED 20, 25, 30 AND 35 YEARS OF SERVICE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2010.

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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, APRIL 26, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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 INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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 INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FROM THE WELLNESS BUDGET.

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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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 INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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 INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP.

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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING

PALM SQUARE BUILDING
100 N. IH 35, ROOM 2307, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2011 AT 1:00 P.M.

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A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND