Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 3, 2011


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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

INTRODUCTIONS

1. INTRODUCE ABIGAIL SMITH, THE NEW CHIEF ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER AT THE TOWN LAKE ANIMAL CENTER.
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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 RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNUAL "CINCO DE MAYO" CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE 16TH ANNUAL "COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION." (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

5. 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 $429,984.91 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 15 TO APRIL 21, 2011.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
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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.

7. PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO COMPLETED 20, 25, 30, AND 35 YEARS OF SERVICE DURING 2010.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS100224DW, MERIDELL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
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9. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q110115-LP, BEE CREEK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PARKS CONCESSIONS SERVICES, RFS NO. S110118-LD, TO:
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LOCAL LICKS SHAVED ICE, NORTHEAST METRO PARK;
JO JO SNO BIZ, BOB WENTZ PARK; AND
LA SUPER MICHOACANA, RICHARD MOYA PARK AND SOUTHEAST METRO PARK.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES, IFB NO. B110143LD, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS OF NORTH AUSTIN, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
EAGLE TRANSMISSIONS, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990080TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (CABA) SYSTEM.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FIRING RANGE LANE ADDITION EXPANSION, IFB NO. B110142-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, G. CREEK CONSTRUCTION.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COUNTYWIDE PROFESSIONAL INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES, RFS #S110055-DG, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS:
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PS110155DG, RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC.;
PS110156DG, TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC.;
PS110157DG, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC.;
PS110158DG, MACTEC ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING, INC.; AND
PS110159DG, ERC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

15. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM GG'S CONSTRUCTION TO GG'S CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
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NO. 09K00147JT, PAINTING SERVICES;
NO. 09T00334NB, ELECTRICAL SERVICES; AND
NO. 10T00205NB, RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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OTHER ITEMS

17. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FROM COUNTY CLERK FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF VOTE CENTERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 14.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT A SECOND BAILIFF FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT TWO.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF EFREN BRITO TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRY STRUBLE TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE MENTZER II TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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24. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
HOUSE BILL 2979, RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS TO RESTRICTIONS ON OUTDOOR BURNING;
HOUSE BILL 3254, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY REINVESTMENT ZONES AND THE ABATEMENT OF AD VALOREM TAXES ON PROPERTY OF A RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY LOCATED IN SUCH A ZONE;
SENATE BILL 627 AND HOUSE BILL 1746, RELATING TO THE PARTICIPATION BY CERTAIN TAXING UNITS IN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING AND THE PAYMENT OF TAX INCREMENTS INTO THE TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR A REINVESTMENT ZONE;
HOUSE BILL 1649, RELATING TO RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING CODE STANDARDS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF A COUNTY; PROVIDING A FEE; AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
SENATE BILL 878, RELATING TO A DEFENDANT'S RELEASE ON A PERSONAL BOND OR BAIL BOND.

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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF TRANSACTION BY CENTRAL HEALTH INVOLVING REAL ESTATE IN EAST AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 2}
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26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. ¹

27. 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

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 MARCH 29, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 7, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE: PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 15 -19 BLOCK DDD MONTEBELLA SUBDIVISION (PARTIAL CANCELLATION - 5 LOTS - 2.96 ACRES - LINKVIEW DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

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

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 29 AND APRIL 5, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 29, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 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 NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 770900000157 CONTRACT EXTENSION NO. 1.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. UPDATE FROM COURT SUBCOMMITTEE ON TOURS OF THE CHARLOTTE/MECKLINBERG AND BROOKLYN COURTHOUSES;
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2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR REGARDING FINANCIAL ABILITY TO ISSUE DEBT FOR THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE PROJECT;
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3. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON PRELIMINARY DRAFT TIME LINE FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE PROJECT; AND
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4. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM INTERNAL TEAM REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE RFS FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF RFI RELEASED ON APRIL 19, 2011.
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CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 2.120
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.