Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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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
(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.
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2. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY 4-H AND TEXAS AGRILIFE TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING KEYS TO THE COURTHOUSE CURRICULUM.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE 5TH STREET MEXICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CORRIDOR IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN 15TH ANNIVERSARY PROCLAMATION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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 $958,871.06 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 22 TO APRIL 28, 2011.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN OF CIRCLE DRIVE/US 290 INTERSECTION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, RFQ NO. 11AE0154LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, RJ RIVERA ASSOCIATES, INC.
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00267RV, JOB ORDER NO. 6, 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

9. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON APPROVED STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO COMPLETE AND CLOSE OUT REMAINING ACTIVE STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF 1300 LINEAR FEET OF SANDY BEACH ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY AND LAKE TRAVIS FIRE RESCUE FOR USE OF THE FACILITY AT PARKS WEST, 14624 HAMILTON POOL ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE (THE PARKS WEST FACILITY IS SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS SATELLITE THREE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD. THE APPLICATION IS FOR THE FIFTH AND FINAL YEAR OF THE GRANT;
2. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE REIMERS URBAN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AND
3. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO INCREASE THE AWARD AND ADJUST THE BUDGET OF THE RECOVERY ACT - STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE 2012-2013 BIENNIUM;
3. 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;
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4. LEGISLATION RELATING TO COUNTYWIDE VOTING CENTERS, INCLUDING HB 2055 AND SB 1355;
5. HB 664, RELATING TO VOTING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF A METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY BOARD;
6. CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING, PARTICULARLY AS IT AFFECTS TRAVIS COUNTY;
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ON LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, INCLUDING HB 3254 AND SB 878; AND
8. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

16. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2009 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 10 AND 12. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND HUBER)
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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.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA WITH AUSTINSUITES MANAGEMENT, LTD. ^{1 AND 2}

18. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SUBMISSION BY TRAVIS COUNTY OF AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF TO THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN CASE OF REID ROAD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 V. SPEEDY STOP FOOD STORE, LTD. ¹

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF TRANSACTION BY CENTRAL HEALTH INVOLVING REAL ESTATE IN EAST AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 24, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "MAHA LOOP ROAD" TO "BURKLUND FARMS ROAD" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 31, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SEVERAL FIVE AND TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 72, 73, 74, 76 AND 77 OF SOUTH CHERRY HOLLOW ESTATES - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 31, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A SEVEN AND ONE HALF FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 29, BLOCK V OF THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS, SECTION 13 - A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO GIVE DIRECTION AND ASSISTANCE TO THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE INTERNAL TEAM REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE RFS FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF RFI RELEASED ON APRIL 19, 2011.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR A TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WITHDRAW FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOME-BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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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
ON MONDAY, MAY 9, 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

15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN

REICHER RANCH, 3621 SOUTH FM 620, AUSTIN, TX 78738
LIMITED PARKING-PLEASE CARPOOL
FOR ADDITIONAL DIRECTIONS CALL: (512) 972-1690
ON FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2011, 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES 5K, KIDS K AND HEALTH FAIR
A WELLNESS EVENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES,
RETIREES AND THEIR FAMILIES

TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
7311 DECKER LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78724
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011, 8:00 A.M. THROUGH 12:00 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, MAY 12, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND