Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

	Agenda Backup 20 MB Work Session May 19, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS060314LC, INDIGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LTD FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE.
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3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAP ROCK, GRADE 5T AND 6T, IFB NO. B110109-CW, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
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4. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS110165DW, AUSTIN RECOVERY CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES.
Postponed.

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00309JE, J. D. RAMMING PAVING CO., LTD. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) FOR A CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE SERVICES REGARDING A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE, INCLUDING DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ENTERING INTO A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3), RFS NO. S110505-CG, AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE RFS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FOR VARIANCES TO INSTALL THE SEPTIC DRAIN FIELD CLOSER THAN TWENTY FIVE FEET TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A SEPTIC TANK CLOSER THAN FIVE FEET TO A SURFACE IMPROVEMENT AT 9801 ZION WAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SEPTIC SYSTEM TO ENCROACH IN DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS AT 1115 OTTAWA DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST BY PARKE PROPERTIES I, LP AND GDF REALTY INVESTMENT, LTD. FOR A PARTIAL VACATION OF THE PARKE CORNERS SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION PLAT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AS A LANDOWNER IN THIS SAME PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 6A; AND
2. SECOND AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 3. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. BRIEFING ON THE CHARGE, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS OF THE 2011 CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
2. WHETHER TO INCLUDE CERTAIN FACILITY PROJECTS (EXCLUDING THE CIVIL/FAMILY LAW COURTHOUSE) IN THE CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING AN APPLICATION BY BENCHMARK WASTEWATER GROUP, LLC TO TCEQ TO SPREAD DOMESTIC SEPTIC WASTE IN THE LITTIG AREA SOUTH OF MANOR:
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1. REQUEST TO FILE LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO THE APPLICATION; AND
2. REQUEST TO FILE A LETTER WITH TCEQ REQUESTING A PUBLIC MEETING.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY STAFF REGARDING TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM/ COMMUNITIES PUTTING PREVENTION TO WORK INITIATIVE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE LOCAL TAX POLICY WORKING GROUP, ESPECIALLY REGARDING TAX EXEMPTION FOR HISTORICAL STRUCTURES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

16. 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 $556,246.87 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 29 TO MAY 5, 2011.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER ? 10.03008, PROMOTION.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES:
Postponed.

1. APPROVAL OF A WEBSITE LICENSE AND LINKING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND HPT TRS SPES II, INC. / ROUTE 46 MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES CORP. D/B/A HYATT PLACE AUSTIN NORTH CENTRAL; AND
2. GRANTING APPROVAL FOR THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO SIGN FUTURE WEBSITE LICENSE AND LINKING AGREEMENTS.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

1. TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS FUND APPEAL PANEL; AND
2. POST AN APPEAL PANEL HEARING AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17.050, ON MAY 18, 2011 AT. 2:00 P.M. LOCATED IN THE HRMD CONFERENCE ROOM, 1010 LAVACA, SECOND FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS TO HEAR THE FOLLOWING APPEALS:
   1. ADJUDICATE APPEAL OF DENTAL PROCEDURE EXCLUDED IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES HEATH FUND BENEFITS PLAN; AND
   2. ADJUDICATE APPEAL OF MEDICAL TREATMENT CONTRA-INDICATED FOR DIAGNOSIS PRESENTED.

OTHER ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. PRINCIPLES TO GUIDE THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS; AND
2. UPDATED TIMETABLE FOR THE REDISTRICTING PROCESS.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. FISCAL MATTERS AFFECTING TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING THE STATE BUDGET AND APPRAISAL CAP AND REVENUE CAP LEGISLATION;
3. EDISTRICTING OF STATE SENATE DISTRICTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SETON FAMILY OF HOSPITALS ("SETON") AND TRAVIS COUNTY ("COUNTY") REGARDING CONTRIBUTION TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND FACILITIES RELATED TO USE OF STAR FLIGHT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL:
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1. REAPPOINT HERSHEL NOAH LEE AS TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL FOR A TERM CERTAIN NOT TO EXCEED TWO YEARS;
2. SET AN APPROPRIATE SALARY; AND
3. APPROVE RENEWAL OF CURRENT BOND. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV'T CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

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 APRIL 12 AND APRIL 19, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 26 AND MAY 3, 2011.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 7, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 38 AND 39, BLOCK 59 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION 2 - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE PHASE 1B AND LOT 7A BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-E SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.61 ACRES - NORCO DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE ACCESS FOR AN INJURED JUSTICE AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
Added to consent.

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

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 SESSION OF MAY 3, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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 APRIL 12, 2011.

2. APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MAY 3, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 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 CHANGE INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ACCESS THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIR'S CONTRACT SYSTEM FOR THREE HOME CONTRACTS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF $850.00 FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011, 1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. REVIEW AND DISCUSS HRMD AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COMMITTEE ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT SELF FUNDED PLAN, AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2012 PLAN YEAR.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX
POLICY COMMITTEE - 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
LUNCHEON - 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.
JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 3.102
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING

MONDAY, MAY 23, 2011 AT 1:00 P.M.
PALM SQUARE BUILDING
100 N. IH 35, ROOM 2307, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND