Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 24, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM MAHA LOOP ROAD TO "BURKLUND FARMS ROAD" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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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 URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. APPROVE ADDITION OF SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL NO. 100304SW, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES, RFS NO. S110129-LD, TO GASTON AND SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM MAHA LOOP ROAD TO "BURKLUND FARMS ROAD" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 812 AT F1 SPEEDWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR:
Postponed.

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC FOR FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND
ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK PHASING AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN: WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 2, CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD, FISCAL IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN, NO ETJ;
A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN: WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 3, CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD, FISCAL IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN, NO ETJ;
A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 2, SECTION 1, RIGHT-OF-WAY ONLY, CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD, FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, NO ETJ;
A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 3, SECTION 1, RIGHT-OF-WAY ONLY, CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD, FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, NO ETJ;
A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 1, SECTION 4, RIGHT-OF-WAY ONLY, CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD, FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, NO ETJ;
A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 2, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT;
A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 3, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT; AND
A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE 1, SECTION 4, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER).

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF FLOATING HABITABLE STRUCTURES ON LAKE TRAVIS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS PREPARED FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE AND RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE FUNDING THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE GENERAL FUND.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MANOR.
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD:
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REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS WITHDRAWAL FROM THE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A REQUEST FOR SERVICES TO FIND ANOTHER PROVIDER;
ESTIMATED FUNDING LEVEL FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2011;
PROGRAM YEAR 2012-2014 URBAN COUNTY RENEWAL PROCESS;
PROGRAM YEAR 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN;
THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2011- 2013; AND
PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2011.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

15. REVIEW AND APPROVE NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE UNDER THE 2011 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES HIRING PROGRAM FOR EIGHT LAW ENFORCEMENT POSITIONS FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD.
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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RECOMMENDATION FROM BANK DEPOSITORY REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S NEW DEPOSITORY BANK;
AUTHORIZATION FOR INVESTMENT MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES; AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO RETURN GOOD FAITH CHECKS TO WELLS FARGO.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

17. 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 $996,265.87 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6 TO MAY 12, 2011.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE GRANGER PARKING GARAGE AT 313 WEST 12TH STREET AS OVERFLOW PARKING FOR A WEDDING CEREMONY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011; AND
AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OVER FACILITIES TO APPROVE SIMILAR ONE-TIME PARKING GARAGE AGREEMENTS.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SCHEMATIC DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH 700 LAVACA COMMISSIONERS COURT AND OFFICES.
Postponed.

OTHER ITEMS

21. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2011.
Added to consent.

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

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
FISCAL MATTERS AFFECTING TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING THE STATE BUDGET;
REDISTRICTING OF CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

24. 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.
Taken into Executive Session.
Open court discussion postponed.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL AND FAMILY LAW COURTHOUSE:
Taken into Executive Session.
Open court discussion postponed.

SELECTION OF A COUNTY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM DIRECTOR AND THE STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT IT;
MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH BROADUS & ASSOCIATES TO INCLUDE A VISIONING PROCESS, INCLUDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS;
MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH UGL SERVICES TO INCLUDE REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF RESPONSES TO THE RFI;
DESIGNATION OF AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT TEAM;
DESIGNATION OF AN INTERNAL TRAVIS COUNTY TEAM;
A COURTS TEAM OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTS; AND
SELECTION OF A PROJECT DIRECTOR AND THE STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT IT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONERS GÓMEZ AND HUBER)
ISSUE REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO DEVELOP VALUE FOR MONEY ANALYSIS FOR CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONERS GÓMEZ AND HUBER)

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.

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM BRUCE LIPSHY FOR LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405. ²

27. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 112.94 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ² (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

28. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.819 ACRES OF LAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ² (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EDWENNA B. LONG (CHRISTOPHER N. TAYLOR RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
Postponed.

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REGINA JACKSON AND RUDOLF WILLIAMSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL JACKSON, DECEASED V. JOHN A. FORD, M.D., AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ACTION NO. A-10-CA-522-SS. ¹
Postponed.

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SHAY MORROW V. TRACY C. HILL, CIVIL ACTION NO. A-10-CA-554-SS. ¹
Postponed.

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPACT ON COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF THE CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICA'S FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX. ¹

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING WILLIAM EVANS; TWCC DOCKET NUMBER 10277412-02-A1. ¹

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATING TO TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING EFFORTS BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THAXTON ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION BEGINNING JUNE 15, 2011 AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 20, 2011 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 MINUTES OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 22, MARCH 8, MARCH 29 AND APRIL 12, 2011.