Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 31, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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 SUBDIVISION, SECTION 13 - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. 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 PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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ADDED ITEM:
A2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 7.3 ACRES OF LAND IN N.E. METRO PARK TO THE PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR RE-CONFIGURATION OF AREA ROADWAY ACCESS NEAR S.H. 130 AND PECAN STREET IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #A3)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. 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

4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DELLA SPRAGER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
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5. 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;
3. REDISTRICTING OF CONGRESSIONAL AND LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY;
4. RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING THE COURT'S APPRECIATION FOR THE WORK OF LEGISLATIVE ASSOCIATES DURING THE SESSION; AND
5. AMENDMENTS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS, AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 SUBDIVISION, SECTION 13 - A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 36 BLOCK M IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL EPPRIGHT CUSTOM HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 16 LOT 33 BLOCK M IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON FM 812 AT F1 SPEEDWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR:
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1. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC FOR FUNDING OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND
2. ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO SET THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON THE PROPOSED 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2011 RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD:
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1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD TO COMMENCE ON JUNE 30, 2011 AT 8:00 A.M. AND END OF JULY 29, 2011 AT 5:00 P.M.;
2. THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PUBLIC TO PROVIDE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROJECTS:
   
   1. TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 9:00 A.M. ON JULY 12, 2011;
   2. TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 9:00 A.M. ON JULY 19, 2011; AND
3. ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL AND COMMUNITY CIRCULATION: MANOR MESSENGER, PFLUGERVILLE PFLAG, HILL COUNTRY NEWS, LAKE TRAVIS VIEW, NORTH LAKE TRAVIS LOG, OAK HILL GAZETTE, WEST LAKE PICAYUNE, AUSTIN CHRONICLE, AHORA SI AND EL MUNDO.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. 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

14. 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 $632,781.33 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 13 TO MAY 19, 2011.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE BENEFIT ITEMS:
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1. NO RATE INCREASE ON HEALTH PLAN FOR COUNTY OR PARTICIPANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 PLAN YEAR (PLAN FUNDING LEVELS TO REMAIN THE SAME AS FISCAL YEAR 2011);
2. CHANGE OF PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER FROM MEDCO TO PRESCRIPTION SOLUTIONS, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011;
3. A CUSTOMIZED OPEN FORMULARY ADMINISTERED BY PRESCRIPTION SOLUTION, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012;
4. CUSTOMIZED QUANTITY LIMITATION ON THE FORMULARY, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012;
5. CUSTOMIZED PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012;
6. STANDARD "PAY THE DIFFERENCE" PROTOCOL FOR USING A BRAND PRESCRIPTION DRUG WHEN A TRUE GENERIC IS AVAILABLE ON THE FORMULARY AND DEEMED ACCEPTABLE BY THE PRESCRIBING PHYSICIAN, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012;
7. SET OPEN ENROLLMENT FROM JULY 18 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2011;
8. ASSIGN DEFAULTING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT COMPLETE ALL TEN STEPS OF THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PROCESS DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT TO CO-INSURED EPO AND BASIC EMPLOYEE LIFE COVERAGES FOR THE EMPLOYEE ONLY;
9. SET DATE AND TIME FOR EMPLOYEE HEARING ON JUNE 15, 2011 AT 4:30 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT;
10. RELEASE OF BENEFITS INFORMATION PRIOR TO HEARING;
11. RENEWAL OF ASSURANT DENTAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012, 100% VOLUNTARY; AND
12. RENEWAL OF COUNTY PROVIDED BASIC LIFE INSURANCE WITH NO RATE INCREASE.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SCHEMATIC DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH 700 LAVACA COMMISSIONERS COURT AND OFFICES.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST BY THE OFFICES OF CHILD REPRESENTATION (OCR) AND PARENT REPRESENTATION (OPR)TO:
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1. ADD ONE ATTORNEY TO EACH OFFICE IN FISCAL YEAR 2011; AND
2. FUNDING OCR AND OPR IN FISCAL YEAR 2012.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00287LP, PATIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PARKING LOT.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SERVICES RELATED TO PARKING MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 3RD AND GUADALUPE AS FOLLOWS:
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1. TERMINATE PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH LAZ PARKING; AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PARKING SYSTEMS OF AMERICA I, L.P. FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES, RFS NO. S110160-ML.

21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090041RV, BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS STUDY FOR A NEEDS ANALYSIS AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN.
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OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CHANGE DEPARTMENT NAME FROM TRAVIS COUNTY INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TO "TRAVIS COUNTY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES."
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT WILLIE S. ANDERSON TO THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES B. CANNON TO REPLACE DR. CARLA EMERY-CULBERSON ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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25. 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 up with Item 26
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL AND FAMILY LAW COURTHOUSE:
Taken up with Item 25
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1. SELECTION OF A COUNTY SPECIAL PROJECTS TEAM DIRECTOR AND THE STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT IT;
2. ISSUE REQUEST FOR SERVICES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR TO DEVELOP VALUE FOR MONEY ANALYSIS FOR CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS, EVALUATE RESPONSES TO THE RFI AND SERVE AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND CONSULTANT FOR THE PROJECT THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PERIOD;
3. MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH BROADDUS & ASSOCIATES TO INCLUDE A VISIONING PROCESS, INCLUDING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS;
4. MODIFICATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH UGL SERVICES TO INCLUDE REAL ESTATE ADVISORY SERVICES, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF RESPONSES TO THE RFI AND SERVE AS REAL ESTATE ADVISOR FOR THE PROJECT THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PERIOD;
5. DESIGNATION OF AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT(S) TEAM;
6. DESIGNATION OF AN INTERNAL TRAVIS COUNTY TEAM; AND
7. DESIGNATION OF A COURTS TEAM OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONERS G?MEZ 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.

27. 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

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROVING ONE OR MORE VENUES AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE USING ONE OR MORE OF THE METHODS OF FINANCE AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVT. CODE. ¹

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA WITH JOHN T. BARRETT. ^{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.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF JUNE 5 THROUGH 11, 2011 AS “TAKE HEART AUSTIN WEEK 2011” IN THE AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 7.3 ACRES OF LAND IN N.E. METRO PARK TO PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NEEDED FOR RECONFIGURATION OF ACCESS TO ADJOINING TRACTS OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF S.H. 130 AND PECAN STREET IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ONE NEW SIGNOR FOR THE JP MORGAN CHASE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE SEVEN INVOICES TOTALING $1,319.01 FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S COMBINED CHARITIES 5K AND KIDS K AND A MAMMOGRAM EVENT.

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CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 3.102
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND