Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 7, 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 ON 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. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 15-19 BLOCK DDD MONTEBELLA SUBDIVISION (PARTIAL CANCELLATION - 5 LOTS - 2.96 ACRES - LINKVIEW DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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ADDED ITEM:
A2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT 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) (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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4. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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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 $914,551.93 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 20 TO MAY 26, 2011.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ENCOURAGE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE NIGHT WITH THE ROUND ROCK EXPRESS AT THE DELL DIAMOND ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT - RECOVERY FUNDS THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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UPDATE ON THE PROJECT;
RECEIVE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AND
APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION OF FUNDS.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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UPDATE ON INTERESTED MUNICIPALITIES JOINING THE URBAN COUNTY FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2012-2014; AND
REQUEST TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 (4) (B) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE TO BROWN SANTA PROGRAM.
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11. 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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ON FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET PROCESS.
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14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT OF 1994. THE REIMBURSEMENT TERM IS FROM JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010;
NEW APPLICATION TO THE HOGG FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO CREATE AN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL EXPAND AND ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO HIGH RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES;
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSEOUT THE 2008 URBAN AREA STRATEGIC INITIATIVE GRANT THAT WILL REDUCE THE GRANT AWARD TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN ORDER TO MATCH THE PROGRAM'S FINAL EXPENDITURES;
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION TO EXTEND THE GRANT TERM FOR THE EXISTING VETERANS COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURT;
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) TO DE-OBLIGATE FISCAL YEAR 2011 AMERICORPS GRANT FUNDS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE RELATED TO SAVINGS FROM STAFF AND MEMBER VACANCIES; AND
RATIFY UPDATED INFORMATION PROVIDED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AS A PART OF A RECENTLY APPROVED CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION 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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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: MONTEBELLA NORTH PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 7 LOTS - 8.454 ACRES - CIRRUS DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HUNS RFC, INC. FOR A RUGBY TOURNAMENT AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK D, BELVEDERE PHASE II - A SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - ONE LOT - 2.358 ACRES - FLAGLER DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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OTHER ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
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.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING PROCESSES, INCLUDING PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND TIMETABLE, FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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COMMISSIONERS COURT PRECINCTS;
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE PRECINCTS; AND
ELECTION PRECINCTS.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATIONS; AND
2011 PARCEL RATE FEES.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT.
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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.

24. 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

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

26. 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

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 JUNE 28, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SIX DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOTS 11, 12, AND 13, BLOCK 47 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 28, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG WITH A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALL BEING LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 3 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, LOT J-7, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5.REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE SETTING THE PUBLIC FOR JULY 5, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT CANCELLATION/VACATION OF LOTS 43, 44, 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A, ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 43, 44, 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND NEAR GILLELAND CREEK IN PRECINCT ONE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN 511.072, REAL PROPERTY)

A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT 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)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 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 PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE).

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 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 PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO 1 (GALLERIA).

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