Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 14, 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.

SPECIAL NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CITIZENS COMMUNICATION ITEM DURING THIS MEETING.

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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED 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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 22ND ANNUAL "JUNETEENTH - EMANCIPATION DAY" CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MR. HORACE WILLIAMS FOR PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REGARDING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE RENOWNED BUFFALO SOLDIERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SHAPING OUR COUNTRY. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF MR. JIM ALLDAY, CHIEF CLINICAL SUPERVISOR IN EMERGENCY SERVICES, STAR FLIGHT DIVISION.
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 11TH ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY PARADE AND FIESTA SPONSORED BY THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM; AND
2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAMS AND RELATED MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO RECEIVE A THREE-YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE INVOLVED WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT.

9. RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2012 ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AS WELL AS THE PROCESS AND SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPING ANY APPLICABLE ADVERTISEMENT FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

10. 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 $431,858.40 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 27 TO JUNE 2, 2011.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING INTERNAL CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
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1. TNR UNITS TR2780 AND M02781 - SETTLE; AND
2. CONSTABLE, PRECINCT THREE UNIT 3258 - SETTLE.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100284EC, LAW OFFICE OF RANDY LEAVITT, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00259JW, CEDA-TEX SERVICES, FOR WELLS BRANCH PKWY AND THERMAL DR. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110133EC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR WORK-BASED LEARNING/SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00030LP, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY, FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION.
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, IFB NO. B110138-CW, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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1. TYPE A, C, D, AND D-COLD LAID
   1. APAC-TX, INC - ALL MATERIAL AND DELIVERED HAULING SERVICES FOR EAST AND WEST ZONES; AND
2. TYPE CC
   2. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - ALL MATERIAL AND DELIVERED HAULING SERVICES FOR EAST AND WEST ZONES.

18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 08AE0164JW, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY PEDESTRIAN WAY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: NOAH ESTATES (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 6.5 ACRES CRAWFORD ROAD). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO STATE AND COUNTY SEPTIC REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A 500 GALLON PER DAY AEROBIC TREATMENT UNIT WITH A 500 GALLON DOSING TANK TO BE INSTALLED FOR A FIVE BEDROOM HOME LESS THAN 4,500 SQUARE FEET AT 2707 CRYSTAL FALLS PARKWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ROWE LANE IN REFERENCE TO TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO: PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 6 AND PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 2B. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE TNR TO USE UP TO $250,000 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 OVERLAY PROJECT SAVINGS IN ACCOUNT 517-4941-808-8164 FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ABOUT 2300 LINEAR FEET OF THAXTON ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BECKER FARM ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
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1. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE PROGRESS REPORT FROM THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM; AND
2. APPLICATION TO USE THE DEL VALLE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S OPPORTUNITY CENTER TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AMENDMENT TO ADD $169,387 TO THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF A FOUR LOT ACQUISITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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26. 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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1. UPDATE ON CURRENT PROJECTS;
2. OVERVIEW OF NEEDS FROM THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 SPRING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS; AND
3. OVERVIEW OF THE POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 ACTION PLAN.

OTHER ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF SEVENTY (70) USED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FROM KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF NIKKI C. SIMMS TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH MAY 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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.

29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING ISSUES RELATING TO HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS. ¹
(EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION ONLY)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 147.39 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. ² (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JANE DOE V. RICHARD "DICK" FURRS. NO. A-10-CA-00504-LY. ¹

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE LIPSHY AT 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405.^{1 AND 2}

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 10 ACRES OF LAND BETWEEN BURLESON ROAD AND ONION CREEK, LOCATED WEST OF U.S. HIGHWAY 183 SOUTH IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. ² (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

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

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. ^{1 AND 2}

36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SAVE OUR SPRINGS ALLIANCE'S PRE-LITIGATION REQUEST FOR INSPECTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY BCCP LAND NEAR THE WTP4 FACILITIES BY DR. PHIL BENNETT. ¹

37. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTY EXECUTIVES:

1. STEVE MANILLA;
2. DANNY HOBBY; AND
3. ROGER JEFFERIES. ³

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 MAY 10, 17 AND 24, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING DATES:

1. JULY 12, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 368, 369, 370 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 367 AND 371 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION SIX (REVISED PLAT - TWO LOTS 10.261 ACRES - NOON DAY COVE); AND
2. JULY 12, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO VACATE 471.92 LINEAR FEET OF A SIXTY FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS NOON DAY COVE WITHIN TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION SIX. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 28, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE ALLEN ROAD FROM PINNACLE ROAD TO EASY STREET IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 12, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO RESUBDIVIDE LOT 2 KELLYWOOD ESTATES SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. §551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND §551.072, REAL PROPERTY.)

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING PROCESSES, INCLUDING THE PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM, FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE AND ELECTION PRECINCTS.
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A3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 12, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REDISTRICTING FOR COMMISSIONERS PRECINCTS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE PRECINCTS AND VOTING PRECINCTS.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 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 THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:

1. APPROVE EXECUTION OF STATEMENT FOR IRS RELATED TO REQUESTED CLOSING AGREEMENT WITH IRS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE CORPORATION'S REVENUE BONDS ISSUED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SERIES 1993B, 1995, 1998A AND 1998B; AND
2. SUBMIT INVOICE TO ASCENSION HEALTH (DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY/SETON).

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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, JUNE 13, 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

TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2011, AT 4:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTY EXECUTIVES AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS:

1. JOE HARLOW;
2. SHERRI FLEMING;
3. ROGER EL-KHOURY; AND
4. STEVEN BROBERG.

(EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)

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JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION 2011
22ND ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY & CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES CELEBRATION

WOOLDRIDGE PARK PLAZA
900 GUADALUPE ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 FROM 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLIC OUTREACH MEETING

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
314 WEST 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011 AT 6:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND