Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 21, 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 RELATED TO THE ADOPTION OF A VOTE CENTER PROGRAM FOR USE IN THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (ACTION ITEM #31)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 6 AND 7, BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE, PHASE 1B AND LOT 7A BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-E SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - TWO LOTS - 0.61 ACRE - NORCO DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE (UHC) FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $1,028,676.55 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 27 TO JUNE 2, 2011; AND
AN INCREASE TO THE REIMBURSEMENT PRIVILEGE ACCOUNT PER UHC CONTRACT OF $729,323 FOR A TOTAL OF $1,757,999.55.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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REQUEST FOR TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY §10.021; AND
THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE MANCHACA FIRE HALL PAVILION AS A RAIN DAY BACKUP LOCATION FOR THE MANCHACA FIRE/RESCUE GROUNDBREAKING EVENT ON JUNE 25, 2011. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT 700 LAVACA BUILDING, LOWER LEVEL, IFB NO. B110162-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRI-LAM ROOFING & WATERPROOFING, INC.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00267RV, JOB ORDER NO. 7, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICE, IFB NO. B110141-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VETS SECURING AMERICA.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES, IFB NO. B110180-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BEAUDRY MOTORS, INC.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNCIL ON SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT TO HOUSE SEX OFFENDERS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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14. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS110126ML TO ANDREWS KURTH LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100284EC, LAW OFFICE OF RANDY LEAVITT, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES
Taken into Executive Session .

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 6 AND 7, BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE, PHASE 1B AND LOT 7A BLOCK Q OF LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-E SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT TWO LOTS - 0.61 ACRE - NORCO DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA LOT 25 BLOCK O IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 40 BLOCK M PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON USE OR DISPOSITION OF BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE BUILDINGS INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND FUNDS FOR UPGRADES AND DEMOLITIONS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN REQUIRED BY AUSTIN ENERGY FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL POLES AND PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO A TRANSFORMER LOCATED AT THE COUNTY'S EAST SERVICE CENTER IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES OF LAND IN N.E. METRO PARK TO PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, NEEDED FOR RE-CONFIGURATION OF ACCESS TO ADJOINING TRACTS OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF S.H. 130 AND PECAN STREET IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CONCERNING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY METHODOLOGY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL PROJECTS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 ACTION PLAN RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS

25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUEST FROM PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE TO PAY SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL TO THREE JOB TITLES: OFFICE ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II AND TRAINING EDUCATION COORDINATOR-SENIOR WITHIN THE PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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REPORT ON GOVERNOR'S ACTION ON CERTAIN BILLS;
UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HJR 13, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION AND STAGGERING OF TERMS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES OF A COMMISSIONER'S PRECINCT;
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.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PRECINCTS, INCLUDING:
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PRESENTATION OF A PROPOSED MAP FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT; AND
APPLICATION TO USE THE LAKE TRAVIS ISD EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN LAKEWAY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PILOT INITIATIVE TO OPERATE A SHOE SHINE STAND ON COUNTY PROPERTY.
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29. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2010 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13 AND 14. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS, ECKHARDT AND HUBER)
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30. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM NELSON LINDER, PRESIDENT OF THE AUSTIN CHAPTER OF THE NAACP, REGARDING FINDINGS OF THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REGARDING USE OF FORCE BY THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT. (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.

31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF A VOTE CENTER PROGRAM FOR USE IN THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY. ¹

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT THREE. ²

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST JORDAN STEVENS, TEXAS QUALITY SERVICES, LLC AND/OR HEATHER MENDENHALL TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED VEHICLE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST ANTHONY SANCHEZ TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MAKAYLA ATKINS. ¹
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36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. ¹

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ESTANCIA HILL COUNTRY PRELIMINARY PLAN. ¹

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE LIPSHY AT 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405.^{1 AND 2}
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SHAY MORROW V. TRACY C. HILL, CIVIL ACTION NO. A-10-CA-554-SS. ¹

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

41. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING ISSUES RELATING TO HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS. ¹
(EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION ONLY)

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

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) ^{1 AND 2}

44. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING EFFORT BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. ¹

45. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE RODNEY RHOADES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 SESSION OF MAY 31, 2011.

C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 7, 2011.

C5. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 5, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE SASSMAN ROAD JUST EAST OF THAXTON ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TCEQ'S GRANTING OF A CONTESTED CASE HEARING WITH A CONCURRENT REFERRAL TO ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION DURING THE STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS SCHEDULING PROCESS IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SYNAGRO OF TEXAS-CDR, INC. FOR A TPDES PERMIT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010 AND JUNE 7, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 5, 2010, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, MAY 31, 2011 AND JUNE 1, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 DESIGNATE ANDREA SHIELDS TO SIGN CONTRACTS WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN CONNECTION WITH THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM RESERVATION SYSTEM AND RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT #20100036.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM BRANT BABER WITH AMERICAN VILLAGE COMMUNITIES TO REORGANIZE BONDS ISSUED FOR METROPOLIS APARTMENTS.

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GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MEETING

TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE, HRMD TRAINING ROOM 217
5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751
MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2011 AT 1:00 P.M.