Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 5, 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 A PLAT CANCELLATION/VACATION OF LOTS 43, 44 AND 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A IN THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION AND A REPLAT OF LOTS 43, 44, 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK A, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A IN THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE SASSMAN ROAD JUST EAST OF THAXTON ROAD FOR CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JULY 18, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2011 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF COUNTY JUDGE OR COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL TO MAKE DETERMINATION WITH REGARD TO LIFTING OF ORDERS PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 352.081(e)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE COORDINATED EFFORTS IN FIGHTING WILDFIRES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110227JW WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY METHODOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES FOR COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN, RFS NO. S110046-JW, TO URS CORPORATION.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT CANCELATION/VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: LOTS 43, 44 AND 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A IN THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 43, 44, 45, BLOCK A, LOT 40, BLOCK B, LOT 199, BLOCK E AND LOT 150, BLOCK A IN THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE SASSMAN ROAD JUST EAST OF THAXTON ROAD FOR CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING JULY 18, 2011 THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2011 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PRECINCT TWO:
Added to consent.
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AVALON, PHASE 9A; AND
- A PROPOSED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KELLY LANE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO.1 FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN AVALON, PHASE 9A. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ADVANCE UP TO $169,387 OF COUNTY RESOURCES PER THE SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC. WITH FUNDS BEING REIMBURSED APPROXIMATELY 48 HOURS AFTER CLOSING FROM THE FEDERAL TREASURY AS A PART OF A LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RESOURCES UNDER THE 2011 BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM TO UPGRADE AND ENHANCE CRIME LAB COMPONENTS AND TO REPLACE THE CURRENT MOBILE COMMAND POST TRAILER.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR 65 AND OLDER AND DISABLED RESIDENTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPERTY TAX RATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT:
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- AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION UNDER TAX CODE SECTION 11.24 FOR HISTORICAL STRUCTURES; AND
- AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR 65 AND OLDER AND DISABLED RESIDENTS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $1,502,194.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 17 TO JUNE 23, 2011.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER DELETING CURRENT CHAPTER 10, SECTIONS 10.035 - 10.037 (VACATION & SICK LEAVE) AND ADDING CHAPTER 10, SECTIONS 10.035 - 10.037 (VACATION & SICK LEAVE.)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012:
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- RECOMMEND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CIGNA FOR THE FOLLOWING 100% VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE PAID COVERAGES, TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011:
- SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE AND MATCHING AD&D INSURANCE;
- DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE;
- ADDITIONAL SPOUSE LIFE INSURANCE;
- RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE;
- SHORT TERM DISABILITY;
- LONG TERM DISABILITY; AND
- EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENT VOLUNTARY AD&D (STAND ALONE PRODUCT CURRENTLY UNDERWRITTEN BY CIGNA).
- RENEW BASIC $50,000 LIFE INSURANCE AND AD&D COVERAGE WITH UNUM EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011. THIS IS 100% COUNTY PAID; AND
- RENEW ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT AND QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT WITH FRINGE BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A DIVISION OF WAGEWORKS. THIS IS A COUNTY PAID ADMINISTRATION FEE.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF GRANT PURCHASED EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF MANOR POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
- FINAL REPORT ON THE FIRST CALLED SESSION, 82ND TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND
- DISCUSSION OF IMPACT OF PARTICULAR BILLS ON TRAVIS COUNTY.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DIVESTITURE OF LCRA'S WATER SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Postponed.
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.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN PRECINCT THREE. 2
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
C3. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 2, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOT 8, BLOCK 48 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT THREE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 2011,
AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 26, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED REISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE METROPOLIS APARTMENT PROJECT, A 308-UNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2200 SOUTH PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM AMERICAN VILLAGE COMMUNITIES TO REORGANIZE BONDS ISSUED FOR METROPOLIS APARTMENTS.
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CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011 AT 5:30 P.M.
JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
2405 EAST CAMPUS DRIVE, ROOM 3.102
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ON MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
PUBLIC HEARING ON REDISTRICTING OF COMMISSIONERS COURT, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE, AND VOTING PRECINCTS
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011, 9:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
314 WEST 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
