Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 19, 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 THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2011 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE PROPOSED THREE YEAR PRIORITIES AND ONE YEAR USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
No action required - burn ban remains in place.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF JULY 17 THROUGH 23, 2011 AS "PROBATION, PAROLE AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK."
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
4. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH DRAFT BUDGET OVERVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION ON BEHALF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to Consent
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUEST FROM THE CRIMINAL COURTS TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO INCLUDE PROGRAM INCOME AS PART OF THE GRANT BUDGET FOR THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM.
Added to Consent
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $825,263.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 TO JULY 7, 2011.
Added to Consent
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to Consent
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CAFETERIA AT 700 LAVACA.
Postponed
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS MILITARY FORCES TO ALLOW A SECURE LANDING ZONE AT CAMP MABRY FOR STAR FLIGHT AIRCRAFT DURING RESCUE OPERATIONS.
Added to Consent
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 55 AND 56 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
Added to Consent
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES, TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL DOMESTIC HOT WATER UPGRADES, PS110200JT, TO HALFF ASSOCIATES.
Added to Consent
14. ACCEPT SEVENTEEN (17) HON GUESTS CHAIRS AS A DONATION FROM BUSINESS INTERIORS BY STAPLES.
Added to Consent
15. ACCEPT CERTAIN ITEMS AS A DONATION FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION, TEXAS A&M SYSTEM.
No action required
16. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR A BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTION ENGAGEMENT WITH VIADZO, INC. D/B/A ZONE4 DATA SOLUTIONS.
Added to Consent
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 16 TO CONTRACT NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC, FOR A DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
Added to Consent
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS, IFB NO. B110139-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GBS CORPORATION.
Added to Consent
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVER COVE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF MICHAELS COVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to Consent
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: HUTTON INDUSTRIAL PARK (11 COMMERCIAL LOTS - 21.836 ACRES - S HWY 183 AND MCKENZIE ROAD). (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
Added to Consent
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE AUSTIN TO MANOR RAIL WITH TRAIL PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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22. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE FINAL REPORT OF THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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OTHER ITEMS
23.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CONTRACT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (FORMERLY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF KIRT KIESTER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to Consent
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SECURITY COMMITTEE ON SECURITY MATTERS IN RELATION TO FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET REQUESTS. 4
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING, CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION OF MEDIATION REPRESENTATIVE IN JANE DOE V. RICHARD "DICK" FURRS, NO. A-10-CA-00504-LY. 1
Postponed
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM RETAINED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALICIA PEREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY. NO. 1:11-CV-00019-LY. 1
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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF JUNE 28 AND JULY 5, 2011.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 26, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM THE CITIZENS REGARDING THE PROPOSED FINAL LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE POTENTIAL 2011 BOND REFERENDUM.
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 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SYNAGRO OF TEXAS-CDR, INC. FOR A TEXAS POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT.
Taken into Executive Session
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 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 SESSION OF JUNE 28, 2011.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 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, JULY 19, 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 MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 26, MAY 3, MAY 10, MAY 17, MAY 24, MAY 31, JUNE 21, JUNE 28 AND JULY 5, 2011.
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