Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 26, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED FINAL LIST OF PROJECTS FOR THE POTENTIAL 2011 BOND REFERENDUM.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(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.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF HARVEY L. DAVIS AS THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS MANAGER AND TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANT CASH INVESTMENT MANAGER AFTER ALMOST FOURTEEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET HEARINGS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCREASE THE AWARD AND EXTEND THE GRANT TERM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES AND MINOR HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND
2. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE AMERICORPS PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $740,089.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 8 TO JULY 14, 2011.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON AN EMPLOYEE SURVEY REGARDING WHETHER TO CHANGE FROM A TWICE MONTHLY TO A BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL AND A DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CAFETERIA AT 700 LAVACA.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONVERSION OF PEACE OFFICERS AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS FROM 28-DAY PAY CYCLE TO A 7-DAY PAY CYCLE, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2011. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE UNIFIED VICTIM IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM BETWEEN THE NEW YORK CITY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR ON-GOING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN RELATED TO FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM CAPITAL AREA OF GOVERNMENTS UNDER RULE 251.3 OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO SUBMIT ELIGIBLE EXPENSES FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA RESULTING FROM THE PINNACLE AREA FIRE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

16. APPROVE PRE-QUALIFIED LIST FOR SURVEYING SERVICES, RFQ Q110049-DG, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS:
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1. JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP;
2. LANDMARK SURVEYING;
3. MWM DESIGNGROUP ;
4. GORRONDONA & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
5. GIL ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, INC.;
6. PAPE-DAWSON ENGINEERS;
7. BURY + PARTNERS;
8. TERRA FIRMA;
9. HALFF;
10. BAKER-AICKLEN & ASSOC. INC.;
11. LNV, INC.
12. VICKREY & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
13. UNITECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS;
14. MACIAS AND ASSOCIATES, L.P;
15. IT GONZALEZ ENGINEERS;
16. SURVEYING AND MAPPING;
17. INLAND GEODETICS;
18. RONTIER SURVEYING COMPANY;
19. CAPITAL SURVEYING COMPANY, INC.;
20. LTRA & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
21. LAND DESIGN SERVICES, INC.; AND
22. MCGRAY & MCGRAY.

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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18. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO PROVIDE THE OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BUILDING COMMISSIONING (FLOORS 3 THROUGH 15, EXCLUDING 8TH FLOOR COMPONENTS) AND CONTINUOUS COMMISSIONING (FLOORS 3 THROUGH 15) SERVICES AT 700 LAVACA, AS FOLLOWS:
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1. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH VISION BUILDING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, LLC (VISIONBEE); AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO VISION BUILDING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, LLC (VISIONBEE).

20. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS RELATED TO CONTRACT NO. 09T00329LD, EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES:
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1. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION; AND
2. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO SWS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BRIDGE 155 REPLACEMENT DESIGN, RFQ NO. Q110114-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, UNINTECH CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) NO. S110505-CG, FROM ADVISORY TEAM FOR FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AT 308 GUADALUPE STREET IN AUSTIN, TX:
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1. EVALUATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED SHORTLIST OF FIRMS;
2. COMMENCEMENT OF INTERVIEWS WITH THE SHORT-LISTED FIRMS; AND

3. AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM AFTER INTERVIEWS.

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR REMODEL OF 700 LAVACA: GROUND, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, RFP NO. P110231-RV, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, FLINTCO, LLC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HAZY HILLS OFFICE PARK FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLORADO RIVER TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS STREAMBANK PROTECTION PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL POLICY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RESPONSES TO THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL;
2. RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE ACTION TO INCREASE BURIAL CAPACITY;
3. DIRECTION REGARDING LONG-TERM SOLUTION;
4. COUNTY CREMATION POLICY; AND
5. SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING.

(THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

27. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY INVESTMENTS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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28. APPROVE REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS FOR PRINTING AND SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH TO ATTEND THE 2011 CONFERENCE.
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OTHER ITEMS

29. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET PROCESS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADD BETH BLANKENSHIP TO REPLACE CHARLES VAUGHN ON THE PLAN SERVICE CENTER AND SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE RECORDING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GREAT-WEST LIFE AND ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXPENDITURE OF REMAINING FUNDS HELD BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE LAKE TRAVIS ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2011.
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33. DISCUSS REQUEST THAT THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING AUTHORITY DISTRIBUTE HARD COPIES OF BACK-UP MATERIALS/DOCUMENTATION FOR THE ITEMS LISTED ON CAMPO AGENDA BEFORE AND DURING CAMPO BOARD MEETINGS AND UPON REQUEST. (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.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. SHIRLEY

BRADFORD (CITY OF LAGO VISTA TEXAS RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EDWENNA B. LONG (CHRISTOPHER N. TAYLOR RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. VINCENT G. MURDOCK (CITY OF AUSTIN RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. STEPHEN MICHAEL FLETCHER (BRUCE G. SMITH RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MARTHA ALVAREZ RAMIREZ. 1

39. 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

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA WITH DWYER MURPHY CALVERT, LLP. 1 AND 2

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND NEAR GILLELAND CREEK IN PRECINCT ONE.(COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2

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 SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY USE A PORTION OF LITTLE WEBBERVILLE PARK AS CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND WORKING AREA BEGINNING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2011 AND CONTINUING FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ONLY
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1. 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. (ACTION ITEM #2 - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION)

1:30 P.M.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE 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.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF LETTER TO THE PARKS AT WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY APARTMENT PROJECT, REGARDING THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT; AND
2. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN INVOICE OF $500.00 TO THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR STAFF'S TIME.

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