Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 30, 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. CANCELED. THE ITEM REGARDING A REQUEST TO USE APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES OF LAND IN LITTLE WEBBERVILLE PARK IN PRECINCT ONE AS CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND WORKING AREA FOR THE CALDWELL LANE DRAINAGE PROJECT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE OBSERVATION OF "A NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE" AT NOON ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2011.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS:
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1. WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL - PROGRAM EXPANSION; AND
2. BIG AUSTIN - EX-OFFENDER RE-ENTRY PILOT.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. REVISED APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FREQUENT USERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND USDA SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE TO CONTINUE THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR CHILDREN COORDINATOR PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION;
4. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE - PLANNING GRANT WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT UNTIL AUGUST 2012;
5. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
6. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE PERSONNEL RELATED EXPENSES FOR TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION GRANTS IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENTS ARE FULLY EXECUTED;
7. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
8. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT IN THE CIVIL COURTS UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
9. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
10. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
11. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED; AND
12. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 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 $1,148,511.65 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 12 TO AUGUST 18, 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 ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESTOWN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431 IN JONESTOWN TO INCLUDE:
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1. WAIVING THE POLICY FOR NAMING OF TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES SINCE THIS IS A LEASED PROPERTY;
2. APPROVING THE NAME OF THE LEASED PROPERTY AS THE "TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER AT JONESTOWN"; AND
3. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE LEASE AN ADDITIONAL YEAR.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL, INC., TO USE COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2011.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120001EC, TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, FOR WILDLIFE DAMAGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE ADDITIONAL CITY FUNDING (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110133EC, CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
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13. APPROVE ADDITION OF FUNDS (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL070037RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES.
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14. REVISED: APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110250EC WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR STATE AGENCIES.
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15. REVISED: APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110251EC WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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16. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020037RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, FOR DEAF INTERPRETER SERVICES.
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17. REVISED: APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110277EC WITH TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION RELATED TO AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICORPS.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000299KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVAYA/NORTEL PBX ADMINISTRATION, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE, RFP NO. P110225-LC, TO THE HIGH RANKED PROPOSER, AFFILIATED TELEPHONE.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060341RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES TO D. LADD PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES.
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100110DW, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY REENTRY ROUND TABLE, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

23. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S STANCE ON PURSUING A TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM INCLUDING THE CREATION OF A TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY, FUNDING AND STAFFING. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIB AND PHASE IIIA, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 10(A)(1)(B) OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND CONSIDER SPECIFIC PARCELS FOR COMPLETION. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE ONLY FROM TITLE 30, CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FOR SECTION 30-2-159 (PRIVATE STREETS) FOR THE AUSTIN SEVENTY ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN LAKE VIEW ESTATES AND LAKE RIDGE ESTATES IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CITY OF AUSTIN AND LONE STAR RAIL STAFF ON URBAN RAIL.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION TO USE THE DEL VALLE DAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN AND ISSUE ASSOCIATE PRESS RELEASE.
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OTHER ITEMS

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
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1. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AND
2. ELECTIONS.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING POLICY AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT NO. 696-PD-0-1-L-L0306 M-011 BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2011- 2012 CONTRACT TERM.
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33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2011.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 65 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SH 130 AND U.S. HWY. 71 EAST IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 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 BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 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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