Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR THE COMING OF AGE GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM PHASE 29 FOR QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS; AND
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE LEGAL EXPENSES FROM TITLE IV-E LEGAL ADMINISTRATION FUNDS.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012 INDIRECT COST RATES.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY IN TRAVIS COUNTY'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS FOR THE CORPORATIONS' MANAGER WHO WILL PROVIDE BACK-UP AS NEEDED FOR CASH/INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

6. 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 $605,655.20 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 19 TO AUGUST 25, 2011.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
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2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUSTICE OF PEACE PRECINCT 5 FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO GRANT PERMISSION UNDER BUDGET RULE 12B TO LEANNE COURTNEY, TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE FORENSIC NURSE, TO TRAVEL TO MONTREAL, CANADA, FROM OCTOBER 18 THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2011, TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL FORENSIC NURSING CONFERENCE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 23 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
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10. APPROVE LIST OF AUTO-RENEWAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (93 TOTAL) AND CONTRACTS (211 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INSULATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B110209-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. MCCULLOUGH HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
2. GG'S CONSTRUCTION LLC, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110271SW, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR.
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13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL110272SW, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
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14. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS110283ML TO D. LADD PATILLO AND ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIB IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIA IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH R AND B SPORTS, LLC FOR A TRIATHLON AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FURLONG DRIVE, A TRAVIS COUNTY-MAINTAINED ROADWAY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. 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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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION TO USE THE DEL VALLE DAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN AND ISSUE ASSOCIATE PRESS RELEASE. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND GÓMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

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

OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:

   i. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;

   ii. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES;

   iii. ELECTIONS; AND

2. PRECLEARANCE SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S RESPONSE TO REDUCTION IN JURY PAY BY STATE OF TEXAS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONTINUATION OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISPATCH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR WITH THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPALITIES:
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1. CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE;
2. CITY OF JONESTOWN;
3. CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY;
4. CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD; AND
5. CITY OF MANOR.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ORDER DESIGNATING THE MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION, ALL TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, AND MOBILE EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO SELECT COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET:
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1. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FLYER; AND
2. APPOINTMENT OF TEAM TO ASSIST WITH SELECTION.

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 < br /> 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.

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PEGGY C. WERNER (SEAN L. MURPHY RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

29. 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

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING. 1

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 AUGUST 16, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF THAXTON ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "SOLIS PLACE" AT THE SOUTH END OF MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES FOR SUBDIVISIONS.

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1345 AND 1346 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 AMENDED PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING WHETHER TO CONVERT TO BI-WEEKLY PAYROLL OR, ALTERNATIVELY, RETAIN CURRENT SEMI-MONTHLY PAYROLL.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 16, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 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 APPROVE PAYMENT OF $120.00 IN REGISTRATION FEES FOR ANA POMPA TO ATTEND UNIFORM PHYSICAL CONDITION STANDARDS INSPECTION PROTOCOL TRAINING RELATED TO THE TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 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 APPROVE TWO INVOICES TOTALING $1,575.00 FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING PROGRAM AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY MAMMOGRAM EVENT.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701

THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2012 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. - CANCELED
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. - CANCELED
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD

MEETING UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102 DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND