Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY REQUEST FOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY DECISION TO AUTHORIZE USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER TO TEMPORARILY HOUSE HORSES DISPLACED BY RECENT FIRES IN BASTROP COUNTY.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. 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 $1,028,255.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 26 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2011.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DETERMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEAVE POLICY IN ORDER TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS ON EMPLOYEES. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND GÓMEZ)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN RENEWAL ITEMS FOR 2012 PLAN YEAR:
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1. UHC ADMINISTRATIVE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012; AND
2. RETIREE CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FOR THE OVER 65 RETIREE PHARMACY ONLY PLAN.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

8. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HATE CRIMES TASK FORCE
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RECORDS STORAGE BOXES, IFB NO. B110194-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BRACANE COMPANY.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, IFB NO. B110262-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. K B CONTRACT CLEANERS, GROUPS A, B, C, D AND E; AND
2. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SERVICES, GROUP F.

TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AUTHORIZATION FOR TNR TO BEGIN SUBMITTING AGENDA REQUESTS TO USE $10.3 MILLION OF 2001 BOND PROPOSITION 1 PROJECT SAVINGS FOR CURRENT AND NEW UNFUNDED PROJECTS THAT MEET THE RELATED BOND ISSUANCE STATEMENTS (FUNDS 460,465,468,471, 508 AND 512) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS; AND
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TERMINATION OF THE 2001 BOND FM 973 PEDESTRIAN WAY PROJECT.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 5 BLOCK K IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ASSIGNMENT AND AMENDMENT OF THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE LICENSE AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION:
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1. NOMINATING CAROLYN KONECNY, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF COMMUNITYCARE, TO CONTINUE SERVING ON THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT TRUST ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
2. NOMINATING DEBBIE LAUDERMILK, TRAVIS COUNTY INVESTMENT MANAGER, TO SERVE ON THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT TRUST ACCOUNT INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO RENEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2012 SHERIFF'S AND CONSTABLES' FEE SCHEDULES.
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19. DISCUSS RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET RULES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET ISSUES AND REQUESTS FOR FUNDING.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY IN TEXPOOL, LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, FOR THE CORPORATIONS MANAGER, ANDREA SHIELDS, TO MANAGE ANY CASH TRANSACTIONS AS NEEDED.
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22. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. A. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM;
2. B. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE YEAR TWO OF A POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR GRANT TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S EXISTING DRUG COURT;
C. APPROVE MINOR FORM REVISIONS REQUESTED BY THE GRANTOR FOR THE PHASE 29 CONTRACT FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
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3. D. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION'S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM;
4. E. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD; THE CONTRACT IS FOR THE FIFTH AND FINAL YEAR OF THE GRANT; AND
5. F. ANNUAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT CARE COORDINATOR IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE.

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23. 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.

24. RECEIVE TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED STATE BUDGET, PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 140.004.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S RESPONSE TO REDUCTION IN JURY PAY BY STATE OF TEXAS.
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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.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 44.21 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL OF THE DECISION BY THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS REGARDING MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND USE TAXES PAID BY THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR TO THE STATE ON RETURNED NSF CHECKS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1997 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 23, 2011.

C4. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B110223-CW, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED RENEWAL TO THE INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (IL080042RE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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 JULY 19, JULY 26, AUGUST 2 AND AUGUST 9, 2011.

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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

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, 3:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND