Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND (ACTION ITEM #31)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON 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) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES FOR SUBDIVISIONS.
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 1 OF THE FULKERSON SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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5. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 COUNTY BUDGET.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AN ORDER REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY;
2. ADDITIONAL ACTION TO ADDRESS REMAINING FIRE ISSUES OR CLEAN UP IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
3. OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES TO RESPOND TO EXCEPTIONAL DROUGHT CONDITIONS.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY, SECTION 10.045 (LEAVE WITH PAY), AS IT RELATES TO EMPLOYEES WHO SUFFERED A LOSS DUE TO THE RECENT WILDFIRES ¬¬OF SEPTEMBER 2011. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZING THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO REAPPRAISE PROPERTY WITH FIRE DAMAGE LOCATED IN "AREAS DECLARED TO BE A NATURAL DISASTER AREA BY THE GOVERNOR" THAT OCCURRED IN TRAVIS COUNTY DUE TO WILDFIRES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
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1. SEPTEMBER 2011; AND
2. PINNACLE FIRE, APRIL 17, 2011.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT ON OCTOBER 4, 2011.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS110261ML, FAMILY ELDERCARE, FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 11K00268JW, PAVEMENT RESTORATION, INC. FOR ASPHALT REJUVENATION PROGRAM.
Added to Consent

12. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT NO. IL990109OJ, CITY OF AUSTIN/DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE, TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROAD RECYCLING, IFB NO. B110218-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, LP.
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14. ACCEPT CERTAIN ITEMS AS A DONATION FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION, TEXAS A & M.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 1 OF THE FULKERSON SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT DESSAU ROAD AND CRYSTAL BEND. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to Consent

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS OUTLINING DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED 2011 BOND REFERENDUM, PROPOSITIONS ONE AND TWO, TO PRESENT TO VOTERS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FEE STRUCTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING PREMISES LOCATED IN THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING AND MUTUAL TERMINATION OF THE LEASE AS OF JUNE 30, 2010.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH 2011 TAX RATE:
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1. TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX RATE;
2. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE; AND
3. TOTAL AD VALOREM TAX RATE.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
2. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE COMING OF AGE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS RSVP) GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT WILL EXTEND THE CURRENT TERM BY THREE MONTHS WITH NO INCREASE IN FUNDS AND AN ADDITIONAL THREE MONTH EXTENSION WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS; AND
3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET ISSUES AND REQUESTS FOR FUNDING, INCLUDING:
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1. MARKET SALARY SURVEY RESULTS CONDUCTED BY HRMD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011;
2. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT ONE FOLLOW-UP; AND
3. REQUEST FOR SALARY INCREASE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FROM THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET RULES.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET AND REQUESTS FOR FUNDING. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.076, SECURITY)
Taken into Executive Session

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

28. 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 $505,917.88 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2 TO SEPTEMBER 8, 2011.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REFUND PROGRAM §10.021; AND
2. APPROVE REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.

OTHER ITEMS

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED BY VOTERS DURING THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINT SHOP TO PROCESS APPROXIMATELY 325,000 INSERTS FOR THE 2011 - 2012 TAXPAYER NEWSLETTERS.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE 2011 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN:
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1. AUTHORIZATION TO PRINT BOOKLET AND DONOR FORM;
2. AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS THE 2011 FISCAL AGENT;
3. LIST OF RECIPIENT FEDERATIONS AND CHARITIES FOR USE IN THIS YEAR'S CAMPAIGN; AND
4. CAMPAIGN SOLICITATION STRATEGY AND APPOINTMENT OF LEAD DEPARTMENTS AND/OR PERSONS.

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.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE LAND IN THE GILLELAND CREEK WATERSHED IN PRECINCT ONE. ^{1 AND 2}

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN HARPER PARK TWO, LP V. CITY OF AUSTIN, NO. 03-10-00506-CV, THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 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 SESSIONS OF AUGUST 30 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE DONATION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT K9 FROM THE 100 CLUB OF CENTRAL TEXAS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
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A2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B110222-JE, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDER'S:
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1. APAC OF TEXAS-WHEELER COMPANIES, GROUPS A, B AND C (PRECINCT 1, 2 & 3);
2. ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN, LLC., GROUP D (PRECINCT 4); AND
3. J. D. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY, LTD., GROUPS E AND F.

A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECURITY MEASURES AT 700 LAVACA. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.076, SECURITY)
Taken into Executive Session

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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 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 SESSIONS OF AUGUST 23, 30 AND SEPTEMBER 6, 2011.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 23 AND 30, 2011.

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COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN TOWN HALL MEETING

DAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
14000 WESTALL STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78724
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 AT 6:15 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 COUNTY BUDGET.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
CALL FOR PROJECTS PUBLIC HEARING

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND