Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

	Agenda Backup 13 MB Work Session October 4, 2011

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 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 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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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 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT FOR MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2011 AS "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH."
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required

6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to Consent: (a & c-f)

1. RATIFICATION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
2. RATIFICATION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
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3. RATIFICATION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
4. RATIFICATION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
5. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A BUDGET REDUCTION IN THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM, LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AND
6. REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION TO CREATE A FULL-TIME ATTORNEY IV POSITION WITHIN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES HEARINGS AND PATERNITY MATTERS.

TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BLAKE MANOR ECO-DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT - EIGHT LOTS - 10.6 ACRES - BLAKE MANOR ROAD) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to Consent

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SIDEWALK VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-3-191 (AS PER SECTION 4.2.5 - SIDEWALK OMISSIONS - THE TRANSPORTATION CRITERIA MANUAL) WHICH REQUIRES SIDEWALKS ON ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS ON LINDEN ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 41 BLOCK M IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to Consent

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SIDEWALK VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-3-191 (AS PER SECTION 4.2.5 - SIDEWALK OMISSIONS - THE TRANSPORTATION CRITERIA MANUAL) WHICH REQUIRES SIDEWALKS FOR ALL NEW SUBDIVISIONS FOR D. MORGAN ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to Consent

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

12. 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 $569,831.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 16 TO SEPTEMBER 22, 2011.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to Consent

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. DECLARE VEHICLES AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to Consent

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS110249ML, RENEA HICKS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
Taken into Executive Session

OTHER ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES, AND RELATED ISSUES, FOR THE SECOND FLOOR OFFICE SUITES AT 700 LAVACA. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
   1. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
   2. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES; AND
   3. ELECTIONS (VOTER TABULATION DISTRICTS, OR VTDS); AND
2. PRECLEARANCE SUBMISSION AND/OR SUPPLEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUND MONIES INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to Consent

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM COUNTY CLERK TO USE RECORDS MANAGEMENT FUNDS TO PURCHASE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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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 < 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.

20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES EDWARD LINCOLN (MOORE CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MAKAYLA ATKINS.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.

ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP TO ADDRESS DAMAGE CAUSED BY RECENT WILDFIRES AND INJURIES SUFFERED BY COUNTY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING REMAINING FIRE ISSUES, CLEAN UP IN TRAVIS COUNTY, COLLABORATION WITH FEMA AND OTHER RELIEF AGENCIES, AND RELATED ISSUES.
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Work Session Backup Agenda
Travis County Commissioners Court
Work Session

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROPOSED COMPENSATION POLICY CHANGES FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
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NOTICE OF POSSIBLE QUORUM HAS BEEN CANCELED:
After Action Report Meeting Regarding Labor Day Fires

Austin/Travis County Emergency Operations Center
AT COMBINED TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATION CENTER
5010 OLD MANOR ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011, AT 9:30 A.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, OCTOBER 10, 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

Proposed Groundwater Rule Amendment Public Meeting

WEST SERVICE CENTER - TOWN HALL
4501 FM 620 NORTH, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 AT 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Proposed Groundwater Rule Amendment Public Meeting

EASE SERVICE CENTER - COMMUNITY HALL
6011 BLUE BLUFF ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011 AT 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND