Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 11, 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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2. 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. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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Taken into Executive Session

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CENTRAL TEXAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL FORUM FOR BLACK PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS FOR HOSTING THE STATE OF TEXAS' REGIONAL CONFERENCE, LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2011, IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING PROJECT OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE 2011 PROGRAM YEAR WITH DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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1. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION;
2. LAKE OAK ESTATES ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1 DESIGN SERVICES; AND
3. ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING EXPENSES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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8. APPROVE NEW CONTRACT WITH THE HOGG FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE RESOURCES TO CREATE AN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL EXPAND AND ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO HIGH RISK YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
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9. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE WORK TO DATE BY BROADDUS & ASSOCIATES ON THE CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN REFINEMENT AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING ADDITIONAL WORK.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

10. 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 $1,028,817.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 23 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2011.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE PRECINCT THREE PERSONNEL ACTION UNDER TRAVIS COUNTY CODE ? 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS110282DW, RHONDA HOHMANN, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL VISITATION SERVICES FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS110165DW, AUSTIN RECOVERY CENTER, INC., TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES.
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14. DECLARE LIST OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROCUREMENT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT 02C00166LC, HART INTERCIVIC, INC., FOR THE DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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1. AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR STEINER RANCH, PHASE ONE, SECTION 10A, LOT 413 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT - TEN (10) SEPARATE STRUCTURES WITH A TOTAL OF 20 SINGLE-FAMILY UNITS (16.38 ACRES, UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE); AND
2. A CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 13 BLOCK K IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 31 BLOCK M, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO COMPLETION OF THE SMART BUILDING B LOCATED AT 3404 SOUTH FM 973:
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1. APPROVE THE SMART BUILDING B DEDICATION PLAQUE; AND
2. REQUEST TO SET NOVEMBER 17, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR THE GRAND OPENING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS FROM AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TECOLOTE FARMS, INC. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TERMINATION OF COUNTY WATER OUTLET IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING PRECLEARANCE SUBMISSION AND/OR SUPPLEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SERVE AS TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN 2011 FISCAL AGENT.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED COMPENSATION POLICY CHANGES FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING:
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1. RECOMMENDED POLICY LANGUAGE RESTRICTING RAISES UPON RECLASSIFICATION TO NO HIGHER THAN THE MIDPOINT OF THE NEW RANGE AND ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTIONS, IF APPROPRIATE; AND
2. RECOMMEND A PERFORMANCE REVIEW SYSTEM IN SUPPORT OF THE RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A PERFORMANCE-BASED PAY SYSTEM.

26. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2012 FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER TEN BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTINUE THE TRUANCY COURT PROJECT FOR THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR OPERATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPPOINTMENT OF TODD CRICKMER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPPOINTMENT OF JOHN JACKSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 3.19 ACRES OF LAND IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE BUDGET MARKUP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: L&I SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 16, ED SEELING'S SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, L.L.P.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO JOINTLY HOST THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES SPRING 2012 EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE WITH THE CAPITAL AREA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR, ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, L.L.P.

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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, 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

TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING

5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011, 1:00 P.M. TO 2:30 P.M.

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

EAST 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