Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 18, 2011

	Agenda Backup 20 MB Work Session October 20, 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.

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 ON AN ORDER CONCERNING 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 PROCLAMATION NAMING OCTOBER 22, 2011 AS VOLENTE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS A FIRE DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY."
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE FORMULA GRANT - INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
2. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCREASE THE AWARD FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE PROVIDE HOUSEHOLD HEATING AND COOLING ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW INCOME FAMILIES OR INDIVIDUALS BECOME ENERGY SELF-SUFFICIENT;
3. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN TRAFFICKING LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE JOINT INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO REIMBURSE PROGRAM RELATED OVERTIME WITHIN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
4. AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO REPORT GENERATED PROGRAM INCOME IN THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CRIMINAL COURTS' DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $633,677.95 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 30 TO OCTOBER 6, 2011.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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9. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ORTHOTIC SERVICES AND DEVICES BEING OFFERED AS PART OF AN EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT PROGRAM AT NO COST TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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10. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A PROGRAM FOR ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS TO PURCHASE DIGITAL HEARING AIDS AND SERVICES AT DISCOUNT PRICES AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO JOB ORDER NO. 11, CONTRACT NO. 10K00268RV, FORE CONSTRUCTION, FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES-FIRE DOOR UPGRADES PROJECT.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DONATION OF BODY-WORN VIDEO CAMERAS TO THE PARK RANGER PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE DEVELOPER OF ANGELWYLDE SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. RESCIND ACTION TAKEN SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 FOR THE ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE BLOCK A LOT 9 PRELIMINARY PLAN;
2. RESCIND ACTION TAKEN SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE BLOCK A LOT 9;
3. PARTIAL VACATION OF ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE BLOCK A LOT 9; AND
4. RESUBDIVISION OF ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE BLOCK A LOT 9 (8-SINGLE FAMILY LOTS - 40.333 ACRES - ANGELWYLDE DRIVE - APPROPRIATE FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON SITE WASTE WATER - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY - LAND STATUS GRANTED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN).

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.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING A SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO MAKAYLA ATKINS. 1

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIMS FROM AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TECOLOTE FARMS, INC.1
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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 SEPTEMBER 20, 2011.

C4. APPROVE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY BETWEEN BRADSHAW ROAD AND CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2012, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETE IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 10T00219CW, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIALS, TYPE A.
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A2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF RODRIGUEZ ROAD TO "SIMPSON LANE" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE UPDATE ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES FOR SUBDIVISIONS.
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FOURTH ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY
700 LAVACA STREET, FIRST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND