Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 1, 2011

	Agenda Backup 90 MB Work Session November 3, 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 CLOSE OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY BETWEEN BRADSHAW ROAD AND CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE FOR CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 14, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "SIMPSON LANE" OFF RODRIGUEZ ROAD NEAR FM 1625 IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #23)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: L&I SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 16, ED SEELING'S SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #24)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. 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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION REGARDING "AUSTIN ADOPTION DAY" TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2011 AT GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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 $978,780.20 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 14 TO OCTOBER 20, 2011.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
Added to Consent, excluding part B.

1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - EMERGENCY SERVICES, CONSIDER AND APPROVE NEW JOB CLASSIFICATIONS, INCLUDING JOB DESCRIPTIONS.
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9. APPROVE TUITION/FEES AWARD FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN'S EMERGE PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Added to Consent

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE, RFP NO. P110296-EC, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SUN LIFE FINANCIAL.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 700 LAVACA STREET, UPPER LEVELS ROOF REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B110266-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Added to Consent

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 130 HYDRONIC BOILER REPLACEMENT TO THE SOLE BIDDER THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC.
Added to Consent

13. DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Added to Consent

14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00204OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Added to Consent

15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080039VR, VICTORIA COUNTY, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
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16. REVISED: APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00267RV, JOB ORDER NOS. 9 AND 10, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT TO SURETEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS120027DW, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC., HUDSON SAUSAGE COMPANY AND CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM 2011-2012 SEASON.
Added to Consent

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FY 2011 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, IFB NO. B110298-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CEDA-TEX SERVICES.
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19. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B110281-LD FOR NON OEM AUTOMOTIVE PARTS.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS110280DW, GENAUSTIN, FOR GROUP FACILITATION SERVICES.
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21. DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO CLOSE OLD LOCKHART HIGHWAY BETWEEN BRADSHAW ROAD AND CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE FOR CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 14, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "SIMPSON LANE" OF RODRIGUEZ ROAD NEAR FM 1625 IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: L&I SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 16, ED SEELING'S SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TERMINATION OF INTERPORT PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN INTERPORT HOLDINGS, LTD., AND TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE; AND
2. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESTON VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY WITHIN RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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1. CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM THE PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PURCHASE A 0.092 ACRE (3,990 SQUARE FEET) WASTEWATER UTILITY EASEMENT FOR SUBSURFACE USE OF PARKLAND IN NORTHEAST METRO PARK; AND
   
2. CONSIDER SCHEDULING A DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THIS PROPOSAL, AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PRELIMINARY PLAN: GREEN CROSSING PRELIMINARY PLAN (223 TOTAL LOTS - 94.00 ACRES - VON QUINTUS ROAD) IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES; AND
2. A RESOLUTION TO CONSERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AUSTIN SEVENTY ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN (18 TOTAL LOTS: 15 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 2 WATER QUALITY POND LOTS, AND 1 COMMERCIAL LOT) - 30.94 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 IN PRECINCT THREE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN ENERGY, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 TO CONTINUE THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE PLUS 1 PROGRAM PROVIDING UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF AUSTIN ENERGY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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34. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICE TO RECEIVE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION'S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM; AND
2. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO RECEIVE A THREE-YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE INVOLVED WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE TO CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. RELATED TO SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY OF SECURITIES PURCHASED BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND AMENDMENT TWO RELATED TO CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERRORS.
Taken into Executive Session

OTHER ITEMS

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY OUTLET IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY:
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Item 36B taken into Executive Session

1. MODIFICATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS AND RELATED ISSUES; AND
2. THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER ON A PERMANENT BASIS TO CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING THE LAS LOMITAS SUBDIVISION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
   

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXTEND ZONED PARKING TRIAL PERIOD AT 700 LAVACA FOR AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS TO ALLOW COMMITTEE TO COMPLETE ITS WORK.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CONTRACT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (FORMERLY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE.
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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.

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT SATURN. 5
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 37 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PEARCE LANE AND FM 973 SOUTH IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 2

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDDIE HALL V. QUINCY LAMONT STILES.1
Postponed

42. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 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 OCTOBER 18, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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 SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 2011.

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

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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 SESSION OF OCTOBER 18, 2011.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011, AT 11:30 A.M.
TXDOT AUSTIN DISTRICT OFFICE
7901 N. IH 35, BLDG. 7, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Work Session Backup Agenda
Travis County Commissioners Court
Work Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STATUS.

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ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS LEGISLATIVE FORUM

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
HILTON AUSTIN

500 EAST 4TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF TRAINING:
EFFECTS OF PROPOSED HEALTHCARE REGULATIONS ON TRAVIS COUNTY OPERATIONS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011 AT 2:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND