Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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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 ON THE POTENTIAL SALE OF A 0.092 ACRE (3,990 SQUARE FEET) EASEMENT AREA TO THE PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUESTED AND NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER LINE TO SERVE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY'S NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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2. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. 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 $1,045,944.29 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 18 TO NOVEMBER 24, 2011.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03008, PROMOTION.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY PLAN DUE TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG).
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION TO SERVE AS THE DONATION COORDINATOR DURING TIMES OF DISASTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

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1. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM FROM COMPUTROLS, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a) (2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM COMPUTROLS, INC AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B120020LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, H AND H FENCE.
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10. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 11C00180LD, POLICE MOTORCYCLES, FROM BEAUDRY MOTORS TO BIG SKY BMW KAWASAKI, INC.
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11. APPROVE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM UNISYS CORPORATION TO BURROUGHS PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC. FOR CHECK AND CASH AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT AND RELATED MAINTENANCE OF THE TAX OFFICE QUANTUM PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL SALE OF A 0.092 ACRE (3,990 SQUARE FEET) EASEMENT AREA TO THE PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUESTED AND NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER LINE TO SERVE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE COUNTY'S NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, AUSTIN FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA LOT 14 BLOCK K IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPOINT FOUR VOTING MEMBERS AND FOUR ALTERNATES TO THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 38A AND 40A, BLOCK D OF THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 38 AND 40 BLOCK D BELVEDERE PHASE ONE (REVISED PLAT - TWO LOTS - 2.538 ACRES - CARLTON RIDGE COVE) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROJECTS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO USE CAMPO SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM METROPOLITAN MOBILITY (STP MM) FUNDS ALLOCATED BY THE CAMPO POLICY BOARD.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO POST NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY SMOKING POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER BOARD FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM - PHASE 30.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CREATION OF A NON-INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECEIVING EMPLOYEE INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED PARKING POLICY, INCLUDING SECTION ON ZONED PARKING.
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22. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2011.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SHERIFF'S OFFICE REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE TRAINING FUNDS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING;
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1. REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES HEIMSATH;
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HENRY GILMORE'S DECISION TO STEP DOWN AND EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION FOR HIS SERVICE; AND
3. ISSUANCE OF CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO INTERESTED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ADAM KING TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF SHIRENE GARCIA TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REGINA JACKSON AND RUDOLF WILLIAMSON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RACHEL JACKSON, DECEASED V. JOHN A. FORD, M.D., AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; ACTION NO. A-10-CA-522-SS. 1

27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PLAT FOR RECORDING: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16, 17, 24, AND 25 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER TWO SUBDIVISION - 69 LOTS - TRAVESIA WAY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT TWO.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO UPDATE AND STRENGTHEN WATER QUALITY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 108, THE REPEAL OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS IN CHAPTER 82, THE REVISION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN CHAPTERS 82 AND 64, THE ADDITION OF NEW SUBCHAPTERS H THROUGH K TO CHAPTER 82, AND THE ADDITION OF NEW CHAPTER 104.
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
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1. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
2. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES; AND
3. ELECTIONS (VOTER TABULATION DISTRICTS)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2011, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF LIEN FOR A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER THAT PARTIALLY REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED ON JUNE 22, 2006.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE:
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1. RELEASE OF LIEN; AND
2. REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-24.

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

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 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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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)

EDUCATION AND POLICY CONFERENCE - DECEMBER 7-9, 2011
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - DECEMBER 8, 2011, 12:00 P.M.
HYATT LOST PINES
575 HYATT LOST PINES ROAD
LOST PINES, TEXAS 78612

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011, AT 6:00 P.M.
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND