Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 13, 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 CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY.
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Taken into Executive Session.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM PURCHASING AGENT ON FOLLOWING:
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1. CANADIAN PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (P3) CONFERENCE; AND
2. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS FOR ADVISORY TEAM FOR FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF A P3 FOR NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM090255LC, SAP PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR BEFIT SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT.
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5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 09T00220NB, (OEM PARTS AND LABOR [MOTORCYCLE MACHINERY, ETC.] FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MOTORCYCLES) FROM COWBOY HONDA OF KYLE TO KENT POWERSPORTS OF AUSTIN.
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1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00034OJ, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE; AND
2. REJECT TERRORISM COVERAGE UNDER THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 (TRIA), AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE TRIA POLICY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120048DW, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR INPATIENT TREATMENT AND POST TREATMENT SERVICES FOR MENTALLY ILL MISDEMEANOR DEFENDANTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOME REHABILITATION, PLAIN VIEW ESTATES WATER CONNECTIONS PROJECT, IFB NO. B110291-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES, IFB NO. B120005-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
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1. SOUTHERN TIRE MART, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
2. GCR TIRE CENTERS, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

10. APPROVE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE SALE OF A 0.092 ACRE (3,990 SQUARE FEET) WASTEWATER UTILITY EASEMENT ON LAND LOCATED WITHIN NORTH EAST METRO PARK TO THE PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PCDC) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER LINE TO SERVE PCDC'S PLANNED RENEWABLE ENERGY PARK. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT NEW AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES IN THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN AREA USING FUNDING FROM A LOCAL INITIATIVES PROJECTS GRANT FROM TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR A FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) POSITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,620 FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2012 FOR A SLOT/POSITION TO MONITOR NON-POTABLE WATER SALES FROM THE US 183 FACILITY IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN - 3 TOTAL LOTS (1 RETAIL LOT AND 2 SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED LOTS) - 27.9 ACRES - HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD);
2. VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN SECTION TWO PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 78 TOTAL LOTS (76 SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED LOTS AND 2 CONDOMINIUM LOTS) - 18.75 ACRES - HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD); AND
3. VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, LTD. IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE GREYROCK RIDGE PRELIMINARY PLAN [PRELIMINARY PLAN - 393 TOTAL LOTS (386 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 6 OPEN SPACE/WATER QUALITY POND LOTS, AND 1 AMENITY LOT) - 177.853 ACRES] STATE HIGHWAY 45 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL WITH BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT GOING TO MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION "YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND." (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND G?MEZ)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH SHOW IN PRECINCT ONE:
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1. REDUCED RENTAL FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ON JANUARY 12 THROUGH 15, 2012 AND JANUARY 20 AND 21, 2012; AND
2. WAIVER OF SECTION 14, FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATERING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY SMOKING POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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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 REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE DE-OBLIGATED AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT RESOURCES FOR ONE-TIME PURCHASES TO SUPPORT EXISTING PROGRAMS; AND
2. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TO OBTAIN SAFETY VESTS FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FOUR.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

20. 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 $229,111.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEMBER 1, 2011.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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22. APPROVE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAVEL COSTS FOR ONE FINALIST INTERVIEWING FOR THE PLANNING & BUDGET OFFICE COUNTY EXECUTIVE POSITION.
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OTHER ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY GOVERNING COURT APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES ADKINS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO AND PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND HUBER)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO NOTIFY THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT IT HAS NO OBJECTION TO GIVING HONORARY RECOGNITION TO ROY Q. MINTON BY DESIGNATION OF A SINGLE STREET SIGN WITH HIS NAME ON ELEVENTH STREET IN HONOR OF HIS LONG AND STORIED CAREER.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCTS:
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1. A. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
2. JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES; AND
3. ELECTIONS (VOTER TABULATION DISTRICTS).

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.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 3.16 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BURLESON ROAD AND U.S. 183 SOUTH IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. 2

28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR ON JANUARY 1, 2012. 1

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC RECORDING SYSTEM (MERS CORP.). 1

30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE CERTAIN OPEN SPACE LAND NEAR GILLELAND CREEK IN PRECINCT ONE AND DISCUSS DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH TXI. 1

31. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A .029 ACRE SECTION OF LYNNBROOK DRIVE AS DEDICATED BY SEPARATE INSTRUMENT RECORDED AT VOLUME 3651, PAGE 860 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF LOT 1 CARRIAGE CROSSING SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT (PARTIAL VACATION OF A FINAL PLAT - 1 TOTAL LOT 11.47 ACRES -RIVER HILLS ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN NATHAN GREEN V. JODIE MCGARITY, (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

A2. 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. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING BY D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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 AND A PAYOFF-STATEMENT FOR A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER THAT RECEIVED A LOAN EXECUTED IN MARCH 2007.
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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