Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 20, 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 REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 10-D, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 303-315 AND LOTS 324-339 (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - 34 TOTAL LOTS [33 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND 1 GREENBELT LOT] - 15.17 ACRES - SHOREVIEW OVERLOOK DRIVE) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK H OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH LOT LINES OF LOT 7, BLOCK 48 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00155OJ, THE RETIREMENT STORE, CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE 457(B) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSIONS TO 43 CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL EXTENSION MODIFICATIONS ON THE COURT'S BEHALF (SEE ATTACHMENT A FOR LIST OF CONTRACTS).
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.
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8. APPROVE THREE MONTH EXTENSIONS TO:
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1. CONTRACT NO. PS090092RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN; AND
2. CONTRACT NO. PS090104RE, AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE, FOR SOCIAL SERVICES.

9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BLOOD TEST KITS.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL060254RE, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (RAY MARSHALL CENTER), FOR HUMAN RESOURCES STUDY.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. LA110090LC, CYRUS NETWORKS, LLC, FOR DATA CENTER LEASE SPACE.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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)
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 10-D, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 303-315 AND LOTS 324-339 (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - 34 TOTAL LOTS [33 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS AND 1 GREENBELT LOT] - 15.17 ACRES - SHOREVIEW OVERLOOK DRIVE) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 39 AND 40, BLOCK H OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH LOT LINES OF LOT 7, BLOCK 48 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION THREE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO LCRA BUOY PERMIT #B00045 AT BOB WENTZ PARK AT WINDY POINT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF NEW LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CREDIT UNION FOR REPLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND THE OFFICE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF COMMUNITIES PUTTING PREVENTION TO WORK (TOBACCO FREE WORK PLACE) GRANT FUNDS BY $75,264, DUE TO A LATE START IN THE PROGRAM.
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19. 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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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY AND ANY BABY CAN FOR THE PROVISION OF HOME-BASED COUNSELING SERVICES.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2010 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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1. REVIEW THE COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
2. APPROVE THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE REPORT; AND
3. APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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23. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FOTOWATIO RENEWABLE VENTURE, LLC (SOLAR FARM) FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

24. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASEOF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $1,217,952.91 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 2 TO DECEMBER 8, 2011.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN PARKING MOBILITY INITIATIVE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER REGARDING ETHICAL AND TRAINING STANDARDS FOR JUVENILE CASE MANAGERS.
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28. RECEIVE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE JUVENILE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FROM THE JUVENILE CASE MANAGEMENT FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2012 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN AIR FORCE.
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Taken into Executive Session.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LINDSEY HALE TO THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD AS THE COUNTY JUDGE'S APPOINTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014.
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32. 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).

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RETIREMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE, NICK MACIK AFTER 16 YEARS OF SERVICE. (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.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 360. 1 AND 3

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FILE AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS SUPPORTING THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S PETITION FOR REVIEW IN HARPER PARK TWO, LP V. CITY OF AUSTIN. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. BAR-K RANCHES POA, LLC (SAMUEL F. & PATRICIA L. ALBUS RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

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

38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 1

39. 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)

40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF LEASE AGREEMENT AT 700 LAVACA WITH AUSTIN SUITES MANAGEMENT, LTD. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2

41. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES TO FILL VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR ON JANUARY 1, 2012:

1. STAN WILSON;
2. RENEA DECKARD;
3. TINA MORTON; AND
4. DOLORES LOPEZ.

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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 SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 22 AND 29, 2011.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: STEINER RANCH PHASE 2, SECTION 10, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK C (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - 14 TOTAL LOTS (10 COMMERCIAL LOTS, 2 OPEN SPACE LOTS, AND 2 PRIVATE JOINT USE ACCESS LOTS) - 60.93 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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, DECEMBER 20, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 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 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF QUICKBOOKS PRO 2012 FOR USE BY THE CORPORATIONS.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998.
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