Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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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 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

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

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE LAKE TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CAVALIERS ON WINNING A RECORD-SETTING TWO-TIME STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN VOLLEYBALL AND FIFTH STRAIGHT STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, AND A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BOYS GOLF TEAM, A RUNNER-UP GIRLS GOLF TEAM, THE STATE FINALIST MIGHTY CAVALIER MARCHING BAND, AND MULTIPLE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO INCLUDE GENERATED PROGRAM INCOME FROM THE FIRST QUARTER IN THE BUDGET FOR THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY PRETRIAL SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

6. 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 $942,710.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 16 TO DECEMBER 22, 2011.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10AE0146LP, RVI PLANNING INC., FOR ONION CREEK GREENWAY PHASE 1 DESIGN.
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT IL070209VR WITH ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS FOR REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD TO ERNST & YOUNG, LLP FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES ON FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH HAWKINS, DELAFIELD & WOOD LLP FOR LEGAL SERVICES ON FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS 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

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WESTMINSTER GLEN HOA FOR PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF A SECOND RADAR SPEED SIGN WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WESTMINSTER GLEN AVENUE, A TRAVIS COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADWAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIA, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND RATIFY THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS BY THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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• AUTHORIZATION TO ASSIST DEPARTMENTS THAT EXPERIENCED WATER DAMAGE FROM THE INCIDENT OF DECEMBER 23, 2011 TO REPLACE OR RELOCATE AND REPLACE NECESSARY FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT TO CONTINUE DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY;
• AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE RISK FUND AS THE FUNDING SOURCE TO COVER THE EXPENSE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ABOVE BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, INCLUDING THE COUNTY'S $50,000 PROPERTY INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE; AND
• AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST INTERIM SETTLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY'S PROPERTY INSURANCE CARRIER TO COVER THE COST OF REPAIRS AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.

16. APPROVE BONDS FOR TINA MORTON, COURT-APPOINTED TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AMENDING LIST OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO TEXPOOL FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR AND BY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
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19. APPROVE ORDER SETTING TERMS FOR MEETING FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT.
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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
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.

20. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. 1

21. 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

22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH VINSON AND ELKINS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1

23. 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

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY LOCATED AT 502 E. HIGHLAND MALL BLVD. 1 AND 2

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 31, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 54, BLOCK B OF BARTON CREEK, SECTION H, PHASE 2 IN PRECINCT THREE.
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ADDED ITEM

A1. APPROVE ORDER SETTING TERMS FOR MEETING FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTS AT LAW.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012, 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, JANUARY 3, 2012, 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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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012, AT 6:00 P.M.

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

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY SMOKING POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.

COMMISSIONERS COURT INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATION TO MAKE ALL TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED AND LEASED FACILITIES AND PROPERTY TOBACCO-FREE.