Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 17, 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 EMPLOYEE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED PARKING POLICY, INCLUDING ZONED PARKING.
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT 1 CARRIAGE CROSSING SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 0.658 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A OF THE SCHMIDT ADDITION SUBDIVISION -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE RESOURCES FROM THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO ACQUIRE LANDS FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE MANAGED BY TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR); AND
- AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO CONTINUE THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM MANAGED BY TNR.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. 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 $501,307.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 30 TO JANUARY 5, 2011.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HATE CRIMES TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES:
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- CONTRACT NO. 11K00092JE, BLACKMON MOORING OF TEXAS, INC. (PRIMARY CONTRACTOR); AND
- CONTRACT NO. 11K00144JE, BELFOR USA GROUP, INC. (SECONDARY CONTRACTOR)
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS110249ML, RENEA HICKS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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14. DECLARE LIST OF CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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15. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF TASERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FROM GT DISTRIBUTOR FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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Taken into Executive Session.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING UPDATE FROM PURCHASING AGENT ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER TRANSITION SERVICES, RFS NO. S110195-LC, INCLUDING:
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- PROJECT AND EVALUATION PROCESS; AND
- APPOINTMENT OF BOTH A PROJECT FACILITATOR AND ORGANIZATIONAL PLANNING TEAM AS OVERSIGHT MANAGEMENT TEAM SUPPORTING THE PROJECT FACILITATOR.
TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT 1 CARRIAGE CROSSING SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 0.658 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A OF THE SCHMIDT ADDITION SUBDIVISION -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- A PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCE AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR FM 1626 BETWEEN WEST OF BRODIE LANE AND FM 2304 (AKA MANCHACA ROAD), IN PRECINCT THREE;
- A PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCE AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR FM 969 BETWEEN FM 3177 (AKA DECKER LANE) AND HUNTERS BEND ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
- RESOLUTIONS SUPPORTING TRAVIS COUNTY'S PASS-THROUGH TOLL FINANCE AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR PORTIONS OF FM 973 AND FM 969 IN PRECINCT ONE AND A PORTION OF FM 1626 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND HUBER) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION FOR REDUCED FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION SHOW BARN ON JANUARY 21, 2012, JUNE 23, 2012, AUGUST 11, 2012 AND OCTOBER 6, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ELECTION FOR A PRO RATA ASSESSMENT OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS IN CONFORMITY WITH CHAPTER 253 OF THE TRANSPORTATION CODE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RICK WHINERY DRIVE, EMMET PARKWAY AND QUIET POND COURT IN WELLS BRANCH. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A FUNDS TRANSFER FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY TREASURER TO THE OFFICE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR (TAX OFFICE) FOR THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF UNCOLLECTIBLE NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS CHECKS RECEIVED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SALES TAX TRANSACTION THAT WERE NOT COVERED BY THE LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR AND BY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE.
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26. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (CTRMA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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.
27. 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
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. 5
29. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING:
- CURRENT STATUS OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; AND
- OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY LOCATED AT 502 E. HIGHLAND MALL BLVD. 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT TERMS OF RECENTLY APPOINTED TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. 3
31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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 JANUARY 3, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE THE SETTING OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 24, 2012 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES FOR SUBDIVISIONS.
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A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ALLOW CREMATION OF JUAQUIN YSLA, JR, DECEASED INDIGENT PERSON. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071,
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 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.
2. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 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.
2. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012, 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 A 24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO NOVOGRADAC AND COMPANY'S JOURNAL OF TAX CREDITS TOTALING $350.00.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE USING THE TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE A LATERAL FILE AND TWO MATCHING OFFICE CHAIRS TOTALING $837.97 PLUS TAX, FOR THE NEW TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE POSITION IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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PUBLIC MEETING TO RECEIVE INPUT
ON A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012, 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO THE FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS TO HEAR FROM OUR CONSULTANT ABOUT OPTIONS FOR FINANCING AND DEVELOPING THE SITE AT 308 GUADALUPE AND TO GIVE YOUR INPUT TO THE ANALYSIS AHEAD.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER
STAR FLIGHT CREW QUARTERS OPENING CEREMONY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2012, AT 2:00 P.M.
4900 MUELLER BOULEVARD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723
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.
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