Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 31, 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 TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 54, BLOCK B OF BARTON CREEK, SECTION H, PHASE 2 -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. AT 1:45 P.M. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH TXI AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING GREENPRINT LAND ALONG GILLELAND CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER IN PRECINCT ONE.
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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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY AS "TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH"; AND
2. RECOGNIZE THE 2012 "JUMP UP AND STOP TEEN DATING VIOLENCE" OUTREACH CAMPAIGN. (JUDGE BISCOE)

TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE 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 -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE RESERVE AT LYNNBROOK PRELIMINARY PLAN (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (PRELIMINARY PLAN -35 TOTAL LOTS (34 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND ONE DRAINAGE/GREENBELT/OPEN SPACE LOT) 11.563 ACRES -CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN SECTIONS 3 AND 5, LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK (REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN – 96 TOTAL LOTS, 93 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND THREE OPEN SPACE LOTS – 44.08 ACRES – SPEIDEL DRIVE – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. THE TERMINATION OF THE 2005 BOND, PROPOSITION 2 PROJECT FOR TWIN CREEKS ARROYO DOBLE; AND
2. AUTHORIZATION FOR TNR TO USE THE REMAINING $554,000.00 OF 2005 BOND PROPOSITION 2 PROJECT BUDGET FROM THE TWIN CREEKS ARROYO DOBLE PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT REIMERS RANCH. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 2; AND
2. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 2. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIC; AND
2. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FOR THE BLUFFS AT LAKE TRAVIS – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLIAMSON AND TRAVIS COUNTIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY ROAD 138 LOCATED IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ESTABLISHING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES FOR SUBDIVISIONS; AND
2. AN ORDER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISIONS SUPPLIED BY GROUNDWATER FROM THE TRINITY AQUIFER.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000 TO THE COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

15. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CITY OF AUSTIN AND COUNTY STAFF REGARDING COMMUNITIES PUTTING PREVENTION TO WORK (CPPW) INITIATIVE AND JOINT CITY/COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATIONAL GRANT (CTG) PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION FUND FOR VETERANS' ASSISTANCE TO CONTINUE THE PORTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERAN'S COURT WITHIN THE CRIMINAL COURTS FUNDED BY THE GRANT;
2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT AND IN HOME FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM WITHIN JUVENILE PROBATION;
3. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABLY BLOCK GRANT LOCAL ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM WITHIN JUVENILE PROBATION;
4. NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT RESOURCES FOR ONE-TIME RESPONSE EQUIPMENT.
5. ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FORMULA GRANT – INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE CRIMINAL COURTS; AND
6. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO CLARIFY EXPENDITURES WITHIN BUDGET CATEGORIES AND BUDGET TRANSFER LIMITS FOR THE PROGRAM WITHIN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH HEWLETT PACKARD'S TANDEM AND ED BLUESTEIN LOCATIONS TO COMBINE AND AVERAGE THE EMPLOYEE AND PROPERTY VALUE REQUIREMENTS; AND
2. A SUBSTANDARD ROAD AGREEMENT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO TANDEM BLVD.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. 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 $784,679.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 13 TO 19, 2012.
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20. 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 PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03008, PROMOTION.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
2. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR USE OF REVENUE RETURNED UNDER COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS RULE 251.3.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CULVERT PIPE, IFB NO. B120066-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC.
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24. DECLARE ITEM AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVACR REPAIR SERVICES, B120065-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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1. YPS REFRIGERATION II, LLC - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
2. HIDALGO INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.

26. APPROVE ORDERS EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF CELLULAR AND DATA SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(c) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
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1. AT & T MOBILITY;
2. VERIZON WIRELESS;
3. SPRINT; AND
4. T-MOBILE USA.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990080TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (CABA) SYSTEM.
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OTHER ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (CTRMA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2, 2012 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2014.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE.
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Taken into Executive Session

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR AND BY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorne y
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.

31. 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

32. 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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 17, 2012.
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C4. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2011.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 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 NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 17, 2012.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 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 17, 2012.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
REVISED LANGUAGE ADDED: CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS:

1. PRESIDENT;
2. VICE-PRESIDENT;
3. SECRETARY;
4. TREASURER; AND
5. ASSISTANT SECRETARY.

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PUBLIC MEETING TO RECEIVE INPUT
ON A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012, 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO THE SECOND PUBLIC MEETING WITH COUNTY CONSULTANTS REGARDING OPTIONS FOR FINANCING AND DEVELOPING A PROPOSED NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AND TO GIVE INPUT.