Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(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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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION NOMINATING BAZAARVOICE, INC. AS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PROJECT.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO PRINT 1000 COPIES OF THE 2012 COMMUNITY DASHBOARD REPORT.
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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. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE STATE FUNDED PORTION OF THE DWI COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN PRETRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO RECEIVE YEAR THREE OF A POTENTIAL FOUR YEAR GRANT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT'S DRUG COURT.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET ISSUES AND GUIDELINES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $485,429.02 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 27 TO FEBRUARY 2, 2012.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 11K00142JW, G. CREEK, INC., FOR FIRING RANGE LANE ADDITION AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, TNR LOCATIONS, IFB NO. B120071-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VILLEDA BUILDING SERVICES.
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11. DECLARE LIST OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTORING SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, RFS NO. S110042-DW, TO THE THREE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS (PS120113DW), SOUTH WEST KEY PROGRAMS, INC. (PS120112DW) AND AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND BOYS HARVEST FOUNDATION, INC. (PS120114DW).
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DRAFT COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN AND RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ROBINHOOD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT SECTION 2 - NINE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED UNITS; AND
- A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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- SECTION 2 LOT 11 BLOCK 9;
- SECTION 2 LOT 1 BLOCK 9;
- SECTION 2 LOT 19 BLOCK 1; AND
- SECTION 3A LOT 12 BLOCK B. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
16. 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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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FURNITURE SELECTIONS AND ARCHITECTURAL FINISHES FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AND OFFICES RELOCATION PROJECT AT 700 LAVACA.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER ASSOCIATION AND THE COMBINED LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS FOR A REDUCED RENTAL FEE TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY LUEDECKE ARENA FOR A FUND RAISER BENEFITTING THE FALLEN TEXAS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION OF DEDICATION PLAQUES UPON COMPLETION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1 SECTION 1C FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT - THREE TOTAL LOTS - 0.860 ACRE - CITY OF MANOR ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE TRAVEL TO SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO FOR THE 2012 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY LAW SOCIETY, WITH TRAVEL PAID OUT OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION'S HOGG FOUNDATION GRANT-PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISIONS TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE MINORITIES FOR EQUALITY IN EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, LIBERTY, AND JUSTICE, INC. PROGRAM FOR SERVICES TO FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013:
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- NELL PENRIDGE; AND
- STEVE ALBERT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF TOM MOODY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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 < 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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. 1
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR BUDGET TRANSFER OF $80,000.00 FROM ALLOCATED RESERVES TO PAY FOR AN ENGINEERING EVALUATION AND REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TWO EAST METRO PARK STRUCTURES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUESTS FOR ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT OR OPEN SPACE IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY USING NOVEMBER 2011 VOTER APPROVED BOND FUNDS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL THE COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 180 ACRES OF LAND NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TAYLOR LANE AND F.M. 969 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2011 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
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 SESSIONS OF JANUARY 24 AND 31, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 26, 2012.
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 TO 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 4 AND 5, BLOCK G OF RIVER RIDGE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE (PEREZ, ET AL. V. STATE OF TEXAS, ET AL., CAUSE NO. 11-CA-00360-OLG-JES-XR, U.S. DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT, SAN ANTONIO). 1
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NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 24 AND 31, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 24 AND 31, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION - Canceled
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVES AND CONSTRAINTS FOR THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AND RELATED ISSUES.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012, 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
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) RALLY
SUPPORT MARKET STUDY FUNDING
ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2012, AT 5:30 P.M.
AFL-CIO AUDITORIUM
1106 LAVACA AUSTIN, TX 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHPLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ANNUAL MEETING
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2012, AT 11:00 A.M.
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, ROOM 437
1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
2ND ANNUAL CAPITAL AREA EMERGENCY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT
ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012, AT 9:00 A.M.
PALMER EVENT CENTER
900 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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