Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 21, 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 RELATED TO A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AVAILABLE FROM HUD REGARDING THE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROJECT IDEAS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2012.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION NOMINATING BAZAARVOICE, INC. AS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PROJECT AND RELATED ISSUES.
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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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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EAGLE RESOURCE PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
3. NEW APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE TRAUMA INFORMED ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT FOR JUVENILES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA AND ARE SERVED BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
4. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO CLOSE OUT THE GRANT TERM AND DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS FOR THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE.

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 $804,332.61 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 3 TO FEBRUARY 9, 2012.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REPLACE THE SECTIONS 10.020 THROUGH 10.022 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATED TO TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 12) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069-OJ, FORTE, INC. FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES.
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10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00037OJ, JI SPECIALTY SERVICES, INC., FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR COUNTY'S SELF-FUNDED WORKERS COMPENSATION AND AUTO LIABILITY PROGRAMS.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NED GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING RENOVATION, CONTRACT NO. PS120087JE, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, TTG GOETTING INC.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIALS TYPE A GRADE II, IFB NO. B120023-CW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RACHEL'S TRUCKING, LLC.
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13. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS110121JT, ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 12K00137JW FROM HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY, INC., TO SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY FOR PLAIN VIEW WATERLINE.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 10T00080NB, ALLSTATES COATINGS COMPANY FOR TRAFFIC PAINT.
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17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK FOR A PURCHASING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. MA080155LC, FUTURE COM, LTD., FOR IT SECURITY PRODUCTS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VAGARY EVENTS FOR A BICYCLE ROAD RACE AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE AN EARMARK ON THE CAR RESERVE FUND OF $365,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND TO CONSTRUCT A BURIAL SERVICES PAVILION FOR THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CEMETERY ON WELLS SCHOOL ROAD.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CHAPTER 45 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO INCLUDE:
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1. RENAME CHAPTER 45 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FROM "DISCOUNTS FOR USE OF CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FACILITIES BY PUBLIC ENTITIES" TO "TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER MISSION, LICENSING AND OPERATIONS"; AND
2. REPLACE CURRENT CONTENT OF CHAPTER 45 IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH NEW CONTENT.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN COLONIA SERENDIPITY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TNR'S REQUEST TO USE UP TO $500,000 FROM PRECINCT TWO 2001 BOND PROJECT SAVINGS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE QUINLAN PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP OF THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION, TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE, AND THE OFFICE OF PROGRAM COORDINATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION-COMMUNITY DEMONSTRATION FOR SYSTEM OF CARE EXPANSION-ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL SYSTEMS ENRICHING TEXAS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT, RATIFICATION AND RENEWAL OF:
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1. THE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT SETTING THE FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ROLES, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD IN DELIVERY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES; AND
2. THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY SETTING FORTH THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.

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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON RECENTLY ENACTED LAW (TAX CODE SECTION 11.131) AND VOTER APPROVAL OF PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF A 100% DISABLED VETERAN.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. REQUEST TO JOIN LOCAL RESIDENTS AND EXTEND AN INVITATION TO OFFICIALS FROM HAINING AND RUGAO, CHINA TO VISIT TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
2. INVITATION TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH THESE TWO CITIES.

28. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2010 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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29. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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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.

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

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 396. 1 and 3

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 542. 1 and 3

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

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MELANIE BOYTE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING PROJECT HUDSON. 5
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36. RATIFY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AT REIMERS RANCH PARK WITH DAVIS ENGINEERING, INC.1

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2

38. 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
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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 FEBRUARY 7, 2012.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 7, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR ARGOSY AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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1. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS;
2. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING; AND
3. OTHER RELATED MATTERS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.