Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 28, 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 PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATION. (ACTION ITEM #23)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(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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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $1,070,701.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 10 TO FEBRUARY 16, 2012.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REPLACE SECTIONS 10.020 THROUGH 10.022 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATED TO TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT FOR TRANSPORT HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, ST. DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER, AND PEDIATRIX MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MAGELLA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NORTHEAST METRO PARK BMX TRACK AREA IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.
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8. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120130LP, CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, FOR LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING SERVICES.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TOWARD THE PURCHASE AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF AIR QUALITY MONITORING.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR QUINLAN PARK ROAD DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, RW ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120116SH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER.
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12. 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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13.
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- APPROVE THE TECHSHARE RESOURCE SHARING ADDENDUM TO THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMON INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM, ODYSSEY COURT ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM AND OPTIONAL MODULES; AND
- APPROVE THE SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE ODYSSEY CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2012 LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FM 973 AND DECKER LAKE ROAD EXTENSION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CHAPTER 45 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO INCLUDE:
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- 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
- REPLACE CURRENT CONTENT OF CHAPTER 45 IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH NEW CONTENT.
17. RECEIVE BRIEFING BY CITY OF AUSTIN ON PROGRESS OF THE UPPER AIRPORT BOULEVARD INITIATIVE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, LIFE ANEW, INC, TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID, INC. AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF LAW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLINIC FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 SAFEHAVENS GRANT PROGRAM, MANAGED BY COUNSELING & EDUCATION SERVICES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVES AND CONSTRAINTS FOR THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE USE OF EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION BALANCES.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESS COALITION, INC. FOR SPACE IN A COUNTY FACILITY TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
Postponed
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- REQUEST TO JOIN LOCAL RESIDENTS AND EXTEND AN INVITATION TO OFFICIALS FROM HAINING AND RUGAO, CHINA TO VISIT TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- INVITATION TO ESTABLISH SISTER CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH THESE TWO CITIES.
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.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. 5
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MELANIE BOYTE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
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27. RATIFY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AT REIMERS RANCH PARK WITH DAVIS ENGINEERING, INC.1
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28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1. 1 (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 1
Postponed
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2
Postponed
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING PROJECT HUDSON. 5
CONSENT ITEMS
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, MARCH 20, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOT 1 OF THE RIVERCLIFF, SECTION TWO, PHASE A SUBDIVISION AND LOT 19 OF THE RE-PLAT OF LOTS 15-19 RIVERCLIFF SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN IN PRECINCTS ONE AND FOUR. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND G?MEZ)
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ADDED ITEM
A1. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS OF PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF FURNITURE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA, AUSTIN.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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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- RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS; AND
- OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS FOR THE CORPORATION'S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, AND
- APPROVE THREE INVOICES TOTALING $750.00 FROM AN UNDERWRITER ON THE CORPORATION'S NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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 RESOLUTION NAMING WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR SERIES 2012 BONDS TO BE ISSUED WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN HEALTH FACILITIES OF LONGHORN VILLAGE.
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CAPITAL IDEA CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENTS LUNCHEON
SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 12:00 TO 1:00 PM.
1345 PHILOMENA ST., AUSTIN, TX 78723
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
(THE LAND, WATER, AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN )
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012, AT 4:00 P.M.
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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