Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
March 8, 2012
Work Session Agenda
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1 RIVERCLIFF SECTION TWO PHASE A AND LOT 19 REPLAT OF LOTS 15-19 RIVERCLIFF SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT -ONE LOT - 15.39 ACRES - RIVERCLIFF DRIVE - NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(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. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2012 AS "PURCHASING MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120116SH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER.
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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.
7. 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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8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040149ML, LIMESTONE COUNTY FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES.
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9. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING HOSPITAL SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE HELI-PAD CAMERAS IN CONJUNCTION WITH STARFLIGHT OPERATIONS:
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- SETON HEALTHCARE D/B/A SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY; AND
- ST. DAVID'S HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP.
TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1 RIVERCLIFF SECTION TWO PHASE A AND LOT 19 REPLAT OF LOTS 15-19 RIVERCLIFF SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - ONE LOT - 15.39 ACRES - RIVERCLIFF DRIVE - NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE PHASE 1 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER'S ERRORS IN ?82.216(B), TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS SUPPLIED BY CENTRALIZED GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ENDING COMMUNITY HOMELESS COALITION, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE IN THE PALM SQUARE BUILDING.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $1,144,590.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17 TO FEBRUARY 23, 2012.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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AT 1:45 P.M.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REPORT FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDING:
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- REVISIONS TO REPORT SINCE THE LAST COURT PRESENTATION;
- THE JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT CONDUCTED BY HRMD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011-12; AND
- IMPLEMENTATION DATE FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS AND OTHER COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS.
OTHER ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF FURNITURE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA, AUSTIN.
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22. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS OF PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF VOTER REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AMENDED EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE NOTICE FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURES (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FILING).
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE'S OFFICE TO USE TRAINING FUND FOR TRAVEL COSTS TO ATTEND POLICE WEEK 2012 IN WASHINGTON, DC FROM MAY 11 THROUGH 17, 2012 TO HONOR FALLEN PRECINCT TWO DEPUTY, CORPORAL KEVIN LEE AIGNER.
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26. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 FROM PRECINCTS THREE AND FOUR CONSTABLES.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM
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 FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TERRY A. LUMPKIN & ROBIN A. LUMPKIN (ESTHER F. MONTOYA RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. CONSIDER OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 0.84 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 2
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE:
- REQUIREMENTS OF THE MASS GATHERINGS ACT;
- UPDATE ON IMPROVEMENTS TO ELROY, MCANGUS AND KELLAM ROADS;
- PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 2
31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 1
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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 FEBRUARY 14 AND 21, 2012.
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A1. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND CENTRAL HEALTH ON THE 1115 MEDICAID WAIVER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 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 FEBRUARY 14 AND 21, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 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 FEBRUARY 14 AND 21, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 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 THE FOLLOWING:
- INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP; AND
- CORPORATIONS MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO OUTSIDE AUDITOR ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- SUBMISSION OF LETTERS TO MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS, ROSEMONT AT HEATHERBEND APARTMENTS, TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS AND ROSEMONT AT HIDDEN CREEK APARTMENTS REGARDING THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND
- SUBMISSION OF FOUR INVOICES TOTALING $2,000.00 TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS FOR STAFF'S TIME.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 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 THE FOLLOWING:
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- INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 FROM ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP; AND
- CORPORATIONS MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO OUTSIDE AUDITOR ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS INITIATIVES.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2012, 10:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
URBAN COUNTIES BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
500 W. 13TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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