Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 13, 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. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012 AS "PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF ARGOSY AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS, 1003 JUSTIN LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $763,227.16 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 01, 2012.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPENSATION ISSUES, INCLUDING:
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- THE JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT CONDUCTED BY HRMD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011-12;
- IMPLEMENTATION METHOD AND DATE FOR MARKET ADJUSTMENTS AND OTHER COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS;
- EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY THE MARKET SURVEY, INCLUDING PURCHASING DEPARTMENT, AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND EMPLOYEES ON THE PEACE OFFICE PAY SCALE; AND
- OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM COMPENSATION POLICY REPORT AND GENERAL SCHEDULE FOR FOLLOW-UP ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 10AE0198JE, AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR ARTERIAL "A".
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00264NB, REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY INC., FOR DRUG TEST KITS.
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9. DECLARE TWO PALLET JACKS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE TO THE BROWN SANTA PROGRAM, A NON-PROFIT CIVIC ORGANIZATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 99AE601-JJ, MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR FERGUSON ROAD DESIGN PROJECT.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 24 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS (IN PRECINCT ONE):
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- TERMINATE AN OLD PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DEVELOPERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARMER LANE EXTENSION; AND
- A NEW PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DEVELOPERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARMER LANE EXTENSION PHASE 2B. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CYCLING TEAM FOR A BICYCLE ROAD RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUESTED PURCHASE OF EXCESS, UNUSED, FORMER RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR OLD JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 0.75 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 290 EAST IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FIRE MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (HODDE LANE #2957) - GRANT PROVIDES PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS INCURRED BY EIGHT LOCAL AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE HODDE LANE FIRE THAT STARTED SEPTEMBER 4, 2011;
- APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FIRE MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (PEDERNALES #2959) - GRANT PROVIDES PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS INCURRED BY 18 LOCAL AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE PEDERNALES FIRE THAT STARTED SEPTEMBER 4, 2011;
- APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FIRE MITIGATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (STEINER #2960) - GRANT PROVIDES PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS INCURRED BY 13 LOCAL AGENCIES TO COMBAT THE STEINER RANCH FIRE THAT STARTED SEPTEMBER 4, 2011;
- NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDING FOR OVERTIME RESOURCES FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ENFORCEMENT; AND
- AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES, TO EXTEND THE TERM OF A ONE-TIME GRANT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE APPROVAL OF AND PAYMENT FOR COMPLETED SERVICES; THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO EXPAND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIRING RANGE.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 CAPITAL PROJECTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF FURNITURE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA, AUSTIN.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR SUSAN BELL.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE TEMPORARY HOUSING OF INMATES DURING EMERGENCIES.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE REVISED WEEKLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 12, 2011.
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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.
22. RATIFY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AT REIMERS RANCH PARK WITH DAVIS ENGINEERING, INC.1
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 140 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 71 EAST AND TEXAS HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT FOUR, FOR INCLUSION IN THE ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2005 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ) 2
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CAMERON ROAD AND TEXAS HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT TWO, FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND - 2011 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WINDDATA DATA CENTER. 5
26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DRAFT LETTER TO CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE COVERING OUTSTANDING ISSUES RELATED TO COUNTY PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- THE MASS GATHERINGS ACT;
- IMPROVEMENTS TO ELROY, MCANGUS AND KELLAM ROADS;
- PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN;
- PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.1
27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE FOR GRAZING CONTRACT ON COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY INCLUDING:
- LESSEE'S AUTHORITY TO DENY UPSHUR COUNTY ACCESS TO ADJACENT COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY; AND
- REQUEST BY UPSHUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR AN EASEMENT TO CONTINUE TO ACCESS ITS PROPERTY THROUGH TRAVIS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY.1
28. 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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 28, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR TWO PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "IMAGINE WAY" AND "FOXTROT LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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A1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING CHIMNEY OAKS AT LAKE TRAVIS SECTION 1 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 38 AND 39, BLOCK B (AMENDED PLAT - ONE LOT - 6.314 ACRES - BRASADA LANE - NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 28, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 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 OCTOBER 25, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. PUBLIC HEARING: RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE CORPORATION'S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (ARGOSY AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS), SERIES 2012.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (ARGOSY AT CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS), SERIES 2012; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PROJECT.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ON MONDAY, MARCH 19, 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
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