Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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 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) (ACTION ITEM #3)
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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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TRANSPORTATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT 2 TO THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT TWO:
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- ACCEPT AND IMPROVE 950 FEET OF MICHAEL'S COVE IN RIVER COVE SUBDIVISION; AND
- LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RIVER COVE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE FUNDING FROM EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR USE IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2011 HMAC PROGRAM TO RESURFACE CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED NEW EXTERIOR SIGNAGE FOR 700 LAVACA BUILDING.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RENEW THE LEASE WITH TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID, INC. FOR LEASE SPACE AT 4920 NORTH IH-35. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPOSITION REPORTING GRANT WITH THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE. A NEW GRANT THAT PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH GATHERING DISPOSITION DATA ON FELONY CASES;
- APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FOR A WILDFIRE MITIGATION GRANT WITH TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; A NEW GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FUNDS TO REMOVE POTENTIAL FUEL FOR FIRES ON COUNTY-OWNED LAND;
- APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO APPROVE ADDING UNSPENT FISCAL YEAR 2011 FUNDING TO THE EXISTING FISCAL YEAR 2012 PARENTING IN RECOVERY PROJECT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE SERVING AS THE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT LEAD;
- APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DUAL DIAGNOSIS UNIT WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013;
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WHICH IMPLEMENTS CLEAN AIR STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY IN TRAVIS COUNTY; THE AMENDMENT CONTINUES THE CURRENT GRANT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2012 AND 2013; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON METHOD OF SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S 2012 DEBT ISSUANCE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $1,251,959.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 2 TO MARCH 8, 2012.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM COMPENSATION POLICY REPORT AND GENERAL SCHEDULE FOR FOLLOW-UP ACTION.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING FEE CHANGES AND INFORMATION LETTER FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE:
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- INCREASE IN AUTOPSY FEES;
- REVISED FEE SCHEDULE; AND
- INFORMATIONAL LETTER TO COUNTIES THAT CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FOR AUTOPSY SERVICES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 11K00279JE, J.D. RAMMING PAVING, LTD., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM.
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- APPROVE PROCUREMENT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND STAFF; AND
- APPROVE REVISED PROCUREMENT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXTRADITION STAFF.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP, STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 10T00154JW, FROM GO GREEN SQUADS TO GO GREEN SQUADS, LLC.
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21. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD WITH LEXISNEXIS FOR ONLINE RESEARCH SERVICES.
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, DEPENDENTS AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS, RFP NO. P110080-OJ, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA.
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23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS090255LC, LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (LSI), FOR BEFIT IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SELECTION OF FURNITURE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA, AUSTIN.
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25. RECEIVE UPDATE ON ISSUES RELATED TO A PROPOSED PILOT PROGRAM WITH PARKING MOBILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF LYNN PERKINS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 2015. (COMMISSIONER G?MEZ)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL MUNSCH TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SHARON SELIGMAN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSFER THE FACILITIES DEPARTMENT TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET.
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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.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ARMANDO DE LARA. 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN THE WILBARGER CREEK WATERSHED. 1 AND 2
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PERFORMANCE OF AND COMPENSATION AND FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS FOR LEROY NELLIS, CURRENT BUDGET DIRECTOR/FORMER INTERIM COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET. 3
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR REAL ESTATE AND DOWNTOWN OFFICE BUILDING FROM D2000, A TURN KEY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. 1 AND 2
34. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE OFFER TO SETTLE DISPUTES WITH WATTINGER/KEMNITZ, INC. DBA W/K MECHANICAL AND CARRIER CORPORATION CONCERNING THE MALFUNCTIONING 30 TON CHILLER AT THE GAULT BUILDING. 1
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 MARCH 6, 2012.
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A1. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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 MARCH 6, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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 MARCH 6, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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 REVISED VERSIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION'S RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONNAIRE AND POLICY GUIDELINES.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A RELEASE OF LIEN FOR A FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER THAT PARTIALLY REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED IN 2006.
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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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