Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 27, 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 TWO STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "IMAGINE WAY" AND "FOXTROT LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #21)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE DRAFT COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN AND RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS IN PRECINCTS ONE AND FOUR. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF LIEUTENANT RICHARD GRUETZNER AFTER 39 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICE AND RAY MARSHALL CENTER ON THE 2011 EVALUATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENTS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2012:
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- REAPPOINTMENT OF PHILIP P. HUANG, M.D., M.P.H, AS HEALTH AUTHORITY; AND
- DESIGNATION OF PAUL HINCHEY, M.D., BIRCH DUKE KIMBROUGH, M.D., AND JOSE G. CABANAS, M.D., EACH INDIVIDUALLY, AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO USE GRANT MONEY FROM THE CHILDREN'S CONTINUUM TO SEND STAFF FROM PARTNER AGENCIES TO A TWO-DAY TRAINING IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- REVISED RESOLUTION FOR THE TRAUMA INFORMED ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE PROGRAM WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; GRANTOR REQUESTED REVISED WORDING FROM THE APPLICATION APPROVED BY COURT ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012;
- REVISED APPLICATION FOR THE EAGLE RESOURCE PROJECT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, AND JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; GRANTOR REQUESTED REVISED PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND RESOLUTION WORDING FROM THE APPLICATION APPROVED BY COURT ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012;
- CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO RECEIVE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RESOURCES ON BEHALF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL CURRICULA FOR THE RANSOM AND SARAH WILLIAMS FARMSTEAD PROJECT IN SOUTH TRAVIS COUNTY;
- CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO CONTINUE THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND USE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE'S BUDGET FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROCESS TO FILL BUDGET DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND BUDGET VACANCY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $654,180.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 9 TO MARCH 15, 2012.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD):
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- B. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03008, PROMOTION.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPENSATION ISSUES, INCLUDING:
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- REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HRMD AND UNRESOLVED ISSUES FROM DEPARTMENTS RELATED TO THE JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT CONDUCTED BY HRMD DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 AND OTHER COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS;
- EMPLOYEES NOT COVERED BY THE MARKET SURVEY, INCLUDING PURCHASING OFFICE, AUDITOR'S OFFICE, EMPLOYEES ON THE PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE AND ELECTED OFFICIALS (FY 2013); AND
- OUTSTANDING ISSUES FROM COMPENSATION POLICY REPORT AND GENERAL SCHEDULE FOR FOLLOW-UP ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100259RV, SENTINEL LAVACA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 09K00058LP, JOE BLAND CONSTRUCTION, FOR HOWARD LANE I PROJECT.
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16. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO B120084-NB, EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS, SEED AND SOD.
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL000065EF, CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION, FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES.
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALT BASED PAVEMENT CRACK SEALANT, IFB NO. B120124-LD, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, CRAFCO TEXAS.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. CM110091SW FROM INX, INC. TO INX, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF PRESIDIO NETWORKED SOLUTIONS, INC.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. MA070380LC, HAMER ENTERPRISES, FOR A LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EJUSTICE SOFTWARE SYSTEM.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "IMAGINE WAY" AND "FOXTROT LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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- THE RESERVE AT LYNNBROOK FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (FINAL PLAT - 35 TOTAL LOTS [34 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND ONE DRAINAGE/GREENBELT/OPEN SPACE LOT] - 11.563 ACRES - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LYNNBROOK RESERVE LTD. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION DEDICATING LAND FOR CEMETERY PURPOSE FOR THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CEMETERY LOCATED AT 14510 WELLS SCHOOL ROAD.
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24. 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)
OTHER ITEMS
25. RECEIVE ANNUAL UPDATE FROM CAPITAL METRO.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO COVER TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR ELECTION EXPERTS.
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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
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.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH APPLE, INC. 1 AND 5
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OZONE EVENT CENTER AND RICKYE HENDERSON CLAIM. 1
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. 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
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACQUISITION OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN THE WILBARGER CREEK WATERSHED. 1 AND 2
33. 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:
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- THE MASS GATHERINGS ACT;
- IMPROVEMENTS TO ELROY, MCANGUS AND KELLAM ROADS;
- PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN;
- PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.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 13, 2012.
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ADDED ITEM
A1. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SLAUGHTER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER GOV'T. CODE ANN. §551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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, MARCH 27, 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 13, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 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 AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION'S STAFF TO ATTEND NOVOGRADAC AND COMPANY'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ON MAY 17 AND 18, 2012.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) LUNCHEON
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX
THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012
LUNCHEON - 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE ON ELECTIONS – 2:15 – 4:15 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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