Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 3, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENT REGARDING REQUEST FROM APPLE INC. FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012 AS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH AND RECOGNIZE RELATED EVENTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
4. RECEIVE 2011 ANNUAL REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO INCLUDE GENERATED PROGRAM INCOME FROM THE 2ND QUARTER IN THE BUDGET FOR THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY PRETRIAL SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $718,070.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 16 TO MARCH 22, 2012.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AGILENT 5975C CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS SPECTROMETER (GC/MS) SYSTEM FROM AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL000065EF, CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION, FOR COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS EASEMENT TO BE GRANTED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS TO TRAVIS COUNTY REQUIRED BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND THE STATE AS A CONDITION FOR INITIATING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY ON THE CALDWELL LANE, SECTION 14 EMERGENCY STREAMBANK EROSION PROTECTION (2005 CIP BOND) PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G�MEZ)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TNR ROAD MAINTENANCE FISCAL YEAR 2012 WORK PLAN.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PGM DESIGN & BUILD INC. FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 39 BLOCK 2, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH JKD BUILDER, LLC., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 34 BLOCK 2, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PILLER CUSTOM HOMES, INC., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 36 BLOCK 2, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN SWEETWATER SECTION ONE, PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING - RAGAN SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIIB:
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- AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT; AND
- A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A TOTAL PLAT VACATION OF THE BLUFF SPRINGS ESTATES SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G�MEZ)
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20. 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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OTHER ITEMS
21. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2012.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF VERONICA FREDERICK TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF AL BLUNT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 14 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH APPLE, INC. 1 AND 5
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE, 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
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST BY UPSHUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR AN EASEMENT TO CONTINUE TO ACCESS ITS PROPERTY 0THROUGH TRAVIS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY. 1 AND 2
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE AT 5496 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER G�MEZ) 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN (AUSTIN ENERGY) FOR AN EASEMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY, TOTALING 0.753 ACRE IN SIZE IN EXCHANGE FOR THE CITY'S RELEASE OF THREE UNUSED EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENTS ON, OVER, AND ACROSS COUNTY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT 14624 HAMILTON POOL ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM A & J LEASING, LLC TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY A 600 SQUARE FOOT (20' X 30') UTILITY EASEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE REQUIRED UTILITY-RELATED RELOCATION WORK SITED ADJACENT TO THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PLANS FOR CLOSED TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITY AT 9500 EAST HIGHWAY 290. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 20, 2012.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE MC ANGUS ROAD APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH OF ELROY ROAD FOR CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS BEGINNING APRIL 25, 2012 THROUGH MAY 25, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G�MEZ)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE OPTION TO USE VOTE CENTERS IN FUTURE ELECTIONS BEGINNING WITH THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO A VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE SECTION OF A 25' WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK H, OF LONG CANYON II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE SECTION OF A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EASTERN LOT LINE OF LOT 57, BLOCK A OF WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PLAT FOR RECORDING: SOTO SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 BLOCK A BUTTROSS FARMS SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT - TWO LOTS MARTIN LANE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER G�MEZ)
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NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 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 MARCH 13 AND 20, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 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 20, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 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 THREE INVOICES TOTALING $1,900.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH PRESS CONFERENCE
ACC PINNACLE CAMPUS
7748 HIGHWAY 290 WEST, AUSTIN, TX
FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012, AT 10:30 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
5TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
314 WEST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012, AT 10:00 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012, AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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