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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 10, 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

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TIMELY APPROVAL BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY'S 2012 WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $1,000 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE TEXAS POLICE ATHLETIC FEDERATION FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL AND GROUNDS ON JUNE 21 AND 22, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

6. 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 $1,049,553.56 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 23 TO MARCH 29, 2012.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR RIVER DANCE SUBDIVISION PHASE 6B, IN PRECINCT TWO:
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  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE SUBDIVISION; AND
  2. A THIRD AMENDMENT TO A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 3. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. DISCUSS THE LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION;
  2. DISCUSS THE RESOLUTION TO CONSERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES, CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION, AND RESOLUTION TO CONSERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HOST A MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK.
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OTHER ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER DESIGNATING THE MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION, ALL TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND MOBILE EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 29, 2012 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY VOTING FOR THIS ELECTION.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 29, 2012 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS SERVICES CONTRACTS AND THE JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES FOR THE MAY 29, 2012, JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE JULY 31, 2012, JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

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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.

14. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH APPLE, INC. 1 AND 5

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

  1. THE MASS GATHERINGS ACT;
  2. IMPROVEMENTS TO ELROY, MCANGUS AND KELLAM ROADS;
  3. PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN;
  4. PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
  5. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.1

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES OR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. 1 AND 5

17. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING EMPLOYEE, SLOT 38. 1 AND 3

CONSENT ITEMS

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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 27, 2012.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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.
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2. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 27, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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 NOTICE OF REDEMPTION FOR THE CORPORATION'S REVENUE BONDS (WESTMINSTER MANOR PROJECT) SERIES 2009 AND AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION'S OFFICES TO EXECUTE NOTICE.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE

314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
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

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER BRACKENRIDGE ANNUAL LUNCHEON

THE FOUR SEASONS AUSTIN
98 SAN JACINTO BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012, 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M.
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1. DISCUSS THE DRAFT COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN AND RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS.
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2. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL PROGRAM:
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  1. PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 73 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE - INDIGENT BURIAL POLICY;
  2. PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 100 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE - POLICY FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE - TRAVIS COUNTY CEMETERIES;
  3. AMENDMENTS TO CONTRACTS FOR BURIAL SERVICES; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

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