Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 24, 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 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 GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES, CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION, AND RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (ACTION ITEM #14)
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3. 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. (ACTION ITEM #15)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO 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 PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #16)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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 $1,347,518.33 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 6 TO APRIL 12, 2012.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT OF A LOCAL PHYSICIAN TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 11K00124LP, HARDCORE SHOTCRETE, FOR NORTHEAST METRO PARK, PHASE 3, PROJECT 1 – SKATEPARK.
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10. DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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11. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, BROWN & GAY ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q120134-JW, LAKE OAK ESTATES SUBSTANDARD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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12. Postponed.
- APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL PHOTO LAB SOFTWARE FROM VERIPIC, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
- APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. CM110052SW, VERIPIC, INC., FOR DIGITAL PHOTO LAB SOFTWARE.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A 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 GÓMEZ)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES, CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION, AND RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO 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 PRECINCT THREE.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FUND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING NEAR THE TEXAS INDUSTRIES, INC. SITE IN THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT WITH TEXAS GAS SERVICE ENERGY TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING SHARE THE WARMTH PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH GAS BILLS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL INCENTIVES POLICY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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- A DEADLINE FOR DELIVERY OF A DRAFT POLICY;
- A PROCESS FOR PREPARATION AND APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL DOCUMENT; AND
- A SCHEDULE OF ACTION STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO TAKE FINAL ACTION.
21. Items 21, 22, 23, and 24 were taken up together.
ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $21,920,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2012, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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22. Items 21, 22, 23, and 24 were taken up together.
ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $27,150,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2012 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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23.Items 21, 22, 23, and 24 were taken up together.
ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $32,240,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2012 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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24.Items 21, 22, 23, and 24 were taken up together.
ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $3,500,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM BONDS, SERIES 2012 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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OTHER ITEMS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT 696-PD-0-1-L0306M-012 BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF RELEASEES FOR THE 2012-2013 CONTRACT TERM.
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26. RECEIVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
CAFR 2011
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERIM STAFFING PLAN FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S ELECTIONS DIVISION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE FINDINGS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF HOUSTON HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCE CORPORATION EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS (COSMOS FOUNDATION, INC.) SERIES 2012A (THE "BONDS").
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH APPLE INC. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND GOV'T CODE ANN 551.087, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REPORT BY ERNST & YOUNG REGARDING A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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- ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT OF FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF DELIVERY OPTION AND VALUE-FOR-MONEY;
- APPOINTMENT OF A COURTHOUSE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE;
- APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERNAL PROJECT MANAGER AND EXTERNAL SUPPORT;
- METHOD OF PROJECT DELIVERY; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
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.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO HENRY ESTRADA.1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO LINH NGUYEN. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN (AUSTIN ENERGY) TO PURCHASE AN APPROXIMATELY 7.46 ACRE ELECTRIC LINE EASEMENT ON LAND WITHIN NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT TWO, FOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF AN AUSTIN ENERGY OVERHEAD, HIGH-TRANSMISSION LINE ACROSS THE PARK. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 172.381 ACRES OF LAND IN NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY AN APPROXIMATELY 0.283 ACRE PARCEL OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE 1OO-YEAR FLOODPLAIN 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 GÓMEZ) 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING WHETHER TO FILE SUIT AGAINST AMBER CARLINE TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO COUNTY STAFF WITH REGARD TO POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR COST-SHARING AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES IN ACQUIRING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
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38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ILLEGAL SUBDIVISION AT 6413 FOREST HILLS DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746 AND RESULTING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 48 REGULATING ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE, 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
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 APRIL 10, 2012.
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C4. REVISED HEARING DATE: APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER OF REJECTION OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREETS -LENAPE TRAIL, LENAPE COVE, SUPERVIEW DRIVE, AND INDIAN SCOUT TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE PLAT OF THE OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
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A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SUBMISSION BY TRAVIS COUNTY OF AN AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF IN THE MATTER OF: CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-09-000894; SIERRA CLUB V. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, DEFENDANT AND WASTE CONTROL SPECIALIST LLC, INTERVENOR-DEFENDANT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN SECTION 551.071)
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM RECORDS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL AUDIO, VISUAL AND BROADCAST EQUIPMENT AT 700 LAVACA AND THE NECESSARY FUNDING.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 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 APRIL 3 AND 10, 2012.
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