Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 1, 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 CLOSE OLD HIGHWAY 20 BETWEEN JOYCE TURNER DRIVE AND PARMER LANE FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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.
No action required.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY 2012 AS "MENTAL HEALTH MONTH" AND MAY 9, 2012 AS "CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE MAY 6 THROUGH 12, 2012 AS "PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK" AND TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY."
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CINCO DE MAYO, THE BATTLE OF PUEBLA, IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY 2012 AS "OLDER
AMERICANS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. RECEIVE UPDATE AND PRESENTATION FROM COUNCIL ON AT RISK YOUTH ON ITS FISCAL YEAR 2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE COLLABORATION WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES FOR THE TECHSHARE COURT AND PROSECUTION MODULE PROJECTS INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON STATUS OF PROJECTS; AND
- REQUEST FOR RESOURCES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING IN TRAVIS COUNTY, RFS NO. S110306-DW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, MULLIN & LONERGAN ASSOCIATES.
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10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL120191DW WITH THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE THE COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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11. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B120122-CW, PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICING, AND REBID.
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- 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 REQUEST TO CLOSE OLD HIGHWAY 20 BETWEEN JOYCE TURNER DRIVE AND PARMER LANE BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2012 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2012 OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 5-9 BLOCK C WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE ONE SECTION FOUR A. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. 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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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS THE COMMONS OF ROWE LANE, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING OF PARMER LANE LUXURY APARTMENTS, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
Added to Consent. - APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR A YOUTH REENTRY PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; A NEW, THREE YEAR GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS, AND POST-RELEASE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. 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 $512,438.99 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 13 TO APRIL 19, 2012.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
22. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 FROM PRECINCTS ONE, TWO AND FIVE CONSTABLES.
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23. 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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- APPOINTMENT OF A COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE TO ASSIST WITH THE SELECTION OF A DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE PROJECT;
- PROPOSED COMMITTEE CHARGE;
- APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERNAL PROJECT MANAGER; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
24. 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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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MAY 12, 2012 JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT.
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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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO HENRY ESTRADA.1
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING 5101 BLUE BLUFF ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78724 AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF PROPERTY OWNED BY ALLEN VORWERK AND THE HEIRS AT LAW OF GLADYS VORWERK, DECEASED (PARCELS 1 AND 1E) AND FREDERICK A. BITTNER, (PARCEL 2) FOR THE JESSE BOHLS ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MARY E. MORAN FOR A FORMAL HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON RECENT TERMINATION FROM TRAVIS COUNTY. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7,885 SQUARE FOOT AREA OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF TRACT 95 OF THE TRAVIS HOLLOW SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN GILBERT LANE, PHASE ONE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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A2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT PORTION OF THE FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE SIDE AND REAR LOT LINES OF LOT 8, BLOCK D OF KINGSBERRY PARK SECTION 1 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required
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, MAY 1, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10, JANUARY 17, JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 21, FEBRUARY 28, MARCH 6, MARCH 13, MARCH 20 AND MARCH 27, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 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 ONE INVOICE TOTALING $300.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10, JANUARY 31 AND MARCH 6, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10, JANUARY 31 AND MARCH 6, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10, JANUARY 31 AND MARCH 6, 2012.
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ADJOURN
20TH ANNUAL SERVICE AWARD RECEPTION AND CELEBRATION
TO RECOGNIZE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO
COMPLETED 20, 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 FROM 12:30 P.M. UNTIL 1:15 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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