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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Saturday, December 30, 1899

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 AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO REJECT THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREETS - SANDIA LOOP, LOASA COVE, POINT O' WOODS, AND CARIBOU TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE PLAT OF THE FOOTHILLS OF BARTON CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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AT 1:30 P.M.
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RECOGNIZE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED 20, 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2011.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 6 THROUGH 12, 2012 AS "ARSON AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE WESTLAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT, EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLOOR COVERING TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B120152-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CDC CARPETS AND INTERIORS.
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7. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B120133-LP, TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER HVAC CONTROLS PROJECT.
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8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. IL070209VR, ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR REGIONAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 15 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC., FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS120180DW, TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER D/B/A SAFEPLACE, FOR VOLUNTEER/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR SERVICES FOR THE PLANETSAFE PROGRAM.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00204OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SPORTS FIELD TURF MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B120174-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, KBRO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO REJECT THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREETS - SANDIA LOOP, LOASA COVE, POINT O' WOODS, AND CARIBOU TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE PLAT OF THE FOOTHILLS OF BARTON CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR GREYROCK RIDGE, PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DISPOSITION REPORTING GRANT WITH THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE;
  2. NEW CONTRACT WITH EAST AUSTIN ACADEMIA INC. TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011; AND
  3. AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH EAST AUSTIN ACADEMIA INC., TO INCREASE THE AWARD AND EXTEND THE GRANT TERM FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN FISCAL YEAR 2012.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DRAFT TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY DURING A WORK SESSION ON MAY 17, 2012.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

18. 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 $1,126,915.90 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 20 TO APRIL 26, 2012.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM PRETRIAL SERVICES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE ยง 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

OTHER ITEMS

20. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2012 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
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  1. APPOINTMENT OF A COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND A DELIVERY METHOD;
  2. PROPOSED CHARGE AND INVITATION LETTER FOR A SECOND COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

22. RECEIVE REPORT FROM ELECTRONIC DATA REPORTING COMMITTEE REGARDING ELECTRONIC DATA AND STATUS OF DATA COMPLIANCE.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
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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.

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

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.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION'S 29TH ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION PROGRAM THAT HONORS YOUTH AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM.
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ADJOURN


20TH ANNUAL SERVICE AWARDS 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 7870
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2012 FROM 12:00 P.M. UNTIL 1:15 P.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
MONDAY, MAY 14, 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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