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Travis County Commissioners Court

Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, June 12, 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

ADDED ITEM
A1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A SECTION OF DEER CREEK SKYVIEW TO BE KNOWN AS "SLY FOX DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #A2)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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Consent Items Text

SPECIAL ITEMS

1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT) (SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCTS IN DATA PROCESSING SAP PROGRAM) PHASE I CONVERSION ON JUNE 4TH AND RECOGNIZE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM.
Postponed

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING JUNE 2012 AS TRAVIS COUNTY PRETRIAL SERVICES MONTH.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAM.
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Added to Consent

7. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET DEVELOPMENT.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 26, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LONE STAR RAIL PROJECT.
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10. 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 $821,261.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 25 TO MAY 31, 2012.
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Added to Consent

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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Added to Consent

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE 10.03008, PROMOTION POLICY.
  3. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE 10.030010, DEMOTION POLICY.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 11T00264NB, REDWOOD TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY INC., FOR DRUG TEST KITS.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060341RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARITAS OF AUSTIN FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE.
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Added to Consent

15. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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Added to Consent

16. APPROVE APPLICATION/CONTRACT WITH MOODY'S FOR BOND ISSUANCE RATING.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD:
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Added to Consent

  1. THE PROGRAM YEAR 2012 ACTION PLAN; AND
  2. THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011- 2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2006-2010 ACTION PLANS.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR THE MASONWOOD 71 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. VARIANCE REQUEST FOR BLOCK LENGTH;
  2. VARIANCE REQUEST FOR SINGLE OUTLET;
  3. HASING AGREEMENT; AND
  4. PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH DILLON CUSTOM HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 40 BLOCK 2, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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Added to Consent

21. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY LAND, WATER AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE WELLS BRANCH PHASE 2-A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO:
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  1. WHETHER TO IMPROVE SUBSTANDARD ROADS LOCATED AT RICK WHINERY DRIVE, EMMETT PARKWAY AND QUIET POND COURT TO COMPLY WITH COUNTY STANDARDS;
  2. ASSESSING ALL OR PART OF THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS PRO RATA AGAINST THE RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY ALONG THESE ROADS;
  3. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 14, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS; AND
  4. MAILING INFORMATIONAL LETTERS AND COPIES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

OTHER ITEMS

23. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
Added to Consent

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. DENNIS (DENNY) HAMILL AS A PRECINCT TWO AND PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND HUBER)
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Added to Consent

25. 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 AND RECEIVE UPDATE ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES;
  2. PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP FOR A SECOND COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
  3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Executive Session Items Video
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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.

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS OPINION GA-0935 REGARDING WATER AVAILABILITY RULES. 1

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 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.

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MAY 22 AND 29, 2012 AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSION MAY 25, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO TEN FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS PORTIONS OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF BALDWIN SUBDIVISION AND A PORTION OF LOT 15 OF WESTLAKE HIGHLANDS SECTION 5, PHASE 2, REVISED -PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER EKCHARDT)
Item C4 Backup (pdf)  

ADDED ITEM

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A SECTION OF DEER CREEK SKYVIEW TO "SLY FOX DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to Consent

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MAY 22 AND 29, 2012.
Bee Cave Road District - Item 1 Backup (pdf)  
Bee Cave Road District - Item 1 Video
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ADJOURN

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, JUNE 11, 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

TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012, AT 4:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
LUNCHEON AND EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE

SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012, 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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