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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, July 3, 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 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 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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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3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE REGARDING FIREWORKS, FIRES AND THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR FUNDS TO EVALUATE THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT'S INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM; AND
    Postponed
  2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ONE-TIME RESOURCES FOR A COMMAND AND SUPPORT VESSEL FOR THE LAKE TRAVIS PATROL UNIT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE UPDATED FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE INCLUDING DATES FOR BUDGET HEARINGS AND MARK-UP.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN INSTITUTIONAL SUITABILITY CERTIFICATE, RELATED TO FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY RULE 2111, ON BEHALF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSUMPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY TAX CONSIDERATIONS:
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  1. HISTORIC EXEMPTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013; AND
  2. OVER 65 AND DISABLED OPTIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION FOR ASSOCIATE AND MAGISTRATE JUDGES AS FOLLOWS:
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  1. A NEW COMPENSATION METHODOLOGY FOR ASSOCIATE AND MAGISTRATE JUDGES.
  2. INCREASE THE BASE COMPENSATION RATE FOR ASSOCIATE AND MAGISTRATE JUDGES TO $112,000 OR LESS AND SET EFFECTIVE DATE.

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 $1,166,906.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 15 TO JUNE 21, 2012.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LAKE OAK ESTATES SUBSTANDARD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q120134-JW, TO THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, BROWN & GAY ENGINEERS, INC.
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000736 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS090110RE), CAPITAL IDEA INC. FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001003, MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, WITH LONE STAR CIRCLE OF CARE TO PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL CARE SERVICES.
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15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR USE OF MYPERMITNOW SOFTWARE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING IMAGINE AUSTIN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
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  1. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SHARED VALUES, GEOGRAPHIC FRAMEWORK AND POLICIES AS COMMON GROUND TO GUIDE COLLABORATION WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS IT BEGINS TO IMPLEMENT ITS NEWLY ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND
  2. TO PUBLICLY EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO THE COURT'S APPOINTED IMAGINE AUSTIN TASK FORCE MEMBERS WHO HELPED GUIDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING A FINAL COVER MAINTENANCE PLAN FOR THE CLOSED TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL LOCATED AT 9500 EAST US HIGHWAY 290:
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  1. FUND THE COST OF THE FINAL COVER MAINTENANCE PLAN FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY ALLOCATED RESERVE;
  2. A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, LANDOWNERS JOE T. AND JOYCE L ROBERTSON, AND AUSTIN COUNTRY, INC.; AND
  3. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF TNR TO SUBMIT A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE PERMIT MODIFICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL COVER MAINTENANCE PLAN AND THE ADDITION OF ENCLOSED STRUCTURES AT THE CLOSED TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO FINAL PLAT (A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) (RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 16, 17, 24 AND 25 NORTHRIDGE ACRES NUMBER TWO SUBDIVISION - 69 LOTS - TRAVESIA WAY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
  2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

OTHER ITEMS

20. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2012 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
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21. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2012, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO WORK WITH THE SOUTH TEXAS HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN TOWING ASSOCIATION TO INCREASE FEES RELATED TO CHAPTER 78 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NON-CONSENT TOWING POLICY.
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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 A PROPOSAL TO CONVEY TITLE TO, RELINQUISH MANAGEMENT OF, AND TRANSFER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAVID REED PARK IN PRECINCT THREE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE CITY OF JONESTOWN. 1 AND 2

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MUTUAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS WITH GRAEBEL AFFILIATED COMPANIES FOR 700 LAVACA BUILDING MOVES. 1

26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 1

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH AUSTINSUITES. 1 AND 2

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 JUNE 12 AND 19, 2012.
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ADDED ITEM

A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STEPS NECESSARY TO CONDUCT COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETINGS AT 700 LAVACA. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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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, JULY 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

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM

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