Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 17, 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 THREE 15-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND 10, BLOCK A, AND A 15-FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 7, BLOCK A OF THE WELLS BRANCH CENTER SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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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.
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 15 THROUGH JULY 21, 2012 AS "PROBATION, PAROLE, AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 23 THROUGH 27, 2012 AS "PROJECT SEARCH WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN RECOGNITION OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
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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. 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 $668,392.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 29 TO JULY 5, 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 THE FOLLOWING:
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- MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTIES TECHSHARE PROGRAM; AND
- TECHSHARE PROSECUTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ADDENDUM TO THE MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NED GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FIRE ALARM AND SPRINKLER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B120201-JT, TO THE TWO LOW BIDDERS:
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- CARDEL SYSTEMS, LLC - FIRE ALARM IMPROVEMENT; AND
- KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION OF AUSTIN, LLC - FIRE SPRINKLER IMPROVEMENT.
10. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF INTERNATIONAL, IC CORPORATION, MERITOR AND HALDEX OEM PARTS AND SERVICE FROM LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS OF AUSTIN FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 262.024 (A)(7)(D) AND 262.024 (A)(11) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 700 LAVACA EXTERNAL VIDEO SECURITY CAMERAS, RFP NO. P120025-GM, TO THE MOST RESPONSIVE PROPOSER, KNIGHT SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE 15-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND 10, BLOCK A, AND A 15-FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 7, BLOCK A OF THE WELLS BRANCH CENTER SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF 2406 LF OF FORT SMITH TRAIL IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE 1 SECTION 4A FOR LOT 12 BLOCK C IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE 1 SECTION 4A FOR LOT 33 BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DECKER LAKE ROAD PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CLUB DEAL 116 INDIAN HILLS TX, L.P. IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE:
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- A VARIANCE TO STATE AND COUNTY SEPTIC REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SEPTIC DRAINFIELD TO ENCROACH ON A TEN FOOT SETBACK TO A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AT 20712 LIVE OAK LANE; AND
- AUTHORIZATION TO FILE 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. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING 1115 MEDICAID WAIVER, INCLUDING POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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OTHER ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN GOSDIN TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KEN BECK AND LYNNE WEBBER TO THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CO-SPONSOR A BACK-TO-SCHOOL CONCERT SERIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM DOOTS DUFOUR TO INTEGRATE TRAVIS COUNTY VIDEO REGARDING OFFENDER REENTRY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM WITH A VIDEO PRODUCED BY DIOCESE OF AUSTIN AND AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION.
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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.
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 1
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MELANIE BOYTE VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GREG HAMILTON, CYNTHIA SCHANTZ, JULIE MARTINETS AND JANE DOE II; A-12-CV-00181-LY. 1
Postponed
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH AUSTIN SUITES. 1 AND 2
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 SESSIONS OF JUNE 26 AND JULY 3, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 40 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 639 AND 640 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VINTAGE FINE HOMES, INC. FOR THE VIEW AT STEINER RANCH CONDOMINIUMS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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