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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, July 31, 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 ON PROPOSED ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY COUNTY JUDGE'S APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE ST. JOHN'S PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE:
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  1. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT; AND
  2. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH AUSTIN VOICES FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF WEATHERIZATION EQUIPMENT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR USE IN TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING SERVICES.
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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 REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS VETERAN'S COMMISSION FUND FOR ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE VETERAN'S COURT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT;
  2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY FOR A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT TO PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS, MENTALLY ILL INDIVIDUALS AND FREQUENT OFFENDERS;
  3. APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION OF CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES FOR A TWO-YEAR CONTINUATION OF THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY GRANT TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND SERVICES TO CHILD WELFARE MOTHERS IN THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT;
  4. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO CONTINUE A PROGRAM FOR THE PROSECUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES;
  5. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY AND RELATED AMENDED APPLICATION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM;
  6. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) TO CLOSEOUT THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 AMERICORPS GRANT; AND
  7. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2012 PROJECTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO BE PAID WITH RESOURCES FROM THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

7. 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 $752,022.01 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 13 TO JULY 19, 2012.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A REVISED CALENDAR FOR SETTING THE SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN FISCAL YEAR 2013.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

10. CONSIDER A
Added to Consent ND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A THREE MONTH AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AKIDA HOLDING, LLC FOR EXPERIMENTAL USE OF AIROCIDE TECHNOLOGY TO CONTROL ODORS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL PIPE CHASE PENETRATIONS/SANITARY WASTE - LEAKING PIPING, IFB NO. B120007-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC.
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12. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 4100001981 WITH QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL SHINGLE ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR BUILDING 188 AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000356 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL040278ML) WITH AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM OFFICES.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PLUMBING SERVICES, IFB NO. B120164-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BEN'S SPRINKLER & PLUMBING.
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15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001038, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000740 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS090115RE), FAMILY ELDERCARE, INC. FOR SUPPORT SERVICES.
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17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001039, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, FOR INFORMATION RELEASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROCUREMENT CARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO SUBMIT TO CAMPO A PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE CAMPO 2035 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO INCLUDE A NEW 4-LANE DIVIDED ARTERIAL, MAHA LOOP ROAD FROM PEARCE LANE TO SH 71 E, IN THE "FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED PROJECT LIST" AND CONVERT THE SEGMENT OF MAHA LOOP ROAD FROM FM 812 TO PEARCE LANE FROM THE "ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT LIST" TO THE "FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED PROJECT LIST" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRESENTATION REGARDING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO WATER QUALITY PROTECTION (CHAPTERS 64, 82, 104 AND 108).
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 3A FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 37 TOTAL LOTS - MARTIN LANE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER FOR THE TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2012.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS REGARDING ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (ISO) FOR:
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  1. DEL VALLE ISO; AND
  2. EANES ISO.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT SEIZED HONDA CIVIC INTO THE TRAVIS COUNTY VEHICLE FLEET TO BE UTILIZED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS.
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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.

25. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUSAN ROEHM CLAIM. 1
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26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 1

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FILING OF A BRIEF WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WITH RESPECT TO ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION REQUEST RQ-1070-GA REGARDING WHEN A LOCAL GOVERNMENT MAY PLACE EXPIRATION DATES ON REGULATORY PERMITS. 1

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TANYA ACEVEDO, ROD BROWN, AND WALTER LAGRONE TO FILL THE POSITION OF INTERIM CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, AND ISSUES RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING INTERIM MEASURES TO MANAGE THE TRANSITION. 3
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT RICHARD HOPKINS TO THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORMERLY AUSTIN/TRAVIS MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT OF THE TCEQ'S DECISION TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY LANDFILL. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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

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