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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, August 7, 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXTEND THE EXISTING PARENTING IN RECOVERY GRANT INTO FISCAL YEAR 2013;
  2. ANNUAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE CASEY FAMILY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY AND FAMILY REINTEGRATION PROJECT CARE COORDINATOR IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE; AND
  3. PERMISSION TO USE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE’S BUDGET FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2012 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

4. 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 $877,981.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 20 TO JULY 26, 2012.
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5. 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 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03008, PROMOTION POLICY.

6. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON FISCAL YEAR 2013 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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8. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE RECOMMENDATION COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL EXTENDED LIFE PROJECTS – PHASE IIA, CONTRACT NO. 4400000992, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.
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10. DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000768 (H.T.E. PS090266VR), NEURO INSTITUTE OF AUSTIN LP., TO PROVIDE INPATIENT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DATA CENTER RELOCATION PROJECT MANAGER, CONTRACT NO. 4400001056, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, CDW GOVERNMENT LLC.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IMAGING AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CONTRACT NO. 4400001068, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, IMAGE SOFT, INC.
Postponed

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN INTERIM CIO, RFS NO. 06032012, INCLUDING:
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  1. WHETHER TO INTERVIEW THE TOP RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE AND WHEN;
  2. WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENGAGE IN FURTHER CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LUCAS GROUP FOR INTERIM CIO AND IT ASSESSMENT SERVICES; AND/OR
  3. DIRECT HUMAN RESOURCES TO RECRUIT FOR A PERMANENT COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A COURTROOM DOCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, CONTRACT NO. 4400001067, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, MENTIS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

16. 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 26 BLOCK C IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE:
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  1. AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FM 973 AND BRAKER LANE EXTENSION; AND
  2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FM 973 AND BRAKER LANE EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: ROCKY CREEK RANCH SECTION 2 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 107 TOTAL LOTS - ROCKY CREEK BOULEVARD - NO ETJ); AND
  2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND R.C. TRAVIS, L.P. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY AND ANY BABY CAN FOR THE PROVISION OF HOME-BASED COUNSELING SERVICES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR (PY) 2012 ACTION PLAN AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PY 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PY 2006-2010 ACTION PLANS AVAILABLE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM HUD:
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  1. OVERVIEW OF COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
  2. FINAL DRAFT OF THE PY 2012 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING FINAL EDITS, COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
  3. FINAL DRAFT OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PY 2011- 2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PY 2006-2010 ACTION PLANS; AND
  4. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH 2012 TAX RATE:
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  1. TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX RATE;
  2. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE; AND
  3. TOTAL AD VALOREM TAX RATE.

OTHER ITEMS

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LARRY TUCKER AS THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2015. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTER ONE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURES AND CITIZENS COMMUNICATION TO ADD 700 LAVACA AS A NEW LOCATION FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETINGS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. THE LAW LIBRARY'S REQUEST TO MAKE PERMANENT THE CONSOLIDATION OF ITS GRANGER AND COURTHOUSE OPERATIONS; AND
  2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LAW LIBRARY'S 2012 OPERATIONAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET PRESENTATION.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY REAPPOINTMENT TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
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  1. ADOPT PROCEDURE AND TIMETABLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT PROCESS; AND
  2. APPLICATION PACKET FOR DISTRIBUTION TO INTERESTED PARTIES.

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.

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECURITY ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA. 4

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUSAN ROEHM CLAIM. 1

29. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 0108 (028) RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 0129 (057) COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FEE INCREASE PROPOSALS FOR USE OF THE MYPERMITNOW WEB BASED PERMITTING APPLICATION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
August 8, 2012 Budget Hearing Backup (pdf)  

  1. PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE COMMENTS
  2. INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
  3. FUNDING FOR CLERKS AT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
  4. CRIMINAL COURTS
  5. PRETRIAL SERVICES
  6. RECORDS MANAGEMENT

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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
August 9, 2012 Budget Hearing Backup (pdf)  

  1. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
  2. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING EXTERNAL REQUESTS
  3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
    Postponed until Tuesday, 8/14/2012
  4. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EXTERNAL REQUESTS

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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
August 9, 2012 Budget Hearing Backup (pdf)  

  1. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
  2. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
  3. SHERIFF'S OFFICE
  4. SECURITY (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOV'T CODE ANN 551.076, SECURITY)

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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, AUGUST 13, 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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