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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 14, 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.
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SPECIAL NOTE:
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT IS NOW LOCATED AT 700 LAVACA ST.
HOWEVER, PLEASE REVIEW FUTURE AGENDAS CAREFULLY FOR MEETING LOCATION FOR BUDGET AND TAX RATE ITEMS.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TODAY'S PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 A.M.
1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS TO IMPROVE SUBSTANDARD ROADS LOCATED AT RICK WHINERY DRIVE, EMMETT PARKWAY AND QUIET POND COURT IN THE WELLS BRANCH PHASE W-2A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR CENTRAL BOOKING AND RELATED SERVICES.
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6. 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
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- DECLARE OPEX SCANNER # DS1225 AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN ON OPEX SCANNER # DS2000, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; AND
- APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000273 (HTE CONTRACT NO. CM100016GM), OPEX CORPORATION, FOR DROP FEED SCANNER:
- MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A DS2200 DROP FEED PRODUCTION SCANNER; AND
- MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO THE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE DS2000 DROP FEED SCANNER.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 4500000000 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS110160ML), PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF AMERICA, FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING THE FORMULA ONE WEEKEND.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY PEDESTRIAN WAY PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 4400001069, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BPI ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000074 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 10K00250LP), STR CONSTRUCTORS, FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
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11. RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000379 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL080042RE), CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO WATER QUALITY PROTECTION:
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- AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 64 (REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS) AND CHAPTER 82 (STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS);
- THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 104 (PROHIBITED DISCHARGES; ENFORCEMENT); AND
- THE REPEAL OF CHAPTER 108 (TREE PRESERVATION POLICY).
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH 2012 TAX RATE:
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- TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX RATE;
- TOTAL DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE; AND
- TOTAL AD VALOREM TAX RATE.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
- REVISED APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATION, IN ORDER TO CHANGE THE START DATE FOR A PROGRAM TO EVALUATE THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT’S INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNTIL THE FORTHCOMING AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
19. 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 $566,966.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 27 TO AUGUST 2, 2012.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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21. RECEIVE UPDATED FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEET OF TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING BUDGET HEARINGS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET MARK-UP.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH T & S REAL PROPERTY, LTD., TO ENTER UPON COUNTY PROPERTY TO CONDUCT GROUNDWATER MONITORING AND/OR MAINTENANCE ON A PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED WATER TRANSFER PIPE AT 5021 EAST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET, AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
23. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2012 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE.
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.
24. 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. 1
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACQUIRE A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM A PROPERTY OWNER FOR SALE OF A 0.520 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 10806 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, NEEDED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PROPOSED ROADWAY AND INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT AT U.S. 290 WEST IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) 2
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM QUARRY LOT 8, LTD. FOR SALE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY NEEDED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS, AND REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED AS PART OF THE SLAUGHTER LANE (EAST) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 2
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM DANNELLY TRACT, LTD. FOR SALE OF VARIOUS PARCELS OF PROPERTY NEEDED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS, AND REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED AS PART OF THE SLAUGHTER LANE (EAST) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 2
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER EMPLOYEE, SLOT 31. 1 AND 3
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SEAL IN THE HALL OF GOVERNMENT AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH ZUNKER, CRANE & GIBSON, L.LP. 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUSAN ROEHM CLAIM. 1
33. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT PANTHER. 5
CONSENT ITEMS
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, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE TWO 7.5 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE REAR AND WEST SIDE LOT LINE LOT 5, BLOCK E OF THE HILLS OF LOST CREEK, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR FIVE FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOT 12 WITH LOTS 13 AND 17, BLOCK 56 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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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, 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
