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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

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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

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. REGARDING ISSUANCE OF HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. REVENUE BONDS (LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH OBLIGATED GROUP PROJECT), SERIES 2012 RELATED TO THE FINANCING OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH. (ACTION ITEM #26)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2012 AS "NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ENCOURAGE ALL RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO REMEMBER THE 2011 FIRES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, BECOME FIRE WISE AND IMPLEMENT NECESSARY CHANGES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF LOSS FROM WILDFIRES, HURRICANES, FLOODS AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE EVENTS THAT CAN IMPACT THE COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION COMMENDING THE SPICEWOOD LONG TERM RECOVERY COMMITTEE FOR WORK ON BEHALF OF THE SPICEWOOD AREA RESIDENTS IN THE YEAR AFTER THE 2011 LABOR DAY FIRES. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

5. 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 2 LOT 18 BLOCK 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL EPPRIGHT CUSTOM HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 7 LOT 2 BLOCK C IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FEE STRUCTURE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF THE RIDGEVIEW PHASE I FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FOR $78,927 FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, CONDUCTING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES FOR INDIVIDUAL PROPERTIES, MARKETING AND OTHER ALLOWABLE PROJECT DELIVERY ACTIVITIES; AND
DELEGATE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENVIRONMENTALLY CLEAR EACH PROPERTY SO LONG AS NEITHER A FULL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOR ANY MITIGATION MEASURES ARE REQUIRED.

10. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE FOR PERMISSION TO USE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CHILDREN'S CONTINUUM TO SEND STAFF FROM PARTNER AGENCY TO TRAINING.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ISSUES IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT:
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TRANSFER $28,000 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET TO ITS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS INSTEAD OF DESKTOP EQUIPMENT; AND
THE NEED FOR DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL FOR THE PICKUP AND DELIVERY OF FOOD FOR PANTRY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSTRUCT A BOAT RAMP AT PACE BEND PARK AT TOURNAMENT POINT;
APPLICATION TO THE LADY BIRD JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO RESTORE HABITAT FOR THE BLACK CAPPED VIREO ON CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDS;
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PLANNING GRANT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT;
PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT IN THE CIVIL COURTS UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERANS COURT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM IN PRETRIAL SERVICES UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED;
PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT LOCAL ASSESSMENT CENTER PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED; AND
PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.

15. 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 $705,900.25 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 10 TO AUGUST 16, 2012.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM DISTRICT CLERK AS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IN AGENDA ITEM #15 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGER IN THE PLANNING & BUDGET OFFICE AND ONE CIVIL JUDGE TO TRAVEL TO TORONTO TO BE GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE FOR JUSTICE CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER 2012.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO 2011 DEPOSITORY CONTRACT SCHEDULE OF FEES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2013 INDIRECT COST RATES.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING SPACE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE NED GRANGER BUILDING, PURSUANT TO THE CENTRAL CAMPUS FACILITIES MASTER PLAN AND THE RECENT RELOCATION OF SEVERAL COUNTY OFFICES AND DEPARTMENTS FROM THE GRANGER BUILDING TO THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING:
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ALLOCATION OF ALL OFFICE SUITES ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY;
ALLOCATION OF OFFICE SUITE 100A ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND ALL OFFICE SUITES ON THE 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH FLOORS TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY;
ALLOCATION OF THE FORMER COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM TO BECOME A LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM;
ALLOCATION OF OFFICE SUITE 110 AND 140 TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES LAW LIBRARY/SELF HELP CENTER; AND
RELOCATION OF THE CAFETERIA FROM THE 3RD FLOOR TO THE 1ST FLOOR AND APPROVE ALLOCATION OF SUITE 160 ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOR THE CAFETERIA.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000374 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL070037RE), AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER D/B/A AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE FOR SYSTEM OF CARE SERVICES.
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23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000014 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 05AE0138JJ), MWM DESIGN GROUP, FOR HOWARD LANE I DESIGN PROJECT.
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24. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000013 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ), APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) IN THE INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (ITS), RFS NO. 06032012, INCLUDING:
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WHETHER TO INTERVIEW THE TOP RECOMMENDED CANDIDATE AND WHEN;
WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENGAGE IN FURTHER CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LUCAS GROUP FOR INTERIM CIO AND IT ASSESSMENT SERVICES;
WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENGAGE IN CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE LUCAS GROUP TO PERFORM A GAP ANALYSIS OF THE ITS DEPARTMENT; AND/OR
WHETHER TO DIRECT THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET TO DEVELOP A PROCESS TO RECRUIT A CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.

OTHER ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. REVENUE BONDS (LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH OBLIGATED GROUP PROJECT), SERIES 2012.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CHANGE TOWING FEES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LAZY NINE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1B.
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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.

29. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PENDING ENFORCEMENT ACTION INVOLVING A DEVELOPER AND VIOLATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION. ¹

30. 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

31. 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

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT PANTHER. ⁵

33. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. ¹

34. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MICHAEL CARGILL V. JAIME ADAN BALLESTEROS ET AL.; CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-12-002377, INCLUDING WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL. ¹

35. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTS WITH LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (LSI CONSULTING) AND SAP FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT). ¹

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 SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE LOTS 1083 AND 1084 OF APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 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.

2. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 7, 2012.
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