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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, September 4, 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 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 OF LOT 5, BLOCK E OF THE HILLS OF LOST CREEK, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM #14) Backup (pdf)

2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR 5 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) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

3. 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

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE NEED FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE PICKUP AND DELIVERY OF FOOD FOR PANTRY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS.
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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:

ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF TEXAS TO CONTINUE THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE PROGRAM IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST AND USDA SCHOOL COMMODITY PROGRAMS IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT; AND
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.

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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 $789,438.05 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 17 TO AUGUST 23, 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 ON SETTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2013 SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES' FEE SCHEDULE.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN RENEWAL ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013:

RENEW UNITEDHEALTHCARE AS THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AND TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE RATES AS SHOWN BELOW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013; AND
RENEW UNITEDHEALTHCARE COBRA AND RETIREE BILLING ADMINISTRATION.

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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000691 (H.T.E NO. PS080215VR), KNAUPE G R, LLC, FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX ROAD REPAIRS, IFB NO. B120175-PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SMITH CONTRACTING CO., INC.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, RFS NO. S120143-JW, TO THE SOLE PROPOSER, AUSTIN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST D/B/A AUSTIN PEOPLETRUST.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 OF LOT 5, BLOCK E OF THE HILLS OF LOST CREEK, SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR 5 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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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES THAT FAIL AN EMISSIONS TEST USING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOW INCOME VEHICLE REPAIR, RETROFIT AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE AUSTIN SEVENTY ONE FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 19 TOTAL LOTS - 30.94 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO REJECT THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREETS -SANDIA LOOP, LOASA COVE, POINT O' WOODS, AND CARIBOU TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE PLAT OF THE FOOTHILLS OF BARTON CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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OTHER ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO OMNIBASE FAILURE TO APPEAR INTERLOCAL WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FIFTH ANNUAL “TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY” ON OCTOBER 26, 2012.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HOTEL/MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX (TAX CODE CHAPTER 352) AND RENTAL CAR TAX (LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 334). (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND ECKHARDT)

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORT FROM DISTRICT JUDGES REGARDING SELECTION OF COUNTY AUDITOR AND DIRECT THE PAYMENT OF THE AUDITOR’S SALARY.
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23. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING FRIENDLY CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH HANING CITY, CHINA; AND
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING FRIENDLY CITY/COUNTY RELATIONSHIP WITH RUGAO CITY, CHINA.

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

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

26. 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); AND
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ON ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT SERVICES AND COUNTY PROGRAMS. ¹

27. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING LAND ALONG GILLELAND CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER IN PRECINCT 1. ¹

28. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL HEALTH ACTING AS ANCHOR AGENCY FOR THE REGION VII REGIONAL HEALTHCARE 1115 WAIVER PROJECT. ¹

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND KB HOME REGARDING SUBSTANDARD ROADS LOCATED AT QUIET POND COURT AND PORTIONS OF RICK WHINERY DRIVE AND EMMETT PARKWAY IN THE WELLS BRANCH PHASE 2-A SUBDIVISION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE REQUEST BY U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON A PROPOSAL TO PROTECT FOUR SALAMANDER SPECIES IN CENTRAL TEXAS AS ENDANGERED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND THE DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THESE SPECIES.
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A3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN LEGAL ACTION REGARDING CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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, SEPTEMBER 10, 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