Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

• Complete Agenda Backup Materials (pdf)

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.

Video and text from this meeting will be made available on the County Clerk's new website

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.

It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on this agenda whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #15)
Backup (pdf)

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.

*SPECIAL NOTE:

THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 314 W. 11TH STREET FOR THE BUDGET AND TAX RATE AND ALL OTHER AGENDA ITEMS.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE GRANT CONTRACTS EXPIRING AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2012:
Backup (pdf)

1. ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC.;
2. FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES;
3. AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE (ATCIC) SUBSTANCE ABUSE MANAGED SERVICES ORGANIZATION;
4. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES; AND
5. ATCIC CHILD THERAPIST AND SUPERVISOR.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Backup (pdf)

1. RATIFY CHANGE TO THE VETERAN'S COURT APPLICATION IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION;
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD TO RECEIVE 2011 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT RESOURCES THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT WILL BE USED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERRIFF'S OFFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECTS; AND
3. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT WILL EXTEND THE TERM OF THE 2009 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT THAT IS USED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROJECTS.

6. 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 $603,445.04 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2012.
Backup (pdf)

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Backup (pdf)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET ISSUES.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000860 (PS110249ML), RENEA HICKS, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
Backup (pdf)

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HEMAN MARION SWEATT, TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE - EXTERIOR MASONRY CLEANING, IFB NO. 300000181, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ATC CONTRACTORS, INC.
Backup (pdf)

11. APPROVE LIST OF CERTAIN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (90 TOTAL) AND CONTRACTS (244 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES THAT AUTOMATICALLY RENEW ANNUALLY UNLESS OTHERWISE ACTED ON BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Backup (pdf)

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 18 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000912 (H.T.E. NO. PS980170JJ), CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR IMPROVING AIR QUALITY SERVICES.
Backup (pdf)

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000849 (PS110126ML), ANDREWS KURTH, LLP, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
Backup (pdf)

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GAULT ANNEX BUILDING HVAC RENOVATION, IFB NO. 1207-004-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC.
Backup (pdf)

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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)
Backup (pdf)

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
Backup (pdf)

1. PLAT FOR RECORDING: SWEETWATER SECTION ONE VILLAGE H FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 49 TOTAL LOTS - PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY - NO ETJ); AND
2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WSI (II) - COS, LLC. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
Backup (pdf)

1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: SWEETWATER SECTION ONE VILLAGE H2 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 19 TOTAL LOTS - PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY - NO ETJ); AND
2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WSI (II) - COS, LLC. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO HOLD A WATER SUPPLY FORUM. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Backup (pdf)

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT ONE:
Backup (pdf)

1. THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 7B; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR AVALON, PHASE 7B. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION A PLAT FOR RECORDING - SPICEHENGE SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT -TWO TOTAL LOTS - 22.6 ACRES -CRAWFORD ROAD - NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Backup (pdf)

OTHER ITEMS

21. RECEIVE RESULTS FROM COUNTY CLERK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ELECTION ON WHETHER TO IMPROVE SUBSTANDARD ROADS LOCATED AT QUIET POND COURT AND PORTIONS OF RICK WHINERY DRIVE AND EMMETT PARKWAY IN THE WELLS BRANCH PHASE 2-A SUBDIVISION.
Backup (pdf)

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.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HID GLOBAL. ⁵

23. 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

24. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 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 14, 2012.
Backup (pdf)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER TO ADOPT EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.

ADJOURN

---

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