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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

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

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING OCTOBER 7 THROUGH 13, 2012 AS "4-H WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE LANDSCAPE, IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. 1208-001-PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FORE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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4. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF TORO AND CLUB CAR PARTS AND SERVICE FROM PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(7)(D) AND SECTION 262.024 (A)(11) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 700 LAVACA ELEVATOR #7 UPGRADE, IFB NO. 1208-006-JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEJAS ELEVATOR COMPANY.
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000005 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. 02C00218LC), FILEONQ, INC. FOR INTEGRATED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AN IDENTITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, CONTRACT NO. 4400001147, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.

8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000762 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. PS090255LC), LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (LSI) FOR BEFIT IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO SHARE COSTS TO HIRE A CONSULTANT FOR PREPARATION OF A REGIONAL COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN IN COORDINATION WITH THE JOINT WILDFIRE TASK FORCE. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND HUBER)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 1 FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT - 18 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS - 12.32 ACRES - WATUMBA ROAD - CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ); AND
  2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 2 IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. A VARIANCE PER AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATION, SECTION 30-2-159, PRIVATE STREETS;
  2. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 2 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT - 9 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, ONE PRIVATE STREET LOT - 20.18 ACRES -WELETKA DRIVE - CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ); AND
  3. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FOR MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 3 IN PRECINCT THREE:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN PHASE 3 FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT - 24 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS -13.01 ACRES - MCCORMICK MOUNTAIN DRIVE -CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ); AND
  2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM TOO COOL RACING, LLC, FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HOST A SCAVENGER DASH/RACE AT PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. 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 TRAVIS COUNTY AS ENDANGERED UNDER THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT AND THE DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL HABITAT FOR THESE SPECIES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

16. 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 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,067,835.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 21 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2012.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL, INC., TO USE COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE "OLD COUNTY JAIL" IN THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE TO SHOOT A STUDENT FILM DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 19 THROUGH 21, 2012.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE PLANS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2010 THROUGH 2013.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH HID GLOBAL FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND 551.087, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS)
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OTHER ITEMS

22. RECEIVE REPORT FROM FINANCIAL ADVISOR REGARDING:

  1. LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012; AND
  2. LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2012.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE U.S. BOARD ON GEOGRAPHIC NAMES TO COMPLETE RECOMMENDATION FORM REGARDING THE NAME CHANGE OF TOWN LAKE TO LADY BIRD LAKE.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF ANGELICA SALINAS EVANS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2012 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2015. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR K-9 DEPUTIES TO TAKE TWO ASSIGNED COUNTY VEHICLES TO SANDY, UTAH FOR TRAINING.
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26. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2013 FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOGNITIONS:
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  1. THE 2011 "LEAP OF THE HEROES" WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT; AND
  2. THE 2012 "LEAP OF THE HEROES" WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT OUTREACH PROJECT ON NOVEMBER 9, 2012. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

28. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CRAIG ALTER FROM THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCESS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES:

  1. TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; AND
  2. STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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.

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TERRA PROPERTIES (MAX A. VAN ARSDOL RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PAUL M. MILLER (JOHN BAEZ RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARSHALL'S POINT HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. (MARSHALL'S POINT HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LYMAN H. KALBO (STEPHEN FABIAN RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM RODNEY DEAN GROBOWSKY AND JON DAVID GROBOWSKY 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

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LOT 8, KNOLLWOOD SUBDIVISION AT 6413 FOREST HILLS DRIVE AND THE RECORDING OF DECLARATIONS OF TERRA LINDA WESTLAKE CONDOMINIUMS WITHOUT COUNTY APPROVALS. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MELANIE BOYTE VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GREG HAMILTON, CYNTHIA SCHANTZ, JULIE MARTINETS AND JANE DOE II; A-12-CV-00181-LY. 1

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES RELATED TO PROJECT CARDINAL. 5

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND FORMULA ONE. 1

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT WITH TXI OPERATIONS, LP, FOR THE ACQUISITION IN LIEU OF CONDEMNATION OF OPEN SPACE PARKLAND ALONG GILLELAND CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE AND CONDITIONS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO TXI'S DEVELOPMENT PERMITS (PERMITS NO. 98-2439, 08-2430 AND 08-2431) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A HAUL ROAD OR CONVEYOR ON TXI'S HORNSBY BEND EAST, HORNSBY BEND WEST, AND WEBBERVILLE SITES. 1 AND 2

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RIGGS, ALESHIRE, AND RAY, P.C. AT 700 LAVACA BUILDING. 2

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 BUDGET MARKUP VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 28 AND 29, 2012.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. SUBMISSION OF LETTERS TO EIGHT MULTIFAMILY BOND PROPERTIES REGARDING THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AUDITS; AND
  2. APPROVE SUBMISSION OF EIGHT INVOICES OF $500.00 EACH TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS FOR STAFF'S TIME.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2012, 1:30 P.M.

1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON JUSTIFICATION AND COST ANALYSIS FOR TWO NEW CRIMINAL COURTS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2015.
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2. RECEIVE UPDATE AND DISCUSS DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON JP ODYSSEY PROJECT.
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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, OCTOBER 8, 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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