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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD NIGHTLY (9:00PM THROUGH 6:00AM, SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY) BETWEEN RM 620 AND OASIS BLUFF DRIVE FROM OCTOBER 29, 2012 TO MAY 31, 2013, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #3)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
SPECIAL ITEM
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO CLOSE BULLICK HOLLOW ROAD NIGHTLY (9:00PM THROUGH 6:00AM, SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY) BETWEEN RM 620 AND OASIS BLUFF DRIVE FROM OCTOBER 29, 2012 TO MAY 31, 2013, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE REQUEST BY U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT 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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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: SPANISH OAKS SECTION THREE C, AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 35 BLOCK A (AMENDED PLAT -ONE LOT -0.789 ACRES -SPANISH OAKS CLUB BOULEVARD -CITY OF BEE CAVE ET J) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
6. INTRODUCTION OF JULIE ANSLEY, TRAVIS COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT FOR AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES, AND NATHAN TUCKER, TRAVIS COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT FOR CAPITAL 4-H.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ONE-TIME RESOURCES FOR A COMMAND AND SUPPORT VESSEL FOR THE LAKE TRAVIS PATROL UNIT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE STATE FUNDED PORTION OF THE DWI COURT PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT; AND
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO RECEIVE FEDERAL RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
9. 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 $833,295.36 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 4, 2012.
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10. 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 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INCLUDING:
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- JOB DESCRIPTION;
- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT;
- PROPOSED ADVERTISING BUDGET FOR THE RECRUITMENT; AND
- TIMELINE FOR RECRUITMENT.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECOND RENEWAL TERM OF THE LEASE BETWEEN BUTTROSS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 8011-A CAMERON ROAD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AN IDENTITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, CONTRACT NO. 4400001147, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.
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14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000228 (H.T.E NO. 99AE601-JJ), MWM DESIGNGROUP FOR FERGUSON ROAD DESIGN PROJECT.
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EL REY BLVD. SIDEWALK DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, CHAN & PARTNERS ENGINEERING, LLC.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001020, FOR ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC. TO SYRBERUS, INC.
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17. APPROVE TWO-MONTH EXTENSION (AMENDMENT NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000409 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. IL120169LD) CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG).
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18. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF CATERPILLAR PARTS AND SERVICE FROM HOLT TEXAS, LTD. D/B/A HOLT CAT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 262.024 (a)(7)(D) AND 262.024 (a)(11) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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19. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF MAGNUM TRAILERS, PERFORMANCE TRAILERS, PJ TRAILERS, TOP HAT TRAILERS, WELLS CARGO AND CONTINENTAL CARGO TRAILERS PARTS AND SERVICE FROM MAGNUM TRAILERS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 262.024 (a)(7)(D) AND 262.024 (a)(11) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT MEAGAN JONES TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2013. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN FOR 2012. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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22. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR 700 LAVACA BUILDING, PRESENTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FIFTH ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY ON OCTOBER 26, 2012, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE THE PROJECT TEAM WHO WORKED ON THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AND OFFICES;
- A DEDICATION PROGRAM; AND
- A DEDICATION PLAQUE. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER HUBER)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ORDER OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION PERSONNEL, RECEIVING SUBSTATION PERSONNEL AND MEMBERS OF THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND 22 PARTICIPATING ENTITIES.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FIRE CHIEF KEN BAILEY'S REQUEST THAT WE SUPPORT A PROPOSAL FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ESD#11, IN THE EVENT OF CITY OF AUSTIN ANNEXATION OF THE AREA. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 45 ACRES OF LAND IN PRECINCT TWO, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT). 2
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY APPROXIMATELY 59 ACRES OF LAND IN PRECINCT TWO, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT). 2
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH ZUNKER, CRANE & GIBSON, L.L.P. 1
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXTENDING THE GRIEVANCE APPEAL DEADLINE BY ONE DAY FOR GRIEVANT WHO FORMERLY OCCUPIED SLOT 8 IN DEPARTMENT 59. 1
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31. 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
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32. CONSIDER 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.
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C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 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 453 AND 454 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE OF LOT 105, BLOCK 1 OF STEINER RANCH, PHASE ONE, SECTION TWO, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ADDING "OR EQUIVALENT, I.E. DMU (CURE)" TO THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH D2000 AT PAGE 7 OF 64, SECTION 6 a v111, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING COMMISSION (OCTOBER 9, 2012 MEETING, ITEM 15) AND DOWNTOWN AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH GDG SOUTH LAMAR PLAZA, L.P. FOR USE OF THE LAMAR PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER, 1150 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AS AN EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR USE OF SUITE 1390 AT HIGHLAND MALL, 6001 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AS AN EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF JONESTOWN UPON BEING RECOGNIZED AS A FIREWISE COMMUNITY BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION FIREWISE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2012 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
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FIFTH ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2012, FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 12:00 PM
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
HALL OF GOVERNMENT - LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
