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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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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

9:00 A.M.

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE APPLICATION FROM CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR A TEXAS MASS GATHERINGS ACT PERMIT UNDER CHAPTER 751 OF GOVERNMENT CODE FOR EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2012, AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: (ACTION ITEM #16)
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5-K RUN;
PROPOSED OPEN HOUSE;
PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM:

1. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY;
2. TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL;
3. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF; AND

PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN.

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 OF COMMENDATION FOR KEVIN WAYNE MCDONALD FOR HIS MORE THAN 19 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE WITH STAR FLIGHT TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND CENTRAL TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE PROJECT TEAM WHO WORKED ON THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2012 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2012 FOR THREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY HUD:
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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION;
FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING; AND
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PLANNING EXPENSES.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF ITS TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2013 TAX SEASON TO PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX FILING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS:
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AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SPACE AT TRAVIS COUNTY'S SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN DEL VALLE FOR THE OPERATION OF TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DURING THE 2013 TAX SEASON;
IN-KIND SUPPORT TO FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES' TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF PRINTING BROCHURES, FLIERS, FORMS AND OTHER PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE 2013 TAX SEASON; AND
IN-KIND SUPPORT TO FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES' TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE FORM OF DEAF INTERPRETERS SERVICES FOR THE 2013 TAX SEASON.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REQUEST TO APPOINT TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE’S FAMILY AND CHILDREN SCHOOL TASK FORCE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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AMENDMENT TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM INTERLOCAL TO EXTEND THE END DATE OF THE GRANT TO MARCH 31, 2013;
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT AND IN HOME FAMILY SERVICES GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCREASE THE GRANT AWARD FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE; AND
ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.

11. 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 $1,356,899.90 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 5 TO 12, 2012.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE SECOND RENEWAL TERM OF THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESTOWN, TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431 IN JONESTOWN. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AMEND THE CHAPTER 381 AGREEMENT WITH RRE SOLAR, LLC.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DEDICATION PLAQUE FOR COUNTY OWNED BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPLICATION FROM CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR A TEXAS MASS GATHERINGS ACT PERMIT UNDER CHAPTER 751 OF GOVERNMENT CODE FOR EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 3, 2012, AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

5-K RUN;
PROPOSED OPEN HOUSE;
PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM:
1. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY;
2. TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL;
3. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF; AND
PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MUTUAL AGREEMENTS TO TERMINATE THE 1992 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, CITY OF LAKEWAY AND THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, BUILDING NO. 106 - HYDRONIC BOILER REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. 1206-001-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, ARENA HVAC CONTROLS, IFB NO. 1207-006-PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, COMPUTROLS, INC.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
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ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PATIENT VENTILATORS FOR STAR FLIGHT FROM CAREFUSION FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE PULMONETICS LTV 1000 VENTILATORS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME AS TRADE-IN ON NEW EQUIPMENT.

21. APPROVE RATIFICATION OF MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 4400000861 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. PS110261ML), FAMILY ELDERCARE, FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES.
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22. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001166, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS.
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23. DECLARE ITEMS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE MEMBERS ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE:

APPOINT NICKI RILEY TO REPLACE SUSAN SPATARO; AND
APPOINT TANYA ACEVEDO TO REPLACE JOE HARLOW.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S FISCAL YEAR 2012 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, INCLUDING:
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ADOPT PROCEDURE AND TIMETABLE FOR HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTMENT PROCESS; AND
APPROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION PACKET FOR DISTRIBUTION TO INTERESTED PARTIES.

27. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. TEN TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2013.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER ELEVEN TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTINUE THE TRUANCY COURT PROJECT FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT AND COUNTY JUDGES TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS IN THE UPCOMING 83RD LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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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.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM MAYFIELD VILLAGE LTD. FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND VARIOUS EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE TUSCANY WAY SOUTH ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) ²
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM 1825 DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR SALE OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT (PARCEL #1TE), NEEDED FOR TRANSPORTATION-RELATED WORK AS PART OF THE TUSCANY WAY SOUTH ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) ²
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA ST. WITH BULLIONDIRECT, INC. ^{1 AND 2}
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE MCCAIN REGARDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN LITIGATION FILED BY MERILEE PETERSON, A FORMER EMPLOYEE, IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-001312; MERILEE PETERSON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL., IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS. ¹

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

35. REVISED LANGUAGE - CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COUNTY AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ON ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT SERVICES AND COUNTY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION. ¹

36. REVISED LANGUAGE - CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MUTUAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS WITH GRAEBEL AFFILIATED COMPANIES FOR 700 LAVACA BUILDING MOVES. ¹
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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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2012 AND THE SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2012.
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C4. RECEIVE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTH AUGUST 2012 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO RELEASE THE NON-DISTURBANCE EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE OVERLOOK ESTATES, PHASE ONE SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADDENDUM ITEM

A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO ACQUIRE AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION EASEMENT ACROSS THE EAST COMMAND CENTER TRACT IN PRECINCT ONE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER GOV’T. CODE ANN. §551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND §551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 25 AND OCTOBER 2, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH DATE OF NOVEMBER 13, 2012 FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CORPORATION’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE RIVERSIDE GARDENS APARTMENT PROJECT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS RELATED TO POTENTIAL ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION’S EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS AND TAXABLE EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS FOR WAYSIDE SCHOOLS.
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