Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, November 13, 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

1. 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) (ACTION ITEM # 9)
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2. 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 1 SUBDIVISION; REPLACE THEM BY SEPARATE INSTRUMENT AT THE SAME TIME THE VACATION IS RECORDED – PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER) (ACTION ITEM # 10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

(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.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION REGARDING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 10 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2012 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2012 AS, “PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT NO. 4400000350 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. IL030285LC), CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC).
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7. DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES, TIME AND MATERIALS, CONTRACT NO. 4400001201, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ACS DATALINE, LP D/B/A BLACK BOX NETWORK SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 1 SUBDIVISION; REPLACE THEM BY SEPARATE INSTRUMENT AT THE SAME TIME THE VACATION IS RECORDED – PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH BUTTERFIELD CUSTOM HOMES, LLC., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR THE PRESERVE AT LOST GOLD CAVE PHASE 2 FOR LOT 12, BLOCK A, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. WEB-BASED OPINION SURVEY ON WATER SUPPLY ISSUES; AND
2. A FORMAL REQUEST BY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR LOCAL AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEB-BASED SURVEY.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 3 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT -54 TOTAL LOTS -27.6 ACRES -WINDING SHORE LANE -CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ET J); AND A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ROWE LANE DEVELOPMENT, LTD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT (DECKER LANE/FM 3177 SIDEWALK) SUBMITTAL LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE: (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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1. AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTHWEST HILLS CONDOMINIUMS – 7 COMMERCIAL UNITS; AND
2. A CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. 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 $ 503,241.66, FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2012.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (MAY ALSO BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV’T. CODE ANN. SECTION 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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OTHER ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF MELVIN WRENN TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD MOYA TO SERVE ON THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2018. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY AND JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY-CITY OF AUSTIN APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION RELATED ISSUES AT THE FORMULA I EVENT FROM NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH 18, 2012.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM PAUL LARKIN FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE 403RD DISTRICT COURT YOUTHFUL OFFENDER PROGRAM.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE FINDINGS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, TEXAS CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS AND GOODWILL TEMPORARY SERVICES, INC.
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27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REPORT OF EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY REQUIRED BY SECTION 2206.101 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. (MAY ALSO BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV’T. CODE ANN. SECTION 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

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.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM QUARRY LOT 8, LTD. 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
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM DANNELLY TRACT, LTD. 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
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30. CONSULT WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUIREMENTS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE RELATED TO REPORTING INCOME RELATED TO BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS. ¹
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31. 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. ^{1 AND 2}

32. CONSULT WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE APPEAL OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY’S DECISION TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC. FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY LANDFILL. ¹

33. 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

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COUNTY TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING AGENCY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EIS ON U.S. HIGHWAY 290/STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST FROM STATE LOOP 1 (MOPAC) TO RANCH-TO-MARKET ROAD 1826 IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. ^{1 AND 2}

35. CONSULT WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH D2000. ^{1 AND 2}

37. CONSULT WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO SLAUGHTER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. ¹
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SECURITY COVERAGE AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 4}

ADDED ITEM

A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO DECKER LAKE ROAD AMENDED AND RESTATED PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED

THE PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2012 HAS BEEN POSTPONED INDEFINITELY DUE TO COMPLICATING FACTORS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE RESOLVED.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. 77090000157, AMENDMENT NO. 4.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THE TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION, THE CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION
700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012, 1:35 P.M.

1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY STAFF AND CITY OF AUSTIN SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ON USES OF DISPARITY STUDY FOR ENFORCEMENT OF HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS POLICY.

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