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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 20, 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SIMPSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR 16 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, MENTORING AND SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE ADULT DRUG DIVERSION PROGRAM.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN GASTON-SHELDON SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN TIERRA VISTA, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SECOND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE PLACED ON LESS THAN TWO ACRES AT 9415 RODRIGUEZ ROAD, AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS TO CONTINUE THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH FUNDS ORIGINATING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO RECEIVE OPERATING RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO RECEIVE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNDS FOR THE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION TO CONTINUE THE SHARE THE WARMTH PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
8. 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 $2,004,819.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2 TO NOVEMBER 8, 2012.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED DEFEASANCE OF COUNTY DEBT RELATED TO PROPOSITION THREE - SH45 NORTH AND FM 1826 RIGHT-OF-WAY PROJECTS APPROVED AS PART OF THE 2001 BOND ELECTION.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
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12. 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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF HONDA MOTORCYCLE OEM PARTS AND SERVICE FROM KENT POWERSPORTS OF AUSTIN 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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14. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF ALLIS CHALMERS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, FIAT-ALLIS, BOMAG, HYSTER COMPACTION EQUIPMENT, TIGER MOWERS, LAYMOR, CEDARAPIDS, LIU GONG, GROVE CRANES, NATIONAL BOOM TRUCKS AND KOBELCO CRANE, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) PARTS AND SERVICE FROM ANDERSON MACHINERY AUSTIN, INC. 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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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR SHERIFF UNIFORMS, IFB NO. 120219-LD, TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
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- MILLER UNIFORMS, ALL LINE ITEMS IN GROUPS A THROUGH M, V, X, Z, AA, BB, LINE ITEMS 33-01, 33-02; AND
- GT DISTRIBUTORS, GROUPS S, T, U, W AND LINE ITEM 34-01.
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16. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF TO SIGN AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE-WIDE REGIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM.
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17. 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)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUIRED OF APPLICANTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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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.
19. CONSIDER 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
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
- REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE RELATED TO REPORTING INCOME RELATED TO BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS; AND
- THE AMOUNT AT WHICH NON-MONETARY COMPENSATION IS VALUED PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 841.001(6) IN RELATION TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS BY EMPLOYEES WITH IMPUTED INCOME TO THE TEXAS COUNTY AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM. 1
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO SLAUGHTER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, AND 2011 BOND PROJECT GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. 1
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LIPPINCOTT CAPITAL. LTD. VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL; CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-12-003224. 1
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE LIPSHY FOR 700 LAVACA, SUITE 405. 1 AND 2
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CHAPTER 9 AND 10 - INVESTIGATION - HRMD. 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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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT SPECIAL VOTING SESSION 700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012, AT 11:00 A.M.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2012 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION FOR FEDERAL, STATE, DISTRICT AND COUNTY OFFICEHOLDERS AND LOCAL COUNTY-ORDERED PROPOSITIONS.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
