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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.

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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

(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.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD:
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  1. SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT; AND
  2. DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT TO POST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CHILDREN'S OPTIMAL HEALTH AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE TO CONTINUE THE FORMULA GRANT – INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS;
  2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM;
  3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE THE FEDERALLY FUNDED PORTION OF THE DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED COURT PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT;
  4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, TO CONTINUE THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
  5. NEW CONTRACT TO ACCEPT THE "2012 REMEMBERING WHEN" GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION FOR THE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE IN EMERGENCY SERVICES.

6. 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 $856,605.61 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 9 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2012.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE; AND
  3. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE DEFEASANCE OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING TAX-SUPPORTED BONDS ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000094 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. 10T00142NB), GARRATT CALLAHAN COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE SMART FACILITY.
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES, RFS# 1208-005-ML, TO THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ARCPOINT LABS OF AUSTIN;
  2. PHAMATECH LABORATORIES;
  3. SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS;
  4. PROMED MEDICAL CARE CENTER;
  5. CONCENTRA HEALTH SERVICES, INC; AND
  6. PRORESULTS.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 140 ROOF REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. 1210-001-PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SLAUGHTER LANE GOODNIGHT PHASE I PROJECT, IFB NO. B1208-004-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DNT CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
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14. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, LJA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q120156-JW, FM 969 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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15. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q120157-JW, FM 1626 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
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16. APPROVE FY2013 RENEWAL (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO.4400000367 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. IL060040RE), AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING (TEACHER TRAC).
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17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 12) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000011 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ), ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS, FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR CIRCLE DRIVE AT US 290 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND
  2. A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT CIRCLE DRIVE AT US 290. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:

  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.

OTHER ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURE PROCEEDS FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM GRANT POSITIONS TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (TEXAS OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FILING). (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EQUITABLE SHARING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE NOTICE FOR FEDERAL FORFEITURES (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FILING) (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PHASE II SAP IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
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  1. CHANGE IN TIMEKEEPING PROCESS FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES; AND
  2. TIMING OF EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE.

25. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT OF ACTUAL MOVING EXPENSES OF UP TO $5,000 FOR THE NEW EMPLOYEE WHO WILL FILL SLOT 138 IN ITS DEPARTMENT (SAP DEVELOPER)

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

26. 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. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:

  1. REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE RELATED TO REPORTING INCOME RELATED TO BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS; AND
  2. 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

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER-TO-SELL PARCELS #4 AND #4E FROM BUTLER BROADCASTING CO., LTD. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP BOND PROGRAM) LOCATED IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 1 AND 2
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MOZELL SWIST (IRA STRANGE, JR. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ROY G. AND VIVIAN F. FORTE (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DEBRA FORD AND JOSEPH REID (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JAMES CAPITAL CORP. (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JUAN VASQUEZ AND BICENTA VASQUEZ (CANDELARIA CALDERON RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1471 AND 1472 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION THREE AMENDED -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 43 AND 44 OF CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 14 -PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADJOURN

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
CHAMPIONS CIRCLE 2012 EDUCATION AND POLICY CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 28-30, 2012
MARRIOTT HOTEL AT CHAMPIONS CIRCLE
3300 CHAMPIONSHIP PARKWAY
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM

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