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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 4, 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROGRAM YEAR 2011 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. 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.
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW APPLICATION TO THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM;
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM MANAGED BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ADD A NEW AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GRANT'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY.
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 $1,140,771.38 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 22, 2012.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT 5325 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AUSTIN. (FACILITIES)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MUTUAL AGREEMENTS TO TERMINATE THE 1992 MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF CREEDMOOR AND SUNSET VALLEY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
(THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 10:00 A.M.)
10. 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.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001197, CHARDONNAY POOLE, PSYD.,CCTP, TO PROVIDE TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY FOR YOUTH REFERRED FROM THE COPE MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND CROSSOVER UNIT.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001198, SYLVAN J.FLUHARTY, MS-ATR, TO PROVIDE ART THERAPY FOR YOUTH REFERRED FROM THE COPE MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND CROSSOVER UNIT.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001200, ORION RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FREDERIC A. BITTNER, OWNER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING PARCEL 2 OF THE JESSE BOHLS ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALLEN WAYNE VORWERK, OWNER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING PARCELS 1 AND 1E OF THE JESSE BOHLS ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR VIOLET CROWN SPORTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT WEBBERVILLE PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE 2005 GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
- WEB-BASED OPINION SURVEY ON WATER SUPPLY ISSUES; AND
- A FORMAL REQUEST BY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR LOCAL AGENCIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEB-BASED SURVEY.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIOUS ISSUES PERTAINING TO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS, INCLUDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE KELLAM ROAD REAL ESTATE CONTRACT AND ACCEPTANCE OF KELLAM ROAD FOR COUNTY MAINTENANCE IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO PAY A $500 INVOICE FOR TRAINING.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPOINT TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS TO THE JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE'S FAMILY AND CHILDREN SCHOOL TASK FORCE.
OTHER ITEMS
(THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M.)
22. 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, INCLUDING
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- A REPORT ON PROJECTED NEED FOR ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS; AND
- A REPORT ON THE FISCAL IMPACT OF ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS.
23. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS; AND
- STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) TECHSHARE FOR THE JUVENILE CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
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25. APPROVE EXTENSION OF BOND FROM NOVEMBER 7 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012 FOR JUDGE OF COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8, THE HONORABLE CARLOS HUMBERTO BARRERA.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CONTRACT FOR A DISPARITY STUDY TO ENFORCE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS PROGRAM POLICIES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION 551.071)
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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 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN EXECUTIVE AIRPORT. 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXEMPTION TO SUBDIVISION PLATTING FOR A 1.156 ACRE TRACT IN PRECINCT THREE. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY SADD JACKSON AGAINST TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
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30. 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
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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ADDED ITEM
A.1 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY12, 2013 TO CONSIDER THE PETITION TO CREATE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 2A AND THE FEASIBILITY OF THE DISTRICT AND AUTHORIZE SENDING THE BOARD OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 2 A COPY OF THE PETITION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $300.00 FOR TWO MEMBERSHIPS IN THE TEXAS AFFILIATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDERS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
700 LAVACA, 2nd FLOOR ROOM 2.119
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
