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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 11, 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.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NITRILE EXAM GLOVES, IFB NO. B1210-002-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRONEX HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIES.
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4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000031 (H.T.E. NO. 09AE0251JW), JACOBS, FOR THE HOWARD LANE PHASE II DESIGN PROJECT.
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5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A FIRE SUPPRESSION AND DISASTER RESPONSE HELICOPTER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. 1209-003-BF, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED PROPOSER, NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS, LLC.
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 44000000257 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. CM090255LC), SAP PUBLIC SECTOR, INC., FOR BEFIT SOFTWARE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON FRATE BARKER ROAD BETWEEN MANCHACA ROAD AND BRODIE LANE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN, FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE 1 SECTION 4A FOR LOT 37 BLOCK A, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN, FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE 1 SECTION 4A FOR LOT 38 BLOCK A, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO SIGN THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM VENDOR AGREEMENT.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVENUE CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE SERVICES GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS PROCUREMENTS IN ADVANCE OF SPRING CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION ISSUANCE.
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15. 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 $474,802.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 23 TO 29, 2012.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS ON BEHALF OF WAYSIDE SCHOOLS BY TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CUC TECHSHARE COURT PROJECT.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRY STRUBLE, EFREN BRITO AND GEORGE MENTZER TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2, FOR THE TERM JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. TEN TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2013.
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22. APPROVE BONDS AND BOND RENEWALS FOR THE FOLLOWING ELECTED OFFICIALS:
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- RON DAVIS, TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT ONE;
- DANNY THOMAS, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE;
- MARIA L. CANCHOLA, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FOUR; AND
- CARLOS HUMBERTO BARRERA, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8.
23. CONSIDER 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 LEGISLATIVE ISSUES RELATED TO FUNDING FOR THE LOW INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) AND THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS (LIP).
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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.
25. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE CITY OF AUSTIN/AUSTIN ENERGY CONDEMNATION ACTION FILED AGAINST TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A POWER LINE EASEMENT ACROSS NORTHEAST METRO PARK. 1 AND 2
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26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUSAN E. ROEHM VS. TRAVIS COUNTY; JAMES D. MOORE, INDIVIDUALLY; GREG HAMILTON, INDIVIDUALLY. 1
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27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-003618; MARIA C. ARRIOLA GALVAN V. TRAVIS COUNTY; IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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 GOMEZ) 2
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31. 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. 2
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM A PROPERTY OWNER FOR SALE OF A 0.520 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 10806 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, NEEDED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PROPOSED ROADWAY AND INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT AT U.S. 290 WEST IN PRECINCT THREE. 2
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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.
C3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 9, 16, 23, 30 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PARTIAL PLAT VACATION OF SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION ONE VILLAGE A, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
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ADDED ITEM
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- AUTHORIZATION FOR TNR TO USE UP TO $120,053 OF PRECINCT ONE 2001 BOND PROPOSITION 1 PROJECT SAVINGS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE FUTURE OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY PROJECT; AND
- AUTHORIZATION TO USE APPROXIMATELY 12 OF 88.823 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF NORTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE FOR EXTENSION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY BASED ON THE CURRENT CAMPO PLAN AND TO USE THE REST OF THE ACRES FOR THE EASTERN CREEK OPEN SPACE PROJECT.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 9 AND 23, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF OCTOBER 9 AND 23, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 9, 16, 23 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO POTENTIAL ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS AND TAXABLE EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS FOR WAYSIDE SCHOOLS.
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2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 16, 23, 30 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2012.
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CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2012.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 16 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2012.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 16 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 25, OCTOBER 2, 16 AND NOVEMBER 13, 2012.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
700 LAVACA STREET, 2nd FLOOR ROOM 2.119
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012, 1:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012, AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
1:30 P.M.
1. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING RESTRICTING OR PROHIBITING THE SALE OR USE OF FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 352.051 (REGULATION OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS) OR GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108 (DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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