Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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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.

NED GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
FIRST FLOOR, 314 W. 11TH STREET
9:00 A.M.

NOTE: ONLY ITEM NUMBER ONE WILL BE TAKEN AT THE NED GRANGER BUILDING.

SPECIAL ITEM

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO SELECT PLACES WHERE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL HOLD ITS TERMS COMMENCING JANUARY 8, 2013.
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RECESS TO TAKE UP REST OF THE AGENDA IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT THE 700 LAVACA LOCATION, FIRST FLOOR.

AGENDA
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
700 LAVACA STREET, FIRST FLOOR
9:00 A.M. OR
UPON RECESS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT (PREA) RESOURCE CENTER FOR A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE: ENHANCING ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO EXCEED PREA STANDARDS GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION;
2. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE TREATMENT DRUG COURT IN JUVENILE PROBATION; AND
3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT IS OBTAINED FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

5. 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 $875,593.97 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 21 TO 27, 2012.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. A NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LUMP-SUM AWARD FOR SLOT 32 IN TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR OFFICE.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL WITH BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT GOING TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AUSTIN AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION “YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND.” (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE TIER ONE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OWNER OCCUPIED HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY HUD:
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1. RECEIVE COMMENTS PROVIDED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
2. CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AND
3. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO THE HUD; SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY THE CRIMINAL COURTS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING FOR FUNDING TO COMPLETE A BACKLOG OF DRUG TESTS FOR DRUG CASES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ONION CREEK GREENWAY, PHASE I, SEGMENT I, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB NO.B1210-004-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000740 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS090115RE), FAMILY ELDERCARE, INC. FOR SUPPORT SERVICES.
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR U.S. HIGHWAY 290 LANDFILL PROJECT, IFB NO. B1209-008-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, LD KEMP EXCAVATING, INC.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001196, CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TO PROVIDE TRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY, FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NOOTSIE MAINTENANCE BUILDING, IFB NO. 1210-007-AG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEGRITY CONTRACTORS INC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS, SECTIONS 12-17; AND
2. TWO PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH TC TWIN CREEKS COMMUNITY, INC. FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE ROW OF SECTIONS 16 AND 17. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES FROM THE TEXAS FACILITIES COMMISSION;
2. APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR EXPANSION OF RECYCLING THROUGHOUT ALL COUNTY FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE, WHERE PRACTICAL; AND
3. FUNDING OF $46,900 FOR THE ESTIMATED ONE-YEAR COST OF SERVICES FOR THE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.

OTHER ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH (TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT) BOARD OF MANAGERS.

18. APPOINT FRANK FUENTES TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4 TO COMPLETE THE UNEXPIRED TERM, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET JANUARY 22, 2013 DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE A SENIOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS AUSTIN SENIOR LIVING.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET FEBRUARY 5, 2013 DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS THE PADDOCK AT NORWOOD.
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(THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.)

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CEASE LEASING TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AND OTHER COUNTY-OWNED FACILITIES FOR GUN SHOWS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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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.

23. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MELANIE BOYTE VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, GREG HAMILTON, CYNTHIA SCHANTZ, JULIE MARTINETS AND JANE DOE II; A-12-CV-00181-LY. ¹
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN BRENT EARLES AND JANE EARLES, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIRS AT LAW TO THE ESTATE OF SARA STILLWELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:12-CV-01179-LY. ¹

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO AHKEEM WILLIAMS. ¹
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26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, 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
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT FOUR TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. 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 DATE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013 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 1506 AND 1507 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION THREE AMENDED IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEM

INTERVIEW AT 10:00 A.M.
A.1 CONDUCT APPLICANT INTERVIEW FOR THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2013, 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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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
URBAN COUNTIES OPEN HOUSE, KICK OFF THE 83RD LEGISLATIVE SESSION
URBAN COUNTIES BUILDING
500 WEST 13TH, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013, 5:30 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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