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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SANDEEN ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO REPLACE MULTIPLE CULVERTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6 AND CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 1, 2013, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

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

4. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT) PHASE II CONVERSION ON JANUARY 1, 2013, AND RECOGNIZE IMPLEMENTATION TEAM. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT, NO. 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 2013 AS “TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WITHIN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

8. DECLARE GLOBAL POSITIONING DEVICE (GPS) AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW GPS DEVICE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000762 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. PS090255LC), LABYRINTH SOLUTIONS, INC. (LSI), FOR BEFIT IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH KEEFE COMMISSARY NETWORK, L.L.C. FOR TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNMENT NETWORK SECURITY COMPLIANCE.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SANDEEN ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO REPLACE MULTIPLE CULVERTS BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6 AND CONTINUING THROUGH MARCH 1, 2013, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MULTI-USE AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILWAY WITHIN THE SH130 AND SH71 RIGHTS-OF-WAY AS PART OF PHASE 1 OF THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY GRANT PROJECT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN HAZY HILLS OFFICE PARK, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: BELVEDERE PHASE III, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 83 AND 84, BLOCK D (REVISED PLAT - TWO LOTS - 2.038 ACRES - VERDE MESA COVE) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BONESHAKER PROJECT FOR A BICYCLE ROAD RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 57 (TRAVIS COUNTY TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON ALL COUNTY PROPERTIES.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY TAX CENTER PROGRAM DURING THE 2013 TAX SEASON TO PROVIDE FREE INCOME TAX FILING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMAND AND SUPPORT VESSEL GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO EXTEND THE GRANT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013;
  2. APPROVE ALLOCATION OF CURRENT YEAR SCAAP RESOURCES FOR CORRECTIONAL PROJECTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; AND
  3. STATUS REPORT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT - THE CHILDREN'S CONTINUUM GRANT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, FAMILY DRUG COURT PROGRAMS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SPACE REASSIGNMENT IN THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING:
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  1. REASSIGN 10TH FLOOR SPACE FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO COUNTY AUDITOR; AND
  2. REASSIGN 13TH FLOOR SPACE FROM COUNTY AUDITOR TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF SPACE ALLOCATION OF BASEMENT OFFICE SUITE AT THE GAULT BUILDING TO THE DISTRICT CLERK AND APPROVE FUNDING FOR MINOR IMPROVEMENTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON- ROUTINE REQUEST FROM DISTRICT CLERK FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE §10.03010, DEMOTION.

24. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $610,955.41 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 11 TO JANUARY 17, 2013.
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  1. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM SECTIONS 10.020 THROUGH 10.022; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS APPROVED.

OTHER ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT MEAGAN JONES TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FEBRUARY 2015. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT RON HUBBARD TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2016. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT JEANNETTE SCHALEBEN COOK AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, FOR THE TERM BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2015. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE PROJECT, INCLUDING:
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  1. UPDATE ON CURRENT STATUS AND RECOMMENDED FOLLOW-UP ACTION;
  2. GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE; AND
  3. PROCESS TO PROCURE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES (OR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE) AND RECOMMENDED EVALUATION TEAM. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO INTERVIEW AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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32. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:

  1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
  2. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WAIVE PARTS OF SECTION I. ORGANIZATION CONTAINED IN THE CAMPO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, TO ALLOW FORMER COMMISSIONER JOHN CYRIER TO SERVE AS CALDWELL COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON CAMPO POLICY BOARD FOR TERM TO WHICH CALDWELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTS HIM.
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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.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON A PROPOSED POSSESSION AND USE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF APPROXIMATELY 6.5 ACRES OF LAND COMPRISED OF PARCELS #4, 4E, AND 4TE, REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION-RELATED ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO EXTEND TUSCANY WAY SOUTHWARD FROM U.S. 290 EAST IN PRECINCT ONE. 2 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FROM A PROPERTY OWNER FOR SALE OF LAND AND ASSOCIATED RELOCATION EXPENSES – LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FM 969 AND GILBERT LANE – NEEDED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PROPOSED GILBERT WAY ROADWAY EXTENSION PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 2 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS TO ADDRESS THE GRIEVANCE APPEAL OF MELISSA MATOS. 1

37. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES POSITION. 3
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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.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 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 29, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS:

  1. PRESIDENT;
  2. VICE-PRESIDENT;
  3. SECRETARY;
  4. TREASURER; AND
  5. ASSISTANT SECRETARY.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. FACILITIES MASTER PLANNING UPDATE.
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2. CAPITAL PROJECTS PLANNING AND FIVE-YEAR FUNDING ANALYSIS.
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3. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A COMMUNITY CARE COLLABORATIVE OVERVIEW AS PRESENTED BY CENTRAL HEALTH, THE SETON HEALTHCARE FAMILY, AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE.
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