Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, February 5, 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. AT 1:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY, MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PADDOCK AT NORWOOD PROJECT. (ACTION ITEM # 25)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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SPECIAL ITEMS

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

3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE BUDGET FOR THE BETTER ENTERPRISE FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY (BEFIT) INITIATIVE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNUAL BLUES AND JAZZ FESTIVAL OF THE HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION – AUSTIN CHAPTER ON FEBRUARY 17, 2013.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM, A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO RENEW FY2013 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000379 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL080042RE) FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001169 FOR THE PROVISION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001293, SPIRIT REINS, INC., TO PROVIDE TRAUMA FOCUSED EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY FOR YOUTH REFERRED FROM THE COPE MENTAL HEALTH COURT AND CROSSOVER UNIT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. AT 10:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM EL REY BOULEVARD SIDEWALK PROJECT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $21,500 FROM TXI OPERATIONS, LP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING INITIATIVE.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 82.941(I), TO ALLOW THE LAKE TRAVIS ISD TO CONSTRUCT A STORM SEWER OUTLET HEADWALL WITHIN A WATERWAY SETBACK;
2. A VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 82.943(A), TO ALLOW THE LAKE TRAVIS ISD TO PLACE FILL MATERIAL AND CUT EXCAVATIONS IN EXCESS OF EIGHT VERTICAL FEET; AND
3. A VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTIONS 82.401(A) AND 82.920, TO ALLOW THE LAKE TRAVIS ISD TO PROCEED WITH A CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR THE NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL WITHOUT FILING FISCAL SECURITY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE – TRAVIS COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE DONATION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FROM TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOR USE BY TEXAS AGRILIFE.
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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 REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TO RECEIVE FEDERAL RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
2. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE CHILD ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PERSONNEL GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
3. APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE FEDERAL PASS THROUGH FUNDING FOR OVERTIME RESOURCES FOR DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED ENFORCEMENT; AND
4. RESPONSE TO AN INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURE QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE FY 2013 TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.

14. 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 $1,466,572.26 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 18 TO JANUARY 24, 2013.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS

16. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 46, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION AND STAGGERING OF TERMS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN BOUNDARIES OF A COMMISSIONERS PRECINCT;
3. ADDED ITEM: LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE LOW INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) AND THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS (LIP).
4. CREATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL COURTS IN THE 83RD LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND
5. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE PROJECT, INCLUDING:
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1. TIMELINE OF WORK COMPLETED AND COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTIONS TAKEN TO DATE;
2. DOCUMENT AND AFFIRM CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT PROCEEDINGS;
3. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES;
4. PROPOSED STAFF EVALUATION TEAM FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES;
5. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SPONSORS FOR THE PROJECT;
6. CHARGE FOR THE EXPANDED CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
7. PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP FOR THE EXPANDED CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF SANDRA IGAU TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GREG JOHNSTON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF PAULA BARR TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF BARKER KEITH TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF KEN BECK TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM STEVENSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF BROOKE SON AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL JULY 31, 2015. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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25. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PADDOCK AT NORWOOD PROJECT.
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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.

26. EVALUATE CURRENT APPLICATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO SELECT COUNTY EXECUTIVE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. ^{3 AND 1} (JUDGE BISCOE)

27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BRAKER LANE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN BOISE JOINT VENTURES, LP, WILD HORSE INVESTMENTS, LTD., AND J&T DEVELOPMENT GROUP. ¹ (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JEANNETTE SCHALEBEN COOK TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, CORRECTING THE TERM OF HER APPOINTMENT TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2015. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 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, FEBRUARY 5, 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
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
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1. SUBMISSION OF A LETTER TO EAGLE’S LANDING APARTMENTS REGARDING THE CORPORATION’S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT; AND
2. SUBMISSION OF AN INVOICE TOTALING $500.00 TO THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR STAFF’S TIME.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RELEASE OF LIEN FOR MARIO VALDES AND YANARA TABOADA, FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED IN 2007.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RELEASE OF LIEN FOR RANDY KAHL, A FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER WHO REPAID A LOAN EXECUTED IN 2006.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FORM FOR FINANCING BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013, 9:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013, 12 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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