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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.

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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. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PETITION TO CREATE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 2A AND ALL ISSUES RELATED TO THE CREATION OF THIS DISTRICT.
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(THIS ITEM WILL BE POSTED FOR ANOTHER PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ON MARCH 1, 2013 AT 9:00 A.M.)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING TRAVIS COUNTY'S INTENT TO JOIN WITH OTHER CENTRAL TEXAS COUNTIES TO RE-TASK THE COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION CREATING A TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AREA (TEA) WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT IS COMPRISED OF A PORTION OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND ITS EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

5. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000072 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 10AE0198JE), AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES, ARTERIAL “A”.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GREASE AND LINT TRAP PUMP-OUT SERVICE, IFB NO. B1210-006-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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8. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400000797 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS100145ML), MODIFICATION NO. 4, FROM MITOTYPING TECHNOLOGIES TO AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
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9. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 4400000086 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 10T00098LD), FEB CONTRACTORS LLC, FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000223 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 12T00174LD), KBRO SPORTS FIELD MANAGEMENT LLC, SPORTS FIELD TURF MAINTENANCE.
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11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR SERVICES AND SCOPE OF WORK FOR PROGRAM MANAGER/OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE PROJECT.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POLICY AND PLANNED IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR CHAPTER 57 – TRAVIS COUNTY TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS/WORKSITE POLICY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

13. 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)

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SOLA VISTA SECTION 2 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT -29 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS -37.04 ACRES – CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK, SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT ONE:
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  1. TERMINATION OF A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PRIVATE DEVELOPERS ; AND
  2. TERMINATION OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRAKER LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. THE USE OF FY2013 LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (DATMA); AND
  2. AMENDMENT ONE TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DATMA AND TRAVIS COUNTY.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSE OUT THE 2010 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; AND
  2. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CLOSE OUT THE 2010 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DETECTION AND DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT AND RELATED MAINTENANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

20. 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 $569,238.61 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 25 TO JANUARY 31, 2013.
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21. 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 THE TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE §10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES.

OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING:
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  1. PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
  2. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

23. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:

  1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
  2. LETTER TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE LOW INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) AND THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS (LIP);
  3. LEGISLATION TO CREATE A CIVIL COURTS FILING FEE NOT TO EXCEED $15 TO HELP FUND IMPROVEMENTS TO COURTHOUSE FACILITIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  4. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE D2000 PROJECT.

25. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2013 STATE FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DESIGNATION OF A COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGE AS A MEMBER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT MICHELLE MURPHY SMITH TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2015. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT PAULA McDERMOTT TO THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD POLICY BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2015. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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.

29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE LITIGATION INVOLVING MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM (MERS) AND OTHERS. 1
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT FOXTROT. 5
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31. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY, RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT COUNTER 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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32. CANCELED INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES POSITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VALUE AND FUTURE USE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING. 1 and 2

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER, 2013.

C4. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 FROM PRECINCT FIVE.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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 12, 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF CANDIDATES FOR THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
RED RIVER AND DEAN KEATON, 3RD FLOOR, ROOM 3.102, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2013, 6:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHPLAN
ANNUAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MEETING
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (TAC), ROOM 437
1210 SAN ANTONIO STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013, 11:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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