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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

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

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTING PROCESS AND COMMEND THE COMMITMENT OF RETAILERS RANDALLS, FIESTA AND HEB AS VITAL TO ELECTIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 23, 2013 AS “AUSTIN CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2013 AS “PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO RENEW FY2013 CONTRACT NO. 4400000683 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS080113RE) WITH ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR EVALUATION SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PRESERVE AT THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD PRELIMINARY PLAN (CONSISTING OF 34 LOTS ON 38.46 ACRES: 32 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS, 2 WATER QUALITY/DRAINAGE LOTS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: THE RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS LOT 41A BLOCK A AND CLIFFSIDE AT THE RESERVE AT LAKE TRAVIS LOTS 43A AND 44A BLOCK A REVISED PLAT (REVISED FINAL PLAT –TWO LOTS -RUFFIAN HEIGHTS LANE -NO ET J) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.202(D)(5) FOR THE HIDDEN MESA SUBDIVISION RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 42 (VARIANCE ONLY -THREE LOTS -MESA OAKS -CITY OF LEANDER ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD MAINTENANCE FY 2013 WORKPLAN.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. TERMINATION OF 2011 ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH ON-SYSTEM FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTION OF SH71 AND US290W; AND
  2. APPROVAL OF NEW ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH NO REQUIRED MATCH ON-SYSTEM FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTION OF SH71 AND US290W IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE MONITORING VISIT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS, THROCKMORTON COUNTY PROPERTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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14. REVIEW AND APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE IMPACT: INVESTING IN MINDS TO PREPARE FOR A CAREER IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
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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 $1,429,268.44 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 15, 2013 TO FEBRUARY 21, 2013.
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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 ON DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 CAPITAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING REVISIONS TO TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROPOSED CASH FLOW FOR 2011 AUTHORIZED PROJECTS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TOTAL LOSS MOTORCYCLES AND DEL VALLE FIRE:
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  1. TCSO UNIT 3382 – SETTLE;
  2. TCSO UNIT 3049 – SETTLE; AND
  3. TCSO FIRE – SETTLE.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLACEMENT OF NEWSPAPER BOXES ALONG THE PLAZA NORTH PLANTER WALL AT THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF TRES CHILDRESS TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 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 TODD CRICKMER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 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 JOHN JACKSON TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 10 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AT 11:00 A.M.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
  2. “TRANSPARENCY” LEGISLATION;
  3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO CAPS ON STATE APPROPRIATIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON COUNTIES;
  4. LEGISLATION RELATING TO APPRAISAL CAPS AND REVENUE CAPS, INCLUDING HJR 58, HB 428, HJR 84, HB 1338, SJR 15, SB 154, SJR 9, SB 95, SJR 14 , SB 155, SB 102, AND SB 144; AND
  5. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLP REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO IDENTIFY WAYS IN WHICH TRAVIS COUNTY'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES CAN IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND WAGES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WORK FORCE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
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28. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES TO PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION DURING COMMISSIONERS COURT’S VOTING SESSIONS. (JUDGE BISCOE)

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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING PROCESS TO DETERMINE PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR ACQUISITION NEGOTIATIONS UNDER THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT BOND PROGRAM OF NOVEMBER 2011. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) 2
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO NORMA RANGEL. 1
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31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A SETTLEMENT OFFER RELATED TO DAMAGES TO THE 700 LAVACA PLAZA. 1
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32. REVISED LANGUAGE: LEGAL CONSULTATION REGARDING METHODS TO SELECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR FOR COUNTY BUILDING AT 416 W. 11TH STREET (PTA PROPERTY). 1

33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE LITIGATION INVOLVING MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEM (MERS) AND OTHERS. 1

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO RYDER PETTIT. 1

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ACCEPTING DONATION OF WACHOVIA OFFICIAL CHECK FOR $5,065.77 FROM SAVE THE FIREHALL. 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE ISSUES AT 700 LAVACA WITH MITCHELL AND COLMENERO, LLP. 1 AND 2

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES POSITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

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 ON TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: LIMON-HIDROGO ADDITION RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT -TWO LOTS -HOLLOW HOOK -CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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C4. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 FROM CONSTABLE, PRECINCT THREE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013, 9:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2013, 12 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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

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