Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, March 19, 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SUSAN VERHOEF UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 23 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DANIEL MANSOUR UPON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 17 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION OBSERVING THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TET OFFENSIVE.
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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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAKEWAY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BEE CREEK ROAD.
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7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) FOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING.
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8. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. 1210-003-CW, RENTAL OF CARGO VANS, AND REBID.
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9. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SALVAGE PROPERTY AND RECYCLE AS SCRAP MATERIAL.
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TOPDRESSING MATERIAL FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS, IFB NO. B1302-008-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, JAE CONSTRUCTION INC.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT ONE:
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1. THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 10; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 10. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,000 FOR TWO TRAINING SESSIONS FOR COMING OF AGE NONPROFIT AGENCY PARTNERS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK TO PRINT 1000 COPIES OF THE 2013 COMMUNITY DASHBOARD REPORT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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16. 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 $1,051,038.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 1 TO MARCH 7, 2013.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

OTHER ITEMS

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

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY-CITY OF AUSTIN APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS, INCLUDING:
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1. PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WITH CANDIDATES; AND
2. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

20. 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 WORKFORCE. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATION ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO EXTEND MEMBERSHIP TO BURNET COUNTY AND APPROVE POLICY BOARD MEMBERSHIP FOR FORMER COMMISSIONER FROM CALDWELL COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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22. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY BUILDING AT 416 W. 11TH STREET (PTA PROPERTY). (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS).

23. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING PARKING MOBILITY PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR ACQUISITION UNDER THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT BOND PROGRAM OF NOVEMBER 2011, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH SHORT-LISTED PROJECTS;
2. HOW TO INCLUDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION;
3. WHETHER TO LIMIT MAXIMUM COUNTY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION; AND
4. DOCUMENTATION OF PROPERTY VALUES.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING UNDER THE COMMITMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FUNDING BY UNIT OF GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROVISION OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SECTION 2306.6710(b)(1)(E), TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE):
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1. RECEIVE BRIEFING BY STAFF ON IMPLICATIONS OF PRIOR COURT AND CORPORATION ACTIONS;
2. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PREVIOUS ACTIONS; AND
3. DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO INCOMING REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION) (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND GÓMEZ)

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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE AT 9608 BROWN LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78754. ¹ (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO AND CHANGE IN USES OF THE PROPERTY AND POTENTIAL FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS. ^{1 AND 2}

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ^{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 MONTH OF JANUARY, 2013.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 2 THRU 6, BLOCK A OF THE ESTATES AT COMMANDERS POINT – PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 TO RECEIVE TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 6 OF THE 1626 PARK ADDITION SUBDIVISION - PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 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 19, 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, MARCH 19, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDING UNDER THE COMMITMENT OF DEVELOPMENT FUNDING BY UNIT OF GENERAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROVISION OF HOUSING TAX CREDITS BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SECTION 2306.6710(b)(1)(E), TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE):
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1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM STAFF ON IMPLICATIONS OF PRIOR COURT AND CORPORATION ACTIONS;
2. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PREVIOUS ACTIONS; AND
3. DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO RESPOND TO INCOMING REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHARDT AND GÓMEZ)

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR 700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. CONDUCT APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR, ROOM 2.119 700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2013, AT 10:00 A.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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