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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 2, 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. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6A, BLOCK 41 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3 - 9, LOTS 26 - 29, BLOCK 41, AND LOTS 7 - 13, BLOCK 42, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE AND OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6 AND LOT 28, BLOCK 41 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 12-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12 AND 13 OF TRAVIS VISTA AND FOUR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 OF TRAVIS VISTA, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013 AS “LIGHT OF HOPE – NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 7, 2013 AS “NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE SAFE HAVENS GRANT AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANETSAFE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR FM 1826 –SLAUGHTER LANE SIDEWALK.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN OF FM 969 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q120156-JW, TO THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, LJA ENGINEERING, INC.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES, IFB NO. B1301-002-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TOTAL DEMOLITION, INC.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001262, NORTHWEST HELICOPTERS, LLC, FOR A FIRE SUPPRESSION AND DISASTER RELIEF HELICOPTER.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THREE PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6A, BLOCK 41 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3 - 9, LOTS 26 - 29, BLOCK 41, AND LOTS 7 - 13, BLOCK 42, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE AND OVER AND ACROSS LOT 6 AND LOT 28, BLOCK 41 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOT 12-A OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12 AND 13 OF TRAVIS VISTA AND FOUR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 12, 13 AND 14 OF TRAVIS VISTA, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD-AUSTIN, FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE 1, SECTION 4A FOR LOT 28, BLOCK C, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TNR'S RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE FLEETFOCUS TO REPLACE THE EXISTING H.T.E. FLEET WORK ORDER MODULE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE UNTIL THE FY13 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND USE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE’S BUDGET FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL THE FY13 AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
18. 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 $1,207,753.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 15 TO MARCH 21, 2013.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO WATER AND GROUNDWATER REGULATION IN WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING SB 508, HB 890, AND HB 2640;
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON LOCAL CONTROL OVER LAND USE PLANNING, INCLUDING HB 3087, HB 3088, HB 3089, HB 3090, AND HB 3091 (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION);
- LEGISLATION RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON LOCAL CONTROL OVER ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT, INCLUDING HB 3117 AND HB 3119;
- HOUSE BILL 2899, RELATING TO THE ACCUMULATION AND PAYMENT OF SICK LEAVE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION); AND
- ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES.
21. 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)
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22. RECEIVE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S 2012 ANNUAL REPORT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COUNTY BUILDING AT 416 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS (FORMERLY PTA PROPERTY). (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ITEMS (26 AND 27)
AT 1:30 P.M.
24. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE FOREST PARK APARTMENTS, 1088 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM #26)
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25. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE SILVER SPRINGS APARTMENTS, 12151 NORTH IH 35, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM #27)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE FOREST PARK APARTMENTS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE SILVER SPRINGS APARTMENTS.
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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.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 65 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED NORTH OF PARMER LANE AND WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN PRECINCT ONE, FOR EASTERN CREEK OPEN SPACE AND CAMERON ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2
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30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SUSAN E. ROEHM V. TRAVIS COUNTY; JAMES D. MOORE, INDIVIDUALLY; AND GREG HAMILTON, INDIVIDUALLY. 1
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31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. STEPHEN AND BARBARA HORN (ROBERT L. ECKERT RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. EDWARD AND SUSAN WARMBIER (EDWARD A. HEUER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. ADON, LLC (EDWARD A. HEUER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, V. DAVID R. THOMAS (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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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. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 19, 26 AND MARCH 5, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 1, 2013.
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013, 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 NORTH LOT LINE OF LOT 10 OF MANCHACA COMMERCIAL PARK – PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 19, 26 AND MARCH 5, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 19, 26 AND MARCH 5, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. SET APRIL 30, 2013, AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS), SERIES 2013.
2. SET APRIL 30, 2013, AS DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION’S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WILLIAM CANNON APARTMENTS), SERIES 2013.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR ADOPTION OF INITIAL RESOLUTION, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND TO FILE APPLICATION WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEDCOR INVESTMENTS FOR THE PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR ADOPTION OF INITIAL RESOLUTION, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND TO FILE APPLICATION WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PEDCOR INVESTMENTS FOR THE WILLIAM CANNON APARTMENTS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR A TEXAS MASS GATHERING ACT PERMIT UNDER CHAPTER 751 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE FROM THE ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE AUSTIN PSYCH FEST AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- EVENT: AUSTIN PSYCH FEST
PLACE: CARSON CREEK RANCH
9501 SHERMAN ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78742
DATE: APRIL 26, 27 AND 28, 2013
FROM 1:00 P.M. TO 1:00 A.M. EACH DAY; - PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM:
- AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY;
- TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL; AND
- TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF;
- PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
- ALL RELATED ISSUES.
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 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, APRIL 3, 2013, 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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