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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, April 9, 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 A 10-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHERN SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 6 OF THE 1626 PARK ADDITION SUBDIVISION – PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #11) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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2. 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. (ACTION ITEM # 12) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF 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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MARIA SILVA UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 24 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013 AS “ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000832 (H.T.E. NO. PS110046JW), URS CORPORATION, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES FOR COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR PLAN.
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7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES, TIME AND MATERIALS, CONTRACT NO. 4400001421, TO THE HIGHEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, RC DATA COMMUNICATIONS, LLC D/B/A RANDALL COMMUNICATIONS.
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL, TYPE A, GRADE II, IFB NO. 2013-01-28-SC, TO THE LOW BIDDER, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT-AGGREGATES, LLC.
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9. APPROVE REVISED MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) TECHSHARE PROGRAM.
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10. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF SHIMADZU LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH (LC) SYSTEM & SOFTWARE FROM AB SCIEX LLC FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10-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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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL PLAN PRESENTED BY THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR SUBMISSION TO THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION.
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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. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. APPLICATION TO CAPITAL METRO FOR THE BASIC TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BUS PASSES TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
  2. CONTRACT TO CONTINUE THE TARGETED LOW INCOME WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN AND VETERANS SERVICES;
  3. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN AND VETERANS SERVICES; AND
  4. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ACTING AS FISCAL AGENT FOR BUS PASSES PROVIDED BY CAPITAL METRO FOR THE BASIC TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FUND PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

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 $1,143,736.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 22 TO MARCH 28, 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;
  2. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE; AND
  3. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM JUVENILE PROBATION FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AFFECTING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
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  1. SUMMARY OF PLAN RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE;
  2. REQUEST TO ADD TARGET FUND DATES FROM T. ROWE PRICE WITH RETIREMENT DATES OF 2015, 2025, 2035, 2045 AND 2055;
  3. REQUEST TO EXPAND INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT INVESTMENT OPTION TO INCLUDE STOCKS, BONDS, EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETFS) AND CLOSED END FUNDS;
  4. RECOMMENDATION TO ELIMINATE PERKINS MID-CAP VALUE FUND AND PIONEER INVESTMENT VALUE FUND AS FUND INVESTMENT OPTIONS AND REPLACE HOTCHKISS AND WILEY MID-CAP VALUE FUND AND JPMORGAN INCOME EQUITY FUND; AND
  5. RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE MEMBERSHIP OF VICKI SKINNER ON THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AFTER RETIREMENT AND APPOINT C.W. BRUNER AS NON-VOTING MEMBER FROM PURCHASING.

OTHER ITEMS

19. AT 11:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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  1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
  2. LEGISLATION RELATING TO COUNTY AIR QUALITY FEES, INCLUDING SB 1791 AND HB 3812;
  3. LEGISLATION RELATING TO COUNTY AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FIREWORKS, INCLUDING HB 107, HB 1813, HB 3236, HB 3429, AND HB 3557;
  4. “TRANSPARENCY” LEGISLATION;
  5. 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
  6. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

20. RECEIVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
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21. RECEIVE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S 2012 ANNUAL REPORT.
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22. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2012 FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS 2, 8, 9, 12, AND 14. (COMMISSIONERS ECKHART AND DAUGHERTY)
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23. 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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24. 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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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENTS OF GAIL ZAHARA AND KRISTY QUIGLEY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #8 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2014. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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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 WORKFORCE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR ENHANCING MINORITY PARTICIPATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTRACTING PROGRAM SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF BUSINESS RESEARCH IC2 INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.
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28. 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)

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 BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS IN THE MOUNTAIN VIEW SUBDIVISION. 1
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGAL OPTIONS REGARDING FAILING SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND POTENTIAL SYSTEM REPAIR PROJECTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

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 VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 12, 2013.
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C4. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2013.
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Added Item

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION REQUEST NO. RQ-1110-GA, REGARDING WHETHER A COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY REQUIRE A PERMIT AND CHARGE A FEE FOR INSTALLING AN ACCESS POINT TO A COUNTY ROAD. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 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, APRIL 9, 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, APRIL 9, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. PRESENTATION REGARDING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF CHAMPION’S CROSSING APARTMENTS, 2015 CEDAR BEND DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS BY ML CASA V, LP.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE INVOICE FROM NAMAN HOWELL SMITH AND LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ONE INVOICE TOTALING $360.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES (BOOT CAMP) PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:

  1. STATUS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE;
  2. PLANS FOR ONLINE PUBLICATION OF CODE; AND
  3. ACTION ITEMS AND TIMELINE FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT CONSIDERATION.

2. RECEIVE STAFF PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON COMMUNITY CONDITIONS AND PARTNER AGENCY PERFORMANCE FROM THE 2012 COMMUNITY IMPACT REPORT PREPARED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

3. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE HUB DISPARITY STUDY.

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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:

  1. 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;
  2. PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN, INCLUDING REPORTS FROM:
    1. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AUTHORITY;
    2. TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL; AND
    3. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF;
  3. PROPOSED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
  4. ALL RELATED ISSUES.

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDAS MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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