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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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:
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  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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEM

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

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF A TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES TECHSHARE OVERSIGHT BOARD AND TO SERVE AS PROJECT SPONSOR FOR COUNTY TECHSHARE PROJECTS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN RIDGE RIDERS MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HOST A MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AT PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. 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 49 BLOCK A, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 4, BLOCK C WEST CYPRESS HILLS, PHASE ONE, SECTION 4A (REVISED PLAT – ONE LOT – 0.201 ACRE – ROCK WREN ROAD) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S OFFER TO CONVEY PARCELS 5, 5E, 6 AND 6E, NEEDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN IMMANUEL ROAD AND CAMERON ROAD, AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY RELATING TO THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HB 1445/HB 1204.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. REVISED SORENTO PRELIMINARY PLAN [REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN – 970 TOTAL LOTS (944 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 8 PUBLIC PARKLAND LOTS, 3 PRIVATE PARKLAND LOTS, 6 PRIVATE LANDSCAPE LOTS, 6 PRIVATE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL LOTS, 1 PUBLIC ACCESS LOT, AND 2 MULTI-FAMILY AND DEVELOPMENT RESERVE LOTS – 356.5 ACRES – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ)]; AND
  2. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SORENTO HOLDINGS 2012 LLC IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: PARK AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 3B FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 40 TOTAL LOTS – 10.93 ACRES – JACKIES RANCH BOULEVARD – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RMD RESIDENTIAL, LP, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: VISTA ROYALE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2 – FINAL PLAT - (VISTA ROYALE SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2 – FINAL PLAT – ONE LOT FOR MULTI-FAMILY – 228 UNITS – RM 620 – CITY OF BEE CAVE ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-2-158(B)(2), ACCESS TO STREETS (REQUIRES THAT A NEW SUBDIVISION MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO ACCESS STREETS AND EACH OF THE TWO ACCESS STREETS MUST CONNECT TO A DIFFERENT EXTERNAL STREET) FOR THE HILLS OF SHADY HOLLOW PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO RECEIVE FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM PLANNING FUNDS IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. GRANT PROVIDES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND THE CREATION OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN;
  2. APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES TO RECEIVE PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE FUNDS IN THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. GRANT PROVIDES FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ARCHIVES AND THE PURCHASE OF ARCHIVAL SUPPLIES;
  3. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR EXPENSES INCURRED UNDER THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT OF 1994. THE REIMBURSEMENT TERM IS FROM JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012;
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION;
  5. 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; AND
  6. REALLOCATION WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE’S 2012 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOURCES FOR A TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PROJECT.

14. 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 $778,673.30 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 29 TO APRIL 4, 2013.
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15. 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 SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REFUND PROGRAM, SECTION 10.021; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. 1207-003-JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER AUSTIN MATERIAL D/B/A RAMMING PAVING COMPANY FOR GROUP I.
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB NO. B1302-004-NB TO THE LOW BIDDER, ENNIS PAINT, INC.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DESIGN OF FM 1626 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q120157-JW, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC.
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BIG SANDY DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, HDR ENGINEERING, INC.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. 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 JUVENILE JUSTICE, INCLUDING SB 511;
  3. LEGISLATION RELATED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS, INCLUDING HB 2170, HB 2171 AND SB 1596;
  4. LEGISLATION RELATED TO HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS, INCLUDING HB 3775, HB 3777, HB 3778 AND HB 3779;
  5. LEGISLATION RELATING TO COUNTY AIR QUALITY FEES, INCLUDING SB 1791 AND HB 3812; AND
  6. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO COVER TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR ELECTION EXPERTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH HPN BOOKS TO SPONSOR A COFFEE TABLE BOOK ABOUT TRAVIS COUNTY.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DIRECT THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO RESEARCH THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A VOLUNTARY EXTENDED ILLNESS LEAVE BANK OR SIMILAR PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING:
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  1. A REPORT ON STEPS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT SUCH A PROGRAM; AND
  2. RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING NECESSARY MAJOR POLICY PROVISIONS FOR SUCH A PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CONCESSIONAIRE CONTRACT AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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.

26. 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

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY, INC., FOR AN EVENT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1 (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

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 SESSIONS OF MARCH 19 AND 26, 2013.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OLD MANCHACA RD. IN PRECINCT THREE TO RECONSTRUCT THE ROAD BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2013, AND CONTINUING THROUGH JULY 1, 2013, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PRIVATE STREET TO "DIMENSIONAL PLACE", PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEM

A1.  CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGY BY TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS DRUG AND ALCOHOL LAB BACK LOGS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. 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 ML CASA V, LP, FOR THE CHAMPION’S CROSSING APARTMENTS.
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2. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 7, 2013, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CHAMPION’S CROSSING APARTMENTS), SERIES 2013.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATION RELATED TO HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS, INCLUDING HB 3775, HB 3777, HB 3778 AND HB 3779.
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MEETING TO DISCUSS INTERESTS AND ISSUES ON CENTRAL TEXAS WATER RESOURCES HAYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
712 SOUTH STAGECOACH TRAIL, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
MONDAY, APRIL 29TH, 2:00 P.M.

(PLEASE CONTACT PIX HOWELL AT 512-775-2698 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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