Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO "WILD RIVER ROAD," "HUPEDO RANCH ROAD" AND "HOWARDS WAY" IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #6) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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SPECIAL ITEMS

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

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GILLIAN PORTER FOR HER SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT .
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CLASS XIII FOR GRADUATING FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4’S VOLUNTEER FIRE AND EMT ACADEMY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MAY 19 THROUGH 25, 2013 AS “TAKE HEART AUSTIN WEEK 2013” IN THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR UNNAMED PRIVATE STREETS TO “WILD RIVER ROAD," "HUPEDO RANCH ROAD" AND "HOWARDS WAY" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. 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 25 BLOCK C IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. PLAT FOR RECORDING: THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE IIIB – FINAL PLAT (38 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 4 DRAINAGE LOTS AND 1 OPEN SPACE LOT – WINDY VANE DRIVE – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
2. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, L.P. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STEINER RANCH MU-11 CONDOMINIUM PROJECT – FIFTY-FIVE SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED UNITS; AND
2. A CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR WOODROW COMMUNITIES/STEINER RANCH LTD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN PRECINCT THREE:
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1. AN OFFER TO SELL TEMPORARY EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR PARCEL #10TE RECEIVED FROM WILLIAM E. OGLESBY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON AS PART OF THE BEE CREEK ROAD IMPROVEMENT 2011 BOND PROJECT; AND
2. AN OFFER TO SELL TEMPORARY EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR PARCEL #12TE RECEIVED FROM BEE CREEK STABLES L.P. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVEWAY APRON AS PART OF THE BEE CREEK ROAD IMPROVEMENT 2011 BOND PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS, THROCKMORTON COUNTY PROPERTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTION)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR APPRAISALS TO BE CONDUCTED ON TWO EASEMENT ACQUISITIONS NEEDED FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2012 LAKE OAK ESTATES STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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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 BIANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
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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 $784,494.28 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 26 TO MAY 2, 2013.
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16. 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 POPS SALARY ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE;
3. NON-ROUTINE POPS PROMOTION REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.0295, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE; AND
4. NON-ROUTINE POPS SALARY ADJUSTMENT REQUEST FROM CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03002, GENERAL OVERVIEW FOR DETERMINING PAY POLICY.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000818 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS100298JE), HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CAPITAL AREA PAVEMENT ENGINEERING COUNCIL (CAPEC).
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. AN ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(7)(C) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY D/B/A AT&T FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.

19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000071 (H.T.E. NO. 10AE0168JW), CP&Y, INC., FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND UTILITY FACILITIES.
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21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001009, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001386, BUG MASTER, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. LEGISLATION RELATING TO WATER AND GROUNDWATER REGULATION IN WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING SB 508, HB 890, AND HB 2640; AND
3. ADDED ITEM: LEGISLATION RELATED TO TRANSPARENCY, INCLUDING SB 14; AND
4. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SCOPE OF WORK AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONTRACT FOR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE PROJECT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTION)

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD TO HOLD PERIODIC MEETINGS IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OR ONE OF THE MULTIFUNCTION MEETING ROOMS AFTER MAKING TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. REPEAL OUTDATED CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE;
2. ESTABLISH DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 FOR ONLINE PUBLICATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE; AND
3. ESTABLISH DEADLINE OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 FOR DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE CHAPTERS PRIOR TO ONLINE PUBLICATION.

CONSENT ITEMS

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 16 AND 23, 2013.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED OVER AND ACROSS LOTS 2, 3, 6 AND 7 OF THE OLD MANCHACA SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: BELL GRAND AVENUE BUSINESS PARK RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 25B BLOCK J (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT – TWO LOTS – CENTRAL COMMERCE DRIVE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 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 THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 12, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 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 THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 12 AND APRIL 2, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES TOTALING $325.00 FROM NAMAN HOWELL SMITH AND LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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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, MAY 13, 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

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC) MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
SHERATON HOTEL, 701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013, 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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