Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

2. DISCUSS COUNTY AUTHORITY TO RESPOND TO CALL FOR RESIGNATION OR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)

3. AT 1:45 P.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT FIVE TO ADD ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS).
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4. AT 1:45 P.M. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING FIRE AND EMS SERVICE OPTIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY OUTSIDE THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
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1. CONTINUE TO CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY USING NEW FINANCIAL TEMPLATE AND NEW COUNTY ZONES;
2. CONSIDER OTHER EMS SERVICE DELIVERY ALTERNATIVES FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY;
3. CONSIDER OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED FIRE SERVICE IN THE COUNTY;
4. CONSIDER THE FEASIBILITY OF A CONSOLIDATED FIRE-BASED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEM IN THE COUNTY, USING AFFECTED COUNTY DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES AS NEEDED;
5. REVIEW CURRENT COUNTY AMBULANCE LOCATIONS AND UNIT UTILIZATIONS, CURRENT DEPLOYMENT METHODS, POPULATIONS, AND CALL VOLUMES TO DETERMINE IMMEDIATE AND FUTURE SERVICE DELIVERY OPTIONS; AND
6. CONSIDER THE HIRING OF AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO WORK WITH THE AREA STAKEHOLDERS IN REVIEWING A THROUGH D ABOVE.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PRESERVE AT LOST GOLD CAVE, PHASE 1; AND
2. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PRESERVE AT LOST GOLD CAVE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE PRESERVE AT LOST GOLD CAVE, PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

6. 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 34 BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JONESTOWN, TEXAS, FOR PURPOSES OF ROADWAY, RIGHT OF WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF JONESTOWN, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIB IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIC IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES LTD., FOR ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE IIIA IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE (1285 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS, 8 DRAINAGE FACILITIES LOTS, 1 RECREATION CENTER LOT, 3 LOTS FOR PARKLAND AND 18 OPEN SPACE LOTS ALONG HIDDEN LAKES DRIVE LOCATED WITHIN THE 2-MILE ETJ OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING WATER INITIATIVES:
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1. THE STATUS OF THE “WATER SALES” BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AT THE SATELLITE FOUR OFFICE; AND
2. EFFORTS TO SECURE ORGANIZED WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNITIES IN NEED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SECOND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE PLACED ON LESS THAN TWO ACRES AT 4802 WELETKA DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 7B IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS REHABILITATION PROJECT ON-SYSTEM FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ON U.S. 290 WEST IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

16. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING RECOMMENDED INCREASES TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FEES BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATION ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE TO INCREASE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,000.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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19. 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 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A FY13 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM/STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM – HAZMAT ID GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
2. APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A FY13 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM/STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM – GASID GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
3. ANNUAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
4. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE, TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE FY13 AWARD FOR THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM; AND
5. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM-METROPOLITAN MOBILITY BLAKE-MANOR SHARED USE PATH GRANT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

20. 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 $1,296,101.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 3 THROUGH 9, 2013.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION’S REQUEST TO RENEW THEIR LEASE AT 700 LAVACA BUILDING. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTION)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ALLOCATE OFFICE SPACES AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING IN RELATION TO PROPOSED FUTURE RENOVATIONS:
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1. PRETRIAL SERVICES TO BE ALLOCATED OFFICES ON FLOORS 4 AND 5;
2. OFFICE OF PARENTAL REPRESENTATION TO BE ALLOCATED OFFICES ON FLOOR 6; AND
3. ADULT PROBATION TO BE ALLOCATED OFFICES ON FLOORS 7 THROUGH 11.

24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS USE OF 700 LAVACA BUILDING CONFERENCE AND MEETING ROOMS TO INCLUDE:
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1. USE BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR 700 LAVACA TENANTS;
2. USE BY PRIVATE CITIZENS OR GROUPS FOR NON-COUNTY PURPOSES; AND
3. APPROVAL OF FEES AND GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF SPACES.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

25. DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1).
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OTHER ITEMS

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

1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
2. UPDATE ON LEGISLATION OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND TO COUNTIES GENERALLY; AND
3. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

27. RECEIVE STATE REQUIRED RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE ESTABLISHMENT OF A $200 CHANGE FUND TO SUPPORT CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS AT THE PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE’S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO THE 2013 AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL CONVENTION IN HONOLULU, HAWAII TO BE PAID OUT OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION’S HOGG FOUNDATION GRANT – PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES KENNETH BAILEY TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER BOARD TO SERVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH MAY 2016. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN HINDU TEMPLE AND COMMUNITY CENTER AT 9301 DECKER LAKE ROAD TO USE EXPOSITION CENTER PARKING LOT AT A DISCOUNTED FEE OR NO FEE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JUNE 1 AND 2, 2013 FOR OVERFLOW PARKING DURING CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND FESTIVITIES.
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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.

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JASON JACOBS CLAIM. ¹
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY, APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-11-003618; MARIA C. ARRIOLA GALVAN V. TRAVIS COUNTY; IN THE 250TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. ¹
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO DONATE A CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY OVER APPROXIMATELY 10.103 ACRES OF LAND IN PRECINCT TWO IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. ²
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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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 850 AND 851 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSION DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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, MAY 21, 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, MAY 21, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REGISTRATION FEES OF $790.00 FOR TWO ATTENDEES TO THE TEXAS HOUSING CONFERENCE HELD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS JULY 22 THROUGH JULY 24, 2013 TO BE PAID FOR BY THE CORPORATION.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES AND REDEMPTION OF THE CORPORATION’S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS SERIES (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1999A.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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 $480.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES 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, MAY 23, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. REVIEW AND DISCUSS HRMD AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COMMITTEE ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT SELF-FUNDED PLAN AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR 2014 PLAN YEAR.
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