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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, June 18, 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.

2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF THE SEEDLING FOUNDATION’S CAPACITY AWARD TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE COUNTY’S ONGOING SUPPORT OF THE PROMISE MENTOR PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO ITEMS:
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  1. THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 6A; AND
  2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR AVALON, PHASE 6A IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION TWO, VILLAGE F2 FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. A VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.302 (d)(9)(A) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS; AND
  2. SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION 2 REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN OF VILLAGES B, E, F AND Z [REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN – 419 TOTAL LOTS (403 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 16 MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD) LOTS – 223.4 ACRES – NO ETJ)] 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 ONE, SECTION 4A FOR LOT 45, BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 ACTION PLAN DRAFT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO REVENUE CONTRACT WITH CEDARS INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY FOR AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. NEW APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR A $4,183,575 FEDERAL GRANT TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR AN EMAIL BY BALLOT CREATION, ENCRYPTION, VERIFICATION AND AUDIT PROJECT THAT WILL ENABLE THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO PROGRAM AND DEVELOP SOFTWARE FOR A PROPOSED NEW START-VOTE SYSTEM;
  2. NEW APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR AN ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF BALLOT PORTAL REQUEST FOR ELECTIONS GRANT PROPOSAL IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR A $19,950 GRANT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING SOFTWARE IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE; AND
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONSTRUCT A BOAT RAMP AT PACE BEND PARK.

11. 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 $1,135,706.60 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 31 TO JUNE 6, 2013.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012:
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  1. TCSO UNIT 3092 – SETTLE;
  2. CSO UNIT 3231 – SETTLE;
  3. TCSO UNIT 3107 – SETTLE;
  4. TCSO UNIT 2838 – SETTLE;
  5. TCSO UNIT 3093 – SETTLE;
  6. TCSO UNIT 3472 – SETTLE;
  7. CONSTABLE 5 UNIT 2669 – SETTLE;
  8. TCSO UNIT 3300 – SETTLE;
  9. TNR UNIT SU3271 – SETTLE;
  10. TNR UNIT PU2244 – SETTLE; AND
  11. CONSTABLE 5 UNIT 2597 – SETTLE.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. AUTHORIZE THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A PARKING ACCESS CARD AND AN UNRESERVED PARKING SPACE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE ZONED PARKING GARAGE SERVING THE 700 LAVACA STREET ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; AND
  2. REIMBURSE THE NEWLY HIRED DIRECTOR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT FOR ACTUAL MOVING EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC.
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001018, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE FOR CHILD THERAPIST SUPERVISOR SERVICES.
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17. RATIFY CONTRACT NO. 4400001395, FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE IMPROVEMENT AND RECIDIVISM REDUCTION SUB-GRANT AWARDED BY THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE AND BY THE LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION.
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18. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
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19. DECLARE A 2002 FREIGHTLINER EMS AMBULANCE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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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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  1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES;
  2. FINAL STATUS OF TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, FOLLOWING THE VETO DEADLINE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013;
  3. REPORT ON THE GOVERNOR’S ACTIONS ON VARIOUS LEGISLATION; AND
  4. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM PENG HU COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN TAIWAN:
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  1. REQUEST FROM WANG, CHIN-FA TO ESTABLISH A SISTER-COUNTY PROGRAM WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TO FOSTER COOPERATION IN CULTURE, TOURISM, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY;
  2. REQUEST FOR INVITATION FOR PENG HU COUNTY OFFICIALS TO VISIT TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
  3. RELATED ISSUES.

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.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED ON JUNE 5, 2013 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FEE SIMPLE INTEREST (PARCEL 8) AND TWO TEMPORARY EASEMENTS (PARCELS 8TEA AND 8TEB), RECEIVED FROM THE GUTIERREZ FAMILY, FOR PROPERTY NEEDED AS FUTURE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLANNED FRATE BARKER ROAD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE. 2 (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ACQUIRE A CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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24. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY 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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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, JULY 2, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LIVE OAK DRIVE TO REPLACE UNDERSIZED CULVERTS BEGINNING JULY 10, 2013 AND CONTINUING THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2013 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING: RACEWAY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION, SECTION THREE (SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION) – RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 21, 24, 18 – 20, NORTHRIDGE ACRES NO. 2 – GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY – CITY OF AUSTIN'S ETJ – 66 TOTAL LOTS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 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, JUNE 18, 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 HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF TWO INVOICES TOTALING $1,540.00 FOR BOOT CAMP GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES SPONSORED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 FOR ONE STAFF MEMBER TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SPONSORED BY THE COUNCIL OF DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AGENCIES.
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TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2013, AT 4:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
700 LAVACA STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX. 78701

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

(IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE EMAIL COMMENTS TO HRMD AT
benefits.administrator@traviscountytx.gov BY 4:00 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013)

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