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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 16, 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 PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DORADO PASS AND PART OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY, PART OF TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (DORADO PASS AND PARTS OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY – TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION – LAKEHURST LOOP – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ – EIGHT RESIDENTIAL LOTS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 39-62, LOT 35, LOTS 63-72, PART OF LOT 73, PART OF LOT 85 AND CANCELED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DORADO PASS AND PART OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY, PART OF TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT AND CANCELED PARTS OF RIGHT-OF-WAYS – LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION – LAKEHURST LOOP – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ – EIGHT RESIDENTIAL LOTS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SEVERAL SECTIONS OF A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT #2008002782 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
SPECIAL ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 772, SUBCHAPTER G OF THE TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DORADO PASS AND PART OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY, PART OF TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (DORADO PASS AND PARTS OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY – TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION – LAKEHURST LOOP – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ – EIGHT RESIDENTIAL LOTS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 39-62, LOT 35, LOTS 63-72, PART OF LOT 73, PART OF LOT 85 AND CANCELED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR DORADO PASS AND PART OF UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY, PART OF TRACT #5, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT AND CANCELED PARTS OF RIGHT-OF-WAYS – LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION – LAKEHURST LOOP – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ – EIGHT RESIDENTIAL LOTS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SEVERAL SECTIONS OF A SEPARATE INSTRUMENT RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT #2008002782 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7-B – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO RESTORE A FORMER SOIL EXCAVATION PIT IN THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY OR REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- FUNDING FOR ONE-TIME OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CLOSED U.S. 290 LANDFILL; AND
- FUNDING FOR A GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATION TO ADDRESS COMPLIANCE CONCERNS OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES FOR STAFF OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION AND HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAMS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY AND ANY BABY CAN FOR THE PROVISION OF HOME-BASED COUNSELING SERVICES.
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14. RECEIVE OVERVIEW OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT D/B/A CENTRAL HEALTH PRELIMINARY DRAFT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. REVIEW AND APPROVE NEW APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION FUND FOR VETERANS’ ASSISTANCE TO EXPAND SERVICES OFFERED BY THE VETERANS COURT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.
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17. 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 $698,621.50 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 28 TO JULY 4, 2013.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADVERTISE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2014 SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FROM FORKLIFT DANCEWORKS TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN RENTAL FEES FOR AN EVENT FOR AUSTIN ENERGY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000356 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. IL040278ML), AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM OFFICES.
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000727 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. PS090100RE), AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
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23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000377, (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. IL080007VR), HAYS COUNTY, FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES.
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24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000245 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. CM070274LC), HIGH SIERRA ELECTRONICS, INC., FOR THE FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM.
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25. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q1306-014-RV FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES OF OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE TO BE LOCATED AT 416 WEST 11TH STREET.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
- UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; AND
- ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
27. APPOINT FAIRY DAVENPORT RUTLAND TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JULY 31, 2016. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER APPROXIMATELY 652 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 2
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KEVIN EDWARDS. 1
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30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN A CLAIM REGARDING RONALD “BIANCA’ CRUZ-GARCIA. 1
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31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DOCKET NO. 582-10-5643 AND TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DOCKET NO. 2010-1040-MIS, THE HILL COUNTRY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. 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 AUGUST 6, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 2.079 ACRES SECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS MOORES CROSSING BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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Added Item
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 9B; AND
- A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR AVALON, PHASE 9B - ALL WITHIN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 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, JULY 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, JULY 16, 2013, AT 11:00 A.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FINAL STRUCTURE OF THE CORPORATION’S 9% TAX CREDIT LOAN PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY TO TAKE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO NEGOTIATE DOCUMENTS AND CLOSE LOANS UNDER SUCH PROGRAM.
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