Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, July 23, 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 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SEVERAL THREE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 61, 62, AND 63 OF EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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2. 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 88 AND 89 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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

4. INTRODUCTION OF SONIA COYLE AS THE NEW COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FOR THE TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE IN TRAVIS COUNTY
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 21 THROUGH 27, 2013 AS “PRETRIAL, PROBATION AND PAROLE SUPERVISION WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AVAILABLE PRECINCT TWO 2001 BOND PROJECTS SAVINGS TO FUND THE ENGINEERING AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR WEISS LANE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR ESTANCIA HILL COUNTRY SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS, SECTION 8;
2. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS, SECTION 9; AND
3. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS, SECTION 10 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE SEVERAL THREE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 61, 62, AND 63 OF EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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 88 AND 89 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
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1. A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH 973 MATERIALS, LLC TO RESTORE A FORMER SOIL EXCAVATION PIT IN THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY;
2. . AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE-TNR TO SIGN A LETTER TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR FISCAL SECURITY FOR RE-VEGETATION AND POST-MINING RECLAMATION; AND
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE-TNR TO SUBMIT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN A DECLARATION OF DRAINAGE AREA ACKNOWLEDGING THE LEGAL RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DEVELOPMENT OF THE LAND IN PRECINCT 4. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT PLUS 1 PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AUSTIN ENERGY PROVIDING UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT ARE CUSTOMERS OF AUSTIN ENERGY IN FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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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. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM BOARD FOR AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM GRANT IN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT; AND
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

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 $1,219,443.82 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 5 TO JULY 11, 2013.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE SECURITY EXCEPTION)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE KROLL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS PHYSICAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT REPORT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTH CAMPUS INCLUDING:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE KROLL REPORT;
2. A SECURITY DIRECTOR;
3. DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENT OF THE SECURITY DIRECTOR;
4. THE TYPE OF SECURITY PERSONNEL TO UTILIZE AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING; AND
5. ITEMIZED LIST OF CATEGORY A RECOMMENDATIONS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE SECURITY EXCEPTION)

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ALLAN-THRASHER, LLC, TO USE THE COUNTY-OWNED PARKING LOT AT 416 W. 11TH STREET FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL THROUGH APRIL 30, 2014 DURING HOURS THE PARKING LOT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR COUNTY USE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) FOR PLUMBING SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 4400001073, TO BEN’S SPRINKLER & PLUMBING SERVICE.
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVIATION FUEL, IFB NO. 1304-008-SC TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ARROW ENERGY, INC.
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23. DECLARE LISTING OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS MISSING AND AUTHORIZE REMOVAL FROM THE FIXED ASSET INVENTORY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.10.4 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIXED ASSET POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
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24. 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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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000915 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. PS990080TS), CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (CABA) SYSTEM.
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OTHER ITEMS

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:

1. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING THE SECOND CALLED SESSION; AND
2. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

27. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET PROCESS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GREATER AUSTIN WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014, TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO USE UNEXPENDED GRANT FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAINING AND TRAVEL EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE SHERIFF’S PROGRAMMED INCOME ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,085.20.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK REGARDING TRAVEL AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH A COUNTY CLERK TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE PREPARING SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION FOR A NEW VOTING SYSTEM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE COUNTY CLERK’S EXPENDITURE PLANS:
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1. SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 20, 2013 FOR THE COUNTY CLERK TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK’S ANNUAL WRITTEN EXPENDITURE PLANS FOR THE 0108 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 0129 COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND; AND
2. PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 118.025 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

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 CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. J.C. COLLIER (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DEAN E. MCMILLIAN (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EMMA J. DEAN AND RICHARD WILLIAMS (NNA FINANCIAL SERVICES CO., LLC RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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35. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PATRICK PFLIPSON (NNA FINANCIAL SERVICES CO., LLC RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 12067. ^{1 AND 3}
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37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE AUTHORITY OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO REGULATE OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 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.
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C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 6, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVE A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR OLD BLAKE MANOR ROAD OUTSIDE EAST METROPOLITAN PARK TO BE KNOWN AS “BLAKE MANOR CIRCLE” IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 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 23, 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
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS AND AN OUTSIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. DISCUSS REPORTS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES TASK FORCE.

2. DISCUSS PROPOSED LAND, WATER AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN:

1. INTRODUCE NEW COMMISSIONERS TO THE PROPOSED LAND, WATER AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN;
2. FORECASTED DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION;
3. OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS ANALYSIS AND MAPS;
4. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT;
5. COUNTY WATER SUPPLY SURVEY;
6. GROWTH GUIDANCE PLAN GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PRINCIPLES; AND
7. OVERVIEW OF SCHEDULE.

ADDED ITEM

3. DISCUSS SECURITY ISSUES AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (COMMISSIONER TODD) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE SECURITY EXCEPTION)

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