Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, July 30, 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 REJECT THE DEDICATION AND ABANDON THE PUBLIC STREETS KNOWN AS LENAPE TRAIL, LENAPE COVE, SUPERVIEW DRIVE AND INDIAN SCOUT TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE OVERLOOK ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION ­ A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7))
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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.

3. RECOGNIZE THE "BACK 2 SCHOOL SAFETY BASH" COMMUNITY EVENT FACILITATED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH UNIT TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 3, 2013.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SORENTO, PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SORENTO, PHASE 2 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS))
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 6B-3 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND ABANDON THE PUBLIC STREETS KNOWN AS LENAPE TRAIL, LENAPE COVE, SUPERVIEW DRIVE AND INDIAN SCOUT TRAIL, ALL ORIGINALLY DEDICATED BY THE OVERLOOK ESTATES, PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION ­ A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: SOLA VISTA SECTION 3 FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT ­ 27 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ­ 35.8 ACRES ­ CYPRESS RANCH BOULEVARD ­ NO ETJ); AND
2. B. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LENNAR HOMES OF TEXAS LAND AND CONSTRUCTION, LTD., IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.

10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY AND RELATED AMENDED APPLICATION TO CONTINUE THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
2. CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2015 AND PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $2,356,310 TO THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT;
3. AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR THE LOW-INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAM (LIRAP) LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS (LIP) IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND APPROVAL TO USE FUNDS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE COUNTERFEIT MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION PROGRAM;
4. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE AWARDED BY THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION VIA THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; AND
5. SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.

11. 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 $753,137.07 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 12 TO JULY 18, 2013.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
2. NON-ROUTINE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FROM JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, SALARY ADJUSTMENT GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES TO HOLD OCCASIONAL GRIEVANCE HEARINGS IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PERMANENTLY ASSIGN THE EXISTING SPACE OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (ITS) IN THE 700 LAVACA BUILDING BACK TO ITS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES SALVAGE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COURT'S AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM AUTHORIZATION ON JUNE 18, 2013.
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16. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES SALVAGE PROPERTY AND UTILIZE THE VEHICLE FOR PARTS, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING FIXED ASSET POLICY 3.12.
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17. PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING FIXED ASSET POLICY 3.4.8, AUTHORIZE PURCHASING TO ADD EQUIPMENT TO THE FLEET INVENTORY.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CP&Y, INC, FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION, SECTION 1.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB NO. 1305-14-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEXAS STAR US INC, DOING BUSINESS AS TEXAS STAR SECURITY.
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20. DECLARE USED TASER X12 SHOTGUNS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR PURCHASE OF NEW TASER AXON FLEX VIDEO SYSTEM, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TCCC B140-B160 REMODEL CONTROL ROOM COUNTERTOPS, IFB NO. 1211-004-AG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES, IFB #B1306-016-LD, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
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1. TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS; AND
2. WASTE MANAGEMENT.

23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. 4500000031 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. 07T00173VC), SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR INMATE PAY PHONE SERVICES.
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24. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 81.032 AND TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY SECTION 3.4.1 DONATIONS, ACCEPT NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS FROM TEXAS A&M, AGRILIFE EXTENSION.
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OTHER ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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1. OVERVIEW AND IMPACT OF TRAVIS COUNTY-RELATED LEGISLATION DURING THE REGULAR SESSION;
2. UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING THE SECOND CALLED SESSION; AND
3. ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND THE POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORTS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES TASK FORCE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE INCREASE OF THE COUNTY CLERK RECORDS ARCHIVAL FEE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FEE FROM $5 TO $10 AS ALLOWED BY HB1513.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REIMBURSE TO TRAVEL COSTS TO CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR DIRECTOR OF ADULT PROBATION POSITION.

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.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY ISSUES AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE.(COMMISSIONER TODD) ⁴

30. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A SUIT AGAINST LEOVARDO CANTOS TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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31. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A SUIT AGAINST RASHAD ROBERTSON TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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32. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A SUIT AGAINST NARCISO MARTINEZ MORALES TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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33. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A SUIT AGAINST CHRIS GARCIA TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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34. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A SUIT AGAINST DELEA BECKER TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ¹
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO PURCHASE CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ²

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 JUNE 25 AND JULY 2, 9 AND 16, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 812 AND 813 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO KEVIN EDWARDS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR THE COUNTY TO BECOME A PARTICIPATING AGENCY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) ON STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST FROM STATE LOOP 1 (MOPAC) TO FM 1626 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 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 JUNE 25, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 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 30, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A RELEASE OF THE TAX REGULATORY AND DEED RESTRICTIONS AGREEMENT FOR BARCELONA APARTMENTS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 2104 ELMONT DRIVE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE TOTALING $115.32 FROM NAMAN, HOWELL, SMITH AND LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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