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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 6, 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 PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2014 SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 2.079 ACRE SECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS MOORES CROSSING BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT FOUR (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ROBERT DUKE, PRINT SHOP SUPERVISOR, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 29 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 2.079 ACRE SECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY KNOWN AS MOORES CROSSING BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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 2 FOR LOT 28 BLOCK 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. 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 39 BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH TIMBER HOMES, INC. FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR OVERLOOK ESTATES PHASE 1 LOT 44 BLOCK 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION ONE REVISION NUMBER 2 [559 TOTAL LOTS (534 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, 22 MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD) LOTS, TWO COMMERCIAL LOTS, AND ONE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LOT – 311.4 ACRES – NO ETJ)] IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND PROPOSED BEE CREEK ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 ACTION PLAN AVAILABLE THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM HUD:
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- OVERVIEW OF COMMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
- FINAL DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING FINAL EDITS, COMMENTS AND RESPONSES; AND
- SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO FUND A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION; AND
- EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO COMPLETE GRANT TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SAFE HAVENS.
14. 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 $1,396,563.87 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 19 TO JULY 25, 2013.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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17. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON FISCAL YEAR 2014 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL DOMESTIC HOT WATER UPGRADES, IFB NO. 1305-008-PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400001034, FROM TRIPLE D SECURITY TO GARDA CL SOUTHWEST, INC CO 130.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS, INCLUDING:
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- UPDATE ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES DURING THE SECOND AND THIRD CALLED SESSIONS; AND
- ADDITIONS TO THE PRIORITIES, POLICY POSITIONS AND POSITIONS ON OTHER PROPOSALS SECTIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REAPPOINT MATTHEW SNAPP, M.D., AND VINCENT TORRES TO THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2015.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FUTURE OF AND FUNDING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORTS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES TASK FORCE.
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VEHICLE REPLACEMENT COSTS FOR CERTAIN TOTAL LOSS VEHICLES.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AUTOMATIC EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE THROUGH AFLAC FOR MEMBERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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26. RECEIVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION'S FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 PROPOSED STATE BUDGET.
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27. APPROVE GRANT-FUNDED TRAVEL FOR A SOUTHWEST KEY EMPLOYEE TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA FOR THE 2013 RECLAIMING FUTURES JUVENILE DRUG COURT TRAINING.
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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 REGARDING OFFER TO PURCHASE CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 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.
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C3. APPROVE BOND FOR DONALD A. BOWNE, CHIEF DEPUTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FOUR.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR THE OLD BLAKE MANOR ROAD OUTSIDE OF EAST METROPOLITAN PARK TO BE KNOWN AS "BLAKE MANOR CIRCLE" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR THE OLD BLAKE MANOR ROAD OUTSIDE OF 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, AUGUST 6, 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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2014 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2014 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1.
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Budget Hearings & Special Voting Session
TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2013, 1:30 P.M.
700 LAVACA ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
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1. PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE INTRODUCTION
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2. SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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3. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2
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4. RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013, 1:30 P.M.
700 LAVACA ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
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1. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2. PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE EXTERNAL REQUEST
3. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
4. CRIMINAL COURTS
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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013, 1:30 P.M.
700 LAVACA ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
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1. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4
2. COUNTY CLERK
3. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED VOTING SESSION, FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2013
1:30 P.M.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PREPARATION FOR BUDGET MARKUP AND ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET. (IN ADDITION TO BUDGET HEARING ITEMS ALREADY SET)
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TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013, 1:30 P.M.
700 LAVACA ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET:
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1. DISTRICT ATTORNEY
2. TAX OFFICE
3. PROBATE COURT
4. MEDICAL EXAMINER, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
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AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED VOTING SESSION, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013
1:30 P.M.
1. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING THE TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT 2 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE RELATED TO PREPARATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET. (IN ADDITION TO BUDGET HEARING ITEMS ALREADY SET) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION)
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2013, AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
