Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

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.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT ON SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION TWO, VILLAGE F3 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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3. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT USE ACCESS EASEMENT IN THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 9, BLOCK A, ANGELWYLDE SECTION THREE ­ A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING MONTEBELLA SECTION 2 FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT ­ 3 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON 3.07 ACRES ON CIRRUS DRIVE) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREETS AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7A; AND
2. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC FOR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE, PHASE 111­B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. TEN TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS, THROCKMORTON COUNTY PROPERTY, INCLUDING:
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1. WHETHER TO DISTRIBUTE PART OF THE MONEY IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
2. WHETHER TO NEGOTIATE A RENEWAL OF THE CURRENT GRAZING LEASE WITH SPADE RANCHES, INC. OR ISSUE A PUBLIC SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS TO LEASE THE LAND;
3. APPROVAL OF A PERMIT TO PERFORM SEISMIC EXPLORATION FOR OIL AND GAS ON THE LAND; AND
4. OTHER RELATED MATTERS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)

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. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE WITH FUNDS ORIGINATING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE OPERATING RESOURCES TO CONTINUE THE COMING OF AGE PROGRAM;
2. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO RECEIVE ONE­TIME RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN HOSTING THE INAUGURAL VISION SUMMIT: LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE CONFERENCE THAT WILL IDENTIFY AND BRIDGE EXISTING GAPS IN SERVICE THAT WEAKEN AN OFFENDER'S POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY; AND
3. CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (FUNDED BY CAPITAL METRO), FOR A PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN AND VETERANS SERVICE TO PROVIDE BUS PASSES FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

11. 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 5 OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03002, SALARY ADJUSTMENT GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.

12. 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 $970,250.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 26 TO AUGUST 1, 2013.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE STAR FLIGHT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 TO TAKE EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2013.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND COUNTY CLERK FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2014 SHERIFF'S AND CONSTABLES' FEES.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN ENERGY FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE STANDARD LICENSE AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL ON OCTOBER 23, 2013. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXTENSION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DWIGHT BELLINGER AND LORA GATEWOOD TO PROVIDE SHOESHINE SERVICE AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE TO USE CERTAIN COUNTY PARKING LOTS DURING THE REOPENING OF WOOLDRIDGE SQUARE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, BUILDING NO. 106 ­ TEMPERED WATER RECIRCULATION LOOP, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, COMMERCIAL PLUMBING SPECIALIST.
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 4400001410 FROM LOOMIS PARTNERS, INC., TO BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, LTD., FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER'S SPILL PREVENTION AND COUNTERMEASURE PLAN.
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, IFB NO. B1306-002-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, PRISM DEVELOPMENT, INC.
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BLACKWELL THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, NORTH WALL ELEVATION IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO.: B1306-007-JE, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NORTHEAST METRO PARK BMX AMENITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB NO.B1306-026-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, PATIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
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OTHER ITEMS

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING AN ADDITIONAL FILING FEE IN CIVIL CASES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION OR IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES THAT HOUSE THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTS, AS AUTHORIZED BY SENATE BILL 1891, 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORTS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES TASK FORCE.
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26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VEHICLE REPLACEMENT COSTS FOR CERTAIN TOTAL LOSS VEHICLES.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S PROPOSED RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014:
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1. SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 FOR THE DISTRICT CLERK TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND
2. PUBLICATION OF NOTICE REQUIRED BY SECTION 51.305 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SIXTH ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013.
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29. AT 1:30 P.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN BY MOBILE LOAVES AND FISHES: SUNSHINE RV PARK PRELIMINARY PLAN ­ 9301 HOG EYE ROAD ­ 12 TOTAL LOTS ­ 1 COMMERCIAL LOT, ELEVEN SINGLE FAMILY AND DETENTION LOTS ­ CITY OF AUSTIN'S 2­MILE ETJ IN PRECINCT ONE.
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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.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER TO PURCHASE CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. ^{1 AND 2}
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31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE FIRE CODE AT 2440 WEST WHITESTONE BLVD., CEDAR PARK, TX 78613. ¹
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE FIRE CODE AT 9213 SOUTH FM 973, AUSTIN, TX 78719. ¹
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES OF PRIMARILY UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED SOUTH OF U.S. 290 EAST ­ BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 130 AND FARM­TO­MARKET ROAD 973 ­ FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. ²(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DOCKET NUMBER 582-10-5643 AND TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DOCKET NUMBER 2010-1040-MIS, THE HILL COUNTRY GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. ²
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONFIDENTIALITY/NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT RELATED TO A POSSIBLE APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR PROJECT MOBILE. ^{1 AND 5}

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. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS AND OTHER STATUTORILY REQUIRED REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2013 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR´S OFFICE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 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, AUGUST 13, 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, AUGUST 13, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF AN INVOICE TOTALING $125.00 FOR THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO LICENSES AND ONE INSTALLATION DVD FOR ADOBE ACROBAT XI STANDARD SOFTWARE TOTALING $474.00.
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