Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, August 20, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: HIDDEN MESA SUBDIVISION RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 42 (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT –THREE LOTS – MESA OAKS – CITY OF LEANDER ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK’S ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 0108 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 0129 COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND. (ACTION ITEM #27)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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SPECIAL ITEMS

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

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. 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 812 AND 813 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 3 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: HIDDEN MESA SUBDIVISION RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 42 (RESUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT – THREE LOTS – MESA OAKS – CITY OF LEANDER ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. PRELIMINARY PLAN – HILLS OF BEAR CREEK, PRELIMINARY PLAN – FM 1626 – 206 TOTAL LOTS – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ; AND
2. PHASING AGREEMENT FOR HILLS OF BEAR CREEK, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

8. 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)
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9. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PHASE I OF THE ACCELERATED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY/TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY FOR SOUTHEASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT FOUR, INCLUDING:
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1. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) LANE ROAD FROM PEARCE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 EFFECTIVELY EXTENDING KELLAM TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 TO BE COMPLETED BY MAY 1, 2014;
2. THE EXPANSION OF ELROY ROAD TO A FOUR (4) LANE ROAD FROM MCANGUS TO KELLAM BY MAY 1, 2014;
3. A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD PLAN; AND
4. THE COUNTY’S INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO FUND THE PLANNING, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROADS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR CENTRAL BOOKING AND RELATED SERVICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO CHANGE BUDGET CATEGORIES;
2. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO INCREASE THE GRANT AWARD BY $261,110; AND
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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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 $1,350,843.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2 TO AUGUST 8, 2013.
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15. RECEIVE UPDATED BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET MARK-UP.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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1. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON TAX INCREASE TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 17 AND 20, 2013;
2. NOTICE OF VOTE ON TAX RATE ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2013; AND
3. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2013.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAR FLIGHT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 TO TAKE EFFECT ON OCTOBER 1, 2013.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FISCAL YEAR SECURITY FUNDING, INCLUDING:
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1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE KROLL REPORT;
2. WHETHER TO USE A SECURITY DIRECTOR OR MANAGER;
3. DEPARTMENTAL ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SECURITY DIRECTOR OR MANAGER;
4. THE TYPE OF SECURITY PERSONNEL TO UTILIZE AT THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING;
5. WHETHER TO IMPLEMENT AN ITEMIZED LIST OF CATEGORY A RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE KROLL REPORT; AND
6. ALLOCATION OF THE BUDGETED FUNDS IN THE SECURITY RESERVE TO APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE SECURITY EXCEPTION)

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO APPROVE FINDINGS AND RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF NEWARK CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GIRLS SCHOOL OF AUSTIN.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS100259RV, SENTINEL LAVACA CORPORATION, FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 700 LAVACA.
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21. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B1305-010-JE, TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL EXTENDED LIFE PROJECT – PHASE II.
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22. 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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23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000861, FAMILY ELDERCARE, FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES.
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24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES, IFB NO. 1306-015-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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1. GG’S CONSTRUCTION, LLC, D/B/A GG’S HEATING AND AIR – PRIMARY; AND
2. 5-F MECHANICAL GROUP, INC. – SECONDARY.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 28 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000562 (H.T.E. CONTRACT NO. MA960322), EASY ACCESS, INC. FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM.
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) AND QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS (QTB), RFP NO. 1305-002-CW, TO THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER, TOTAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES CORPORATION D/B/A TASC.
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OTHER ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK’S ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 0108 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 0129 COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND.
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28. APPROVE RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION #30000982 IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO THE NEW JOB TITLE OF “COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR.”
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT WITH CLEAN AIR FORCE.
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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 CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JAMES DEAR. ¹
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 63 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF FM 969, BETWEEN TAYLOR LANE AND STATE HIGHWAY 130, FOR INCLUSION IN THE EASTERN CREEKS OPEN SPACE PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. ^{1 AND 2}
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32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS 4, 4TEA, AND 4TEB FROM MADISON CITY HOMES, LLC, AS PART OF THE FRATE BARKER ROAD, 2011 CIP ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. ¹ (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF THE TEXAS WATER CODE AT TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PROPERTY ID# 777155 ON HAMILTON POOL ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78738. ¹
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO JOHN CROY. 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 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE ALL FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 181 THROUGH 186 OF PARADISE MANOR, SECTION FOUR IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY ISSUES AT THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (COMMISSIONER TODD) (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE SECURITY EXCEPTION)

A2. RATIFY ORDER EXEMPTING PURCHASE OF DISINFECTION SERVICES OF WATERLINES AT THE DEL VALLE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FROM CHLOR-SERV, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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A3.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGY TO EVALUATE AND FUND REQUESTS RECEIVED FROM AREA SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REGISTRATION FEES OF $790.00 FOR TWO ATTENDEES TO THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD IN HOUSTON, TEXAS OCTOBER 23 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2013 TO BE PAID FOR BY THE CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 $480.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED BY THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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