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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 3, 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
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER CONCERNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2013 AS "VOTER REGISTRATION AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE AS AN OFFICIAL PARTNER FOR THE SECOND "WORK FROM HOME DAY" ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30–2–151 (STREET ALIGNMENT) FOR THE VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN SECTION THREE FINAL PLAT (VARIANCE ONLY – 26 TOTAL LOTS – WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST BY THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR A VARIANCE FROM FISCAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLS AND SITE STABILIZATION STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO A PROPOSED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY ON STATE HIGHWAY 71 EAST IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FOR THE TECHSHARE COURT PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF AMCAD ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE LICENSE UNDER THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES TECHSHARE PROGRAM.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM FY 2013 GENERAL FUND HOME REPAIR PROGRAM TO ALLOCATED RESERVE AND TO ALLOCATE THOSE FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 GENERAL FUND HOME REPAIR PROGRAM.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
- NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS BAR HISTORICAL FOUNDATION FOR A GRANT TO ASSIST WITH THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION OF DOCUMENTS IN THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE;)
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TITLE IV–E LEGAL ADMINISTRATION GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE COMING OF AGE GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON–ROUTINE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002 SALARY ADJUSTMENT GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT.
11. 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 $1,051,311.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 16 TO AUGUST 22, 2013.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL HEALTH.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE THE "OLD COUNTY JAIL" IN THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE TO SHOOT A STUDENT FILM ON OCTOBER 19, 2013.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE WITH TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION AT 700 LAVACA.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001140, BRIM, ARNETT, ROBINETT, CONNERS & MCCORMICK, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 5325 AIRPORT BLVD "FAST STOP" UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK DEMOLITION, IFB NO. 1306–009–PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EXCELL FUELING SYSTEMS.)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NED GRANGER BUILDING HVAC RENOVATION, IFB NO. 1304–010–PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MECHANICAL & PROCESS SYSTEMS, LLC.
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STEINER RANCH AT RM 620 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243–LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, TEXAS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE LOWER ROOF REPLACEMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY RAY MARTINEZ BUILDING, IFB NO. B1307–007–JE, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FORSYTHE BROTHERS INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC
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20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000691 (H.T.E NO. PS080215VR), KNAUPE G R, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES.
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21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001613 WITH AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE FOR THE MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM.
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22. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BRAZOS COUNTY FOR A PURCHASING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM.
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23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR RFP DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRACT TRANSITION FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION, RFS NO. 1210–009–CW, TO THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER, GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW ELECTION SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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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.
25. CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LESLY MALLETT (TONY MARTINEZ RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
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26. CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CLIFFORD W. & MARIA BABNEW (CHRISTINE FRINSCO RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
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27. CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LIC AGUSTIN PRIETO (AUDOMARO E. SANDOVAL, JR. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
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28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LEANDER ISD, ET AL V. DAVID A. SOSBY (NNA FINANCIAL SERVICES CO., LLC RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY, INC., FOR AN EVENT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
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30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT NO. PS090042RV FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES.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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF AUGUST 20 AND 27, 2013.
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C4. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, AT 9 A.M. AND FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2013, AT 9 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM AT 700 LAVACA STREET.
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ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXERCISE OF RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL TO PURCHASE LAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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 AUGUST 27, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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 BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 27, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INVOICE TOTALING $1,000.00 FOR GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES PROVIDED BY THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
700 LAVACA STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS FOR THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2014 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2013
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
RECONVENE AT 2:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
DURING BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS, THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL:
CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ADOPT A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 AND SET SEPTEMBER 24, 2013, AS THE DATE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2014 PROPERTY TAX RATE. (THIS ACTION WILL BE TAKEN UP BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2013)
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