Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, September 24, 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 HEARING

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014. (ACTION ITEM # 22)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF BLUFF SPRINGS ESTATES IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM # 13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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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 ANDREA COLUNGA BUSSEY ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER 31 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2013 AS “DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2013 AS “BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN SECTION TWO, PHASE ONE FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 46 TOTAL LOTS – 12.746 ACRES – HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD – CITY OF AUSTIN'S 2 MILE ETJ); AND
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, LTD. IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN SECTION TWO, PHASE TWO FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 32 TOTAL LOTS – 6.01 ACRES – HARRIS RIDGE BOULEVARD – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, LTD. IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING – VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, SECTION THREE – FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 26 TOTAL LOTS – 243.57 ACRES – WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN LTD. IN PRECINCT ONE (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN: VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN REVISION THREE – PRELIMINARY PLAN – NORTH HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD – 38 TOTAL LOTS – 19 RETAIL, SIX MULTI-FAMILY, THREE SINGLE FAMILY, ONE OFFICE, ONE FIRE STATION, TWO GREENBELT, FIVE OPEN SPACE, AND ONE WASTE WATER LOT – CITY OF AUSTIN TWO MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AVALON, PHASE 15A; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR AVALON, PHASE 15A IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

12. 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 8 BLOCK 7 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF BLUFF SPRINGS ESTATES IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ON TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND PRIORITIES IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING 120-DAY HOLDOVER EXTENSION TO FISCAL YEAR 2013 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE TREATMENT DRUG COURT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/CENTER;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE TITLE IV-E LEGAL ADMINISTRATION GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH ATMOS ENERGY FOR THE ATMOS ENERGY SHARING THE WARMTH / MAACLINK PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
4. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT #58120001710 IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXTENDING THE GRANT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013;
5. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERANS' COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS UNTIL A CONTRACT CAN BE FULLY EXECUTED;
6. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT IN THE CIVIL COURTS UNTIL A CONTRACT CAN BE FULLY EXECUTED;
7. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT UNTIL A CONTRACT CAN BE FULLY EXECUTED; AND
8. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY II IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING UNTIL A CONTRACT CAN BE FULLY EXECUTED.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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19. 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 $1,208,039.76 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 6 TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2013.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2013:
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1. PLAN DOCUMENT: FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR HEALTHCARE AND DEPENDENT CARE; AND
2. SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION: FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS FOR HEALTHCARE AND DEPENDENT CARE.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER SETTING THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013:
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1. TOTAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TAX RATE;
2. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE; AND
3. TOTAL COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX RATE.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER APPROVING THE TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO REVIEW AND UPDATE POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DEBT TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE OUR NEXT ISSUANCE. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) REQUIRED BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT WITH MILLIMAN, INC.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO GIVE NOTICE REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS OF OCCUPIED POSITIONS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO THE NOTICE OF REDUCTION IN FORCE DATED JULY 2, 2013.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL, INC. TO USE COUNTY PARKING FACILITIES ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 AND SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION TO USE A COUNTY PARKING FACILITY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2013, AFTER BUSINESS HOURS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

29. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED FIRM, PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE, IN REFERENCE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q1306-014-RV, PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN OF THE 416 WEST 11TH STREET OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE.
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30. DECLARE CERTAIN CARDIAC MONITORS, BATTERY SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND AMBULANCE COTS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVE SALE TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(1) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATION, VOICE AND DATA SERVICES, RFP NO. 02152013-JH TO TW TELECOM HOLDINGS INC.
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32. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR WIRELESS CAMERA SYSTEMS AT AREA HOSPITALS TO ASSIST WITH SAFETY DURING STAR FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH SECURADYNE SYSTEMS TEXAS, LLC FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
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33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXPO CENTER CONCESSION OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S1306-012-LD, TO THE SOLE RESPONDENT, GMC CATERING, INC.
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34. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR THE PURCHASE OF ALCOHOL BLOOD TEST KITS.
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35. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000683 (HTE CONTRACT NO. PS080113RE), ENCOMPASS MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR EVALUATION SERVICES.
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36. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000349 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL030034EF), TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 4, FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINING ACADEMY.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q1309-004-RV, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE NEW 416 WEST 11TH STREET OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RENEW CERTAIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS THAT EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2013.
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39. APPROVE LIST OF AUTO-RENEWAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND CONTRACTS (348 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES.
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40. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001599, TOTAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES CORPORATION D/B/A TASC, FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) AND QUALIFIED TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS (QTB).
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OTHER ITEMS

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PHASE I OF THE ACCELERATED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND MOBILITY/TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY FOR SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT FOUR, INCLUDING:
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1. CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR LANE ROAD WITH A CONTINUOUS TURN LANE FROM PEARCE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 EFFECTIVELY EXTENDING KELLAM TO STATE HIGHWAY 71;
2. EXPANSION OF ELROY ROAD TO A FOUR (4) LANE ROAD FROM MCANGUS TO KELLAM;
3. A RESOLUTION FOR AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROAD PLAN;
4. THE COUNTY’S INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO FUND THE PLANNING, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROADS; AND
5. DISCUSSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S REQUEST TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF ROADS IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY AND TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER TODD TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ROADWAYS: EXPANDING ELROY ROAD FROM 2 TO 4 LANES; EXPANDING KELLAM LANE FROM ELROY TO PEARCE LANE FROM 3 TO 5 LANES(PARTIALLY ANNEXED BY THE CITY), EXPANDING PEARCE LANE FROM STATE HIGHWAY 130 TO WOLF ROAD FROM 2 TO 4 LANES (PARTIALLY ANNEXED BY THE CITY), SIDEWALKS AND BIKE PATHS FOR NEW ROAD FROM PEARCE LANE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND WILLIAM CANNON TO FM 812 AND OTHERS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSPORTATION AND POLICY DEVELOPMENTS PRESENTED BY TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION AND TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY (TEX-21).

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERIM CHARGES FOR THE 83RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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44. REVISED LANGUAGE CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUTHORIZATION OF 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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45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED NEW AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 17.
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46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. TWELVE TO THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD FOR THE TRUANCY COURT PROJECT.
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47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH THE CLEAN AIR FORCE.

48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT TWO REGARDING THE USE OF SEIZED ASSETS AND FUNDS:
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1. AN ACCOUNT FOR SEIZED FUNDS FOR USE TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; AND
2. SALE OF A SEIZED TRUCK AND TRAILER.

49. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO:
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1. RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2014 FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 59.06(D) OF THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE; AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE EMPLOYEES OCCUPYING POSITIONS SUBJECT TO A REDUCTION IN FORCE LETTER DATED JULY 2, 2013, OF THE DURATION OF FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2014.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

50. AT 1:30 P.M. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND FINANCING OF PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS, 1500 EAST PARMER LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM # 52)
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51. AT 1:30 P.M. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND FINANCING OF WILLIAM CANNON APARTMENTS, 2112 EAST WILLIAM CANNON, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM # 53)
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ACTION ITEMS

52. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PARMER PLACE APARTMENTS.
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53. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE WILLIAM CANNON PLACE APARTMENTS.
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54. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.<
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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.

55. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO FILE A BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE IN RELATION TO APPEAL FROM THE 133RD DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY IN ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION v. PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS; NO. 12-0772. ¹
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56. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL DISPOSITION OF 0.514 ACRES (22,380 SQUARE FEET) OF UNDEVELOPED LAND OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY AS EXCESS, UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF THAXTON ROAD AND WEST OF MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY IN PRECINCT FOUR. ² (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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57. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 290 EAST (BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 130) 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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58. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL DATED JULY 16, 2013 CONCERNING THE SALE OF PARCELS #1 AND #2 (COMPRISING A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES OF LAND) NEEDED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLANNED GILBERT WAY EXTENSION SOUTH OF FM 969, A 2011 BOND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. ² (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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 AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE TUESDAYS AS THE REGULAR MEETING DAYS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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C4. APPROVE ORDER SETTING THE TWO MEETING TERMS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013 AS JANUARY 1, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013 AND JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER SETTING THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013.
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1. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE RATE; AND
2. TOTAL COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX RATE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER APPROVING THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 ORDER SETTING THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 TAX RATE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013.
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1. TOTAL DEBT SERVICE RATE; AND
2. TOTAL COUNTY AD VALOREM TAX RATE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER APPROVING THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 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 $4,294.37 FROM NAMAN HOWELL SMITH & LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2013 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS’ BUDGETS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
700 LAVACA STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013, AT 9:00 A.M.

1. APPROVE CLAIMS AND BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR 2013 FISCAL YEAR END.
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