Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 8, 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

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SPECIAL ITEMS

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

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS IN PENG HU COUNTY TAIWAN:
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1. AGREEMENT TO WELCOME PENG HU COUNTY OFFICIALS TO TRAVIS COUNTY IN LATE OCTOBER 2013; AND
2. OPPORTUNITY FOR DELEGATION FROM PENG HU COUNTY TO APPEAR BEFORE THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SIGN DOCUMENTS ESTABLISHING A SISTER-COUNTY PROGRAM WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TO FOSTER COOPERATION IN CULTURE, TOURISM, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LEADING A MULTI-AGENCY TEAM TO IDENTIFY STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY, SAFETY AND CAPACITY OF INTERSTATE 35. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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4. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 12, 2013 AS “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING OCTOBER 6 THROUGH 12, 2013 AS “4-H WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 12 THROUGH 21, 2013 AS THE “THIRTEENTH ANNUAL BI-NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK” THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2013 AS “INTERNATIONAL ALPHA DELTA KAPPA MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING: BELVEDERE PHASE VII-A FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT – 11 TOTAL LOTS 14.49 ACRES – ROLLINS DRIVE – NO ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 64.121(11)(B) , TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, TO ALTER A FLOODPLAIN PRIOR TO RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL LETTER OF MAP REVISION FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR ADDISON SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION; AND
2. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL POSTING FOR ADDISON, SECTION 1 – IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGY TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND PRIVATE PARTIES IN PRECINCT FOUR ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. AN APPROVED ROADWAY PROJECT BETWEEN PEARCE LANE AND STATE HIGHWAY 71;
2. DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE ROADWAY SYSTEM INCLUDING FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD 812, STATE HIGHWAY 71, STATE HIGHWAY 130, AND ALL CITY AND COUNTY ROADS IN THE AREA; AND
3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN PRECINCT FOUR.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE AND TASK FORCE ONE MEMBER AND THE PARTICIPATING AGENCY/EMPLOYER FOR CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT STAFF.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2013 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

13. RECEIVE UPDATE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO NEW SOCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENTS:
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1. PROCESS TO RECEIVE INPUT ON POTENTIAL AREAS OF INVESTMENT AND BASELINE CRITERIA; AND
2. TIMELINE FOR PROCUREMENT PROCESS.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE LITERACY ILLUMINATES CAMPAIGN LED BY THE LITERACY COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS BY PRINTING ADDITIONAL MATERIALS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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16. 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 MEADOWS FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THE PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION VIA THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR THE PARENTING IN RECOVERY II GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT;
4. RATIFICATION OF GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR AN ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF BALLOT PORTAL ELECTIONS GRANT IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING SOFTWARE IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE; AND
5. RATIFICATION OF AN AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO EXTEND THE VISION SUMMIT GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ONE ADDITIONAL MONTH IN ORDER TO RECEIVE ANY NEEDED INVOICES TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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18. 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 $1,277,142.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 20 TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2013.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL BROWN SANTA 5K, KIDS 5K, AND DECKER CHALLENGE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR JOINT HOUSING MARKET STUDY.
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21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO.4400000367 (HTE CONTRACT NO. IL060040RE), AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING (TEACHER TRAC).
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELROY ROAD AT FM 812 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, CAS CONSULTING, INC.
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23. 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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24. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 263.152(A)(1), DECLARE CERTAIN ITEMS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE EQUIPMENT TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC.
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25. PURSUANT TO TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 81.032 AND TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY SECTION 3.4.1 DONATIONS, RECEIVE AND ACCEPT EQUIPMENT FROM TEXAS A&M, AGRILIFE EXTENSION.
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26. APPROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT WITH ATCHLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLP, TO PROVIDE SATISFACTORY ASSURANCES, PER 45 C.F.R. § 164.314(A), OF APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDING OF ELECTRONIC PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION.
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OTHER ITEMS

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 6. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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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 A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY, INC., FOR AN EVENT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. ¹ (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ENFORCEMENT ACTION CONCERNING VIOLATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AT 10601 DERECHO DRIVE AND A PROPOSED SETTLEMENT. ¹ (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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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. (Backup)

C3. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2013.
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BEE CREEK ROAD WIDENING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB NO.B1308-002-LP, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDDER, CHASCO CONTRACTING.(Backup)

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE A COURT MEMBER TO SIGN BILLINGS TO THE STATE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY WORK PERFORMED ON PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT CASES.(Backup)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 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, OCTOBER 8, 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, OCTOBER 8, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES TOTALING $696.29 FROM NAMAN HOWELL SMITH & LEE FOR LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL BROWN SANTA 5K, KIDS 5K, AND DECKER CHALLENGE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 FROM ATCHLEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLP.
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