Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, October 22, 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 A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 137 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #8) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

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SPECIAL ITEMS

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

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTHWEST. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRAFLOW OPERATIONS ON PEARCE LANE FROM ROSS ROAD TO KELLAM ROAD WITH REGARDS TO POST-EVENT TRAFFIC OPERATIONS OF THE FORMULA ONE GRAND PRIX, NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 17, 2013, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE OZONE ADVANCE PLAN EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES; AND
2. RENEW EMISSION REDUCTION COMMITMENTS MADE IN RECENT 8-HOUR OZONE FLEX PLAN AND COMMIT TO NEW ADDITIONAL MEASURES.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEER CREEK RANCH PARKS AND LAKES ASSOCIATION FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SECTIONS OF LAKE BEACH DRIVE, LAKE PARK DRIVE AND WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE IN THE DEER CREEK SUBDIVISION IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A SECOND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO BE PLACED ON LESS THAN TWO ACRES AT 12606 MISTLETOE TRAIL IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE-FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 137 OF APACHE SHORES, FIRST INSTALLMENT PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT (CAPCOG) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR ONGOING PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

10. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE REPORT. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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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. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A PROSTITUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM PLANNING GRANT IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DEPARTMENT;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
3. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS; AND
4. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR A JUVENILE TREATMENT DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
2. NON-ROUTINE SALARY ADJUSTMENT FROM STAR FLIGHT FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, SALARY ADJUSTMENT GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT;
3. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03009, VOLUNTARY JOB CHANGE;
4. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE DISTRICT CLERK FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES; AND
5. NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0155, EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES.

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 $1,321,181.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4 TO OCTOBER 10, 2013.
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15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXCEPTION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKING POLICY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD TO URS CORPORATION FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE.
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17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000027 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 08T00263OJ), FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE.
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000920, CYNTHIA C. BRINSON, M.D., FOR SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE 416 WEST 11TH STREET OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE, RFQ NO. Q1306-014-RV, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, PAGE SOUTHERLAND PAGE (PSP).
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE NEW 416 WEST 11TH STREET OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE:
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1. RECOMMENDATION OF SHORT-LISTED FIRMS IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ); AND
2. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. P1309-005-RV, FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) SERVICES.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COURIER SERVICE FOR DAILY MAIL DELIVERY, IFB NO. 1309-002-CW, TO THE RESPONSIVE LOW BIDDER, INTERSTATE EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE.
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OTHER ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE SHERIFF HAMILTON TO EXECUTE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE (JTTF).
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES:
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1. BEN HUR SHRINE CENTER FOR USE OF THE BEN HUR SHRINE CENTER, 7811 ROCKWOOD LANE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND
2. LOST CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC BUILDING AT 1305 QUAKER RIDGE DRIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

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, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10 FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE LOT LINE OF LOT 10, BLOCK D OF RIVER PLACE, SECTION 15 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF BLUFF SPRINGS ESTATES IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S FISCAL YEAR 2013 CHAPTER 59 ASSET FORFEITURE REPORT.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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 22, 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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SIXTH ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORY DAY
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS
HALL OF GOVERNMENT, FIRST FLOOR
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PROGRAM AT 10:15, RECEPTION FOLLOWING

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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