Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, November 26, 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 THE TOTAL VACATION OF LIVE OAK ACRES SUBDIVISION, THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD – 3 LOTS, CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #9) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TOTAL VACATION OF CROOKED CEDAR RANCH, THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD – 7 LOTS, CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #10) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

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

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DAMAGE SUSTAINED DURING RECENT FLOODING INCLUDING:
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1. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS WHO SUFFERED PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INCLUDING WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES AND GRANTING OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR CERTAIN COUNTY EMPLOYEES;
2. ISSUES REGARDING DEBRIS CLEANUP AND LARGE DEBRIS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY; AND
3. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: PRESIDENTIAL MEADOWS SECTION FIVE FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 95 TOTAL LOTS – 17.88 ACRES – RUTHERFORD B. HAYES STREET – CITY OF MANOR ETJ);
2. A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN KB HOMES LONE STAR INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH 2010 SHADOWGLEN, LLC., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 2 SECTION 14A AND 15B IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH R. C. TRAVIS, LP FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 2 – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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1. A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN: ROCKY CREEK RANCH REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN #3 (413 TOTAL LOTS – 464.8 ACRES – HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO ETJ);
2. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN R.C. TRAVIS, L.P. AND TRAVIS COUNTY;
3. AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION THREE FINAL PLAT; AND
4. A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION THREE FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TOTAL VACATION OF LIVE OAK ACRES SUBDIVISION, THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD – 3 LOTS, CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TOTAL VACATION OF CROOKED CEDAR RANCH, THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD – 7 LOTS, CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING: PRESERVE AT THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD (LONG FORM PLAT – 34 LOTS – 38.46 ACRES – THOMAS SPRINGS ROAD – CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT NUMBER 582-14-40117, AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LOCAL INITIATIVE PROJECTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF WILLIAM WISKO AND APPOINTING ROBERT STEINBOMER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 71.008 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A STRAC FIRERMS (RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) PROJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER SIX AND MUTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER SIX.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A STRAC FIRERMS (RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) PROJECT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER NINE AND MUTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER NINE.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY HELICOPTER SERVICES AMONG TRAVIS COUNTY, ST. DAVID’S MEDICAL CENTER AND PEDIATRIX MEDICAL SERVICES D/B/A MAGELLA MEDICAL SERVICES.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT ONE TO THE TECHSHARE COURT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ADDENDUM TO THE 2013 MASTER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES, TRAVIS, TARRANT AND DALLAS COUNTIES.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT NETWORK (CAN) TO USE MEETING SPACE AT 700 LAVACA FOR CAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN 2014.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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20. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. ANNUAL APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
2. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, TO CONTINUE THE SCAAP IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE; AND
3. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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22. 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 $622,321.91 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 8 TO NOVEMBER 14, 2013.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AFFECTING THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
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1. ADD PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE LOANS WITH A MAXIMUM OF 15 YEARS;
2. ADD ROTH 457(B) ACCOUNTS TO PLAN BY APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION CHECKLIST FOR ROTH 457(B) AND AMENDMENT TO ADD DESIGNATED ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS TO GREAT-WEST MODEL 457(B) PLAN DOCUMENT FOR GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES; AND
3. REPLACEMENT OF RETIRED MEMBER DEFERRED COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WITH BENEFITS MANAGER.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION EXPRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY’S INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED FOR APPROVED CAPITAL PROJECTS AND TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED SHORTLIST FOR RFQ NO. Q1309-004-RV, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) FOR THE NEW 416 WEST 11TH STREET, OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING STRUCTURE:
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1. APPROVE EVALUATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED SHORT LIST; AND
2. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING TO ISSUE RFP NO. P1309-005-RV TO SHORT LISTED FIRMS.

26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000079 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 10K00268RV), JOB ORDER NO. 43, FORE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE REIMER'S RANCH OBSERVATORY BUILDING.
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27. APPROVE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR OVERTIME CALCULATION ENHANCEMENTS WITH SAP PUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
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28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES, IFB NO. 201309-SC, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC.
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29. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001674, TEXAS FOOD BANK NETWORK, HUDSON SAUSAGE COMPANY AND CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM.
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30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TUSCANY WAY SOUTH EXTENSION (SOUTH), IFB NO. B1307-009-JW, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION COMPANY.
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31. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 13) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000011 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ), ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS, FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
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OTHER ITEMS

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REAPPOINTMENT OF VELVA PRICE TO SERVE A TWO-YEAR TERM AS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015.
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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.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SAXET GUN SHOW TO HOLD EVENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER LUEDECKE ARENA DURING THE PERIOD MARCH 29, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2015. ^{1 AND 2}
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION PARKLAND. ²
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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 THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 12, 2013 AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 15 AND 18, 2013.
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C4. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS AND OTHER STATUTORILY REQUIRED REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2013 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE.
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ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) TO SUPPORT AIR QUALITY MODELING AND OTHER TECHNICAL ANALYSIS REGARDING REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 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, NOVEMBER 26, 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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