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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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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.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE DECEMBER 2013 SALES SEASON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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3. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF RECOGNITION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE FOR THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND AND HOUSING PROGRAMS TO TEXAS VETERANS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS TO ADDRESS DAMAGE TO COUNTY-OWNED AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES DUE TO RECENT FLOODING:
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- USE OF EXISTING FUNDS TO OBTAIN APPRAISALS OF POTENTIAL BUY-OUT PROPERTIES;
- REVISIONS TO THE COUNTY POLICY ON RELOCATION EXPENSES PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE STATE LAW;
- AUTHORIZE AND FUND REPAIRS TO THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY PROJECT;
- AUTHORIZE AND FUND ROOF REPAIRS AND DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM MOYA PARK;
- AUTHORIZE AND FUND PLAYSCAPE REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT AT WEBBERVILLE PARK;
- WHETHER TO INCLUDE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY BUY-OUT PROGRAM, IF ANY; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECTS, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED FIRM, K FRIESE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A WATERLINE RELOCATION AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE WEST TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY AGENCY FOR U.S. HIGHWAY 290 WATERLINE RELOCATION PROJECT.
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7. DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE/COMPLIANCE ARCHITECT FOR DESIGN-BUILD DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW CIVIL AND FAMILY COURTHOUSE PROJECT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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9. APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- NEW CONTRACT WITH K9S4COPS, A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOR THE K9S4COPS PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
- ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION PRE-DOCTORAL PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND USE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE'S BUDGET FOR RELATED OPERATING EXPENSES UNTIL AN AGREEMENT IS FULLY EXECUTED.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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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 $940,233.39 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22 TO NOVEMBER 28, 2013.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HARRY WHITTINGTON D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 205-209 WEST 9TH STREET IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF STREET LEVEL PARKING AT THE 700 LAVACA PARKING GARAGE.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXECUTION OF PARKING LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND OTHERS TO INCLUDE:
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- LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC., FOR PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE; AND
- LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION FOR PARKING AT 1300 GUADALUPE.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SPACE PROGRAM FOR THE NEW TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE BUILDING AT 416 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF BRAD BEARDEN AS THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEMBER ON THE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE NEWLY FORMED CAPITAL AREA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT.
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17. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MANOR BY CITY OF MANOR AND CONFIRM DECEMBER 10, 2013 AS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF TERMINATION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS LOCATED IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY, INCLUDING:
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- RENEWAL OF THE CURRENT GRAZING LEASE WITH SPADE RANCHES, INC.; AND
- RENEWAL OF HUNTING, FISHING AND CAMPING LEASE WITH SPADE RANCHES, INC.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR A TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. DISCUSS AND RECEIVE UPDATE ON THIRD AND FOURTH QUARTERS, FY2013 COUNTYWIDE RECYCLING IMPLEMENTATION.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING: SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION ONE VILLAGE I FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT –128 TOTAL LOTS – PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY – NO ETJ); AND
- A TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WS-COS DEVELOPMENT, LLC, IN PRECINCT THREE (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
OTHER ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TRAVIS COUNTY ORGANIZATIONAL REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COMMISSIONERS TODD AND DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCREASE THE LAW LIBRARY CHANGE FUND BALANCE.
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24. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE ON THEIR MOBILITY INVESTMENT PRIORITIES PROJECT: LONG-TERM CENTRAL TEXAS IH-35 IMPROVEMENTS SCENARIOS REPORT. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF JERRY STEIN TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NUMBER 6 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2014. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT TO THE CENTRAL HEALTH BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPENSATION POLICY.
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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 REQUEST TO APPLY "JUST CAUSE" POLICY TO ALL TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT'S PERSONNEL POLICY. 1
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. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS, AND OTHER STATUTORILY REQUIRED REPORTS, FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2013 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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, DECEMBER 10, 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, DECEMBER 10, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR A TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE RESERVATION SYSTEM PARTICIPATION PROGRAM.
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ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF REVISED INITIAL RESOLUTION, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND TO FILE APPLICATION FOR CARRYFORWARD WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TIMBERS CLAYTON 104 APARTMENTS, L.P. FOR THE TIMBERS APARTMENTS.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
VOTING SESSION BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON
OMNI AUSTIN HOTEL AT SOUTHPARK
4140 GOVERNOR'S ROW, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M. IN ROOMS A/B
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING BEGINS AT 11:00 A.M. IN ROOMS D/E/F
(COPIES OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 916-6000)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR COALITION
COALITION MEETING
OMNI AUSTIN HOTEL AT SOUTHPARK, ROOMS A/B
4140 GOVERNOR'S ROW, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2013
VMEETING BEGINS AT 1:00 P.M.
(COPIES OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 916-6043)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 1:42 PM
