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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, December 17, 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

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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 REGARDING THE DAMAGE TO COUNTY-OWNED AND PRIVATE PROPERTIES DUE TO RECENT FLOODING:
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  1. AUTHORIZE AND FUND REPAIRS TO THE ONION CREEK GREENWAY PROJECT;
  2. AUTHORIZE AND FUND REPAIRS AT MOYA PARK;
  3. AUTHORIZE AND FUND REPAIRS AT WEBBERVILLE PARK;
  4. AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY RELOCATION POLICY; AND
  5. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH GRAND HAVEN HOMES, L.P., FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 2 FOR SELECTED LOTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. 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 3A FOR LOT 1 BLOCK A IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. 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 1 FOR LOT 34 BLOCK 3 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PALEFACE RANCH ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR PERMIT #13-1085, A SITE PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001725, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES.
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8. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001726, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES.
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY WEISS LANE BRIDGE NO. 229 IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q110243-LP, TO THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000391, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE, FOR PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER (PNP) SERVICES.
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000114, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, FOR BEE CREEK ROAD DESIGN PROJECT.
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12. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 4400001702 FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL / PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES WITH FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, PLLC.
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13. APPROVE THIRTY EIGHT FISCAL YEAR 2014 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (SEE ATTACHMENT ‘A’ FOR LIST OF CONTRACTS).
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14. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400001712, CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO), TO PROVIDE COORDINATION OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, (STP-MM PROGRAMS).
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES, IFB NO. 1306-036-SC, TO THE LOW BIDDERS FOR EACH LINE ITEM, LABATT FOODSERVICE AND HEART OF TEXAS BISCUITS, INC. PROJECT. (SEE ATTACHMENT “B”)
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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. APPROVE NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FOR AN ACCESSIBLE PARKING AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE’S OFFICE.
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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 $1,212,118.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 29 TO DECEMBER 5, 2013.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXECUTION OF PARKING LEASES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND OTHERS TO INCLUDE:
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  1. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INC., FOR PARKING AT THE 812 SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE; AND
  2. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS OIL AND GAS ASSOCIATION FOR PARKING AT 1300 GUADALUPE.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SOUTHWEST TEXAS REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ONE-TIME RESOURCES IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 TO FUND AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES THROUGH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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  1. ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2012 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT:
    1. FINAL DRAFT REPORT; AND
    2. SUBMISSION TO HUD, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI;
  2. ITEMS RELATED TO THE CERTIFICATES OF EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2013 FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
    1. PROGRAM YEAR 2013 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES SOCIAL WORK SERVICES EXPANSION;
    2. PROGRAM YEAR 2013 TENANT’S RIGHTS & FAIR HOUSING COUNSELING; AND
    3. PROGRAM YEAR 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE & PLANNING EXPENSES;
  3. ITEMS RELATED TO THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT OF THE PROGRAM YEARS 2011, 2012 AND 2013 ACTION PLANS AND PROGRAM YEAR 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN:
    1. JANUARY 3, 2014 THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2014 AS THE 30 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT;
    2. JANUARY 14, 2014 AT 9:00 AM AS THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT AT TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT;
    3. ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING, IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION, THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE AND 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD; AND
    4. THE PUBLIC COMMENT DRAFT OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT.

24. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION ON THE MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME INVESTMENT OF $35,000 TO WORK FORCE SOLUTIONS FOR THE AUSTIN OPPORTUNITY YOUTH COLLABORATIVE.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR $25,000 IN ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR THE GREEN DOORS VETERANS PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM.
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OTHER ITEMS

27. 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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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING, THE PRIMARY ELECTIONS SERVICES CONTRACTS, AND THE JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES FOR THE MARCH 4, 2014, JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION AND THE MAY 27, 2014, JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPENSATION POLICY.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORTS FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROCUREMENT POLICIES TASK FORCE.
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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.

31. CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF PARCELS #1 AND #2 FOR THE GILBERT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. 1 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ORLANDO OLIVA. 1
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO NEIL CAMPBELL. 1
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO EMMANUEL TORRES. 1
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO LUKE ROWAN. 1
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36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. KENNETH P. MORVANT (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. BONNIE ELIZABETH WARD (DEBRA DOZIER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. TEXAS 12405, LLC (HILLEL DAVIS RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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39. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. TEXAS 12405, LLC (JOEY SARKADI RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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40. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL VS. TEXAS 12405, LLC (JUN ZHOU RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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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 SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 19 AND 26, AND DECEMBER 3, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LOT LINE OF LOT 48 OF HAMILTON HILLS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2014 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINES OF LOTS 1042 AND 1043 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED WATERSHED PROTECTION AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 30.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 19 AND 26, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 19 AND 26, 2013.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
700 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013, AT 1:30 P.M.

1. DISCUSS QUESTIONS, ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT REGARDING THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE.

2. DISCUSSION WITH URS CORPORATION ISSUES REGARDING THE CIVIL AND FAMILY COURT HOUSE PROJECT INCLUDING:
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  1. PROGRAM UNDERSTANDING;
  2. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
  3. PROGRAM THEMES;
  4. PROGRAM PARAMETERS AND FUNCTION;
  5. SCHEDULE; AND
  6. OTHER ISSUES AND NEXT STEPS.

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