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Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Monday, December 30, 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.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SUPPORT OF THE US 183 NORTH MOBILITY PROJECT AS A PROJECT PARTNER. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR VIOLET CROWN SPORTS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BIKE RACE AT WEBBERVILLE PARK IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCELERATE THE IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF BOTH THE BLAKE-MANOR ROAD AND THE TAYLOR LANE PROJECTS OF THE 2011 BOND PROGRAM IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RENEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 4400000375 WITH AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 4400000819, WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS - CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE BOARD FOR CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH TRANSFER.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE:
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- APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 4400001263 (HTE CONTRACT NO. 11T00034OJ), HIGGINBOTHAM INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. FOR PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE; AND
- REJECT TERRORISM COVERAGE UNDER THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE ACT OF 2002 (TRIA), AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE TRIA POLICY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
8. 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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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DESIGN OF OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD AT ONION CREEK BRIDGE PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q1210-008-JW, TO THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, CP&Y, INC.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PAT FORD AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND OTHERS TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY IN DISASTER MITIGATION CONSULTING SERVICES AND CONDUCTING APPRAISALS AND ACQUISITIONS OF CERTAIN LOTS IN THE FLOODPLAIN BUYOUT PROGRAM.
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11. APPROVE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PROFESSIONAL DISASTER MITIGATION CONSULTING SERVICES, JEFFREY S. WARD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. APPROVE NEW GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES FOR A PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANT IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10.03008, PROMOTION.
15. 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 $995,001.70 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 13 TO DECEMBER 19, 2013.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNAMENT FOR WAIVER OR DISCOUNT OF FEES TO USE THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BANQUET HALL WITH BENEFITS FROM THE EVENT GOING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION’S YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO REAPPRAISE PROPERTY WITH FLOOD DAMAGE, IN THE AREA DECLARED TO BE A DISASTER AREA BY THE GOVERNOR, DUE TO FLOODING THAT OCCURRED IN TRAVIS COUNTY ON OCTOBER 30, 2013 TO NOVEMBER 16, 2013.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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19. CONSIDER A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC COMMENT DRAFT OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2009-2013 ACTION PLANS AND PROGRAM YEARS 2011-2013 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROVIDED BY HUD.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT DAMON MOORE AS THE PRECINCT FOUR APPOINTEE TO THE BOARD OF THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER TERM TO BEGIN JANUARY 1, 2014. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $681.11 FROM DANIELLE AMMON (KENDRA SCOTT DESIGNS) FOR THE BENEFIT OF COUNTY COURT AT LAW #6 PROJECT ENGAGE PROGRAM.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS 1033 SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBMITTING WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE REGARDING “NAVIGATOR” RULES.
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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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO ORLANDO OLIVA. 1
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO NEIL CAMPBELL. 1
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PAYMENT FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES RENDERED TO EMMANUEL TORRES. 1
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27. 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
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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 DECEMBER 10, 2013.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE TWO TEN FOOT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS (PUES) LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 80 AND 81 OF SANDY CREEK RANCHES, PHASE FOUR IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 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
MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 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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Last Modified: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 12:48 PM
