Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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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 A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15–FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITH ITS CENTERLINE LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF WELLS BRANCH, PHASE N IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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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 RECOGNIZING JOE ANN STOKER FOR HER 26 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DAVID POLACHECK FOR HIS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROGRAMS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND RELATED SPECIAL BUDGETS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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1. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO EXTEND THE GRANT PERIOD FOR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEMS EVALUATION PROJECT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014;
2. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION TO COMPLETE A SURVEY OF THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF TRAVIS COUNTY;
3. NEW CONTRACT WITH THE NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL TO ENHANCE THE TRAVIS COUNTY 4–H CAPITAL AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH THE EXPLORING YOUR ENVIRONMENT AFTER-SCHOOL GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE; AND
4. AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO DEOBLIGATE UNSPENT FUNDS FROM THE FY 2013 AWARD FOR THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. 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 $1,069,244.41 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 9 TO MAY 15, 2014.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF AN ORDER REPEALING AND REPLACING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 21 TO INCLUDE RECENTLY APPROVED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEBT POLICY.
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10. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS INFORMATION REGARDING APPRAISALS IN TRAVIS COUNTY INCLUDING:
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1. UPDATE FROM TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT ON 2014 APPRAISED VALUES, EXEMPTIONS AND WAYS TO APPEAL; AND
2. TAX OFFICE INFORMATION REGARDING TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS. (COMMISSIONERS DAVIS AND GOMEZ)

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF NOMINATING NEW MEMBERS TO THE STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMITTEE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE.
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12. APPROVE A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A JOINT WORKING GROUP ON PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONERS TODD AND DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO THE JOINT WORKING GROUP ON PUBLIC SAFETY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONERS TODD AND DAUGHERTY)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CONTROL ROOM PANEL REPLACEMENT FOR BUILDING 1, IFB NO. B1403–011–PS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SECURE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
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15. RECEIVE UPDATE AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP RANKED RESPONDENTS TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) NO. 1402–001–SP, PROFESSIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES.
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16. 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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17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 4400001679, AUSTIN FAMILY INSTITUTE, FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL/COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE (COPE) PROGRAM.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES:
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1. VISTANCIA, SECTION ONE;
2. VISTANCIA, SECTION TWO;
3. VISTANCIA, SECTION THREE; AND
4. A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE VISTANCIA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT–OF–WAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 15–FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITH ITS CENTERLINE LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1 AND 2 OF WELLS BRANCH, PHASE N IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER TODD)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING, JAKETOWN SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT – FIVE TOTAL LOTS – 12140 FM 969 – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE 2–MILE ETJ IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, SECTION 3B IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, SECTION 2A IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK, SECTION FIVE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING: AVALON PHASE 15A FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM FINAL PLAT – 44 TOTAL LOTS – 12.90 ACRES – ABIGAIL WAY – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE 2-MILE ETJ); AND
2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PULTE HOMES OF TEXAS, LP, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH HUD:
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1. BRIEFING ON THE PROGRAM YEAR 2015-2017 URBAN COUNTY RENEWAL PROCESS;
2. CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY HUD FOR TWO RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS; AND
3. CERTIFY THE TIER ONE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2013 OWNER OCCUPIED HOME REHABILITATION PROGRAM INCLUDING:
• CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE TIER ONE;
• APPROVE POSTINGS TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC OF THE CERTIFICATION OF THE TIER ONE AND OF THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS;
• AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE REQUIRED FORMS;/li>
• AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION TO THE HUD SAN ANTONIO REGION VI FIELD OFFICE IF NO COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED DURING THE TEN DAY POSTING PERIOD; AND
• DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE TO SIGN SUBSEQUENT SITE SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS.

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.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS AND VARIOUS MATTERS RELATED TO RIGHT-OF-WAY ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PLANNED MAHA LOOP ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND PEARCE LANE IN PRECINCT FOUR. ² (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DECISION FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS TO UPHOLD THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY’S DECISION TO GRANT WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC., A PERMIT TO EXPAND ITS AUSTIN COMMUNITY LANDFILL LOCATED ON GILES ROAD. 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 APRIL 22 AND 29, AND MAY 6, 13 AND 20, 2014.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2014, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A TOTAL CANCELLATION OF THE REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1 BLOCK A, ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2014, TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE ABOLITION OF THE SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADDED ITEM

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE HYUNDAI LICENSE AGREEMENT AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER. (THIS ITEM WILL BE TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND REAL PROPERTY EXCEPTIONS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014, 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.

2. APPROVE THE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MAY 6, 2014.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014, 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.

2. APPROVE THE BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 22 AND MAY 6 AND 20, 2014.
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PLANETSAFE
SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE CENTER PROJECT
IN COLLABORATION WITH SAFEPLACE
OPEN HOUSE
1101 NUECES STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 10:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 TO 4:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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