FINAL
TRAVIS COUNTY This meeting will not be held at a physical location. See COMMISSIONERS COURT notice below for more info.
Samuel T. Biscoe Jeffrey W. Travillion, Sr. Brigid Shea Gerald Daugherty Margaret J. Gómez County Judge Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Precinct 1 Precinct 2 Precinct 3 Precinct 4
AGENDA VOTING SESSION • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 • 9 AM
The Travis County Commissioners Court is meeting by videoconference/telephonically for its voting session on October 6, 2020, at 9 am. On March 16, 2020, in accordance with Texas Government Code § 418.016, Governor Abbott suspended various provisions of the Open Meetings Act that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location due to COVID-19. Pursuant to that suspension, members of the public will not be allowed to attend this voting session in person.
The public may view this voting session while in progress online at either of the following: http://traviscountytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/VideoEmbed.aspx?MediaEncoderName=Encoder8 http://traviscountytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/VideoEmbed.aspx?MediaEncoderName=Encoder7
An electronic copy of the agenda and agenda packet can be found at: http://traviscountytx.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx
Members of the public may give comment before the Commissioners Court on any item on this agenda by calling (888) 966-1236.
Please note that members of the public may not communicate to the Court about any other subject not specifically noticed on this agenda.
For press inquiries, please email [email protected] or call (512) 854-8740.
CONSENT
C1. Receive bids from the County Purchasing Agent. (Commissioner Daugherty)
C2. Approve payment of claims by the County Treasurer. (Judge Biscoe)
C3. Authorize the County Treasurer to invest County funds. (Judge Biscoe)
C4. Approve the minutes for the Commissioners Court Voting Sessions of September 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2020, Budget Markup of September 3, 2020, and the Special Voting Session of September 10, 2020. (Judge Biscoe)
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PROCLAMATIONS & RESOLUTIONS
1. Approve proclamation supporting the 37th Annual National Night Out. (Judge Biscoe)
AUDITOR
2. Approve an order to direct depositing of salary fund monies into the general fund of Travis County. (Judge Biscoe)
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3. Consider and take appropriate action regarding:
A. Travis County’s response to and recovery from COVID-19, including but not limited to an update from Dr. Escott or his designee at Austin/Travis County Public Health B. Other necessary measures and actions related to COVID-19, including Travis County’s operations, policies, emergency assistance, measures necessary to preserve public health and safety, and applicable orders, declarations or resolutions, including communications from the State (Judge Biscoe)
4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. (Judge Biscoe)
5. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the cancellation of an interlocal agreement with Washington County for Travis County’s participation as a sponsored associate in the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS). (Commissioners Shea & Daugherty)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
6. Consider and take appropriate action to renew the interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for public health services, Contract No. 4400001726, through December 31, 2020, and to modify and ratify the provision of services. (Commissioners Shea & Gómez)
7. Consider and take appropriate action to approve an amendment to the revenue contract with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) for the provision of after- school programs by Travis County 4-H CAPITAL. (Commissioners Shea & Gómez)
8. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a resolution to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in support of a grant application for Meals on Wheels and More. (Commissioners Shea & Gómez)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Austin and Travis County to Encourage and Support an Accurate Census Count in 2020. (Judge Biscoe)
JUSTICE PLANNING
10. Receive update on the final report on the Austin Police Department DNA Laboratory from the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice. (Commissioners Daugherty & Gómez)
PLANNING & BUDGET
11. Consider and take appropriate action on budget amendments, transfers, and discussion items. (Commissioner Gómez)
12. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the following grant programs, applications, contracts and related special budgets, and permissions to continue:
A. Annual contract with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the Public Defender Office and Managed Assigned Counsel Enhancement Grant for Year Two of the grant in the Public Defender's Office and the Criminal Courts B. Annual contract the United States Department of Agriculture for the National School Lunch Program & USDA School Lunch Commodity Program in Juvenile Probation C. Contract amendment with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission to the Public Defender Office and Managed Assigned Counsel Enhancement Grant for Year One of the grant in the Public Defender's Office and the Criminal Courts D. Permission to continue the Community Development Block Grant in the Health and Human Services Department (Commissioner Gómez)
PURCHASING
13. Receive presentation from the University of Texas IC2 Institute on the “Enhancing Minority Participation in Travis County’s Contracting Program” project, and take appropriate action. (Commissioner Travillion)
14. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 4400005222 with Old Castle Materials Texas, Inc. for 2020 HMAC Overlay. (Commissioner Daugherty)
15. Approve exemption and contract award to Professional Systems Engineering, LLC for Contract No. 4400005150 for the HSB control panel upgrade. (Commissioner Daugherty)
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TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
16. Consider and take appropriate action on:
A. Proposed new job postings B. Proposed personnel actions – elected & appointed officials departments C. Proposed personnel actions – Commissioners Court departments D. Non-routine personnel actions and items for discussion (Commissioners Travillion & Gómez)
17. Consider and take appropriate action related to the completion of the new Probate Courts building located at 200 West 8th Street, Austin, Texas 78701:
A. Set Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 10 am, as the date and time for the dedication ceremony for the new Probate Courts building B. Approve dedication plaque for the renovation and restoration of the new Probate Courts building (Commissioner Gómez)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
18. Consider and take appropriate action to approve:
A. Elm Creek North Phase 2 Final Plat (96 single-family lots, three open space/drainage lots – 36.536 acres – Red Elm Parkway – water and wastewater provided by Travis County MUD No. 14 – City of Elgin ETJ) in Precinct One B. Subdivision construction agreement with Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, LTD (Commissioner Travillion)
19. Consider and take appropriate action to approve request to use a cash security agreement for site improvements for Lakeside Meadows Offsite Wastewater project in Precinct One. (Commissioner Travillion)
20. Set a public hearing on November 10, 2020, to receive comments regarding a request to authorize the filing of an instrument to vacate a public utility easement located over and across Lot 4, Block C, Rios Robles Section 2, a subdivision in Precinct Three. (Commissioner Daugherty)
21. Set a public hearing on November 10, 2020, to receive comments regarding a plat for recording: Easton Park Section 1B Amended Plat, Resubdivision of Lots 1A and 2A (Resubdivision Final Plat – three total lots – 23.65 acres – Colton Bluff Springs Road – City of Austin Limited Purpose) in Precinct Four. (Commissioner Gómez)
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22. Consider and take appropriate action to approve a license agreement regarding intersection construction and associated improvements in portions of the right-of- way for the extension of South Pleasant Valley Road by the Clayton Properties Group, Inc. (Commissioner Gómez)
OTHER
23. Consider and take appropriate action to approve new contracts for the County to provide election services for the following entities:
A. City of Manor B. Lost Creek Limited District (Judge Biscoe)
24. Consider and take appropriate action regarding a joint election agreement for the November 3, 2020, General and Special Elections between Travis County and the following entities:
A. City of Austin U. Pflugerville ISD B. City of Cedar Park V. Round Rock ISD C. City of Elgin W. Wells Branch Community Library District D. City of Jonestown X. Westbank Library District E. City of Lago Vista Y. Altessa MUD F. City of Lakeway Z. Lakeside MUD No. 5 G. City of Manor AA. North Austin MUD No. 1 H. City of Pflugerville BB. Ranch at Cypress Creek MUD 1 I. City of Round Rock CC. SH130 Municipal Management District J. City of Sunset Valley DD. Shady Hollow MUD K. Village of the Hills EE. Wells Branch MUD L. Village of Volente FF. Williamson-Travis Counties MUD No. 1 M. Austin ISD GG. Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer N. Del Valle ISD Conservation District O. Dripping Springs ISD HH. Travis County WCID – Point Venture P. Eanes ISD II. Bastrop-Travis Counties ESD No. 1 Q. Johnson City ISD JJ. Travis County ESD No. 1 R. Lago Vista ISD KK. Tanglewood Forest Limited District S. Leander ISD LL. Lost Creek Limited District T. Manor ISD (Judge Biscoe)
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25. Consider and take appropriate action to approve license agreements for the use of the following locations as early voting and/or Election Day polling sites for the November 3, 2020, General and Special Elections:
A. Holiday Inn Austin Midtown D. GAMA Event Center B. Westlake United Methodist Church E. Emo’s C. Chinatown Center Unit #111 (Judge Biscoe)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Note 1 Texas Government Code § 551.071, Consultation with Attorney Note 2 Texas Government Code § 551.072, Real Property Note 3 Texas Government Code § 551.074, Personnel Matters Note 4 Texas Government Code § 551.076, Security Note 5 Texas Government Code § 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations Note 6 Texas Government Code § 551.089, IT Security
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session. The Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive Session. Consultation with legal counsel may occur by telephone conference.
26. Receive legal briefing in Emily Borchardt v. Travis County, Texas, et al., Cause No. 1:19-CV-00891-LY.1 (Judge Biscoe)
27. Receive legal briefing in Amy Smith, et al. v. City of Austin, et al., Case No. 1:18-CV- 5051.1 (Judge Biscoe)
28. Receive legal briefing and take appropriate action in: State of Texas v. Texas Democratic Party, et al., Cause No. 14-20-00358-CV; Texas Democratic Party et al. v. Abbott, Governor of Texas, et al., Case No. 5:20-CV-00438-FB; In Re State of Texas, Cause No. 20-0394 and related litigation; and correspondence regarding voting by mail.1 (Judge Biscoe)
ADDED
A1. Receive briefing and take appropriate action regarding Governor’s proclamations and other actions impacting voting and elections, steps taken in response to actions impacting voting and elections, such as the Governor’s proclamations, and any relevant litigation. (This item may be taken into Executive Session under the Consultation with Attorney exception.) (Judge Biscoe)
A2. Consider and take appropriate action on a proposal from the City of Lakeway regarding the use of CARES Act funding. (Judge Biscoe)
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
1. Consider and take appropriate action related to resolutions authorizing property acquisition, ground lease, and other related documents, and other matters necessary for the Corporation to participate in the ownership and lease of land and development and operation of the Southside Dwell Apartments, and other related matters. (Commissioner Gómez)
ADJOURN
TCC HILL COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
1. Consider and take appropriate action related to resolutions authorizing partnership participation, property acquisition, ground lease, joint venture agreement, construction contract, and other related documents, and other matters necessary for the Corporation to participate in the development and operation of the Southside Dwell Apartments, and other related matters. (Commissioner Gómez)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 VOTING SESSION • TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2020 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
1. Approve payment of claims by the County Treasurer. (Judge Biscoe)
2. Authorize the County Treasurer to invest County funds. (Judge Biscoe)
ADJOURN
NOTICE
A quorum of the Commissioners Court may attend the following events:
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Transportation Policy Board Meeting* Monday, October 12, 2020 2 pm until meeting adjournment
* meeting to be held by videoconference/telephonically
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