Travis County public meetings in 2024

Commissioners Court

Travis County Commissioners Court will consider approving payments, emergency service agreements, and contract modifications for technology and pest control services. The court will also review bids and personnel actions.

• Approve Modification No. 11 to Contract No. 4400003662 with Tyler Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $217,543.00
• Approve termination of contract for convenience for Contract No. 4400007921 with Schuler Contracting, LLC
• Approve Modification No. 5 to Contract 4400006783 with A-Tex Pest Management, estimated requirements, for pest control services
• Approve a revised subaward modification to Contract No.4400006882 with Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc.
• Approve Modification No. 2 to Contract No. 4400006880 with Capital Area Private Defender Service (CAPDS), in the amount of $0.00

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a consent agenda of 13 items, including a letter agreement with CAMTS for STAR Flight's continuing accreditation, a $217,543 modification to a Tyler Technologies contract for electronic citation software, and an interlocal agreement with Integral Care for substance use disorder services. The court also approved minutes from previous sessions and took no action on outdoor burning or disaster response. Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard was absent.

• Approved consent items 1, 3-14 unanimously (4-0)
• Approved CAMTS letter agreement for STAR Flight accreditation
• Approved $217,543 modification to Tyler Technologies contract
• Approved interlocal agreement with Integral Care for SAMSO
• Approved revised subaward with Mobile Loaves & Fishes
• Approved termination of Schuler Contracting contract
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, Dec 3, Dec 10, Nov 15, Nov 21 sessions
• Took no action on outdoor burning or disaster response

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on budget amendments, including a reduction in proposed Certificates of Obligations debt issuance. The body is also reviewing several health and human services contracts and traffic mitigation agreements for new developments.

• Decrease Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Certificates of Obligations Debt Issuance by $11,030,000
• Contract for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-Based Program for $1,600,000
• Contract award to GRO Community for Prosecutor-led Gun Violence Prevention Program for $500,720
• Traffic mitigation agreements for Holley Smith Manor and United Properties Howard SW developments
• Purchase of Tempus Pro monitors from Philips Healthcare for $110,934.60

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $1 million settlement offer in the lawsuit Mark Bell v. Travis County, authorized a letter of noncompliance to East Blackland Solar, and accepted streets in the Senate Hills subdivision with non-ADA compliant sidewalks. The court also approved a consent motion covering numerous routine items, including contracts, grants, and appointments. No substantive decisions were made on several agenda items, which were either discussed or required no action.

• Approved $1M settlement in Mark Bell v. Travis County (unanimous)
• Authorized noncompliance letter to East Blackland Solar (unanimous)
• Accepted Senate Hills streets with non-ADA sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion for 40 items (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Meg Seville (unanimous)
• Approved Turner's Crossing Public Improvement District plan (unanimous)
• Reduced FY2025 CO debt issuance by $11.03M (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day deferred holiday program for CAFA (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will adopt two proclamations honoring local retirees, consider emergency‑services actions including a fireworks sales prohibition, and approve a series of subaward modifications for housing and health programs. It will also approve a sole‑source contract for Engineering Support Services Standard Plan with AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation for $64,102. Additional items include a $55,000 grant for the Domestic Violence High Risk Team and a Climate Resilience Pilot Project.

• Proclamation honoring Regina Rogoff’s retirement from People’s Community Clinic
• Fire marshal recommendation to prohibit aerial fireworks sales Dec 15 2024–Jan 2 2025
• Sole‑source contract award to AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. for $64,102 engineering services
• Grant agreement for $55,000 Domestic Violence High Risk Team program in the District Attorney’s Office
• Approval of Climate Resilience Pilot Project led by the County’s FUSE Fellow and Emergency Management

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $50,000 Climate Resilience Pilot Project, directing staff to proceed with the Community Resilience Network and provide regular updates. The court also approved a $85,000 settlement for a personal injury claim and a proclamation honoring Bruce Elfant's 39 years of service. A large consent agenda was approved unanimously, covering numerous contracts, grants, and routine items.

• Approved $50,000 for Community Resilience Network project (unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 settlement in Julio Albino-Jimenez vs. Travis County (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Bruce Elfant's 39 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 4, 7-20, 22-37, 39-47 (unanimous)
• Discussed outdoor burning and county emergency response; no action taken
• Discussed Lake Travis Cleanup Event presentation; no action taken

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will discuss compensation matters for the Human Resources Management Department. They will also receive a briefing from the Reentry Roundtable on activities and deliverables for fiscal year 2024 and plans for fiscal year 2025. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Human Resources Management Department compensation discussion (Commissioners Travillion & Gómez)
• Briefing and update from Reentry Roundtable on FY2024 activities and FY2025 plans (Judge Brown)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the appointment of a Fire Marshal for a 90-day term and review several public improvement district bonds. The body is also considering multiple traffic mitigation agreements and health service partnerships.

• Appointment of Gary Howell as Travis County Fire Marshal for a 90-day term
• Acceptance of a donated Ericsson R-dot system valued at $760,000 from AT&T
• Grant programs including $100,000 for Weatherization Readiness and $108,786 for Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
• Eminent domain authorization for 0.0360 acres at 508 Hickory Ridge Rd for the Arroyo Doble-Twin Creeks Drainage Project
• Bond issuance for Turner’s Crossing Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 and #2

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a resolution accepting the Kroger settlement agreement in the opioid litigation, and unanimously reappointed Gary Howell as Interim Fire Marshal for 90 days. The court also approved a consent agenda covering numerous items, including contracts, interlocal agreements, and budget amendments, and adopted a resolution authorizing eminent domain for a drainage easement. Several items were discussed or required no action.

• Approved Kroger settlement agreement in opioid litigation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gary Howell as Interim Fire Marshal for 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items 5, 8-10, 12-14, 18-21, 23, 25, 27-30, 32-33, 35-45 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing 'Dr. Barbara Mink' day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Betty Voights (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing 'Travis County History Day' (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing eminent domain for Parcel 20E drainage easement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Austin Urban Technology Movement (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a special voting session to approve election site licenses for the December 14 runoff and review several interlocal agreements. The body is also deciding on contracts for at-risk species permitting and data center leasing.

• Contract No. 4400007850 with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for $49,715.00 regarding US Fish and Wildlife Service permitting
• Modification No. 6 to Contract No. 4400004924 with Fibertown DC, LLC for $5,500.00 for a Secondary Data Center Lease
• License agreements for 8 polling sites for the December 14, 2024 Runoff Election
• CDBG-CV subrecipient agreements with Foundation Communities and Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
• Interlocal agreement with Integral Care for Fiscal Year 2025 Specialized Program Investment Services

The Commissioners Court approved reallocating $4,000,000 of federal Local Fiscal Recovery Funds away from a cancelled Workforce Solutions project, giving $3 million to the Austin Area Urban League and $1 million to Mobile Loaves and Fishes. The court also approved several other LFRF fund moves, including shifting money to revenue replacement for public safety salaries and radio equipment, and cancelling two other projects. A large batch of routine items passed unanimously on consent, and no action was needed on emergency services or security briefings.

• Approved reallocating $4,000,000 of LFRF funds: $3M to Austin Area Urban League, $1M to Mobile Loaves and Fishes (unanimous, Judge Brown absent)
• Approved repurposing $816,064.76 in Emergency Services District project savings and moving $355,909.97 to revenue replacement for radio equipment (unanimous, Judge Brown absent)
• Approved moving $5,153,469.28 of LFRF funds to revenue replacement for public safety personnel expenses (unanimous, Judge Brown absent)
• Approved cancelling Ronald McDonald House ($1,000,000) and First Tee of Greater Austin ($500,000) LFRF projects and reallocating $3,456,827.62 to revenue replacement (unanimous, Judge Brown absent)
• Approved consent items 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.a, 17, 18, 19.a-h, 20, and 21 (unanimous)
• Approved two CDBG-CV subrecipient agreements with Foundation Communities and Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Rock the Ribbon Day, Native and Indigenous Heritage Month, and Small Business Saturday (unanimous)
• No action necessary on outdoor burning, disaster response, or security briefings

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will review an order related to canvassing the November 5, 2024 election returns and declaring the results. The item is presented by County Judge Andy Brown. No other substantive agenda items are listed for this special voting session.

• Consider action on canvassing and declaring results of the November 5, 2024 Travis County election (Judge Brown)

The Travis County Commissioners Court held a special voting session on November 15, 2024. The court voted unanimously to waive the reading of precinct-by-precinct results and approved the order canvassing election returns and declaring results for the November 5, 2024, Travis County Election.

• Approved Order Canvassing Election Returns and Declaring Results for the November 5, 2024, Travis County Election (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a series of proclamations, financial reports, reappointments, and interlocal agreements. It will also approve several high‑value contracts, including an $8,818,977.59 HMAC Overlay Program contract and a $2,637,003.34 Roadway Recycling Program contract. Additional actions include grant amendments, a $180,000 refund, and the use of opioid abatement funds. All items are listed for a voting session on November 12, 2024.

• Approve $8,818,977.59 contract for the HMAC Overlay Program to Asphalt, Inc. dba Lone Star Paving (Groups A‑C & E)
• Approve $2,637,003.34 contract for the FY 2024 Roadway Recycling Program to Asphalt Inc. dba Lone Star Paving
• Approve $45,500 contract amendment for the Urban Area Security Initiative grant in the County Clerk's Office
• Approve $638,590 Letter of Intent for the FY 2025 Formula Grant from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the Criminal Courts department
• Authorize refund of $180,000 from Skytrac for surplus Flight Wireless Connectivity Kits

The Court unanimously approved a public health crisis declaration due to opioid overdoses and deaths, expiring October 1, 2026, and authorized $100,000 for naloxone plus up to $400,000 for harm reduction services from opioid abatement funds. It also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and budget amendments, and directed staff to accept roadways disannexed by the City of Austin. A proposal letter to the West Travis County Public Utility Agency regarding water service conditions was approved after a substitute motion failed.

• Declared public health crisis due to opioid crisis (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for naloxone and up to $400,000 for harm reduction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 40+ items including road contracts and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $2,637,003.34 roadway recycling contract to Lone Star Paving (consent)
• Approved $8,818,977.59 HMAC overlay contract to Lone Star Paving (consent)
• Approved sending Version 2 letter to WTCPUA on water service conditions (unanimous)
• Directed staff to accept disannexed City of Austin roadways (unanimous)
• Reappointed ESD No. 11 and No. 15 board members (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a range of items including proclamations, grant contracts, budget adjustments, and purchasing agreements. Notable actions include approving a $349,760 contract for professional landscape architectural services for the Parks Comprehensive Plan and a $128,425 grant agreement for the Sheriff’s Office forensic science improvement program. The Court will also consider budget amendments, personnel actions, and the dedication of a public street in Precinct Three. Additional items cover contracts for juvenile probation services, cadaver transport, and interlocal agreements.

• Approve $349,760 contract for professional landscape architectural services for the Parks Comprehensive Plan (Mend Collaborative)
• Approve $128,425 contract for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approve $75,000 contract amendment for the Urban Area Security Initiative grant for Emergency Services
• Approve $3,000 contract for the Fall 2024 Grant Program from the Texas Bar Foundation for Juvenile Probation
• Approve exemption and Contract No. 4400007669 with Front Line Advisory Group, LLC for Program Manager Consultant services

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved extending the outdoor burn ban in unincorporated areas until December 10, 2024, and approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and routine items. The court also approved a proclamation recognizing November 11, 2024, as Veterans Day. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Extended outdoor burn ban until December 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Day proclamation for November 11, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including contracts, grants, and budget items (unanimous)
• Approved $349,760 contract for landscape architectural services for Parks Comprehensive Plan
• Approved $128,425 grant for Forensic Science Improvement from US Bureau of Justice Assistance
• Approved $75,000 grant amendment for Urban Area Security Initiative
• Approved $3,000 grant from Texas Bar Foundation for Juvenile Probation
• Approved appointment of Fred Lugo to City of Austin Commission on Aging

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will decide on the legislative agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature and review various grant programs and contracts. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a resolution of no objection for Decker Lake Apartments.

• Public hearing for Decker Lake Apartments at 6200 Blue Bluff Rd
• Contract for Enhancing Youth Defense grant from US Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for $403,126
• Modification to McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. contract for $615,168.00 for workers’ compensation insurance
• Change Order for Sundt Construction for $597,216.20 for Balcones Canyonland Preserve Road Maintenance
• Adoption of the Travis County Legislative Agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the Texas County Legislative Agenda for the upcoming 89th Texas Legislature, setting county priorities. The court also approved a resolution of support for the Austin Travis County Food Plan, a proclamation for Austin Wildlife Rescue Day, and a resolution consenting to the issuance of Travis County Development Authority bonds for the Longview 71 Public Improvement District. A large consent motion covering numerous contracts, budget items, and appointments was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Texas County Legislative Agenda for 89th Legislature (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for Austin Travis County Food Plan (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Austin Wildlife Rescue Day (unanimous)
• Approved resolution consenting to Travis County Development Authority bonds for Longview 71 PID (unanimous)
• Approved consent motion covering 30+ items including contracts, budget amendments, and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Office Home Rehabilitation program draft (unanimous)
• Approved revision of Travis County Code sections 110.0451-110.0454 (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to DWI Court interlocal with City of Austin (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a special voting session on October 23, 2024. The Court will conduct interviews with finalist applicants and decide whether to hire a County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis. Judge Andy Brown will lead the discussion and any hiring action. The meeting is open to the public in person and via livestream.

• Conduct interviews of selected applicant finalists
• Discuss and decide on hiring the County Executive – Innovative Justice & Program Analysis

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a motion to direct staff to negotiate with Jacqueline van Wormer for the position of County Executive of Innovative Justice and Program Analysis. The vote was unanimous among the four present members, with Commissioner Margaret Gómez absent. The item was discussed in open session and then considered in executive session before the vote.

• Approved motion to hire Jacqueline van Wormer as County Executive of Innovative Justice and Program Analysis (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will consider a range of items, including public comments on a Springdale Road detour, several proclamations, and multiple contract awards. Major contracts include a $300,000 award to Foundation Communities for supportive residential services and a $296,489 award for the Bee Creek Sports Complex Phase II. The Court will also act on budget authorizations, emergency‑services resolutions, and various land‑dedication agreements.

• Public hearing on temporary detour and traffic restriction on Springdale Road (Precinct 1)
• Approve contract award to OPEX Corporation for FalconV+ scanner and maintenance (no dollar amount listed)
• Approve $296,489 contract for Bee Creek Sports Complex Phase II with Halff Associates, Inc.
• Approve $300,000 contract with Foundation Communities for supportive residential services
• Approve $250,000 contract with Any Baby Can of Austin for Supportive Services for Community Living

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $500,000 earmark for security enhancements for county officials and judges, plus $115,000 for the District Attorney's security. It also extended the wildfire disaster declaration, approved a contract with Ascension Seton for violence intervention services, and accepted a land sale offer. Most other items were approved on consent, with two items postponed and two marked as no action necessary.

• Approved $500,000 for security enhancements for county officials and judges (unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 for District Attorney security enhancements (unanimous)
• Extended wildfire disaster declaration from October 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Ascension Seton for Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Services (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 23.3 acres near Burleson Road and Onion Creek (unanimous)
• Approved $100/day salary supplement for Custodian of the Keys for November 2024 election (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including contracts, budget amendments, and proclamations (unanimous)
• Postponed interlocal agreement with Del Valle ISD on truancy reduction

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold an interactive discussion led by Maria Yuan of the Office of Emergency Management. The discussion will focus on creating a shared definition of climate resilience that incorporates equity into decision‑making. Participants will also review the individual and combined results of the 1000minds Preferences Survey. No formal actions or votes are indicated for this item.

• Interactive discussion on climate resilience definition (led by Maria Yuan)
• Review of 1000minds Preferences Survey results

The Travis County Commissioners Court held a work session on October 10, 2024, with no substantive decisions made. The court participated in a discussion led by FUSE Fellow Maria Yuan on defining climate resilience with an equity focus and reviewed results from the 1000minds Preferences Survey. The item was discussed only, with no action taken.

• Discussed climate resilience definition and equity survey results (no action)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on several proclamations, contract and grant approvals, budget and purchasing modifications, and an amendment to an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin. The amendment would extend the DWI Court program term to September 30, 2025 and increase funding for the Transformative Youth Justice Program. Additional items include contract modifications for construction and elevator upgrades and a $500,000 grant for domestic‑violence investigations.

• Approve First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Austin to extend DWI Court program and increase funding for Transformative Youth Justice (Item 28).
• Approve Modification No. 2 to Purchase Order No. 4100218488 with EMR Elevator Inc., reducing the amount by $73,082.00 for TCJ Elevator Upgrade #5 (Item 16).
• Approve Modification No. 6 to Contract No. 4400006400 with Robert Jackson & Michael McElhaney Architects, Inc., for $81,804.00 for Balcones Canyonlands Preserve Visitor Center remodel (Item 17).
• Approve contract agreement for the Enhancing Investigation and Prosecution of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Initiative for $500,000 in the District Attorney's Office (Item 8B).
• Approve proclamation recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Travis County (Item 2).

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a unanimous consent motion covering 27 items, including contracts, grants, and personnel actions. It also unanimously approved an order prohibiting outdoor burning in unincorporated areas until November 5, 2024, and issued an outdoor music festival permit for the Seismic 7.0 Event. Several items were discussed in executive session with no public action taken.

• Approved consent motion for 27 items (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor burning prohibition until Nov 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Seismic 7.0 outdoor music festival permit (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Dell Medical School Family Medicine Residency 50th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Nominated James Valadez to Travis Central Appraisal District Board (unanimous)
• Approved settlement counteroffer in Travis County v. Widyaratne (unanimous)
• Directed staff to schedule interviews for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis County Executive (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Joint Subcommittee of the Travis County Commissioners Court, Austin City Council, and AISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss childcare, tax rate elections, and special education funding. The group will also receive reports on resilience hubs and the AISD long-term budget.

• Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes
• Childcare discussion: Tax Rate Election and fee waivers
• Receive reports on Resilience Hubs and AISD special education
• AISD Long Term Budget discussion
• Future meeting dates set for December 2 or 6

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a range of items including proclamations, emergency services matters, housing project authorizations, and several contract approvals. Major contract awards include a $1,890,084 renovation of the Public Defenders Office and multiple grants and service agreements. The Court will also set a public hearing for an outdoor music festival permit at 8509 Burleson Rd.

• Approve $1,890,084 contract with Trimbuilt Construction for 1st Floor Public Defenders Office renovation
• Approve $469,559 contract with Santa Maria Hostel for residential substance‑use disorder treatment for women
• Approve $843,050 contract with Family Eldercare for guardianship services
• Approve $293,610 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant contract for Facilities Management
• Set public hearing Oct 8 for Outdoor Music Festival permit at 8509 Burleson Rd.

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved resolutions authorizing four multi-family affordable housing developments (FM969 Apartments, Real Street Apartments, Works III at Tillery, and Tillery Apartments Phase I) sponsored by the Housing Authority of Travis County. The court also approved a $1.89 million contract for the Public Defenders Office renovation, along with numerous other contracts, grants, and proclamations. Several items were approved as part of a consent motion, and no substantive decisions were made on items 6, 32, and 41, which were marked as no action necessary.

• Approved resolutions for four TCFC affordable housing projects (FM969, Real Street, Works III at Tillery, Tillery Phase I) (unanimous)
• Approved $1,890,084 contract to Trimbuilt Construction for Public Defenders Office renovation (consent)
• Approved $469,559 contract with Santa Maria Hostel for substance use treatment (unanimous)
• Approved $843,050 contract with Family Eldercare for guardianship services (consent)
• Approved $200,000 modification to IC2 Institute contract (consent)
• Approved $400,000 contract with Access Empowerment for parking training (consent)
• Approved $293,610 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (consent)
• Approved $265,043 Weatherization Assistance Program grant (consent)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will receive an update on the county’s Forestry, Land Stewardship, and Fire Management programs. The Court will also consider and act on an appointment to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors.

• Update on Forestry, Land Stewardship, and Fire Management programs
• Consideration of appointment to the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, approve emergency response reimbursement policies, and authorize various contracts and grants totaling over $3.5 million.

• Vote on Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Emergency response deployment reimbursement policy
• Contract with Deloitte for telework consulting ($898,016)
• Contract with Capital Area Private Defender Service ($2.6M)
• Public hearing on FY2025 Proposed Budget

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and set the Central Health property tax rate at .107969 per $100 valuation, a 7.2% increase. The court also approved a construction and traffic mitigation agreement for the Stillwater Development (3-2) and an order prohibiting outdoor burning until October 8, 2024. A large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and personnel actions was approved unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 Travis County budget (unanimous)
• Approved Central Health tax rate of .107969, a 7.2% increase (unanimous)
• Approved Stillwater Development traffic mitigation agreement (3-2)
• Approved outdoor burning prohibition until October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with 40+ items including contracts and grants (unanimous)
• Approved Central Health FY2025 budget (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Central Texas Construction Partnership Program (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for PeopleFund Appreciation Month (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on two subawards that could provide up to $15,000,000 and $12,992,103 in loan funds for affordable housing projects for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agenda also includes several contract approvals, fee updates, and land‑use actions. Additional items cover emergency‑services policies, budget amendments, and various licensing and equipment decisions.

• Approve subaward and loan documents for up to $15,000,000 to Burleson Studios development (Contract No. 4400007820)
• Approve subaward and loan documents for up to $12,992,103 to The Works III at Tillery development (Contract No. 4600000840)
• Approve Contract No. 4400007765 with ICLEI for $49,375 consulting services for the Community Climate Action Plan
• Approve Contract Modification No. 5 with HMG & Associates, Inc. for $10,000 consulting services for the Medical Examiner’s Office
• Approve amendments to Title 30, Travis County – City of Austin Subdivision Regulations

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved two subawards and loan documents for affordable housing developments for individuals experiencing homelessness: up to $15,000,000 for Burleson Studios and up to $12,992,103 for The Works III at Tillery, both funded by federal SLFRF grants. The court also approved a motion to transition Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) to phased implementation in FY2025, with a friendly amendment renaming the Budget Stabilization Reserve to the Diversion Center Reserve. Numerous other items were approved on consent, including fee changes, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Approved $15M loan for Burleson Studios affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved $12,992,103 loan for The Works III at Tillery affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved CAFA phased implementation in FY2025, with Diversion Center Reserve rename (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 fee changes for Sheriff, Medical Examiner, parks, and towing (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget amendments and remaining budget issues (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Sobering Center Board (unanimous)
• Approved hiring outside counsel with billing cap of $50,000 in Willie Simmons case (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $97,670.31 legal defense costs for District Attorney Jose Garza (consent)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session. The body will receive a legal briefing and take action regarding Cause no. D-1-GN-24-005849 in the 200th Judicial District Court.

• Legal action regarding Cause no. D-1-GN-24-005849: State of Texas v. Bruce Elfant and Travis County officials

The Travis County Commissioners Court held a special voting session on September 13, 2024. Following an executive session consultation with an attorney, the court unanimously approved hiring Chad Dunn with the law firm Brazil and Dunn for legal services in a specific state lawsuit.

• Authorized hiring Chad Dunn with Brazil and Dunn for legal services in Cause no. D-1-GN-24-005849 in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Approved 5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a work session on September 12, 2024. The sole agenda item is Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. No other matters are listed for discussion or decision.

• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on several major contracts and grant agreements, including a $1,121,366 AmeriCorps project and a $932,000 Department of Justice grant. The Court will also consider fee updates for 2025, a $749,834 modification to a marketing contract, and an interlocal agreement for extension agent services with Prairie View A&M. Additional items include proclamations, budget rules, and transportation projects.

• Approve annual $1,121,366 AmeriCorps contract with a $693,868 county match
• Approve $932,000 DOJ Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant
• Approve Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 4400006421 with Palladium Media, LLC for $749,834
• Approve FY 2025 fee changes for sheriff, constable, medical examiner, park user, and impound lot fees
• Approve interlocal agreement with Prairie View A&M for extension agent services

The Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to extend the outdoor burn ban through September 24, 2024, and approved a large consent motion encompassing dozens of routine and administrative items. The court also held public hearings on a drainage easement vacation and the Central Health Performance Audit, and heard presentations on multiple proclamations.

• Extended Outdoor Burn Ban until September 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent motion for items 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.a-c, 14, 16.a-c, 17, 18.a-b, 19, 20.a, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 33 (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on drainage easement vacation in Austin Lake Hills (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Central Health Performance Audit and kept item open for executive session (5-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing September 12, 2024 as Tonkawa Friendship Day
• Approved proclamation recognizing September 13 - 22, 2024 as Welcoming Week (5-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Central Market's 30th anniversary year (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring the life of Jacob James Tyler Loehr (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting to consider and take action regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Mark-Up. This process determines how county funds are allocated for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Mark-Up

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting to consider and take action regarding the FY 2025 Budget Mark-Up. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda.

• FY 2025 Budget Mark-Up

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the FY2025 Preliminary Budget as a baseline for mark-up, along with PBO-recommended changes and numerous budget items including hazardous duty pay, AOT program funding, and new positions. All votes were unanimous, with Commissioner Travillion absent for the signature motion but present for all other votes.

• Approved Preliminary Budget as baseline for FY2025 mark-up (unanimous)
• Approved PBO changes to Preliminary Budget, with friendly amendment on Nuisance Abatement Pilot (unanimous)
• Approved rebudgeting of debt-funded FY2024 capital projects into FY2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $62,732 ongoing funding for hazardous duty/imminent danger pay for TNR staff (unanimous)
• Approved two years of one-time funding for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program (unanimous)
• Approved 2 additional Engineering Inspectors FTEs (unanimous)
• Approved multiple budget items including BH-12, BH-16, BH-28, BH-31, BH-34, BH-36 with $125,000 moved from ongoing to one-time funds (unanimous)
• Authorized HRMD to post and advertise new positions (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a series of contracts, interlocal agreements, and budget items for Fiscal Year 2025. Items include a $2,849,083 contract for Title IV‑E legal administration, a $265,043 weatherization grant contract, and a transit development agreement with CapMetro. The Court will also receive public comments on elected‑official salaries and a temporary traffic detour on Turnersville Road.

• Approve $2,849,083 annual contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for the Title IV‑E Legal Administration grant (Item 15A)
• Approve $265,043 annual contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Weatherization Assistance Program grant (Item 15B)
• Approve Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 4400004304 with Jackson & McElhaney Architects for $230,209.44 for the Arkansas Bend Park Group Building Design (Item 19)
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for FY2025 Transit Development Plan funding (Item 29)
• Approve Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin for $40,791.00 for internet connection services (Item 27)

The Commissioners Court approved a 5% salary increase for elected officials and classified employees. The court also authorized 39 new full-time positions for Counsel at First Appearance and settled a civil lawsuit for $350,000.

• Approved 5% salary increase for elected officials and classified employees (Unanimous)
• Authorized 39 full-time employee positions for Counsel at First Appearance (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 settlement in Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-886-ADA (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Gary Howell as Travis County Fire Marshal for a 90-day term (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of No Objection for Crystal Bend Apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment to the City of Austin Animal Advisory Commission (Unanimous)
• Extended burn ban expiration date to September 10, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved comments to TCEQ regarding PM2.5 air quality standards (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Court will hold a work session to discuss a climate‑resilience definition, equity integration, and results from the 1000minds Preferences Survey presented by Medici Road. Commissioners Travillion and Shea will receive an update on the Forestry, Land Stewardship, and Fire Management programs. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion and informational updates.

• Interactive discussion led by Medici Road on climate resilience, equity, and 1000minds Preferences Survey results
• Update on Forestry, Land Stewardship, and Fire Management programs by Commissioners Travillion & Shea

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on a range of items including budget reports, contract approvals, and grant amendments. A key action is the approval of a $1,480,555 amendment to the U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Program grant. The Court will also consider other contracts, personnel matters, and a resolution for a road improvement project on FM812.

• Approve $1,480,555 amendment to the U.S. DOE Weatherization Program grant (Health & Human Services)
• Approve $334,262.37 annual contract with TxDOT for Underage Drinking Prevention grant (including $50,716 match and $133,363.73 in‑kind contribution)
• Approve $620,469.13 Change Order No. 9 to Contract No. 4400006355 with Chasco Constructors for Blake Manor Road widening
• Approve $49,000 contract with Communication by Hand, LLC for sign‑language interpreter services
• Approve $17,500 modification to Contract No. 4400004246 with Know Ink, LLC for voter registration system

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a $2 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit over Anya Wyne's death, authorized opposition to a wastewater permit for Clancy Utility Holdings, and approved a burn ban. A large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and personnel actions was approved unanimously. The court also approved a resolution for FM 812 road improvements and a property sale resolution.

• Approved $2M settlement in Anya Wyne wrongful death suit (unanimous)
• Approved opposition to Clancy Utility Holdings wastewater permit (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor burning ban until Sept 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved FM 812 right-of-way agreement with TxDOT (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to sell property at 2500 Douglas St via online auction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and personnel actions (unanimous)
• Approved Aug 26, 2024 deadline for FY2025 budget worksheet responses (unanimous)
• Approved letter opposing federal DEI and climate resilience funding ban (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is meeting to discuss budget issues regarding the development of the FY 2025 Travis County Preliminary Budget.

• Discussion of FY 2025 Travis County Preliminary Budget

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a budget hearing to discuss the development of the Fiscal Year 2025 preliminary budget. Topics include the Probate Courts, Community Supervision and Corrections, Human Resources Management, Information Technology Services, the District Attorney, Constable Precinct Four, Constable Precinct Three, and Innovative Justice & Program Analysis.

• Budget hearing for FY 2025
• Discussion of Probate Courts budget
• Discussion of Community Supervision and Corrections budget
• Discussion of Human Resources Management budget
• Discussion of Information Technology Services budget

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a budget hearing to discuss the FY 2025 preliminary budget. Topics include the overall preliminary budget and specific allocations for Transportation & Natural Resources, Health & Human Services, the Public Defender’s Office, the Medical Examiner, and Emergency Medical Services.

• Preliminary Budget discussion
• Transportation & Natural Resources funding
• Health & Human Services funding
• Public Defender’s Office funding
• Medical Examiner and Emergency Medical Services funding

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will determine the 2024 tax rates and discuss calling a November 5 election for a tax rate increase to fund child care and workforce programs. The body will also review several infrastructure projects and legal service contracts.

• Proposed tax rate election for affordable child care and afterschool programming
• Change order of $60,293.84 for the County Clerk Expansion Project
• Modification of $250,000.00 for legal services with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
• Traffic Mitigation Agreement for the proposed NRP Rodeo Drive development
• Right of Way Procurement Agreement for FM812 improvements from US183 to the Travis/Bastrop County line

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a 2024 property tax rate of 34.4445 cents per $100 valuation (a 13.9% effective increase), including 30.6204 cents for maintenance and operations and 3.8241 cents for debt service. It also called a November 5, 2024 election for voters to approve or reject the rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate. The court approved a resolution for a proposed 2024 tax rate election to fund child care and related programs, and directed staff to return with refined numbers on August 27 to implement Counsel at First Appearance beyond test shifts.

• Approved 2024 property tax rate of 34.4445 cents per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved maintenance and operations tax rate of 30.6204 cents (unanimous)
• Approved debt service tax rate of 3.8241 cents (unanimous)
• Called Nov. 5, 2024 election on tax rate exceeding voter-approval rate (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for proposed 2024 tax rate election for child care and related services (unanimous)
• Instructed PBO to return Aug. 27 with refined CAFA implementation numbers and reserve FY2025 funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024-2025 District Clerk's Records Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved temporary detour on Bob Johnson Rd. from Aug. 20, 2024 to Feb. 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will receive a briefing on the Austin Travis County Food Plan. The Court will also receive a briefing, discuss the proposed Central Health Fiscal Year 2025 budget, the associated tax rate, and get an update on Central Health's joint initiatives with partners, including Sendero Health Plans.

• Briefing on the Austin Travis County Food Plan
• Briefing and discussion of Central Health FY2025 proposed budget and tax rate
• Update on Central Health joint initiatives with partners such as Sendero Health Plans

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold a voting session to decide on multiple housing developments, utility easement vacations, interlocal agreements for emergency services, and grant approvals. The meeting also includes public hearings on easement vacations and proclamations honoring retiring officials.

• Approve $50,000 grant to St. David's Foundation for Mental Health Diversion pilot
• Authorize $12,695 change order for Granger Garage Structural Repairs Project
• Approve tax-exempt bond financing for Kingswood Apartments
• Vacate public utility easements in Austin Lake Estates and Flaniken’s Subdivision
• Approve resolutions for four TCFC multi-family developments: FLATZ 130, Barkley Meadows Apartments, Barkley Meadows Homes, and Gregg Lane Apartments

The Commissioners Court approved resolutions for the FLATZ 130, Barkley Meadows, and Gregg Lane multi-family developments. The court also authorized a settlement counteroffer in a civil action and approved elected official pay for FY 2025.

• Approved FLATZ 130, Barkley Meadows Apartments, Barkley Meadows Homes, and Gregg Lane Apartments developments (Unanimous)
• Approved Deloitte Consulting, LLP Adaptive Workplace, Phase III (3-0)
• Approved elected official pay and advertisement for FY 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved composition of 2024 Elected Officials Salary Grievance Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating public utility easements in Austin Lake Estates and Flaniken’s Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney/Risk Manager to make a settlement counteroffer in Civil Action No. 1: 21-cv-1139-RP (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring retired Integral Care CEO David Evans (Unanimous)
• Approved various consent items including $50,000 St. David's Foundation grant and social services contract modifications (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will meet to approve payments, consider budget amendments, and discuss a proposed tax rate increase. The court will also review grant programs and personnel actions.

• Consideration of a $.025 per $100 valuation tax rate increase
• Budget amendments, transfers, and FY2025 budget hearings
• Grant programs: MIECHV ($103,383) and Texas Veteran's Commission ($50,000)
• Review of personnel amendments and deferred compensation committee changes
• Executive session on security, land sales, and regulatory authority

The Commissioners Court approved a proposed tax rate that includes a possible increase of $.025 per $100 valuation. The court also authorized FY2025 budget hearings and the sale of a 0.65-acre land parcel in Precinct Four.

• Approved proposed tax rate including possible $.025 per $100 valuation increase (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 budget hearings (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 0.65 acres of unused right-of-way at Burklund Farms Road and F.M. 812 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of City of Austin Animal Advisory Commission application deadline to Aug 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Directed creation of a pilot public nuisance abatement program (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Texas Veteran's Commission grant for Veteran's Court (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of MIECHV program through Nov 30, 2024, for up to $103,383 (unanimous)
• Rejected all responses for Constable and Park Police Report Writing Software RFP (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will receive a briefing on efforts to rebuild the main Travis County website. It will also receive a briefing on Central Health’s progress on FY2024 priorities and a preview of FY2025 strategic priorities, budget highlights, and joint initiatives with CommUnityCare Health Centers. No decisions are listed; the items are informational.

• Briefing on rebuilding the main Travis County website (Information Technology Services)
• Briefing on Central Health FY2024 progress, FY2025 strategic priorities, budget highlights, and joint initiatives with CommUnityCare Health Centers

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss a proposed 2024 tax rate election to fund early childhood care and workforce development. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and development fee increases.

• Contract award of $774,103.50 to Andale Construction, Inc. for High Density Mineral Bond
• Aviation insurance coverage modification with Falcon Insurance Agency, Inc. for $844,080.00
• Annual independent audit services contract with Atchley & Associates, LLP for $295,625.00
• Proposed fee increases and new fees associated with development review
• Public hearing on August 6, 2024, regarding traffic restrictions on Bob Johnson Rd.

The Commissioners Court approved a new fee structure for development reviews beginning September 1, 2024, and authorized the reallocation of $1.5 million in Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (LFRF) to child care services. The Court also approved personnel changes, including the extension of 27 special project workers, and appointed two new members to the Housing Authority of Travis County board.

• Approved new development fees effective Sept 1, 2024 (4-0)
• Reallocated $1.5M in LFRF funds to child care services (4-0)
• Extended 27 special project workers through Sept 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Judith Flores and Laura Goettsche to Housing Authority (4-0)
• Approved $774,103.50 contract for High Density Mineral Bond (4-0)
• Approved $295,625 contract for independent audit services (4-0)
• Authorized petition to release County property from Austin's ETJ (4-0)
• Approved $844,080 contract for aviation insurance (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold its regular voting session to decide on easement vacations, proclamations, public safety contracts, and county fund investments. The meeting includes public hearings on utility easement vacations and draft housing plans, as well as votes on interlocal agreements for emergency services funding.

• Vacate public utility and drainage easements along Lots 32 and 33 in Austin Lake Hills Section 2
• Approve proclamations for Summer Learning Week and Park and Recreation Month
• Authorize $900,000 grant for reentry services with vocational training
• Approve $56,037.09 contract for Sally Port door repairs at Central Booking Facility
• Approve five interlocal agreements with Emergency Services Districts for SLFRF-funded public safety communications equipment

The Commissioners Court approved a settlement of $85,000 in the case of Fernando Reyes Galindo vs. Robert Michael Cantu and Travis County. The court also passed a large batch of consent items including infrastructure modifications and emergency services agreements.

• Approved $85,000 settlement for Cause No. D-1-GN-23-002854 (Unanimous)
• Approved $621,621.84 change order for Cameron Road Improvements (Consent)
• Approved $554,855.80 modification for Wells Branch Parkway Extension 3 (Consent)
• Approved $456,287.00 modification for Thoroughbred Farms Drainage Project (Consent)
• Approved SLFRF agreements for public safety equipment with ESDs 03, 04, 05, 12, and 14 (Consent)
• Approved proclamation for Summer Learning Week and Park and Recreation Month
• Approved public hearing for August 6, 2024, regarding easement vacation in Austin Lake Estates Section 3 (Unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for Locksmith Services and ordered resolicitation (Consent)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will review several grant applications, including a $1.6 million federal grant to expand the Jail Based Intake program. The Court will also consider interlocal agreements with three Emergency Service Districts regarding public safety communications equipment.

• Ratification of a $1,600,000 grant for the Bureau of Justice Assistance's Jail Based Intake program
• Interlocal agreements with ESD No. 02, 09, and 10 for public safety communications equipment using SLFRF funds
• Application for $6,000 in Juvenile Probation funds from the Texas Bar Association
• Reimbursement application for approximately $250,000 for Sheriff's Office expenses
• Contract modification with Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy Authority

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a consent motion covering various administrative actions, grant applications, and interlocal agreements. No action was taken regarding outdoor burning or county emergency responses.

• Approved SLFRF agreements for public safety equipment with ESD No. 02, 09, and 10 (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 Texas Bar Association Pot of Gold application for Juvenile Probation (Unanimous)
• Ratified $1.6M Bureau of Justice Assistance grant application for Jail Based Intake program (Unanimous)
• Approved DOJ reimbursement application for Sheriff's Office expenses estimated at $250,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Modification No. 4 to Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy Authority contract (Unanimous)
• Approved changing department name from Probate Court to Probate Courts (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Treasurer to invest County funds (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims by the County Treasurer (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will receive a briefing regarding updates to the Travis County Juvenile Probation Department Comprehensive Facility Plan. The meeting also includes strategic planning and a legal briefing on Texas House Bill 19 and Senate Bill 1045.

• Briefing on Juvenile Probation Department Comprehensive Facility Plan updates
• Legal briefing regarding Tex. H.B. 19 and Tex. S.B. 1045
• Strategic planning discussion

The Commissioners Court held a special voting session to discuss strategic planning, the Juvenile Probation Department's facility plan, and state legislation. No formal actions were taken on any agenda items during the meeting.

• Strategic planning discussed; no action taken
• Juvenile Probation facility plan discussed; no action taken
• Legal briefing on H.B. 19 and S.B. 1045 held in executive session

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider a proposed 2025 tax rate election to fund early childhood and afterschool programs. The agenda also includes several contract awards and budget transfers, including funding for the Tax Office.

• $1,370,500.00 contract award to EPI-USE America, Inc. for SAP SuccessFactors implementation
• Proposed 2025 tax rate election for early childhood and afterschool services
• $129,466.00 contract modification for the Arroyo Doble/Twin Creeks Drainage Project
• $83,690.80 contract award to Neogen Corporation for Medical Examiner's Office services
• Earmarking $500,000 from the Allocated Reserve for the Tax Office

The Commissioners Court requested a draft election order for a potential 2.5 cent property tax increase to expand early childhood and after-school services for low-income families. The court also approved funding for voter outreach and granted a water pipeline easement to the City of Pflugerville.

• Requested draft election order for potential 2.5 cent property tax increase (Unanimous)
• Approved $48,800 transfer and $500,000 earmark for voter outreach services (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution of No Objection for Eagle’s Landing Family Apartments (Unanimous)
• Approved tax-exempt bond financing for Eagle’s Landing Family Apartments (Unanimous)
• Granted raw waterline easement to City of Pflugerville without fee waiver (Unanimous)
• Named the Travis County Law Library 'The Lora J. Livingston Law Library' (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution recommending Nature-based Solutions in County projects (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.37M contract to EPI-USE America, Inc. for SAP SuccessFactors (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several grant amendments, including a $2.3 million increase for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program. The agenda also includes reviewing contracts for housing services and infrastructure improvements.

• $2,388,987 amendment to the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program grant
• $1,029,884 grant for the Sheriff's Combined Auto Theft Task Force
• $158,319 contract with Caritas of Austin for supportive housing services
• $137,212.01 change order for Taylor Lane Improvements
• Public comment period for the 5-year Consolidated Plan and PY24 Action Plan

The Bee Cave Road District No. 1 held a voting session on June 18, 2024, following the Travis County Commissioners Court session. The only item was authorizing the County Treasurer to invest County funds, which was approved unanimously. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved authorizing the County Treasurer to invest County funds (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss options for funding high-quality emergency medical response outside the City of Austin. The meeting also includes reviews of grant applications and various county contract modifications.

• $400,000 for a consultant to study emergency medical response funding options
• $932,000 DOJ grant application for peer recovery coaches in ERs and Drug Court
• $234,000 contract modification for Texas RioGrande Legal Aid eviction prevention
• $76,000 contract modification for Texas RioGrande Legal Aid eviction prevention
• Review of the FY 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Commissioners Court accepted a revised offer for the sale of approximately 137.5 acres of undeveloped land in northeast Travis County. The court also approved funding for an emergency medical response consultant and vacated a public utility easement in Precinct Three.

• Accepted revised offer for sale of ~137.5 acres of undeveloped land in northeast Travis County (Unanimous)
• Approved earmarked budget for consultant to determine emergency medical response funding options (Unanimous)
• Approved vacating a public utility easement in Apache Shores Section 1, Precinct Three (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for 'Week Of Sports' for women and gender-expansive leagues (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Susan McDowell for 29-year career with LifeWorks (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Items including various contract modifications and budget amendments (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will hold an employee hearing. During this session, the court will receive comments from county employees regarding compensation and benefits.

• Receive comments from County employees regarding compensation and benefits

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct interviews and consider an appointment to the Civil Service Commission. The body will also receive briefings on HHS research reports and the Medical Examiner’s 2023 Annual Report.

• Appointment to the Civil Service Commission
• Briefing on 2022 American Community Survey Travis County Snapshot
• Briefing on FY 2023 Community Impact Report
• Presentation on the Medical Examiner’s 2023 Annual Report

The Commissioners Court appointed Ciara Parks to the Civil Service Commission by unanimous vote after interviews with finalists. The court also received briefings on two Health and Human Services reports and a presentation on the Medical Examiner's 2023 Annual Report, but took no other action on those items.

• Approved Ciara Parks for the Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Discussed HHS reports on 2022 American Community Survey and FY 2023 Community Impact Report
• Discussed Medical Examiner's 2023 Annual Report

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is deciding on funding for affordable housing and reviewing community development block grant plans. The body will also address sheriff's office equipment, refuse collection contracts, and road program updates.

• Loan not to exceed $10,684,557.00 for Seabrook Square II affordable housing
• Tax-exempt bond financing for seven apartment projects including Bluestein Boulevard and Decker Lake
• Building Automation System purchase for Travis County Correctional Complex for $197,779.00
• Professional services for Travis County Jail Plumbing Assessment for $124,640.00
• Refuse collection contract awards to JJ's Waste & Recycling of Texas LLC and Republic Services Inc

The Commissioners Court approved a loan for the Seabrook Square II development and authorized the design process for 17 miles of substandard roads. The court also extended the Sheriff's Office overtime incentive program and appointed Gary Howell as Fire Marshal for another 90 days.

• Approved loan up to $10,684,557.00 for Seabrook Square II affordable housing (Unanimous)
• Approved design process for 17 miles of roads on the substandard roads short list (Unanimous)
• Extended Sheriff's Office overtime incentive pay program until March 29, 2025 (3-2)
• Appointed Gary Howell as Travis County Fire Marshal for a 90-day term starting June 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $124,640.00 contract to CasaBella Architects, Inc. for jail plumbing assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for toll exemptions for after-hours response team vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Palm School Steering Committee recommendations with amendment to include Save Palm School Coalition (Unanimous)
• Approved various consent items including budget amendments and CDBG projects (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will conduct interviews with finalist candidates for the County Executive position at Community Legal Services. The body will then discuss and take action on hiring for the role.

• Interviews and hiring action for County Executive – Community Legal Services

The Commissioners Court voted unanimously to extend an offer to Geoffrey Burkhart for the position of County Executive – Community Legal Services. The decision followed interviews with three finalists and was made in executive session under consultation with attorney and personnel matters provisions. The meeting was a work session; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved extending an offer to Geoffrey Burkhart for County Executive – Community Legal Services (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will discuss a proposed tax rate election for Tax Year 2025 to fund early childhood and afterschool services for low-income families. The body will also vote on several professional service contracts and public health initiatives.

• Proposed tax rate election for Tax Year 2025 for early childhood and afterschool services
• Contract for Hancock Ranchlands Erosion Improvement Project with Miller Gray LLC for $431,118.83
• Contract for Travis County Jail Plumbing Assessment with CasaBella Architects, Inc. for $124,640.00
• Contract for New Ranger Residence Building at Southeast Metro Park with MWM Design Group, Inc. for $53,252.67
• Use of opioid abatement funds for the Santa Maria Women and Children Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Program

The Commissioners Court unanimously directed staff to prepare for a potential 2.5% tax rate election on the November 5, 2024, ballot to fund early childhood and afterschool services. The Court also approved funding for a women and children's substance use disorder program and several land settlements.

• Directed staff to prepare for a 2.5% tax rate election for early childhood care (Unanimous)
• Approved $469,569 from opioid abatement funds for Santa Maria Women and Children Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Program (Unanimous)
• Approved subaward with Integral Care for Crisis Care Diversion Pilot Program (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement offer from TxDOT for property at 3800 Hudson Bend Rd (Unanimous)
• Authorized settlement and release of claims against ServPro regarding Winter Storm Uri (Unanimous)
• Approved $431,118.83 contract to Miller Gray LLC for Hancock Ranchlands Erosion Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,252.67 contract to MWM Design Group, Inc. for New Ranger Residence Building (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment to the Travis County Civil Service Commission (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive a presentation on Family Support Services. The session also includes an update on Central Health's healthcare equity plan, jail health, and mental health diversion services ahead of the FY 2025 budget development.

• Presentation on Family Support Services division of Health and Human Services
• Update on Central Health’s healthcare equity plan
• Discussion regarding jail health and mental health diversion services
• Conversation on emerging priorities for Central Health FY 2025 budget development

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is considering several financial and infrastructure items, including a large grant application for the Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse. The agenda also includes contract awards for road recycling and various personnel and appointment actions.

• $15,672,670.13 total request for Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse restoration
• $3,848,916.65 contract award to Lone Star Paving for the Fiscal Year 2023 Roadway Recycling Program
• $6,250.00 modification for University Savings Building Public Defender's Office remodel
• $219,948.00 contract award to Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC for cleaning systems
• Letter regarding the I-35 Capital Express Central Project

The Court approved a $3.8M roadway recycling contract and several other consent items, including a grant application for courthouse restoration. A motion to request environmental studies from TxDOT for the I-35 Capital Express Central Project failed. Three ceremonial proclamations were also approved.

• Approved $3,848,916.65 roadway recycling contract to Lone Star Paving (Unanimous)
• Approved $219,948.00 contract for disinfectant and cleaning systems to Service Wing Organic Solutions, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,250.00 modification for Public Defender's Office interior remodel (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Texas Historical Commission for $10M for Heman Marion Sweatt Courthouse restoration (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to request TxDOT complete environmental studies before releasing I-35 Capital Express Central Project funds (2-2)
• Approved proclamations for Dell Technologies' 40th birthday, Employee Recognition Day, and the Boys and Girls Club (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Matt Simon and Kacey Hanson to the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on housing and homeless needs for the CDBG Consolidated Plan. The body is also deciding on the decommissioning of Sheriff's Office Building 120 and various grant applications for the District Attorney and Public Defender offices.

• Public hearing on housing and homeless needs for CDBG PY24-28 Consolidated Plan
• Decommissioning of Travis County Sheriff's Office Building 120
• Grant application for $350,000 for a Data Analyst in the District Attorney's Office
• Grant application for $377,745 for an Education Advocacy Program in the Public Defender's Office
• Proposed $1,000,000 funding for the Housing Accelerator operated by the Austin Community Foundation

The Commissioners Court approved several Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (LFRF) reallocations, including a significant investment in supportive housing. The Court also authorized legal defense costs for the District Attorney and a settlement in a real estate case.

• Allocated $3,847,587 to Integral Care Seabrook Square II project shortfall (Unanimous)
• Authorized up to $50,000 for legal defense costs for District Attorney Jose Garza (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 settlement in Dugone vs. Flying K Ranch and Travis County (Unanimous)
• Earmarked $773,471 for Phase III of HRMD Adaptive Workplace Project (Unanimous)
• Approved County Partner Agreement with UT Austin for TxCOPE platform (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,558 for Civil Courts Zoom License renewal (Unanimous)
• Authorized SAFE Alliance to submit Community Project Funding submissions (Unanimous)
• Set Employee Public Hearing for healthcare benefits for June 4, 2024 (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a work session to receive presentations on county operations. The meeting focuses on the Office of Children Services and the new centralized Grants Administration division.

• Presentation on the Office of Children Services (Health and Human Services division)
• Report and briefing on the grants management process and the Intergovernmental Relations Office's Grants Administration division

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will consider several contract awards and budget amendments. The body is also deciding on polling locations for the May 28, 2024 Joint Primary and Runoff elections.

• Contract award of $349,561.00 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Safe Street and Roads for All
• Contract modification of $467,055.00 with Athens Insurance Services, Inc. for workers’ compensation and liability claims services
• Exemption and purchase order of $242,414.80 to Blackmon Mooring of Austin, Inc. for roof repairs and fire remediation
• Grant application for $500,000 to fund two positions in the District Attorney's Office via the EIP Initiative
• Contract award of $74,865.00 to Practical Shooting and Defense, LLC for a Tactical Operations Course

The Commissioners Court approved a consent motion covering 18 items, including a $349,561 contract for Safe Streets and Roads for All and a $500,000 domestic violence grant application. It also approved the sale of real property owned by Central Health to the Texas Department of Transportation. Several items were discussed without action, including affirmative action challenges, information security, and a childcare proposal. Commissioner Margaret Gómez was absent.

• Approved consent items 6, 7, 9, 10, 11.a, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20.a-b, 21, 22, 23.a, and 24.a (unanimous)
• Approved $349,561 contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Safe Streets and Roads for All (consent)
• Approved $500,000 grant application for domestic violence prosecution positions (consent)
• Approved sale of Central Health real property to TxDOT (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Ms. Barbara Faye Hayes Foreman's 75th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Prescription Drug Take Back Day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Bill Wallace and Tomorrow's Promise Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Crime Victims' Rights Week (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on various contracts, budget amendments, and administrative changes. Key items include a large maintenance contract for courts facilities and the renaming of the Justice & Public Safety Department.

• Modification No. 1 to contract with CGL Facility Management, LLC for $5,910,299.20 for Civil and Family Courts Facility maintenance
• Annual contract with United Way for Maternal, Infant, and Childhood Home Visiting Program grant for $553,659
• Renaming of Justice & Public Safety Department to Department of Innovative Justice & Program Analysis
• Subdivision Construction Agreement with RH Pioneer, LLC for East Village RA – 18 & 22 on Hulsey Road
• Reimbursement of $4,099.11 for District Attorney legal defense expenses

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved the acquisition of a property in Central Austin and a $5.9 million contract modification for the Civil and Family Courts facility. The court also approved a large consent agenda covering election polling site licenses, grant contracts, and budget amendments. A proclamation honoring the retirement of Peg Liedtke was approved, and several items were discussed in closed executive session.

• Approved acquisition of Central Austin property (5-0)
• Approved $5,910,299.20 contract modification for Civil and Family Courts facility (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Peg Liedtke's retirement (5-0)
• Approved consent items including election site licenses and grant contracts (5-0)
• Discussed FY2023 Sustainability Report
• Discussed security and hiring matters in executive session

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is deciding on the issuance of road, permanent improvement, and obligation bonds. The body will also review several facility maintenance contracts and updates on the Diversion Center and Central Booking facilities.

• Proposed Unlimited Tax Road Bonds up to $48,720,000, Permanent Improvement Bonds up to $196,500,000, and Certificates of Obligation up to $50,375,000
• Contract modification for Travis County Civil and Family Courts Facility maintenance with CGL Facility Management, LLC for $6,910,299.20
• Grant application to Texas Department of Transportation for Highway Safety Improvement Program for $218,347
• Subaward for Regional Economic Equity Development Plan with Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce not to exceed $150,000
• Contract award for Security Improvements with Piatra, Inc. for $64,154.80

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved orders authorizing the issuance of road bonds, permanent improvement bonds, and certificates of obligation totaling up to $295.6 million. The court also passed a large consent agenda covering contracts, easements, and election logistics. Several items regarding security, real estate, and personnel were discussed in closed executive session.

• Approved issuance of up to $48.72M in Unlimited Tax Road Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $196.5M in Permanent Improvement Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of up to $50.375M in Certificates of Obligation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including contracts, easements, and election polling site agreements
• Approved proclamation honoring Tamara Yarbrough-Kelly's 30 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church's 125th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing National Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Rabbi Steven Folberg's 33 years of service (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on funding for the Lancaster development and various infrastructure contracts. The body is also addressing emergency planning for the April 8 solar eclipse and designating polling places for the May 4 elections.

• Loan funds up to $7,270,702.00 for The Lancaster affordable housing development
• Contract award of $3,921,118.85 to Austin Underground Inc. for Blake Manor Road Shared Use Path Improvements
• CEAP grant with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for $2,718,578
• Variance requests for McCormick Ranch on Lake Austin Phase 3 regarding streets and sidewalks
• Approval of Shadowglen Phase 2 Section 18A Final Plat for 64 single-family lots

The Commissioners Court approved a $7.27 million loan for The Lancaster affordable housing development. The Court also passed a large consent agenda covering various county contracts, personnel actions, and election polling locations. Additionally, they approved a letter regarding state reporting requirements for district and county attorneys.

• Approved $7.27M loan for The Lancaster affordable housing project
• Approved $3.92M contract for Blake Manor Road path improvements
• Approved consent agenda including 30+ items
• Approved proclamation for Child Abuse Awareness Month
• Approved proclamation honoring Jesse Limon Colunga
• Approved letter regarding state reporting requirements for attorneys

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court is holding a work session to discuss strategic planning prioritization. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Strategic Planning Priorization

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss several multi-family housing developments and a property tax exemption for child-care facilities. The body is also reviewing two large EPA grant applications for climate pollution and wildfire home-hardening.

• EPA grant applications for $49,990,000 for climate pollution and $20,000,000 for a Wildfire Home-Hardening Program
• Proposed multi-family developments: William Cannon, Preakness, Tech Ridge Highline, and Oak Hill Highline Apartments
• Renaming of Kellam Road to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard
• Contract modification of $658,931.79 for the Forensic Review Project with Capital Area Private Defender Service
• Property tax exemption for qualifying child-care facilities for Tax Year 2024

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved four multi-family housing developments sponsored by the Housing Authority of Travis County. The court also approved a $49.99 million EPA grant application for climate pollution reduction and accepted offers to purchase approximately 1,375 acres of land for parks and preservation. Additionally, the court renamed Kellam Road to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard and approved a $485,000 budget adjustment for IT security.

• Approved four TCFC multi-family housing developments (William Cannon, Preakness, Tech Ridge Highline, Oak Hill Highline) (5-0)
• Approved $49,990,000 EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants application (5-0)
• Approved $20,000,000 EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant application (5-0)
• Approved renaming Kellam Road to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved Resolution of No Objection for Belmont Apartments (5-0)
• Approved $485,000 budget adjustment to IT Services for security issues (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of MUD for ~1,500 acres of park land near Bee Caves (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of offer for ~137.5 acres of land near Wilbarger Creek (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a work session to receive briefings on two primary topics. The body will discuss the state of indigent defense and the fee structure for indigent attorneys, as well as updates on social service investments.

• Briefing on Indigent Defense and modification of Indigent Attorney fee structure
• Update on social services investments in Youth Development, Workforce Development, and Safety Intervention Services

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is deciding on service plans, assessments, and bond issuances for the Longview 71 and Bella Fortuna Public Improvement Districts. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and interlocal agreements with the City of Austin.

• Proposed assessments and bond issuance for Improvement Area #1 of the Longview 71 Public Improvement District
• Amended service and assessment plan for the Bella Fortuna Public Improvement District
• Contract with Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for $242,725 for energy assistance
• Modification to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. contract for $58,483.40 for Wyldwood Road Drainage Improvements
• Contract for Northeast Metropolitan Park BMX racetrack redesign for $50,200.00

The Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement for the Collaborative Northeast District Plan and authorized a $115,000 budget adjustment from the General Fund Allocated Reserve following an executive session. The Court also approved a proclamation for the 80th anniversary of Veteran Services and various consent items including PID assessments and infrastructure contracts.

• Approved Collaborative Northeast District Plan Interlocal Agreement with City of Austin (Unanimous)
• Approved $115,000 budget adjustment from General Fund Allocated Reserve (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Veteran Services 80th Anniversary (Unanimous)
• Approved use of up to $2,000 for ME Deputy Medical Examiner candidate travel and up to $10,000 for moving expenses (Unanimous)
• Approved $58,483.40 modification for Wyldwood Road Drainage Improvements design (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,200 contract for Northeast Metropolitan Park BMX racetrack redesign (Unanimous)
• Approved assessments and bond issuance requests for Longview 71 Public Improvement District (Unanimous)
• Approved next steps for Palm School Concept Planning consultant selection (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to address the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse. The body will consider a local disaster declaration and the related county response.

• Declaration of Local Disaster for the April 8, 2024, Solar Eclipse

The Commissioners Court held a special voting session on March 8, 2024, with three of five members present. The Court unanimously approved ratifying and continuing the Travis County Declaration of Local Disaster due to the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. Staff from Emergency Services, Parks/TNR, and the Public Information Office briefed the Court. The meeting then adjourned.

• Ratified and approved continuing the Travis County Declaration of Local Disaster due to the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse (3-0, unanimous)
• Motion by Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion, seconded by Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will vote on a $2.7 million energy assistance grant and bond issuances for the Bella Fortuna Public Improvement District. The body will also review 2023 racial profiling reports and various subdivision and traffic mitigation agreements.

• Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program grant for $2,718,578
• Bond issuance and market feasibility waiver for Bella Fortuna Public Improvement District
• 2023 Racial Profiling Reports from Travis County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct Four
• Subdivision construction agreements with Cyclone Development, Inc. for Eastwood Sections 3, 4, and 5
• License agreement to add five ATMs at the Passport Office, Tax Offices, and Civil and Family Courts Facility

The Travis County Commissioners Court approved a request from the lessee under the ground lease for land at 308 Guadalupe for the County to enter into a Recognition Agreement with the lessee and its proposed subtenant, along with related items. The Court also approved a large consent motion covering budget amendments, grants, subdivision agreements, and other routine items, and approved a proclamation recognizing two firefighters. Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez was absent; all recorded votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved consent motion for items 2, 4-8 (Budget Amendments A2-A4), 9.a., 10.a-b., 11-22 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation recognizing firefighters John Hagerty and Samuel Wieland of Travis County ESD No. 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment A1 (unanimous)
• Approved recognition agreement for 308 Guadalupe ground lease with lessee and proposed subtenant (unanimous)
• Approved signature motion delegating authority to County Judge for absent commissioners (unanimous)
• No action necessary on outdoor burning and emergency response item
• No action necessary on information security briefing

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss the FY 2025 budget guidelines and various interlocal agreements with Austin ISD. The body is also deciding on several high-value contracts for insurance, legal services, and emergency equipment.

• Contract award of $1,730,137.00 to McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for insurance broker services
• Proposed $2,646,459.00 Fleet Service Plan from Pratt & Whitney Canada
• Contract award of $195,830.00 to Eclipse Screening Technologies, LLC for a mail screener device
• Public hearing notice for March 19, 2024, regarding assessments for Longview 71 Public Improvement District
• Proposed renaming of Kellam Road to Circuit of the Americas Boulevard

The Commissioners Court approved a sole source contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada for a fleet service plan and helicopter engine repairs. The Court also appointed Gary Howell as Travis County Fire Marshal for a three-month period. Additionally, several interlocal agreements and grant applications were approved via a consent motion.

• Approved $2,646,459.00 fleet service plan contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada (Unanimous)
• Approved sole source exemption for STAR Flight helicopter engine repairs with Pratt & Whitney Canada (Unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Howell as Travis County Fire Marshal for three months (4-0)
• Approved $195,830.00 mail screener device contract with Eclipse Screening Technologies, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,730,137.00 insurance broker modification with McGriff Insurance Services, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,000.00 compensation consultant modification with The Segal Company (Western States), Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $100,000.00 legal services modification with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP (Unanimous)
• Approved bilingual pay policy implementation guidelines (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to receive briefings on two primary topics. The body will review new species listings under the Endangered Species Act and the FY 2025 Budget Guidelines.

• Briefing from Natural Resources Program on new species listings under the Endangered Species Act
• Presentation from the Planning and Budget Office on FY 2025 Budget Guidelines

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is deciding on permits for the Luck Reunion and Illfest 2024 events. The body will also consider budget amendments, personnel actions, and several facility and training contracts.

• Public hearings for Mass Gathering and Outdoor Music Festival permits for Luck Reunion and Illfest 2024
• Contract modification of $138,581.00 for Balcones Canyonland Preserve Visitor Center remodel
• Two Preparedness Training agreements with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $25,546.77 and $75,546.77
• Annual contract with Reliant Energy for $5,000 for the Reliant Energy Care program
• Construction agreement for a portion of E. Slaughter Lane as part of the Easton Park Phasing Agreement

The Court granted conditional approval for the Illfest 2024 music festival and accepted a 32-acre land donation for the Conservation Easement Program. A large group of consent items including budget amendments and contract modifications were approved unanimously. The Court also ratified a license agreement for a primary election polling site.

• Conditionally approved Outdoor Music Festival permit for Illfest 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved donation of 32 acres in Precinct Three to Conservation Easement Program (unanimous)
• Ratified license agreement for LBJ School of Public Affairs as a polling site (unanimous)
• Approved $138,581 modification for Balcones Canyonland Preserve Visitor Center remodel (unanimous)
• Approved two MOAs for Preparedness Training with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service for $25,546.77 and $75,546.77 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Online Tax Sales Auction Software to Realauction.com, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 annual contract with Reliant Energy for Care program (unanimous)
• Approved temporary traffic detour on Windmill Ranch Avenue from March 18 to April 22, 2024 (unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to discuss and take action on the appointment of the Travis County Fire Marshal. The court will also review and approve payment of claims by the County Treasurer.

• Appointment of Travis County Fire Marshal
• Approval of claims payments by the County Treasurer

The Commissioners Court held a special voting session to approve payments by the County Treasurer. The court also discussed the Travis County Fire Marshal position in executive session.

• Approved payment of claims by the County Treasurer (Unanimous)
• Discussed Travis County Fire Marshal candidates in Executive Session

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will hold a work session to receive presentations on two specific topics. The body will discuss community efforts to address opioid overdose and deaths, as well as activities and plans from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC).

• Presentation on opioid abatement funds and efforts to address overdose and deaths
• Update from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) on activities and plans

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss support for Burleson Studios and a traffic detour on Windmill Ranch Avenue. The body is also deciding on several youth development contracts and the issuance of Certificates of Obligation for capital projects.

• Resolution of Support for Burleson Studios at 7905 Burleson Rd
• Youth Development Services contracts including $400,000 for Communities In Schools of Central Texas and $375,000 for Creative Action
• Contract modification for Palladium, LLC in the amount of $532,085.00 for marketing and advertising
• Grant application for $170,358 for the General Victim Assistance Grant
• Traffic detour on Windmill Ranch Avenue at Steeds Xing from March 18 to April 22, 2024

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a Resolution of No Objection and Support for Burleson Studios at 7905 Burleson Rd. The court also ratified six youth development contracts totaling $1,436,330 and accepted a real property offer for the Wyldwood Road project. Several items, including outdoor burning policies and backup power options, required no action.

• Approved Resolution of No Objection/Support for Burleson Studios (4-0)
• Ratified six youth development contracts totaling $1,436,330 (Consent)
• Approved Certificates of Obligation list for 2023 projects (4-0)
• Approved intent to finance capital projects via tax-exempt debt (4-0)
• Accepted offer for real property easements for Wyldwood Road project (4-0)
• Approved partial release of restrictive covenant on Burnet Road properties (4-0)
• Approved new restrictive covenant on 10407 Burnet Road (4-0)
• Approved proclamations for Judge Harriet Mitchell Murphy and Black History Month (4-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will discuss lifting a moratorium on new public improvement districts and amending related county code. The body is also reviewing several grant applications for law enforcement equipment and various land easement requests.

• Grant applications for 38 bullet-resistant shields ($290,137) and 742 rifle-resistant body armor plates ($456,916.18)
• Proposed lifting of a moratorium on the creation of new public improvement districts
• Traffic mitigation agreements for Sweetwater Crossing Phase 1 Lot 5 and 6120 Kellam Road Multifamily development
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Austin up to $400,000 to assess homelessness strategies
• Public hearings for easement vacations at Comanche Trail No. 3 and 8528 Calera Drive

The Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved amendments to the county code and lifted a moratorium on creating new public improvement districts. The court also approved a large consent agenda covering grants for law enforcement equipment, easement modifications, and personnel actions. In executive session, the court directed staff to begin reviewing homelessness strategies with local partners and reappointed members to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority board.

• Approved amendments to Travis County Code Chapter 481 and lifted moratorium on new public improvement districts (5-0)
• Approved consent items including $290,137 grant for bullet-resistant shields and $456,916.18 grant for body armor plates
• Approved vacating public utility easement for Lot 32A, Comanche Trail No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved release and modification of drainage easement at 8528 Calera Drive (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District for FY24 operational expenses
• Approved Construction and Mitigation Agreements for Sweetwater Crossing Phase 1 Lot 5 and 6120 Kellam Road Multifamily development
• Reappointed Ben Thompson and David Armbrust to Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Board (5-0)
• Directed staff to conduct review of homeless-related policies and convene work sessions starting June 2024 (5-0)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a special voting session to receive an update on the HATC Workforce Housing strategic approach. A scheduled item regarding appointments to county boards, commissions, and committees has been postponed to January 30, 2024.

• Update on HATC Workforce Housing strategic approach
• Postponement of Commissioners Court appointments to boards, commissions, and committees

The Commissioners Court met January 25, 2024, with County Judge Andy Brown absent. The court postponed action on appointments to Travis County boards, commissions, and committees to January 30, 2024. The court received an update on the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) workforce housing strategic approach, hearing from HATC officials and community speakers; the result was recorded as discussed. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Postponed appointments to Travis County boards, commissions, and committees to 1/30/2024
• Received and discussed HATC workforce housing strategic approach update (no action recorded)

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will meet to consider several contract awards, budget transfers, and grant applications. Items include infrastructure projects, public health planning, and facility maintenance across multiple county departments.

• Boating Access Grant for Onion Creek Confluence Program ($333,330 and $1,055,400)
• ADA Transition Plan consultative services contract award of $134,287.50
• Expo Banquet Hall new HVAC contract award of $949,700.00
• Granger Garage structural repairs contract award of $262,026.03
• Steiner Ranch Emergency Evacuation Route change order decrease of $98,725.25

The Commissioners Court approved a wide range of consent items, including facility maintenance contracts and grant applications. The court also passed a revised public improvement district policy and recognized National Stalking Awareness Month.

• Approved revised public improvement district policy (4-0)
• Approved contract for Expo Banquet Hall HVAC for $949,700.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved structural repairs to Granger Garage for $262,026.03 (Unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Armored Car Services to Garda CL Southwest, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Stalking Awareness Month (4-0)
• Approved $1.05M and $333,330 grant applications for Onion Creek Confluence Program (Unanimous)
• Approved $134,287.50 contract with The W-T Group, LLC for ADA Transition Plan services (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney to join amicus brief in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (Unanimous)

Commissioners Court

The Travis County Commissioners Court will vote on several interlocal agreements, budget amendments, and personnel actions. The body is also deciding on polling site licenses for the March 5, 2024 Joint Primary Election.

• Change Order No. 4 for Crystal Bend Drainage Improvements with Cox Commercial Construction, LLC for $67,383.13
• Six license agreements for March 5, 2024 Joint Primary Election polling sites
• Reappointment of Jessica Clinton to the Board of Commissioners of Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 6
• Interlocal Agreement with Capital Area Council of Governments for regional air quality planning
• Proposed partnership with City of Austin, Central Health, and Integral Care to address homelessness

The Commissioners Court unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to negotiate options for a $400,000 interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for a homelessness strategy consultant. The court also unanimously approved a consent agenda covering various administrative items, including a $67,383 drainage change order and election site licenses. A reappointment to the Emergency Services District board was approved, while outdoor burning regulations required no action.

• Approved motion to negotiate $400k homelessness consultant options with Austin (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent items 1-17, including budget amendments and election site licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved $67,383.13 change order for Crystal Bend Drainage Improvements (Consent)
• Reappointed Jessica Clinton to Emergency Services District No. 6 board (Unanimous)
• Approved signature authority for video conference voting (Unanimous)
• No action necessary on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas
• No action necessary on information security briefing
• Discussed county response to natural disasters

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court is holding a work session to receive updates on housing initiatives. The body will discuss activities from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation and the HATC Workforce Housing strategic approach.

• Update from the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) on activities and plans
• Update on the HATC Workforce Housing strategic approach

Commissioners Court

The Commissioners Court will decide on polling locations and hours for the upcoming March 5 primary election. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts, emergency services appointments, and land development plans.

• Change Order No. 5 for Blake Manor Road Widening in the amount of $430,907.00
• Contract awards for Travis County Crime Victims’ Fund Services including SAFE Alliance ($47,008.16) and CASA of Travis County ($26,278.00)
• Proposed First Amendment to the Phasing Agreement for the Fossil Creek development in Precinct Two
• Revision to preliminary plan for Sweetwater Ranch Section 2 involving 1,189 total lots
• Purchase of professional services from Creative Hope Studios in the amount of $58,000.00

The Commissioners Court approved a large block of consent items, including a $430,907 change order for Blake Manor Road widening and contracts for crime victim services. The court passed the 2024 meeting calendar 3-1, with Commissioner Gómez voting against it. Several items, including groundwater issues and housing authority appointments, were discussed in executive session or required no action.

• Approved Consent Items 2-34 and 36 unanimously
• Approved $430,907 change order for Blake Manor Road Widening
• Approved 2024 Commissioners Court Calendar (3-1 vote)
• Approved proclamation honoring Lawrence Lyman's retirement
• Reappointed board members for Emergency Services Districts No. 2 and No. 13
• Appointed new board members for Emergency Services District No. 4
• Approved contracts for Travis County Crime Victims’ Fund services
• Approved psychiatric services contract with Integral Care