Travis County Commssioners Court
August 5, 2003
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, August 5, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 2A, REPLAT OF LOTS 25-27, BLOCK C (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 0.63 ACRES - TATTLER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 10) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "RIVER GARDEN TRAIL", PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 11) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. DISCUSS AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW CLOSED SESSIONS FOR BENEFITS APPEALS PANEL HEARINGS. (ACTION ITEM 32)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNUAL "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" ON AUGUST 5, 2003 SPONSORED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWN WATCH. (BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING TOM WATSON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AFTER 17 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 03K00150JJ, CHASCO CONTRACTING, NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, PROJECT 2. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01C0208-LC, CAPCO COMMUNICATIONS INC., FOR NORTEL NETWORK PRODUCTS/ EQUIPMENT. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2 AS INDICATED BELOW) FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICES AND ADD/DELETE LANGUAGE TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
A. NO. 01T0229-RV, AGUIRRIE PAINT AND BODY, INC.;
B. NO. 01T0230-RV, NETWORK AUTO BODY AND PAINT SHOP;
C. NO. 01T0231-RV, TWO-DAY AUTO PAINT AND BODY SHOP; AND
D. NO. 01T0232-RV, H & R AUTO BODY, INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM CONTRACTS:
A. THE HIGH FRONTIER, PS000181KW;
B. COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS, INC., PS000203KW;
C. DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL, PS000204KW; AND
D. FATHER FLANAGANS BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO, PS000205KW. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 2A, REPLAT OF LOTS 25-27, BLOCK C (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 0.63 ACRES - TATTLER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ. (DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "RIVER GARDEN TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. DISCUSS COMMENT LETTER FOR PROPOSED TCEQ PERMIT NO. 04484, MAGNA-FLOW SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION ON TAYLOR LANE NEAR FM 969, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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14. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR HALF OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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15. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AMENDED PLAT OF FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK PHASE 8, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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16. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 6C (LONG-FORM PLAT - 11 LOTS - 7.24 ACRES - TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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17. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: PARKSIDE AT SLAUGHTER CREEK, SECTION 3 (LONG FORM PLAT - 113 LOTS - 69.207 ACRES - BRANDT ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 6 (LONG FORM PLAT - 101 LOTS - 32.855 ACRES - SPEIDEL DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WATER DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING BLACKHAWK SUBDIVISION:
A. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT;
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B. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 4 (LONG FORM PLAT - 55 LOTS - 11.143 ACRES - FARM POND LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ);
Postponed one week.
AND
C. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 5 (LONG FORM PLAT - 81 LOTS - 16.626 ACRES - FARM POND LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 9 IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
B. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTIONS 16A, 16B, 16C, AND 16D, FOUR SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. DISCUSS PROPOSED FY 2004 ONSITE WASTEWATER PERMIT FEE INCREASES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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22. CONSIDER COUNTY POLICY ON CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARINGS OF FEE INCREASES IN THE FY 04 BUDGET.
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23. CONSIDER PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATION AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON AIR QUALITY INITIATIVES.
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TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: GARZA BRODIE SUBDIVISION (LOWE'S HOME CENTER IN SUNSET VALLEY) (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 2 LOTS - 31.40 ACRES - BRODIE LANE). (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR A ONE YEAR PROGRAM TO DEVELOP A JUVENILE RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT (JAIBG) PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO CONTINUE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR STEP #3 KENNEDY RIDGE WATER GRANT. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL CAPACITY AND FIRE FLOW PROTECTION TO THE EXISTING SYSTEM; AND
E. APPROVE A PLAN CHANGE TO AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF TITLE IV-E FUNDS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAN CHANGE IS TO INCORPORATE THE FY 04 COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND BUDGET.
Added to consent.
27. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF THE FY 04 PRELIMINARY BUDGET, DISCUSS BUDGET ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
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29. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
30. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $306,487.45 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 18, 2003 THROUGH JULY 24, 2003.
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
32. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW CLOSED SESSIONS FOR BENEFITS APPEALS PANEL HEARINGS; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO DELETE RISK MANAGER'S NAME.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES POLICY TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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35. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC. FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ON "THE DOMAIN" DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ATTORNEY FUNDING:
A. $10,000 DONATION FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE; AND
B. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT ATTORNEY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (SONLEITNER)
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37. REAPPOINT MARGARET J. GÓMEZ TO SERVE AS TRAVIS COUNTY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CAPITAL METRO BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 451.5021(b)(3) OF THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
38. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A $5 COUNTY CLERK RECORDS ARCHIVE FEE AS PROVIDED BY SB 1731.
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER OF COMMISSIONERS COURT REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT OF EXTRADITION COSTS.
Added to consent.
40. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WILBARGER CREEK MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2.
Added to consent.
41. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO JOIN THE TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED GOALS FOR THE TASK FORCE ON FINES AND FEES IN THE INTEGRATION OF THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT'S CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES SYSTEMS WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES IN THE CENTRAL COLLECTIONS PROJECT IN THE TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AND RESULTING SPACE ISSUES.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BEST OPTION FOR MANAGEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS. 1
46. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE FOR THE JONESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLEY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER EXTENDED PERIOD OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR FIVE DAYS WITH PAY FOR MARY HELEN GARCIA, EMPLOYEE OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
49. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER KUNZ D/B/A JENNY'S BAKEHOUSE AND DELI. 2 (SONLEITNER)
50. CONSIDER REQUEST TO THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT AN INTERCHANGE AT THE PROPOSED HOWARD LANE ARTERIAL DURING THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 & 2
51. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 22, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 26, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 26, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GENERAL WILLIAMSON DRIVE IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, JOHN MORROW SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 9.170 ACRES - CAMERON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAVIS)
C7. RATIFY CONTRACT AWARDS FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES, IFB # B030139-RV, TO THE RESPONSIVE LOW BIDDERS:
A. WSM ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA SQUEEKY CLEAN NORTH - GROUP B: SELF SERVICE; AND
B. RPM ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA SQUEEKY CLEAN SOUTH - GROUP B: SELF SERVICE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS IN RESPONSE
TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES ON JAIL OPERATIONS AND NEED FOR OUTSIDE CONSULTANT.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE PROPOSED TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FY 04 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER POSSIBLE EVENT OF DEFAULT ON LAKEVIEW APARTMENT BONDS AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) WILL HOLD TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS TO DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE AND/OR CHANGE MOST PARK
PERMIT FEES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY PARK SYSTEM. CHANGES ARE PROPOSED TO THE FOLLOWING PERMIT FEES: DAY USE; ANNUAL DAY USE; PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLIST; PRIMITIVE CAMPING; IMPROVED CAMPING; NIGHT DIVE; OVERNIGHT CAMPING FOR LONE STAR OR ANNUAL PERMIT HOLDERS; NEW BOAT TRAILER PARKING FEE; SPORTS/ATHLETIC FIELDS; ADDITIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ATHLETIC FACILITIES; SHELTER/PAVILION RENTALS; CONCESSION BUILDING RENTALS.
THE CURRENT PARK PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 1993. PARK FEES HELP PAY FOR OPERATING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARK FACILITIES. THESE COSTS INCLUDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, RESTROOM AND TRASH MAINTENANCE, ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE, VISITOR PROTECTION AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. TRAVIS
COUNTY RESIDENTS AND PARK USERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AT LEAST ONE OF THESE MEETINGS TO HEAR MORE DETAILS AND EXPRESS YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS PROPOSAL.
AUGUST 4, 2003
6 PM - 8 PM
TRAVIS COUNTY'S WESTSIDE SERVICE CENTER
4501 FM 620 NORTH
AUSTIN, TX 78732
AUGUST 6, 2003
6 PM - 8 PM
TRAVIS COUNTY'S SATELLITE 1 OFFICE
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS
AUSTIN, TX 78724
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL TNR'S PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION AT 854-9437.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 04 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
1:00 - 1:15 INTRODUCTION (PBO)
1:15 - 4:00 DISCUSSION OF PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DECREASED EXPENSES AND INCREASED REVENUE.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
9:00 AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULING
MONDAY, AUGUST 11
1:00 AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 - NON-VOTING WORK SESSION
1:00 - 1:30 AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULING
1:30 - 2:00 DISTRICT ATTORNEY
2:00 - 4:00 SPACE ISSUES
4:00 - 5:00 FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO OPPORTUNITIES DISCUSSED ON AUGUST 7
6:00 pm Public Hearing on the FY '04 Preliminary Budget
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
2:00 - 3:30 HHS
3:30 - 4:00 CRIMINAL COURTS
4:00 - 5:00 AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
9:00 - HOLD SCHEDULING
MONDAY, AUGUST 18
1:00 - 2:30 SHERIFF
2:30 - 3:00 ELECTIONS
3:00 - 3:45 ITS - IJS
3:45 - 5:00 AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
1:00 - 2:00 TNR
2:00 - 3:30 FACILITIES
3:30 - 4:00 EXPO CTR
4:00 - 4:15 CONSTABLE 2
4:15 - 4:45 COUNTY CLERK
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
1:00 - 1:45 ITS - SYS. ENHANCE.
2:00 - 2:15 AUDITOR
2:15 - 2:45 COMPENSATION
3:00 - 3:30 CONSTABLE 4 - SECURITY
3:30 - 4:00 EMERGENCY SERVICES
4:00 - 5:00 JUVENILE COURT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
9:00 - 9:30 PBO WRAP UP
9:30 - 12:00 HOLD FOR SCHEDULING
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 6, 2003 4:46 PM