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Travis County Commssioners Court
August 12, 2003

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Tuesday, August 12, 2003

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1, LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK H (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - .546 ACRES - PANORAMIC DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 3) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ACTION

2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed one week.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1, LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK H (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - .546 ACRES - PANORAMIC DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING BLACKHAWK SUBDIVISION:
A. 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). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

5. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM TEXAS CLEAN AIR WORKING GROUP MEMBERS TO PROVIDE INPUT ON FEDERAL HOUSE RESOLUTION 1891, AUTHORED BY REPRESENTATIVE RON PAUL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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6. 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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7. 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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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON AIR QUALITY INITIATIVES.
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9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING STEINER RANCH:
A. THE TOTAL VACATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 6A (LOT 255, 30.95 ACRES);
B. A REPLAT OF THE STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 6A (2 LOTS – A 14.79 ACRE LEANDER SCHOOL SITE AND A 13.40 ACRE COMMUNITY CENTER);
C. A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE – STEINER RANCH PARKSIDE (PRELIMINARY PLAN – 168 LOTS – 75.90 ACRES – QUINLAN PARK ROAD – TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ);
D. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STEINER RANCH PARKSIDE; AND
E. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE – STEINER RANCH PARKSIDE (LONG PLAT – 75.90 ACRES – 168 LOTS – QUINLAN PARK ROAD – TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADVERTISEMENT FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
Postponed one week.

11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FOR THE FY03 PHASE XXI EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT. AWARD OF AN ADDITIONAL $11,486 IN FUNDING; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM-METROPOLITAN MOBILITY. NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF $8,589,000 IN FUNDING INCLUDING A $1,717,800 COUNTY MATCH.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

13. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY § 10.021; AND
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE SUCH EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.

14. 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 $540,528.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 25, 2003 THROUGH JULY 31, 2003.
Added to consent.

15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROVIDING OFFICE SPACE FOR THE TAX OFFICE COLLECTIONS DIVISION, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF THE 1ST FLOOR LOBBY VENDING AREA IN THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
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16. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXPOSITION CENTER FEE INCREASES. (DAVIS)
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17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

18. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020186JJ, GRANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, KENNEDY RIDGE WATER LINE PROJECT GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ABATEMENT PROJECTS - TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #B030112-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MARCOR REMEDIATION. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT 02T0027RG, TEXAS MARKING PRODUCTS, INC., FOR RUBBER STAMPS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

21. DECLARE ATTACHED LISTING OF EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

22. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B030116-DR, HOME REPAIR MATERIALS. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WATERPROOFING PROJECT, RFP P030124-DM, TO ABATEMENT REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO CONTRACT 03K00035DM WITH WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2003 TYPE C HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. MA950074, BLOOMBERG L.P., FOR BLOOMBERG FINANCIAL MARKETS AND COMMODITIES NEWS SERVICE. (PBO) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - TNR SATELLITES, IFB #B030145-LD, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, PRECISION BUILDING MAINTENANCE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02AE0241JJ, LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC. KENNEDY RIDGE WATER LINE DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF CENTRAL COUNTING STATION MANAGERS, RECEIVING SUBSTATION MANAGERS AND PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE JUDGE FOR EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION.
Postponed one week.

29. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REORGANIZATION OF ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICES OF THE JP's AND CONSTABLES TO CREATE A CENTRAL ACCOUNTING UNIT, INCLUDING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TWO POSITIONS.
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30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES POLICY TO STIMULATE JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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32. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC., FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES ON "THE DOMAIN" DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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33. CONSIDER LICENSE AGREEMENT TO HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO ALLOW ENTRY ONTO LAND OFF OF HIGHWAY 71 WEST THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM PREVIOUS TAX SALE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.

34. APPOINT ROBERTO CABRERA TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE.
Added to consent.

35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AGREED ORDER FROM TCEQ REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED'S ALLEGED VIOLATIONS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS TO ADDRESS ILLEGAL DUMPING;
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM NEIGHBORS ON THE BEST WAY TO USE REMAINING FUNDS;
C. RECOMMENDATION THAT TRAVIS COUNTY USE REMAINING FUNDS TO ADDRESS WASTE WATER ISSUES AT NORTHRIDGE ACRES; AND
D. RESTRICTIONS ON HOW SUCH FUNDS MAY BE USED.
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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

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER EXTENDED PERIOD OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR BARBARA MITCHELL, EMPLOYEE OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

37. DISCUSS LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 2
(Action taken during Executive Session motion).
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38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS. 1

39. 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

40. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER KUNZ D/B/A JENNY'S BAKEHOUSE AND DELI. 2 (SONLEITNER)

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR. 3

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR SERVICES ON JAIL OPERATIONS AND NEED FOR OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. 1
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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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAGUNA VISTA SUBDIVISION NO. 2, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-33 AND A PORTION OF LOT 94 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.78 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO. 2, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 13 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 4.901 ACRES - LIME CREEK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT COUNTY COORDINATOR FOR ANNUAL UNITED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JUNE 10 AND JULY 22, 2003.

ADJOURN

GREATER AUSTIN @ WORK EMPLOYER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
208 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003, 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

PUBLIC HEARINGS

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING COUNTY SERVICES AND THE FY 04 PRELIMINARY COUNTY BUDGET.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADDRESS PROPOSED FEE INCREASES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY SERVICES.

ADJOURN

BUDGET VOTING SESSIONS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
VOTING SESSION
2:00 - 3:30 FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO DECREASE EXPENSES AND INCREASE REVENUE IN THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET
3:30 - 4:00 HHS
4:00 - 5:00 CRIMINAL COURTS

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15
VOTING SESSION
9:00 - 12:00 FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO DECREASE EXPENSES AND INCREASE REVENUE IN THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET

BUDGET SESSIONS:

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

Last Modified: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 10:20 AM