Travis County Commssioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
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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, September 2, 2003
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
1. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS
FOR APPRAISAL AND APPRAISAL REVIEW SERVICES:
A. CONTRACT NO. PS000345DM, NATIONAL VALUATION GROUP;
B. CONTRACT NO. PS000346DM, AUSTIN VALUATION CONSULTANTS, INC.;
C. CONTRACT NO. PS000347DM, FREDERICK AND HORNSBY, INC.;
D. CONTRACT NO. PS000348DM, KOKEL-OBERRENDER-WOOD APPRAISAL, LTD.;
E. CONTRACT NO. PS000349DM, THE AEGIS GROUP, INC.; AND
F. CONTRACT NO. PS000350DM, ATRIUM REAL ESTATE SERVICES. (TNR/FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 15 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095 FOR EXTENDED SERVICES
WITH TIBURON. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARRIER COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW COOLING TOWER AT THE GAULT BUILDING, IFB NO. B030142-MB. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO APPRISS,
INC. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
FROM PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT
TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00210JJ, SOUTHWEST CORP.,
SOUTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE III, PROJECT 2. (TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: CHAPPELL HILL
PRELIMINARY PLAN (140 LOTS - 25.38 ACRES - CHAPPELL LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 1, SECTION
3 AND ANDERSON MILL ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER
82.302(d)(11) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISION
IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR CLAYTON'S CROSSING TO ALLOW FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A SUBDIVISION
WITH A JOINT USE DRIVEWAY THAT DOES NOT HAVE ALL WEATHER ACCESS TO AND FROM
THE PROPOSED LOTS (6); AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CLAYTON'S CROSSING
(LONG FORM PLAT - 22 LOTS - 40.735 ACRES - SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD - FISCAL
POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC
(6 LOTS) AND CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TEXAS COLORADO RIVER
FLOODPLAIN COALITION MEMBERSHIP AND FEES. (GÓMEZ)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT DEDICATION OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 1 AND GREENRIDGE PHASE
2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SOUTHWEST BORDER INITIATIVE
PROGRAM WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE GRANT PROVIDES FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT
OF PROSECUTION AND DETENTION EXPENDITURES FOR FEDERALLY REFERRED CRIMINAL CASES
INCURRED FOR CASES WITH DISPOSITIONS BETWEEN OCTOBER 21, 2001 AND MARCH 31,
2003;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
D. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HHS TO CONTINUE THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
THROUGH THE END OF NOVEMBER. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL
A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED.
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $399,975.70 FOR THE PERIOD
OF AUGUST 15, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 21, 2003.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND APPROVE HOLIDAYS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER
31, 2004 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS
MANUAL, SECTIONS 10.043 AND 10.044 COVERING HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL HOLIDAYS,
RESPECTIVELY.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FUND ONE TRAVIS COUNTY
EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
16 OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
18. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTS AT LAW JAIL REDUCTION
DOCKET.
Postponed one week.
19. SET ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR FY 04.
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20. APPOINT MARY NICHOLSON TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2, 2005.
(DAUGHERTY)
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21. APPOINT ARTHUR L. MAPLE, JR. TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT BOARD #4, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2004. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE STATE REQUIREMENT FOR ACCREDITATION
OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. (RB)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES BY THE SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES IN 2004.
24. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CHEER UP PRODUCTIONS
TO PERMIT REPRODUCTION, DISPLAY AND USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SEAL, LOGO AND
BADGE FOR A FEATURE FILM.
Added to consent.
25. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING:
A. ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES;
B. THE ORDER FILLING VACANCIES FOR ELECTION PRECINCT JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES;
AND
C. OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 ELECTION.
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26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, AS
A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BARTON SPRINGS WATERSHED WATER QUALITY
STANDARDS PLANNING PROJECT, TO APPROVE WITH THE CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE PROJECT. (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
28. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO STATE OF TEXAS CONTRACT # 01-02024 WITH THE OFFICE
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STATE CASE REGISTRY
SERVICES. THIS AMENDMENT ALLOWS TRAVIS COUNTY TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR
CALLS TO THE COUNTY'S INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) PHONE SYSTEM AT DRO.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTION
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLEET BY THE FLEET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO DETERMINE LEVEL OF
FUNDING FOR CELL PHONE SERVICES IN VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEES RECOMMENDED IN THE FOLLOWING
AREAS:
A. PARKS;
B. SUBDIVISION SERVICES;
C. CONSTABLES; AND
D. FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES.
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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
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1 & 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM BY JAMES A. SMILEY FOR COMPENSATION FOR WORK PERFORMED WHILE AN EMPLOYEE OF FRANKLIN WOODBERRY DBA STERLING JANITORIAL SERVICES ON A TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD MCCAIN. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE CLAIM FOR PAYMENT FOR "ON-CALL" TIME BY CERTAIN SWAT TEAM DEPUTIES. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF AUSTIN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CAUSE NO. GN-300127, IN THE 353RD DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
37. 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
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES IN THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ADDRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY'S POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR WORKFORCE FUNDS. 1
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 AUGUST 12, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "NAVARRO CREEK PASS" WHICH IS OFF NAVARRO CREEK ROAD SOUTH OF SH 71 EAST, PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER; AND
B. APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACT FUNDS TO GARDEN TERRACE HOUSING CORPORATION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR AUGUST 19, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER; AND
B. APPROVE RELEASE OF CONTRACT FUNDS TO GARDEN TERRACE HOUSING CORPORATION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 2003.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY FY 04 BUDGET INCLUDING REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
VOTING SESSION
1:30 - 5:00 BUDGET WRAP-UP
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Wednesday, September 3, 2003 7:28 PM