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, October 7, 2003
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 17TH ANNUAL HISPANIC WOMEN'S NETWORK OF
TEXAS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 10 THROUGH 12, 2003 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
(GÓMEZ)
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT "LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL!" ON
OCTOBER 9, 2003. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 15, 2003 AS "DISABILITY MENTORING
DAY". (SONLEITNER)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING OCTOBER 5 THROUGH 11, 2003 AS "4-H WEEK" IN
TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $658,585.48 FOR THE PERIOD
OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25, 2003.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF A PAYROLL FLYER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES
KICK-OFF.
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Approved under consent motion.
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, PEACE OFFICER
PAY SCALE (POPS) POLICY 10.0295.
Postponed one week.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000244KW WITH THE SETTLEMENT
CLUB DBA SETTLEMENT HOME FOR CHILDREN FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICE. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL
NO. IL030034EF, EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 4, FOR FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY SERVICES.
(HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE EXPO CENTER, IFB
NO. B030165-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BLUEBONNET CLEANING SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 01T0105-RG (MODIFICATION NO. 4) FOR
TRAFFIC PAINT FROM LAFARGE ROAD MARKING, INC. TO ENNIS PAINT INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: 6D RANCH (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 4 LOTS - 613.327 ACRES - F.M. HWY 2244 (BEE CAVE ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM (CITY OF AUSTIN JURISDICTION)
- CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ANNEXATION). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN
PRELIMINARY PLAN (REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN - 138 LOTS - 178.6 ACRES - PEARCE
LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY OAK SHORES WATER COMPANY
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE
ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE
TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN
AMENDED PLAT STONEY RIDGE PHASE A2 SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR.
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY PROJECT(S)
FOR CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. APPROVE ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND
OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR FOR A DIRECT CARE SERVICES
AGREEMENT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THIS GRANT CONTINUES FUNDING FOR
A PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION FOR FY 04;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO
PURCHASE MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR THE SHERIFF'S PATROL VEHICLES;
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A VICTIM COORDINATOR
AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 04;
D. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE OTHER VICTIM
ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE
CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
E. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TXU FOR A TXU ENERGY AID PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
F. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT CARE GRANT
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE
EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NEW WATER DELIVERY RATES:
A. AMEND CONTRACT WITH CHINATOWN WATER WORKS, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER
DELIVERY SERVICE TO REFLECT NEW WATER DELIVERY RATES; AND
B. AMEND SECTION 72.007 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICIES
MANUAL TO REFLECT NEW WATER DELIVERY RATES.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE THE
LIFT-OFF FEE CHARGED TO PATIENTS FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES.
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24. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY
OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE, SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT ROSIE MENDOZA
TO THE MHMR BOARD, TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 2005. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
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
27. CONSIDER CLAIM OF BILL LUDWIG, LEN LAYNE AND WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS REGARDING DRAINAGE EASEMENT IN LUDWIG 2 SUBDIVISION FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 2
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE PAY DETERMINATION POLICY, §10.03001 THROUGH §10.03013, TO DEFINE CRITERIA AND CONTRACT FOR PAY ADJUSTMENTS IN A SINGLE PAYMENT. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLEY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL. 1
30. 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 DAVID M. GRASSBAUGH V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DINAH DINWIDDIE, ELAINE CARPENTER AND TERRY ESQUIVEL, CAUSE NO. 99-06730, IN THE 98TH DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE FOR THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1 & 2
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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2003.
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LIABILITY CLAIM FOR ARLICIA NORWOOD
- COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
Postponed two weeks.
A2. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF LT. ART CARDENAS TO CAPCO LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION
COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE INDUCEMENT RESOLUTIONS AND FILING OF APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS
BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. CHERRY MOUNTAIN VILLAS LOCATED ON WILD CHERRY DRIVE, LAKEWAY, TEXAS; AND
B. ROSEMONT AT OLD MANOR LOCATED AT 9371 U.S. HIGHWAY 290 EAST.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND ADVICE FROM COUNSEL RELATED TO VISION VILLAGE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE RESTITUTION AGREEMENT WITH A&R VISION, INC. RELATED TO VISION VILLAGE.
ADJOURN
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Tuesday, October 7, 2003 6:24 PM