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 14, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ECLETO LANE TO "WELTON CLIFF DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE NEAR CEDAR PARK, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM 6) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK F (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.637 ACRES - AZZURO WAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 7) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PINNACLE ROAD ON OCTOBER 15, 2003 BEGINNING AT 6:45 P.M. FOR THE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 8) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING HILBERT'S BURGERS FOR 30 YEARS OF BUSINESS IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. (GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 18TH AS "AUSTIN CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS' ASSOCIATION DAY." (SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ECLETO LANE TO "WELTON CLIFF DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE NEAR CEDAR PARK, TEXAS. (DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK F (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.637 ACRES - AZZURO WAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PINNACLE ROAD ON OCTOBER 15, 2003 BEGINNING AT 6:45 P.M. FOR THE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BELLA VISTA AT COTTONWOOD CREEK (LONG FORM PLAT - 34 LOTS - 71.547 ACRES - STEGER LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAVIS)
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10. APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BELLA VISTA AT COTTONWOOD CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, LCRA, CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE U.S. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS' STUDY OF ONION CREEK. (GÓMEZ)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE THE FOLLOWING:
A. AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; AND
B. A FISCAL SECURITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS PROPERTIES GROUP FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 2222 BETWEEN SH 620 AND RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD RELATED TO A NEW TARGET DEPARTMENT STORE AT FOUR POINTS CENTER. (DAUGHERTY)
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13. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR DIGITAL FLOODPLAIN MAPPING OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY PROJECT(S) FOR CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY AND ISSUES RELATED THERETO.
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15. 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 OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
* A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS FUND
FOR A FAMILY COURT INITIATIVES PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE
APPLICATION IS FOR FUNDS TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE "FAMILY
COURT" SYSTEM;
* B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS FUND
FOR THE "POT OF GOLD" PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION
IS FOR FUNDS TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY RESTITUTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUVENILES;
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+ C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE BATTERER'S INTERVENTION-PREVENTION PROGRAM IN
THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
+ D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU
OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2003 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT (SCAAP)
IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR FY 02 EXPENSES; AND
+ E. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FOR A VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
THE
GRANT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PURCHASE OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
19. 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 $476,851.94 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2003.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS - PHASE 2 AND RELEASE FOR BID.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY GRANTING A WATERLINE EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN AT GARDNER BETTS - THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE (POPS) POLICY 10.0295; AND
B. REQUEST TO APPROVE FY 04 PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE (POPS), PER BUDGET RULES APPENDICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM KNOLL, INC., FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. (COUNTY CLERK, FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
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25. APPROVE ATTACHMENT G, SCOPE OF SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. PS010063JW, CLEAN INVESTMENTS COUNSELING CENTER, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT SERVICES. (DRUG COURT) (GÓMEZ)
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26. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0026-TF, AVNET NETWORK SOLUTION DIVISION, FOR CISCO NETWORKING PRODUCTS/SERVICES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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27. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INC. FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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28. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) POLICE SEDANS AND ONE (1) PICKUP TRUCK FROM HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ILA98-858. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA ASSOCIATION FOR VARIOUS SICKLE CELL SERVICES. (HHS&VS)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE JUSTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF JUSTIFICATION FOR ADVERSE PERSONNEL DECISIONS THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY.
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31. REQUEST COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL TO PRINT 230,000 COPIES OF TAXPAYER NEWS FOR MAILING WITH THE 2003 PROPERTY TAX BILLS.
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32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN ROSEBUD-LOTT, NIXON-SMILEY AND KNIPPA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. THESE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPROVED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD.
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33. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY UTILITY DISTRICT.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN MEEKS TO SET UP A PORTABLE SHOE SHINE STAND IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER ON A PILOT BASIS. (BISCOE)
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35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE:
A. FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS) SERIES 2003 ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND
B. FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2003 ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AND THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT
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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
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT AT THE EXPO CENTER TO ADD LANGUAGE COVERING DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS. 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED TERMS OF POURING RIGHTS AGREEMENT AT THE EXPO CENTER. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS CONTRACT AT EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
40. 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
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41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1 & 2
42. 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
43. 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
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE
BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION
OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE POLICY WITH REGARD TO EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
LEAVE IN TITLE VII CASES. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 & 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2003.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT TO ANY BABY CAN OF AUSTIN, INC.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE:
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS) SERIES 2003; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO TRUST INDENTURE AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2002; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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