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 21, 2003
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. 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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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISCUSS REPROGRAMMING
OF A PORTION OF THE SURPLUS 1984 BOND FUNDS AND AN AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ADVANCED
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BRIDGE AND APPROACH ROADS ON CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT
ONE.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
FOR A GUARDIAN AD LITEM GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
4.A. was added to consent.
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS AND
VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
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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 $571,295.53 FOR THE PERIOD
OF OCTOBER 3, 2003 THROUGH OCTOBER 9, 2003.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B030157-SI, CONSTRUCTION OF 5501 AIRPORT
BUILDING (EXTERIOR ADDITIONS PROJECT), AND REBID. (FM) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
8. PURSUANT TO SECTION 264.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE
CERTAIN VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
(FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MAIL SERVICES OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS
FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT. (RCMR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICES, IFB NO.
B030150-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 03K00201MB, ROOF REPLACEMENT,
TO IMPLEMENT VALUE ENGINEERING PROPOSAL. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES - PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING,
IFB NO. B040001-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BLUEBONNET CLEANING SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL010138EF, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, HOUSTON,
FOR YOUTH VIOLENCE STUDIES. (HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
14. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
15. APPOINT PAUL DOUGLAS SMITH TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT BOARD #1 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005.
Added to consent.
16. APPOINT LINDA BOTTOMS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT BOARD #1 AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2005. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT
IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING EFFORT BY THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE. (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGIC STRATEGY TO IMPROVE
THE FOLLOWING MAJOR INTERLOCALS:
A. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL BOOKING;
B. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS);
C. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS; AND
D. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HEATH CARE SERVICES CONTRACTS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR DIRECTIONS TO FLEET
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE CHARGE OR SCOPE OF WORK;
B. PROPOSED SCHEDULE;
C. STANDARDS FOR TAKE HOME VEHICLES; AND
D. NUMBER OF VEHICLES TARGETED FOR REDUCTION.
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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
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION JOHN WISNANT ET AL., VS. ROBERT JONES ET AL.; (WISNANT; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT). 1
21. 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
Postponed one week.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LIABILITY CLAIM FOR ARLICIA NORWOOD - COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT. 1
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. BARNES, LANDES, GOODMAN AND YOUNGBLOOD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS CONTRACT AT EXPOSITION CENTER. 1
25. 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
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 OCTOBER 7, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS TO "CRAWFISH LANE" AND "THURMAN BEND ROAD" NEAR LAKE TRAVIS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 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, OCTOBER 21, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INITIAL RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENT, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $96,000,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FIVE APARTMENT PROPERTIES BY THEOP, LLC, AND AFFILIATE OF AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS ALSO A 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
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