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 28, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE,
JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
(ACTION ITEM 30)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: SOUTH
FORK ESTATES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.1 ACRES
- FM973 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF
AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 31) (GÓMEZ)
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3. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: J & S
SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, THE J. HOOVER MACKIN ADDITION
(REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.454 ACRES - MOUNT LARSON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION
ITEM 32) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING OCTOBER 30, 2003 AS WEATHERIZATION DAY IN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING THE COUNTY HOUSING AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.
(BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PURCHASE
OF SOCIAL SERVICES FROM COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
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6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AMERICORPS
PROGRAM AS PART OF THE CAPITAL 4-H PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM TEXAS COMMISSION OF VOLUNTEERISM AND COMMUNITY
SERVICE TO ESTABLISH AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. EXCEPTION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY PAYROLL POLICY TO ALLOW AMERICORPS MEMBERS
TO RECEIVE LIVING ALLOWANCE STIPEND EACH PAY PERIOD FROM GRANT FUNDS.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 04; AND
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING FOR A RETIRED SENIORS
AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. 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 $478,287.11 FOR THE PERIOD
OF OCTOBER 10, 2003 THROUGH OCTOBER 16, 2003.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF PAYROLL STUFFER FOR FLU SHOTS ON NOVEMBER 12TH
AND 18TH, 2003 FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE
LIST OF EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD
OF HEARING FOR DEAF SERVICES TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (HHS&VS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020281LB, PROFESSIONAL INMATE
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, WITH JOHN S. FORD, M.D. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD
OF HEARING FOR DEAF SERVICES TO PROVIDE INTERPRETING AND CAPTIONING SERVICES.
(HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 03K00163SI WITH C.C. CARLTON
INDUSTRIES, LTD. FOR THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS - PHASE 1 PROJECT.
(FM) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 02T00057-MP (MODIFICATION NO. 3) WITH
EXECUTIVE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. FOR NON-COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES.
(CSCD) (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO.
03T00102OJ, WALLTECH, FOR REFURBISHED MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE. (FAC. MGMT.)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH LANGUAGE LINES, INC. FOR LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
SERVICES. (HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE PURCHASE OF GRADALL EXCAVATING AND GRADING MACHINES OFF STATE
CONTRACT FROM WAUKESHA-PEARCE INDUSTRIES, INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT
NO. MA010043, CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. ("CSI"), FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE
AUTOMATED DROCES SYSTEM FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000230KW WITH PEGASUS SCHOOLS,
INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
03T00096OJ, AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION, FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL
SUPPLIES. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT,
IFB NO. B030161-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXCESS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, RFP
P030146-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS030131JW, RIO GRANDE COUNSELING
CENTER, TO ENTER INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH SCOTT HARPST, LMSW-ACP. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO.
02T00067LD, ARNOLD OIL CO., FOR AUTOMOTIVE STORAGE BATTERIES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
03T00087LD, H&H FENCE, FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO URS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN OF THE REPLACEMENT OF OR IMPROVEMENTS TO BRIDGE 112 ON OLD MANOR
ROAD, BRIDGE 168 ON DUNLAP ROAD AND BRIDGE 313 ON FITZHUGH ROAD, RFQ NO. Q030136-JJ.
(TNR)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
30. DISCUSS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS ON PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30, TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: SOUTH FORK ESTATES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 4
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.1 ACRES - FM973 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: J & S SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT 1, BLOCK B, THE J. HOOVER MACKIN ADDITION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.454
ACRES - MOUNT LARSON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD "CYPRESS CANYON" PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE DEVELOPER, STANDARD PACIFIC OF TEXAS, L.P., FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF ROADWAY LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPLEMENT EARLY
ACTION COMPACT AND ASSOCIATED CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN.
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35. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 6B,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION
6B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
37. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RODEO ARENA DEVELOPMENT
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 19.945 ACRES - US 183 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
38. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BENITEZ SUBDIVISION (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 7.610 ACRES - OLD KIMBRO ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE RIGID (CONCRETE)
PAVEMENT UNDER SECTION 82.302(d)(4) STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND
DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (DAVIS)
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR QUALITY CONTROL WORK
FOR ORTHOPHOTOGRAPHY IMAGERY.
Added to consent.
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SELL UNUSED, EXCESS
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BOB JOHNSON ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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42. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HONEYCOMB HOLLOW (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 20.0 ACRES - NAMELESS ROAD AT HONEYCOMB HOLLOW - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE
ALL ETJs). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY
FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES.
Postponed one week.
44. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY STRATEGY TO PROMOTE
HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTICES BY TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP;
B. BEST PRACTICES BY OTHER MAJOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EMPLOYERS;
C. EARLIEST POSSIBLE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE;
D. WORK PLAN;
E. APPROPRIATE MARKETING STRATEGY; AND
F. OTHER APPROPRIATE STEPS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
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46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1 & 2
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. JOSE AMOZURRUTIA GONZALEZ (DAVID THACKER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
48. 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
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 14, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 18, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 7.5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 427 AND 428, BLOCK B, IMPERIAL VALLEY SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2003
1:30 P.M., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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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 OCTOBER 14, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,000,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FIVE APARTMENT
PROPERTIES BY THEOP, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3)
NONPROFIT CORPORATION; AND
B. GIVE DIRECTIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION STAFF AND APPLICANTS
ON WHETHER TO PROCEED ON THE REQUEST.
ADJOURN
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