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, November 4, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALEFACE
LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 2 LOTS - 0.733 ACRES - NOMAD DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 21)
(DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGEL
BAY, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.315 ACRES
- ANGEL LIGHT DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 22) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED
PLAT OF LOTS 7 AND 8, PALEFACE PARK, PHASE 1, SECTION B (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS
- 13.98 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND PACE BEND ROAD (RM 2322) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY (LCRA JURISDICTION)
- OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (ACTION ITEM 23) (DAUGHERTY)
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4. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS TO "CRAWFISH
LANE" AND "THURMAN BEND ROAD" IN EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION TWO, NEAR LAKE TRAVIS
IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 24) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2003 AS "VETERANS DAY" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY.
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6. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING VIRGIL LIMON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE DISTRICT
CLERK'S OFFICE AFTER 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION
TO ACTIONS BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY
THAT WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF SERVICES, CLOSURE OF OFFICES, REDUCED REVENUE
AND LOSS OF JOBS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS. (BISCOE)
Postponed one week.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No citizens spoke.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $632,673.29 FOR THE PERIOD
OF OCTOBER 17, 2003 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2003.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR
PHASES TWO, THREE AND FOUR AT THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING THAT INCLUDES
INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PRINT SHOP, IMAGING, COUNSELING
AND EDUCATION SERVICES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. REQUEST FOR TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY §10.021; AND
B. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES
AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC.,
FOR TEXAS ONLINE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH EPAY ATTACHMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
(ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030292JW WITH ROCKDALE REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE
CENTER TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE
OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000251LB, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER, WITH SAFEPLACE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, IFB NO.
B030160-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ECOLAB, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GARNER BETTS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 02T00063RG (MODIFICATION NO. 2) FOR
TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS FROM PERCHES-FALCON GROUP, INC. TO TEXAS FOREVER, INC.
(MEDICAL EXAMINER) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR IFB NO. B030159-SI, REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEM AT
GARDNER-BETTS (SHETLER) BUILDING, AND REBID. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES (HUB) INITIATIVES
AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE COUNTY'S HUB PROGRAM. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
(GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 01AE601-JJ, CARTER & BURGESS,
INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD DESIGN PROJECT.
(TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00145JJ, RGM CONSTRUCTORS,
FOR THE LITTIG ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, REVISED PLAT
OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.733 ACRES - NOMAD DRIVE
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA)
- NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGEL BAY, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.315 ACRES - ANGEL LIGHT DRIVE (PRIVATE ROAD)
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO
MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 7 AND 8, PALEFACE PARK,
PHASE 1, SECTION B (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 13.98 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71
AND PACE BEND ROAD (RM 2322) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY (LCRA JURISDICTION) - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS TO "CRAWFISH LANE" AND "THURMAN BEND ROAD" IN
EDGEWATER BEACH, SECTION TWO, NEAR LAKE TRAVIS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB,
SECTION 9 (LONG FORM PLAT - 74 LOTS - 22.315 ACRES - FARLEIGH LANE - FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS
COUNTY WCID 1G - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ.) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. EXTEND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MATT AND JAKE LUCAS TO ASSIST TRAVIS COUNTY
STAFF WITH TRAPPING AND CONTROLLING THE FERAL HOG POPULATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S
BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE 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)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
FOUR: LOS CIELOS, SECTION 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 138 LOTS - 55.682 ACRES - PEARCE
LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
29. A. DISCUSS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS ON PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30,
TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; AND
B. CONSIDER STRATEGIC PLAN TO RETAIN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF CITY AND COUNTY INSPECTION
AND SUBDIVISION RELATED SERVICES TO AVOID DUPLICATION.
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30. 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)
Postponed one week.
31. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REGIONAL SOLID WASTE SUMMIT.
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32. AMEND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METRO FOR REGIONAL MOBILITY AND
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
33. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE
COURTS. THE GRANT PROVIDES RESOURCES TO PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE THE
INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR
THE KENNEDY RIDGE STEP #2 WATER GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERMINATION DATE OF THE GRANT;
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
FOR A RETIRED SENIORS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
D. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR THE FY 03 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT AMENDMENT REDUCES THE FUNDS FOR THE GRANT
BY $100,000.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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OTHER ITEMS
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
36. DISCUSS THE REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ALLOW JUDGE
BISCOE, ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, TO SIGN A TEXAS COMMISSION ON
JAIL STANDARDS VARIANCE REQUEST TO MIX CUSTODY CLASSIFICATION LEVELS IN THE
HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING AT TRAVIS COUNTY DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND GIVE DIRECTION TO AFFECTED PARTIES, ESPECIALLY SAWYER VENDING
SERVICES, ON SCHEDULE FOR RENOVATION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE HISTORIC COUNTY
COURTHOUSE.
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38. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2003.
Added to consent.
39. APPROVE THE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF A FLYER FOR THE 2003 BROWN SANTA
PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECKS ON NOVEMBER 14, 2003
Added to consent.
40. 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.
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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
41. DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 254.53 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY R-BAR-B PROPERTIES, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLAND CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. GN-300127; AUSTIN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE 353RD DISTRICT COUNTY OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
43. 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 OCTOBER 21, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 2, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 1, AMENDED PLAT, LOTS 32-35 AND 42, BLOCK B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 3.113 ACRES - KELLY LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ.) (SONLEITNER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. JC020107DM - JOB ORDER NO. 23,
ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC., RENOVATION OF THE BUILDING AT 5501
AIRPORT BLVD. (FM) (SONLEITNER)
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A2. 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. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
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A3. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY
INTEREST OR NO INTEREST IN THE EXTENSION OF BRENHAM/BLAKE MANOR FROM WILD HORSE
CREEK SECTION 3 SUBDIVISION TO AND/OR INTO TRAVIS COUNTY, MANOR COMMUNITY CENTER
AND CLINIC.
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A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INVOLVEMENT
IN LEGAL ACTION OBJECTING TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING EFFORT BY THE TEXAS
LEGISLATURE. (DAVIS)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 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, NOVEMBER 4, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
AT THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST THIS ITEM HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL
NOVEMBER 12, 2003
AT 1:30 P.M.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (AHF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PORTFOLIO) SERIES 2003 IN THE AMOUNT OF NO MORE THAN $96,000,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF FIVE APARTMENT PROPERTIES IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS BY THEOP, LLC, AN AFFILIATE OF AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
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