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.
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY NOT TO TAKE
ACTION THAT WILL RESULT IN A REDUCTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, REDUCED REVENUE,
CLOSURE OF OFFICES AND LOSS OF JOBS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS. (BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020103JW, GASB-34 COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING, WITH RUTH A. DAVIS. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS:
A. NO. 03T00091RV, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; AND
B. NO. 03T00092RV, FUQUAY, INC. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030293JW WITH MARY LEVY FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE
EXAMINER (SANE) SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
03T00052LD, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, FOR SHERIFF'S UNIFORMS. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COPIER PAPER OFF STATE CONTRACT. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 03AE0136JJ, LAND DESIGN STUDIO,
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST METRO DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR)
(DAVIS)
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8. A. APPROVE TERMINATION OF ONE ITEM ON CONTRACT NO. 03T00236LC, EVIDENCE
PRESENTATION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT, GROUP 1; AND
B. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEM VENDOR (CISV) STATE CATALOG
PURCHASE, RFO NO. 0040023-LC, TO DIGITAL SOUTHWEST, FOR PURCHASE OF SAMSUNG
DOCUMENT CAMERAS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SPEEDY STOP 216 (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.92 ACRES - US 290 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED
BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. 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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11. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PHASE I LANDFILL ODOR
STUDY, AND WORK GROUP COMMENTS.
Postponed two weeks.
12. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON USE OF
SATELLITE 3 LOCATED AT 14624 HAMILTON POOL ROAD BY PUBLIC, SEMI-PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
VENDOR.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNSEL FOR A FY 04 RECYCLING
EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. A NEW GRANT
PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EDUCATION ABOUT RECYCLING PROGRAMS;
B. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNSEL
FOR A FY 04 SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL
RESOURCES. A
NEW, ONE-YEAR, GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A NEW FTE AND FUNDS TO INVESTIGATE
ILLEGAL DUMPING, AND MAY REQUIRE FY 05 GENERAL FUNDS IF CONTINUED;
C. APPROVE
A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A HAZARD
MITIGATION BUYOUT (GRAVEYARD POINT) GRANT PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS TO PURCHASE 8 PROPERTIES IN GRAVEYARD
POINT;
D. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR A
HAZARD MITIGATION BUYOUT (TIMBER CREEK) GRANT PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION AND
NATURAL
RESOURCES. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS TO PURCHASE 42 PROPERTIES IN TIMBER CREEK;
E. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT MAKES A MINOR
WORDING CHANGE TO THE CONTRACT LANGUAGE; AND
F. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/OIL OVERCHARGE
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT MAKES A MINOR
WORDING CHANGE TO THE CONTRACT LANGUAGE.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $348,389.03 FOR THE PERIOD
OF OCTOBER 24 THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2003.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
17. STATUS UPDATE FOR FACTS IMPLEMENTATION FOR DISTRICT CLERK, DISTRICT JUDGES,
COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY JUDGES, PROBATE COURT AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TO PROVIDE
CURRENT PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ISSUES AND TIMELINE CONSIDERATIONS.
Postponed two weeks.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR 2004 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FROM
CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE RENEWAL OF STATE OF TEXAS CONTRACT NO. 04-C0165 WITH THE OFFICE
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR FEDERALLY REQUIRED COUNTY DUTIES WITH THE TEXAS
CHILD SUPPORT DISBURSEMENT UNIT (TXCSDU). THIS CONTRACT SPECIFIES THE AMOUNT
OF REIMBURSEMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INQUIRIES HANDLED BY COUNTY PERSONNEL
AND FOR PROVIDING FEDERALLY MANDATED INFORMATION FOR NEW CASE FILES.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
IMPACT OF STATE REDISTRICTING ON TRAVIS COUNTY IN PREPARATION FOR SUBMISSION
TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE VOTING RIGHTS DIVISION.
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22. 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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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
The Commissioners Court will consider the following items in Executive Session.
The Commissioners Court may also consider any other matter posted on the agenda
if there are issues that require consideration in Executive Session and the
Commissioners Court announces that the item will be considered during Executive
Session.
23. DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF 319.709 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY CHARLES RIBELIN, MARTHA RIBELIN, THOMAS FRANCIS, LUCIA FRANCIS AND RIBELIN RANCH PARTNERSHIP, LTD. IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
24. 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
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 16, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GASTON SHELDON, SECT. 4, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 19 THROUGH 25, BLOCK L (SHORT FORM PLAT - 7 LOTS - 1.928 ACRES - DARJEELING DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN M.U.D. - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
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VETERANS DAY PARADE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2003, 11:00 A.M.
SOUTH STEPS OF THE STATE CAPITOL
AUSTIN, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION APPROVING 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.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEED OF TRUST, SECURITY AGREEMENT, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES AND FINANCING STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FORT BRANCH LANDING APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2000; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM GREATER AUSTIN FIRST TEE TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL REVIEW INSTEAD OF AN AUDIT TO SAVE MONEY BUT STILL MEET ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARD.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
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1. 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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