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 18, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE TESTIMONY REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. IMPACT OF PROPOSED REDISTRICTING ON THE FRAGMENTATION AND ISOLATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOTERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND REGARDING ITS IMPACT UPON THE HISPANIC VOTERS' COMMUNITY OF INTEREST IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. IMPACT OF CHANGES TO PRECINCT POLLING LINES AND PRECINCT POLLING LOCATIONS ON COUNTY VOTERS, ESPECIALLY AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC VOTERS.
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST 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. (ACTION ITEM 3) (DAVIS)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST 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)
Approved without discussion.
4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10B (LONG FORM PLAT - 119 LOTS - 85.39 ACRES - UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
5. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: THE VILLAGES OF ELM CREEK, REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (696 LOTS - 235.529 ACRES - U.S. HWY 290 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY M.U.D. NO. 14 - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
6. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR 11505 TX. 71 W. (SPANISH OAKS, SECTION 2 - PRIVATE), PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BERDOLL FARMS, PHASE ONE, SECTIONS 1, 2 AND 3, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A VICTIM'S OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
10. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 2002 INDIRECT COST RATE STUDY RESULTS FROM MAXIMUS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $643,890.71 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 31 THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2003.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
13. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING THE 2201 POST ROAD BUILDING:
A. REQUESTS FROM VARIOUS ENTITIES AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO UTILIZE SPACE;
B. PROCUREMENT OF A REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL; AND
C. AUTHORIZATION FOR PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN INTRA-DEPARTMENT TRANSFER OF $15,5000 IN FACILITIES TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND SECURE APPRAISAL.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00093EH, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, FOR TRAP ROCK, GRADE 5T. (COUTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE EIGHT (8) MONTH EXTENSION, WITH OPTION TO CONTINUE ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS, TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH UNISYS CORPORATION:
A. NO. MA000042, FOR SYSTEM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES; AND
B. NO. 95C0150-CG, FOR UNISYS SYSTEM LICENSES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00106RV, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING, FOR NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING AND PLANTING SERVICES. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS:
A. NO. 03T00097EH, CAPITOL AGGREGATES; AND
B. NO. 03T00098EH, CENTEX MATERIALS, LP. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT 03T00111EH FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS TO LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO # O040003-LC, FOR DELL COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FROM VINTAGE IT SERVICES. (COUNTY CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,053.00. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.
OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
22. REAPPOINT REGGIE WILLIAMS AND FLO SOLIZ AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE BOARD OF ESD #4 FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2005. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. REQUEST COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL FOR A POOL VEHICLE TO BE PERMANENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD LOCATION.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGY TO IMPROVE THE FOLLOWING MAJOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH CITY OF AUSTIN:
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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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBMISSION TO U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING COMMENTS GIVEN DURING NOVEMBER 18 PUBLIC HEARING (ITEM #1 A AND B)
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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.
26. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT(S) WITH TOMEN-PARKE ASSOCIATED,LTD. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 96.2133 ACRES AND 43.843 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. 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
28. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 28, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003.
ADDED ITEMS:
A1. 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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A2. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR CHAPPELL HILL SUBDIVISION, A
SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
A3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2003, TO APPROVE
A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY IN PRECINCT 4, BETWEEN THE
ENTRANCE STATION TO MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK AND PARKS AND WILDLIFE ROAD,
FROM DECEMBER 3, 2003 THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2003 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILM PRODUCTION.
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
A4. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH
PAY FOR EMPLOYEE THOMAS WASHINGTON FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1 & 3)
Taken up in Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO TRUST INDENTURE AND LOAN AGREEMENT RELATED TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2002; AND
B. PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO TRUST INDENTURE AND LOAN AGREEMENT RELATED TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2003.
2. 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.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. REQUEST FOR $270.66 OUT OF TOWN TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT.
ADJOURN
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Friday, November 21, 2003 11:08 AM