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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 25, 2003

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS REQUEST 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. (ACTION ITEM 18) (GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR AN FY 04 FEMA PHASE XXII EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR A SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
C. A 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.
Added to consent.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

4. 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 $292,794.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 7 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2003.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

6. 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.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM; AND
B. THE ADDITION OF TWO WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: LEE MCCORMICK, SAFETY SPECIALIST, RISK MANAGEMENT, HRMD AND CRYSTAL WILTZ, PHD, EXTENSION AGENT, TRAVIS COUNTY EXTENSION DEPT.
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8. 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; AND
B. AUTHORIZATION FOR PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN INTRA-DEPARTMENT TRANSFER OF $10,000 IN FACILITIES TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC., FOR TEXAS ONLINE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH EPAY ATTACHMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.

10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000299KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K0062-JJ, MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING, VARIOUS SIDEWALK PROJECTS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WHARTON COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FORENSIC AUTOPSY SERVICES. (MEDICAL EXAMINER) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS, IFB NO. B040013-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, CELESTIAL SERVICES, INC. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00113RG, TESSCO INCORPORATED, FOR TWO WAY SUPPLIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS. (CJP) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ABATEMENT/DEMOLITION SERVICES - TNR, IFB NO. B040004-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS9900110TS, COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, INC., FOR LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00074OJ WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS TO ADD REFUSE COLLECTION AT THREE ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST 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)
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19. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CONSULTANT AND WORK GROUP ON PHASE I LANDFILL ODOR STUDY.
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20. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 6E (LONG FORM PLAT - 69 LOTS - 72.13 ACRES - COUNTRY TRAILS LANES - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 8 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 7.04 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CYRUS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 12.655 ACRES - R.O. DRIVE - NO FISCAL POSTING REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

23. DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SONLEITNER)
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24. CONSIDER EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES TO INCLUDE IN THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT'S CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: ROSE HILL PRELIMINARY PLAN (938) LOTS - 196.236 ACRES - U.S. HWY 290 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ROSE HILL M.U.D. - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.

26. DISCUSS AND GIVE APPROPRIATE DIRECTIONS ON PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
(Taken up with Item A1.)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE:
A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO - THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 154 LOTS - 49.373 ACRES - ROWE LANE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID #2C - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE, SECTIONS 1 AND 2. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

29. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2003.
Added to consent.

30. REAPPOINT COMMISSIONER MARGARET J. GÓMEZ TO SERVE ON THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES' POLICY COMMITTEE. (GÓMEZ AND SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBMISSION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REGARDING THE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLAN ADOPTED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS.
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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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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.

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOSES H. RODRIGUEZ, JR. (RODRIGUEZ, MOSES H. JR.; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1

33. 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

34. DISCUSS RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR THE TUSCANY WAY/FERGUSON LANE ROADWAY PROJECT (CIP # 97B01-15-1CA) LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS) 1

35. RECEIVE ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING EXPECTED VACANCY OF COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW # 5. 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2003.

ADDED ITEMS

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXEMPTION ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE SINGLE OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT AND THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, PURSUANT TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC. 262.024 (A)(4). (TNR)
(Taken up with Item 26.)

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ADJOURN


NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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


Last Modified: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 10:45 AM