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, December 9, 2003
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
1. APPROVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN AGENCIES FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR 2004.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA020208LC, BINDVIEW CORPORATION, FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 7 FOR HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT THE GARDNER BETTS SHELTER BUILDING, CONTRACT NO. JC020108DM, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 6F (LONG FORM PLAT - 90 LOTS - 77.44 ACRES - COUNTRY TRAILS LANE - 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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROPOSAL FOR CHAPTER 30, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, JOINT TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION CODE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; AND
B. CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A MANAGEMENT AUDIT OF THE SINGLE OFFICE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY/AUSTIN SUBDIVISION REVIEW WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY 04 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH WORKSOURCE-GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE BOARD FOR THE CHILD CARE LOCAL MATCH AGREEMENT. CONTINUATION OF AN EXISTING AGREEMENT FOR FY 04 THAT ALLOWS THE COUNTY TO BE REIMBURSED FOR CHILD CARE COSTS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES (HHS):
A. AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CASEWORKERS WORKING WITH ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. GRANT HHS AUTHORITY TO FUND TRAINING FOR NON-COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO PROVIDE CRITICAL SERVICES TO TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN WRAPAROUND INITIATIVES AND COUNTY CHILD WELFARE AND SYSTEM OF CARE PROGRAMS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT RENEWALS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES THAT NOW MEET AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $448,271.03 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 21 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2003.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INTERNET CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION INQUIRY TO ENFORCE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKING POLICY.
Pulled from the agenda.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM; AND
B. LETTER TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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14. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS COVERING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM CAPITAL HOCKEY VENTURES, LTD.
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OTHER ITEMS
16. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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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.
17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE BETWEEN TEXAS RURAL LEGAL AID, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 2201 POST ROAD. 2
18. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE ON THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY (PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING). 1
19. 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
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SARAH A. MCELHENNEY (BARRY SKILES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. VIDA HACKER (RICK [RICARDO] ORDONEZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. ROLAND AND GRACE GUSHMAN (JENNIFER PARKER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. DAVID AND LISA ANN TAYLOR (JIMMY JOSEPH RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. THOMAS G. WASHINGTON (BRENDA SMITH RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 23, 2003 TO DISCUSS ORDER PROHIBITING TRUCKS FROM BRODIE LANE ON SEGMENTS BETWEEN SLAUGHTER LANE AND FM 1626 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPOINT ED KING, ROBIN USHER, CAROLYN HASS, CRISTI OLIVER AND VIVANA ROLLACK AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SPRINGFIELD SUBDIVISION TO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE FOR ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (GÓMEZ)
ADDED ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 9:30 A.M. (BOTH
A1 AND A2)
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS
IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (Taken up with Item
A2.)
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS
OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (Taken up with Item A1.)
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A3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERCOM MODIFICATION FOR BUILDINGS 140 AND
160-160A, AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COUNTY FACILITY, IFB B040019-SI,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, DSSI CORPORATION. (TCSO)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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
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Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:52 AM