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 16, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO 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). (ACTION ITEM 12) (DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE LATE GERRELL BERNELL JONES FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE AND DAVIS)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03C00078-SP, MARK III SYSTEMS, FOR IBM COMPUTER PRODUCTS/SERVICES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, F.O.B. PLANT, IFB NO. B040015-LD, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDERS, RTI HOT MIX, CAPITOL AGGREGATES AND INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOME REFRIGERATORS, IFB NO. B040009-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, LOWES HOME CENTER. (HOUSING SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00273LD, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, K B CONTRACT CLEANING. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATIONS NO.1) TO CONTRACTS NOS. PS010070DM, SITE SPECIFICS, AND PS010071DM, HOLFORD GROUP, FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS (TCCC BLDG. 140), IFB NO. B040006-MB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, WATTINGER COMPANY. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES:
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00120LD, AAMCO SOUTH;
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00121LD, EAGLE TRANSMISSIONS;
C. CONTRACT NO. 02T00122LD, AAMCO NORTH; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 02T00123LD, IKE'S TRANSMISSIONS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR UNLEADED AND DIESEL FUEL:
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0205LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0206LD, TRIPLE S PETROLEUM. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. A. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B040011DR, FIRE ALARM SERVICES; AND
B. APPROVE NINETY (90) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0048EH FOR FIRE ALARM SERVICES TO SIMPLEXGRINNELL. (FAC MGMT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO 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)
Added to consent.
13. DISCUSS STATUS OF PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GARZA BRODIE SUBDIVISION (LOWE'S HOME CENTER IN SUNSET VALLEY) (LONG FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 31.40 ACRES - BRODIE LANE), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE THREE SECTION THREE (LONG-FORM PLAT - 81 LOT - 28.792 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD AT ZEPPELIN DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 10 - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TWIN CREEK HOLDINGS LTD. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZE A FINAL REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT OF $1,162,832.28 TO TWIN CREEKS HOLDINGS LTD. FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION COSTS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT FEES, ENGINEERING SERVICES (INCLUDING REIMBURSABLE COSTS), UTILITY RELOCATION COSTS AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY SERVICES. (DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AMENDMENT #2 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING SUBDIVISION PLATTING IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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17. APPROVE THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF A PLAT RECORDED IN PRECINCT THREE: WOODED OAKS - (CANCELLATION OF LOTS 1- 13, INCLUSIVE, ALL OF DEVER COVE, AND PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
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18. CONSIDER COMMENTS ON TXDOT'S PROPOSED RMA RULES, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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19. 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
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHWEST BORDER PROSECUTION INITIATIVE FOR THE SUPPORT OF PROSECUTION AND DETENTION OF FEDERALLY REFERRED CRIMINAL CASES. THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER TEMPORARY PAY INCREASES ARE ROUTINE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
23. 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 $609,577.05 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 28 THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2003.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON HOW TO PROCEED TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH ELEVATORS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
26. DIRECT COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE OPERATING BOARD OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC) TO AMEND EXHIBIT E IN THE CTECC OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:
A. GOVERNING BOARD - EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
B. OPERATING BOARD - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR; AND
C. OPERATING BOARD - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF.
Added to consent.
27. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH JAIL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING SECTION 147 (f) APPROVAL FOR DELIVERY OF LOANS FOR THE FINANCING OF CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL TEXAS AND GOODWILL TEMPORARY SERVICES.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE FOR 2004 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
(The prohibition remains in place and the item has been reposted for next
week.)
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
(The burn ban remains in place and the item has been reposted for next
week.)
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.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-09-2CA, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY; PARCEL NO. 17; ELENA PERALES (CONDEMNATION). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-09-2CA, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY; PARCEL NO. 3; THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER (CONDEMNATION). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING, CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM RE: IAN TAYLOR V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL., (TAYLOR; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
Postponed one week.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT POSITION. 3
38. 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
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. REAPPOINT CAROL OLEWIN AND TIM JACKSON AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE BOARD OF ESD #12 FOR THE TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2004 TO DECEMBER 31, 2005. (DAVIS)
(Pulled from Consent.)
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C4. APPROVE SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JANUARY 13, 2004, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PUBLISH REQUIRED NOTICES, REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S PROPOSED TAKING OF 2.34 ACRES OF EAST METROPOLITAN PARK LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BLAKE MANOR ROAD. (DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 13, 2004, AND DIRECT STAFF TO PUBLISH REQUIRED NOTICES, REGARDING A PROPOSED WASTEWATER LINE EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT THROUGH BEN FISHER PARK IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE CITY OF MANOR.
C6. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 25, 2003 AND DECEMBER 2, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 25, 2003 AND DECEMBER 2, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF PRIME CREST AND ROYAL CREST APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2003.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2003; AND
B. AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICES TO THREE APARTMENT OWNERS FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SH 130 PROJECT UPDATE
DEL VALLE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA
5201 ROSS ROAD
DEL VALLE, TEXAS 78617
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2003
6:00 P.M. - OPEN HOUSE
6:30 P.M. - PRESENTATION
7:00 P.M. - OPEN FORUM
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:50 AM