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 23, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING TRUCKS FROM BRODIE LANE ON SEGMENT BETWEEN SLAUGHTER LANE AND FM 1626 IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 2) (DAUGHERTY)
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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
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING TRUCKS FROM BRODIE LANE ON SEGMENT BETWEEN SLAUGHTER LANE AND FM 1626 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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3. CONSIDER AMENDMENT (#1) TO THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE RELATING TO THE COST OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AN ADDENDUM TO THE HOWARD LANE AT SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RINGGOLD PARTNERS I, L.P., AND CATOOSA SPRINGS PARTNERS, L.P., FOR CIP # 01B01-11-1CA LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROB ROY PHASE TWO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR LANDSCAPING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BEECHER LANE IN ROB ROY PHASE TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
6. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 6G (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 78.14 ACRES - FLAT TOP RANCH 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.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A 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
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT CHANGES THE GRANTING AGENCY FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEERISM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION; AND
B. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS AS AN ADVANCE TO ALLOW THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF FEBRUARY 2004. THIS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE IS REQUESTED DUE TO THE TIMING OF THE RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. AMOUNT OF SHORT-TERM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND LONG-TERM ROAD AND PARK BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN FY04; AND
B. ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT NO. 6 OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE ("TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION"), A COMPONENT OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY.
Postponed one week.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRAZING LEASE, HUNTING, FISHING AND CAMPING LEASE AND INDEPENDENT MONITOR AGREEMENT COVERING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $416,477.14 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 5 THROUGH DECEMBER 11, 2003.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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16. ACCEPT DONATION OF USED PRINTING PRESSES FROM GT GRAPHICS TO TRAVIS COUNTY PRINT SHOP.
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE DEDICATION PLAQUE FOR THE PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH JAIL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS030313LB, DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES, WITH PRORESULTS. (COUNTYWIDE) (G?MEZ)
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20. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00136OJ, D & L MEDICAL PRODUCTS, FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. (TCHHS) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES, IFB NO. B040008RV, TO LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS. (COUNTYWIDE) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF BELL SPRINGS ANTENNA LEASE AGREEMENT (LA030103JW) TO THE REGIONAL PARTNERS IN THE VOICE RADIO COMMUNICATION PROJECT. (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 02AE0241JJ, LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC., KENNEDY RIDGE WATER LINE DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (HHS&VS) (G?MEZ)
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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL010211EF WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING SERVICES. (HHSD). (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 03AE0136JJ, LAND DESIGN STUDIO, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST METRO PARK DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE:
A. APPROVE OR DECLINE PURCHASE OF COVERAGE FOR ACTS OF TERRORISM; AND
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00072OJ, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE, TO EXTEND THE PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE. (HRMD) (G?MEZ)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B040026SP, MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT; AND
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. MA010050, MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, WITH LASON SYSTEMS, INC. (RCMR) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE FOLLOWING CRIME VICTIM FUND CONTRACTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES:
A. NO. PS030039JW - AUSTIN ACADEMY;
B. NO. PS030040JW - AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR;
C. NO. PS030041JW - CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC.;
D. NO. PS030042JW - FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI;
E. NO. PS030043JW - TEXAS RURAL LEGAL AID;
F. NO. PS030044JW - LIFEWORKS;
G. NO. PS030045JW - COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS, INC.;
H. NO. PS030046JW - SAFEPLACE;
I. NO. PS030047JW - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER;
J. NO. PS030048JW - VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL TEXAS;
K. NO. PS030049JW - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - CRIME VICTIM'S DIVISION;
L. - Not added to consent. NO.
PS030050JW - TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT - DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE
- FAMILY COURT SERVICES; AND
M. NO. PS030051JW - TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT - COURT SERVICES - POT OF GOLD PROGRAM. (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
30. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR IFB NO. B040020SI, PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS - PHASE 2 PROJECT, AND REBID. (FM) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF
CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. 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 33.)
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS
OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
(Taken
up with Item 33.)
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34. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2003.
Added to consent.
35. APPROVE REQUEST TO PURCHASE TWO LOW SPEED VEHICLES AS ALTERNATIVES FOR ONE STANDARD PICKUP FROM 2003 CAPITAL FUNDING BUDGETED IN FLEET SERVICES TO BE UTILIZED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WILLIAMSON-TRAVIS COUNTIES WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1F.
Added to consent.
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.
37. 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
38. 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
39. 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
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1
41. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE EXTENSION OF THE LEASE FOR 2919 MANCHACA ROAD. 2
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42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPERTY AT 1412 COLLIER IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, AT TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 9, 2003.
Pulled from consent.
C4. APPOINT FERNANDO GARCIA TO SERVE ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11. (G?MEZ)
C5. REAPPOINT WADINE MILES TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #2 (PFLUGERVILLE), EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.
C6. REAPPOINT MIKE HOWE TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #2 (PFLUGERVILLE), EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 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 DECEMBER 9, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. RELEASE OF LIENS ON TWO HOMES WITH HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS; AND
B. REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENTS TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF TWO HOME PROJECT LOANS.
ADJOURN
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Wednesday, December 24, 2003 9:14 AM