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 30, 2003
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
1. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR A JUVENILE BATTERER'S INTERVENTION-PREVENTION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS FOR THE THIRD YEAR OF FUNDING; COUNTY MATCH
REQUIREMENTS ARE MET THROUGH INTERNAL JUVENILE PROBATION RESOURCES;
B. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR A JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT FUNDS GRANT IN JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO EXPAND THE IN-HOME SERVICES
OFFERED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE UNIT OF JUVENILE PROBATION; AND
C. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS AS AN ADVANCE OF UP TO $30,000 TO ALLOW
THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 2004. THIS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE IS REQUESTED
DUE TO THE TIMING OF THE RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING FIVE (5) SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES WITH OUTSTANDING
CONTRACT ISSUES.
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4. 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.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $256,967.96 FOR THE PERIOD
OF DECEMBER 12 THROUGH DECEMBER 18, 2003.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORTATION AND EXTRADITION SERVICES, RFS
NO. S030156OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED PROPONENT, TRANSCOR AMERICA. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 04T00015RV WITH QUALITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
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9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION WITH METROPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE
AND INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CAMERAS AND INTERCOMS. (GARDNER BETTS) (GÓMEZ)
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10. FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC NOTICES: CONSIDER ORDER WAIVING SECTION 32.004(C)
OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 32, SUBCHAPTER A ETHICS POLICY IN RELATION TO
CONTRACT WITH BANK ONE N.A. FOR COMMERCIAL CARD SERVICES. (TCSO) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING OFF-SITE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B040039MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION.
(FM) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
12. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
PS030128EF, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR TRAIL AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS. (HHS&VS)
(BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE 5-B (LONG-FORM PLAT - 72 LOTS - 14.21 ACRES
- ARROWMOUND PASS - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE
SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY MOORE'S CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II SECTION
1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
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15. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO SHADOWGLEN PHASE ONE:
A. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN
PHASE ONE SECTION 3(B) (LONG-FORM PLAT - 57 LOTS - 14.342 ACRES - SHADOWGLEN
TRACE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ);
AND
B. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN
PHASE ONE SECTION 4(B) (LONG-FORM PLAT - 52 LOTS - 13.008 ACRES - SHADOWGLEN
TRACE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ). (DAVIS)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS
FOR PRESIDENTIAL MEADOWS SECTIONS 1 AND 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE:
A. APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE FISCAL; AND
B. APPROVAL OF CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS
17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
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18. 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 19.)
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19. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION
OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (Taken
up with Item 18.)
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20. CONSIDER DARE PROGRAM AND ITS SUCCESSOR PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (DAUGHERTY)
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21. TRANSFER OF EXISTING FUNDS FROM REGULAR
SALARIES - TEMPORARY TO REGULAR SALARIES - PERMANENT IN DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT
NO. TWO TO AGREEMENT FOR TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO INCREASE RETURNED CHECK FEE FOR
THE DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
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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.
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN AUSTIN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE FOR 2919 MANCHACA ROAD PREMISES. 1 & 2
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1
27. 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
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 16, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 20, 2004, TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A 15' ACCESS EASEMENT IN NORTHTOWN PARK SECTION THREE AND SECTION FIVE, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FEBRUARY 4, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, SECTION 7, REPLAT OF LOT 19, BLOCK I (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.19 ACRES - TIVOLI DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE OR REJECT
PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CYNTHIA MARION, PRESIDENT, LARRY
FICK, VICE PRESIDENT OF ASTOUND GROUP, INC., d/b/a B.B.Q. WORLD HEADQUARTERS.
(EXECUTIVE
SESSION 2)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 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 16, 2003.
ADJOURN
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