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, January 13, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO APPROVE A WASTEWATER LINE EASEMENT
AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT THROUGH TRAVIS COUNTY PARKLAND IMMEDIATELY
SOUTH OF THE CITY OF MANOR. (DAVIS)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO TAKE 2.35 ACRES OF EAST METROPOLITAN PARK LAND FOR THE
WIDENING OF BLAKE MANOR ROAD. (ACTION ITEM 11) (DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY AS "MENTORING MONTH" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY. (SONLEITNER AND GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
(No citizens requested to address the court this week.)
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM (RRS).
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00224RV, LOOMIS FARGO AND
COMPANY, FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES. (COUNTY TREASURER) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE NINETY (90) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO.
02T00115MP, 5-F MECHANICAL COMPANY, FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES. (HHSD)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO.
02T0081DR, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC., FOR CULVERT PIPE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE
ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION
32.004(F) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING CONTRACTS
DURING 2004 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION.
(BISCOE)
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC MODIFICATIONS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL
JUSTICE FACILITY (CENTRAL PLANT) - N.L. GAULT BUILDING, IFB NO. B040017SI,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, MECHANICAL AND PROCESS SYSTEMS, L.L.C. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. 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.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO TAKE 2.35 ACRES
OF EAST METROPOLITAN PARK LAND FOR THE WIDENING OF BLAKE MANOR ROAD. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER REQUEST TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 242, LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE, REGARDING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY
OF AUSTIN FOR REGULATION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
(ETJ), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. REVIEW AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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14. 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
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MOORE'S CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, FOR A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $465,458.07 FOR THE PERIOD
OF DECEMBER 26, 2003 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2004.
Added to consent.
18. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
PROGRAM.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. CONSIDER REQUEST TO DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR SALARY GRIEVANCE
COMMITTEE FOR 2004, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REQUEST BY ALL FAITHS
FUNERAL SERVICE ON BEHALF OF ELEANOR CLARK FOR THE TEMPORARY DISINTERMENT OF
REMAINS BURIED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY INTERNATIONAL CEMETERY.
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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 FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE FOR 2919 MANCHACA ROAD PREMISES. 1 & 2
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1
26. 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
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL., (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE ON THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY (PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING). 2
29. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUIREMENTS FOR CITIZENS COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM DURING COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING VARIOUS QUESTIONS UNDER THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. 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 23, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 30, 2003.
C5. APPROVE CORRECTED PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 3, 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)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004
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 23, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 30, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
(Taken up with the Health Facilities Development Corporation.)
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION OF PAST DUE ANNUAL FEES. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
(Taken up with the Housing Finance Corporation.)
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND ADVICE FROM COUNSEL REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFICE FROM COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE WORKFLOW ANALYSIS PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON THE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL COMMITTEE.
2. DISCUSS STARFLIGHT MAINTENANCE AND OTHER SHORT AND LONG TERM ISSUES.
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON EMS INTERLOCAL ISSUES.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:36 PM