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 27, 2004
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FROM AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. (BISCOE)
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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 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT WILL FUND CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY AND ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS ACTIVITIES. (SONLEITNER)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE LIABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SEVERAL STREETS IN THE WELLS BRANCH AREA WITH THE WELLS BRANCH ASSOCIATION, TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (SONLEITNER)
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4. APPROVE FIRST RESPONDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY EMS AND TRAVIS COUNTY TNR PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES. (SONLEITNER AND DAUGHERTY)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO VACATE A 15' ACCESS EASEMENT IN NORTHTOWN PARK SECTION THREE AND SECTION FIVE, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN, PHASE ONE (LONG FORM PLAT - 138 LOTS - 161.85 ACRES - PEARCE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY OAK SHORES WATER COMPANY (MUD) - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PLAZA V 620 AND TRAMMEL CROW DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD. (DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE I SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COST SHARING AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON PLOVER PLACE ROAD. (GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A BYRNE FORMULA GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES OF THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT AND IN-HOME SERVICES; GRANT MATCH REQUIREMENTS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT;
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAM COORDINATION SERVICES IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. 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 $475,125.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 9 THROUGH JANUARY 15, 2004.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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14. A. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003; AND
B. APPROVE PAYROLL STUFFER FOR WELLNESS FESTIVAL.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATE ON THE FULLY AUTOMATED CASE TRACKING SYSTEM (FACTS) COMPONENT OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELEVATORS IN THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00107OJ, WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS,
INC. FOR CONTINGENCY CONTRACT TO REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ) (Taken up with Item 22.)
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18. A. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC., FOR TEXAS ONLINE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH EPAY ATTACHMENT TO ADD TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE (ITS); AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS FOR COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO UTILIZE THE EPAY APPLICATION. (GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE OF XEROX DP96 LASER PRINTING SYSTEM, IFB NO. B040037LC, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, CSU-LSU. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE, IFB NO. B040024RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. (FACILITIES) (GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020072EF WITH THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, DUAL DIAGNOSIS DRUG COUNSELING. (CRIMINAL COURTS) (GÓMEZ)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00074OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
(GÓMEZ) (Taken up with Item 17.)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CERTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (HHS&VS)
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24. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT
WITH BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AT THE EAST METRO PARK PROJECT SITE. (TNR, FM) (DAVIS)
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25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA030099LC, FUTURE COM, FOR MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
26. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES REGARDING AVAILABLE SERVICES.
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27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO PROHIBIT UNFUNDED MANDATES BY THE STATE AND IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE, MANAGERS, ASSISTANT MANAGER AND TABULATION SUPERVISOR OF THE CENTRAL COUNTY STATION;
B. APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGES OF RECEIVING SUBSTATIONS; AND
C. APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE OF EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE MARCH 9, 2004 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
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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.
30. 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
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM ANTONIO VARGAS HERNANDEZ IN THE MATTER OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. ANTONIO VARGAS HERNANDEZ, FRANCISCO CAMPOS AND ISABEL HUITRON, A00372500990201 (HERNANDEZ; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL OF MEDWAY RANCH DRIVEWAY APPLICATION PERMIT #03-2266. (DAUGHERTY) 1
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33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDERICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL, (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1
Postponed one week.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. PRINCE ALBERT HILL AND ERNESTINE HILL (CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. PRINCE ALBERT HILL AND ERNESTINE HILL (CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. PAUL WATROUS (CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. J.D.C.B. INC. AND AKA UNIVERSAL TRADING AND BROKERAGE CO. AND AKA UNIVERSITY TRADING CO. (CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING VARIOUS QUESTIONS UNDER THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-09-2CA, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY; PARCEL No. 17; ELENA PERALES, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (ELENA PERALES; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR RECEIVE SUMMARY OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS HEARING AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-09-2CA, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY; PARCEL No. 3; THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). 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 A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 10, 2004 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WOLF LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
C4. APPOINT JANE PIPER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY TO EXPIRE JANUARY 2005. (SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2003.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION OF PAST DUE ANNUAL FEES. (EXECUTIVE SESSION 1)
3. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER TO ALLOW A REFUND PAYMENT TO CHERRY MOUNTAIN PARTNERS, LTD., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE PEDOMETERS AND JOURNALS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNDER THE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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