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, February 10, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF WOLF LANE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT IN PRECINCT FOUR. (ACTION ITEM 22) (GÓMEZ)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 7 THROUGH 14, 2004 AS "INSURE-A-KID
WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 11, 2004 AS "SURVIVOR AUSTIN DAY." (DAUGHERTY)
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INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
4. INTRODUCTION OF TONY NELSON TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY COUNTY ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE.
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5. INTRODUCTION OF NEIL CABLE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR, TO COMMISSIONERS COURT
BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $388,454.67 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY 23 THROUGH JANUARY 29, 2004.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT TO USE THE BRIZENDINE HOUSE FOR OFFICE SPACE.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE VILLAGE
OF CREEDMOOR, TEXAS TO ESTABLISH AN INTERJURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA000263MQ
WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS AND CLOSEOUTS DBA THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT.
(DISTRICT CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN,
FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY
AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC). (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LIMESTONE COUNTY FOR THE HOUSING OF
TRAVIS COUNTY INMATES. (TCS0) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00230OJ, ELECTRONIC MONITORING,
PRETRIAL SERVICES AND JUVENILE PROBATION, WITH GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION.
(PRETRIAL SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT:
A. NO. 03T00194OJ, GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.;
B. NO. 03T00195OJ, ALL AMERICA SALES CORP.; AND
C. NO. 03T00196OJ, R & W POLIZE ENTERPRISES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR FLOOR COVERING SERVICES -- TIME AND MATERIALS:
A. NO. 03T00156OJ, CDC CARPETS; AND
B. NO. 03T00157OJ, GOMEZ FLOOR COVERING, INC. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO.
01T0069OJ, FORTE MANAGED CARE, INC., FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO.
01T0068OJ, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION.
(HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE,
RFO NO. O030169SP, FOR DELL 650 PRECISION WORKSTATIONS FROM VINTAGE ITS. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO.
01T0056MP, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN, FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICE. (PURCHASING
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING OFF-SITE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B040039MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION.
(FM) (GÓMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY
ROAD CLOSURE OF WOLF LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT IN PRECINCT
FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH MILBURN HOMES RELATING TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN THE COUNTY'S EAST METRO
PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS)
Pulled from the agenda.
24. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF INCLUDING EL CAMINO REAL
DE LOS TEJAS IN THE NATIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING
CYPRESS CANYON SUBDIVISION:
A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: CYPRESS CANYON SUBDIVISION
PRELIMINARY PLAN (387 LOTS - 136.53 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ); AND
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR CYPRESS CANYON SECTION ONE-A AND
ONE-B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYING THAT CONSTRUCTION OF GRANT-FUNDED AMENITIES
AT MANSFIELD DAM PARK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ROBICHAUX
ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.035 ACRES - STATE HWY 71 - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL
ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
28. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT ONE: FOREST BLUFF SECTION 3 (LONG-FORM PLAT - 122 LOTS -23.72 ACRES
- DELTA POST ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE USE OF SURPLUS
1984 BOND FUNDS FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF HOWARD LANE BETWEEN DESSAU ROAD
AND CAMERON ROAD AND BETWEEN THE CITY CORPORATE LIMITS AT HARRIS BRANCH SUBDIVISION
AND GREGG MANOR ROAD. (DAVIS)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS RELATED
TO MANDA ACRES:
A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: MANDA ACRES (PRELIMINARY PLAN
- 17 LOTS - 75.23 ACRES - WELLS SCHOOL ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs); AND
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: MANDA ACRES, SECTION ONE (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 16 LOTS - 18.278 ACRES - WELLS SCHOOL ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
31. A. CONSIDER PROPOSED ELEMENTS OF A TRAVIS COUNTY REAL PROPERTY ASSET DISPOSITION
POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER DISPOSITION OF MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITIES AT SATELLITE
THREE ON HAMILTON POOL ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
32. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATION FOR AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CURRENT GRANT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION
ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FUND THE TRAVIS COUNTY PORTION
OF A NEW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE FIVE TRAVIS
COUNTY RURAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,312.
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OTHER ITEMS
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NEW POLLING PLACES AND CONSOLIDATED PRECINCTS
IDENTIFIED FOR THE MARCH 9, 2004 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
(Taken up with
Item 40.)
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY COUNTY JUDGE'S
DECISION ON EMERGENCY OVERTIME AT TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY
29, THROUGH MONDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 2004 AND IDENTIFY FUNDING SOURCE.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM
OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNCIL OF SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE.
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39. A. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRESENTATION FROM WORKSOURCE,
GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORK FORCE; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REDUCE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT.
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING
POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES AND HOURS FOR
EARLY VOTING ON WEEKDAYS.
(Taken up with Item 36.)
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41. AUTHORIZE WORKING GROUP TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SINGLE
FAMILY LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed one week.
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.
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPEAL OF MEDWAY RANCH DRIVEWAY
APPLICATION PERMIT #03-2266. (DAUGHERTY) 1
Postponed one week.
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN KATHLEEN EATON VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (EATON, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. FRITZ OWENS (BLAISE N. FAXIGUE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. MOLLY CABANSAG (TERRENCE TRAINOR RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. WALTER R. CARRINGTON (BLAISE N. FAXIGUE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. A.R. & MARSHA C. FRAZEE (DENTON AND PAGE MCDANIEL RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY VS. DECKER
MCKIM (JULES CAPLAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 24, 2004, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE, AND WELLS PORT DRIVE ON SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2004, IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES. (SONLEITNER)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 16, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK A, STERLING ACRES (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.001 ACRES - JENNYS JUMP DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF CIRCLE S APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIABLE RATE DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2004A IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,650,000 AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION FOR THE FINANCING OF SHADOW APARTMENTS, MANOR, TEXAS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
ADJOURN
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