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 24, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER
RANCH PARKSIDE, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 88 AND 93, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 2.58 ACRES – QUINLAN PARK ROAD – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 – CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 16) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
PORTIONS OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE AND WELLS
PORT DRIVE ON SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2004, FROM 6:00 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M., IN ORDER
TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES. (ACTION ITEM 17) (SONLEITNER)
(Taken
up with Item 2.)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB B040051-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
ENNIS PAINT INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO ANIMAL CONTROL TRUCKS, EIGHT SERVICE BODY TRUCKS
AND THIRTY-SEVEN POLICE PACKAGE SEDANS FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL,
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL198-858. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00189EH,
SEKA TOTAL CARPET CARE, INC., FOR CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES.
(FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS
FOR SURFACE AGGREGATES 4 AND 5:
A. NO. 03T00190RV, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR;
AND
B. NO. 03T00191RV, ODEEN HIBBS TRUCKING COMPANY – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.
(COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00193LD,
OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES, FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE SIX MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
NO. IL960420KW, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (ATCHHS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. A. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE,
SECTION 262.023 FOR MAINTENANCE OF EZ-VOTE, EZ-TAX, EZ-VIP AND ITP SOFTWARE
WITH EASY ACCESS INC.; AND
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT MA960322, EASY ACCESS INC., FOR
MAINTENANCE OF TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (ITS, TAX OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND RENEWAL
(MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990080TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., FOR A CASE
MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION (CABA) SYSTEM. (ITS/HHS) (GÓMEZ) (Postponed
one week.)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K0062JJ, MUNIZ CONCRETE AND
CONTRACTING, SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DELL POWEREDGE COMPUTERS FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS010062JS,
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS, FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES.
(HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000273EF WITH
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES.
(HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0056-MP, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN, FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
SERVICES:
A. RESCIND ACTION TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 10, 2004 TO APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO.3); AND
B. APPROVE 90-DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) SERVICE. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PARKSIDE, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 88
AND 93, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 2.58 ACRES – QUINLAN
PARK ROAD – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 – CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PORTIONS OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY,
LONG VISTA DRIVE AND WELLS PORT DRIVE ON SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2004, FROM 6:00 A.M.
UNTIL 1:00 P.M., IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES. (SONLEITNER)
(Taken
up with Item 2.)
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18. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A CORRECTION SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
FROM STANDARD PACIFIC OF TEXAS, L.P. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIRED FOR THE ANDERSON
MILL ROAD 2001 BOND PROJECT (CIP # 01-B01-04-3CA) LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RIVER PLACE SECTION 25 (LONG FORM PLAT – 26 LOTS – 47.408
ACRES – TREASURE ISLAND DRIVE AND RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD – NO FISCAL
REQUIRED BY TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF
AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL BETWEEN NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AGREED ORDER WITH THE
TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR SETTLEMENT OF NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT
ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY 290 EAST CLOSED LANDFILL.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING NOTICES RECEIVED
FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:
A. NOTICE OF FEBRUARY 26, 2004, PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING APPLICATION OF MAGNA-FLOW
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE FOR LAND APPLICATION OF SLUDGE ON
TAYLOR LANE ONE MILE NORTH OF FM 969; AND
B. NOTICE OF MARCH 11, 2004, PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION OF CAP TEX,
INC. FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE FOR LAND APPLICATION OF SLUDGE ON SKOG ROAD 7.2
MILES NORTHEAST OF THE FM 1100/HWY 290-EAST INTERSECTION. (DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
ISSUES:
A. PHASE TWO ODOR STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS;
B. PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES REGARDING
APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION AT NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY SITE AND DEADLINE FOR
CLOSURE;
C. PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING
APPLICATION FOR EXPANSION AT NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY SITE AND DEADLINE FOR
CLOSURE;
D. AGREEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT REGIONAL STUDY IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL; AND
E. DIRECTIONS ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTANT TO PERFORM REGIONAL LANDFILL
STUDY.
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR A DRUG COURT
ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT
PROGRAM TO CONTINUE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT.
Added to consent.
25. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS, DISCUSSION
ITEMS, AND NON-ROUTINE REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY LUMP SUM SALARY INCREASES.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REMAINING SOCIAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS ON
BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
27. 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 $581,424.77 FOR THE PERIOD
OF FEBRUARY 6 THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2004.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS FESTIVAL
AND PLANS FOR FUTURE EVENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR PROCEEDING WITH THE
PHYSICAL PLANT ANALYSIS OF THE JAIL OPERATIONS STUDY.
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OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT A PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM REGARDING UNFUNDED MANDATES
IMPOSED ON COUNTIES.
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33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2004.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 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.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT ON WASTE REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT.
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.
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
37. 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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. PAUL WATROUS (CHAUTAUQUA FOUNDATION RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. 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
40. 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
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT POSITION. 3
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY WITH REGARD TO FAMILY PROTECTION FEE UNDER SECTION 51.961 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2004.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 16, 2004, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5’ PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF LOT 92, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2004.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND GIVE INTERESTED PERSONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION’S VARIABLE RATE DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2004A (TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS PROJECT) IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,650,000, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO REFINANCE THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 6600 ED BLUESTEIN, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP TO INITIATE A MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
4. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 16, 2003 AND FEBRUARY 10, 2004.
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