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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, April 6, 2004

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

No speakers.

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

1. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL000104MQ, TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, FOR DEMONSTRATION WORK. (HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.

2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY ARMOR, IFB NO. B040068LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

3. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00224RV, LOOMIS FARGO AND COMPANY, FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES. (TREASURER'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR PLUMBING TIME AND MATERIAL SERVICES:
A. NO. 03T00132RV, YPS, INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. NO. 03T00133RV, MINYARD PLUMBING, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

5. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B040059OJ, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

6. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B040055RV, RE-ROOF OF " NED GRANGER" BUILDING, AND REBID. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL HVAC REPAIR PROJECT-PHASE 2, IFB NO. B040067RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WATTINGER COMPANY, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 12 RIDING MOWERS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF GAS CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS SPECTROMETER FROM AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEM VENDOR(CISV). (MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE FIRE SPRINKLER REFURBISHMENT PROJECT AT THE EXPO CENTER BANQUET HALL, IFB NO. B040069JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT CO. (FM) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEM VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O040053SP, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF VEHICLE RADIO MODEMS AND MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. CATEGORY A: L&E MOBILE COMPUTER MOUNTS, INC.; AND
B. CATEGORY B: MOTOROLA, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960012KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE 60-DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02R00146RG, THE PHOTOGUY.COM, FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS. (TNR-PARKS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FY04 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION PLAN PROJECTS LIST.
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15. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, ABBOTSBURY DRIVE (SHORT FORM PLAT - NO LOTS - 3.097 ACRES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - NO SEWAGE SERVICE REQUIRED - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

16. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TIERRA DEL CABALLO, SECT 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 8.10 ACRES - CIRCLE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK ABC WEST PHASE II (SHORT FORM PLAT - 50 LOTS - 120.245 ACRES - WIMBERLY LANE AT BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED AT THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS 3 AND 4 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY GUIDELINES FOR REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FOR DISPOSITION. (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

21. 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 $636,369.62 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 19 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2004.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE HUMAN RESOURCES STRATEGIC TEAM REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON MANAGING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND FEEDBACK FROM DEPARTMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS

24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CELL PHONE POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES DURING THE ANTICIPATED SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 78TH LEGISLATURE; AND
B. STRATEGY TO COLLABORATE WITH STATE OFFICIALS TO PROVIDE TAXPAYER RELIEF AND PROTECT COUNTY BUDGET MANDATES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. (Taken up with Item 27.)
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27. 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.(Taken up with Item 26.)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE MATURITY DATE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION'S SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES, SERIES 2001-1.
(Passed without discussion.)

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CREATE A NEW HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A SINGLE-FAMILY LEASE-PURCHASE PROGRAM AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
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30. CONSIDER AND APPROVE EXPENSES AND FORM AN ONGOING POLICY RELATED TO PARKING FOR ELECTION WORKERS STAFFING THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS POLLING SITE.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH BALLOT ORDER OF CERTAIN OFFICES AND PROPOSITIONS FOR THE MAY 15, 2004 ELECTIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBCHAPTER D, SECTION 52 OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.
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33. CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT ELECTION BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND NORTHWEST AUSTIN MUD #1, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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34. A. CONSIDER AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT ELECTIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, BARTON SPRINGS EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT ELECTIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, BARTON SPRINGS EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.

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.

35. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH VERANDAH CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 6.0 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 2

36. CONSIDER RESPONSE FROM MRE RANCH, LTD. (MEDWAY) ON PURCHASE CONTRACT APPROVED MARCH 2, 2004 FOR APPROXIMATELY 344.984 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAUGHERTY) 2

37. CONSIDER OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR DISCUSS MEDIATION IN PENDING LITIGATION WITH PHILIP ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (CAUSE NO. GN 200494, 353RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (GEISELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY). 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 MARCH 16, 2004.

C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON APRIL 20, 2004 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FOR PORTIONS OF DIES RANCH ROAD TO "ANDERSON MILL ROAD" AND "TIMBERWOLF TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON MAY 11, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BOULDER RIDGE SOUTH (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 187.70 ACRES - KILLINGSWORTH LANE/FUTURE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY - -NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (SONLEITNER)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE TRAVEL REQUEST FROM STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM MANAGER TO SEND A STAFF MEMBER TO CUSTOMER SUMMIT WITH TURBOMECA, A MAJOR ENGINE MANUFACTURE, FROM APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 1, 2004.
Added to consent.

A2. RECEIVE THE 2003 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (CTRMA).
Postponed one week.

A3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TRAVIS COUNTY RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP).
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH AGAPE AUSTIN AREA HOUSING, INC. TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.

ADJOURN

PUBLIC MEETING
DISCUSSION OF REMEDIAL OPTIONS FOR GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD

COURTROOM OF THE PFLUGERVILLE JUSTICE CENTER
1611 EAST PFENNIG LANE
(OFF F.M. 685, NORTH OF PFLUGERVILLE'S TOWN CENTER)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2004, 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.

PRESENTATION
TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

ANNUAL RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) LUNCHEON

HILTON HOTEL
500 E 4TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004, 11:45 A.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR

1. DISCUSS EMS COMMITTEE STATUS REPORT.

2. DISCUSS VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SPACE ISSUES AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD., INCLUDING SECURITY ISSUES, BUDGET AND SPACE UTILIZATION.

3. DISCUSS STRATEGY FOR INCLUDING COUNTY DEPARTMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR NEXT REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND ANY NECESSARY PREPARATION FOR ANTICIPATED SPECIAL SESSION.

4. DISCUSS PROBABLE FISCAL IMPACT FROM FREEZING HOMESTEAD TAXES FOR SENIORS.

ADJOURN

Last Modified:
Thursday, April 8, 2004 1:03 PM