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 13, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE
5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOT 192
AND 193, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(ACTION ITEM 4) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 18 THROUGH 24, 2004 AS "WEEK OF
THE YOUNG CHILD" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION OBSERVING EMANCIPATION IN 2004 AND HONORING DR. JOHN
Q. TAYLOR KING'S CONNECTION TO THE TEXAS BUFFALO SOLDIERS TOUR. (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
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON BOTH SIDES OF
THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOT 192 AND 193, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A
SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY04 FUNDING REQUEST AND BASIS
FOR TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE GRANT APPLICATION FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE
BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE.
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Items 6, 7 & 8 were discussed together.
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6. CONSIDER USING FUNDS TO STUDY RELOCATION AND CLOSURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS AND BFI LANDFILLS ALONG HIGHWAY 290 EAST, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS)
7. CONSIDER PROPOSED RESOLUTION FROM HIGHWAY 290 EAST NEIGHBORS OPPOSING FURTHER EXPANSION OF ADJACENT LANDFILLS OPERATED BY WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS (WMT) AND BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (BFI), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS AND DAUGHERTY)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED STRATEGY TO ADDRESS NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILL ISSUES. (BISCOE)
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON REQUEST TO PLACE MOORING BUOYS OFF THE POINT AT BOB
WENTZ PARK. (DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM COVERS ONLY WHETHER TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC
HEARING - NOT TO DISCUSS THE MERIT OF THE REQUEST.) (EXECUTIVE SESSION)1
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A CONSERVATION EASEMENT
AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE A 52.3-ACRE PARCEL FROM "GREENSHORES" AS PART OF THE BALCONES
CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (DAUGHERTY)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT WITH HOUSTON LAKEPOINTE PARTNERS
FOR 24.17 ACRES OUT OF A 56.376-ACRE PARCEL, BEING LOT 47, GRANDVIEW HILLS
SUBDIVISION, SECTION 8, TO BECOME PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE;
AND
B. AMENDMENT TO CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT FROM LNR-GRANDVIEW
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. (DAUGHERTY).
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FY04 ROADWAY
MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION PLAN AND DRAINAGE PROJECTS LIST.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR INDIGENT
DEFENSE SERVICES IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THE GRANT FUNDS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE COURT APPOINTED COUNSEL PROCESS AND IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY
OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE INDIGENT DEFENSE.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND
DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ESTABLISH CHANGE FUND
IN THE AMOUNT OF $175 FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CLIENTS MAKING CO-PAYMENTS FOR VISITS
TO COUNTY COMMUNITY CARE CLINICS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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 $368,244.59 FOR THE PERIOD
OF MARCH 26 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2004.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
18. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE
5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING PROJECT, PHASE TWO; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR BASE BID OR ALTERNATE NO. 1 TO BARECKY CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR THE AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING, PHASE 2 RENOVATIONS, IFB NO. B040056MB.
Postponed one week.
19. DISCUSS TEXAS ROUND-UP 10K ON APRIL 17, 2004 AND TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION
AND RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC.,
FOR TEXAS ONLINE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH EPAY ATTACHMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
(ITS) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT PS010173LC, TIBURON, INC., FOR
ENHANCEMENT TO THE FACTS COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. (ITS) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075KW, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES
TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH KLOTZ ASSOCIATES,
INC., THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM SUBMITTING PROPOSALS FOR RFQ NO. Q040028JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ELROY ROAD DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR)
(G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE MOYA PARK CONCRETE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
IFB NO. B040063JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DAYCO CONSTRUCTION CO. (TNR) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00238RV,
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR INSULATION SERVICES. (HOUSING SERVICES) (G?MEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY. (Taken
up with Item 28.)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN AND TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING
POLLING PLACES AS WELL AS ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE MAY 15, 2004
JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION. (Taken up
with Item 27.)
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29. APPOINT SARAH HARRIMAN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION
AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 2006.
(DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES
DURING THE ANTICIPATED SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 78TH LEGISLATURE.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEGOTIATION ISSUES FOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND STAR FLIGHT EMS.
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32. RECEIVE THE 2003 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY
AUTHORITY (CTRMA).
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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.
33. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY NEEDED FOR CIP NO. 01B01-05-1RA (BLAKE - MANOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE FROM FOUR LANDOWNERS OFFERING LAND, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. WALNUT CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (JERRY KILBER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. JO ANN MCCALEB (DUDLEY ATKINS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. THOMAS C. THOMPSON AND DIONNE DEATON (MARK MCCLURE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SUE JESTER STEVENSON (W. DOUG GURKIN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. 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
39. CONSIDER OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 23, 2004
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 30, 2004.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004, TO CONSIDER A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PFLUGERVILLE LOOP ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO FROM EDGEMERE DRIVE TO NIMBUS DRIVE, BEGINNING APRIL 25, 2004 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2004. (SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 25, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ST. TROPEZ P.U.D., RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 87D, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 87C AND 87D (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 1.27 ACRES - RUE DE ST. GERMAINE (PRIVATE STREET) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSED ANNEXATION). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040161JW WITH NORA DEL BOSQUE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE. (COUNTY
AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 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 MARCH 23, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PROGRAM DESIGN AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF GREATER DALLAS, INC. AS PART OF THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS FOR A 2004 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION OFFICIALS TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY'S INTEREST IN THE OLD VISION VILLAGE SITE (OLD TRAVIS STATE SCHOOL) FOR CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES TEAMS TO SERVE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH COMMONWEALTH TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AUTHORIZING OFFICERS TO EXECUTE SETTLEMENT DOCUMENTS.
ADJOURN
TEXAS ROUND-UP 10K
SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2004
TEXAS STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS
9:00AM RACE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP OPEN
12:00PM KID'S MILE BEGINS
2:00PM WHEEL CHAIR START
2:05PM COMPETITIVE START TIME
2:35PM NON-COMPETITIVE START TIME
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY PARTICIPATE
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 22 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING COORDINATOR WORK PLAN.
2. DISCUSS EMERGENCY SERVICES WORK PLAN.
3. DISCUSS OVERVIEW OF FY 05 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
4. DISCUSS YEAR 3 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT - MARKET SALARY SURVEY.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004 3:32 PM