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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 20, 2004

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 7 AND 17, BLOCK B, LAKE RIDGE ESTATES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)

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2. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FOR PORTIONS OF DIES RANCH ROAD TO "ANDERSON MILL ROAD" AND "TIMBERWOLF TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 20) (DAUGHERTY)

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3. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR 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. (ACTION ITEM 21) (SONLEITNER)

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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 19 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2004 AS "PIPELINE SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)

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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING PODER (PEOPLE ORGANIZED IN DEFENSE OF EARTH AND HER RESOURCES) ON ITS 13TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZE APRIL 22, 2004 AS EARTH DAY. (GÓMEZ)

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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING APRIL 23, 2004 AS "SALUTE TO CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS DAY." (GÓMEZ)

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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

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SPECIAL RESOLUTION

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION ADDRESSING VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CREATION OF A TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. (BISCOE)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (USFWS) THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD) FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE PROGRAM IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT PROVIDES FOR $34 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS AND HAS AN UP TO $11.50 MILLION DOLLAR MATCH REQUIREMENT THAT IS ANTICIPATED TO BE MET BY THE BCP TIF AND MITIGATION FEES AS NEEDED;
B. AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TPWD FOR GRANT FUNDS TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT INCREASES THE CURRENT PROGRAM AND PROVIDES FOR $7.7 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS AND HAS AN UP TO $1.94 MILLION DOLLAR MATCH REQUIREMENT THAT IS ANTICIPATED TO BE MET BY THE BCP TIF AND MITIGATION FEES AS NEEDED; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR A SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN INVESTIGATOR AND SUPPLIES FOR SIX MONTHS.

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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

10. 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 $478,896.50 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 2 THROUGH APRIL 8, 2004.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00205DR FOR RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT TO VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION, INC. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)

13. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00213DR FOR PAINT AND PAINT SUPPLIES TO MONARCH PAINT. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)

14. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00228LD, IRON AGE CORP. FOR PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEM VENDER STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O040054SP, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MICROFILM SCANNING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT, TO LASON, INC. (COUNTY CLERK/RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)

16. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. MA030233SP WITH LEXISNEXIS FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES. (RMCR) (GÓMEZ)

17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS, IFB NO. B040074DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)

18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, IFB NO. B040070JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SCALE FREE COMPANY. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)

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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 7 AND 17, BLOCK B, LAKE RIDGE ESTATES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)

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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FOR PORTIONS OF DIES RANCH ROAD TO "ANDERSON MILL ROAD" AND "TIMBERWOLF TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR 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)

22. A. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GRAND OAKS LOOP IN THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS, SECTION 12; AND
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS, SECTION 12 (LONG FORM PLAT - 1 CONDOMINIUM LOT - 13.735 ACRES - TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 1G - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)

OTHER ITEMS

23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2004.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.

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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FACTS AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO COUNTY COURT FUNCTIONS.

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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. LEASE NO. 04-6770-00631 AND CONTRACT AGREEMENT FORM BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION, CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LEASE SPACE AT AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT FOR THE 2004-2005 CONTRACT TERM;
B. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SHARING OF EXPENSES UNDER LEASE OF SPACE AT AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL; AND
C. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR RENTAL OF SPACE AT 56 EAST AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS THAT WAS OCCUPIED BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT.

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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

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.

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28. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE. 1 & 4

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. 276740; STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE, SUBROGEE FOR JASON HYDE V. RONNIE PLANT, IN TRAVIS COUNTY COURT AT LAW #1. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

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 APRIL 6, 2004.

C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.

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ADDED ITEMS

A1. DISCUSS AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE WESTERN EXTENSION OF SENNA HILLS DRIVE IN SENNA HILLS SECTION ONE PUD, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BROADCAST THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 78TH LEGISLATURE ON TCTV CHANNEL 17.

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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322 WITH EASY ACCESS INC. FOR PROGRAMMING SERVICES ON EZ-VOTE FOR THE MAY ELECTION ON TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (ITS, TAX OFFICE)

A4. CONSIDER OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

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A5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING

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ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

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 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 20 AND JANUARY 27, 2004.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2004.

2. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTION OFFICIALS TO USE THE CORPORATION'S INTEREST IN THE OLD VISION VILLAGE SITE (OLD TRAVIS STATE SCHOOL) FOR CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES TEAMS TO SERVE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN.

ADJOURN

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON

DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH STREET (AT LAVACA)
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2004, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

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.
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2. DISCUSS EMERGENCY SERVICES WORK PLAN.
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3. DISCUSS OVERVIEW OF FY 05 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
Not discussed.

4. DISCUSS YEAR 3 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT - MARKET SALARY SURVEY.
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Last Modified:
Friday, May 28, 2004 9:49 AM