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 27, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB, REPLAT OF
SECTION 10A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 49 LOTS - 9.596 ACRES - TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY
CLUB DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF
CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL RESOLUTION
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION ADDRESSING VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CREATION OF A TRAVIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. (BISCOE)
Postponed one week.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $436,653.56 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 9 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2004.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING OPTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING PROJECT
PHASE TWO.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE REMODEL OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND
IMPACT ON RELATED FACILITIES.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING DIVISION WORK PLAN AND DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION.
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8. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM OFFICIALS
OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE ON REORGANIZATION AND VARIOUS
PROGRAMS THAT MAY AFFECT TRAVIS COUNTY OFFENDERS AND RESIDENTS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND MISSION STATEMENT.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00231LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00232LD, CAPITOL CHEVROLET, INC. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010063JW, CLEAN INVESTMENTS, INC., FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND
TREATMENT SERVICES. (DRUG COURT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010162DS, SARA CORTEZ, FOR SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT COUNSELING FOR JUVENILE
OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR VESDA FIRE
ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS AT BUILDINGS 140 AND 160A, IFB NO. B040081SI, TO
THE LOW BIDDER, DESIGN/SYSTEMS AUSTIN GROUP. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT
THREE OFFICE BUILDING AND THE WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC BUILDING,
IFB NO. B040082SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, THE BARR COMPANY, AIA. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM
CONTROL PANEL MODIFICATIONS AND DEVICES REPLACEMENT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL,
IFB NO. B040050SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SIMPLEXGRINNELL, L.P. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING:
A. NO. 02T00200MP, AUSTIN CHRONICLE;
B. NO. 02T00201MP, TIENG VIET MAGAZINE;
C. NO. 02T00222MP, THE VILLAGER;
D. NO. 02T00223MP, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE;
E. NO. 02T00224MP, OAK HILL GAZETTE;
F. NO. 02T00225MP, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER;
G. NO. 02T00226MP, EL MUNDO NEWSPAPER; AND
H. NO. 02T00227MP, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS. (PURCHASING
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RAZOR WIRE
MODIFICATIONS FOR PERIMETER FENCES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX,
IFB NO. B040040SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VIKING FENCE CO., INC. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REWORK
ROOFTOP AIR HANDLERS, BUILDING 106 - HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING (HSB) AT THE
TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, IFB NO. B040046SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC. (GÓMEZ)
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20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY
CONSTRUCTION TRADE ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE COUNTY'S HISTORICALLY
UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS PROGRAM. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEKS
COUNTRY CLUB, REPLAT OF SECTION 10A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 49 LOTS - 9.596 ACRES
- TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: CENTURY RANCH NORTH
PRELIMINARY PLAN (269 LOTS - 95.69 ACRES - PEARCE LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: CENTURY RANCH SOUTH
PRELIMINARY PLAN (185 LOTS - 54.35 ACRES - PEARCE LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WIMBERLY PLACE
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 8.096 ACRES - BARTON CREEK BLVD. - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO. 3 & 4 - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION
SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTIONS 3C AND 3D, TWO SUBDIVISIONS
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION
E REVISED PLAN (4 LOTS - 35.932 ACRES - BARTON CREEK BLVD. - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S COUNTER-PROPOSAL FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF
SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
29. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR A TITLE IV COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR A NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR AN ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, WHICH IS TO BE DEVOTED
TO PROSECUTING CRIMES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL USE OR POSSESSION OF FIREARMS.
THE CITY OF AUSTIN IS PROVIDING FUNDS THROUGH A PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
GRANT IT RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS,
TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
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 ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.
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33. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FY 2004 MID-YEAR
REVENUE REPORT.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND IMAGINE
ART TO EXHIBIT ARTWORK BY ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE LOBBY OF DOMESTIC
RELATIONS AT 1010 LAVACA.
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35. APPOINT TWO CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVES
TO THE CAPCO LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
Postponed one week.
36. 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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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR PAYMENT TO AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION
FOR RENTAL OF SPACE AT 56 EAST AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS THAT HAS BEEN USED BY
TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CRISIS INTERVENTION UNIT.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING COUNTIES DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
78TH LEGISLATURE.
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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.
39. 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
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. 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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONTUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM VINSON AND ELKINS L.L.P.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2004.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 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 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.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2004 8:30 PM