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, May 11, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO 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). (ACTION ITEM 12) (SONLEITNER)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" FROM MAY 9 THROUGH
MAY 15, 2004 AND "NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY" ON MAY 15, 2004.
(BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 19, 2004 AS "HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED
BUSINESS PROGRAM (HUB) TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DAY" IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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4. RECOGNIZE HONORABLE ELISABETH EARLE AS RECIPIENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
BAR ASSOCIATION'S OUTSTANDING YOUNG LAWYER FOR 2004.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00074OJ, REFUSE COLLECTION,
WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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6. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B040048LD, PATROL BOATS. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PRISONER TRANSPORT VANS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK CONCESSION
OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S040085RG, TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. DOUG RICHARDS, THE PHOTOGUY.COM;
Added to consent.
Part B (CARLOS CUCINA) was pulled.(TNR-PARKS) (GÓMEZ)
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF MOBILE DATA
HARDWARE AND RELATED SERVICES, RFO NO. O040092RG, TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
A. RZ COMMUNICATIONS (CATEGORIES A, B, AND F); AND
B. COMPASSCOMM, INC. (CATEGORY C). (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES,
RFQ NO. Q030100DM, TO ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES, LTD. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO 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 to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE:
A. A VARIANCE
TO CHAPTER 82.202(D) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE
IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE, SECT. 2, TO
ALLOW FOR A LOT IN A SUBDIVISION WITHOUT FRONTAGE ONTO A STREET (LOT 30,
BLOCK F); AND
B. APPROVAL OF A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT TWO: THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE, SECT. 2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 88 LOTS
- 26.452 ACRES - ROWE LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF
PFLUGERVILLE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID #2C - CITY
OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (SONLEITNER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE ESTATES OF ROWE LANE,
SECT. 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 72 LOTS - 22.654 ACRES - ROWE LANE - FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY LAKESIDE WCID #2C - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
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15. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING CLEAN AIR ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
BEING CONSIDERED AT TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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16. CONSIDER CONVEYANCE OF FOUR TRACTS OF EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS NEEDED FOR USE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
LOOP 1 NORTH AND S.H. 45 NORTH ROADWAY PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(SONLEITNER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY COMMENTS BY
TRAVIS COUNTY TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ON THE CENTRAL
TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY AND TXDOT'S PROPOSED TOLL ROAD IMPLEMENTATION
PROGRAM.
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18. 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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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A UTILITY AGREEMENT WITH MANVILLE
WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY CIP PROJECT. (SONLEITNER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
AND VETERANS SERVICE'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING HIV SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. 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 $263,055.97 FOR
THE PERIOD OF APRIL 23 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2004.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FY 04
JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT - PART 1, INCLUDING RECOMMENDED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES
AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FIRE MARSHAL BUSINESS PLAN
AND DATA REPOSITORY SYSTEM.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF THE REGIONAL
RADIO SYSTEM (RRS) BY ASSOCIATES (ESDs AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS) AND THE FOLLOWING
TWO FORMS:
A. RRS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT WITH ANNUAL PAYMENTS; AND
B. RRS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT WITH QUARTERLY PAYMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT
OF EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS FOR THE MAY 15, 2004 JOINT GENERAL
AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS:
A. PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE AND OTHER
PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION;
Added to consent.
B. PRESIDING JUDGES OF THE RECEIVING
SUBSTATIONS; AND
Added to consent.
C. PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE
EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
FOR RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOANS FOR FINANCING OF EDUCATION FACILITIES WITHIN
TRAVIS COUNTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 147(f) OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
CODE OF 1986.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SENIOR
OLYMPICS TO WAIVE VEHICLE CHARGE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
Postponed until 5/25.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADVERTISE THE POSITION
OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.
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33. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF JOE MUNOZ AS A CITIZEN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CAPCO
LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR PRECINCTS ONE AND FOUR.
Added to consent.
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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST ALPHA ONE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING
FROM ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPEAL IN CONGRESSIONAL
REDISTRICTING MATTER 1; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST
FOR MODIFICATION NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040037LB, RENEA HICKS, TO OBTAIN
LITIGATION SERVICES.1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. ANNIE MAE WILSON (W. NEWMAN CASEY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY EL AL. V. BAILEY PINK (BENJAMIN COOPER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 8, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PARTIAL VACATION OF WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE ONE SECTION ONE AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 7, BLOCK 1, WEST CYPRESS HILLS PHASE ONE SECTION ONE (REPLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.6 ACRES - TEXAS BLUEBELL DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CYPRESS RANCH WCID - OUTSIDE ALL ETJ's). (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 15, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK B, TRAVIS OAK TRAILS (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.69 ACRES - STRADER CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 17 - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 15, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, FLINT ROCK HILL SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.62 ACRES - PEAK LOOKOUT DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 15, 2004 TO DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 59, APPLE SPRINGS (REVISED PLAT – 2 LOTS – 6.88 ACRES – APPLE SPRINGS DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY – CITY OF LEANDER ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMENTS
ON PROPOSED RULES, MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SITE OPERATING PLANS, 30 TAC CHAPTER
330, SUBCHAPTER F, RULE LOG NUMBER 2004-050-330-WS.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE MARKETING PLAN FOR FIRST-TIME
HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action.
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.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS STATUS OF COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES JOINT SOCIAL SERVICE
CONTRACTS.
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Last Modified:
Friday, May 28, 2004 9:44 AM