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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, 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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(passed 3/1 without discussion).

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.
No action required.

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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- passed unanimously without discussion.

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