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, June 8, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR 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). (ACTION ITEM 9) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. A. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SINGLETON BEND ANTENNA LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA020249JW WITH THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM ("RRS")
COALITION; AND
B. APPROVE ORDER GRANTING EXEMPTION FROM SUBDIVISION PLATTING.
(EMERGENCY SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL040184JW, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD), FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNITIZED MEALS AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC) TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM STUDENTS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES, IFB NO. B040096OJ, TO:
A. MEDICAL EXPRESS, INC. AS PRIMARY
SUPPLIER; AND
B. QUADMED, INC. AS SECONDARY SUPPLIER. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, JUVENILE
COURT, MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRACTOR FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. A. APPROVE ORDER
EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT FROM THE COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a)(2) OF THE PURCHASING ACT;
AND
B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS,
USING FY03 GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT
PROGRAM. (OEM) (GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00166LC, HART INTERCIVIC, INC., FOR THE DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM. (COUNTY CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT FOR .ACTUARIAL CONSULTING SERVICES
RELATED TO ACCOUNTING STANDARDS REPORTING POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS WITH DELOITTE
CONSULTING, LLP. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR 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)
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10. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON 2030 TRANSPORTATION PLAN FROM CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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11. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT HB 1445 FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS IN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SCHMIDT ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 12.267 ACRES - ACRES - CAPITAL OF TEXAS HWY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM (CITY OF AUSTIN JURISDICTION) - CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE). (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION
(SAMHSA) FOR A YOUNG OFFENDER REENTRY GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
A NEW GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ENHANCED SERVICES TO YOUTH EXITING SECURED
FACILITIES.
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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 OPTIONS ADDRESSING THE PROJECTED BUDGET SHORTFALL IN THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP).
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS TO:
A. TERMINATE
CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AS OF JUNE 30, 2004 (EFFECTIVELY CEASING THE AGENCY'S PROVISION OF HEALTHY
FAMILIES PROGRAM SERVICES); AND
B. TRANSITION THE PROGRAM TO THE HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THROUGH THE CREATION OF TWO CASEWORKER SLOTS AND
EXTENDING OFFERS OF COUNTY EMPLOYMENT TO THE TWO CURRENT FAMILY SUPPORT
WORKERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $276,215.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 21 THROUGH MAY 27, 2004.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 18, 2004. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. PROCESS FOR THE
SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS;
B. STANDARDS OF INDEPENDENCE
FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR THE BOARD OF MANAGERS;
C. ADOPTION OF CHARGE
TO INTERNAL TRANSITION TEAM; AND
D. ADOPTION OF CHARGE TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. APPOINT ACTING EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
AND VETERANS SERVICES; AND
B. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSTING OF THE EXECUTIVE
MANAGER POSITION.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY SUNLAND GROUP FOR RIGHT OF ENTRY TO PROPERTY AT 1009 VALDEZ STREET FOR PURPOSES OF PERFORMING SURVEY AND ENGINEERING DESIGN WORK FOR POTENTIAL PURCHASE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
25. CONSIDER TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON IMPACT ON ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN CAFETERIA PLAN AND FEDERAL TAX REPORTING RAMIFICATIONS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF HOUSE BILL 725 REGARDING GROUP BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN STEPHEN C. KUHNS V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL IN SALLY DECKER V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN DEBBIE MERGELE, AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN FRUMP V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL (FRUMP, MARGO FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COUNTY CLERK TO ADDRESS VARIOUS SECURITY MATTERS AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. 4 & 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET. AL (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
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.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FERGUSON AND TUSCANY
WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. 1
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP FOR AUDIT OF COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
2. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S VARIABLE RATE DEMAND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (ROSEMONT AT OLD MANOR APARTMENTS) SERIES 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE
LLP FOR AUDIT OF COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. PROCESS FOR THE
SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS;
B. STANDARDS OF INDEPENDENCE
FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR THE BOARD OF MANAGERS;
C. ADOPTION OF CHARGE
TO INTERNAL TRANSITION TEAM;
D. ADOPTION OF CHARGE TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
E. OTHER MATTERS THAT AFFECT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
DISTRICT.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2004
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
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1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FY 2004 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT, PART II, RECOMMENDED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY PRACTICES.
2. DISCUSS FY 2005 EMPLOYEE, DEPENDENT AND RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS, AND WELLNESS PROGRAM.
3. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS PRELIMINARY REPORT FROM RETIREE BENEFITS COMMITTEE.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
MEETING
ROOM 1.110, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2004, 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
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