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 22, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOW INCOME DEAF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING.
Pulled from the agenda.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A NEW INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN ALLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE INTERPRETERS ON REQUEST TO THE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, PRIMARY CARE AND MUNICIPAL COURT.
Pulled from the agenda.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS ADDRESSING THE PROJECTED BUDGET SHORTFALL IN THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
B. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
C. DETERMINATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FUNDS TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
D. ISSUES RELATED TO INDEPENDENT AUDIT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 281.122; AND
E. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT AN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 11.13(n) (2004) AND TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 231.096 (a)(1) (2004).
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $272,532.04 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 4 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2004.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH IMGRP, INC. FOR COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION ON THE SEVENTH FLOOR OF THE OLD COUNTY JAIL.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 39, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS POLICY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE JET VACUUM TRUCK FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00057RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, FOR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES:
A. NO. 03T00258RV, AUSTIN QUALITY CAR WASH - GROUP A: FULL SERVICE;
B. NO. 03T00259RV, MACE SECURITY INTERNATIONAL DBA GENIE CAR WASH - GROUP A: FULL SERVICE;
C. NO. 03T00260RV, WSM ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA SQUEEKY CLEAN NORTH - GROUP B: SELF SERVICE; AND
D. NO. 03T00261RV, RPM ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA SQUEEKY CLEAN SOUTH - GROUP B: SELF SERVICE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES:
A. NO. 03T00247RV, EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. NO. 03T00248RV, GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE FOR ANNUAL INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO INMATE TRANSPORT BUSES FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PATROL BOATS, IFB NO. B040107LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRITON BOATS. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960146LB, MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK, INC. FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TEMPORARY MEDICAL SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. LA980178JW, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE LEASE OF FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC) FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT PURSUANT TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC. 262.024 (A)(2). (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE RE-PAINTING OF BARTON CREEK BLVD. BRIDGE, IFB NO. B040084RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOWARD PAINTING COMPANY. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL AND MEP ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM JOSE GUERRA, INC., FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.042 (a)(2) OF THE PURCHASING ACT. (OEM) (GÓMEZ)
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24. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040197RE WITH TEXAS MIGRANT COUNCIL TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
25. RATIFY APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: KING'S VILLAGE, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 46 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.98 ACRES - HOWARD LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY AND THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION TO FACILITATE THE COMPLETION OF TWO WATER GRANTS FROM THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO TRANSFER FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND FUNDING FOR THE THORNBERRY ROAD LOW WATER CROSSING CIP PROJECT. (GÓMEZ)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SKY FOREST, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING SWEETWATER RANCH, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, SWEETWATER AUSTIN, LLP, WILLIAM GUNN, PARTNER; AND
B. A PRELIMINARY PLAN: SWEETWATER RANCH, SECTION ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN (568 LOTS - 271.0 ACRES - HWY 71 - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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31. 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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OTHER ITEMS
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2004.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SET A PARCEL RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2004.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2004 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PLACE A PUBLIC RECOGNITION PLAQUE IN HONOR OF HEMAN SWEATT VS. PAINTER LAWSUIT IN THE 126TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE OLD HISTORIC COURTHOUSE.
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37. CONSIDER ISSUES RAISED BY BOB BARSTOW IN THE COUNTY'S MANAGEMENT OF BOB WENTZ PARK IN RELATION TO WINDY POINT PARK, INC. EASEMENT.
Postponed one week.
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.
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN OTIS DANIELS (DANIELS; FRASIER; PERSONAL INJURY). 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #7, 7TE, WILLIAM VOGEL DOWER AND CAROLYN L. DOWER, PROJECT #01B01-01-3CA, ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
43. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LES FEMMES CULINAIRES LC. 1 & 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
46. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 1, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 27, 2004 TO DISCUSS A REQUEST REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, GOMILLION'S SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 3 LOTS - 4.3318 ACRES - STONEBRIDGE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2004 TO DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF FM 2769 TO "ANDERSON MILL ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 13, 2004 TO DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "RIVIERA ESTATES DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 1, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 9 AND MARCH 16, 2004.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO EXTEND ENHANCEMENT TO THE 2002 SINGLE-FAMILY BOND PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2004.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY
CULTURAL EDUCATION
FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 16, 2004.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES PUBLIC HEARING
ON HEALTH BENEFITS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2003, 4:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
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Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:52 AM