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, July 6, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, LICK CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE I (REVISED PLAT - 6 LOTS - 13.34 ACRES - OUTBACK TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY UNDER LCRA JURISDICTION - OUTSIDE ALL MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 13) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FIRE MARSHAL'S BOND ISSUED FOR FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 AS DIRECTED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960016JW, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, FOR MENTORING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LANDA RECYCLING VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B040083LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ, AND TXMAS CONTRACT, NO. TXMAS-3-51V020. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB NO. B040102JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE HWY 290 E. LANDFILL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B040086JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SCS FIELD SERVICES. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00046MB, TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL SLIDER DOORS AND CONTROLS UPGRADE, SOUTHERN STEEL COMPANY (FAC. MGMT.). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION SERVICES FROM BLACKMON MOORING STEAMATIC AND APPROVE CONTRACT. (RISK MANAGEMENT) (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00024RG, PEST CONTROL SERVICES, WITH BEETLES PEST CONTROL. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SIGN MATERIALS, IFB NO. B040103RG, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
A. ROCAL INC. - GROUPS A & D;
B. VULCAN SIGNS - GROUPS B & C;
C. NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES - GROUP E; AND
D. GRAPHIC SOLUTIONS - GROUP G & K. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE PURCHASE FOR MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM THE SHELTON KELLER GROUP. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, LICK CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE I (REVISED PLAT - 6 LOTS - 13.34 ACRES - OUTBACK TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITY UNDER LCRA JURISDICTION - OUTSIDE ALL MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 48.010.2(a)(1), MINIMUM LOT SIZES FOR A SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN PRECINCT THREE: WESTLAKE HIGHLANDS, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B, BLOCK 3-A. (DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AGREED ORDER WITH THE TEXAS COMMISION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR SETTLEMENT OF NOTICE OF ENFORCEMENT ACTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY 290 EAST CLOSED LANDFILL.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR A STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A BYRNE FORMULA GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION A NEW GRANT APPLICATION TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES OF THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT AND IN-HOME SERVICES; GRANT MATCH REQUIREMENTS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT;
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
D. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
E. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET SCHEDULES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
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19. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO FY 2005 FINES AND FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. MEDICAL EXAMINER CONTRACT AUTOPSY FEE INCREASE FROM $1,800 TO $2,000, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2004.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
20. 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;
E. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE BOARD OF MANAGERS, INCLUDING:
1) INTERVIEW QUESTIONS;
2) PROCESS FOR SHORTLISTING APPLICANTS TO INTERVIEW;
3) PROCESS FOR NOTIFICATION OF PERSONS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW ON JULY 13; AND
F. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. 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 $439,967.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 18 THROUGH JUNE 24, 2004.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER AT PFLUGERVILLE:
A. A DEDICATION PLAQUE; AND
B. A DEDICATION CEREMONY ON JULY 30, 2004.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE PFLUGERVILLE ISD FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
(Taken
up with Item 27.)
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26. RECEIVE FY '03 AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONTRACT AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEL VALLE ISD FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; AND
B. RESTORE ONE ENTRY LEVEL CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITION TO
IMPLEMENT THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DEL VALLE ISD. (Taken
up with Item 25.)
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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.
28. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
29. 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 22, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 10, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WESTLAKE HIGHLANDS, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B, BLOCK 3-A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.1132 ACRES - RIDGECREST DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR A PCT. 2 CONSTABLE'S EMPLOYEE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1 & 4)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE BOARD EMPLOYEE. (EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1 & 4)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE MEDICAL MEDICAL EXAMINER TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR BURIAL OR CREMATION
(NO KNOWN LEGAL NEXT OF KIN). (EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1 & 4)
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 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 22, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 30, APRIL 6 AND APRIL 13, 2004.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION OF PAST DUE ANNUAL FEES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2004.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHALL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2004, 12:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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, JULY 12, 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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Tuesday, July 6, 2004 6:29 PM