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 20, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR CYPRESS CANYON SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
2. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVISE THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS FEES FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE NORTH POND, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SET PARAMETERS FOR EFFECTIVE TAX RATE CALCULATIONS FOR TAX YEAR 2004.
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5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A) A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THE GRANT AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT THROUGH MARCH 2005.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
B. TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES TO TRANSFER TO THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT;
C. 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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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $338,134.20 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 2 THROUGH JULY 8, 2004.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
A. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY PAY INCREASES.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY SECTION 10.021; AND
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RELOCATE THE PRINT SHIP AND IMAGING FROM THE HOLT BUILDING TO 5501 AIRPORT BLVD.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
12. APPROVE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU's) BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES (TCCES) FOR LAW RELATED EDUCATION (LRE) AND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN SECOND GENERATION DISPARITY STUDY.
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14. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL AND MEP ENGINEERING SERVICES HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. DECLARE 250 ELECTION BALLOT BOX SYSTEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVE SALE TO FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00287LD, ACCENT FOODS, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) LOADER SKID FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ASPHALT PAVER FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TRACTOR CRAWLER DOZERS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM HOLT EQUIPMENT. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 03T00003RG, WITH TITANIS, INC., FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS GROUP, FOR THE DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM FOR
THE COUNTY CLERK AND DISTRICT CLERK. (ITS/COUNTY CLERK/DISTRICT CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PIPES AND FITTINGS FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE LOW BIDDER, NATIONAL WATERWORKS, INC. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROOF RESTORATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B040111-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2004.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY FOR FOUR HONDA PERSONAL WATER CRAFT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL FUNCTIONS ON LAKE TRAVIS.
Added to consent.
27. APPOINT BRIAN THOMPTO TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #2 BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2006. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30.00 FROM THE ROB ROY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND $100.00 FROM TIMOTHY AND ANN COSTELLO TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Added to consent.
29. APPOINT MILTON GERARD WASHINGTON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, UNTIL JULY 31, 2007. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
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.
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GARY AND KIMBERLY FLETCHER (DALE HIBBS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ADA HARDIMAN (JUDY DEVORE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LEON MUSGROVE (LYNDEN HOMES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DAVID K. AND BEVERLY E. ROSS (W. NEWMAN CASEY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES E. PEARSON (MARGARET PETERS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN DEL VALLE ISD, ET AL V. CONSUELO MORENO (JERRY KILBER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE. 1&4
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE BOARD EMPLOYEE. 1&4
39. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION OF A JOINT APPOINTEE TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN. 4
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40. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TIFFANY DICKERSON AND JUDY YORK, D/B/A RUTH'S COTTAGE. 2
41. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MILES STONE AND JONATHAN MATTHEWS, D/B/A DOG ALMIGHTY. 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET AMENDMENT; AND
B. AN INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES 2001-1.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN; AND
B. REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF THE HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
4. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 4, 2004.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE INVESTOR LIMITED PARTNER INTEREST IN ONE SDI, LTD. (THE PARTNERSHIP THAT OWNS CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) TO TCIG GUARANTEED TAX CREDIT FUND V, LLC.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DEFRAY THE COST TO EXPAND CLINIC FACILITIES LOCATED AT 2909 N. IH-35, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (DAVIS)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING:
COUNTY SERVICES AND PROPERTY TAXES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT ONE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
PRECINCT ONE SATELLITE OFFICE
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2004, 6:30 P.M.
512-854-9111
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS RESULTS OF INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE AND ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT REPORT.
2. DISCUSS FY 05 BUDGET PARAMETERS AND PRELIMINARY BUDGET
3. DISCUSS JUSTICES OF THE PEACE COURTS WORKLOAD AND OPTIONS FOR RELIEF.
Last Modified:
Wednesday, July 21, 2004 8:06 AM