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 27, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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). (ACTION ITEM #20) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF MORTGAGE LOANS THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED FOR THE CORPORATION'S ACQUISITION OF SINGLE FAMILY HOMES LOCATED WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY THAT WILL BE LEASED TO QUALIFIED TENANTS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME AS PART OF THE CORPORATION'S LEASE-PURCHASE PROGRAM. (ACTION ITEM #33)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECOGNIZING TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2004 AS "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. 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
6. 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 $ 448,340.98 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 9, 2004 THROUGH JULY 15, 2004.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. NICK ROBERTS
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL COMMITTEE ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE FEES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
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11. REVIEW AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER EQUESTRIAN ARENA FENCE, IFB NO. B040116-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, VOELKER WELDING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. IL010050EF, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. (HHSD) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES' RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH PAST DUE AUDITS. (HHS &VS) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND RELATED SERVICES, IFB #B040114-LD, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES. (TNR, COUNTYWIDE) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, IFB NO. B040106-JT, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE, DBA JIFFY LUBE. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00294OJ, EVERCOM SYSTEMS, INC., FOR INMATE AND PAY PHONE SERVICES. (ITS & SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TCJ ELEVATORS REFURBISHMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B040043-MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEJAS ELEVATOR. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GOMEZ)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES' RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PUSH UP FOUNDATION, ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA AND CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC. (HHS & VS) (GOMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
This item has been reposted.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK SECTIONS 2 AND 3, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 1. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 1. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: THE WOODLANDS PRELIMINARY PLAN (609 LOTS - 155.06 ACRES - FM 969 - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE PHASE B, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 4. (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE THE HOWARD LANE WEST ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RELOCATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY LINES WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY ON SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE SHADOWGLEN SUBDIVISION:
A. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE:
SHADOWGLEN
SECTION 5 (LONG-FORM PLAT - 39 LOTS - 9.055 ACRES - HOLLY CREST TERRANCE -
FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ).
B. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
ONE:
SHADOWGLEN SECTION 6 (LONG-FORM PLAT - 35 LOTS - 8.448 ACRES - OWLING
WAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS
COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ).
C. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
ONE:
SHADOWGLEN SECTION 8 (LONG-FORM PLAT - 35 LOTS - 12.580 ACRES -
TERCEL TRACE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER 2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ).
(DAVIS)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO GRANT BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE UTILITY EASEMENTS WITHIN AND SERVING THE TRAVIS COUNTY EAST METRO PARK. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE LAKE TRAVIS ISD FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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31. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2005 BUDGET PROCESS.
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32. CONSIDERATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR FINANCING BY HFDC OF CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. OF A HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED AT 8305 CROSS PARK IN AUSTIN AND OWNED BY LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH, INC.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FINANCE THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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.
35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
Postponed one week.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; CAUSE NO. GNI-03498; HCI EQUITY PARTNERS, L.P. ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; STEPHEN KUHNS V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 7. 1
38. 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
Postponed one week.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE DEPT. 45., SLOT 445. 3
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ANNELL RAYMOND CANTRELL, V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL; (FRASIER: MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; PERSONAL INJURY) 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 29, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 6, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 13, 2004.
C6. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 31, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, MARKET AT WELLS BRANCH, SECTION 2 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 6.293 - WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 31, 2004 TO CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, LA HACIENDA ESTATED (REVISED PLAT - 3 LOTS - 6.9022 ACRES - ROCKY RIDGE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITIES - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER SOLE BID RECEIVED FROM CHASCO CONTRACTING FOR IFB NO. B040105-JJ, EAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TNR)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS TO
RETAIN NEIL SELDMAN FOR CONSULTATION ON ALTERNATIVES TO LANDFILL DISPOSAL.
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A3. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEED TO
ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIALS. 2
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DELOITEE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 11 AND MAY 25, 2004.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A FLYER DESCRIBING PROGRAMS FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS IN CENTRAL TEXAS.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE CONTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY IN THE GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE BLOCK FROM JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH DELOITEE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
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1. RECEIVE FINAL DRAFT PRESENTATION ON JAIL OPERATIONS STUDY AND CONSULTANT'S REPORT.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSAL DURING UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR THREE NEW CRIMINAL COURTS.
TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT ONE
KENNEDY RIDGE WATER SERVICE PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING
WATER TANK SITE
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF:
CADILLAC AND JFK DRIVES, OFF
F.M. 969
AUSTIN, TEXAS
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