Travis County Commissioners 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, August 3, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SLAUGHTER
CREEK ACRES, REPLAT OF LOT 6B, BLOCK E (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.4792
ACRES - PENION DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 16) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
2. 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;
E. A LIST OF OUTSTANDING ISSUES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD
OF MANAGERS; AND
F. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY AND BUDGET ISSUES RELATED
TO THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) FOR FY04.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $504,839.10 FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 16 THROUGH JULY 22, 2004.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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6. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. CAROLYN NORWOOD - SETTLE.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS INC.,
FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (ITS, TAX OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 16 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED
SERVICES, WITH TIBURON. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS040037LB,
RENEA HICKS, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS040138ML FOR PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES WITH CARL GACONO, PH.D. (DISTRICT AND CRIMINAL COURTS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0178-OJ,
RECORDABLES, INC., FOR THE RISK INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RIMS). (HRMD)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00276LD,
MARCOR REMEDIATION, FOR ABATEMENT PROJECTS, TIME AND MATERIALS. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY ADDITION TO JOSE I.
GUERRA, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
ELROY ROAD DESIGN PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q040028-JJ, TO KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC.
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. 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)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: SLAUGHTER CREEK ACRES, REPLAT OF LOT 6B, BLOCK E (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 2 LOTS - 2.4792 ACRES - PENION DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. 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)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
TWO: SARAH'S CREEK COMMERCIAL SECTION ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.604
ACRES - SARAH'S CREEK DRIVE AT FM 1825 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK SECTION FOUR (FINAL PLAT - 213 LOTS - 109.251
ACRES - BLAKE MANOR ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION
FOR A DIRECT CARE AGREEMENT WITH JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
B. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/TEXAS ENGINEERING
EXTENSION SERVICE FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM IN EMERGENCY
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT;
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY/TEXAS ENGINEERING
EXTENSION SERVICE FOR A HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. A GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES $318,295 TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
TO ENHANCE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS;
D. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR A SHERIFF'S
COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (SCAATF) PROGRAM. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE
EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
E. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDING TO
PURCHASE MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR THE SHERIFF'S PATROL VEHICLES.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
22. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
23. A. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS020181LB
WITH CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) FOR RENEWAL OF THE FINANCIAL
MODULE FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD); AND
B. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON CSCD COLLECTIONS, ESPECIALLY AMOUNT(S) DUE TRAVIS
COUNTY.
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24. RECEIVE FY '03 AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS #1 AND
#9.
Added to consent.
25. 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.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO FILL POSITION OF
EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.
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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.
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE (DEPT 45, SLOT 470). 3
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR WORK AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
30. 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
31. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
32. 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
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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 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, AUGUST 3, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FACILITY IN THE GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD, ONE BLOCK FROM JOHNSTON HIGH SCHOOL.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2004 12:33 PM