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 17, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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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.
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2. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INCREASE OF FY05
COUNTY CLERK SALARY DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE OF OFFICE,
AND ADDITIONAL REVENUE. (SONLEITNER, GÓMEZ)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROPOSAL TO CREATE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/ATTORNEY SLOTS AND JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE/NON-ATTORNEY SLOTS ON THE ELECTED OFFICIAL PAY SCHEDULE; AND
B. PROPOSAL TO ADD JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/ATTORNEY TO THE JUDICIAL JOB FAMILY
AND TO LINK THOSE SALARIES TO A PERCENTAGE OF THE SALARY OF A DISTRICT JUDGE.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. DIRECT COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE OPERATING BOARD OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM
("RRS") TO SEND NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF OPERATING BOARD AND GOVERNING
BOARD, SO THAT THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS ARE QUALIFIED:
A. GOVERNING BOARD - EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
B. OPERATING BOARD - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR;
C. OPERATING BOARD - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF;
D. OPERATING BOARD - TNR EXECUTIVE MANAGER; AND
E. OPERATING BOARD - CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES, IFB NO. B040095RG,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, INTELLIGENT OFFICE PRODUCTS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS SERVICE, IFB NO. B040115JT,
TO THE SOLE BIDDER, DALE COOK BACKHOE SERVICE, INC. (HOUSING SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL, IFB NO. B040118LD,
TO THE LOW BIDDERS, PETROLEUM TRADERS AND SUSSER PETROLEUM. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
NO. IL020037EF, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR LOW-INCOME DEAF ADULTS. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00292OJ,
SAFE GUARD HEALTH PLANS, INC. AND SAFE HEALTH LIFE INS. CO., FOR THE PROVISION
OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TRACTOR W/BATWING MOWER AND ONE (1) TRACTOR
W/LOADER FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD),
NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 11) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294JW,
WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295JW, AUSTIN CHILD
GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO
JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. PS970029JW,
AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING
SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES:
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00273LD, K B CONTRACT CLEANING; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00274LD, BLUEBONNET CLEANING SERVICES. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 497.025
(B) AND (C) WITH TEXAS CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES, FOR A SECURITY FENCE AT 5501
AIRPORT BLVD. FACILITY. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE RESERVE AT
TWIN CREEKS SECTION 13, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
B. REQUEST TO
USE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 13,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. RECEIVE NOTICE OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF COLD WATER MOUNTAIN COURT
(A PRIVATE STREET) FOR COLDWATER SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 PHASE B, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: SPANISH OAKS, SECTION II-B (LONG FORM PLAT - 28 LOTS - 36.3391 ACRES
- SPANISH OAKS CLUB BLVD. - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
TWO: NEW CELE SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN (351 LOTS - 148.30 ACRES - CELE
ROAD - NO FISCAL POSTING REQUIRED FOR PRELIMINARY PLANS - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION N, BLOCK A,
LOT 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 59.777 ACRES - SOUTHWEST PARKWAY - FISCAL
POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY
MUD #4 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING COMMUNITY ADVOCATES
FOR TEENS AND PARENTS TO:
A. APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENCY AUDIT REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2003, AS BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTENT OF THE EXISTING
CONTRACTUAL AUDIT REPORT REQUIREMENT; AND
B. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF THE JUNE 2004 INVOICE.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. A LIST OF OUTSTANDING ISSUES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD
OF MANAGERS;
B. ISSUES RELATED TO INDEPENDENT AUDIT REQUIRED BY HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE,
SECTION 281.122;
1.) CONTRACT WITH MAXWELL, LOCKE AND RITTER TO PERFORM TAX RATE VERIFICATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY;
C. REQUEST FROM BOARD OF MANAGERS
TO TRANSFER LAND, FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT; AND
D. OTHER MATTERS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DISTRICT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
24. 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 $328,886.56 FOR
THE PERIOD OF JULY 30 THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2004.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
26. A. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY04 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT,
PART III A: RECOMMENDED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, FLSA DESIGNATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
PAY RATES AND PRACTICES; AND
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY04 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT, PART
III B: CONSULTANT'S RECOMMENDATIONS ON HUMAN RESOURCES JOB FAMILY TITLES,
PAY GRADES, AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WELLNESS FAIR, 20K RUN AND 5K
RUN AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ON DECEMBER 5, 2004.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TRAVIS
COUNTY FACILITIES:
A. PHASE 2 OPTIONS AT 5501 AIRPORT;
B. RENOVATION AND OCCUPANCY OF THE 1101 NUECES STREET BUILDING; AND
C. COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES LEASE AT 205 W. 9TH STREET.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO FILL POSITION OF
EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES.
Postponed two weeks.
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.
31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LEASE FACILITY LOCATED AT 5546 HWY 290 WEST. 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TIM WOLFE & ASSOCIATES, INC. (TED BIGGERSTAFF RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WILLIAMS ARTRAMEASE (LEE AND ESTHER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR A PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE'S OFFICE EMPLOYEE. 1 & 4
35. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DETERMINE VALUE
OF 4.39 ACRE TRACT OF COUNTY LAND AT 4001 STATE HIGHWAY 620 FOR PURPOSES
OF CALCULATING ANNUAL RENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION LOCATED ON
THE TRACT; AND
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING UNPAID BACK RENT. (DAUGHERTY)
1 & 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SALLY DECKER V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY.1
37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION INTO VARIOUS ISSUES REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. 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 JULY 20, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 27, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 3, 2004.
C6. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 31, 2004, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING TEMPORARY CLOSING JOHNSON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILE WEST OF BOIS d'ARC ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CULVERTS. (DAVIS)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 11, PALEFACE HOMESTEADS (REVISED PLAT - 5 LOTS - 30.05 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC FACILITIES - OUTSIDE ALL EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. 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 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 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 29, 2004.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 6, 2004.
4. APPROVE TRANSFER FROM RESERVE ACCOUNT TO FUND DELINQUENT TAX REFUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WELLNESS FAIR, 20K RUN AND 5K RUN AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ON DECEMBER 5, 2004, AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO COVER COSTS OF WELLNESS FAIR.
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PLAT FEE REIMBURSEMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND BELL-NASH/RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE FOR THE WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION FEES FOR PHASE TWO OF A MIXED-INCOME, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BRIARCREEK.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FOR AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY ‘05 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE):
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
1:00 - 1:30 PBO
INTRODUCTION
1:30 - 2:00 TAX
2:00 - 3:30 SHERIFF
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
1:00 - 2:00 CRIMINAL
COURTS
2:00 - 4:00 FACILITIES,
EXPO AND SPACE ISSUES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13
9:30 - 10:00 CONSTABLE
2
10:00 - 12:00 HRMD
PLUS COMPENSATION
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
1:00 - 3:00 TNR
3:00 - 3:30 DISTRICT
CLERK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
1:00 - 2:00 HHS
2:00 - 3:30 EMERGENCY
SERVICES AND EMS
4:00 - 4:30 JUVENILE
COURT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
1:00 - 3:00 ITS
3:00 - 4:00 COUNTY
ATTORNEY
4:00 - 5:00 COMP
ISSUES
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20
9:00 - 10:00 RECORDS
MANAGEMENT
10:00 - 11:00 COUNTY
CLERK
11:00 - 11:30 AUDITOR
11:30 - 12:00 DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2004
1:00 PM
VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT POLICY
EXPO CENTER
PURCHASING
JUVENILE
PROBATION
JPs JOINT HEARING
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Monday, August 23, 2004 8:50 PM