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 24, 2004
SPECIAL ITEM
1. RECOGNIZE EMPLOYEES WHO EARNED BEST PRACTICES AWARDS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY
RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FROM THE TEXAS
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.
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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
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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3. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO INCREASE COUNTY CLERK
SALARY DUE TO ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE OF OFFICE AND ADDITIONAL
REVENUE. (SONLEITNER, GÓMEZ)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE SALARIES
OF THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND TO PLACE THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ADJACENT
TO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY IN THE NEWSPAPER AD. (SONLEITNER, GÓMEZ)
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6. DISTRIBUTE AND DISCUSS BUDGET PREFERENCE WORKSHEET TO SUPPORT THE BUDGET
MARK-UP PROCESS.
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7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS AND
VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE CURRENT
PROGRAM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004;
B. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEAPRTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE AMENDMENT
ADDS AN ADDITIONAL $25,000 TO THE PROGRAM;
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR THE OTHER VICTIM
ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTRACT IS TO CONTINUE
THE EXISTING PROGRAM THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005; AND
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE VICTIM
COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005.
Added to consent.
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 $437,576.80 FOR
THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 6 THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2004.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL
AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE ITEMS; AND
B. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY PAY FOR CRIMINAL COURTS' EMPLOYEES.
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10. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) POSITION ANALYSIS
REPORT CONDUCTED BY INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS); AND
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTING
FROM THE COUNTY IT POSITION ANALYSIS REPORT.
Postponed one week.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS REGARDING VARIOUS TRAVIS
COUNTY FACILITIES:
A. RENOVATION AND OCCUPANCY OF THE 1101 NUECES STREET BUILDING; AND
B. COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES LEASE AT 205 W. 9TH STREET.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF AGREEMENT TO REFUND $360
TO RESIDENT FOR ALLOWING COUNTY TO TERMINATE CONTRACT TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY
EXPOSITION CENTER.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES:
A. RANK AND FILE EMPLOYEES (HRMD); AND
B. PEACE OFFICERS PAY SCALE (PBO):
1.) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS;
2.) CORRECTIONS OFFICERS; AND
3.) SUPERVISORS IN CORRECTIONS.
Postponed one week.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARY PAY INCREASE POLICY,
TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.030085.
(Item 14 was discussed during the Item 9 discussion at 12:18 P.M.)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010144JW, PROVIDENCE SERVICES
CORPORATION OF TEXAS, FOR INTENSIVE IN-HOME SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL040256RE WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR DEAF INTERPRETING
SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020098JW, SAFEPLACE, FOR
JUVENILE BATTERED INTERVENTION PREVENTION SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040249JW WITH ROO HOUSE TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL
TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS
GROUP, FOR THE DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND DISTRICT
CLERK. (ITS/DISTRICT CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION FOR A 10-MONTH EXTENSION, WITH OPTION
TO CONTINUE FOR THREE (3) ADDITIONAL MONTHS, TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH
UNISYS CORPORATION:
A. NO. MA000042, FOR SYSTEM HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES;
AND
B. NO. 95C0150CG, FOR UNISYS SYSTEM LICENSES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
NO. IL990083EF, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENT SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ,
APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
23. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
FROM PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00087LD, H AND H FENCE
CO., FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOF OF DESIGNATED AREAS OF BUILDING 100
AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, IFB NO. B040112SI, TO THE LOW
BIDDER, OVER THE TOP SYSTEMS, LTD., DBA/ PIONEER ROOF SYSTEMS. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR WESTLAKE
HIGHLANDS, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT B, BLOCK 3-A:
A. A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.202(o) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS AND
TO CHAPTER 48.010.2(a)(1) FOR MINIMUM LOT SIZES FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
AREA; AND
B. 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). (DAUGHERTY)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION TO FRONTAGE
STANDARDS AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
10, LICK CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE I (REVISED PLAT - 5 LOTS - 13.34 ACRES
- OUTBACK TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE
WASTEWATER FACILITY (LCRA JURISDICTION) - OUTSIDE ALL MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed until September 21, 2004.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE AUSTIN
BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO INSTALL NOISE AND FLIGHT TRACK MONITORING
SYSTEM IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF CREEDMORE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
29. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
DISTRICT; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE DISTRICT.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA)
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SHARED EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT EXPENSES AT THE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY AND COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC).
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2004.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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.
Added to consent.
34. REAPPOINT NASH MARTINEZ TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO A
TWO-YEAR TERM ENDING AUGUST 2006. (DAVIS, GÓMEZ)
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.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN RICHARD MCCAIN V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, DEPT. 45, SLOT 175. 4
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER MADE BY REGISTRANT PURSUANT TO STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS DOCKET NO. 582-04-2700, STYLED "IN RE THE APPLICATION OF CAP-TEX, INC. FOR A BENEFICIAL USE SLUDGE REGISTRATION (TCEQ REGISTRATION NO. 710855)" (CAP-TEX; BISCOE; LAND USE REGULATIONS) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON LIMITATIONS ON USE OF BUDGET MARK-UP WORKSHEET, PURSUANT TO TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. 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 AUGUST 10, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO PORTIONS OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT OF WAY. (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN
CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY V. CITY OF AUSTIN; GV4-0101. 1 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT
ATTORNEY TO HELP FUND OFFENDER RE-ENTRY INITIATIVE.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
Northwest Travis County Road District #3 (Golden Triangle)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 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 AUGUST 10, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Southwest Travis County Road District #1
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NUMBER ONE, AND LOCATED ON SOUTHWEST PARKWAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Housing Finance Corporation
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JUNE 8 AND JUNE 15, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Development Authority
Travis County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2004.
ADJOURN
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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Friday, September 10, 2004 4:45 PM