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, September 7, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 05. (ACTION ITEM
2)
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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 REGARDING REQUEST TO SET ELECTED
OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 05.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AGENDA REQUEST FORMS FROM
MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR USE DURING MARK-UP.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVENUE OPPORTUNITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
THAT IMPACT THE FY05 BUDGET PROCESS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO BUDGET RULES
FOR FY05.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES:
A. COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY RETIREES; AND
B. PEACE OFFICERS PAY SCALE:
1. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS;
2. CORRECTIONS OFFICERS;
3. SUPERVISORS IN CORRECTIONS; AND
4. PEACE OFFICERS OUTSIDE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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8. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE ONE-STAR FOUNDATION FOR AN AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING
PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE
UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE
GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO BUDGET SHORTAGE WITH
THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $562,086.58 FOR
THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 20 THROUGH AUGUST 26, 2004.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL
AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS;
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS: PROMOTION - MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE;
AND
C. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS: REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY PAY FOR (1) RECORDS
MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION RESOURCES; (2) CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING; AND
(3) EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS, IFB NO. B040125LD,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL
AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960275JG, THE COMMITTEE
FOR WILD BASIN WILDERNESS, INC., FOR MANAGEMENT OF WILD BASIN WILDERNESS
PRESERVE. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE THREE MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT:
A. NO. 03T000002RG, SOUTHWEST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS;
B. NO. 03T00004RG, AERO-TECH COMMUNICATIONS, INC;
C. NO. 03T00005RG, CALL ONE, INC.; AND
D. NO. 03T00006RG, AMERITEL CORPORATION. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020281LB, JOHN S. FORD,
FOR PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS980044LB,
FAMILY ELDERCARE, INC., FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES. (PROBATE COURT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS030313LB, DRUG AND ALCOHOL
TESTING SERVICES, WITH PRORESULTS. (JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.) (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS
FOR PROFESSIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES:
A. NO. PS030310LB, PINNACLE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT;
B. NO. PS030311LB, SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS;
C. NO. PS030312LB, PROMED MEDICAL CARE;
D. NO. PS030314LB, ALLIANT DIAGNOSTICS; AND
E. NO. PS030315LB, CONCENTRA MEDICAL. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040257JW WITH ALLIANCE CHILDRENS SERVICES, INC.
DBA ALLIANCE ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT
SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH RENEWAL OF 75 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND 136 CONTRACTS
WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS. (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR WINDERMERE
TERRACE:
A. A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.202(d) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TO ALLOW FOR A LOT IN A SUBDIVISION
WITHOUT FRONTAGE ONTO A STREET (LOT 7); AND
B. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WINDERMERE TERRACE - SHORT FORM
PLAT - 7 LOTS -- .40 ACRES - GRAVESEND ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE UTILITY CO., INC - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTY CLUB, SECTION 10B (LONG FORM PLAT - 37 LOTS - 7.813
ACRES - TWIN CREEKS COUNTY CLUB DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CITY OF CEDAR PARK
ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE
OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR A PORTION OF AUSTIN LAKE
HILLS SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR SCHMIDT LANE, A ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE.
(DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO ADOPT DOCUMENTS
IN SUPPORT OF SMALL TOWNS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANTS TO INSTALL WATER
FACILITIES AT KENNEDY RIDGE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: TRAVIS VISTA BUSINESS PARK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 7 LOTS - 9.228 ACRES
- US 290 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
29. BUDGET TRANSFER AND USE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO REIMBURSE TRAVEL EXPENDITURES
FOR OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANT FOR ENGINEERING DIVISION MANAGER (CIP PROJECT
MANAGER).
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF RECOMMENDED
MAIN EARLY VOTING, TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING, MOBILE EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION
DAY POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 GENERAL ELECTION.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO IMPLEMENT CALENDAR YEAR 2005
TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES DRIVE.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH A&A,
INC. TO PHOTOGRAPH TCSO TRANSPORT BUSSES FOR ALBUM COVER FOR RECORDING ARTIST "BIG
TEX".
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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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTSIDE COUNSEL REPRESENTATION ISSUES IN JESSIE BISHOP V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (BISHOP; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM ALTON MOBLEY ESTATE FOR THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS) 1 & 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER RECEIVED IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL (MARSHALL, TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN RICHARD MCCAIN V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPLY FROM PASTOR STERLING LANDS TO COUNTY'S RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION OF VARIOUS MATTERS IN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. 1
40. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY USE ADJACENT TO 4001 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY. (GÓMEZ) 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY V. CITY OF AUSTIN; GV4-0101. 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
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4, TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00118LC WITH FRANK SOLUTIONS,
A DIVISION OF GOVONE SOLUTIONS, LP, FOR INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE/INTERACTIVE
WEB RESPONSE SYSTEMS. (DRO/ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
A2. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND MAKING OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE, INSTALL AND RELOCATE SECURITY CAMERAS, MONITORS
AND READER CARDS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND 5501 AIRPORT
BLVD. BUILDING, IFB NO. B040122SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EBM SECURITY INC. (FAC.
MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY; AND
B. REQUEST FROM D.R. HORTON TO WAIVE THE TWO-YEAR TIME REQUIREMENT AS SET
FORTH IN THE FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES AND REDEMPTION AND PAYMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA AND FNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1994A AND SERIES 1994B, APPROVING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE RESOLUTION AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS
PUBLIC HEARING
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004, 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSIONS
BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
314 W. 11TH, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2005 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2004
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. AND 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2004
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. AND 2:00 P.M. - 5:00
P.M.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2004
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. AND 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
ROOM 2.102, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS
PRESENTATION OF BUDGET
TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2004
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING CHAPTER 61 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO INCLUDE REGULATION OF PERMITTING OF PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS, AND IMPLEMENTING A FEE TABLE FOR PERMITTING AND REVIEWING OF PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION.
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