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, October 5, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TOTAL VACATION OF RANDALL RIDGE SUBDIVISION
(AS RECORDED IN BOOK 92, PAGE 265). (ACTION ITEM 18) (GÓMEZ)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING AN ORDER OF REJECTION OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC
STREETS AND ACCEPT THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RAVINE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(ACTION ITEM 20) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANDERSON
MILL WEST, SECTION 19, AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 25, BLOCK K (AMENDED PLAT – 1
LOT – 0.661 ACRES – BRIONA WOOD LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO. 1 – CITY OF
CEDAR PARK ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2004 AS “AUSTIN PARTNERS
IN EDUCATION MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2004 AS “OFFICIAL HOME
CARE AND HOSPICE MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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SPECIAL ITEM
6. RECOGNIZE TRAVIS COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE “TOP INNOVATION BY A
COUNTY GOVERNMENT AWARD” FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENTAL
PURCHASING FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) PROGRAM.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $543,768.87 FOR
THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS
COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE REGARDING 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
MODIFICATIONS:
A. COST FOR PASSAGE SERIES FUNDS;
B. PARTICIPANT LOAN PROVISION;
C. QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDERS (QDRO);
D. FIXED ACCOUNT TRANSFER RESTRICTION; AND
E. SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT.
Pulled from the agenda.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH RENEWALS OF 17 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH
CERTAIN CONTRACTORS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 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.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY ROAD AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B040124JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CASH CONSTRUCTION
CO. OF TEXAS, INC. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, FOB PLANT:
A. CONTRACT NO. 04T00052LD, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC.;
B. CONTRACT NO. 04T00053LD, CAPITOL AGGREGATES AUSTIN, LTD.; AND
C. CONTRACT
NO. 04T00054LD, R. T. I. HOT MIX, INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO.
04T00057RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, FOR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES.
(FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 6, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL
CONSTRUCTION, FOR ASBESTOS AND MOLD ABATEMENT SERVICES AT 1101 NUECES. (FM)
(GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR, IFB NO. B040126JT, TO THE
LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
A. GROUP I - CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS
1.) AR CUSTOM BODY PAINT SHOP - FOR THE NORTHEAST AREAS;
2.) H & R AUTO
BODY, INC. - FOR THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST AREAS; AND
3.) TWO-DAY AUTO PAINT & BODY
- FOR THE NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST AREAS.
B. GROUP II – HEAVY TRUCKS – REJECT ALL BIDS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL010007DR WITH
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES.
(COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TOTAL VACATION OF
RANDALL RIDGE SUBDIVISION (AS RECORDED IN BOOK 92, PAGE 265). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
FOUR: MORRIS SUBDIVISION – SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 14.5276
ACRES – STATE HWY 71 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDER OF REJECTION
OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ACCEPT THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATIONS
OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE RAVINE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE: ANDERSON MILL WEST, SECTION 19, AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 25,
BLOCK K (AMENDED PLAT – 1 LOT – 0.661 ACRES – BRIONA WOOD
LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS
COUNTY MUD NO. 1 – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK SECTION
7A-2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND
OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. APPOINT TOMMY NOBLES AS PRECINCT TWO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING AUTHORITY, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2006.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FILL VACANCIES FOR
UNEXPIRED TERM OF PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION
JUDGES.
Postponed one week.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT
OF THE NOVEMBER 2004 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION.
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.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 2004 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION.4
30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FERGUSON AND TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION PROJECT. (DAVIS) 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
32. CONSIDER OFFERS TO SELL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DRAINAGE EASEMENT NEEDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INSTALLATION OF STORMWATER FACILITIES AS PART OF THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP # 01-B01-01-3CA) IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
33. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT IN RICHARD MCCAIN V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SALARY FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 3
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE CONSULTING EXPERT(S) REGARDING VELMA POWE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL (FRASIER; TRAVIS COUNTY; ADA CLAIM). 1 & 3
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 SEPTEMBER 7, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2004 TO DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 28, EAST TRAVIS HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 10.596 ACRES – LINDEN ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST
TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
281 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PRESS CONFERENCE
JOHNNY MORRIS LANE (APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE NORTH OF LOYOLA LANE)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2004, 10:30 A.M.
ANNOUNCING INCREASED FY05 BUDGET FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND
OTHER COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE PRESS ADVISORY MAY BE OBTAINED BY CALLING (512) 854-9111)
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR NEW CRIMINAL COURTS AT TRAVIS COUNTY;
2. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND
3. DISCUSS NEED AND VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE
CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
Last Modified:
Tuesday, October 5, 2004 6:28 PM