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 12, 2004
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 20, 2004 AS “DISABILITY
MENTORING DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0015RG, ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE,
WITH TEJAS ELEVATOR CO. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00040LD,
SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS FOR ABATEMENT/DEMOLITION SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE SIXTY-DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0026TF,
AVNET ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, FOR CISCO NETWORKING PRODUCTS/SERVICES (ITS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SECURITY
UPGRADES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE AND THE COUNTY CLERK/TAX
OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B040132SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EBM SECURITY INC.
(FM) (DAVIS)
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6. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
NO. IL000273EF WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ADULT BASIC
EDUCATION SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: C.C. CARLTON SUBDIVISION (SHORT-FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 10.436
ACRES – SCHMIDT LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEPTIC FACILITY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: SKY FOREST SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 20 LOTS – 12.39
ACRES – FM 2244 (BEE CAVE) – FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE
SERVICE PROVIDE BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS (TCEQ) – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
(DAUGHERTY)
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9. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO YUCCA
MOUNTAIN ROAD IN REFERENCE TO PAUL SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK SECTION
7B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND JACOB AND
MILDRED LINDGREN FOR A CLEAN FILL DISPOSAL SITE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ON THE LINDGREN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11316 JONES
ROAD.
Postponed one week.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION
FROM TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE AUSTIN-BASTROP RIVER CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP NOVEMBER
WORKSHOP. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CONTINENTAL HOMES OF TEXAS,
L.P. AND BELL/NASH RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE RELATING TO THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL IN THE EAST METRO PARK;
B. A USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CONTINENTAL
HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P., BRIARCREEK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. AND BELL-NATH/RATHGEBER
JOINT VENTURE;
C. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT FOR AN EAST METROPOLITAN PARK, OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO
PROVIDE EQUIPMENT FOR THE EAST METROPOLITAN PARK; $500,000 GRANT MATCH MET
BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL BY A THIRD PARTY DEVELOPER;
D. A CONTRACT AWARD TO THE LOW BIDDER, C. C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD., EAST
METRO PARK, PHASE I, PROJECT ONE, IFB #B040129-JJ, AND REJECTION OF ALL BIDS
FOR ALTERNATE BID ITEMS A AND G. (TNR) (DAVIS)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING
ROCKY CREEK RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, MCHARGUE
DEVELOPMENT LTD, REBECCA MCHARGUE HUDSON, PRESIDENT; AND
B. A
PRELIMINARY PLAN: ROCKY CREEK RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN (486 LOTS – 467.86
ACRES – FM 3238 (HAMILTON POOL ROAD) – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO
MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR KENNEDY
RIDGE STEP 2 WATER GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
AMENDMENT EXTENDS TERMINATION DATE OF THE GRANT THROUGH JUNE 2, 2005;
B. GRANT
CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A VICTIM COORDINATOR
AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
C. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS GAS COMPANY TO THE PROJECT CARE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL $14,000 TO THE CURRENT GRANT PROGRAM;
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING (THROUGH THE CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE) FOR A RETIRED SENIORS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM
FOR FY 05;
E. REVISED GRANT WITH ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. REVISION MAKES A MINOR CHANGE TO
THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT APPROVED BY COURT;
F. GRANT CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE TEAM DETECTIVE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SHERIFF,
MATCH MET THROUGH EXISTING SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT RESOURCES; AND
G. AUTHORIZATION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVES BLOCK GRANT THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2004, THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM THROUGH DECEMBER 15, 2004 AND THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY
RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2004. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION
OF THESE PROGRAMS UNTIL CONTRACT EXECUTION.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
AGREEMENT FOR ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FACILITY, INC., A FOR-PROFIT
SUBSIDIARY OF SEMATECH INC., A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ENGAGED IN HIGH TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT FOR CASH
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES;
Added to consent.
B. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; AND
Postponed.
C. OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. 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 $210,571.75 FOR
THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 24 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL
AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – FY05 TEMPORARY
POSITION EXTENSIONS; AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NONE.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
ON COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF PEACE OFFICERS.
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23. APPROVE ORDER AMENDING THE ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN
AND MAKING PLAN SELECTIONS TO INCREASE BENEFITS FOR RETIREES UNDER TEXAS
DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FILL VACANCIES FOR
UNEXPIRED TERM OF PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION
JUDGES.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT
OF THE NOVEMBER 2004 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION.
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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.
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. OLIVER HOUSTON, JR. (ROGELIO A. RAYOS RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PALAZZO CONSTRUCTION CO. (W. NEWMAN CASEY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
29. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SALARY FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 3
31. CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK PROJECT (CIP #01-B02-31-3PA). (DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 2004 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION.4
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 14, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2004.
C6. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR SPECIAL SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
C7. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 26, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO “VORWERK ROAD” SOUTH OFF CELE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 26, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR TWO PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO “ADRIAN WAY” AND “TYLER TRAIL” OFF FM 1431 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 26, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PRIVATE ROAD FROM WYNTON PLACE TO “CARRANZO DRIVE” EAST OF BARTON CREEK BLVD. IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C1 . APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 26, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO “MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE” NORTH OF FM 1431 IN PRCINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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 SEPTEMBER 21 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #1
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE S.W.T.C.R.D.#1 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 27, 2004.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE
OF AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENT
AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO:
A. $15,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TUSCANY
APARTMENTS);
B. $15,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (STONE
CREEK CANYON APARTMENTS); AND
C. $15,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (STONE
CREEK RESERVE APARTMENTS).
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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;
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2. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND
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3. DISCUSS NEED AND VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE
CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
DEDICATION CEREMONY
5010 OLD MANOR ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78721
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2004, 3:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified:
Friday, October 22, 2004 4:24 PM