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, October 19, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOTS 6 & 7, DAVENPORT WEST P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO, THE
POINT AT ROB ROY (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 6.551 ACRES – PASCAL
LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
WCID NO. 10 – CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 8)
(DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LATE MARINE LANCE CORPORAL NICHOLAS SAMUEL
VALDEZ PEREZ FOR DISTINGUISHED AND HEROIC MILITARY SERVICE IN IRAQ. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING “LIGHTS ON AFTER SCHOOL!” (BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040276ML FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES WITH DANIEL
MACKAY, MD. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NOS. 8 AND 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 03K00150JJ, CHASCO CONTRACTING,
NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, PROJECT 2. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EVALUATION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR RFQ NO. Q040113JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FIVE ROADWAY DESIGN PROJECTS AND REQUEST
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY
QUALIFIED FIRMS. (TNR)
Postponed one week.
7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00024RV,
ECOLAB, INC., FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS (SHERIFF, GARDNER BETTS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6 & 7, DAVENPORT WEST
P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO, THE POINT AT ROB ROY (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2
LOTS – 6.551 ACRES – PASCAL LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 10 – CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE
ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: MANOR COMMERCIAL PARK III (LONG FORM
PLAT – 10 LOTS – 29.13 ACRES – US 290 – FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC
SYSTEMS – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: EANES CANYON ESTATES (SHORT-FORM PLAT – 3
L0TS – 12.840 ACRES – TUMBLEWEED TRAIL – FISCAL POSTED
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE
SEWAGE FACILITY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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.
Added to consent.
12. A. CONSIDER ADOPTION
OF AMENDMENT #3 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN RELATING
TO THE PLATTING OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION
(ETJ), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO FY 05 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND THE ADOPTION OF THE
FY 05 FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ , AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PLAN TO CHANNELIZE
AND LEVEE THE 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN OF ONION CREEK ADJACENT TO AND UPSTREAM
OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK.
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION
AND RESOLUTION WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HELP AMERICA VOTE
ACT GRANT IN THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE. GRANT
PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING DESIGNED TO IMPROVE
THE VOTING PROCESS IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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 $594,438.17 FOR
THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2004.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL
AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – FY05 TEMPORARY POSITION EXTENSIONS – ELECTIONS;
AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – NONE.
Added to consent.
18.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CONSTABLE
5 – SETTLE;
B. TCSO UNIT 1805 – SETTLE;
C. TCSO
UNIT 1952 – SETTLE;
D. TCSO UNIT 1945 – SETTLE;
E. TCSO
UNIT 2378 – SETTLE;
F. TCSO UNIT 2175 – SETTLE;
G. TCSO
UNIT 2281 – SETTLE; AND
H. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – SETTLE.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WEBSITE LICENSE AND LINKING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WHITE LODGING SERVICES CORP. FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER WEBSITE.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS RELATED
TO A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON COMPENSATION FOR VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF PEACE
OFFICERS:
A. THE COMPOSITION OF A WORKING GROUP TO FORMULATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/SERVICES
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON PEACE OFFICER COMPENSATION;
B. A
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONERS COURTS’ EXPECTATIONS FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY;
C. GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE AN OBJECTIVE, FAIR AND INCLUSIVE PROCESS; AND
D. A WRITTEN OVERVIEW OF THE PROCESS, INCLUDING IN-HOUSE INITIATIVES, CONTRACTED
SERVICES, APPROPRIATE MILESTONES AND SCHEDULE.
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22. RECEIVE THE FORFEITED PROPERTY ACCOUNT BUDGET FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
AND AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATE FILING WITH THE COUNTY CLERK.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REVISED
FY05 ADOPTED PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE (POPS).
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO
PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE ALIGNMENT OF IH-35 BETWEEN MEXICO AND
OKLAHOMA.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2004; PROVIDING
FOR THE AWARD OF THE SALE THEREOF; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT;
APPROVING THE FORM OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING THERETO.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT
OF THE NOVEMBER 2004 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTION, INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION
OF ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL WITH TEXAS
WILDLIFE SERVICES, A DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION, TO ADDRESS
A COYOTE PROBLEM IN TRAVIS COUNTY BY COST SHARING A WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST.
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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.
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN PAUL KOEN V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL (KOEN; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL (MARSHALL; TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SALARY FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. 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 BUDGET VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR BUDGET VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 5, 2004.
C6. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A TRAFFIC REGULATION PROHIBITING THROUGH TRUCKS ON YAGER LANE BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND PARMER LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING PINNACLE ROAD AND ALLEN DRIVE FROM WESTBANK DRIVE TO 200’ SOUTH OF RIPPLE CREEK (AUSTIN CITY LIMITS) IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C9. POST ADVANCED NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE AND CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2004 REGARDING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GREGG LANE IN SEPTEMBER 2005 FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION FROM CAMERON ROAD TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF CAMERON ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
C10.APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 9, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 52 AND 53, VISTA GRANDE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA040180LC, MICROFILM SCANNING
AND INDEXING SERVICES, WITH NEUBUS, INC. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
A2. DISCUSS NEED AND VARIOUS OPTIONS FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE
CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 RECEIVE FROM THE LONG CANYON HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES.
Added to consent.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 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
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS, AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENT, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO $15,000,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (VILLAS AT YAUPON CREEK APARTMENTS).
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDED WITH A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO ANY BABY CAN OF AUSTIN, INC.
ADJOURN
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