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 26, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "VORWERK ROAD" SOUTH OFF CELE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (ACTION ITEM 8) (DAVIS)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR TWO PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO "ADRIAN WAY" AND "TYLER TRAIL" OFF FM 1431 IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 9) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. 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. (ACTION ITEM 10) (DAUGHERTY)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE" NORTH OF FM 1431 IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 11) (DAUGHERTY)
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5. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED FEES FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY. (ACTION ITEM 12A)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. DECLARATION OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004 AS "TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY";
AND
B. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES AND SERVICE PINS TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FOR
20, 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON COURT DIRECTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 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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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "VORWERK ROAD" SOUTH OFF CELE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR TWO PRIVATE EASEMENTS TO "ADRIAN WAY" AND "TYLER TRAIL" OFF FM 1431 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PRIVATE ROAD FROM WYNTON PLACE TO "CARRANZO DRIVE" EAST OF BARTON CREEK BLVD. IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "MOUNTAINSIDE DRIVE" NORTH OF FM 1431 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FEES FOR THE REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AMEND THE FY 05 GENERAL BUDGET; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF THREE NEW POSITIONS IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM REVIEW AND INSPECTION OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005.
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13. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROAD AND RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE AND SIGN FABRICATION. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. 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. (GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT:
A. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT; AND
B. OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $430,349.88 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 8 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2004.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - FY05 TEMPORARY POSITION EXTENSIONS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED STEPS FROM THE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL COMMITTEE TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE NEED AND OPTIONS FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. A RESPONSE FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS REGARDING THE PLAN FOR ELIMINATION OF STATE APPROVED VARIANCE BEDS;
B. A STRATEGY FOR PLANNING AND PRE-ENGINEERING NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION, AND SOURCE OF FUNDING;
C. WHETHER TO APPOINT A CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE;
D. HOW TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND APPLICABLE LEGAL RESTRICTIONS (EXECUTIVE SESSION LEGAL ADVICE MAY BE REQUIRED); AND
E. A STRATEGY FOR UTILIZING NEW BEDS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE OPERATING COST.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE, RFP NO. P040131OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY; AND
B. A SIXTY-DAY COVERAGE BINDER, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COPIER PAPER OFF STATE CONTRACT. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322, EASY ACCESS INC., FOR TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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25. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM PHILPOTT MOTORS (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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26. DECLARE LIST OF DEFIBRILLATORS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW DEFIBRILLATORS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B040109JT, TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER, LAKE LBJ MARINELAND. (SHERIFF, TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. 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)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR EAST METRO PARK PHASE ONE, PROJECT 2, IFB NO. B040130JJ. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO EXPELLED STUDENTS IN COUNTIES WITH A POPULATION LESS THAN 125,000 BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS: AUSTIN, DEL VALLE, EANES, GONZALES, LAKE TRAVIS, LAGO VISTA, LEANDER, LULING, MANOR, KNIPPA, NIXON-SMILEY, PFLUGERVILLE, ROSEBUD-LOTT AND ROUND ROCK.
Added to consent.
32. 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.
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.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING PENDING CONDEMNATION ACTIONS FOR THE HUDSON BEND ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT IN CAUSE #2526 ROBINSON & MCLAREN AND CAUSE # 2527 GARDEN RIDGE QUALITY CLOSEOUTS, INC. AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL FROM CONDEMNEES' ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1&2
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN THE CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 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 TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 6. 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 OCTOBER 12, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. RATIFY APPROVAL OF SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 9, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A TRAFFIC REGULATION PROHIBITING THROUGH TRUCKS ON YAGER LANE BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND PARMER LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 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, OCTOBER 26, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A BUDGET TRANSFER; AND
B. PAYMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS OF A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE CONTRACT WITH AGAPE AUSTIN AREA HOUSING, INC. TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
GROUNDBREAKING/HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
EAST METRO PARK
BLAKE MANOR ROAD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
(FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT SCHELEEN WALKER AT 854-9430)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:55 AM