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, November 16, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
1. 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 $742,139.18 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 4, 2004.
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - DISTRICT ATTORNEY CLASSIFICATION CHANGE, ATTORNEY SR. CHIEF DEPUTY; AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES SALARY ADJUSTMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03002, COURT SERVICES MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WELLNESS FAIR, 20K RUN AND 5K RUN AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ON DECEMBER 5, 2004.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH PLANS TO RENOVATE THREE OFFICES LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING; AND
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLINIC STAFFING CHANGE TO EMPLOY A MEDICAL DOCTOR INSTEAD OF A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT OR AN ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSE AND SUPPORTING CONTRACT PHYSICIAN.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HUDSON BEND ROAD REALIGNMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B040119JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
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6. APPROVE TERMINATION OF JUVENILE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CONTRACTS:
A. GARY YORKE, PH.D., CONTRACT NO. PS990075LH; AND
B. JEFF EZELL, PH.D., CONTRACT NO. PS970205LH. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM MOBILE-VISION INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS, IFB NO. B050009RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CELESTIAL SERVICES, INC. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (GÓMEZ)
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9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00070RG, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA030240SP, SCANNER MAINTENANCE, WITH AUSTIN TYPEWRITER & COMPUTER. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO REVENUE CONTRACT NO. 05R00047LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR SECURITY FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC). (TCSO / EMERGENCY SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL980084EF WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES. (HHS & VS)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACTS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER:
A. CONTRACT NO. PS050044RE, THE AUSTIN PROJECT; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. IL050043RE, TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECTRIC POWER DOOR COMPANY, INC. TO REPAIR THE VEHICULAR SALLY PORT DOORS AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR EAST METRO PARK PHASE ONE, PROJECT 2, IFB NO. B040130JJ. (TNR) (DAVIS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. FOR THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) BASE STATION WITHIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (GÓMEZ)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: FOREST BLUFF SECTION 4 (LONG FORM PLAT - 122 LOTS - 34.136 ACRES - DELTA POST DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
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18. 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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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING WASTE MANAGEMENT, A SHORTFORM SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE:
A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS; AND
B. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - WASTE MANAGEMENT (SHORTFORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 130.906 ACRES - SPRINGDALE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Postponed one week.
20. RECEIVE STATUS REPORTS FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES ON EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE GREENFIELD SITE FOR NEW LANDFILLS.
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE RELEASE AGREEMENT IS PART OF THE ONESTAR CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES FOR THE FY 04 GRANT PROGRAM.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2004.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATION TO AUTHORE AN ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL DISTRICT COURT IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLE IN PRECINCT FIVE.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS RACING COMMISSION FOR CHANGE IN RACETRACK LOCATION BY THE AUSTIN JOCKEY CLUB, LTD. IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER, DAVIS)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT TOMMY NOBLES AS A PRECINCT TWO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2006. (SONLEITNER)
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30. CONDUCT FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION OF STRATEGY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR FY 05.
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.
31. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR SHERI FLEMING, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES. 3
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE FOR A PRECINCT ONE CONSTABLE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 6. 1 & 3
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. MICHAEL TRIMBLE;
B. JOE GIESELMAN;
C. DANNY HOBBY;
D. ALICIA PEREZ;
E. SHERRI FLEMING; AND
F. CHRISTIAN SMITH. 3
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ADA HARDIMAN (JOE A. DE LA ROSA RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (K.P. & ASSOCIATES, LLC RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MICHAEL AND PEGGY O. LOFTON (JASON TRAHAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CORRINE V. MOORE (JACQUELINE STONE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LENA A. WISE (PEGGY AND PORTER LAIRD RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. PATRICIA R. POTOSKY (PEGGY AND PORTER LAIRD RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. BRENDA GAIL EASTMAN (PEGGY AND PORTER LAIRD RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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, NOVEMBER 16, 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).
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSSION OF PROJECTS TO INCLUDE IN SIZING THE UPCOMING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
2. DISCUSSION OF GARDINER-BETTS DETENTION BUILD-OUT PROJECT.
3. DISCUSSION OF RADIOS FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICERS.
4. DISCUSSION OF COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS ON ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF TWO NEW STARFLIGHT HELICOPTERS.
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
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DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2004, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND.
Last Modified:
Wednesday, November 17, 2004 2:50 PM