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 23, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FOREST CREEK SECTION 34 (LONG FORM PLAT - 106 LOTS - 27.10 ACRES - GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER, SEWER AND IRRIGATION DISTRICT NUMBER 3 - CITY OF HUTTO ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING A TRAFFIC REGULATION PROHIBITING THROUGH TRUCKS ON YAGER LANE BETWEEN CAMERON ROAD AND PARMER LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DRAFT CHARTER FOR A CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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4. 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).
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5. RECEIVE STATUS REPORTS FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. AND BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES ON EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE GREENFIELD SITES FOR NEW LANDFILLS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS REGIONAL PLANNING PROCESSES.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CALL DOWN OF VARIOUS FISCAL POSTINGS HELD AT THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS TO SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY (HOWARD LANE) FROM IH 35 APPROXIMATELY 3400' WEST TO THE EXISTING SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY AND DEPOSIT THEM IN THE 2001 CIP/BOND PROJECT FUND ACCOUNT. (DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
8. 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 STRATEGY FOR PLANNING AND PRE-ENGINEERING NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION, AND SOURCE OF FUNDING; AND
B. A STRATEGY FOR UTILIZING NEW BEDS TO PROMOTE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE OPERATING COST.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT MA020208LC, BINDVIEW CORPORATION, FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT. (ITS)
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10. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT RENEWAL (MODIFICATION NO. 12) TO CONTRACT NO. MA010043, CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. ("CSI"), FOR SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF THE AUTOMATED DROCES SYSTEM FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. (ITS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT
CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR
THE PROTECTIVE ORDER GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
THE CONTRACT IS FOR THE THIRD YEAR OF FUNDING; COUNTY MATCH REQUIREMENTS
ARE MET THROUGH INTERNAL JUVENILE PROBATION RESOURCES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN FY 05.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING SERVICES.
This item has been reposted for December 7th.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $372,035.04 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 5 THROUGH NOVEMBER 11, 2004.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. MARCO RODRIGUEZ - SETTLE.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEES' HOSPITAL FUND QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
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19. APPROVE 145 JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1081 POSITIONS THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN (YEAR 3), FY 04 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT.
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OTHER ITEMS
20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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21. RECEIVE THE FY 04 FEDERAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FORFEITURES FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE FILING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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23. CONDUCT FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION OF STRATEGY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR FY 05.
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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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER TO SELL NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CEDAR VALLEY/FITZHUGH ROAD BRIDGE #313 REPLACEMENT PROJECT (CIP #01B01-203BA), LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY) 1
25. CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK PROJECT (CIP #01-B02-31-3PA). (DAUGHERTY) 1 & 2
26. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON COUNTY RULEMAKING AUTHORITY ON MATTERS REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UNDER SB 873 AND OTHER STATUTES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR WORK AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. 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.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 21, 2004 TO RECEIVE
COMMENTS REGARDING THE GRANTING OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT TO LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE
(LSI) TO PROVIDE AN AREA WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK FOR TEMPORARY USE
TO INSTALL AND OPERATE A GPS BASE STATION. (GÓMEZ)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INVOICE FROM PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2004 4:37 PM