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 30, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PARTIAL VACATION OF TWO PLATS IN PRECINCT
THREE: VACATION OF LOTS 38-40, 42, 43, 45-50, AND 52-79, BEE CREEK HILL SECTION
ONE, LOTS 80-114, BEE CREEK HILL SECTION TWO, AND A PORTION OF BEE HILL CIRCLE
AND HONEY BEE LANE (PARTIAL PLAT VACATION - 74 LOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 2600
FEET ROW - 24.606 ACRES - BEE CREEK ROAD). (ACTION ITEM 16) (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00096OJ,
AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION, FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES.
(SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION AND INCORPORATE TRANSPORTING MENTAL HEALTH
CONSUMERS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00055OJ, TRANSCOR, FOR
TRANSPORTATION AND EXTRADITION SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL050114RE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO
PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED TERMS AND SPECIAL
CONDITIONS FOR CERTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS. (HHS&VS) (GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE STORAGE BATTERIES, IFB NO. B050007LD,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONTINENTAL BATTERY CO. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS040260JW WITH MARY BETH METCALF TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
INSTRUCTOR SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050002JW WITH OLLIE J. SEAY, Ph.D. TO PROVIDE
PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
A. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 085082, REGION 14 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER,
TO ALLOW APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACT; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. PS040279JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., A TITLE IV COMMUNITY
SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACTOR. (JUVENILE PROBATION). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. AUTHORIZE MODIFICATION OF AGREEMENT WITH C. C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD.
FOR EAST METRO PARK PHASE 1, PROJECT ONE, TO ALLOW FOR ALTERNATIVE RECIPIENT
FOR PAYMENT. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR IFB
NO. B050003RG, HOME REFRIGERATORS, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SEARS CONTRACT SALES.
(HOUSING SERVICES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
04T00068RG, CAPPS RENT-A-CAR, INC., FOR RENTAL OF CARGO VANS. (COUNTY CLERK)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX CHEVY SUBURBANS FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA
COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, ILA98-858. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
04T00038LD, HERRERA AND SONS JANITORIAL SERVICES, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
AT NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FORKLIFTS, IFB NO. B050005JT, TO THE LOW
BIDDER, ROWAN-CORNIL, DBA SUNBELT INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST REGARDING THE PARTIAL
VACATION OF TWO PLATS IN PRECINCT THREE: VACATION OF LOTS 38-40, 42, 43,
45-50, AND 52-79, BEE CREEK HILL SECTION ONE, LOTS 80-114, BEE CREEK HILL
SECTION TWO, AND A PORTION OF BEE HILL CIRCLE AND HONEY BEE LANE (PARTIAL
PLAT VACATION - 74 LOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 2600 FEET ROW - 24.606 ACRES -
BEE CREEK ROAD). (DAUGHERTY)
Approved without discussion following discussion on items 18 and 31.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
TO CHAPTER 82.401(c)(3), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE
IN SUBDIVISIONS, TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET
AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN RIVER PLACE SECTION 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS REGIONAL PLANNING PROCESSES.
(Taken
up with Item 31.)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS,
CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS
AND VISITATION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION
IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05;
B. CONTRACT WITH SAFEPLACE TO USE CITY OF AUSTIN GRANT FUNDS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES. THE GRANT IS TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT PROGRAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER
2006; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT APPLICATION FOR THE
FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE
GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. 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 $396,867.19 FOR
THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 12 THROUGH NOVEMBER 18, 2004.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR USE AND MANAGEMENT OF STAR FLIGHT.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS FROM CITY OF AUSTIN
FOR WAIVER OF 60-DAY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF
REINVESTMENT ZONE AT FORMER ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT SITE, DESIGNATION
OF A COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR INVESTMENT ZONE FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND RELATED
MATTERS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT GENEVIEVE
HEARON TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER
2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT ANN MARSHALL
TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE AS TREASURER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2005. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT NANCY HAMILTON
TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION,
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT JANE MANASTER TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR FY 05.
(Taken up with Item 18.)
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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.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFER OF SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR 6.3104 ACRES IN FEE SIMPLE FROM THE TEXAS SYSTEM OF NATURAL LABORATORIES TO BECOME PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLAND PRESERVE, IN EXCHANGE FOR A SPECIAL LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR RESEARCH.1 & 2 (DAUGHERTY)
33. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON COUNTY RULEMAKING AUTHORITY ON MATTERS REGARDING SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UNDER SB 873 AND OTHER STATUTES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. 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
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 NOVEMBER 9, 2004.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 2004.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 10, 2004.
C6. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 2004.
C7. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RATIFY SETTLEMENT OF THE LIABILITY CLAIMS FOR DRIVER MARCO RODRIGUEZ AND PASSENGERS CECELIA CRUZ AND GUADALUPE RODRIGUEZ AND AUTHORIZE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 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 NOVEMBER 9, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 10, 2004.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO WIRE FUNDS TO THE TRUSTEE FOR THE 2002 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM TO PAY FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1% OF DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES AND SUBSEQUENT REDEMPTION AND PAYMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) TAX-EXEMPT SERIES 2000B; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REDEMPTION AND PAYMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA AND FNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1994A AND SERIES 1994B.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS.
ADJOURN
BROWN SANTA 5K RUN/WALK AND KIDS K/WELLNESS FAIR
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER
7311 DECKER LANE, AUSTIN, TX 78724
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2004, 8:00 A.M. - NOON
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY PARTICIPATE
Last Modified:
Tuesday, November 30, 2004 6:18 PM