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, December 7, 2004
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF 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: SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION TWO (LONG FORM PLAT - 12 LOTS - 23.306 ACRES - PICADILLY DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDEMERE UTILITY CO. - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND TRAVIS COUNTY SUBCOMMITTEE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS TO COORDINATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ISSUES. (SONLEITNER)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CAMERON ROAD. (DAVIS)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH RINGGOLD PARTNERS AND CATOOSA SPRINGS PARTNERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOWARD LANE. (DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB NO. B040087JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. (TNR)
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THIS APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY05.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING SERVICES.
Postponed one week.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. 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 $719,818.25 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 19 THROUGH NOVEMBER 25, 2004.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR
USE AND MANAGEMENT OF STAR FLIGHT.
(Taken
up with Item 13.)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
(Taken
up with Item 12.)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00113RG, TESSCO INCORPORATED, FOR TWO WAY SUPPLIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS. (CJP) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JURY IMPANELMENT SESSIONS, CONTRACT NO. LA050119ML, WITH NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER. (DISTRICT CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
16. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
17. REAPPOINT CAROLYN LEWIS TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4, TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
18. 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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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 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.
20. 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 & 2
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN JODI MARSHALL V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL (MARSHAL; TRAVIS COUNTY; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT). 1
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN PAUL KOEN V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL (KOEN; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
23. 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
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE DONATION OF PROPERTY AND THE NEED TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY INTERNATIONAL CEMETERY. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 23, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 28, 2004 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PARTIAL VACATION OF A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: VACATION OF LOTS 115-127, 132-168, 195-228, ALL OF BUMBLE BEE COURT, BEEKEEPER DRIVE, HONEYCOMB DRIVE, HONEY BEE LANE, HONEY BEE COURT, AND THAT PORTION OF BUMBLE BEE DRIVE WEST OF BEE HIVE LANE, BEE CREEK HILL SECTION TWO, (PARTIAL PLAT VACATION - 84 LOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 2700 FEET ROW - 30.742 ACRES - BEE CREEK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - NO SEWAGE SERVICE PROVISION INVOLVED IN VACATION - OUTSIDE ALL MUNICIPAL EXTRA-TERRITORIAL JURISDICTIONS). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. REAPPOINT CAROLINA SARABIA TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #11, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2006. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
A2. APPOINT SHELLY GRAMMER TO EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #11, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2006. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
A3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: SOAH DOCKET NO. 582-04-2700, STYLED "IN RE THE APPLICATION OF CAP-TEX, INC. FOR A BENEFICIAL USE SLUDGE REGISTRATION (TCEQ REGISTRATION NO. 710855)" AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON (1) PARTIES' CONSENT TO WITHDRAWAL OF CAP-TEX, INC.'S REGISTRATION APPLICATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE; AND (2) PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION FOR HEARING ON ABOVE. 1 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 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 23, 2004.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2004.
2. RECEIVE UPDATE 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.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR REMARKETING AGENT AND APPROVING AND CONSENTING TO ALTERNATE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001, AND RELATED MATTERS.
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Wednesday, December 8, 2004 8:07 AM