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 14, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, BLOCK B, FLEISCHER SUBDIVISION
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.33 ACRES - FLEISCHER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION
ITEM 10) (SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $492,969.58 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2004.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050121RE WITH CARITAS OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050127RE WITH HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE FOR WORK-STUDY PROGRAM. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS0400035MB, BECKER ENGINEERING, LTD, FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMON INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM PROJECT PHASE III WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES, INC. TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY FRAMEWORK. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, BLOCK B, FLEISCHER SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.33 ACRES - FLEISCHER DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: ELM CREEK, SECTION 2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 176 LOTS - 31.596 ACRES - U.S. HWY 290 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY M.U.D. NO.14 - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS SECTIONS 6 AND 7, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON UPDATE REGARDING CLEAN AIR COALITION AND FUTURE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT COUNTY EMISSION REDUCTION COMMITMENTS UNDER THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT.
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14. 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.
15. 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.
OTHER ITEMS
16. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR FY 05.
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18. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON UPCOMING BOND RATING TRIP.
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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.
19. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ORVILLE H. WHITE (RICARDO ORDONEZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HOLLOW INC. (BRIAN THOMAS MURPHY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MERCEDES DEL VALLE VELASCO (YUN WU RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HOLLOW INC. (SECOND BRIAN THOMAS MURPHY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LIZZIE OVERTON ESTATE (JOHN REDDING RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MSI FINANCIAL GROUP (TODD L. RAYER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. J. PATRICK AND JULIA COLE GUERRA (JEANNE GRAVES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
26. 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
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 30, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 28, 2004 FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF TYLER TRAIL NEAR JONESTOWN TO "CEDAR BLUFF COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO ABANDON A STREET DEDICATION EASEMENT (GREEN SHORES ROAD) AS RECORDED AT VOL. 8874 PAGE 886 OF THE DEED OF RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 4, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK N, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 24, AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 7, SEPTEMBER 14, SEPTEMBER 21 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2004.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JULY 27, AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 14 AND SEPTEMBER 28, 2004.
Passed without discussion.
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Last Modified:
Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:11 AM