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 28, 2004
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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). (ACTION ITEM 23) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF TYLER TRAIL NEAR JONESTOWN TO "CEDAR BLUFF COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 24) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE AUSTIN SILENT FLYERS AS AN OFFICIAL ADOPT-A-PARK PARTICIPANT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 $563,794.54 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 10 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2004.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS RELATED TO PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE:
A. APPROVE OR DECLINE PURCHASE OF COVERAGE FOR ACTS OF TERRORISM; AND
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00072OJ, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE, TO EXTEND THE PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM HMG & ASSOCIATES, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT:
A. JASTER QUINTANILLA, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES; AND
B. ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
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9. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE TO FROST INSURANCE AGENCY. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. IL040149EF WITH LIMESTONE COUNTY FOR INMATE HOUSING SERVICES. (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL980092RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL990083RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENT SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050130RE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING TO VETERANS. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050131RE WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF TRAILS AND COUNTY PARKS. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS040093EF WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CISCO NETWORKING PRODUCTS/SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH AVNET ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CHIPSPREADER FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, BUYBOARD, IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 04T00270LD WITH SUSSER PETROLEUM FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00072LD, MOBILE MINI, INC, FOR PORTABLE OFFICE UNITS. (COUNTY CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICES, NO. IFB B050012DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ASPEN AIR INC. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
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21. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00023RG, FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, FROM TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, INC., TO SOUTHERN TIRE MART. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS TO THE FOLLOWING
FIRMS, RFQ NO. Q040113JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN
OF FOUR ROADWAY PROJECTS:
A. MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ - HOWARD LANE 1 RECONSTRUCTION
(DAVIS); Added to consent.
B. AXIOM-BLAIR ENGINEERING, INC. - MCGREGOR PARK SERVICE ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS (DAUGHERTY); Postponed one week.
C. HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. - MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY EXTENSION
(GÓMEZ); Added to consent.
AND
D. EARTH TECH, INC. - SERENE HILLS ROAD EXTENSION (DAUGHERTY).
(TNR) Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF TYLER TRAIL NEAR JONESTOWN TO "CEDAR BLUFF COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBSTITUTION OF COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY FOR COMMISSIONER BAXTER AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE FOR SALE OF LAND LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE.
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26. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN BARTON CREEK ABC WEST PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ZACHRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO WAIVE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES FOR THE SH 45 SOUTHEAST PROJECT IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (GÓMEZ)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
29. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO THE 2004 LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM IN EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE APPLICATION IS FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE EXISTING GRANT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE (DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO THE 2004 STATE HOME LAND SECURITY GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE APPLICATION IS FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE EXISTING GRANT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT; AND
C. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE JUVENILE PROBATION TO CONTINUE THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2005. THIS ALLOWS THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL A CONTRACT IS EXECUTED.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN MUELLER D/B/A JOHN MUELLER BARBEQUE.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT IN FY 05.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY RELEASE OF EASEMENT TO RESOLVE TITLE ISSUES FOR NOOTSIE LTD. TRACT FOR BALCONES CANYONLAND PRESERVE.
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35. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR THE TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT. AGREEMENTS EXTEND THE CURRENT TRUANCY COURT PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT:
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN; AND
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT WITH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF THREE RESIDENTS TO A COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AFTER THE ANNEXATION OF THE CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS/HEATHERWILDE AREA WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 43.0562 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (SONLEITNER)
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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 DECEMBER 14, 2004.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JANUARY 18, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT VOL. 13260 PG. 0558, TRAVIS COUNTY DEED RECORDS IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A; LOT 1, BLOCK B; LOT 1, BLOCK C; LOT 1, BLOCK D & LOT 13, BLOCK E, PARKWAY SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 56 LOTS - 15.603 ACRES - HARRIS RIDGE BLVD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN M.U.D. - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT F-5, NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, SECT. ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 2.9428 ACRES - D-K RANCH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C8. REAPPOINT JESS ARELLANO AND GILES GARMON AS FIRE COMMISSIONERS TO THE BOARD OF ESD NO. 12, TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2006. (DAVIS)
C9. REAPPOINT MAE H. MARION TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
C10. REAPPOINT CAROLYN L. JONES TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
C11. REAPPOINT ANITA B. HOWARD TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
C12. REAPPOINT EVELYN A. WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
C13. REAPPOINT BRUNO C. SCHMIDT TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
C14. APPOINT FAITH Y. WEAVER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2006. (DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 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, DECEMBER 28, 2004
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. AN ADDENDUM TO THE MARCH 4, 2004 AGREEMENT WITH HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS; AND
B. INVOICE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FROM HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS.
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