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, January 11, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. APPROPRIATE FEES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRE CODE.
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE, PUBLIC UTILITY AND WATER QUALITY EASEMENT AND AN ELECTRIC EASEMENT ON LOT 6 BLOCK J, BERDOLL FARMS PHASE ONE SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (ACTION ITEM 12) (GÓMEZ)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00139DR, SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, FOR FIRE ALARM MONITORING SERVICES. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
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4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00140DR, SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, FOR FIRE ALARM MAINTENANCE SERVICES. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
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5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF TXMAS STATE CONTRACT FROM KNOLL, INC. FOR THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING. (FAC. MGMT.) (DAUGHERTY)
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6. APPROVE TERMINATION OF JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES CONTRACTS:
A. WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE INC., DBA WOODSIDE TRAILS, NO. PS000243JW; AND
B. AVALON CENTER, INC., NO. PS000202KW. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
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7. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. (PURCHASING) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PRINT SHOP AND IMAGING DIVISION OFFICES, IFB NO. B050031RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FAC. MGMT.) (GÓMEZ)
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9. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(F) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING CONTRACTS DURING 2005 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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10. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(F) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING CONTRACTS DURING 2005 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF A ROADWAY PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q040113JJ, TO EARTH TECH, INC. - SERENE HILLS ROAD EXTENSION. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE, PUBLIC UTILITY AND WATER QUALITY EASEMENT AND AN ELECTRIC EASEMENT ON LOT 6 BLOCK J, BERDOLL FARMS PHASE ONE SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONTINENTAL HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. FOR COMPLETION OF ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO BRODIE LANE AS PART OF A CITY OF AUSTIN UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE, TEXAS, FOR PURPOSES OF ROADWAY, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SIGN MAINTENANCE.
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 05 AGREEMENT WITH ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE FY 05 INDIGENT DEFENSE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THIS GRANT PROVIDES $408,222 FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE COSTS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $447,007.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 24 THROUGH DECEMBER 30, 2004.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #21, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #37, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #38, DEPUTY FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #39; AND OTHER PERSONNEL THAT INCLUDE ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #18, ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #22, AND FIRE MARSHAL SLOT #20. (POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION UNDER THE PERSONNEL MATTERS EXCEPTION)
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND BILLS FOR THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE CREATION OF NEW COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8.
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25. REAPPOINT ROSEMARY MORROW TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2007. (SONLEITNER)
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26. REAPPOINT VICTORIA WORSHAM TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2007. (SONLEITNER)
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27. REAPPOINT MAY SCHMIDT TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2007. (SONLEITNER)
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28. REAPPOINT BARBARA HANKINS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2007. (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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
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, JANUARY 11, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT OF RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE TRANSFERRING TRUSTEE SERVICES FROM THE BANK OF NEW YORK TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY FOR THE WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENT BONDS; AND
B. AUTHORIZE CORPORATION PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE SIMILAR AGREEMENTS IF REQUESTED BY THE BANK OF NEW YORK.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION
URBAN COUNTIES BUILDING, 500 WEST 13TH STREET
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005, 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE FY 06 BUDGET.
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Continuation
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2. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REPORT ON PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND COMPLIANCE DATA FOR SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES AND RESULTS AND ANALYSIS OF THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY.
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3. DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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Last Modified:
Monday, January 24, 2005 7:42 AM