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 25, 2005
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION WELCOMING LINDA MEADER, NATIONAL JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY VFW, AND ROBERTA CARNLEY, STATE PRESIDENT, TO TRAVIS COUNTY THE WEEK OF JANUARY 27 THROUGH 30, 2005 FOR THEIR ANNUAL MID-WINTER MEETING. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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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.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES TO THE RECOMMENDED FY 06 BUDGET GUIDELINES.
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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 $474,252.31 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 7 THROUGH JANUARY 13,
2005.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS; AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION - EMERGENCY SERVICES - HIRING OF EMERGENCY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MANAGER AT PAY GREATER THAN 10% ABOVE MIDPOINT, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03007.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM STATE OF TEXAS TO BROADCAST THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SESSIONS OF THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE ON TCTV ON THURSDAY OF EACH WEEK.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE ADDING CHAPTER 71 FIRE CODE, WHICH ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
B. APPROPRIATE FEES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FIRE CODE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B050029JJ AND AUTHORIZE REBID ON REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGES 112 ON OLD MANOR ROAD, 168 ON DUNLAP ROAD AND 313 ON FITZHUGH ROAD. (TNR) (DAVIS AND DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR EAST METRO PARK BALL FIELDS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) THROUGH MUSCO LIGHTING, INC. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050077RE WITH THE SALVATION ARMY FOR BASIC EMERGENCY NEEDS TO THE HOMELESS AND NEAR HOMELESS. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. MA040071LC, CSU-LLC, FOR XEROX MAINTENANCE SERVICES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00074OJ, REFUSE COLLECTION, WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00107OJ WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. FOR CONTINGENCY CONTRACT TO REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT. (COUNTYWIDE) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, RFP NO. P050004LC, TO SOLE PROPOSER, DURATION SOFTWARE, INC. (ITS/CRIMINAL COURTS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR TRUCK FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) INMATE TRANSPORT VAN FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE, BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00146RG, CENTEX MATERIALS, L.P., FOR CONCRETE & GROUT MIX. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00144LD, SCS FIELD SERVICES, FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00122LD, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC, FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00147LD, H AND H FENCE CO.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00148LD, VIKING FENCE CO. INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 3) NO. PS000205JW FROM FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO TO GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 1) NO. PS010047DR FROM KIDS EXCHANGE TO YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., DBA LIFEWORKS. (DRO)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CYPRESS CANYON SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 47 LOTS - 20.433 ACRES - ZEPPELIN DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GREENSHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN, PHASE TWO (LONG FORM PLAT - 36 LOTS - 45.68 ACRES - PEARCE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY OAK SHORES WATER COMPANY (MUD) - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SEALY HEATHERWILDE, L.P., AND NEW WELLS POINT PARTNERS, LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY AND HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (SONLEITNER)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (551 LOTS - 336.08 ACRES - LOCKWOOD RD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING TRAVIS BLUFF, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL; AND
B. THE USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, PHILIP HENDREN AND LINDA HUMPHREY AT MARY QUINLAN PARK.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2005, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
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33. CONSIDER STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN AUSTIN - TRAVIS COUNTY DISPARITY STUDY.
Postponed two weeks (2/8/05).
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF INTENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS COMMISSIONER ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO MAGNA-FLOW INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR THE LAND APPLICATION OF SLUDGE AT A SITE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF TAYLOR LANE AND FM 969 IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Postponed one week (2/1/05).
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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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.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. REYMUNDO RODRIGUEZ (GEORGE WEST RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. REV. J.M. MCCHRISTIAN (HUMAYUN KHALID RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TEJAS BUILDERS, INC. (CASAS ROJAS, LLC RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JIM R. SEBREE (PORTER V. LAIRD RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EARL L. AND MAUNEE STARKIE (PORTER V. LAIRD RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TIM WOLFE AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (SEAN MURPHY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ROBERT H. O'NEAL (INVEST SMART HOMES, INC. RESALE DEED), 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 JANUARY 11, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 475, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1, 2 & 3, HILL'S BRAKER ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 5.444 ACRES - BRAKER LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN LIMITED PURPOSE AND 2-MILE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 1, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS A, B & C, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 30, NAUMANN'S CAMP SUBDIVISION AMENDED (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.502 ACRES - HAYNIE FLAT ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
Passed without discussion.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 4, 2005.
Pulled from the agenda.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 26 AND NOVEMBER 23, 2004.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS STATUS REPORT OF THE TASK FORCE ON FINES AND FEES.
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2. A. DISCUSS ANNUAL REPORT ON FY 04 EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND; AND
B. DISCUSS PRELIMINARY 1ST QUARTER REPORT.
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3. DISCUSS UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM, INCLUDING:
A. INTRODUCTION OF WELLNESS CLINIC STAFF;
B. STATUS OF BUILD-OUT AND OPENING OF EMPLOYEE CLINIC;
C. CLINIC OPERATIONAL PROTOCOLS; AND
D. WHAT'S NEXT ON THE WELLNESS HORIZON.
4. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL PILOT PROJECT.
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TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS
RECEPTION FOR
HOSPITAL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATE FINALISTS
GARDERE WYNNE SEWELL, LLP
ONE AMERICAN CENTER, 600 CONGRESS AVE., SUITE
3000
AUSTIN, TEXAS
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2005, 4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified:
Monday, June 13, 2005 2:49 PM