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, February 1, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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). (ACTION ITEM #21) (DAVIS)
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2. 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). (ACTION ITEM #22) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
22ND ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION. (BISCOE)
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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 $334,924.86 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JANUARY 14, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2005.
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DANNY
WRIGHT AND GARLAND EATLES D/B/A DANNY'S BARBEQUE AND CATERING. (EXECUTIVE
SESSION ALSO, PURSUIANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN 551.072, REAL PROPERTY) (SONLEITNER)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED PERSONNEL
AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE 29 JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 49 POSITIONS IN THE HUMAN
RESOURCES JOB FAMILIES THAT WERE AFFECTED BY THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
STRATEGIC PLAN (YEAR 3) DURING FY 2004 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT.
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8. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED PROTOCOL FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY EMPLOYEES' WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. DISCUSS AND APPROVE RE-APPOINTMENT OF DANNY HOBBY AS VOTING MEMBER ON
THE REGION 49, TEXAS 800 MHZ REGIONAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND TERRY PICKERING
AS ALTERNATE MEMBER.
Added to consent.
11. 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
12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF INMATE VIDEO VISITATION
SYSTEM FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES THROUGH AVNET ENTERPRISE
SOLUTIONS. (TCSO) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020099LB, HEART STAFFING
RESOURCES, INC. FOR TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES FOR INMATES. (TCSO)
(GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO UTILIZE THE "ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS
FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS" (TEX. LOCAL GOV'T CODE ANN CHAPTER 271, SUBCHAPTER H,
SECTION 271.111 - 271.121) TO PROCURE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF
THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW JAIL FACILITIES AT THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX:
A. CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN PRE-DESIGN, NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DETERMINATION
OF THE "BEST VALUE" PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD; AND
B. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GOMEZ)
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION No. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00154-RG,
AIRGAS SOUTHWEST, FOR MEDICAL GASES. (MEDICAL EXAMINER & ES) (GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE SIX-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00155RG,
DELL MARKETING, FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00193LD,
OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES. (GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960359KW WITH RX MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS FOR PHARMACY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, (JUVENILE PROBATION). (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
(FIXED ASSETS) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. MA030099LC WITH FUTURE COM
FOR MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES INVOLVING REQUESTED USE
OF BASEBALL FIELDS AT NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK BY TWO AREA NONPROFIT YOUTH
BASEBALL LEAGUES. (SONLEITNER)
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED HMAC OVERLAY AND
TYPE F MIX ROADWAY PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005. (DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS
AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
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27. RE-APPOINT MARGARINE G. BEAMAN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL
COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2007.
(DAVIS)
Added to consent.
28. 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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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF INTENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS COMMISSION 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)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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31. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO,
AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $1,150,000
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2005, AND MATTERS PERTAINING
THERETO. (Taken up
with Items 32 & 33.)
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32. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO,
AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $12,400,000
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2005 (LIMITED TAX),
AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. (Taken
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33. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO,
AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $3,940,000
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2005 (LIMITED TAX),
AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO. (Taken
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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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING TERRI D. FLEMMINGS; (FLEMMINGS, TERRI D.; PEREZ; SUBROGATION) 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 THE CORRECTED COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 13, 2004. (SCRIVENER'S ERROR ON ITEM 34)
C4. APPROVE THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 18, 2005.
C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005 FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "FEARLESS TREADWAY", "CAMINO PAISANO", AND "CAMINO BARRANCA" IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005 FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR THREE PRIVATE EASEMENTS OFF ROUND MOUNTAIN ROAD TO "RANCH ROAD", "CALHOUN PASS", AND "CALHOUN LANE" IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 15, 2005 FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "SERENE HILLS PASS" OFF SERENE HILLS DRIVE NEAR LAKEWAY IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 22, 2005, TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE CURRENT 60' WIDTH RIGHT OF WAY OF QUINLAN PARK ROAD EASEMENT AS RECORDED AT VOL. 12404 PG. 1646 AND ACCEPT TWO PORTIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION. (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 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 18, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 11, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER AND TWO INVOICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON (1) RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF WOODWIND CHASE I AND II APARTMENTS, AND (2) APPROVE INVOICE FOR COMPLIANCE AUDIT FEE.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE OWNERSHIP INTEREST OF PRIME CREST AND ROYAL CREST APARTMENTS (NOW KNOWN AS WOODWIND CHASE I AND II APARTMENTS) FROM SOUTHWEST MILLS PARTNERS, L.P. TO CASH INVESTMENTS OF EL PASO, LLC.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIENS ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN, AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF THE HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 7, 2004.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER
26, 2004.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 26 AND DECEMBER 7, 2004.
ADJOURN
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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