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, March 15, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 26, CAPITOL VIEW ESTATES
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 6 LOTS - 4.516 ACRES - CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (ACTION
ITEM #22) (GÓMEZ)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "MARINA VISTA
CIRCLE" OFF FM 2769 NEAR VOLENTE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM #23)(DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING MARIO MARTINEZ
ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 24 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (GOMEZ)
Passed without discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY GOVERNING ANIMAL CONTROL AND RELATED
MATTERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $348,179.73 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH MARCH 3,
2005.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE
HOLT BUILDING AT 1003 GUADALUPE STREET.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JACK AND HENRY PRODUCTIONS, INC. (WARNER BROTHERS)
TO USE THE OLD JAIL FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING A MOVIE.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TENANT ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE TO CONFIRM CERTAIN FACTUAL REPRESENTATIONS
FOR THE PROPERTY LEASED BY TRAVIS COUNTY AT 4920 IH-35.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PATIENT LANDING FEE CURRENTLY CHARGED TO HOSPITALS FOR RECEIVING A PATIENT
VIA STAR FLIGHT.
Postponed one week.
11. RECEIVE FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT ON
PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT AND EMS GROUND SERVICES.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR FORD TRUCKS
AND ONE VAN OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM PHILPOTT MOTORS. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00187RG, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, FOR PRINTING
AND MAILING SERVICES. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04R00188RG, CARLO CUCINA, FOR PARK CONCESSIONS. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00194OJ, GT DISTRIBUTORS;
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00195OJ, ALL AMERICA SALES CORP; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 03T00196OJ, R & W POLIZE ENTERPRISES. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION TO
THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR PLUMBING TIME AND MATERIALS:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00132RV, CARRIER CORPORATION; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00133RV, MINYARD PLUMBING, INC. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEDESTRIAN
SWING GATE SYSTEM, IFB NO. B050039MP, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUTO GATE TEXAS
INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REAL ESTATE
SERVICES WITH INVESTORS ALLIANCE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE RATE CHANGE (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS0100346LB FOR PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES FOR INMATES
WITH STAFF SEARCH, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS. MAY RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION PRIOR TO COURT DISCUSSION. 1
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 26, CAPITOL
VIEW ESTATES (SHORT FORM PLAT - 6 LOTS - 4.516 ACRES - CAPITOL VIEW DRIVE
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "MARINA
VISTA CIRCLE" OFF FM 2769 NEAR VOLENTE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: VISTA ROYALE PHASE 3 (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 6.132 ACRES - FM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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 - FISCAL FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR AUSTIN'S COLONY
SECTION 6A AND SECTION 7A, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
CAMERON ROAD. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
28. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
AGING (THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE) FOR A RETIRED
SENIORS AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE
GRANT INCREASES THE AWARD AMOUNT BY $507 TO BE USED FOR VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
SERVICES;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR A SENIORS
AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05; AND
C. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO CONTINUE THE FY 04 DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE PROGRAM AND HOUSING WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF JUNE, WHICH CONTINUES THE PROGRAM UNTIL
CONTRACT EXECUTION.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
30. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 2005 TRAVIS COUNTY PRO RATA TOBACCO SETTLEMENT DISTRIBUTION COUNTY EXPENDITURE
STATEMENT.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT ROBERT VITELA TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH
DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ISSUE CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
AT 1000 GUADALUPE STREET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DAVIS, DAUGHERTY)
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
34. 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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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MANOR ISD, THE CITY OF MANOR, AND THE
CITY OF JONESTOWN FOR THE MAY 7, 2005 ELECTION.
Added to consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 2 Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
IN LEANDER ISD, ET AL V. GENERAL FOOD EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COMPANY DBA GENERAL
HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY (KAREN WELLSPRING RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY
IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. J.R. LANGSTON (CANDY SISK OWENS RESALE DEED), AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed one week.
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 MARCH 1, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 5, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS, ONE ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 832 AND THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 833, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 5, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 50' DRAINAGE EASEMENT LYING 35' SOUTH OF THE NORTH LOT LINE OF COMMERCIAL LOT 1 OF FOREST BLUFF SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
ADJOURN
ADDED ITEM
A1. APPOINT AL REYES AS PRECINCTS ONE
AND FOUR LAW ENFORCEMENT REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTEE TO CAPCOG LAW ENFORCEMENT
EDUCATION COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. (DAVIS, GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
No action required.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D. #3 MINUTES FOR
VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 1, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PURCHASE QUICKBOOKS PRE-PRINTED CHECKS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PREPARE AN APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HOME FUNDS FOR A 2005 AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESTITUTION PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN ON THE VISION VILLAGE PROJECT.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
LBJ AUDITORIUM, DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275
PUBLIC MEETING
MARCH 22, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER
600 WEST CARRIE MANOR STREET
MANOR, TEXAS
PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A PERMIT TO STOCK A TOTAL OF 60 STERILE ASIAN GRASS CARP (WHITE AMUR) AT NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARKS AND 40 GRASS CARP AT EAST METROPOLITAN PARK. THE FISH WILL BE STOCKED IN A TOTAL OF 5 PONDS AT NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST, AND EAST METROPOLITAN PARKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2005 3:20 PM