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 22, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: TRAILRIDER’S SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
3, THIEM RANCH (LONG FORM PLAT – 15 LOTS – 43.292 ACRES – ABRAHAMSON ROAD
– FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE
SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SETON
MEDICAL CENTER’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH
20 THROUGH MARCH 26, 2005 AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
(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 $605,577.58 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 4 THROUGH MARCH 10, 2005.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS TO PROGRAMMING FOR INMATES AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PERSONS RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE
CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PATIENT LANDING FEE CURRENTLY CHARGED TO HOSPITALS FOR RECEIVING A PATIENT
VIA STAR FLIGHT.
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9. RECEIVE FIRST QUARTERLY REPORT ON PERFORMANCE
MEASURES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT AND EMS GROUND SERVICES.
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10. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF CYRIL FRIDAY
TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 9-1-1 TASK FORCE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE LEASE OF XEROX COPIER/PRINTER
FROM THE XEROX CORPORATION OFF STATE CONTRACT. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
RESOURCES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASING OFFICE EMPLOYEE EXPENSES FOR ATTENDING OUTREACH
WORKSHOP. (PURCHASING/ HUB PROGRAM) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL
NO. IL030055EF WITH TEXAS CLOSED CAPTIONING REPORTERS FOR CLOSED AND OPEN
CAPTIONING SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A PORTABLE
HUMAN PATIENT SIMULATOR, RFP NO. P050015OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, MEDICAL
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (EMERGENCY SERVICES, STAR FLIGHT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
7, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC., FOR REMODEL SERVICES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOLT BUILDING.
(FM) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00179LD, ARROW ENERGY, INC, FOR AVIATION FUEL. (STARFLIGHT)
(GÓMEZ)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE KENNEDY
RIDGE SUBDIVISION ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B050011JJ, TO
THE LOW BIDDER, RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. (TNR) (DAVIS)
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18. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR VOICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSOURCING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. P050006LC, TO THE FOLLOWING LOWEST AND BEST PROPOSERS:
1.) OPTION A - AFFILIATED TELEPHONE OF AUSTIN; AND
2.) OPTION C - CALL ONE, INC.;
B. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR OPTION B. (ITS)
(GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00162LD, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
BODY ARMOR. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC
AND PRECINCT 3 OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B050050MP:
A. REJECT LOW BID; AND
B. AWARD CONTRACT TO THE SECOND LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, BLUEBONNET
CLEANING INC. (FM) (DAUGHERTY)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: TRAILRIDER’S SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 3, THIEM RANCH (LONG FORM PLAT – 15 LOTS – 43.292 ACRES – ABRAHAMSON
ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAVIS)
Postponed until 3/29/05.
22. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A JOINT USE DRIVEWAY FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT
F5, NORTHWEST HILLS, SEC 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR RIVER DANCE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE AND DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
FOR KENNEDY RIDGE ESTATES SECTION 1 AND 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE.
(DAVIS)
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25. 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
– FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE
SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
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26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMENTS TO CAMPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING DRAFT 2030
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
27. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU
OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE 2005 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT
(SCAAP) IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR
EXPENDITURES.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE DESIGNATION OF EDWARD M. RACHT, M.D., AS AN SECOND ALTERNATE
HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
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OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2005.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE COUNTY STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN ENVISION
CENTRAL TEXAS PROCESS.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUPPORT A TOLL ROAD STUDY
AND SCOPE.
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34. RECEIVE DONATIONS OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. $10,000.00 FROM H.E.B. GROCERY FOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 UNIT;
B. A DELL INSPIRON 1000 NOTEBOOK COMPUTER FROM BRET PLYMIRE
TO BE USED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVE TEAM;
C. COVERT CAMERAS AND MICROPHONES, APPROXIMATE VALUE $1,000,
FROM JEFFREY L. GREEN, CHIEF OF POLICE, HOLLAND, TEXAS, FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OPERATIONS BY THE MAJOR CRIMES DEPARTMENT; AND
D. 15 M1 GARAND CEREMONIAL RIFLES, FROM THE U.S. ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE
AND ARMAMENTS COMMAND, FOR USE BY THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONOR GUARD IN CEREMONIES.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY FLEET SERVICES TO PURCHASE ONE ¾ TON CREW CAB
PICKUP INSTEAD OF ONE REPLACEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL SEDAN FOR UNDERCOVER
USE.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT JEANNE STAMP TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DAVID MARSH TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO
THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed until 3/29/05.
38. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORTS FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2004 FROM:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF;
B. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE;
C. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO;
D. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE; AND
E. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR.
Added to consent.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RECALCULATION OF ELECTION EQUIPMENT USAGE AMOUNTS FOLLOWING
THE HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT (HAVA) GRANT FUNDS.
Added to consent.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
40. 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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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.
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LEANDER ISD, ET AL V. GENERA FOOD EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY COMPANY DBA GENERAL HOTEL SUPPLY COMPANY (KAREN WELLSPRING RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. 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
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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 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 JANUARY 4,
JANUARY 11 AND MARCH 1, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
Travis County Health Facilities Development Corporation
Capital Industrial Development Corporation
Capital Health Facilities Development Corporation
Travis County Development Authority
Travis County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 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 JANUARY 4
AND MARCH 1, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
PUBLIC MEETING
EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER
600 WEST CARRIE MANOR STREET
MANOR, TEXAS
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
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.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. RECEIVE ANNUAL PRESENTATION FROM CRIMINAL
JUDGES.
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2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM BASIC NEEDS
COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS.
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3. RECEIVE PERFORMANCE REPORT FROM AUSTIN
TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER.
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Last Modified:
Monday, June 13, 2005 2:51 PM