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 29, 2005
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF DAMON JAY MILLER TO THE CITIZENS AND EMPLOYEES OF TRAVIS
AND BASTROP COUNTIES. (DAUGHERTY)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL
2 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2005 AS "WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ONE NEW FTE-9 PLANNER/MANAGEMENT/RESEARCH SPEC SR. WITHIN
THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE, IFB B050027RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, PREMIUM CUTS LAWN
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE, INC. (TNR PARKS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING:
A. NO. 02T00200MP, AUSTIN CHRONICLE;
B. NO. 02T00201MP, TIENG VIET MAGAZINE;
C. NO. 02T00222MP, THE VILLAGER;
D. NO. 02T00223MP, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE;
E. NO. 02T00224MP, OAK HILL GAZETTE;
F. NO. 02T00225MP, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER;
G. NO. 02T00226MP, EL MUNDO NEWSPAPER; AND
H. NO. 02T00227MP, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS. (PURCHASING)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B050034DR FOR DUAL ANTENNA RADAR UNITS. (TCSO) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL
PLUMBING SERVICES, IFB NO. B050048DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, 5F MECHANICAL GROUP
INC. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EROSION
CONTROL SERVICES, IFB NO. B050046MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, MATOKA, INC. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
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9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR URINALYSIS DRUG SCREENS:
A. NO. 03T00221OJ, PHAMATECH, INC. (JUVENILE COURT); AND
B. NO. 03T00222OJ, DRUG TESTING SERVICES (SHERIFF). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING
REGARDING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO RFQ NO. Q050047-MB,
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES, TCCC DESIGN BUILD PROJECT; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EVALUATION
COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION ON FIRMS TO BE SHORTLISTED, SELECT THE HIGHEST
RANKED FIRM AND AUTHORIZE COMMITTEE TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE NORTH POND (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 14.95 ACRES - ROSS ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: ELM
CREEK, SECTION 3 (LONG FORM PLAT - 28 LOTS - 7.15 ACRES - U.S. HWY 290 - FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY
M.U.D. NO.14 - CITY OF ELGIN ETJ). (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: VISTA ROYALE, PHASE 1 (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 38.379 ACRES - FM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO ADDRESS FLOODING ISSUES ON WALNUT CREEK IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY.
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15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA OF AUSTIN FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION
OF THE SWIMMING POOL AT EAST METRO PARK. (DAVIS)
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16. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO GATTIS
SCHOOL ROAD. (SONLEITNER)
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17. 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
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
THE 2005 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (FORMERLY THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT LLEBG) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
EQUIPMENT;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE BYRNE FORMULA GRANT FY 05 IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
THE DEPARTMENT IS REQUESTING TO HAVE THE TERMINATION DATE OF THE GRANT EXTENDED
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2005;
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO AUGMENT THE SERVICES PROVIDED
BY THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT;
D. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06;
E. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR
FY 05; AND
F. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HOUSING WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. 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 $264,054.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 11 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2005.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
22. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REPORTS FOR FY05 1ST QUARTER HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND AND EMPLOYEE FY04
HEALTH CARE.
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO PURCHASE DPS DATA FOR RECONSTITUTION OF JURY WHEEL.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT LESLIE POOL, A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, TO THE TRAVIS
COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
Added to consent.
27. A. INTRODUCTION OF
SECRETARY OF STATE ROGER WILLIAMS; AND
B. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE
HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION, FUNDING, ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK AND RELATED ISSUES.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO REAPPOINT DAVID MARSH TO SERVE AS A TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTEE
TO THE AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A TAX CREDIT APPLICATION BY A.T.
SOUTH FIRST-SLAUGHTER, LP WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 9401 S. FIRST STREET.
(GÓMEZ)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO INSTRUCT THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
A. COMPILE AN ESTIMATE OF ALL COSTS FOR PRESENT DELINQUENT
TAX COLLECTIONS;
B. SUMMARIZE PERFORMANCE DATA FROM RELEVANT COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
TO BE PROVIDED IN REPORT FORM TO COMMISSIONERS COURT NO LATER THAN APRIL 12,
2005; AND
C. RECEIVE PROPOSED RFI FOR COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES FROM PURCHASING AGENT AND ISSUE RFI FOR COLLECTION
AND ENFORCEMENT OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES, WITH RESPONSES TO BE DELIVERED
TO THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT NO LATER THAN APRIL 12, 2005. (GÓMEZ)
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
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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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.
32. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR REAL ESTATE SERVICES WITH INVESTORS ALLIANCE. 1
33. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ARTERIAL A, INCLUDING RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, IMPACT ON WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.'S PERMIT CAPACITY AND RELATED TYPE I LANDFILL ISSUES. 1 and 2
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, MARCH 29, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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, MARCH 29, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR ON THE CONTRACT WITH AGAPE AUSTIN AREA HOUSING, INC., TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
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2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
3. RECEIVE STAFF REPORT ON THE STATUS AND MANAGEMENT OF PAST AND CURRENT COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
4. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMITTEE OPERATING PROCEDURES, BYLAWS AND MEETING ARRANGEMENTS.
ADJOURN.
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