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, April 5, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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. (ACTION
ITEM 14) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. 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. (ACTION ITEM 15) (DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
33RD YEAR OF THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP). (BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B050049MP, ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, DELIVERED AND FOB PLANT AND REBID. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) CHEVROLET
VEHICLES FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO.
ILA98-858. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE PURCHASE OF EIGHTEEN (18) FORD
VEHICLES FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO.
ILA98-858. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS040093EF WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE YOUTH
AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050054RE WITH AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING. (HHS
& VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050059RE WITH CAPITAL AREA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FOR COUNSELING SERVICES.
(HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050131RE WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS FOR PARKS IMPROVEMENT. (HHS & VS)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC REPAIR
PROJECT, TRAVIS COUNTY USB FACILITY, (ALTERNATE NO. 2 ONLY), IFB NO. B050036RV,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00246JJ, WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, WITH
CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE HIGHEST RANKED FIRM IN REFERENCE TO RFQ NO. Q050047MB, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES, TCCC DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT. (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE OVERLOOK AT FLINTROCK FALLS
(SHORT FORM PLAT – 7 LOTS – 5.97 ACRES – PAWNEE PASS – FISCAL FOR A JOINT
USE DRIVEWAY POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
WCID NO. 17 – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. 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)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE PHASE 1, SECTION B
(LONG FORM PLAT – 178 LOTS – 35.39 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.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STRATUS PROPERTIES OPERATION CO., L.P.
FOR SIGNAGE AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BARTON
CREEK BOULEVARD AND LOST CREEK BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING GERONIMO STREET IN CYPRESS ACRES A-D SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
FOR A PORTION OF GERONIMO STREET; AND
B. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SUNLIT COVE HOME OWNER’S ASSOCIATION.
(DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 969 AND FM 1327; (DAVIS, GÓMEZ)
B. ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENT TO FM 1327; (GÓMEZ) AND
C. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 969. (DAVIS)
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22. 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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23. 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
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH& HUMAN SERVICES
FOR A DRUG COURT GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES
RESOURCES FOR THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT AND THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FOR AN ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM THROUGH 09/30/05; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
(CAPCOG) FOR A SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS TO PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
26. 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 $482,447.13 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 18 THROUGH MARCH 24, 2005.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REPORTS FOR FY05 1ST QUARTER HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND AND EMPLOYEE FY04
HEALTH CARE.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING HAIL DAMAGE TO COUNTY PROPERTY AND VEHICLES DURING A SEVERE STORM
ON MARCH 25, 2005.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR,
EFFECTIVE APRIL 30, 2005;
B. POST EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION IMMEDIATELY;
AND
C. ADOPT STRATEGY TO FILL THIS POSITION TEMPORARILY AND MAKE
PERMANENT HIRE, AS JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRE.
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OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. APPROVE RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO SURVEY LAND IN
THROCKMORTON COUNTY.
Added to consent.
33. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR MONEY
TRANSFER SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE USER AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR EXECUTION OF
TRANSFER OF FUNDS (WIRE TRANSFER).
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. RECEIVE REPORT ON PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS;
AND
B. SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 19, 2005.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON EXPENSES AND FORM AN ONGOING POLICY RELATED TO PARKING FOR ELECTION WORKERS
STAFFING THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EARLY VOTING POLLING SITE.
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36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF NORTHCROSS MALL AS AN EARLY VOTING POLLING
PLACE.
Added to consent.
37. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2004 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT FIVE CONSTABLE.
Added to consent.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) FOR BANK DEPOSITORY CONTRACT;
AND
B. NOTIFICATION OF THE RFA IN TRAVIS COUNTY NEWSPAPER.
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO HAVE TRAVIS COUNTY DECLARED A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA UNDER FEMA
GUIDELINES AS A RESULT OF DAMAGE SUSTAINED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2005.
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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 LEGAL ADVICE ON CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY FOR 2005 EVENT. 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 MARCH 8, 2005.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 15, 2005.
C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C6. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING CARMEN LOMAS GARZA ON HER 15TH YEAR CELEBRATION OF HER 1ST CHILDREN’S BOOK “FAMILY PICTURES”. (GÓMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 8 AND MARCH 15, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
ANNUAL R.S.V.P. RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
HILTON HOTEL
500 EAST FOURTH STREET
AUSTIN, TX 78701
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLANS, GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE FUTURE.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
LBJ AUDITORIUM, DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78713
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 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)
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