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 19, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS. (A COPY MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING
THE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION DIVISION AT 854-4454) (ACTION ITEM 25)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE DECLARATION OF TUESDAY, APRIL
19, 2005 AS “TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY” AND PRESENT EMPLOYEES
CERTIFICATES AND SERVICE PINS FOR 20, 25 AND 30 YEARS OF SERVICE.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR
JUVENILE PROBATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/SCHOOL
BREAKFAST PROGRAM. THIS APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR
FY 06.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
5. RECEIVE COYOTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
REPORT FROM TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – WILDLIFE SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $517,037.90 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1THROUGH APRIL 7, 2005.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER ADOPTING SECURITY STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES COVERING TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH PLAN ELECTRONIC PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER HEALTH
INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA).
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT
A CLASSIFICATION REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF ALL JOB TITLES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT JOB FAMILY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PRE-AWARD SURVEY AND WAIVER OF COUNTY TRAVEL POLICY TO AUTHORIZE OUT OF
COUNTY AIRCRAFT ASSESSMENT TRAVEL REGARDING PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT HELICOPTERS
FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. P050037-BF.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK CONCESSION
OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S050051-RG, LOCAL LICKS SHAVED ICE, REVENUE GENERATING
CONTRACT. (TNR)
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00125SP WITH CSU LLC FOR RENTAL OF OCE DIGITAL COPIERS. (RMCR)
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13. A. APPROVE CONTRACT
AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF FITZHUGH ROAD BRIDGE AND DUNLAP ROAD BRIDGE, IFB
NO. B050054-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDERS, CACTUS CONCRETE, INC. AND SMITH CONTRACTING
COMPANY RESPECTIVELY; AND
B. REJECT THE BID FOR WIDENING OF OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE.
(TNR)(DAVIS AND DAUGHERTY)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00219RG, DIAMOND SECURITY, FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED
SECURITY GUARD SERVICES. (DRO AND CES)
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00238RV, ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR INSULATION
SERVICES (HHS & VS)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02T00005OJ, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE
INSURANCE COMPANY. (HRMD)
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17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA980105, SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, FOR NOVELL SOFTWARE LICENSING AND
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. (ITS)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02C00118LC, FIRST DATA GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY FRANK SOLUTIONS,
INC.), FOR AN INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE. (DRO AND ITS)
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19. APPROVE FINAL REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT
FOR INTERLOCAL NO. IL010191JW, CITY OF AUSTIN, CTECC PHASE III PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ACCEPTING ASSIGNMENT OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING A 53-ACRE
PARCEL FROM “NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION” (FRANZETTI TRACT) LOCATED
ON CITY PARK ROAD IN WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY TO BECOME PART OF THE BALCONES
CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR COMANCHE CANYON RANCH, A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
THREE:
A. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-2-172(A) OF CHAPTER
30 TO ALLOW FOR PRIVATE STREETS IN A SUBDIVISION; AND
B. COMANCHE CANYON RANCH PRELIMINARY PLAN (158 LOTS – 468.2
ACRES – COMANCHE TRAIL – NO FISCAL POSTING IS REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO
BE PROVIDED BY WCID # 17 – AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION
UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN – SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR (UNTIL JULY 14, 2006). (DAUGHERTY)
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 2:00 P.M.
23. A. RECEIVE
REPORT ON VISION, INTEREST STATEMENTS AND PROPOSAL STATEMENTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST
TRAVIS COUNTY GROWTH DIALOG; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STRATEGY FOR OFFICIAL
COUNTY RESPONSES AND IMPLEMENTATION.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS.
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26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2005.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE EMERGENCY EVACUATION
OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION FACILITIES.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DUES DEDUCTION OF AFSCME MEMBERS. (GÓMEZ, DAVIS)
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29. ACCEPT DONATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
FROM WAL-MART TO CONSTABLE OF PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
(RFI) REGARDING COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
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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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM AGAINST HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE OR PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMPLIANCE BY TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION FACILITIES AT 4001 STATE HIGHWAY 620. 1 & 2
35. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 APRIL 5, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. RATIFY PROCLAMATION TO HONOR RON DE LA ROSA ON APRIL 8, 2005.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 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, APRIL 19, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR AN AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM.
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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING
EXPO CENTER – BANQUET HALL
7331 DECKER LANE
AUSTIN TEXAS 78724
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2005, 6:30 P.M. – 8:45 P.M.
CONTACT COMMISSIONER RON DAVIS FOR MORE INFORMATION
AT (512) 854-9111 OR RON.DAVIS@traviscountytx.gov
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REGIONAL WATER QUALITY PROTECTION
PLAN FOR EDWARDS AQUIFER AND CONTRIBUTING ZONE.
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2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE JUVENILE
JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM - JUVENILE COURT.
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3. DISCUSS FY 06 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
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Monday, June 13, 2005 3:00 PM