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, May 10, 2005
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
MAY 18, 2005 GARDNER-BETTS ART AUCTION AND ONGOING LEAD SPONSORSHIP BY THE
REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF AUSTIN. (SONLEITNER)
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2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LAW
DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RIVER
CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION ON ITS 22nd ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION DAY AWARDS CEREMONY.
(GÓMEZ)
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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 $373,098.51 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 22 THROUGH APRIL 28, 2005.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. A DEDICATION PLAQUE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT THREE
OFFICE BUILDINGS AT OAK HILL; AND
B. A DATE FOR THE DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS AT OAK HILL. (DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION TO RELOCATE THE ITS TRAINING CENTER, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
SERVICES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMS AND THE FIRE MARSHAL TO 5501 AIRPORT
BLVD. AND INCREASE PROJECT FUNDING IN PHASE 2 OF THE AIRPORT BLVD. PROJECT.
Postponed one week.
8. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON RECRUITMENT EFFORTS AND STRATEGY TO FILL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
COORDINATOR POSITION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT FORM TO TRANSFER TWENTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE
SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. (PURCHASING) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE TWO (2) BOATS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(1), TRANSFER PROPERTY TO THE VOLENTE VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT (ESD #4). (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ASPHALTIC
ROAD MATERIALS, DELIVERED AND FOB PLANT, IFB NO. B050078-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING
LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
A. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FOR LINE ITEMS 2A, 2B, 5A
THRU 5D;
B. CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD FOR LINE ITEMS 1A THRU 4D;
C. RTI HOT MIX, FOR LINE ITEMS 2C, 2D, 3A THRU 3D; AND
D. INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC., FOR LINE ITEM 1A THRU 1D AND
4A THRU 4D. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS
SPECTROMETER, IFB NO. B050053-RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, THERMO FINNIGAN.
(MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) UTILITY
TRACTORS AND FIVE (5) BUSH HOG SHREDDERS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING
COOPERATIVE, BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR NON OEM AUTOMOTIVE PARTS:
A. NO. 03T00251-RG, O'REILLY AUTO PARTS;
B. NO. 03T00252-RG, TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES;
C. NO. 03T00253-RG, CARQUEST AUTO PARTS #176; AND
D. NO. 03T00254-RG, ARNOLD OIL COMPANY. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COUNTYWIDE
FURNITURE, IFB NO. B050063-OJ, TO THE FOLLOWING BIDDERS:
A. CORPORATE EXPRESS: HON, GLOBAL, NATIONAL, KIMBALL;
B. THE CHAIR MAN: MERIT SEATING, DABREVI DESIGNS, INC.;
C. WE BID FURNITURE: LA-Z BOY, MAYLINE, ALLSTEEL;
D. JOHN GRIFFIN: NOVA SOLUTIONS, KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL; AND
E. J.R., INC.: VIRCO. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL
NO. IL010019JW, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, FOR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
SERVICES THROUGH REFERRALS BY THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. PS000211JW FROM CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL & RTC TO HMIH CEDAR
CREST LLC DBA CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL & RTC. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. 05AE0139JJ FROM AXIOM-BLAIR ENGINEERING TO AXIOM ENGINEERS,
INC. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACT AWARDS:
A. THE FY 2005 TYPE "C" HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B050061-JJ,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC.; AND
B. THE FY 2005 TYPE "F" HMAC OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B050062-JJ,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, J.D. RAMMING PAVING CO., INC. (TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
21. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE JOINT USE ACCESS EASEMENT LOCATED IN EANES CANYON ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: RANCHO ALTO PRELIMINARY PLAN (360
LOTS - 76.583 ACRES - FRATE BARKER RD. - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
(DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RIMROCK TRAIL SUBDIVISION (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 14.39 ACRES - RIMROCK TRAIL - NO FISCAL POSTING REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CENTRAL
COMMERCE PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON SALARY REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN DONALD WARD AND TRAVIS COUNTY RESULTING
FROM AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STATUS OF TNR WORK PLAN AND NEED TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE STRATEGY TO PERFORM
TASKS RELATED TO WALNUT CREEK EROSION PLAN. (BISCOE)
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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 COMMUTE SOLUTIONS COALITION FOR
A CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUTE SOLUTIONS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT THAT PROVIDES FUNDING TO PURCHASE
INCENTIVES AND PROGRAM MATERIAL FOR THE CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN COMMUTE SOLUTIONS
CHALLENGE;
B. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE
AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT CHANGES
THE END DATE OF THE GRANT TO 08/31/05; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING
PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR GUIDANCE ON THE PROCESS FOR SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.
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OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE MIKE DENTON TO SERVE AS COUNTY COURT-AT-LAW MEMBER
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARD.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MAYOR'S REQUEST FOR COUNTY APPOINTMENT OF NON-VOTING MEMBER TO CITY OF
AUSTIN CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
(A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXCESSIVE FORCE CLAIM AGAINST MICHAEL BOTELLO. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER RECEIVED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KYLE AND SANDRA KINCAID V. COUNTY OF TRAVIS AND RGM CONTRACTORS, IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION NO. A05CA226_LY (1983 FIFTH AMENDMENT TAKINGS). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON OPTIONS FOR SATISFYING JUDGMENTS AGAINST ROEL ZAMORA DBA AAA BAIL BONDS IN FAVOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MICHAEL GALBERT V. OFFICER CASTILLO ET AL.1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON TANNEHILL LANE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 & 2
39. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY FOR 2005 EVENT, AND REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE LONG TERM CONTRACT AFTER 2005. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT OF THE FARMERS MARKET WITH RYLANDER INVESTMENT CO. 1
41. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REPAIR CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE OR PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 19, 2005.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 26, 2005.
C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 14, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 22 AND 23, BLOCK MM, VALLEY LAKE HILLS SECTION ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.499 ACRES- JANET LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 14, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK H, NORTH PARK, SECTION 5 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.762 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 5, APRIL 12 AND APRIL 26, 2005.
3. CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2005; LEVYING A TAX AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT, PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT; CALLING CERTAIN BONDS FOR REDEMPTION; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CHANGE THE FEES CHARGED TO ISSUE BONDS.
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2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JOE C. THOMPSON CENTER, ROOM TO BE DETERMINED
SW CORNER OF DEAN KEETON (26TH ST.) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL JAIL FACILITY PROJECTS AND THEIR ESTIMATED COST.
3. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROJECT LISTS AND CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATES FOR DRAINAGE, PARKS, OPEN SPACE, BRIDGE AND MOBILITY.
4. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND FORMATION OF SUBCOMMITTEES.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2005, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS PRESENTATION ON REENTRY PROGRAM
AT THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER.
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2. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL
PROGRAM.
Item 2 has been pulled from the agenda.
3. DISCUSS MARKET SURVEY RESULTS FOR THE
PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.
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