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 17, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE TOTAL
VACATION OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION: CREEK VIEW SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN
DOCUMENT 200300236, IN PRECINCT FOUR (TOTAL PLAT VACATION – 2 LOTS – 5.0 ACRES-
THAXTON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED – NO SEWAGE SERVICE PROVISION INVOLVED IN
VACATION – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (ACTION ITEM 12) (GÓMEZ)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5’ PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 271, BLOCK O LOCATED IN IMPERIAL VALLEY SECTION
TWO – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (ACTION ITEM 13) (DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
WEEK OF MAY 15 THROUGH 21, 2005 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 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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SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M.
4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE NAMING
OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AT 1000 GUADALUPE STREET. (ACTION ITEM 22) (DAVIS
AND DAUGHERTY)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO FILE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR A
TARGETED CAPACITY EXPANSION GRANT FOR JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAMS IN THE SHERIFF’S
OFFICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL
MOVING SERVICES, IFB NO. B050055-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
A. GRAEBEL AUSTIN MOVERS - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. ALL POINTS MOVING & STORAGE, L. P. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR.
(FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. 03T00260RV FROM DAN A. BADWEY DBA SQUEEKY
CLEAN NORTH TO DIANA ABDI DBA SPARKLING CAR WASH. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00252JT, HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES DBA JIFFY
LUBE, FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
PATROL RIFLES OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM GT DISTRIBUTORS. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR POLICE
MOTORCYCLES, IFB NO. B050074-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, LONE STAR BMW/TRIUMPH.
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050069RE WITH GREATER CALVARY RITES OF PASSAGE FOR MENTORING SERVICES.
(HHS & VS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST REGARDING THE TOTAL VACATION OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION: CREEK VIEW
SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT 200300236, IN PRECINCT FOUR (TOTAL PLAT
VACATION – 2 LOTS – 5.0 ACRES- THAXTON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED – NO SEWAGE
SERVICE PROVISION INVOLVED IN VACATION – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 7.5’ PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT LYING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 271, BLOCK O LOCATED IN IMPERIAL
VALLEY SECTION TWO – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMENTS TO CAMPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING DRAFT 2030
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:45 P.M.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO TYPES I AND IV LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
A. AN OVERALL STRATEGY REGARDING TYPES I AND IV LANDFILLS
IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY;
B. A PERFORMANCE BASED AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES;
C. A SITING ORDINANCE COVERING TYPES I AND IV LANDFILLS IN
TRAVIS COUNTY;
D. A PROPOSAL FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING ARTERIAL
A AND SOLID WASTE ISSUES; AND
E. A PROPOSAL REGARDING PROGRAMS FOR WASTE STREAM REDUCTION,
GREEN BUILDING MARKET DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
OTHER INNOVATIVE WASTE RELATED ACTIVITIES WITH NEIL SELDMAN AND RICK ANTHONY;
AND
F. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STAFF UPDATE ON MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED
OFFICIALS’ SALARIES AND THE FILLING OF VACANCIES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $573,911.78 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 29 THROUGH MAY 5, 2005.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO RELOCATE THE ITS TRAINING CENTER, COUNSELING AND EDUCATION
SERVICES, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMS AND THE FIRE MARSHAL TO 5501 AIRPORT
BLVD. AND TO INCREASE PROJECT FUNDING IN PHASE 2 OF THE AIRPORT BLVD. PROJECT.
Postponed until 6/7/05.
OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE NAMING OF THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AT 1000 GUADALUPE STREET.
(DAVIS AND DAUGHERTY)
This item has been reposted.
23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2005.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER REQUEST BY DUKE BISHOFF FOR
AN ACCOUNTING OF PROCEDURES TAKEN BY RYLANDER INVESTMENT IN SALE OF CERTAIN
ASSETS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FEDERAL EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT FOR THE NET PROCEEDS RESULTING FROM
FEDERAL FORFEITURES.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. RECOMMENDATION FROM BANK DEPOSITORY REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY’S NEW DEPOSITORY BANK; AND
B. AUTHORIZATION FOR INVESTMENT MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT
FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES.
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27. APPROVE BOND FOR DEBORAH RICHARDSON
TO SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED 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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELLE FAUGHT V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MICHAEL GALBERT V. OFFICER CASTILLO ET AL.1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT OF THE FARMERS MARKET WITH RYLANDER INVESTMENT CO., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REPAIR CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. 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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 7, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT OFF D-K RANCH ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS “D-K RANCH COURT” IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 21, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PERRO CAFÉ, RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 1 KLASSEN ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 2.86 ACRES – RIVER HILLS ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
JUNE 21, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR SPRINGBROOK II
BUSINESS PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO:
A. VACATION OF A PORTION OF ROW ALONG PICADILLY DRIVE;
B. PARTIAL VACATION OF SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECT.
2; AND
C. SPRINGBROOK II BUSINESS PARK, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF
SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECT. 2 (SHORT FORM – 12 LOTS – 14.240 ACRES
– PICADILLY DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
WINDERMERE UTILITY CO – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING AN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR AN EMPLOYEE IN TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE’S OFFICE, SLOT 7. 1 & 3 (EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR GRANT PREPARATION SERVICES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS.
ADJOURN
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 17, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
- FEBRUARY 22, 2005
- MARCH 8, 2005
- MARCH 29, 2005
- APRIL 12, 2005
- APRIL 26, 2005
- MAY 5, 2005
- MAY 10, 2005
3. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND FORMATION OF SUBCOMMITTEES.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL JAIL FACILITY PROJECTS AND THEIR ESTIMATED COST.
5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROJECT LISTS AND CONCEPTUAL COST ESTIMATES FOR DRAINAGE, PARKS, OPEN SPACE, BRIDGE AND MOBILITY.
6. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT MEETING AGENDA.
7. ADJOURN.
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY GROWTH DIALOGUE PUBLIC MEETING
BEE CAVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
14300 HAMILTON POOL ROAD
THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 6:00-8:00PM
PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED
CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOUR
TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX
3614 BILL PRICE RD., DEL VALLE, TX 78617
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2005, 9:00 A.M.
MEET AT THE VISITATION CENTER, LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO THE ADMINISTRATION BLDG (DARK BRICK). THE BUILDING IS RELATIVELY NEW AND IS WHITE IN COLOR.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2005 10:10 AM