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 24, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE
THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG
THE BACK OF LOT 36 AND A DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON
LOT LINE OF LOTS 36 AND 37 LOCATED IN LONG BRANCH VALLEY SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 13) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS
TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY. (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
3. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROCUREMENT CARD
POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT OFF STATE CONTRACT
THROUGH THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT. (PURCHASING) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04T00130RG, TRAFFIC PAINT, WITH ENNIS PAINT. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE AMENDMENT FORM TO EXTEND AUDIT
DEADLINES FOR FIVE SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS:
A. NO. PS050052RE, THE ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA;
B. NO. PS050063RE, CRIME PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC.;
C. NO. PS050084RE, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS,
INC.;
D. NO. PS050076RE, RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION; AND
E. NO. PS050083RE, YWCA OF GREATER AUSTIN. (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
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6. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO.2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00223LB, ALLIANT DIAGNOSTICS, FOR GENERAL LAB SERVICES.
(SHERIFFS OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04T00187RG, PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES, WITH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SIGN MATERIALS:
A. NO. 04T00229RG, ROCAL INC.;
B. NO. 04T00230RG, VULCAN SIGNS; AND
C. NO. 04T00231RG, NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SIGN HARDWARE:
A. NO. 05T00166RG, ROADRUNNER TRAFFIC & SUPPLY;
B. NO. 05T00167RG, VULCAN SIGNS;
C. NO. 05T00168RG, LAIRD PLASTICS; AND
D. NO. 05T00169RG, ALLIED TUBE & CONDUIT. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION
SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE PURCHASE, RFO NO. O050032-LC, FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE FROM LEGADERO SOFTWARE, INC. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA960322, TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM, WITH EASY ACCESS, INC. (ITS/TAX
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00020JJ, BLAKE MANOR ROAD REALIGNMENT, WITH AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTOR,
LP. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF
A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE BACK OF LOT 36 AND A DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 36 AND 37 LOCATED IN LONG BRANCH
VALLEY SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RANCHES AT HAMILTON POOL (LONG
FORM PLAT – 16 LOTS – 384.74 ACRES – HAMILTON POOL ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH
TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL
ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION 7 (LONG FORM
PLAT – 44 LOTS – 28.855 ACRES – SENNA HILLS DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS
COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY SENNA HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
– CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SELECT TWO BOARD MEMBERS TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE PARKE OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR LAND IN THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE
(BCP) LOCATED WITHIN THE PARKE. (DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A YMCA LEASE AGREEMENT FOR EAST METROPOLITAN PARK POOL COMPLEX. (DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN MEADOWS
AT CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (SONLEITNER)
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19. 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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20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMENTS TO CAMPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING DRAFT 2030
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
A. A PERFORMANCE BASED AGREEMENT WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES;
B. A SITING ORDINANCE COVERING TYPES I AND IV LANDFILLS IN
TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
C. A PROPOSAL FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. REGARDING ARTERIAL
A AND SOLID WASTE ISSUES.
Postponed two weeks.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
COMMUNITY SERVICE, THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION, FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THIS APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE
EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06; AND
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH FEMA/GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT FOR THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT. GRANT CONTRACT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
24. 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 $433,276.17 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 6 THROUGH MAY 12, 2005.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Passed without discussion.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MGT OF AMERICA’S PEACE OFFICER COMPENSATION STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS AND OPTIONS.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE
ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET PROCESS.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REAPPOINTMENT OF HENRY GILMORE, JOHANNA ZMUD AND LOWELL LEBERMANN AS
TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY
BOARD. (BISCOE AND SONLEITNER)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM DISTRICT CLERK FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
FOR FACTS DATA ENTRY.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING USE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHCROSS MALL FOR ELECTIONS RUNOFF EARLY VOTING
POLLING SITE.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
32. 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.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELLE FAUGHT V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
35. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REPAIR CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. 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 MAY 3, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 14, 2005, TO CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER OF REJECTION OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREETS AND ACCEPT THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO DECLARATIONS OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE ROB ROY, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 28, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 22, 23 & 24, BEE CREEK HILL, SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT – 1 LOT – 0.763 ACRES – BUMBLE BEE DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION OF ISSUES REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SICKLE CELL
ANEMIA ASSOCIATION.
Postponed one week.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COLLABORATIVE VENTURE ON THE
IMPROVEMENT OF HOWARD LANE TO SH130.
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A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR CONTRIBUTION
FOR REGIONAL AIR QUALITY RELATED PROJECTS IN FY 06 BUDGET.
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A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE TO USE OUTDOOR PREMISES AT 1811 SPRINGDALE,
PRECINCT ONE JP AND CONSTABLE OFFICES, FOR COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF 18 YEARS
OF REPAIRING AND REHABILITATING HOMES IN OUR COMMUNITY. (BISCOE AND DAVIS)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 24, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 1 AND FEBRUARY 8, 2005.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES 2001-1.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FOR COMPLIANCE AUDITS.
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 24, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 17, 2005 MEETING.
3. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMITTEE SCHEDULE AND SUBCOMMITTEES.
4. REVIEW AND CONSIDER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECTS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- JAIL FACILITY PROJECT
- DRAINAGE, BRIDGE AND MOBILITY PROJECTS
- PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS
5. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
6. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT MEETING AGENDA.
7. ADJOURN.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS PRESENTATION BY
COUNCIL FOR AT RISK YOUTH.
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2. DISCUSS STATUS OF FY 06 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
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3. DISCUSS VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO JAIL
OVERCROWDING, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. FUNDING SOURCES FOR HOUSING INMATES OUT-OF-COUNTY IF THE
NEED ARISES;
B. POTENTIAL SHORTAGES IN SHERIFF’S OPERATION BUDGET AND
STEPS TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES; AND
C. NEED TO PETITION THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADD 144 VARIANCE BEDS TO CURRENT AUTHORIZATION FOR 572
VARIANCE BEDS.
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CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOUR
TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX
3614 BILL PRICE RD., DEL VALLE, TX 78617
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005, 10:00 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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