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 31, 2005
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WATERSEDGE AT RIVER PLACE (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.0 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL POSTING REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (CITY OF AUSTIN) - CITY
OF AUSTIN LIMITED AND FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR THE
PUBLIC PART OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 6E, IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON NEW FTE FOR COUNTY VEHICLE INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE AND LOW INCOME REPAIR
ASSISTANCE, RETROFIT AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE RETIREMENT PROGRAMS, AND ASSOCIATED
FY05 BUDGET TRANSFERS.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR CONTRIBUTION
FOR TRANSPORTATION AND REGIONAL AIR QUALITY RELATED PROJECTS IN FY 06 BUDGET.
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5. APPROVE GRAND OPENING OF EAST METRO
PARK SWIMMING POOL ON JUNE 11, 2005 AT 9:00 A.M.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FOR
THE RISK ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT PROJECT IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE AMENDMENT
EXTENDS THE GRANT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2005 AND ADDS $11,250 TO THE PROJECT.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROCESS FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS OR REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY
HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION OF ISSUES REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SICKLE CELL
ANEMIA ASSOCIATION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $534,019.65 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 13 THROUGH MAY 19, 2005.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HEAT WAVE FOR CUSTOM CAR AND TRUCK SHOW AT THE
EXPO CENTER JULY 22 THROUGH 24, 2005. (BISCOE AND DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
13. APPROVE STARFLIGHT 20TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION ON JUNE 11, 2005 FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
CONTRACT AWARD WITH AVIATION SPECIALTIES UNLIMITED, INC. FOR NIGHT VISION
GOGGLES. (STARFLIGHT)
Added to consent.
15. A. REJECT BID RECEIVED
FOR IFB NO. B050073-RG, ROAD RECYCLING AND REBID; AND
B. APPROVE THREE THIRTY-DAY EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO.
3) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00214RG, AARON CONCRETE, FOR ROAD RECYCLING. (TNR)
Added to consent.
16. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO
COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER ON RFP NO. P050037-BF,
PURCHASE OF HELICOPTERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (STARFLIGHT)
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17. DECLARE TWENTY (20) COMPUTERS AND TWENTY (20) MONITORS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DONATE PROPERTY TO TEENS UNDER GOD, A NON-PROFIT CIVIC ORGANIZATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152(A)(4) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
18. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
17, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS
AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION. (FM)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA020208LC, SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT, WITH BINDVIEW CORPORATION.
(ITS)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00287LD, ACCENT FOODS, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION
SERVICES. (FM)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES:
A. CONTRACT NO. 03T00247RV, EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES LP; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 03T00248LD, GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
INC. (TNR)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CABLING
INSTALLATION SERVICES, TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B050084-JT, TO THE LOW
BIDDER, COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES. (ITS)
Added to consent.
23. A. DECLARE CURRENT
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM (UPS) AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE SAME
AS TRADE-IN ON NEW UPS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE; AND
B. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR
STATE PURCHASE, RFO NO. 050094-JT, FOR UPS REPLACEMENT, TO MARK III SYSTEMS.
(ITS)
24. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00255OJ, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SUPPLIES, FOR MEDICAL
AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, JUVENILE COURT, MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT ROBERT TAYLOR TO FILL THE UNFULFILLED TERM OF CHARLES
DENMAN AS PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT BOARD # 3, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
27. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS
PROPOSED LEGISLATION BEFORE THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (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.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COURTHOUSE SECURITY ISSUES. 1 & 4
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSEPH ALEGRIA V. COUNTY OF TRAVIS (1983 FIFTH AMENDMENT TAKINGS). 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KYLE AND SANDRA KINCAID V. COUNTY OF TRAVIS AND RGM CONTRACTORS (1983 FIFTH AMENDMENT TAKINGS). 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT REGARDING SUBROGATION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN ANGEL HERNANDEZ V. DON DILE. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, EL AL V. GREGORY D. AND CAROL A. TILLITT (ARIEL VIRREY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, EL AL V. FERRIS L. AND KATHERINE F. GROOMS (MARINA RUNDELL RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, EL AL V. HOWARD BOULDIN, JR. (JIMMY AND BELINDA FULTZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, EL AL V. LONNIE D. AND JANICE S. ALLISON (MARINA RUNDELL RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REPAIR CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE OR PURCHASE REAL ESTATE IN SOUTH CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON OPTIONS TO AMEND OR DELETE SECTION 82.203(A)(4), TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, RELATING TO TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLANS OUTSIDE OF ETJ OF CITIES. 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 MAY 10, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 14, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING TOWER ROAD BETWEEN FM 973 AND BOIS D'ARC IN PRECINCT ONE FOR A 90-DAY PERIOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 10" FORCE MAIN AND A 30" STORM SEWER, AS WELL AS RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF ROADWAY.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WORKAUSTIN.COM FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY NAME
AND SEAL.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 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 MAY 10, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 15
AND FEBRUARY 22, 2005
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT AN UPDATED POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH FACILITIES.
ADJOURN
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CBAC)
JOE C. THOMPSON CENTER, ROOM TO BE DETERMINED
SW CORNER OF DEAN KEETON (26TH ST.) AND RED RIVER
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2005 MEETING.
3. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A LIAISON TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S 2006 BOND COMMITTEE.
4. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON JUNE 7TH CBAC REPORT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
5. 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
6. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
7. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT MEETING AGENDA.
8. ADJOURN.
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SITES TOUR
WEST DISTRICT PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE
14624 HAMILTON POOL ROAD (FM 3238), AUSTIN, TX 78738
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2005, 10:00 A.M.
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REGARDING:
Waste Stream Reduction, Green Building Market Development, Local Community Economic Development and Other Innovative Waste Related Activities
BARR MANSION
10463 SPRINKLE ROAD
AUSTIN, TX 78754
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2005
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA:
- INTRODUCTIONS
- CASE STUDIES
- LANDFILL ISSUES: WHY THERE'S A SERIOUS PROBLEM
- NEXT STEPS: THE TAKE ON WHAT MIGHT BE DONE
- QUESTION/ANSWER SESSION
- LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES
- MODELS FOR SOURCE REDUCTION
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, LBJ AUDITORIUM
2313 RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 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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