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, June 14, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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). (ACTION ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. 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). (ACTION ITEM 20) (SONLEITNER)
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3. 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. (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAVIS)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS 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 THREE (BEECHER LANE, BOARDMAN LANE, CHAPIN LANE, CICERO LANE, CLARENDON
LANE, COLERIDGE LANE, COUSTAEAU LANE, EHRLICH ROAD, HUMBOLT LANE, LEOPOLD
LANE, MUIR LANE, PASCAL COURT, ROB ROY ROAD, ST. STEPHENS COVE, STEGNER LANE,
THOUREAU LANE, PASCAL LANE AND ST. STEPHENS SCHOOL ROAD). (ACTION
ITEM 22) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
16TH ANNUAL “JUNETEENTH – EMANCIPATION DAY” CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY,
JUNE 17, 2005. (BISCOE AND DAVIS)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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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 $397,847.64 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 27 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2005.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FY 05 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT FOR POSITIONS THAT
REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, INCLUDING RECOMMENDED JOB TITLES, PAY GRADE
MARKET AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS, AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS.
Postponed two weeks.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. ADDITIONAL WORK COMPLETED BY MGT OF AMERICA, INCLUDING
PEACE OFFICER COMPENSATION STUDY AND PARK RANGER TITLES; AND
B. DISCUSS PEACE OFFICER COMPENSATION STUDY METHODOLOGY RELATED
TO USE OF A SALARY STRUCTURE OR WEIGHTED AVERAGE SALARY MARKET COMPARISON
APPROACH.
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10. A. APPROVE SETTING
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ON JUNE
22, 2005 AT 4:00 P.M.; AND
B. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO EMPLOYEES
WITH JUNE 15, 2005 PAYCHECK.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE ON FY 2006 COUNTY EMPLOYEE,
DEPENDENT AND RETIREE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 10:30 A.M.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON NAMING THE
TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE. (DAVIS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FEES CHARGED TO PATIENTS FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES.
(DAUGHERTY AND SONLEITNER)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON JAIL OVERCROWDING SITUATION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. REQUEST TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TO ADD MORE
VARIANCE BEDS AND STAFFING IMPLICATIONS;
B. COST FOR HOUSING INMATES OUT OF COUNTY;
C. COST FOR LEASING MODULAR BUILDING SYSTEM; AND
D. COST AND BENEFIT OF ADDING A VISITING JUDGE’S COURTROOM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL050252BF
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PARTICIPATION IN A SECOND-GENERATION AVAILABILITY
STUDY FOR MINORITY-OWNED AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES PROCUREMENT
PROGRAMS. (PURCHASING/HUB OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
FROM GULF COAST PAPER THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
(BUYBOARD). (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STORM AND
MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, IFB NO. B050083-DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, DON
YOUNG CO. INC. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT
AWARD FOR JAIL COST ANALYSIS AND MODEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES WITH DELOITTE CONSULTING,
LLP. (AUDITORS OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE 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.
(DAVIS)
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22. 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 THREE (BEECHER
LANE, BOARDMAN LANE, CHAPIN LANE, CICERO LANE, CLARENDON LANE, COLERIDGE LANE,
COUSTAEAU LANE, EHRLICH ROAD, HUMBOLT LANE, LEOPOLD LANE, MUIR LANE, PASCAL
COURT, ROB ROY ROAD, ST. STEPHENS COVE, STEGNER LANE, THOUREAU LANE, PASCAL
LANE AND ST. STEPHENS SCHOOL ROAD). (DAUGHERTY) (ITEM MAY BE TAKEN UP IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR LEGAL ADVICE)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A DIRECT MAILING OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS CONCERNING THE FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION STUDY OF ONION CREEK.
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION
SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION
10C (LONG FORM PLAT – 129 LOTS – 48.16 ACRES – UNIVERSITY CLUB DRIVE – TRUST
DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID
NO. 17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENT TO CHARTER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. ORDER DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK AS COUNTY DEPOSITORY;
B. CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND JP MORGAN CHASE; AND
C. PLEDGEE AGREEMENT FORM AUTHORIZING COLLATERAL FOR COUNTY
DEPOSITS TO BE KEPT AT THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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30. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT NO.
04-C0165 WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DOMESTIC RELATIONS TO
PERFORM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STATE CASE REGISTRY FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO FEDERAL
MANDATE.
Added to consent.
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.
31. CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT AND REPAIR CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM TENANTS AT THE FARMERS MARKET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM NERO ALVARADO FOR REFUND OF DEPOSIT (EXPOSITION CENTER FUND). 1
33. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
35. 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 TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING SADDLE MOUNTAIN TRAIL AND CAPISTRANO TRAIL FOR A YEARLY JULY 4TH PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON VARIOUS LEGISLATION
FROM THE 79TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action required.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS:
A. AMEND SEC. 82.203(A)(4), RELATING TO TEMPORARY SUSPENSION
OF PRELIMINARY PLANS.
B. PUBLISH NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS RELATING TO INTERIM
RULES ON WATER QUALITY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CHANGE TO THE POLICY GUIDELINES REGARDING ADDING A PROCESSING FEE.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT UPDATED POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ADOPT POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.
ADJOURN
PUBLIC HEARING:
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NORTHERN TRAVIS COUNTY
PFLUGERVILLE JUSTICE CENTER (COURTROOM)
1611 E. PFENNIG LANE, PFLUGERVILLE, TX
MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2005, 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(NED GRANGER BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR)
314 WEST 11TH, AUSTIN, TX
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOUR
TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX
3614 BILL PRICE RD., DEL VALLE, TX 78617
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005, 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY
DEL VALLE HIGH SCHOOL (PERFORMING ARTS AUDITORIUM)
5201 ROSS ROAD, DEL VALLE, TX
THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOUR
TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACES SITES
1010 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TX
FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005, 10:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
EAST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT ONE SATELLITE SERVICE CENTER
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, AUSTIN, TX
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WEST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT THREE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE COMPLEX (COURTROOM)
8658 SH 71 WEST, AUSTIN, TX
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
Last Modified:
Tuesday, July 12, 2005 9:14 PM