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 21, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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.) (ACTION ITEM 23) (DAUGHERTY)-
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2. 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, SECTION
2; AND
C. SPRINGBROOK II BUSINESS PARK, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF
SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION 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). (ACTION ITEM 24) (SONLEITNER)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE PFLUGERVILLE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT (NOW ESD NO. 2) FOR 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PFLUGERVILLE
COMMUNITY. (SONLEITNER)
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GEORGE
MORGAN ON RETIREMENT AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY STARFLIGHT.
(BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $249,064.85 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 3 THROUGH JUNE 9, 2005.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN BAT SQUAD TO SHOOT A LOW-BUDGET MOVIE IN
THE OLD JAIL.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO RELOCATE THE ITS TRAINING CENTER TO THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING.
Postponed one week.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXPOSITION
CENTER SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE, IFB NO. B050086-MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN
AUDIO AND VIDEO, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON JAIL OVERCROWDING, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
A. REQUEST TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS TO AUTHORIZE
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
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BOILER
REPLACEMENTS AT THE TCCC BUILDING 250, 310 AND 300, IFB NO. B050071-RV, TO
THE LOW BIDDER, HOT ROD MECHANICAL, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. DECLARE LISTING OF FOUR (4) EXPANDABLE/PORTABLE
BUILDINGS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE THIRTY-DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00230OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION,
FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING - PRETRIAL SERVICES AND JUVENILE PROBATION. (PRETRIAL
SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DEMAND FOR INVOICE FOR SERVICES FOR THE JUMP ON IT PROGRAM PROVIDED UNDER
THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
AUSTIN FOR THE OPERATION OF A SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES (CONGREGATE MEAL) PROGRAM.
(HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO THE
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
SERVICES (CONTRACT NO. IL980084EF). (HHS & VS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL
AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONAL PLUMBING HARDWARE ITEMS, IFB NO. B050081-MP,
TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
A. MARK'S PLUMBING; AND
B. SEXAUER. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A NEW CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES WITH D. LADD
PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00097LD, EMULSIFIED ASPHALT FROM KOCH MATERIALS
COMPANY TO SEMMATERIALS, LP. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00263JJ, EAST METRO PARK (PROJECT ONE), C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD.,
CONTRACTOR. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL050265RE
WITH FRIO COUNTY FOR INCARCERATION OF INMATE SERVICES. (TCSO) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
THE HIGHEST RANKED FIRM IN REFERENCE TO RFQ NO. Q050082-SI, PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES, GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD PROJECT. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. PS040037LB, RENEA HICKS, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (GÓMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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, SECTION
2; AND
C. SPRINGBROOK II BUSINESS PARK, A REPLAT OF A PORTION OF
SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION 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 to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
26. RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR SKY FOREST, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE
VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 3B (LONG FORM PLAT - 124 LOTS - 28.48 ACRES
- KELLY LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE -
SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FROM THE ROUND ROCK INTRUDERS FOR A SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
AT SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK ON JUNE 25 AND 26, 2005. (GÓMEZ)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER OF ABANDONMENT 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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
31. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THE APPLICATION IS FOR FUNDS TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON
LABOR DAY;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FOR A NORTHRIDGE ACRES NON-BORDER COLONIA FUND APPLICATION. A NEW GRANT ADMINISTERED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY WITH NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY MATCH REQUIREMENTS; AND
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH COMMUTE SOLUTIONS COALITION FOR A CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUTE
SOLUTIONS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS TO PURCHASE MATERIALS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY AIR QUALITY
PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION OF ISSUES REGARDING SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SICKLE CELL
ANEMIA ASSOCIATION.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
34. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2005.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF TAXES AND RELATED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 11.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ISSUANCE OF LIMITED OBLIGATION REVENUE BONDS BY EL CAMPO
HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A HEALTH FACILITY LOCATED AT
OR ADJACENT TO 4100 JACKSON AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND OWNED BY WESTMINSTER
MANOR, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTATION.
Postponed one week.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PRECINCT FOUR RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLE BOND FOR SCOTT M. PARKER, JR.
Added to consent.
38. APPROVE BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
TO SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE:
A. NIGEL GUSDORF; AND
B. KEVIN R. MADISON.
Passed without discussion.
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.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MICHAEL GALBERT V. OFFICER CASTILLO ET AL. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM LES FEMMES CULINAIRES ON SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE FOR GAS LINE REPAIRS AT FARMERS MARKET. 1 (SONLEITNER)
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING MATTER. 1 (DAVIS)
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING THE ACTING EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR. 3
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM AUTO CREDIT TO WAIVE LATE FEE, PENALTY AND INTEREST ON 2004 TAXES. 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 31, 2005.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 7, 2005.
C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 26, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 40 AND 41, REPLAT OF LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 5 (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.139 ACRES - CLIFF OVERLOOK - 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 SECURITY ISSUES AT THE HOLT BUILDING. 4 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A2. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY. 1 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 15, MARCY 29, APRIL 12 AND APRIL 19, 2005.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
ON COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
(FOR BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED COUNTY EMPLOYEES)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2005, 4:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CITIZEN BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE TOUR
TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS AND OPEN SPACES SITES
1010 LAVACA STREET, AUSTIN, TX
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2005, 9:30 A.M.
2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETING
EAST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT ONE SATELLITE SERVICE CENTER
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, AUSTIN, TX
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS TRAVIS
COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BUDGET OVERVIEW.
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2. DISCUSS STRATEGIES
FOR ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH JAIL DIVERSION.
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3. DISCUSS NEW JAIL
PLANNING PROJECT.
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2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC MEETING
WEST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT THREE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE COMPLEX (COURTROOM)
8658 SH 71 WEST, AUSTIN, TX
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2005, 6:30 P.M.
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