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, July 12, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 NEAR MANOR THAT HAS BEEN ABANDONED
BY THE STATE TO BE KNOWN AS “SUNCREST ROAD” IN PRECINCT ONE. (ACTION ITEM
#2) (DAVIS)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 NEAR MANOR THAT
HAS BEEN ABANDONED BY THE STATE TO BE KNOWN AS “SUNCREST ROAD” IN PRECINCT
ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CANDIDATE PROJECT FOR 2006 BUILD CENTRAL TEXAS PROGRAM FROM CAPITAL
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GUIDELINES FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS
FOR ARTERIAL CONSTRUCTION. (SONLEITNER AND DAVIS)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN PARK
AT BLACKHAWK II, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CYPRESS
CANYON 1-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACIITIES IN CYPRESS
CANYON 1-B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATING TO THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY AND HEATHERWILDE
BOULEVARD CIP PROJECTS:
A. REALLOCATION OF UP TO $2,855,000 OF SURPLUS 1997 BOND
FUNDS FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY AND HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD CIP PROJECTS;
B. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY THROUGH THE SETTLERS MEADOW AND GASTON
SHELTON SUBDIVISIONS; AND
C. A ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF NORTHTOWN,
LTD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY AND HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD.
(SONLEITNER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR BELLA FORTUNA, A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR:
A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPERS,
JOHN MICHAEL BURATTI AND DAVEY L. BURATTI; AND
B. BELLA FORTUNA PRELIMINARY PLAN (421 LOTS – 158.20 ACRES
– BRADSHAW ROAD – NO FISCAL POSTING IS REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY COA – AUSTIN ETJ). (GOMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATEWIDE
AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 05.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED FY 06 EXEMPTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION;
B. OVER 65 YEARS OF AGE AND DISABLED EXEMPTION; AND
C. HISTORICAL EXEMPTIONS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED FY 05 INDIRECT COST RATES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $472,946.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 24, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2005.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS
ON REQUEST FOR TWO ADDITIONAL FTE’S IN THE ITS DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE IJS
TIBURON PUBLIC SAFETY FACTS SYSTEMS WITHIN DEPARTMENT’S INTERNAL RESOURCES
THROUGH FY 06.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS;
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – COUNTY CLERK – SALARY ADJUSTMENT
– TRAVIS COUNTY CODE § 10.03002; AND
C. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – COUNTY CLERK – EMPLOYMENT
OF SPECIAL PROJECT EMPLOYEES – TRAVIS COUNTY CODE §10.0155.
Added to consent.
17. A. APPROVE OFFERING
OPTIONAL 100% VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD&D)
TO EMPLOYEES; AND
B. AUTHORIZE PAY-ROLL DEDUCTION FOR THE VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL
COVERAGE, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2005.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FY 05 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) JOB ANALYSIS AND MARKET SALARY SURVEY
FOR:
A. POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
B. POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ARCHITECTURAL SPACE PROGRAM, SITE PLAN OPTIONS AND PROJECT COST ESTIMATES
FOR THE REPLACEMENT HOUSING PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX
(TCCC).
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REPORT FOR FY 05 SECOND QUARTER EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
TO APPROVE THE USE OF ADDITIONAL “VARIANCE OR EMERGENCY” BEDS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00263JJ FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE ONE) WITH C. C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES.
(TNR) (DAVIS)
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23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) CHEVROLET
VEHICLES FROM THE HOUSTON – GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO.
ILA98-858. (TNR)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT (NO. LA050245JW)
WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE LEASE OF FACILITY SPACE AND
UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE
EDUCATION PROGRAM. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT NO. IL990109OJ, CITY OF AUSTIN/DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE, TO PROVIDE
SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
(SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00267RG, INTELLIGENT OFFICE PRODUCTS, FOR REMANUFACTURED
TONER CARTRIDGES. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF SURVEYING SERVICES ON THE OLD KIMBRO ROAD PROJECT FROM MARTINEZ, WRIGHT
AND MENDEZ FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024
(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TNR) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MOBILE STORAGE
SYSTEMS OFF TXMAS STATE CONTRACT FROM SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS FOR THE DISTRICT
CLERK. (FAC. MGMT.) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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31. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF DELINQUENT CHILD
SUPPORT PAYORS PLACED ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES UNDER CONSIDERATION DURING THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE 79TH TEXAS
LEGISLATURE. (A LIST MAY BE OBTAINED FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT.)
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33. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COORDINATOR, MIKE TREMBLE, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2005.
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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 7.1 & 3
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN VELMA POWE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 & 3
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KEN RUSH V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 &3
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF MAGNA-FLOW INTERNATIONAL, INC., PERMIT NO. WQ04484-000, TCEQ DOCKET NO. 2005-0199-SLG. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITH PAY FOR A JUVENILE PROBATION EMPLOYEE, SLOT 64. 1 & 3
40. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY ISSUES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE. 4
41. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT. 1
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT. 1
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPOINT INTERIM CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING COORDINATOR AND INTERIM EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR AND TAKE RELATED PERSONNEL ACTIONS AS NEEDED. 3
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 JUNE 21, 2005.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 28, 2005.
C5. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 21, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 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 MEETING OF MAY 3, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 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 AND MAY 10, 2005.
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, JULY 12, 2005, 6:00 P.M.
1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION.
2. REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 22, JUNE 23 AND JUNE 28, 2005 MEETINGS.
3. REVIEW AND CONSIDER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECTS DURING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- JAIL FACILITY PROJECT;
- DRAINAGE, BRIDGE AND MOBILITY PROJECTS; AND
- PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS.
4. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, IF ANY, FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OR SCOPE OF PROPOSED PROJECTS:
- JAIL FACILITY PROJECT;
- DRAINAGE, BRIDGE AND MOBILITY PROJECTS; AND
- PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PROJECTS.
5. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 2ND REPORT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
6. DISCUSS PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS (WEEKS OF JULY 25TH AND AUGUST 1ST).
7. REVIEW AND DISCUSS NEXT MEETING AGENDA.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JULY 11, 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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Thursday, July 14, 2005 9:36 AM