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 19, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE
THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF LOTS 22 THROUGH 30 LOCATED IN STONEY RIDGE SECTION 5B – A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT FOUR. (ACTION ITEM 18) (GÓMEZ)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
22ND ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” IN TRAVIS COUNTY ON AUGUST 2, 2005.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY
SERVICE FOR THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 06; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING FOR
THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON:
A. REPORT OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS’
SALARIES; AND
B. CONTENT OF AND SCHEDULE FOR PUBLISHING ADVERTISEMENT REGARDING
TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS RELATED TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD
OF MANAGERS:
A. A PROCESS FOR APPOINTING OR REAPPOINTING INDIVIDUALS TO
THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS; AND
B. REAPPOINTMENT OF MANAGER CLARKE HEIDRICK TO A FOUR-YEAR
TERM.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $262,660.82 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 7, 2005.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS;
Added to consent.
B. NON-ROUTINE – SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING
AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATORS.
Taken into Executive Session.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PHASE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING:
A. RELOCATE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES SERVICE CENTER,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND FIRE MARSHAL
DIVISIONS;
B. RELOCATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AND FIRE MARSHAL DIVISIONS;
C. RELOCATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISIONS FROM PALM
SQUARE;
D. DEVELOP AN OFFICE SPACE AREA FOR TRANSITIONAL USE; OR
E. NONE OF THE ABOVE.
Postponed until Thursday's Commissioners Court Work Session (7/21/05).
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL SAFETY
CONSORTIUM GRANT APPLICATION.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON NEW JAIL
CONSTRUCTION.
(Taken up with Item 13.)
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13. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE CITIZENS BOND
ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FY 2005 PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM.
(Taken up with Item 12.)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FORD VANS
FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. ILA98-858.
(TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC
MONITORING, RFP NO. P050059-OJ, TO THE BEST-QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, GENERAL
SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. (PRETRIAL SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00006RG, VISTA SCAPE, INC., FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE.
(JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
05T00039JT WITH LAKE LBJ MARINELAND FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE/TNR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25’ DRAINAGE
EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOTS 22 THROUGH 30 LOCATED IN STONEY RIDGE SECTION
5B – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: COMANCHE CANYON RANCH SECTION ONE
(LONG FORM PLAT – 103 LOTS – 48.344 ACRES – OASIS BLUFF DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED
WITH CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT #17 – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN LONG RANGE SOLID WASTE PLANNING TASK FORCE:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE TASK FORCE; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY DELAYING FURTHER ACTION ON SOLID WASTE ISSUES
UNTIL COMPLETION OF TASK FORCE WORK.
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21. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON INTERIM RULES
ON WATER QUALITY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED UNDER CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE TEXAS HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE IDLING RULE, A
COMPONENT OF THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT (EAC).
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CONDUCT ABBREVIATED MARKET SALARY SURVEY FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES
IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING ROAD MAINTENANCE
WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2005.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRAVIS COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SECURITY ISSUES, INCLUDING
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND AN APPROPRIATE CHARGE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REPORT ON THE FY05 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT THREE PILOT PROJECT WITH
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUREAU FOR COLLECTION SERVICES, INCLUDING REQUEST TO EXTEND
PILOT AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN:
A. THE PRINTING OF THE COMBINED CHARITIES BOOKLETS;
B. DISTRIBUTION OF A LETTER ANNOUNCING THE CAMPAIGN WITH
THE AUGUST 15, 2005 EMPLOYEE PAYCHECKS;
C. PERIODICALLY POSTING OF A COMBINED CHARITIES NEWSLETTER
ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY INTRANET; AND
D. DISTRIBUTION OF NEWSLETTER WITH PAYCHECKS FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO COUNTY INTRANET.
Added to consent.
29. 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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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO ADOPT STRATEGY AND SCHEDULE TO SELECT EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR.
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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.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. DOWER, CAUSE NO. 2544 (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DEFENDANTS UNKNOWN (MILTON RAY CULWELL RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WILLIAM B. COTTON (TRACY R. NELSON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. COST PEARSON (JOHN MICHAEL POPE, ANDREW J. MARYE AND WILLIAM CORY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RICKY AND NELL MATHIS (GLORIA A. GUZMAN/CARLOS MOLINA RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ANTONIO TREVINO AND CINDA A. CALDERON (HAGGERTY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORPORATION (LOUIE HAUSMAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 7.1 & 3
39. 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
40. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT. 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 JULY 5, 2005.
C4. APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON RECENT COURT RULING REGARDING REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITIES AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FUND A HALF-TIME EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST THE CORPORATION MANAGER IN ADDRESSING AN INCREASED WORKLOAD, INCLUDING HOME PROGRAMS, COMPLIANCE AUDITS, GRANT PREPARATIONS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, ADMINISTRATION OF HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER URGENT CORPORATION NEEDS AND TO GAIN THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERTISE TO REPLACE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE CONSULTANT.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO FUND A HALF-TIME EMPLOYEE TO ASSIST THE CORPORATION MANAGER IN ADDRESSING AN INCREASED WORKLOAD, INCLUDING HOME PROGRAMS, COMPLIANCE AUDITS, GRANT PREPARATIONS, RESEARCH PROJECTS, ADMINISTRATION OF HOUSING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER URGENT CORPORATION NEEDS AND TO GAIN THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERTISE TO REPLACE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE CONSULTANT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO JOIN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HEALTH FACILITIES FINANCE AUTHORITIES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURT
WORK SESSION
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TX 78701
THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2005, 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS FY 06 BUDGET PARAMETERS.
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2. DISCUSS STATUS AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
FOR EMS STARFLIGHT OPERATIONS.
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3. DISCUSS FIRE MARSHALL OFFICE BUSINESS
PLAN.
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4. DISCUSS RESULTS OF MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE PROCESS REVIEW.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PHASE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING:
A. RELOCATE COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES SERVICE CENTER,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND FIRE MARSHAL
DIVISIONS;
B. RELOCATE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AND FIRE MARSHAL DIVISIONS;
C. RELOCATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISIONS FROM PALM
SQUARE;
D. DEVELOP AN OFFICE SPACE AREA FOR TRANSITIONAL USE; OR
E. NONE OF THE ABOVE.
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2005 TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NORTHERN TRAVIS COUNTY
PFLUGERVILLE JUSTICE CENTER (COURTROOM)
1611 E. PFENNIG LANE
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2005, 7:00 PM
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ COURTROOM
(NED GRANGER BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR), 314 WEST 11TH
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005, 6:00 PM
SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY
BATY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CAFETERIA)
2101 FARO DRIVE
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2005, 6:30 PM
EAST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT ONE SATELLITE SERVICE CENTER
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2005, 6:30 PM
WEST TRAVIS COUNTY
PRECINCT THREE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE COMPLEX,
BUILDING A, (COMMUNITY ROOM)
8656 SH 71 WEST
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2005, 6:30 PM
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Friday, July 22, 2005 10:45 AM