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 26, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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). (ACTION ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DEBORAH
DRUMMOND FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN EMPLOYMENT
CONNECTIONS, A PILOT PROJECT THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
AND ALCHEMY TRAINING SYSTEMS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BRIEFING FROM THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING PERFORMANCE
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL CARE SERVICES CONTRACT.
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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 $435,282.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 8 THROUGH JULY 14, 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 LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROWN DISTRIBUTING FOR ADVERTISING SIGNAGE IN THE
EXPOSITION CENTER.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CONDUCT AN ABBREVIATED MARKET SALARY SURVEY FOR TWO JOB FAMILIES:
A. FACILITIES EQUIPMENT ROAD/GENERAL MAINTENANCE; AND
B. TECHNICAL AND SKILLED TRADES.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION FEE FOR THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
CENTER.
Postponed one week.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PRESENTATION OF ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON NEW JAIL
CONSTRUCTION.
Postponed one week.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE FY 2005
PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AN E-PROCUREMENT
SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO RFP DEPOT, LLC. (PURCHASING, ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
04T00057RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, FOR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES.
(FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE RENTAL OF PAGERS:
A. A THREE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT
NO. 00T0105-RG, METROCALL; AND
B. AN EXEMPTION ORDER FOR METROCALL FROM THE COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING
ACT. (ES) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00276LD, MARCOR REMEDIATION, FOR ABATEMENT PROJECTS,
TIME AND MATERIALS. (HHS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FROM THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE BUYBOARD, NO. IL030067OJ, AND TXMAS
CONTRACT, NO. TXMAS-3-51V020:
A. CONTRACT NO. 04T00241LD, GRAINGER; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 04TOO242LD, MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF TWO HELICOPTERS FROM AMERICAN
EUROCOPTER, LLC, THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER:
A. CONTRACT AWARD, RFP NO. P050037-BF AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT;
B. EXERCISE OPTION FOR AVIONICS AND MISSION COMPLETION FOR
ONE HELICOPTER UNDER CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, LLC; AND
C. SOURCE OF FUNDING. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STARFLIGHT) (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 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 to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF GENERAL WILLIAMSON DRIVE
IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATES UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SHADY HOLLOW GARDENS (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 2 LOTS - 35.552 ACRES - FRATE BARKER RD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS SECTION 5-B (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 4.417 ACRES - SPANISH OAKS BLVD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -
SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON WRITTEN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN LONG RANGE SOLID WASTE
PLANNING TASK FORCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO DELAY ACTION ON SOLID WASTE ISSUES.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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. (Taken
up with Item A2.)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. GRANT PROVIDES
ENHANCED SERVICES FOR THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
B. CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
A HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT GRANT FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. THE AMENDMENT
PROVIDES ADDITIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR IMPROVED VOTING EQUIPMENT EXPENDITURES;
C. CONTRACT TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE
SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM
FOR FY 06;
D. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM
FOR FY 05/06;
E. CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 05/06; AND
F. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE
THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2005. THIS ALLOWS
PROGRAM CONTINUATION UNTIL A CONTRACT COMPLETION.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FY 06 ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES.
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
29. RECEIVE AND CONSIDER THIRD REVENUE
ESTIMATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 BUDGET PROCESS.
Passed without discussion.
30. APPROVE ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION
JUDGES FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2005.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 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 DOCUMENT.
Postponed one week.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRAVIS COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SECURITY ISSUES, INCLUDING
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND AN APPROPRIATE CHARGE.
Postponed one week.
TO BE TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M.
33. DISCUSS REPORT ON COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT
TAXES.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Postponed one week.
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 IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
35. 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
36. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. 1
37. 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 AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 16, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PARCELS OF RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) LOCATED IN FRONT OF LOTS 72, 73, 74 AND 75 OF APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT - PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE OFFICE EMPLOYEE,
SLOT 7.1 & 3 (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ADD SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO THE ONGOING WORK ON
PERMANENT 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. (Taken
up with Item 24.)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 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 JULY 5 AND JULY 12, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FROM HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS.
ADJOURN
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
Last Modified:
Friday, August 26, 2005 9:13 AM