Commissioners Court, August 9, 2005

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, August 9, 2005

SPECIAL ITEM

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

2. RECEIVE SUMMARY PRESENTATION OF THE FY'06 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
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3. 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 IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES OVERTIME FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT.
Added to consent.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT (HHS)TO FUND STAFF FOR THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY HHS THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER TO ALLOW PROGRAM CONTINUATION UNTIL DECISION ON THE FY'06 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REQUEST.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

6. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 12) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294JW, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 13) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. PS970029JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00239OJ, COUNTYWIDE FURNITURE, WITH JOHN GRIFFIN. (HRMD)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ON HOWARD LANE EAST. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN 551.071 AND 551.072) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC., HUDSON'S MEAT MARKET, INC. AND CARITAS OF AUSTIN RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM 2005-2006 SEASON. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CYPRESS CANYON SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3-A (LONG FORM PLAT - 16 LOTS - 5.226 ACRES - CANYON SPRINGS DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY-SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/ TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR CYPRESS CANYON SECTION THREE-B AND FOUR, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 23, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS AND DISCUSS THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO HOLD A NOVEMBER 2005 BOND ELECTION, AND CONSIDER THE PROPOSED PROJECT LIST.
Added to consent.

TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (BFI). (JUDGE BISCOE)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

16. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON BASELINE STANDARDS - ACCOUNTABILITY AND INITIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO INCLUDE STANDARDS IN SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.
Postponed one week.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO APPROVE PLANS FOR MODIFICATIONS AT 4523 TANNEHILL LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

18. 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 $537,712.12 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 22 THROUGH JULY 28, 2005.
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. FIRST QUARTERLY PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC; AND
B. Revised Item: LICENSE AGREEMENT FORM FOR USE OF COUNTY SPACE BY PRIVATE PROVIDERS OF WELLNESS ACTIVITIES; AND AUTHORIZE RISK AND BENEFITS MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING COURT COST FEE UNDER SENATE BILL 241. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COUNTY CLERK)G

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRAVIS COUNTY COMMITTEE ON SECURITY ISSUES, INCLUDING MEMBERS AND AN APPROPRIATE CHARGE.
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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.

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: CINCO J INC. D/B/A JOHNSON OIL CO. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ROY MICHAEL GREEN, M.J. DEAN AND MICHAEL WALLACE. 1

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH DIANE FINCH GRANT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 83.404 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 2

27. 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

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1

29. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. 1

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT. 1

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ANGELA D. STEADTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. FRANCIS M. & RUTH H. HIGHLY (TONY CERNOSEK RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 7. 1 & 3

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OFFERS TO PURCHASE RESALE PROPERTY BY CSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC IN THE FOLLOWING TAX LAWSUITS (ALL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN PRECINCT 3): 1

TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DUANE V. KEMERER;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GRACIELA CORONA ORTEGA, TRUSTEE;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. VIRGIL V. & MARY ANN GRAVES;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. KENNETH D. OLSON;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JAMES H. & SANDRA L. DAVIS;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. KENNETH D. OLSON;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. SUITES COSTA DORADA;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JULIAN R. & KATHLEEN LANGE;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TAUFAN PALATEHAN;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RONALD J. & BARBARA J. SEJD;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JAMES G. ALEXANDER, JR.;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MICHAEL D. TURNER;
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WALLACE R. & BETTY J. HAYNES; AND
TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DELAIN H. ADAMS.

CONSENT ITEMS

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C.1 RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C.2 AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.

C.3 APPROVE AUTOMATIC BUDGET TRANSFERS.

C.4 APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WEBB ADDITION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.946 ACRES - CITY PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C.5 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, BLOCK 6, HUDSON BEND COLONY NO. 2 (SHORT FORM PLAT 2 LOTS - 3.443 ACRES - POOL CANYON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C.6 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 23, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PORTION OF FM 973 NEAR MANOR TO BE KNOWN AS "SCHMIDT LOOP" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C.7 APPOINT JOHN VILLANACCI TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #3 TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF MARVIN HADDOCK, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2006. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. APPROVE EMERGENCY EXEMPTION ORDER FOR AN UPGRADE TO THE SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TCSO)
Added to consent.

A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON REQUEST TO APPOINT ABRAHAM MINIJAREZ AS TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE ON THE CAPCOG CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY'06 PROPOSED ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET AND TAX RATE.

ADJOURN