Travis County Commissioners Court
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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 16, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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. (ACTION ITEM # 9) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN ACCESS EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "CUESTA TRAIL"
NEAR FM 2222, IN PRECINCT 3. (ACTION ITEM #10) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Passed without discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM
TO BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (BFI). (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. APPROVE A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00004OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE
COVERAGE. (HRMD)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROAD RECYCLING,
IFB B050109-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE. (TNR)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS050272JW WITH
JULIE GIBBS FOR NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF GREATER AUSTIN AREA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (GAATN) CABLING REQUIREMENTS
FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4)
OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (ITS)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS
FACILITIES, IFB #BO50100-MP, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
1. KB CONTRACT CLEANERS: GROUP A - LINE
ITEMS 1 AND 2; GROUP B - LINE ITEMS 3 AND 4; GROUP C - LINE ITEMS 5 AND 6;
GROUP E - LINE ITEM 8; GROUP F - LINE ITEM 9; GROUP H - LINE ITEM 11; GROUP
I - LINE ITEM 12; GROUP J - LINE ITEM 13; GROUP K - LINE ITEM 14.
2. BLUEBONNET CLEANING: GROUP D - LINE ITEM 7;
3. HERRERA AND SONS: THIRD LOW BIDDER, GROUP G - LINE ITEM
10; AND
B. REJECT BID RECEIVED FROM MAJESTIKLEEN. (FM, TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE FOUR PARCELS
OF RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED IN FRONT OF LOTS 72, 73, 74 AND 75 OF APACHE SHORES
FIRST INSTALLMENT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN ACCESS EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS
"CUESTA TRAIL" NEAR FM 2222, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL
FOR RANCHO ALTO PHASE I, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)\
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: ARRINGTON SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN
(2 LOTS - 4.87 ACRES - ROWE LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WATER SUPPLY CORP. - CITY
OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FINAL REPORT FROM THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FY
2005 PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR AN ASSISTANT
DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO PROSECUTE CRIMES INVOLVING THE UNLAWFUL USE OR POSSESSION
OF FIREARMS.
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT-DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE OPERATION SAFE STREETS
PROGRAM.
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE JUVENILE PROBATION ASSESSMENT CENTER.
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT TO AUGMENT THE JUVENILE PROBATION DRUG COURT.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
16. RECEIVE PRESENTATION TO APPROVE BASELINE
STANDARDS-ACCOUNTABILITY AND INITIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO APPLY STANDARDS TO SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. 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 $266,248.15 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 29, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST
4, 2005.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CHAPTER 17, HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND-COUNTY EMPLOYEES:
A. DISSOLVE CHAPTER 17, HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND-COUNTY
EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE 12:01 A.M., OCTOBER 1, 2005; AND
B. AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO CREATE NEW CHAPTER 17, EMPLOYEE
HEALTH BENEFIT FUND RULE, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2005.
Postponed one week.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PHASE 2 OPTIONS FOR THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD BUILDING:
1. RELOCATE CES SERVICE CENTER, CJP, EMS,
FM DIVISIONS;
2. RELOCATE CJP, EMS AND FM DIVISIONS;
3. RELOCATE HHS DIVISIONS FROM PALM SQUARE;
4. DEVELOP AN OFFICE SPACE AREA FOR TRANSITIONAL USE; OR
5. TAKE NO ACTION.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE TRAVIS COUNTY T-FLEX PLAN RESOLUTION AND SUMMARY PLAN
DESCRIPTION TO INCORPORATE A GRACE PERIOD OF TWO AND A HALF MONTHS FOR MEDICAL
EXPENSES AT THE END OF THE EACH PLAN YEAR EFFECTIVE IN PLAN YEAR 2006; AND
B. THE TRAVIS COUNTY T-FLEX PLAN TO SET THE MINIMUM ANNUAL
CONTRIBUTION FOR MEDICAL ACCOUNTS FROM $50 TO $120 AND DEPENDENT ACCOUNTS
FROM $60 TO $120, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2005.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROGRESS REPORT REGARDING CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2005. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
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.
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERT WITNESS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MICHELLE FAUGHT V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROSENBAUM V. TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
30. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY AND/OR TAX ABATEMENT POLICY. 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AGREEMENT FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR HOME DEPOT. 1
32. 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
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 COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES OF HOSPITAL DISTRICT. 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 BOND FOR PRECINCT 4 OFFICE RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLE, PAUL R. WILLIAMS.
C.5 APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AS IT CELEBRATES 150 YEARS AS A CONGREGATION AND RECEIVES A TEXAS HISTORICAL MARKER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C.6 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBIDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, RIVER PLACE SECTION 26 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 9.079 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT-CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C.7 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PART OF THE CEDAR STREET RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) BETWEEN LOTS 104 & 105 LOCATED IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION #`1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C.8 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE HALF OF THE CEDAR STREET RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) FRONTING ONLY LOT 105 LOCATED IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION #`1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C.9 APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE TOTAL
VACATION AND REPLAT OF HIDELL ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE: (COMMISSIONER
RON DAVIS)
A. TOTAL VACATION OF A RECORDED SUBIDIVISION: HIDELL ADDITION,
AS RECORDED IN VOL.97, PAGE 167 OF TRAVIS COUNTY RECORDS; AND
B. HIDELL ADDITION TWO (SHORT FORM PLAT - 10 LOTS - 93.00
ACRES - CAMERON ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC- CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ)
ADDED ITEMS
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AND EXPEDITE DELIVERY OF TWO REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR
THE OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER. (Judge Biscoe)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT ONE TO THE CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS.
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COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY '06 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2005
1:00 - 2:30 ¤ HHS
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2:30 - 3:00 ¤ DATA
QUALITY REQUEST (IJS USERS COMMITTEE)
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3:00 - 4:00 ¤ SECURITY ISSUES (EXECUTIVE SESSION ? NOT FOR BROADCAST)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2005
1:00 - 3:00 ¤ TNR
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3:00 - 3:30 ¤ AUDITOR
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3:30 - 4:00 ¤ MOBILE
DATA COMPUTERS
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4:00 - 4:30 ¤ CONSTABLE
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4:30 - 5:00 ¤ PROBATE
COURT (25)
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
1:00 - 2:00 ¤ ITS
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2:00 - 3:00 ¤ FACTS
IMPLEMENTATION
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4:00 - 5:00 ¤ DISTRICT
CLERK (21)
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19
9:00 - 12:00 ¤ SHERIFF
(37) INCLUDING SHERIFF'S POPS DISCUSSION
2:00 - 3:30 ¤ COUNTY
CLERK (20)
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OTHER COMPENSATION
ISSUES INCLUDING NON-SHERIFF'S POPS
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FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION
AMONG COURT MEMBERS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
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Friday, August 26, 2005 9:13 AM