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, September 13, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 42.031 (b)(3) OF THE ELECTION
CODE. (ACTION ITEM # 34)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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3. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FY’06 TAX
INCREASE AND BUDGET.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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SPECIAL ITEM
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA, INCLUDING:
A. REQUEST FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR COUNTY SURPLUS
VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST WITH RECOVERY, RESCUE AND RESTORATION
IN AREAS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA; AND
B. UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO CONNECT EVACUEES WITH LOCAL AGENCIES
FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $299,817.02 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
1, 2005.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM CONCERT PROMOTER DAVID ARIAS FOR WAIVER OF EXPOSITION CENTER
RENT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF CONCERT.
Pulled from the agenda.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. REVISION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CLASSIFIED PAY SCALE BY
WIDENING THE PAY RANGE WIDTHS AND INCREASING THE OVERALL PAY SCALE BY 3 PERCENT
TO ACHIEVE MARKET COMPETITIVENESS;
B. RECOMMENDED JOB TITLES AND PAY GRADES THAT RESULTED FROM
THE ABBREVIATED JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT ON SELECTED TITLES IN THE EQUIPMENT ROAD/GENERAL
MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL/SKILLED TRADES JOB FAMILIES; AND
C. REASSIGNMENT OF BUILDING SERVICE MANAGER AND BUILDING
MAINTENANCE DIVISION MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATIONS TO MORE APPROPRIATE JOB FAMILY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUTSIDE CONSULTANT’S ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW INCLUDING
STAFFING, ORGANIZATONAL STRUCTURE, ACCREDITATION AND PROCEDURES IN MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
No action required.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR RUBBER STAMPS
AND NAME PLATES, IFB B050095-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RODZINA INDUSTRIES, INC.
(COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 05K00232LP FOR HMAC OVERLAY PROJECT. (TNR).
Passed without discussion.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00263JJ FOR EAST METRO PARK WITH CC CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE I, PROJECT I. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO THE PURCHASE
OF THREE (3) AMBULANCES FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT, ILA98-858. (JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION)
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14. APPROVE LOW INCOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT TEMPLATE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT
TO SIGN AGREEMENTS. (TNR)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PART OF THE CEDAR
STREET RIGHT OF WAY BETWEEN LOTS 104 AND 105 LOCATED IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE
SUBDIVISION #`1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
B. THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE HALF OF THE CEDAR
STREET RIGHT OF WAY FRONTING ONLY LOT 105 LOCATED IN THE HUGHES PARK LAKE
SUBDIVISION #`1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: WILLOW CREEK FARMS (SHORT FORM PLAT
– 12 LOTS – 67.799 ACRES – BALLERSTEDT ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE – NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: HIDDEN
LAKE ESTATES SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 96 LOTS – 126.07 ACRES
– PARSONS ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY AQUASOURCE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS
MEADOWS SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 57 LOTS – 16.174 ACRES – PARSONS
ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
AQUASOURCE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: PARSONS
MEADOWS SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 81 LOTS – 81 ACRES – SUMMER
LAKE DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY AQUASOURCE – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: STONEWATER
SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE - (LONG FORM PLAT – 244 LOTS – 51.54 ACRES – TOWER
ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
THE CITY OF MANOR – CITY OF MANOR ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: RIVER DANCE, PHASES 3-6 PRELIMINARY
PLAN ( 844 LOTS – 682.12 ACRES – QUINLAN PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WATER
CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 WASTEWATER SYSTEM - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
REVISED LANGUAGE
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
IN PRECINCT ONE: CHAPARRAL CROSSING (APPROXIMATELY 500 DETACHED UNITS - 72.82
ACRES LOCATED AT HUNTERS BEND ROAD AND DUNLAP ROAD -- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - AUSTIN 5-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS TO CONTINUE
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR AN UNDERAGE DRINKING PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CONTINUATION OF FY ’06 BUDGET MARK-UP.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED FY’06 BUDGET RULES.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO APPROVE AN ORDER REVISING THE HOURLY RATE OF $10.00 CHARGED FOR VEHICLE
USAGE FOR NON-TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES BY EMPLOYEES OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE AND CONSIDER PETITION FOR
THE CREATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13 IN NORTHEAST
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO REAPPOINT MARGARET J. GÓMEZ TO SERVE ON CAPITAL METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S FY’06 BUDGET;
B. THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S 2005 TAX RATE;
C. OTHER HEALTH-RELATED FUNDING MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE
HOSPITAL DISTRICT; AND
D. A REQUEST TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES FROM THE CHILDREN’S PARTNERSHIP.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR
AN ORGANIZED CRIME ATTORNEY.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 42.031 (b)(3)
OF THE ELECTION CODE.
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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.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING ANGELA D. STEADTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
36. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY AND LEGAL STANDARDS REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY AND FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J, INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 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 DATE OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING IVEAN PEARSON ROAD FOR CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING NO SOONER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 2005 FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT WEEKS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDENDUM ITEMS:
A.1 APPROVE AN EXEMPTION ORDER FOR A CONTRACT
TO RELOCATE UTILITIES IN THE KENNEDY RIDGE SUBDIVISION FROM THE COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN THE CONTRACT.
Added to consent.
A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
ON LEASE AT 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FUNDS AVAILABLE IN FY 2006 FOR POTENTIAL TRANSFER TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FUNDS AVAILABLE IN FY 2006 FOR POTENTIAL TRANSFER TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
ADJOURN
PUBLIC HEARING
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005
9:00 A.M.
1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FY’06 TAX INCREASE AND BUDGET.
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Thursday, September 15, 2005 10:05 AM