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, October 11, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5’ PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LYING
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 3, BLOCK CC LOCATED IN AQUA MONTE SECTION 2, A RESUBDIVSION
OF LOTS 1, 3, 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK E; AND LOTS 5 – 9, 13, AND 14 OF BLOCK D –
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM # 22)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING OLD MANOR ROAD FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION FOR
APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS BETWEEN OCTOBER 12, 2005 AND APRIL 15, 2006 IN PRECINCT
ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 23)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY
CLOSING OXSHEER DRIVE BETWEEN GRIMES RANCH ROAD AND OXEN WAY FOR A BLOCK PARTY
FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER 15, 2005 (AND IN CASE OF RAIN
ON OCTOBER 22, 2005) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM
#24)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING LUND ROAD NORTH BETWEEN LUND CARLSON ROAD
AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY LINE BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 12, 2005 FOR APPROXIMATELY
THREE WEEKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING A MOVIE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 25)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA.
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6. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.
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7. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED
AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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 $230,037.61 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER
29, 2005.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – SHERIFF – SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
– TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03002; AND
C. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – SHERIFF – SALARY ADJUSTMENT
EXCEPTIONS - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03013.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL INCREASE FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PERSONNEL
IN SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
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11. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON RE-NAMING DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR HEMAN SWEATT COURTHOUSE ON OCTOBER
21, 2005.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT
AND ADDITION OF HEAT TRACE ON THE HOT WATER SYSTEM, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL
COMPLEX HEALTH SERVICES BUILDING, IFB NO. B050090-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER,
THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (TCSO)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 5 )TO CONTRACT NO. PS000251LB, SAFEPLACE, FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL
ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A POINT
OF SALE SYSTEM, RFP NO. P050001-JR, TO THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER, US EDIRECT.
(TNR)
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15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA030099LC, FUTURE COM, FOR MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE.
(ITS)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
MA040002LC, SUNGARD HTE, INC., FOR HTE SOFTWARE SERVICES. (ITS)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WILDLIFE
DAMAGE MANAGEMENT WITH TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR SERVICES RELATED TO
WILDLIFE CONTROL (COYOTES). (HHS)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL020053EF, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ASSISTIVE AND REHABILITATIVE
SERVICES, FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES. (HHS)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
PS010064JW, CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND COUNSELING
SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL
IL010019JW, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR, FOR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
THROUGH REFERALS BY THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS960075KW WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION
FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE
PROBATION)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5’ PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 3, BLOCK CC LOCATED IN AQUA MONTE
SECTION 2, A RESUBDIVSION OF LOTS 1, 3, 4 AND 5 OF BLOCK E; AND LOTS 5 – 9,
13, AND 14 OF BLOCK D – A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING OLD MANOR ROAD FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS BETWEEN OCTOBER 12, 2005 AND APRIL 15, 2006 IN
PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING OXSHEER DRIVE BETWEEN GRIMES RANCH ROAD AND
OXEN WAY FOR A BLOCK PARTY FROM 5:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT ON OCTOBER
15, 2005 (AND IN CASE OF RAIN ON OCTOBER 22, 2005) IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A REQUEST TO CONSIDER TEMPORARILY CLOSING LUND ROAD NORTH BETWEEN
LUND CARLSON ROAD AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY LINE BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 12, 2005
FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE WEEKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING A MOVIE IN PRECINCT
ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO:
A. ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN
AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES FOR COST PARTICIPATION IN A MOBILITY PLAN
STUDY (PHASE 2 TOLL STUDY); AND
B. APPOINT A MEMBER TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE, AND A PROXY.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM LCRA TO PARTICIPATE IN A COMMUNITY PLANNING FORUM TO DISCUSS
THE IMPACT OF SH 130, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO USE COUNTY NAME AND LOGO.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RODMAN SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 2 LOTS - 8.83 ACRES - PICADILLY DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WATER AND SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COOMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A SHORT FORM PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LONGHORN VILLAGE AT
STEINER RANCH, 1 LOT – 55.182 ACRES – QUINLAN PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED
- WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL
AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 17 WASTEWATER SYSTEM - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF TRAVIS COUNTY BASIC DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
05-2376. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RIVER OF TRADE CORRIDOR
COALITION (ROTCC); AND
B. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP IN ROTCC.
Postponed.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS SYSTEM FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL
BRANCH AT GALVESTON FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AUSTIN WOMEN’S HOSPITAL;
B. A REQUEST FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO
ASSIST THE DISTRICT WITH THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER PERTAINING TO THE
MEDICAID UPPER PAYMENT LIMIT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005;
C. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S
INVESTMENT AND COLLATERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND
D. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S
ETHICS POLICY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
34. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
FOR AN AUTOMATION OF TRAFFIC CONVICTION REPORTING GRANT IN JUSTICES OF THE
PEACE PRECINCT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
36. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND
COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY WATER
CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 20.
Added to consent.
38. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND
COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WESTLAKE
HILLS.
Added to consent.
39. APPROVE INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY
MAINTAINED BY THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR USE IN MAKING CHANGE. (THIS ITEM
TO BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN 551.071
AND 551.076)
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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.
40. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY AND LEGAL STANDARDS REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY AND FACILITIES. 1
41. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPERTY AT 10409 BURNET ROAD. 2
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AT 205-209 WEST 9TH STREET. 1 AND 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN THE JAMES THORNTON MATTER. 1 AND 3
44. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE COMMENTS TO TCEQ AND LCRA ON APPLICATIONS BY LAZY NINE/SWEETWATER DEVELOPMENT. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LESLIE GILL AND SUE GILL (TRACY SPEAR RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GEORGE B. HATLEY COMPANY (MICHAEL O. SCHEINBERG RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RALPH AND HELEN C. BAYLEY (JINSONG WU RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OFFER TO PURCHASE RESALE PROPERTY BY FIC INVESTMENT USA CORPORATION IN THE FOLLOWING TAX LAWSUITS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: 1
A. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. J.W. SMALL;
B. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DEAN L. BARBARANNE;
C. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RICHARD D. STEVER;
D. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JAMES AND DEBRA NASH;
E. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DONALD R. HERTENBERGER, JR.;
F. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CAROL GLEICHNER; AND
G. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. LILU YUEN.
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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES:
A. BUDGET MARK-UP SESSION OF SEPTEMBER
7, 2005;
B. BUDGET MARK-UP SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2005; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2005
C5. RE-APPOINT MR. DONALD DUMAS TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL RETARDATION (ATC-MHMR) BOARD AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPOINT MARGIE ALFORD TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTMENT; EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL OCTOBER 2007. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO CONTRACT WITH MTG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, L.L.C. TO ASSIST WITH VARIOUS
COUNTY PROJECTS.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 THE FOLLOWING DATES: JULY 26; AUGUST 9; AUGUST 30; SEPTEMBER 6; SEPTEMBER 20; AND SEPTEMBER 27, 2005.
ADJOURN
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