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 18, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR TWO PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS TO BE KNOWN AS ‘THISTLE
RIDGE” AND “THISTLE COURT” NEAR CUERNAVACA DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM # 14)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED
STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF ROSS ROAD EAST OF STONEY RIDGE SUBDIVISION
TO BE KNOWN AS “HEINE FARM ROAD” IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION
ITEM # 15)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPROPRIATE ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA.
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4. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE KATRINA.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. 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.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY SITING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 62, TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE) TO INCLUDE LANDFILLS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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7. RECEIVE REPORT FROM BFI REGARDING PUBLIC
OPINION SURVEY ON SOLID WASTE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF TRAVIS COUNTY BASIC DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
05-2376. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. 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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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAVIS COUNTY RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF AUSTIN’S PLUG-IN HYBRID
CAMPAIGN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
11. REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
A CONDIMINIUM PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE: INDIAN HILL ESTATES (3 DETACHED STRUCTURES
– 1 COMMON WALL UNIT, TOTAL OF 4 DWELLING UNITS - 20.89 ACRES – INDIAN HILL
ROAD – NO FISCAL POSTING - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE WASTEWATER
SYSTEM, WCID #17 WATER SUPPLY CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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12. CORRECTION: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PRELIMINARY
PLAN (819 LOTS – 251.648 ACRES – ROWE LANE - NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY
PLAN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT NO. 3 - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5, BLOCK A FOREST
BLUFF SUBDIVISION SECTION 1 AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT 200300050 OF TRAVIS COUNTY
RECORDS; AND
B. REPLAT OF LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5, BLOCK A FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION
SECTION 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT- DELTA POST DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED –CITY OF
AUSTIN ETJ) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR TWO PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENTS
TO BE KNOWN AS ‘THISTLE RIDGE” AND “THISTLE COURT” NEAR CUERNAVACA DRIVE IN
PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF ROSS ROAD EAST OF
STONEY RIDGE SUBDIVISION TO BE KNOWN AS “HEINE FARM ROAD” IN PRECINCT FOUR.
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR PRINTING OF FLIERS TO INFORM ELIGIBLE TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS
OF THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX PROGRAM AND OTHER TAX BENEFITS IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT REGARDING
THE MEDICAID UPPER PAYMENT LIMIT AND DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL PROGRAMS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. 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 $438,380.27 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER
6, 2005.
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
21. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE
TUITION REFUNDS FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE
WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
B. APPROVE REQUEST AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S
OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
22. 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. CONSTRUCT A TRANSITIONAL SPACE AREA;
5. CONSTRUCT PARKING GARAGE; OR
6. MAINTAIN STATUS QUO.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DELL COMPUTER
HARDWARE FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH DELL
MARKETING L.P. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTORING. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS040022EF, LANGUAGE LINE, FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. PS040031LB, RIO GRANDE COUNSELING CENTER, FOR PROFESSIONAL
COUNSELING SERVICES. (DRO) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
13, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC., FOR RENOVATION SERVICES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE
THIRD FLOOR. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING
PERSON AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(F) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF APPROVING CONTRACT WITH MTG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, L.L.C. (MIKE TRIMBLE)
This item has been reposted.
29. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
CONTRACT WITH EASY ACCESS, INC. FOR TAX BILL MAIL-OUT AND RELATED PROCESSING
SERVICES. (TAX OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Taken into Executive Session.
30. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO AUTHORIZE USE OF CITY OF AUSTIN CONTRACT
NO. C040282 WITH MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY VESTS.
B. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH MILLER
UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAFETY VESTS. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM FIRST SOUTHWEST AND OTHER CONSULTANTS
REGARDING OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS BY REFINANCING;
B. AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL
TOPROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO REFINANCE VARIOUS COUNTY
DEBT OBLIGATIONS; AND
C. DESIGNATE FIRST SOUTHWEST AS UNDERWRITER.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE EXPENSES FOR TWO EMPLOYEES OF DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE
FOR INTERNATIONAL PORTION OF TRAVEL TO A COURT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO REDIRECT CERTAIN FUNDING
TO FUND LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANCE FOR THE CIVIL UNIT OF THE FAMILY JUSTICE
DIVISION.
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35. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND
COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EANES INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE BOND FOR ROBERT D. JONES TO
SERVE AS VISITING TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY ESDS #1, #2, AND #7, THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE, THE CITY
OF LEANDER, AND PRESIDENTIAL GLEN MUD.
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.
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON COUNTY OPTIONS IN CASES WHERE PROPERTY OWNERS HAVE CONSTRUCTED ENCROACHMENTS IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OR KNOWLEDGE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J, INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE JP/CONSTABLE PCT. 2 OFFICES AT 10409 BURNET ROAD. 2
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFICE SPACE LEASE PROPOSALS FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES. 2
43. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL HAERTL D/B/A SUN TINT, INC. 1 AND 2
44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO BUY AN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, CABLE AND EQUIPMENT EASEMENT SUBMITTED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P. FOR LAND OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY ALONG FM 973 IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1 AND 2
45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARY ASSISTANT TO THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE. 3
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS FOR AUSTIN COMMUNITY RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY, TCEQ PERMIT NO. MSW-249D. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20,
2005;
B. PUBLIC HEARING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2005;
C. PUBLIC HEARING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005;
D. VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2005; AND
E. REGULARLY SCHEDULED ANNUAL YEAR-END MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
29, 2005.
C5. RATIFY APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS: LOCKHART I.S.D.; KNIPPA I.S.D.; AND ROSEBUD-LOTT I.S.D. FOR THE OPERATION OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
C.6 RE-APPOINT GLORIA MATA PENNINGTON TO THE MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A PRECINCT 4 APPOINTEE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING CONSIDERING TEMPORARILY CLOSING LITTIG ROAD JUST EAST OF BITTING SCHOOL ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING A DAMAGED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 8, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM POPHAM BOULEVARD RECORDED IN STONEY RIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE B, SECTION 1 TO BE KNOWN AS “ROSS ROAD” IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 22, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 1, LOT 2 AND LOT 3, BLOCK B, LAKE POINTE SECTION SEVEN – (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 0.728 ACRES – SEA EAGLE VIEW – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CLARIFY COURT DECISION ON PAY GRADE FOR A PROJECT MANAGER AND
OTHER POSITIONS IN DISTRICT/COUNTY COURTS TECHNOLOGY TEAM.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 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.
ADJOURN
PLEASE JOIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE AUSTIN BLACK LAWYERS ASSOCIATION FOR:
DEDICATION CEREMONY OF THE
HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE
250TH DISTRICT COURT, SUITE 314
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005, 12:30 P.M.
1000 GUADALUPE STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
OCTOBER 25, 2005
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COUNTY POLICY AND LEGAL STANDARDS REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY AND FACILITIES.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2005 12:20 PM