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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 25, 2005

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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.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON COUNTY POLICY REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PREMISES. (ACTION ITEM # 38)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING OCTOBER 25, 2005 AS “WEATHERIZATION DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AND WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA.
No action required.

4. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.
No action required.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR A MULTI-YEAR DISCRETIONARY GRANT TO FURTHER DEVELOP AN INDIGENT DEFENSE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM. THE FULL REQUESTED AMOUNT FOR THE GRANT REQUIRES AN ESCALATING COUNTY MATCH STARTING AT $46,605, WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNFUNDED.
Added to consent.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. 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 $447,449.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 7 THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2005.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS – FY’06 TEMPORARY POSITION EXTENSIONS.
Added to consent.

WILL BE TAKEN UP AT 10:00 A.M.

9. 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.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SETTLE
B. AUSTIN ENERGY/CITY OF AUSTIN FIRE DEPT. - DENY
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This item has been reposted for 11/15/05.

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NUNC PRO TUNC (CORRECTION) ORDER TO AMEND THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 71 FIRE CODE.
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
Postponed one week.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: AVALON PRELIMINARY PLAN (1533 LOTS – 540.38 ACRES – KELLY LANE – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY KELLY LANE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS NOS. 1 AND 2 – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: ELM CREEK, SECTION 4 (LONG FORM PLAT – 77 LOTS – 19.00 ACRES – BASKET FLOWER BEND – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY M.U.D. NO. 14 - CITY OF ELGIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TWO CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS FOR BOUNDARY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR BRODIE SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, SECTIONS 1 AND 3 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SPANISH OAKS SECTION 5B, A PRIVATE SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

17. 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, WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #17 WATER SUPPLY CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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18. 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 one week.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF CHANGE IN FEES TO INCLUDE BILL STATEMENT FEE AND COIN TELEPHONE RATES, CONTRACT NO. 02T00294OJ, EVERCOM SYSTEMS, FOR TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING LOCAL DIAL TONE, VOICE AND DATA SERVICE, LONG DISTANCE SERVICE, AND PAY PHONE SERVICES FOR INMATES AND THE PUBLIC. (ITS, SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

20. A. 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)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MTG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC.
Postponed one week.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00122LD, CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY, FOR AUTOMOTIVE STORAGE BATTERIES. (TNR)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE TWELVE- MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00040LD, SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, FOR ABATEMENT/DEMOLITION SERVICES. (TNR)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE THREE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00052LD, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, FOR SHERIFF UNIFORMS. (SHERIFF)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00174JT, SCALE FREE CO. INC., FOR WATER TREATMENT SERVICES (FAC. MGMT., JUVENILE COURT)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00136OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. (HRMD)
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL IL030285LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC). (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL IL040167LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE REGIONAL RADIO SYSTEM (RRS). (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO REVENUE CONTRACT 05R00047LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (“CTECC”). (TCSO)
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29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES, IFB NO. B050104-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, EMR, INCORPORATED. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

30. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH RENEWAL OF SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (163) CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS. (SEE ATTACHED LIST)
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31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040243RE, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HHS)
Added to consent.

32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES. (HHS)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Daugherty voting against.

33. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 13 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294JW, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

34. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF A CONTROL PANEL UPGRADE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 2 AND 3 FROM DSSI CORPORATION FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(D) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

35. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020169LB, DENTRUST DENTAL TEXAS, P.C., FOR INMATE DENTAL SERVICES. (SHERIFF)
Added to consent.

36. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JURY IMPANELMENT SESSIONS, CONTRACT NO. LA060024ML, WITH NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Passed without discussion.

OTHER ITEMS

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

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PREMISES.
Postponed one week.

39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S ETHICS POLICY.
Postponed one week.

40. CONSIDER REVISIONS PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO FILL VACANCIES FOR UNEXPIRED TERM OF PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2 AND 7, THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE, THE CITY OF LEANDER AND PRESIDENTIAL GLEN MUD.
Added to consent.

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENTS TO CONDUCT NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY ESDS NOS. 1, 2 AND 7, THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE, THE CITY OF LEANDER, AND PRESIDENTIAL GLEN MUD:
A. AMENDMENT NO.1 TO ADD ELECTION DAY SERVICES FOR LAKESIDE WCID NO. 2D AND LAKESIDE MUD NO.3; AND
B. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS TO ADD A PAPER BALLOT ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY FOR THE CITY OF LEANDER.
Added to consent.

43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:

A. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE PFLUGERVILLE I.S.D. FOR 2006 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
B. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE EANES I.S.D. FOR 2006 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
C. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEL VALLE I.S.D. FOR 2006 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
D. CONTINUATION OF APPROPRIATE FTE SLOTS IN RELATION TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PFLUGERVILLE, EANES AND DEL VALLE I.S.D.’s; AND
E. ONE ADDITIONAL SLOT FOR PFLUGERVILLE I.S.D.
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44. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF VOTER EDUCATION MATERIALS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROPOSITIONS.
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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.

45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE OF THE PARKING LOT AT 504 WEST 11TH STREET FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2008. 1 AND 2

46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE. 1 AND 3

47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2

48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE LAND FOR THE SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK AND/OR OPEN SPACE LOCATED IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1 AND 2

49. 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

50. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE JP/CONSTABLE PCT. 2 OFFICES AT 10409 BURNET ROAD. 2

51. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFICE SPACE LEASE PROPOSALS FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES. 2

52. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EVA PLEASANT (VINCENT G. MURDOCK RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

53. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. AUGUSTINE AND MARY ANN RAMIREZ (MARY ANN RAMIREZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

54. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RANDALL A. KRAATZ (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

55. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ROBERT W. AND ROBERTA L. DALSTROM (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

56. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DONALD T. BANBURY (JSI INDUSTRIES, LLC RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

57. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ALMA T. LEE (TERESA KASPER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

58. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JACKSON LEORA ROWE (JACQUELINE STONE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

59. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARLIN AND IRENE STAVINOHA (JESUS VERDUZCO RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

60. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RAYMOND E. DERHAMMER (JINSONG WU RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

61. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR L.L.C. 1

62. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC. 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 CORRECTED MINUTES FOR BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2005.

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 29, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: VISTA VERDE SUBDIVISION - (A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, TURNER ADDITION) - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS – 7.334 ACRES – BERTRAM LANE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 29, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2, 3, 4, 11, AND 12, BLOCK ONE, SECTION 4 OF THE RANCH PUD SECTIONS 4 - 11 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS – 3.366 ACRES – CATAMARAN COURT – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:

A.1 A. AUTHORIZE TNR TO USE $17,210.00 FROM THE ALLOCATED RESERVE ACCOUNT 001-9800-981-9892 TO COVER A FUNDING SHORTFALL FOR THE CONSULTANT CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOODING PROJECT.
B. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ALAN PLUMMER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,210.00 FOR THE WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOODING PROJECT.
Added to consent.


A.2 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FROM JOSEPH L. LESSARD TO PERFORM SERVICES ASSIGNED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN 551.071
Taken into Executive Session.

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 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, OCTOBER 25, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER AND PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE PLAN TO ADVERTISE AND SELECT A CONSULTANT FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) GRANT FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF NOVEMBER RENT FOR A VERY LOW-INCOME TENANT RESIDING AT THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO ACT AS HOST ISSUER TO FACILITATE THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING TAXABLE BONDS TO TAX-EXEMPT BONDS AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER AND PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2005, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR

1. DISCUSS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING:

A. ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SOUTH AUSTIN BUILDING;
B. GARDNER BETTS RENOVATION;
C. PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS;
D. POST ROAD RENOVATION;
E. PRECINCT TWO BUILDING REMODEL;
F. COURHTOUSE 6TH AND 7TH FLOOR RENOVATION; AND
G. THE FUTURE OF THE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING.
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2. DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROJECTS, INCLUDING:

A. HOT MIX, F MIX;
B. DRAINAGE STUDY;
C. PARKING LOT PROJECTS;
D. ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS;
E. OTHER PARK/TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS; AND
F. THE CREATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS. (PART OF THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER THE CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY EXCEPTION TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT 551.071)
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3. DISCUSS MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR CONSTABLES.
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TENTH ANNUAL COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN
HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005
MAIN COURTHOUSE AND 10TH STREET
WOODMANSEE PLAZA
11:00 A.M.

(A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS MAY ATTEND)


Last Modified: Friday, October 28, 2005 2:16 PM