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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 1, 2005

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 49, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE RESUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS – 4.146 ACRES – VILLAGE WEST DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TEMPORARILY CLOSING LITTIG ROAD EAST OF BITTING SCHOOL ROAD NOVEMBER 2, 2005 TO REPLACE A DAMAGED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA.   (Taken up with Item 4.)
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4. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA.  (Taken up with Item 3.)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. 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.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN’S COLONY SECTION 7A SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 96 LOTS – 18.46 ACRES – HUNTERS BEND ROAD – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

8. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TRANSFER BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR LIME CREEK ROAD TO THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE DUE TO ANNEXATION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SHORT FORM PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TRAVIS BLUFF SUBDIVISION, 5 LOTS – 13.88 ACRES – HAYNIE FLAT ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 49, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION ONE RESUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS – 4.146 ACRES – VILLAGE WEST DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARILY CLOSING LITTIG ROAD EAST OF BITTING SCHOOL ROAD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2005 TO REPLACE A DAMAGED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

13. 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 $369,597.05 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 14 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2005.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXTEND DATE TO JANUARY 1, 2007 FOR APPLICATION OF HOUSE BILL 633 RELATING TO 900-HOUR RULE TO REVIEW AND RE-DEFINE, AS APPROPRIATE, TEMPORARY CLASS OF EMPLOYEES.
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16. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ATTACHED STANDARDIZED SUB LICENSE AGREEMENT TO APPROVE ACCESS TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) BY OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ATTACHED ORDER OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR IJS STANDARD USER PROFILE DATA INQUIRY FOR APPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

17. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH FEMA FOR AN EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE AVAILABLE GRANT RESOURCES BY $16,571.
Added to consent.

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

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTAINER MACHINES, IFB B060002-DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, KROMER COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

20. DECLARE FOUR BOAT DOCKS AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00038LD, HERRERA AND SONS JANITORIAL SERVICES, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL050043RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION, FOR YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT SERVICES. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FROM PRAIRIE VIEW A&M FOR PAYMENT OF SERVICES BY EXTENSION AGENT. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00125RG, SEARS CONTRACT SALES, FOR HOME REFRIGERATORS. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

25. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN CONSULTANT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFS S050118-OJ, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED VENDOR, THE RETIREMENT STORE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed until 11/22/05.

26. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT AGAINST CONTRACT NO. 02T00215OJ, MILLIMAN USA, INC., FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED PLAN. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040037LB, RENEA HICKS, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00263JJ, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. CONTRACTOR FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE 1, PROJECT 1). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

29. 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. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Taken into Executive Session.

30. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE RELATED ITEMS:
A. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR GROUP INSURANCE;
B. APPROVE SUBSCRIPTION AND JOINDER AGREEMENT;
C. APPROVE COLLATERAL AGREEMENT WITH LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA FOR VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT COVERAGE; AND
D. APPROVE EMERGENCY TRAVIS ASSISTANCE SERVICES BY WORLDWIDE ASSISTANCE SERVICES, INC. CORPORATE SERVICES AGREEMENT II. (HRMD) (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 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY REGARDING SPEECH ACTIVITIES ON TRAVIS COUNTY PREMISES.
Passed without discussion.

33. APPROVE ORDER AMENDING THE ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN, AND MAKING PLAN SELECTIONS UNDER IT TO REFLECT THE 3% COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES UNDER THE TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT’S ETHICS POLICY.
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35. CONSIDER REVISIONS PROPOSED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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36. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE IN LAGO VISTA TO BE DESIGNATED FOR THE MOBILE EARLY VOTING PROGRAM IN ORDER TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE VOTERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE OF VOLENTE FOR CONTRACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BY PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE DEPUTIES.
Added to consent.

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE FORMS SEEKING TCJS TO APPROVE THE USE OF 721 VARIANCE BEDS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.
Added to consent.

39. DISCUSS AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER OF 1982 SURVEILLANCE VAN FROM THE U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET.
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.

40. 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

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

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

43. 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

44. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WAIVE CERTAIN PERMITTING FEES FOR DOT’S PLACE. 1

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

46. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC. 1

47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FROM JOSEPH L. LESSARD TO PERFORM SERVICES ASSIGNED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. 1

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

49. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE PPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING STARFLIGHT ISSUES:
A. PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING SLOT NO. 6, STARFLIGHT PILOT, AND
B. THE CLAIM OF RONNIE WILSON, FORMER STAR FLIGHT NURSE. 1 AND 3

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 MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 4, 2005; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 11, 2005.

C5. REAPPOINT BOB HENDEE TO THE CHILDRENS’ PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH OCTOBER 2006. (JUDGE BISCOE)

C6. APPROVE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2005 AS “OFFICIAL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:

A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
Postponed one week.

A.2 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER OF APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING JUDGE, ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE AND OTHER PERSONNEL OF THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION, PRESIDING JUDGES OF THE RECEIVING SUBSTATIONS AND PRESIDING JUDGE AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JOINT, GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR 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.

A.3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
IN EAST AUSTIN. (Executive Session - note 2)

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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, NOVEMBER 1, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR $214,500 TO PROVIDE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS (EXCLUDING THE CITY OF AUSTIN), TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND TO APPROVE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR THE CONTRACT.

ADJOURN

 

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