Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 8, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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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 PROCLAMATION REGARDING “AUSTIN
ADOPTION DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 2005 AT GARDNER-BETTS
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER
11, 2005 AS “VETERANS DAY” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
4. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RITA. (Taken
up with Item 5.)
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5. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA. (Taken
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $405,846.74 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 21 THROUGH OCTOBER 27,
2005.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIM OF JAMES SCOTT.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CLARIFY THE COURT’S INTENTION REGARDING THE REMAINING FY ‘06
2% COMPENSATION ALLOCATION.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO IDENTIFY SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS.
A. GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
RENOVATION, 2006 PHASE 1;
B. SOUTH AUSTIN BUILDING, ADA IMPROVEMENTS;
C. POST ROAD BUILDING RENOVATION – DESIGN PHASE;
D. EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER;
E. PURCHASE OF THE SOUTH AUSTIN BUILDING;
F. HOT MIX, F MIX - TNR DEPT.;
G. DRAINAGE STUDY - TNR DEPT.;
H. PARKING LOT PROJECTS – TNR DEPT.;
I. ARTERIALS AND COLLECTORS – TNR DEPT.;
J. OTHER PARK/TRANSPORTATION RELATED PROJECTS; AND
K. MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR CONSTABLES.
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11. 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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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES (BFI).
Postponed one week.
13. 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.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE 4B,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIOENR DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. TOTAL VACATION OF A RECORDED SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2:
VALEX ESTATES, AS RECORDED IN VOL. 98, PAGE 364 OF TRAVIS COUNTY RECORDS;
AND
B. REPLAT OF VALEX ESTATES (SHORT FORM PLAT – 6 LOTS – 19.3
ACRES – GREGG LANE – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE COMMONS AT ROWE LANE PHASE
I, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY THROUGH THE SETTLERS MEADOW AND GASTON SHELDON SUBDIVISIONS.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON 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)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A PLAN CHANGE FOR TITLE IV-E LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE TO INCORPORATE THE ADDITIONAL LEGAL SUPPORT UNIT POSITIONS APPROVED
ON OCTOBER 18, 2005.
B. APPROVE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR THE FY 05-06 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM. GRANT PROVIDES $151,633 TO PURCHASE HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS030171JW, TEXAS OAKS PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, LP, DBA OAKS TREATMENT CENTER,
FOR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.2 TO CONTRACT
NO. IL040278ML, AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES.(SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Postponed 1 week.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.4 TO CONTRACT
NO.PS990064LB, EVINS PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS, FOR TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL NURSING
MEDICAL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. DECLARE CERTAIN COMPUTER-RELATED EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND DISPOSE OF THROUGH DELL, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION
263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (PURCHASING) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A HVAC MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT OFF TXMAS STATE CONTRACT FROM YORK INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR
THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION
SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO # O060010-LC, FOR DELL STORAGE
EQUIPMENT FROM DELL MARKETING LLP. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
CM050251LC, LEGADERO SOFTWARE INC., FOR PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LEGADERO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed 2 weeks.
29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00152JJ, BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, FOR EAST METRO PARK PRIMARY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSULTING
SERVICES WITH MTG MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES POOL, RFQ NO. Q050119-LP, TO THE FOLLOWING FIVE QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS: (FACILITIES MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
A. INVESTORS ALLIANCE, INC.;
B. NAI COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL GROUP, INC.;
C. SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES GROUP;
D. THE STAUBACH COMPANY CENTRAL TEXAS, LLC; AND
E. EQUIS CORPORATION.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2005. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2005A; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPROVING
THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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35. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL OF REVISED CRIMINAL COURTS INTERPRETER
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM DISTRICT CLERK FOR EXCEPTION TO FY 2006 BUDGET RULES FOR EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF MONEY MAINTAINED BY THE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE
FOR USE IN MAKING CHANGE.
Added to consent.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
No action required.
39. APPROVE PRINTING COPIES OF FLYER FOR
2005 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECKS ON NOVEMBER
15, 2005.
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 OFFICE SPACE LEASE PROPOSALS FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES. 1 AND 2
41. 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-249-D. 1
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 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 BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR L.L.C. 1
45. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC. 1
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FROM JOSEPH L. LESSARD TO PERFORM SERVICES ASSIGNED TO EMERGENCY SERVICES AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING. 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. RE-APPOINT LON C. BROOKS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT AS THE JOINT APPOINTMENT OF PRECINCT 2 AND PRECINCT 3 FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2007. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. RE-APPOINT MAIZE HAMILTON TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (PFLUGERVILLE) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. RE-APPOINT MIKE HOWE TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 2 (PFLUGERVILLE) EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 29, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “RUTTER LANE” OFF FITZHUGH ROAD NEAR THE HAYS COUNTY LINE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 22, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) ROAD AND BRIDGE EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 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
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