Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 15, 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.
SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
2. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATURAL
SERVICES (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR AN AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING
PROGRAM FOR FY 07.
B. APPROVE A GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES
AN ADDITIONAL $18,602 FOR THE PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $283,455.36 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 21 THROUGH OCTOBER 27,
2005.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO REVENUE
CONTRACT NO. 05R00047LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (TCSO) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS960012JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES
OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO SENSIR GAS
ID SYSTEMS FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO.
ILA98-858. (TCES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.04T00068RG, CAPPS RENT A CAR DALLAS, FOR RENTAL OF CARGO
VANS. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00070RG, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY,
INC., FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/SPRINKLER SYSTEM SERVICE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050121RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (HHS &
VS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. PS050074RE, FROM PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF THE TEXAS CAPITAL REGION
TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF AUSTIN FAMILY PLANNING, INC. (HHS & VS). (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
MA050195LC, CALL ONE, INC., FOR TELECOM EQUIPMENT INVENTORY. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE RELEASE OF FINAL PAYMENT RESOLUTION
ON CONTRACT NO. MA000370, NEXTIRAONE, L.L.C., FOR MAINTENANCE OF CSU/DSU MILGO
HARDWARE. (ITS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES, OLD KIMBRO ROAD PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. PS060016LP, TO
MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.2 TO CONTRACT
NO. IL040278ML, AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES. (SHERIFF)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES POOL, RFQ NO. Q050119-LP, TO THE STAUBACH COMPANY
CENTRAL TEXAS, LLC. (FACILITIES MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN MANOR
COMMERCIAL PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE
RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 14 (LONG FORM PLAT – 57 LOTS – 18.669 ACRES
– GRAND OAKS LOOP - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE
RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 13 (LONG FORM PLAT – 70 LOTS – 19.747 ACRES
– TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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22. CONSIDER IMPACT OF CONSTRUCTION PRICE INCREASES ON COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECTS, CIP PROJECT BUDGETS, PURCHASING AND CIP MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND BID LETTING SCHEDULES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. APPOINT FIVE (5) RESIDENTS TO A COMMITTEE
TO NEGOTIATE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AFTER THE ANNEXATION OF THE SPRINGBROOK
CENTRE AND NORTH PARK SUBDIVISIONS WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AS REQUIRED
BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 43.0562, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
24. 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.
Reposted for next week.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. AGREEMENT WITH MILTON REIMERS (ET.
UX.) FOR PURCHASE OF LAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY;
B. AGREEMENT WITH HOGGE CANYON SPRINGS, LTD. (ET. AL.) FOR
PURCHASE OF LAND IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY;
C. REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND IN SOUTHWEST
TRAVIS COUNTY;
D. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRIBUTION FROM THE NATURES CONSERVANCY
OF TEXAS FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE REIMERS LAND PURCHASE CONTRACT;
E. PARK RULES, FEES, OPERATING HOURS, AND SERVICES RELATING
TO THE OPERATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK AND POGUE SPRINGS
PRESERVE; AND
F. REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE SOUTHWEST PARK RESERVE
AND CAR RESERVE INTO THE APPROPRIATE LINE ITEMS IN TNR'S FY 06 OPERATING BUDGET.
G. ADDED ITEM: AUTHORIZE PERSONS TO SIGN CLOSING-RELATED
DOCUMENTS FOR PURCHASES OF LAND.
Discussed inExecutive Session also.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
28. 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.
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON TRAINING CENTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AMERICAN HEART
ASSOCIATION TO ALLOW THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TRAINING ACADEMY TO
BECOME AN AUTHORIZED TRAINING CENTER.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE THE FY’05 FEDERAL ANNUAL CERTIFICATION
REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FORFEITURES FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND
AUTHORIZE FILING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF THE TREASURY AND THE U.S. ATTORNEY IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS.
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.
31. 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
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE JP/CONSTABLE PCT. 2 OFFICES AT 10409 BURNET ROAD. 2
33. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CITY OF AUSTIN REQUEST TO OBTAIN RIGHT OF ENTRY AND
POSSESSION UPON 5.745-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN PRECINCT 3, ACQUIRED BY COUNTY
VIA TAX FORECLOSURE SALE AND HELD IN TRUST; AND 1 AND 2
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONVEYANCE TO
CITY OF AUSTIN OF ABOVE-DESCRIBED TRACT, IN FEE SIMPLE AND FOR THE APPRAISED
VALUE OF $2,416.
1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
35. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR L.L.C. 1
36. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH JOSEPH L. LESSARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND/OR OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 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 MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2005.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 19-2, LEANDER HILLS SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS – 5.001 ACRES – ROCK CLIFF DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 29, 2005 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO SEQUENTIALLY CLOSE VARIOUS PORTIONS OF ADOBE TRAIL, DEER HAVEN ROAD, ESPANOLA TRAIL, LA FAUNA PATH AND SOUTH VIEW ROAD TO CONSTRUCT A 30-INCH WATER LINE BETWEEN NOVEMBER 30, 2005 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 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 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF CORPORATIONS’ BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 2, AUGUST 9 AND AUGUST 16, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF CORPORATIONS’ BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 2 AND AUGUST 16, 2005.
Passed without discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2005, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, INCLUDING
WAYS TO IMPROVE PROCESSES AND REVIEW UPCOMING ISSUES.
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2. DISCUSS INDIGENT BURIAL POLICIES, PRACTICES
AND RELATED ISSUES.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2005 AT ***10:00 A.M.***
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE
RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 JOINT SPECIAL ELECTIONS AS FOLLOWS:
A. SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION.
ADJOURN
SH 130 CORRIDOR SUMMIT HOSTED BY ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS
AND THE GREATER AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO CORRIDOR COUNCIL
PUBLIC-SECTOR ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2005 AT 8:30 A.M.
TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS EXOTIC GAME RANCH AND PAVILION
12200 CARL ROAD, CREEDMOOR, TEXAS
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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