Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 13, 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 REQUEST
TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WOLF LANE JUST SOUTH OF SH 71 BEGINNING DECEMBER 19,
2005 THROUGH APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 31, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPLACING A
DAMAGED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION
ITEM # 19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
Passed without discussion.
(Burn ban remains in effect.)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT (RSAT) IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES RESOURCES TO AUGMENT SERVICES
FOR JUVENILES WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES.
B. A GRANT AWARD FROM TARGET CORPORATION TO THE SHERIFF’S
OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES $1,140 TO FUND FREE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ETCHING.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND CAPITAL PROJECTS, INCLUDING APPROVAL
OF FUNDING AND FISCAL IMPACT RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
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A. 2005 BOND AUTHORIZATION
1. ROADS, ROAD-RELATED DRAINAGE, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY – PROPOSITION
ONE;
2. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PARKLAND – PROPOSITION TWO; AND
3. JAIL FACILITY REPLACEMENT BEDS AND RENOVATIONS – PROPOSITION THREE AND/OR
CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
B. 2001 BOND AUTHORIZATION FOR ROADS AND PARKS
C. CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. PURCHASE OF BUILDINGS IN AUSTIN;
2. FLINT ROCK ROAD EXTENSION;
3. PRECINCT 2 BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT; AND
4. OTHER FACILITIES MANGEMENT RENOVATION PROJECTS
D. REJECT ALL BIDS IN RESPONSE TO IFB NO. B050105-LP RELATING TO ANDERSON MILL ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS DUE TO ALL BIDS SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDING THE PROJECT BUDGET, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CERTAIN SPACE PLANNING ISSUES, INCLUDING:
A. ELECTED OFFICIALS REQUESTS REGARDING REALLOCATING SPACE
IN THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND THE USE OF EXISTING RESOURCES
FOR FURTHER PLANNING EFFORTS FOR COURT NEEDS; AND
B. THE CURRENT APPROVED STRATEGY TO DEVELOP A GENERAL GOVERNMENT
CAMPUS.
Also announced for Executive Session.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
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 $1,067,128.43 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 25, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER
1, 2005.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION
457(B) PLAN CONSULTANT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFS S050118-OJ; AND
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(B)
PLAN CONSULTANT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFS S050118-OJ, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT,
THE RETIREMENT STORE. (HRMD)
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9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. SL030126LC, BEARINGPOINT, INC., FOR SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH EPAY
ATTACHMENT. (COUNTYWIDE)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM URS CORPORATION FOR RIGHT OF ENTRY TO EXPOSITION CENTER GROUNDS
TO PERFORM GROUND WATER MONITORING AND AUTHORIZE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
TO SIGN LETTER OF APPROVAL.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BEN FOSTER IN COORDINATION
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN TO ENTER AND USE OLD COUNTY JAIL FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SHOOTING A STUDENT FILM.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO DENY LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION FROM AUSTIN ENERGY/CITY OF AUSTIN.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
14. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON VISITATION
CENTER PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND GIVE DIRECTIONS
ON HOW TO PROCEED.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ON STAFF
RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PROPOSED EXPANSION OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S INVESTMENT
IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING CHIMNEY OAKS AT DOS RIOS SECTION ONE IN PRECINCT
THREE:
A. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT; AND
B. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING: CHIMNEY
OAKS AT DOS RIOS SECTION ONE (LONG FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 5.48 ACRES – COLORADO
CANYON DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY LCRA - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR TRAVIS BLUFF, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO INVITE COUNTY RESIDENTS TO VISIT NEWLY ACQUIRED TRAVIS COUNTY REIMERS RANCH
AND JOHN HOGGE PARK IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE WOLF LANE JUST SOUTH OF SH 71 BEGINNING ON
DECEMBER 19, 2005 THROUGH APPROXIMATELY JANUARY 31, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REPLACING A DAMAGED CULVERT UNDER THE ROAD IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ROAD AND BRIDGE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06 WORKPLAN.
This item has been reposted.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 22 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, COMPUDYNE - PUBLIC SAFETY & JUSTICE, INC., FOR AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED
SERVICES. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
PURCHASE OF THE LIVESCAN PALM SCANNERS WITH MAINTENANCE FROM IDENTIX, INCORPORATED.
(TCSO) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 03C00078SP, MARK III SYSTEMS, FOR IBM COMPUTER PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GUARDRAIL
AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT, IFB #B060032-LD, TO
THE SOLE BIDDER, H AND H FENCE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PARCEL MAIL EXPEDITED
SERVICES OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES
OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM BABY JACK II AUTOMOTIVE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FROM J. PLUMBING FOR PAYMENT OF UTILITY RELOCATION
WORK RELATED TO THE KENNEDY RIDGE DRAINAGE PROJECT. (TNR)
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28. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PAPER PRODUCTS
FROM MATERA PAPER COMPANY THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
BUYBOARD, CONTRACT NO. IL030067OJ. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MCGREGOR
PARK SERVICE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B050124-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE TWO THIRTY-DAY EXTENSIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00096OJ, AMERISOURCE BERGEN CORPORATION,
FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE TWO THIRTY-DAY EXTENSIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00055OJ, TRANSCOR AMERICA, FOR TRANSPORTATION
AND EXTRADITION SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
32. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00156OJ, CDC CARPETS, FOR FLOOR COVERING SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS.
(FAC. MGMT.) COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SECURITY COMMITTEE ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 4
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL TWO VACANT AND UNDEVELOPED LOTS IN THE KENNEDY RIDGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS CASE) 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE JP/CONSTABLE PCT. 2 OFFICES AT 10409 BURNET ROAD. 2
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
39. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM PROJECT DUAL REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES UNDER COUNTY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM POLICY. 1
40. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX REBATE AGREEMENT WITH SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR L.L.C. 1
41. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT U.S.A, INC. 1
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING MATTERS IN REFERENCE TO THE FARMERS MARKET AT 6701 BURNET ROAD:
1 AND 2
A. IMPROVEMENT REQUESTED FOR TENANT BY MANAGER; AND
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM BROKER.
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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 22, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 27 AND OCTOBER 4, 2005.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2005, AT 1:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
500 W 13TH STREEET, 2ND FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
MAY RECESS TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2005 AT 9:00 A.M. AT SAME LOCATION
RETREAT FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND COORDINATORS.