Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 27, 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 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. VACATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 153
AND 154 IN SOUTH CHERRY HOLLOW ESTATES, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 83, PAGE 95B –
96D OF TRAVIS COUNTY RECORDS; AND
B. REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 153 AND 154 IN SOUTH CHERRY HOLLOW
ESTATES - (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.048 ACRES – CREEKSIDE DRIVE – SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ) IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEMS # 14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LATE
CARA CHRISTINE STEWART FOR HER OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
IN RESPONSE TO RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT BURIAL SERVICES.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $627,657.95 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 9, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER
15, 2005.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE'S REQUEST FOR COUNTY FUNDING OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE CITY'S WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND ITS EFFECT ON THE CITY'S EXISTING
AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUPPLY TREATED EFFLUENT FROM THE PLANT FOR
THE IRRIGATION OF NORTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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 TRAVIS COUNTY
– NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TRAVIS COUNTY,
IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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11. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENDING THE DAY-USE FEE WAIVER AT TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON
REIMERS PARK THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2006.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAN TO ADOPT
FEES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN MANOR
COMMERCIAL PARK II AND III, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN TWIN
CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 10A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. A. APPROVE VACATION
OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 153 AND 154 IN SOUTH CHERRY HOLLOW
ESTATES, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 83, PAGE 95B – 96D OF TRAVIS COUNTY RECORDS;
AND
B. APPROVE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 153 AND 154 IN SOUTH CHERRY
HOLLOW ESTATES - (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.048 ACRES – CREEKSIDE DRIVE
– SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ) IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROPERTY
AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP NO. P050110-OJ, TO THE
HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER, KEY & PISKURAN INSURANCE AGENCY. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS050121RE, CARITAS OF AUSTIN, FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. A. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF SERVICES PENDING FINALIZATION OF NEGOTIATION FOR THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS:
1. NO. IL980092RE, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY
MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (MHMR) SERVICES, $1,126,053;
2. NO. IL990083RE, MHMR SUBSTANCE ABUSE, $611,799;
3. NO. PS050130RE, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS,
$49,440; AND
4. NO. PS040093RE, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, $337,520 (HHS
& VS).
B. AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN THE CONTINUATION
AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE COURT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SELF-PROPELLED
BROOM (STREET SWEEPER) FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
(BUYBOARD). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND APPROVE LEASE OF 2004
CHEVROLET PICKUP AND TRANSFER SAID VEHICLE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE VEHICLE FLEET TO BE USED BY THE AUTO THEFT UNIT, AND AUTHORIZE PURCHASING
AGENT TO SIGN AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. DECLARE CERTAIN HANDGUNS AS SURPLUS
AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW WEAPONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIRE MARSHAL) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 23 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH COMPUDYNE - PUBLIC SAFETY
& JUSTICE, INC. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04T00057RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, FOR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES.
(FACILITIES MANANGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B060019-RG,
ROBOTIC SURVEY SYSTEM, DUE TO BIDS SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDING THE BUDGET. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS050131RE, AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF
TRAILS AND COUNTY PARKS. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL980092RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION.
(HHS&VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL990083RE, AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION,
FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND TREATMENT SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS990110EF, COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF, FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES.
(HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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28. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES OFF STATE
CONTRACT FROM DALLAS DODGE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
29. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00072LD, MOBILE MINI, INC, FOR PORTABLE OFFICE UNITS.
(COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
30. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR THE RENTAL OF PAGERS FROM METROCALL FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
B. APPROVE THREE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO
CONTRACT 00T0105-RG, METROCALL, FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS. (ES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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31. APPROVE A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00107OJ, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR CONTINGENCY
CONTRACT FOR REFUSE COLLECTION CONTRACT. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
32. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00074OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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33. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT MA050142-JR, AVNET ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, FOR CISCO NETWORKING
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER FOR ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE JANUARY 17, 2006 DISTRICT
48 SPECIAL ELECTION.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ORDERS:
A. MAIN EARLY VOTING LOCATION;
B. EARLY VOTING PERMANENT POLLING LOCATIONS; AND
C. EARLY VOTING MOBILE POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE JANUARY
17, 2006 DISTRICT 48 SPECIAL ELECTION.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO ACCEPT THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE A BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTE (LONGHORN VILLAGE PROJECT, SERIES 2006) BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
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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.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING PROPERTY IN SOUTH AUSTIN. 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S FACILITY CASE. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE. 3
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 6; AND
B. VOTING SESSION DECEMBER 13, 2005.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 40’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT LYING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 160 LOCATED IN WESTMINSTER GLEN ESTATES PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES:
A. OCTOBER 11, 2005;
B. OCTOBER 18, 2005;
C. NOVEMBER 8, 2005;
D. DECEMBER 6, 2005; AND
E. DECEMBER 13, 2005.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2005
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RENEW MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS OPTIONS AND STRATEGIES TO CONSTRUCT JAIL RENOVATION PROJECT APPROVED BY VOTERS IN 2005 BOND REFERENDUM. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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