Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 3, 2006
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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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR “POVERTY AWARENESS
MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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.
(Taken up with Item A2.)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. 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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4. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
B. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 17, 2006
TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING FEES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH
PARK.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANTING AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
IN PRECINCT THREE: SWEETWATER GLEN (APPROXIMATELY 253 DETACHED UNITS – 56.556
ACRES LOCATED AT 10301 MANCHACA ROAD – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY AUSTIN WATER UTILITY – AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN’S
COLONY SECTION 6A SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 88 LOTS – 18.138 ACRES – HUNTER’S
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.
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 $548,939.69 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 16, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER
22, 2005.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. PS040035MB, BECKER ENGINEERING, LTD., FOR INDOOR AIR
QUALITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00122LD, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC, FOR SOLID
WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COPIER PAPER OFF
STATE CONTRACT FROM BOSWORTH PAPER. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
18, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q060018-LP, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT,
SITE SPECIFICS, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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14. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2 ) TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT NO. IL040149EF, LIMESTONE COUNTY, FOR INMATE
HOUSING SERVICES. (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE
REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES:
(A) NO. 05K00155RV, BLACKMON MOORING STEAMATIC; AND
(B) NO. 05K00156RV, LYNX CONTRACTORS, INC. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES OFF STATE
CONTRACT FROM DALLAS DODGE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR THE FY 2006 TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT; THIS WILL EXTEND THE
TERM OF THE PROGRAM FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2005
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2006. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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20. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO EXTEND LEAVE WITH PAY, EMPLOYEE NUMBERS 10011 AND 135812, PER TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.045. 1 AND 3
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S FACILITY CASE. 1
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON ISSUES RAISED IN BASIC DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION OF BILL SWINNEY
AND SON DAU TRUST. 1
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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 BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FELIX M. GARZA IN PRECINCT FOUR CONSTABLE’S OFFICE.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 24, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE OLD BEE CAVE ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, TRAVIS COUNTY PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 7, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING AN OFFER TO BUY AN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, CABLE AND EQUIPMENT EASEMENT SUBMITTED BY SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE, L.P., ON LAND OWNED BY TRAVIS COUNTY ALONG FM 973 IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADDENDUM ITEMS:
A.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT
AND RESPECT FOR MONSIEUR OUMAR TOP, PRÉFET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SÉDHIOU AND
THE PEOPLE OF THE SÉDHIOU.
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A.2 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER DECLARING LOCAL DISASTER TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL THREAT OF WILDFIRES
DUE TO DROUGHT AND ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND BANNING THE USE OF COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, INCLUDING FIREWORKS, IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION
418.108 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) 1
(Taken up with Item 2.)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Voted to keep previous assignments.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. DISCUSS AND ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF A NEW CORPORATION THAT QUALIFIES AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(c) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. DISCUSS AND ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DISCONTINUE THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND TRANSFER THE FUNDS AND OBLIGATIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. DISCUSS AND ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATIONS.
Voted to keep previous assignments.
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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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