Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 17, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 40’ DRAINAGE
EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 160 LOCATED IN WESTMINSTER GLEN ESTATES
PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION
ITEM # 9)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED
FEES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK. (ACTION ITEM # 10)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FRANK
O. HOLDER, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY.
(Taken up with Item 5.)
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5. 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.
(Taken up with Item 4.)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
FOR THE COMMODITY RENEWAL PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS APPLICATION
IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
B. GRANT CONTRACT TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR
THE FY 06 INDIGENT DEFENSE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS, WHICH
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD DISTRICT OF TEXAS TO ASSIST
WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF HB 11 REGARDING JUDICIAL COMPENSATION.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION
OF A 40’ DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOT 160 LOCATED IN WESTMINSTER
GLEN ESTATES PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING PROPOSED FEES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING ADOPTION OF PARK RULES FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK AND POGUE SPRINGS
PRESERVE.
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12. A. REVISED:
CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A DEVELOPMENT AND PARKLAND DEDICATION
AGREEMENT WITH MAK MARSHALL RANCH FOR THE DEDICATION OF APPROXIMATELY
75 ACRES OF PARKLAND CONNECTING TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S SOUTHEAST
METROPOLITAN PARK AND FOR THE COUNTY’S DEVELOPMENT OF PARK IMPROVEMENTS
THEREIN.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN EXEMPTION ORDER
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH CUNNINGHAM ALLEN FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND AUTHORIZE
PURCHASING AGENT AND TNR EXECUTIVE MANAGER TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATION PURSUANT
TO THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, ANN. SECTION 262.062(a)(4).
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RENEW CONTRACT AND PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO CHANGE NAME OF TRAVIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT 18 FROM “TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
SERVICE” TO “TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – TRAVIS COUNTY” IN THE COUNTY’S
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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 $441,962.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 30, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY
5, 2006.
Added to consent.
16. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY DAMAGE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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A. TNR UNIT 2338 - SETTLE;
B. TCSO UNIT 2838 – SETTLE;
C. TCSO UNIT 2350 – SETTLE;
D. TCSO UNIT 2459 – SETTLE;
E. TCSO UNIT 1810 – SETTLE;
F. TCSO UNIT 2155 – SETTLE;
G. TCSO UNIT 1946 – SETTLE; AND
H. TCSO UNIT 1975 - SETTLE
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TOTAL LOSS OF TCSO UNIT 1955.
C. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AUTO LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION FOR STATE FARM INSURANCE AND STACY KEATON.
17. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL
ACTION – A PROMOTION FOR EMPLOYEE IN MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE, PER TRAVIS
COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03008.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION
REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. Q060056-MB, DESIGN
BUILD SERVICES FOR ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL
COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS, IFB NO. B060036-NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
(A) BAMERT SEED CO., FOR LINE ITEM
1;
(B) JUSTIN SEED, FOR LINE ITEMS 2, 6;
(C) AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 3, 4, 7, 8;
(D) LONE STAR PRODUCTS, LINE ITEMS 11, 12, 14, 15, 16;
(E) EXCEL GARDEN PRODUCT, LINE ITEMS 5, 9, 10; AND
(F) GEO-SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR LINE ITEMS 13, 17, 18, 19 (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT 05T00040DR, ASPEN AIR INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICES.
(HHS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF DETENTION EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS MATERIALS FROM ISI
DETENTION CONTRACTING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY, METROPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS,
FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(D)
OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00263JJ, EAST METRO PARK (PHASE 1, PROJECT 1), C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES,
LTD. CONTRACTOR. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TNR)
No action required.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE CONTRACTS:
A. NAI COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL GROUP,
INC. #PS060048LP;
B. SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES GROUP #PS060050LP; AND
C. THE STAUBACH COMPANY CENTRAL TEXAS, LLC #PS060052LP. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CREATE A STATE HIGHWAY 130 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT PLANNING COMMITTEE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE TO BE ISSUED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT
OF LONGHORN VILLAGE.
(See also Health Facilities Development Corporation discussion.)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.
28. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE
OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006 AT 9:00 A.M. AT TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM,
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PETITION
FOR THE CREATION OF AN EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #13 IN THE PART OF NORTHEAST
TRAVIS COUNTY THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY SERVED BY ANOTHER DISTRICT.
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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS IN PENDING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT (LISSO HEIRS) INCLUDING ACCEPTANCE OF AN ALTERNATE DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY IN REPLACEMENT OF A PORTION OF THE OVERALL TAKING AND TAKE ANY ACTION AS NECESSARY. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS IN PENDING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS FOR THE CAMERON ROAD EXTENSION AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND CONSIDER CONDEMNEES’ OFFER OF SETTLEMENT AND TAKE ANY ACTION AS NECESSARY ON THE FOLLOWING PARCELS AS FOLLOWS: 1
A. PARCEL #1 AND #1E, RECORD OWNER
KINGS GATE, L.P.;
B. PARCEL #2 AND #2Ea/2Eb, RECORD OWNER NORTH GATE LP.; AND
C. PARCEL #3 AND #3Ea/3Eb, RECORD OWNER BISHOPS FIELD, L.P.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS. 2
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS CASE). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MURRAY, ET AL. V. EARLE, ET. AL. NO. A-02-CA-252-SS. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS CASE). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING NEW ETHICS REQUIREMENTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 176, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 3, 2006.
C4. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING DEPUTIES FOR PRECINCT FIVE CONSTABLE OFFICE:
BAILES, DARA
BARNES, SAMANTHA
BINTLIFF, DAVID E.
BLAYLOCK, GERRY
BRAMMER, CAROLYN
CALLIS, JOHN C.
COPELAND, RICHARD G.
CURRY, EDWARD E.
DEWOLFE, NEIL
DOUGLAS, SANDRA M.
GAGE, TIMOTHY
HAGAN, MILDRED D.
JOHNSON, RUBY L.
KOCH, MORRIS ERWIN
LANTERMAN, CHARLES
LOPEZ, CARLOS B.
MORRIS, DAVID M.
MOUNT, MIRACLE M.
MULTER, DALE E.
OLGUIN, NANCY
REDD, ALAN J.
RICKETSON DEBBIE
RIOJAS, EDWARD
ROMERO, LUIS
ROSSER, JOSEPH
RUIZ, JOE
TORRES, JUAN
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 74 AND 81 CROSSWIND SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS – 3.293 ACRES – TRADEWIND DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO MUNICIPAL JURISDICTION) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
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 MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT COSTS FOR A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT CENTER PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS LONGHORN VILLAGE.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION’S BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE (LONGHORN VILLAGE PROJECT) SERIES 2006 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL FINANCING DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SUCH NOTE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
1. STATUS OF JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE
AND INITIATIVES TO REDUCE INMATE POPULATIONS.
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2. FIXED ASSETS MANUAL AND EASSETS SYSTEM
DEMONSTRATION.
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3. FOLLOW-UP TO COMMISSIONERS COURT RETREAT AND SUB-COMMITTEE STRUCTURE.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON AND POLICY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2006 AT 12:00 NOON TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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