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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, February 14, 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
 

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 14, 2006 AS “SURVIVOR AUSTIN DAY" IN THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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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 AND RELATED MATTERS.
Passed without discussion.  Burn ban remains in effect.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE ASIAN GYPSY MOTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

A. GRANT CONTRACT WITH FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR A FEMA PHASE XXIV EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 06.
B. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT MAKES MINOR CHANGES TO BUDGET CATEGORIES OF THE GRANT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTING THE PROGRAM.
C. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LIHEAP GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT MAKES MINOR CHANGES TO BUDGET CATEGORIES OF THE GRANT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTING THE PROGRAM.
D. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE OPERATION SAFE STREETS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT AMENDMENT PROVIDES $48,356 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND EXTENDS THE GRANT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006.
E. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT AMENDMENT PROVIDES $60,358 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND EXTENDS THE GRANT THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

6. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ITEMS:
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A. FY ‘07 BUDGET PARAMETERS, INCLUDING PROJECTED REVENUE AND EXPENSE ISSUES AND ASSUMPTIONS; AND
B. FY ‘07 BUDGET GUIDELINES.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

7. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH CARE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $420,630.55 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 27, 2006 TO FEBRUARY 2, 2006.
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

A. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - PURCHASING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - PROMOTION - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE 10.03008; AND
C. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - PURCHASING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - SALARY ADJUSTMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.03002.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING, PHASE 2.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER.
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11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY ‘05 YEAR END HEALTH PLAN REPORT AND 1ST QUARTER FY ‘06 HEALTH PLAN REPORT.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON A FELONY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER:
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A. REQUEST TO ACCEPT A DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE;
B. AUTHORIZE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO FINALIZE THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR THE TRAVIS STATE JAIL’S VISITATION CENTER; AND
C. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON VISITATION CENTER.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA040002LC, SUNGARD HTE, INC., FOR HTE SOFTWARE SERVICES. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO EASY ACCESS, INC., FOR INTERNET PROCESSING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. (ITS/DRO) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

16. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00130RG, ENNIS PAINT, INC., FOR TRAFFIC PAINT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00196MP, BLUEBONNET CLEANING SERVICES, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC AND PRECINCT 3 OFFICE BUILDING. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE PURCHASE OF DELL FILE SERVERS FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH DELL MARKETING L.P. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00218LD, INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS DBA FILEONQ FOR INTEGRATED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (ITS, TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO OFFICE DEPOT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES THROUGH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020192. (COUNTY-WIDE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069-OJ, FORTE MANAGED CARE, INC., FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., FOR THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION OF THE COUNTY'S SELF FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION, LIABILITY AND PROPERTY LOSS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. MA040079SP, LASON, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF HVAC UNITS, IFB NO. B060035-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, H.M.T. SERVICES CORPORATION. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

26. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURAL AND MEP ENGINEERING SERVICES FROM HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020072EF WITH THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, DUAL DIAGNOSIS DRUG COUNSELING. (CRIMINAL COURTS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion, Judge Biscoe abstaining.

28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020037EF, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME DEAF ADULTS. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: PIONEER AT WALNUT CREEK SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 73.05 ACRES – SPRINKLE CUTOFF ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HARBOR HILL SUBDIVISION (LONG FORM PLAT – 10 LOTS – 9.654 ACRES – STONERIDGE DRIVE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTING STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, CHAPTER 82.202 RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED POLICY RELATING TO OBSTACLES IN THE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

33. RECEIVE REPORTS FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE STAFF ON AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY AND 2005 TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN SERVICE NON-PROFITS SURVEY.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THREE (3) EMPLOYEES OF TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLANNING COUNCILS CONFERENCE IN TORONTO, CANADA.
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACT WITH TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND RELATED ISSUES.

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE.
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38. AUTHORIZE THE STARFLIGHT MANAGER TO ACCEPT FIRST AIRCRAFT PURCHASED ON CONTRACT NO. 05C00297BF, FROM AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, LLC, UNCONDITIONALLY WHEN AIRCRAFT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT, AND TO ACCEPT IT SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF ALL ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSPECTION. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STARFLIGHT)
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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.

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING & EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT 9. 1 AND 3

40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS. 2

41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AND RELATED ISSUES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT 126. 1 AND 3

42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DECISION TO HIRE A CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE. 3

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 JANUARY 17, 2006; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 24, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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 VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 17, 2006 AND JANUARY 24, 2006.

ADJOURN


AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSIONS

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS

1. DISCUSS PROGRESS REPORT, ISSUE PAPER AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE.
Hear the discussion.

2. DISCUSS REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL.
Hear the discussion.

ADJOURN


AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE BOARD OF REVIEW HEARING

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006
10:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11th STREET, 1st FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

(FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE AT 854-4621)

TO HEAR THE APPEAL OF THE GREATER TEXAS LANDSCAPE SERVICES OF THE DECISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL UNDER THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE CHAPTER 71.011 SECTIONS "C" AND "K", IN RELATION TO A PERMIT FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT 5501 MCNEIL ROAD , TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.


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Friday, February 17, 2006 8:31 AM