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