Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 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
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CONSENT ITEMS
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SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
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2. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING THE ASIAN
GYPSY MOTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REGARDING A PROPOSED VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE
CENTER.
Taken into Executive Session.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING PHASE 2 PROJECT TO THE
ARIZPE GROUP, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR E-COURTROOM
PROJECT COMPONENT AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES, RFP NO. P060081-LC, TO THE
HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, DATA PROJECTIONS, INC. (COURTS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE NINE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING UNISYS CORPORATION CONTRACTS:
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A. CONTRACT NO. MA000042, FOR SYSTEM
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT SERVICES; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 95C0150-CG, FOR UNISYS SYSTEM LICENSES. (ITS)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT
NO. 02T00215OJ, MILLIMAN USA, FOR ACTURIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY
SELF-FUNDED PLAN. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL
GASES, IFB NO. B0600109-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AIRGAS SOUTHWEST. (MEDICAL
EXAMINER’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISHWASHING
AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, IFB NO. B060108-NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ECOLAB. (SHERIFF’S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 05AE0176JJ, LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS AND NEWNAN, INC., FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER.
(FM) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, FOREST CITY SWEETWATER, L.P.;
B. SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION 1, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
3 (561 TOTAL LOTS, 544 RESIDENTIAL, 16 MUD AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOTS
AND 1 COMMERCIAL LOT - 311.4 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST – NO FISCAL REQUIRED
FOR THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD,
NO ETJ); AND
C. SWEETWATER RANCH SECTION 2, PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT
3 (1296 TOTAL LOTS, 1258 RESIDENTIAL, 38 MUD AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOTS
- 735.5 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST – NO FISCAL REQUIRED FOR THIS PRELIMINARY
PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAZY NINE MUD, NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED POLICY RELATING TO REGULATING OBSTACLES IN THE COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY LOW INCOME REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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A. AN UPDATE;
B. POLICY REGARDING PAYMENTS TO PARTICIPATING EMISSION REPAIR
FACILITIES FOR CUSTOMERS THAT RESIDE OUTSIDE TRAVIS COUNTY AT THE TIME OF
INSPECTION; AND
C. REQUEST FOR GRANT-FUNDED EMPLOYEE IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S AIRCHECK
TEXAS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CALL CENTER, PER THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION 6 (LONG FORM
PLAT – 52 LOTS – 31.394 ACRES – SENNA HILLS DR. – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS
COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY SENNA HILLS MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
– CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON HOMES FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINER
RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 7A, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH TROJAN TIDWELL FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR SPRINGBROOK
INDUSTRIAL PARK SECTION 2, IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO SEND THE NEW FEMA PRELIMINARY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AND FLOOD
INSURANCE STUDY TO AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. A VARIANCE TO SECTION 30-2-151 OF
TITLE 30, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, WHICH REQUIRES THE
ALIGNMENT OF EXISTING STREETS; AND
B. A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: VAUGHT RANCH SECTION 2
SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 5 LOTS – 97.36 ACRES – VAUGHT RANCH ROAD AND
R.M. 2222 – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY
OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
19. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
PLAN FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA.
Postponed one week.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING FROM HUD:
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A. POTENTIAL PROJECTS AND PROJECT DIRECTION;
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COORDINATING COMMITTEE;
AND
C. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK
GRANT-LOCAL FUNDS JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT-DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS-OPERATION SAFE STREETS GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07; AND
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT-DISCRETIONARY
FUNDS-JUVENILE DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
23. 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 $295,036.20
FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 24 TO MARCH 2, 2006.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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 FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES TO THE COUNTY JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS
ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,100.00.
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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.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE SALE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD LOCATED IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION INVOLVING LANDOWNERS THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER, PARCEL #3, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY PROJECT. 1 AND 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF AN OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5555 AIRPORT BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 AND 2
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ANGELA D. STEADTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. 1
Postponed.
31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JONESTOWN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431. 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR AGREEMENT WITH HEWLITT PACKARD CORPORATION REGARDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES UNDER COUNTY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROGRAM POLICY. 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 FEBRUARY 14, FEBRUARY 21 AND FEBRUARY 22, 2006 VOTING SESSIONS.
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J, INC. V.
RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1, ET AL.
Taken into Executive Session.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006
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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED $15 MILLION SERIES 2006A SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RELEASE FUNDS TO SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. PURSUANT TO SECTION 4.2 OF CONTRACT DATED OCTOBER 31, 2004.
3. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATIONS PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA AND FANNIE MAE MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2006.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. DISCUSS CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
AND COUNTY OPEN SPACE PLAN.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2006, AT 6:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
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