Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 21, 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 A PLAT FOR
RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK B, STAR RANCH
SECTION 2 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.332 ACRES - BETHPAGE DRIVE - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATER SEWER
IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 - CITY OF HUTTO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER) (ACTION ITEM # 19)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH
2006 AS "AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH."
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. 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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4. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE ASIAN GYPSY MOTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $463,397.06
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 3 TO MARCH 9, 2006.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CHANGES TO THE RATE SCHEDULE FOR CLEANING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENTS
AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER.
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FOLLOW-UP ISSUES FROM MEDICAL EXAMINER WORK SESSION:
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A. APPROVAL OF GOALS FOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS ACCREDITATION;
B. PERFORMANCE MEASURES; AND
C. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
(THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV'T CODE ANN.
551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE RECRUITING EXPENSES FOR DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS.
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED STATUS REPORT FOR COUNTIES WITH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR AUTOPSY
SERVICES.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B060079-RG, CONCRETE AND GROUT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. RATIFY CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
WORK PERFORMED AT EAST METRO PARK BY THORNHILL GROUP. (TNR) (COMMISSIONERS
DAVIS AND GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH AIDS SERVICES
OF AUSTIN FOR HIV SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL ON AT-RISK
YOUTH FOR YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS060178LC, EASY ACCESS INC., FOR INTERNET PROCESSING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT. (ITS/JUSTICES OF THE PEACE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE RATIFICATION OF MODIFICATION
NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS050312ML, JOSEPH LESSARD, FOR SIX-MONTH EXTENSION AND
ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF THE FINAL REPORT
OF THE SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY GROWTH DIALOG. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT 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)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: PALOMINO RANCH (LONG FORM PLAT - 9 LOTS
- 109.15 ACRES - NAMELESS ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 12 AND
13, BLOCK B, STAR RANCH SECTION 2 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.332 ACRES
- BETHPAGE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON
COUNTY WATER SEWER IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3 - CITY OF HUTTO
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
20. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
PLAN FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA.
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21. REVISED: CONSIDER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BRIEFING FROM THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT REGARDING PERFORMANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL CARE SERVICES
CONTRACT.
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22. 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
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION FOR AN ASSERTIVE ADOLESCENT AND FAMILY
TREATMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU
OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2006 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT (SCAAP)
IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES;
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR S. T. O. P. VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM THAT WILL ENHANCE THE ABILITY
TO PROSECUTE FAMILY VIOLENCE CASES; AND
D. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE
THE FY '05 DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE, AND FY '05 LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF JUNE. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL
A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
No action required.
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION
OF PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1863, CRIMINAL FINES AND FEES COLLECTION
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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26. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $16,110,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2006, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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27. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $23,925,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2006 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO.
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28. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $44,010,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2006 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
29. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY LETTER OF INTENTION TO FILE APPLICATION
FOR STATE GRANT TO FUND STUDY OF WHETHER TRAVIS COUNTY SHOULD ESTABLISH A
MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE.
B. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON GRANT REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
TO TEXAS TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE.
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OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. RECEIVE REPORT AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2006.
Added to consent.
32. REAPPOINT COMMISSIONER MARGARET J.
GÓMEZ TO SERVE ON THE CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES POLICY COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE
REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA AND FANNIE MAE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
PROGRAM) SERIES 2006A BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Sonleitner abstaining.
35. REVISED:
A. 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.
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
TO WHICH THE COUNTY HAS MEMBERSHIP.
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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.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RANDOLPH DOYER AND DON BEBEE (JESSICA GONZALEZ RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DEBORAH ANN SOSA (MARLON TORRES RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. REVISED: RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MARLON TORRES RESALE DEEDS FOR THE FOLLOWING TAX CASES:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL V. DEBORAH ANN
SOSA; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL V. OWNER UNKNOWN, LOT 3 AND LOT 4,
BLOCK 30, WEBBERVILLE. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CLYDE DOYAL, TRUSTEE (IRMA PEREZ RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MAY Y. BASSHAM (FRANK T. MATYAS, JR. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. L. HUGHES AND REBECCA SCHWANECKE (SCOTT BOGART RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MONETIZERS, INC. (BRANDY A. SCHROEDER RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARY AND LEO LALOSEVICH (PAUL KUDRLE RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARY K. JENNINGS (HELEN K. BEATH RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL, (CARPENTER-PINEDA; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
46. 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
47. REVISED: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM FROM LAUREN JOHNSON FOR WRONGFUL INCARCERATION OF KEITH RYDER JOHNSON, CAUSE NUMBER 2021338. 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 FOLLOWING MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 28, 2006;
AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 7, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 11, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 30' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT STARTING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY END OF RINARD LANE - A STREET MAINTAINED BY TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT 4. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY
ATTORNEY REGARDING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S
FACILITY CASE AND SAFE HARBOR ACCOUNT FOR FUNDING OF HARTFORD’S SHARE
OF SETTLEMENT; SUBROGATION. (Executive Session) 1
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. REVISED: APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF FEBRUARY 28 AND MARCH 7, 2006.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WELLNESS PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY OF CREATING THE TRAVIS COUNTY EDUCATION AND HOUSING CORPORATION, ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO WAIVE ISSUER FEES ON RESTRUCTURING OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA AND FANNIE MAE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2006A; APPROVING THE FORM, SUBSTANCE AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS CONVENIENT AND NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER.
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