Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 4, 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
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION REGARDING STATE
AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS).
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE ASIAN GYPSY MOTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
3. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE BASIC NEEDS
COALITION OF CENTRAL TEXAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING FROM HUD:
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A. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION PLAN;
B. SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS
ON APRIL 11, APRIL 17, APRIL 20, APRIL 22, APRIL 26, APRIL 27 AND MAY 2, 2006;
AND
C. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
A PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. GRANT
CONTINUES THE PROGRAM THAT WAS STARTED IN FY '01.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS RELATED TO SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR FY
'07:
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A. PROCESS TO FOLLOW IN DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS
ON ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR FY '07; AND
B. FILLING VACANCIES ON THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $501,955.28
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 17 TO MARCH 23, 2006.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
AND
B. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION - EMERGENCY SERVICES - TEMPORARY
ASSIGNMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03012.
10. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE
RETIREMENT STORE CONSULTANT'S ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION REPORT REGARDING THE
COUNTY'S DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457B PLAN.
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
AT 1:45 P.M.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE REVISION OF THE CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RATIFY LETTER TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE REQUESTING ONE-MONTH EXTENSION
OF THE 2004 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM
PREVENTION PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLOOR COVERING
TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B060113-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CDC CARPETS. (FM)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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14. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B0601020-MB GARDNER BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, DETENTION SHELL BUILD OUT-PACKAGE
B. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HEADSPACE
AUTOSAMPLER/GAS CHROMATOGRAPH SYSTEM, IFB NO. B060130-RG, TO THE QUALIFIED
LOW BIDDER, PERKINELMER LAS, INCORPORATED. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING AND PLANTING SERVICES, IFB NO. B060101-DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT
OF HVAC SYSTEM COMPONENTS, GRANGER BUILDING, IFB NO. B060025-MB, TO THE SOLE
BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 01AE601-JJ, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTUAL AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES - ANDERSON MILL ROAD, ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, WITH
CARTER AND BURGESS, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
AT 9:30 A.M.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF AND ALTERNATIVES FOR FUTURE DISPOSITION OF STREETS
WITHIN THE SEVEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING MARLY WAY AND OLYMPUS DRIVE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BRIARCREEK SECTION 4, IN PRECINCT 1.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT ONE: CENTEX MANOR SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 1 INDUSTRIAL LOT - 5 ACRES - U.S. HWY 290 EAST - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WASTEWATER
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PRIVATE SEPTIC SYSTEM - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: VILLAGES OF NEW SWEDEN SUBDIVISION
(1,355 LOTS - 429.4 ACRES - F.M. 973 AND NEW SWEDEN CHURCH ROAD - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - WATER TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUA WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY 973 WASTEWATER COMPANY - NEW SWEDEN MUD #1 - NO
MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE PHASE
4C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR AVALON PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE PROPOSED NOTIFICATION LETTER AND ASSOCIATED COST FOR THE PRELIMINARY
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP AND FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
27. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY'S 2005 ANNUAL REPORT.
This item has been reposted.
28. 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; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
TO WHICH THE COUNTY HAS MEMBERSHIP.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE UPCOMING URBAN
MUSIC FESTIVAL, AN AFRICAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE EVENT. Also
discussed in Executive Session.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ELVIS AND ANABELLE, LLC TO SHOOT FEATURE
FILM IN OLD COUNTY JAIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2006.
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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.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INITIATIVE TO EDUCATE TRAVIS COUNTY VOTERS AND CONDUCT NON-BINDING ELECTION ON THE TOLLING OF NEW LANES ADDED TO EXISTING STATE ROADS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE ISSUES:
A. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS;
B. HIRING CONTRACT PATHOLOGISTS TO TEMPORARILY MEET DEMAND
FOR
AUTOPSIES; AND
C. STATUS REPORT ON DISCUSSIONS WITH MEDICAL EXAMINER. 1
AND 3
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING:
A. REQUEST FOR REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS ON BOB WENTZ PARK
AT WINDY POINT; AND
B. REQUEST TO NEGOTIATE A MORE COOPERATIVE ARRANGEMENT WITH
BOB BARSTOW REGARDING USE OF COURT ORDERED EASEMENT. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC. V. RUFINO CORNEJO AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1, ET. AL. 1
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SARAH CARPENTER-PINEDA V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL, (CARPENTER-PINEDA; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CLAIM FROM LAUREN JOHNSON FOR WRONGFUL INCARCERATION OF KEITH RYDER JOHNSON,
CAUSE NUMBER 2021338. 1
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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 MARCH 21, 2006 VOTING SESSION.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 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 MARCH 21, 2006 VOTING SESSION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 6, DECEMBER 20, DECEMBER 27, 2005 AND JANUARY 3, 2006.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO (1) APPROVE A FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BRIARCREEK SECTION 4, IN PRECINCT 1; AND (2) REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 3, 2006.
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