Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 9, 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 REQUEST
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1277 AND 1278 OF APACHE
SHORES SECTION 2 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $341,053.66
FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 21 TO APRIL 27, 2006.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
5. A. DISCUSS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY ’06 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION JOB ANALYSIS
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS THAT AFFECT ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AND SKILLED TRADES JOB FAMILIES, E.G. TITLES, PAY GRADES, FLSA DESIGNATIONS,
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY RATES AND PRACTICES;
B. APPROVE SET-ASIDE IN FY ’07 PRELIMINARY BUDGET TO FUND
SLOTS THAT ARE BELOW PAY GRADE MINIMUMS (GREEN-CIRCLED);
C. EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES TO ADDRESS COMPRESSION ISSUES DURING
THE FY ’07 BUDGET PROCESS; AND
D. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO HAVE DEPARTMENTS
SUBMIT FY ’07 COMPENSATION ALLOCATION PLANS TO HRMD IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEFINED
PARAMETERS FOR APPROVAL BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE eFILING EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON eFILING PROJECT.
Postponed one week.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE REQUEST BY AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMS TO USE AMBULANCE NO. 00E004TC FOR
DRIVER TRAINING.
Added to consent.
AT 1:45 P.M.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF THE CASE MANAGEMENT COMPONENT OF THE CITY FUNDED
PROGRAM “PROJECT RECOVERY.”
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04T00185OJ, AIRGAS SAFETY, FOR SAFETY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03T00074OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis voting in opposition.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00264JJ, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR EAST METRO PARK, PHASE I,
PROJECT II. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY SCHOOL LAND OIL AND GAS LEASE, IFB NO. B060172-JW, TO THE SOLE BIDDER,
ESTACADO ENERGY, L.L.C. (TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1277 AND
1278 OF APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 – A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT
3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO ACCEPT TWO CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENTS COVERING A TOTAL OF 25.347
ACRES FROM “GRAY MOUNTAIN, LTD.” AND “COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT, LTD.” TO BECOME
PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STREETS WITHIN SEVEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING MARLY WAY AND OLYMPUS
DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 84, UNACCEPTED SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS
17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY REORGANIZATION INITIATIVES:
This item has been reposted.
A. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER
OR COORDINATOR FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING;
B. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OR COORDINATOR FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES;
C. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF BOTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR;
D. ANY OTHER OPTIONS REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES; AND
E. OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY PERSONNEL MATTERS. (THIS ITEM
MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074,
PERSONNEL MATTERS)
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE CURRENT SPECIAL SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE
REGARDING HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS, APPRAISAL CAPS, REVENUE CAPS AND TAX RATE
LIMITATIONS.
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20. DISCUSS FOLLOW-UP REPORTS AND ISSUES
REGARDING RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT
TAXES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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A. ANY CLARIFYING INFORMATION REGARDING
PROPOSALS;
B. ANY ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS BY COUNTY STAFF OR EVALUATION
COMMITTEE;
C. FOLLOW-UP ACTION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND (JUDGE
BISCOE)
D. RECEIVE PROPERTY TAXES FINAL REPORT DATED JULY 2005 (ANALYSIS
OF CURRENT PROCESS FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES COLLECTION AND EVALUATION
OF THE PROPOSALS OF PRIVATE FIRMS ON THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY
TAXES). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE MAY 13, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS, INCLUDING THE DESIGNATION OF ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES. (COUNTY
CLERK)
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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
Note 5 Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations
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.
22. CONDUCT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THE TWO COORDINATORS. 3
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, SLOTS 357, 283 AND 79. 1 AND 3
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EFFORTS TO MARKET PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. 1 AND 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR A LARGE DATA CENTER IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 5
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BFI LANDFILL PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION. 1
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LANDFILL PERMIT AMENDMENT APPLICATION AND RELATED ISSUES. 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SALARY AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. 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 VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 18, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 23, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, BLOCK A, YACKTMAN SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 11 LOTS – 31.905 ACRES – PEARCE RD. – FISCAL POSTED – ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR LOTS 2 THROUGH 10 – ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN FOR LOTS 1 AND 11 ONLY – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ AND FULL PURPOSE ANNEXATION AREA). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 23, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 5, SECTION TWO, SILVER SPUR RANCHETTES (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 36.86 ACRES – JIM BRIDGER DR. – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – ON-SITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDUM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
THE ROAD GALLERIA PARKWAY FOR HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA L.P.
Postponed one week.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ELECTION
SERVICES. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2006.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION DISCUSSION
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF THE FOUR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND THE TWO COORDINATORS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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