Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 30, 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: REVISED FINAL PLAT OF LOT 40, BLOCK P, CAMBRIDGE
HEIGHTS, COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS – 5.85
ACRES – GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER) (ACTION ITEM #5)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ORDER FOR SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND REQUEST TO PURCHASE TWO EXTERNAL RESCUE
HOISTS FROM THE GOODRICH CORPORATION. (STARFLIGHT/EMERGENCY SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. 06K00091RV, COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION D.B.A. EBM-AUSTIN, TO PROVIDE
SECURITY UPGRADES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, NED GRANGER BUILDING AND
EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO EASY ACCESS,
INC. FOR INTERNET CREDIT CARD PROCESSING. (ITS/SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REVISED FINAL PLAT OF LOT
40, BLOCK P, CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS, COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT –
2 COMMERCIAL LOTS – 5.85 ACRES – GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY – NO FISCAL REQUIRED
– SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY – CITY OF
PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH TIEMANN LAND AND CATTLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR
LAKESIDE WATER CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SERVICE AREAS 2A, 2C AND
2D. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II PHASE 1,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2:
Added to consent.
A. ALTERNATIVE FISCAL; AND
B. CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING PLANNING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD):
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A. SETTING AND ADVERTISING PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CONSOLIDATED PLAN; AND
B. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR A REIMERS RANCH RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT WHICH WILL PROVIDE FUNDS FOR
TRAILS IN THE SOUTHWEST METRO PARK; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
FOR A JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
A NEW GRANT WHICH WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO OPERATE A JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH COURT.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $589,431.01
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 12 TO MAY 18, 2006.
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO ISSUE CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME A COUNTY BUILDING AND
TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ISSUES:
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A. APPROVE FORM SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT WITH DEPUTY PATHOLOGIST AND AUTHORIZE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
OF TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACTS WITH DEPUTY PATHOLOGISTS NEEDED TO PROVIDE INTERIM COVERAGE;
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT FOR FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST
SERVICES WITH DR. FERNANDEZ;
C. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL TO REDUCE
TRAVIS COUNTY AUTOPSY CASELOAD;
D. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 56 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE
FOR OUT OF COUNTY AUTOPSIES AND OPTIONAL AUTOPSIES TO UPDATE REFERENCES AND
ATTACH FORM PRIVATE AUTOPSY SERVICES CONTRACT AND CONSENT TO AUTOPSY SERVICES
AS EXHIBIT B; AND
E. APPROVE FORM PRIVATE AUTOPSY CONTRACT AND CONSENT TO AUTOPSY
SERVICES.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING THE USE OF MUTUAL AID RADIO CHANNELS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DECISION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY
FROM FEMA FOR HURRICANE RITA EXPENSES.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
17. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
18. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE
FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY ’07 BUDGET PROCESS. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO WAIVE CERTAIN PERMITTING FEES FOR GIRL SCOUT CAMP FACILITY AT
PACE BEND PARK. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AT 11:00 A.M.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING TRAVIS COUNTY REORGANIZATION INITIATIVES:
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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)
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.
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. THE HOLLOW, INC. (ALLSTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. FRITZ A. EMILIE M. TOEPPERWEIN (LEE AND ESTHER MONTOYA RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFERS FROM HILL COUNTRY TRUST FOR TAX RESALE DEEDS IN THE FOLLOWING TAX FORECLOSURE SALE PROPERTIES:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. VIRGINIA
M. LOWE;
B. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. CHARLES E. AND JEANE A. CONNER;
AND
C. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. DOUGLAS ROBERT RUCKER. 1
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. JERRY A. MACHA (PEGGY LAIRD RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. HARVEY HAWKINS (DARUSH FOROTANRAD RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. JOHN E. HAMMOND (HERBERT J. MCMAHON RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. BELEN MENDOZA (I BUY LAND, LLC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFERS FROM MJULIAN INVESTMENTS OF NEVADA, LLC FOR TAX RESALE DEEDS IN THE FOLLOWING TAX FORECLOSURE SALE PROPERTIES:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. LAMAR A.
WASSERMAN; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. VS. HIGHLAND MALL BLVD., LTD. 1
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. AMEND A LEASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING
PROPERTY LOCATED IN SOUTH AUSTIN, 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, TO PERMIT THE
COUNTY TO EXERCISE A PURCHASE OPTION PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2006;
B. AMEND THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED
IN SOUTH AUSTIN, 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE, TO PERMIT THE CLOSING DATE TO
BE EARLIER THAN AUGUST 1, 2006; AND
C. EXERCISE THE PURCHASE OPTION CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED
IN SOUTH AUSTIN, 2501 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE. 2
30. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MIRTA MIR V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. 1 AND 3
31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JAMES COLBY WEST. 1 AND 3
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS REPORT ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF ISSUES RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE. 1 AND 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 MAY 16, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 27, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 16, 17 AND 18, THE RANCH SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 3.3 ACRES – SAILBOAT PASS (MEADOW LINK) – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 13, 2006 TO 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 1076 AND 1077 AND TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 1078 AND 1079 OF APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TNR FORMER EMPLOYEE, KYNA SIMMONS. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071 AND 551.074)
A.2 A. CONSIDER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK
FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FORENSIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT; AND
B. AUTHORIZE FUNDING APPROVED FOR
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FORENSIC CENTER ADDITION PROJECT TO BE USED FOR THE MEDICAL
EXAMINER FORENSIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 2, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 4 AND APRIL 11, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 2005.
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