Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, June 13, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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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 RECOGNIZING THE
17TH ANNUAL "JUNETEENTH - EMANCIPATION DAY" CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY,
JUNE 16, 2006. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $470,876.21
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 26 TO JUNE 2, 2006.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUESTS REGARDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CITATIONS (E-CITATIONS)
PROJECT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INCLUDING:
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A. FUNDING OF $247,658 FOR PHASE ONE
OF THE RECOMMENDED E-CITATION PROJECT;
B. ACCEPTANCE OF A $80,060 GRANT FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING; AND
C. AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASING AGENT TO PROCEED WITH PROCUREMENTS.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ANNUAL EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING:
Added to consent.
A. APPROVE SETTING ANNUAL EMPLOYEE PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006 AT
6:00 PM; AND
B. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO EMPLOYEES
WITH JUNE 15, 2006 PAYCHECK
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR AUTOMOTIVE
OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR, IFB NO. B060250-LD, TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE
BIDDERS:
Added to consent.
A. COVERT CHEVROLET, LINE ITEMS 1, 4
AND 9;
B. RIATA FORD, LINE ITEMS 2 AND 10; AND
C. SOUTH POINT DODGE, LINE ITEMS 3, 5, 6 AND 7. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONCRETE
AND GROUT MIX, IFB NO. B060214-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, CENTEX MATERIALS. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
PS960359KW, RX MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC, FOR PHARMACY MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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(Taken up with Item 11.)
Taken into Executive Session also.
11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON FOR PHARMACY SERVICES.
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
(Taken up with Item 10.)
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Taken into Executive Session also.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1 SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS:
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A. USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAM (SEP) FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT STRUCTURAL CONTROLS IN WALNUT CREEK;
B. CONDUCT VOLUNTARY BUY-OUT OF UP TO 10 HOMES IN THE WALNUT
CREEK WATERSHED; AND
C. MODIFY CONTRACT WITH ALAN PLUMMER & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
DESIGN STRUCTURAL CONTROLS IN PROJECT REACH.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
15. 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. PRIORITY NEEDS TABLE;
B. POTENTIAL PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITY CATEGORIES;
AND
C. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR JUVENILE PROBATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM/SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM. THIS APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY '07.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON WHETHER TO CHARGE MUNICIPALITIES FEES FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISPATCH AND
RELATED SERVICES.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DENNIS WRIGHT TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD #5, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH DECEMBER 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPOINTMENT OF FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO A COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE THE PROVISION
OF SERVICES OF THE PEACE LANE/ROSS ROAD MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PLAN AREA WITH
THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 43.0562.
THOSE MEMBERS BEING: PHIL WILLIAMS, DIANNA FLOYD, HENRY FLOYD, PAUL FIDDLER
AND MARGARET ZIEGLER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE,
ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS FROM OCTOBER
1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
Passed without discussion.
23. APPOINT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS TO SERVE
ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
#13 FROM JUNE 13, 2006 UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2007: MARILYN SAMUELSON, GARY JOHNSON,
CLIFF KESSLER, JARREL LARSON AND DAVID ERICKSON. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON STRATEGY TO FILL EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING AND EXECUTIVE
MANAGER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES POSITIONS AND RELATED ISSUES.
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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.
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CLYDE DOYAL, TRUSTEE (MARK V. SACCO RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. EDWIN M. KING AND ROBERT D. DENTINO (MARK V. SACCO RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. JOSEPH FIGUEROA (DAPHNE GILBERT RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DELORES JEAN ROBBERSON (SHARON DECET RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES PINK EVANS (LEE AND ESTHER MONTOYA RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (ALLWAYZ INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WILLIE N. WALKER (CASAS ROJAS, LLC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. WILLARD C. AND PATRICIA POLSTON (ALLSTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFERS FROM HOMETOWN BUILDERS, INC. FOR TAX RESALE DEEDS IN THE FOLLOWING TAX FORECLOSURE SALE PROPERTIES:
A. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. KOONCE ELVIA
GRABLE; AND
B. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ROBERT R. AND H. ALICE BROWNING.
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34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ENTERTAINMENT BY J & J INC., V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JENNIFER MCPHAIL, ET AL. VS. DANA DEBEAUVOIR. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECRUITMENT OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND DEPUTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND RELATED MATTERS. 3
37. 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
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS REPORT ON ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF ISSUES RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE. 1 AND 3
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENDING PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR SLOT NUMBER 22 IN THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE. 1 AND 3
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND DISCUSS MEDIATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF A MEDIATOR REGARDING SUBROGATION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. F&M BLANK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, SLOT 142. 1 AND 3
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ISSUES POTENTIALLY AFFECTING TRAVIS COUNTY IN GUARDIANS OF LICK CREEK, ET AL, V. CYPRESS DEVELOPMENT, LTD., ET AL. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE MAHA LOOP ROAD JUST SOUTH OF FM 812 IN PRECINCT FOUR FOR CULVERT REPAIRS STARTING JUNE 28, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR TWO WEEKS, OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDED ITEM:
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND DISCUSS SETTLEMENT PROPOSALS REGARDING THE PENDING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
IN TRAVIS COUNTY, CONDEMNOR VS. THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER, ET
AL, CONDEMNEES, CAUSE NUMBER C-1-03-CV-002487, INVOLVING PARCEL #3 OF THE
GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT
TO GOV'T CODE ANN 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY and GOV'T CODE ANN 551.072,
REAL PROPERTY) 1 AND 2
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TAKE ACTION ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF ELIMINATING THE LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR ALLOCATING THE STATE'S PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND PROGRAM AND REPLACING IT WITH AN ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION SYSTEM THAT IS BEING CONSIDERED BY THE TEXAS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON URBAN AFFAIRS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVIEW WHETHER TO CONTINUE THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISION FEE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 18, MAY 9, AND MAY 16, 2006.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN, AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 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 DIRECTOR MEETING OF MAY 16, 2006.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE, ACCOUNTING AND CLERICAL SERVICES FROM OCTOBER 1, 2006 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, AUDITORIUM
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 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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