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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 18, 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.

Closed captioned files are not available for the July 18, 2006 Commissioners Court meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “SISQUOC STREET” TO “SAN LUCAS DRIVE” IN GRANADA OAKS SUBDIVISION OFF EL REY BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
Hear the discussion.

2. RECEIVE INPUT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE USED IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (SECOND OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS)
Hear the discussion.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

Hear the discussion.

CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
Hear the discussion.

RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 23RD ANNUAL “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” IN TRAVIS COUNTY ON AUGUST 1, 2006.
Hear the discussion.

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 $336,181.53 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 30 TO JULY 6, 2006.
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

6. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY ’06 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION, JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS THAT AFFECT FINANCE JOB FAMILY, E.G. TITLES, PAY GRADES AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS.
Hear the discussion.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO EXPAND THE TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE INTO VACANT SPACE AT THE 1600 SMITH ROAD FACILITY.
Hear the discussion.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) FOR ONGOING PSAP MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING.
Added to consent.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

10. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WORKSOURCE - GREATER AUSTIN WORKFORCE BOARD FOR A CLIENT SERVICES POSITION. (HHS&VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. MA040180LC, NEUBUS, INC. FOR MICROFILM SCANNING AND INDEXING SERVICES. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (THIS ITEM WILL BE ACTED ON AFTER DISCUSSION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM 28)
Hear the discussion.

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040255MB, JOSE I. GUERRA, INC. TO PROVIDE STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “SISQUOC STREET” TO “SAN LUCAS DRIVE” IN GRANADA OAKS SUBDIVISION OFF EL REY BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE LAKES AT TECHRIDGE SUBDIVISION:
Added to consent.

  1. FINAL PLAT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT ONE: LAKES AT TECHRIDGE FINAL PLAT (7 LOTS – 128.473 ACRES – HOWARD LANE EAST – FISCAL POSTED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ – CITY OF AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE JURISDICTION); AND
  2. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS IN THE SUMAN RANCH AT FALL CREEK SUBDIVISION:
This item has been pulled from the agenda.

  1. VARIANCES FROM CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY:
    1. SECTION 82.202(d), REQUIREMENT THAT LOTS IN A SUBDIVISION FRONT UPON AND THAT THE SUBDIVISION TAKES ACCESS VIA A ROAD MEETING COUNTY STANDARDS;
    2. SECTION 82.206(b)(6), REQUIREMENT THAT A PRIVATE STREET IN A SUBDIVISION CONNECT DIRECTLY TO A DEDICATED PUBLIC ROAD OR AN APPROVED PRIVATE ROAD;
    3. SECTION 82.401(a)(6), REQUIREMENT THAT FISCAL SECURITY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SUBDIVISION INFRASTRUCTURE BE POSTED UPON PLAT APPROVAL; AND
  2. PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SUMAN RANCH AT FALL CREEK (LONG FORM PLAT – 21 TOTAL LOTS: 19 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, 1 COMMON AREA LOT AND 1 PRIVATE STREET LOT – TOTAL ACREAGE 567.00 – THIS PROPERTY IS NOT LOCATED ON A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA AND TRAVIS COUNTY – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 64, TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TO ALLOW LOWEST HABITABLE FLOOR ELEVATION TO BE LESS THAN ONE FOOT ABOVE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE), BUT ABOVE THE BFE FOR A PORTION OF THE EXISTING HOME LOCATED AT 17413 EAST DARLEEN DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Hear the discussion.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR ANDERSON MILL ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 5B (LONG FORM PLAT – 120 LOTS – 26.31 ACRES – WEISS LANE – FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE – CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A TURF GRASS POLICY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Hear the discussion.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SITE PLAN VARIANCE REQUESTS FROM CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FROM THE ARCHITECTURAL GRANITE AND MARBLE COMPANY:
Hear the discussion.

  1. SECTION 82.209(c)(3)(E), REQUIREMENT THAT DEVELOPMENT IN A WATERWAY BUFFER ZONE IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT TO CERTAIN USES AND IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES;
  2. SECTION 82.209(c)(3)(B), REQUIREMENT ESTABLISHES THE BUFFERS FOR EACH CLASSIFICATION OF WATERWAY; AND
  3. SECTION 82.209(d), REQUIREMENT THAT STIPULATES ALL CUT AND FILL LAND BALANCING SHALL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 FEET. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE USING DEAF SERVICES SALARY SAVINGS TO COVER PROJECTED SHORTFALLS IN THE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND INTERPRETERS LINE ITEMS.
Hear the discussion.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Hear the discussion.

OTHER ITEMS

23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE HIRING OF SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR A NEWLY AUTHORIZED ATTORNEY POSITION. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
Hear the discussion.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING JUDICIAL SALARIES FOR FY ’07 IN LIGHT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION GA-0437. JUDICIAL SALARIES INCLUDE DISTRICT JUDGES, COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGES, ASSOCIATE JUDGES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. (AUDITOR’S OFFICE)
Hear the discussion.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CHARGE MUNICIPALITIES FEES FOR SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISPATCH AND RELATED SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Hear the discussion.

27. 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.
Hear the discussion.

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS

Hear the discussion.

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.

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ONLINE POSTING OF PUBLIC RECORDS BY THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. 1

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND DISCUSS RESULTS OF MEDIATION AND SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. F&M BLANK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 1

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JENNIFER SEGURA. 1 AND 3
This item has been reposted.

31. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LETTER FROM STANEK ASSOCIATES, INC. OFFERING CERTAIN SEARCH AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR CASH ASSETS DUE TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

CONSENT ITEMS

Hear the discussion.

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 DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS “THUNDER TRAIL” OFF STEWART ROAD NEAR LAKEWAY, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 1, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR TWO PORTIONS OF ROLLING MEADOWS DRIVE NEAR PFLUGERVILLE TO BE KNOWN AS “PURPLE THISTLE DRIVE” AND “TEXAS MEADOWS DRIVE”, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 8, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE OLD BEE CAVE ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

THE FOLLOWING FOUR ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:

A.1 CONSIDER STATUS OF POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE SECTIONS 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY.)

A.2 APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 06K00105LP, FY 2006 TYPE C, HOT MIX OVERLAY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, LP. (TNR)
Added to consent.

A.3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RESPONSE TO ORDER FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS (MARSHALL DIVISION) IN LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS, ET. AL. V. RICK PERRY, GOVERNOR OF TEXAS, ET. AL., CIVIL NO. 2:03-CV-354 CONSOLIDATED. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY.)

A.4 RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL GRIEVANCE OF SHARON MASLON AND RELATED ISSUES. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS.)

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FY ’07 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear the discussion.

1. RECEIVE REPORT FROM STAFF AND FINANCE TEAM ON THE CORPORATION’S $15 MILLION 2006A SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM, AND CONSIDER ACTION WITH RESPECT TO LENDER ALLOCATIONS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PAYMENTS FOR HOME INSPECTIONS.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JUNE 6 AND JUNE 27, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 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 JUNE 6, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION - DISCUSSIONS ONLY

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS PLANNING FOR NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTHOUSE, INCLUDING:
Hear the discussion.

  1. SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RFQ ON PROGRAMMING AND SITE EVALUATION;
  2. TENTATIVE PLANNING SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES; AND
  3. MAKE-UP OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

2. DISCUSS VIABILITY AND LONG RANGE PLAN FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES IMAGING DIVISION.
Hear the discussion.

3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CASH FLOW FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ROADWAY PROJECTS APPROVED BY VOTERS IN THE 2005 BOND ELECTION.
Hear the discussion.

4. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE (BCP) ACQUISITION FINANCING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PRESERVE TRACTS.
Hear the discussion.

ADJOURN

 


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Friday, July 21, 2006 8:37 AM