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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 25, 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

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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

1. 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 $526,912.70 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 7 TO JULY 13, 2006.
Added to consent.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS;
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – JUVENILE COURT – PROMOTION - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE - SECTION 10.03008; AND
  3. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – DISTRICT CLERK – PROMOTION - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE – SECTION 10.03008.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED SPACE PROGRAM FOR THE EXPANSION AND RENOVATION OF THE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING, AFFECTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, CONSTABLE OF PRECINCT TWO, AND THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) NORTH UNIT OFFICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

4. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA060253JT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE LEASE OF FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

5. ORDER CERTAIN SURPLUS ITEMS DESTROYED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AS WORTHLESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 (a)(3) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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6. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS060302RE, OUT YOUTH, INC., FOR EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS60300RE, COPIA CONSULTING, LLC, FOR CHILDRENS PARTNERSHIP TRAINING CURRICULUM. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

9. APPROVE TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS980044LB, FAMILY ELDERCARE, INC., FOR GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES. (PROBATE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES, IFB NO. #BO600250-LD, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
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  1. EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
  2. TAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO INDIGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS LTD. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q060173-DG, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS:
Added to consent.

  1. PS060173DG, CTL THOMPSON; G. PS060294DG, PSI;
  2. PS060289DG, ALLIANCE; H. PS060295DG, RABA-KISTNER;
  3. PS060290DG, ALPHA TESTING; I. PS060296DG, RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING;
  4. PS060291DG, FUGRO; J. PS060297DG, TERRACON; AND
  5. PS060292DG, HVJ ASSOCIATES; K. PS060298DG, KLEINFELDER.
  6. PS060293DG, INTEC; (FM & TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

AT 10:00 A.M.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN REQUESTS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC ISSUES ON BRODIE LANE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. WHETHER TO CLOSE BRODIE LANE TO ALL TRAFFIC IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF FM 1626;
  2. REVISE TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING FOR BRODIE LANE AT CAPISTRANO AND FOR BRODIE LANE AT GREEN EMERALD TERRACE;
  3. CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BRODIE LANE FROM EL DORADO STREET TO GREEN EMERALD;
  4. RELOCATE THE SCHOOL CROSSING ZONE ON BRODIE LANE TO THE SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION AT GREEN EMERALD;
  5. USE EXISTING FLASHING ASSEMBLY POLES TO MOUNT RADAR-ACTIVATED SPEED LIMIT DISPLAY SIGNS;
  6. INSTALL NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON BRODIE LANE AT FRATE BARKER ROAD;
  7. ENCOURAGE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) AND/OR THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY (RMA) TO EXPEDITE THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE AND INITIATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AT LEAST TWO LANES OF SH 45 SW FROM LOOP 1 TO FM 1626;
  8. CONTINUE TO MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF TXDOT, HAYS COUNTY, THE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY TO MEDIATE A PLAN AND SCHEDULE FOR THE COMPLETION OF SH 45 SW;
  9. PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY NECESSARY FOR TXDOT TO IMPROVE THE INTERSECTIONS AT FM 1626 AND FM 2304, AND AT FM 2304 AT FRATE BARKER ROAD;
  10. SEEK FEDERAL/STATE FUNDING AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE FM 2304 FROM SLAUGHTER CREEK TO FM 1626 AND FM 1626 FROM THE HAYS COUNTY LINE TO FM 2304; AND
  11. EXECUTE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR FY ‘08 STP-4C FUNDS TO IMPROVE FRATE BARKER ROAD FROM FM 2304 TO BRODIE LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

AT 2:00 P.M.
14. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.
      B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS060047LP, ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC., ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WALNUT CREEK EROSION AND FLOODING PROJECT - PHASE II. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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REVISED LANGUAGE:
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. A ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PECAN STREET, IN PRECINCT TWO; AND
  2. AMENDMENT TO GUIDELINES FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ARTERIAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION ADOPTED JULY 12, 2005. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: ASHBROOK PRELIMINARY PLAN (206 LOTS – 33.938 ACRES – FM 1626 – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2 MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA L. P. FOR CREATION OF A ROAD DISTRICT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY ’06;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTRACT IS TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE FY ‘07 COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07; AND
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATEWIDE AUTOMATED VICTIM NOTIFICATION SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM IN INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07.

  5. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH HUMAN AND VETERAN’S SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2006. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY ’07 ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
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OTHER ITEMS

21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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22. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY ’07 BUDGET PROCESS. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2006. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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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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25. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2006, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (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

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.

26. 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

27. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CLARIFY COUNTY POSITION ON BFI EXPANSION APPLICATION PENDING BEFORE THE CAPCOG SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JUNE 6 AND JUNE 30, 2006.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE COUNTY LINE ROAD SOUTH OF U.S. 290 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR CULVERT REPAIRS STARTING AUGUST 9, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE WEEK OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C5. REAPPOINT SARAH HARRIMAN TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE HIRING OF DEPUTY CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SALARY RANGE, TITLE AND JOB DESCRIPTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)


A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN NORTH AUSTIN TO HOUSE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES OF THE PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 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.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE (A) RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN; AND (B) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF TWO HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOANS.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESULTS OF THE COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF EAGLES LANDING APARTMENT PROJECT.

ADJOURN

 

 


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