Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 15, 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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SPECIAL ITEMS
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY AND RELATED MATTERS.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO DISCUSS STRATEGY TO COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR BALCONES CANYONLANDS
PRESERVE.
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REALLOCATION OF UP TO $1,370,150 OF SURPLUS 1997 BOND FUNDS AND 2001 BOND
PROJECT SAVINGS FOR THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD SPICEWOOD/RM620 PROJECT.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM AT&T TO BUY AN EXCLUSIVE EQUIPMENT EASEMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY
LOCATED NORTH OF U.S. HIGHWAY 290 WEST IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT, CYPRESS CREEK RANCH IN PRECINCT THREE: ONE LOT, 1550.40 ACRES
– HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED WITH THE FINAL PLAT – SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AN ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT, THE LODGE AT HAMMETT’S CROSSING IN PRECINCT THREE: ONE LOT,
35.46 ACRES – HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED WITH THE FINAL PLAT
– SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AN ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT CONCERNING COSTS OF CREATION AND ISSUANCE OF DEBT
FOR PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY/BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT #1.
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8. RECONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DRAFT CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF FY ’07 BUDGET
AGENDA WORKSHEET.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING REPORT ON STATUS OF COUNTY CENTRAL COLLECTIONS.
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12. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN UNDERAGE DRINKING PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY '07.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $486,398.49
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 28 TO AUGUST 3, 2006.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM IN WHICH THE TRAVIS COUNTY LAW LIBRARY COLLABORATES
WITH THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER AND TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID TO PROVIDE
WORK SPACE FOR LEGAL AID AND MEDIATION SERVICES IN THE COURTHOUSE AND GRANGER
BUILDING LAW LIBRARIES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES, TNR SATELLITES, IFB NO. B060269-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KB CONTRACT
CLEANING. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS970029JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
30, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 04K0203ARV, WILLIAMS
AND THOMAS, INC. D.B.A. JAMAIL CONSTRUCTION. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00288OJ, APPRISS, INC., FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES
AGREEMENT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE, ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH PFLUGERVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM
REPLACEMENT IFB NO. B060275-DG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL,
INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALT
REJUVENATION PROGRAM, IFB NO. B060260-JW, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, PAVEMENT RESTORATION,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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24. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE HVAC REPAIR PROJECT,
IFB NO. B060230-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
(FM) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
PRESIDENTIAL GLEN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CHARGE MUNICIPALITIES FEES FOR SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISPATCH AND
RELATED SERVICES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS TO CONFORM
TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT ORDER PLAN 1438C. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
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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.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CITY OF AUSTIN PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN 10(A) PERMIT, ISSUED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE, CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT NO. 4. 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS (INCLUDING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2) FROM RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. FOR KENNEDY RIDGE ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT. 1
31. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON RISK MANAGEMENT LIABILITY FUND. 1
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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 JULY 18 AND JULY 25, 2006 VOTING SESSIONS.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 22, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 8 AND 9, BLOCK B, THE PRESERVE AT RIVERPLACE, SECTION 2 (SHORT FORM PLAT – 2 LOTS – 2.461 ACRES – MILKY WAY DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT (TWDB COMMITMENT NO. 04-82) WITH TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT
BOARD, NORTHRIDGE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM BOND COUNSEL REGARDING CREATION OF AND CALLING OF BOND ELECTION FOR PROPOSED GALLERIA ROAD DISTRICT. (EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
A.3 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AGREEMENT FOR CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) TO USE TOTAL
9-1-1 ALLOCATION TO FUND BUILD OUT AND EQUIPMENT FOR BACK-UP PUBLIC SAFETY
ANSWERING POINT (PSAP) FOR AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
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A.4 PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS
ON THE PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 42.031(b)(1)
OF THE ELECTION CODE TO CONFORM TO CONGRESSIONAL REDISTRICTING PLAN 1438C.
(ACTION ITEM #28)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 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 NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR JULY 11 AND JULY 18, 2006 VOTING SESSIONS.
ADJOURN
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULE
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY ‘07 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES (DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2006, AT 6:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
THE REAL ESTATE COUNCIL OF AUSTIN LUNCHEON
SIXTH ANNUAL MID-YEAR ECONOMIC FORECAST
FOR THE AUSTIN REAL ESTATE MARKET
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006, 12:00 P.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL
98 SAN JACINTO BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL/
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES/
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
AISD BOARD AUDITORIUM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006, AT 2:00 P.M.
1111 WEST 6TH STREET, BUILDING B, ROOM 100
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AUGUST 16-18TH, 2006
THE RENAISSANCE HOTEL
9721 ARBORETUM BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006 1:25 PM