Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 22, 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 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON FY 2007 ELECTED
OFFICIALS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. (ACTION ITEM #26)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS TEJANO HERITAGE MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
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SPECIAL ITEMS
4. 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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES, REIMERS-PEACOCK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q060202-JW,
TO THE HIGHEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, C. FAULKNER ENGINEERING. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS050180MB, ESPEY CONSULTANTS, INC., FOR INTERPORT DEVELOPMENT/SH-130
IMPROVEMENTS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00004OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE
COVERAGE. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04T00216DR, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL, TYPE A.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DETENTION EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
MATERIALS FROM ISI DETENTION CONTRACTING GROUP, INC. AND THEIR SUBSIDIARY,
METROPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. DECLARE 46 LIGHT BARS AS SURPLUS AND
SELL AT ON-LINE AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. DECLARE CERTAIN GLOBAL POSITIONING
SYSTEM DEVICES (GPS) AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR NEW (GPS) DEVICES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, ANDERSON MILL ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B060259-LP,
TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LTD. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03AE0136JJ, LAND DESIGN STUDIOS - EAST METRO PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14.
- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, SINGLE/DOUBLE COURSE SURFACE TREATMENT IN PRECINCT 3, IFB NO. B060271-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, H. DECK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY; AND
- APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, SINGLE/DOUBLE COURSE
SURFACE TREATMENT IN PRECINCT 4, IFB NO. B060271-LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
BIG TEX PAVING, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONERS DAUGHERTY AND GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PRE-QUALIFIED LIST FOR SURVEYING
SERVICES, RFQ NO. Q060229-DG, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS:
Added to consent.
- BAKER-AICKLEN & ASSOC. INC.;
- C. FAULKNER ENGINEERING;
- CANALES, MARTINEZ & NASH SURVEYING CO.;
- CAPITAL SURVEYING CO. INC.;
- CARTER BURGESS;
- GORRONDONA & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
- LANDMARK SURVEYING;
- LOOMIS AUSTIN;
- MACIAS & ASSOCIATES;
- MARTINEZ WRIGHT & MENDEZ;
- MCGRAY & MCGRAY LAND SURVEYORS, INC.;
- SURVEYING AND MAPPING, INC. (SAM, INC.); AND
- TERRA FIRMA LAND SURVEYING AND PLANNING. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO BOB DAIGH, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL DIRECTOR,
FOR A RAMP OFF SH 45 SOUTHEAST TO A COUNTY ROAD.
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18. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREETS IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 10B, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR STAR RANCH SECTION III, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
20. 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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21. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BELVEDERE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SCHUMAKER ENTERPRISES, LTD. FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF BUCK LANE IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT, CYPRESS CREEK RANCH IN PRECINCT THREE: ONE LOT, 1149.40 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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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES.
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25. RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP REPORT FROM TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS GROUP AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES FOR FY ’07.
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27. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE AN ASSISTANT DISTRICT
ATTORNEY TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT FROM THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY
FUNDED BY AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL;
AND
- CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR A COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR IN JUVENILE COURT TO ASSIST FAMILIES RECEIVING SERVICES FROM JUVENILE PROBATION. CONTRACT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
29. 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 $645,855.16
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 4 TO AUGUST 10, 2006.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY FOR THE ED BLUESTEIN AND TANDEM SITES TO CORRECT A
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECEIPT OF THE DONATION OF FUNDS FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PINKIES TOWING AND EG MORRIS FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE K9 UNIT TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OPERATING ACCOUNTS; AND
- COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE INMATE EDUCATIONAL TREATMENT AND PROGRAMS OFFICE TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE INMATE WELFARE ACCOUNT.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING, TEMPORARY EARLY VOTING, AND MOBILE
EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL
ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006
JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
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36. RECEIVE FOR FILING WITH THE TRAVIS
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT A PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF THE EAST TRAVIS
GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO REVIEW THE PETITION AND ALL
RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SET AND TO PROVIDE THE REQUISITE PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER
19, 2006, AT 9:00 A.M. TO CONSIDER AND AFTERWARDS TO ACT UPON A PETITION BY
HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA, L.P. AND ROD-AVE. L.P. TO CREATE A ROAD DISTRICT.
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.
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.
AT 3:00 P.M.
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING JO CAROL BRADSHAW. 1 AND 3
39. 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
40. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HIPAA POLICY COMPLIANCE. 1
41. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PILOT PROJECT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH PLAN ENROLLEES. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. SHERIDAN L. MELLON (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED). 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. MICHAEL J. WALKER (CHENG JIAO RESALE DEED). 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. LARRY OVERTON (ALLWAYZ INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. DAVID W. DRAPELA (ALLSTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (ALLWAYZ INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (STYLE HOME BUILDERS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (THENGA INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 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 SESSION OF AUGUST 1, 2006.
C4. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CONNIE S. LONG ON HER RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PUBLIC ROAD OFF LAKEHURST ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS “DORADO PASS” IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A1. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM POTENTIAL BUYER OF COUNTY PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD TO EXTEND FEASIBILITY REVIEW PERIOD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY).
A2. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT’S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF SLOT NO. 6 IN THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 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, AUGUST 22, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVIEW FINAL REPORT OF THE 2004-2005 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE SIMILAR PROGRAMS IN THE FUTURE.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS WITH THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT:
- 1:30 P.M. DR. EDUARDO SANCHEZ
- 2:15 P.M. JASON EARLE
- 3:00 P.M. KATHY RIDER
(BY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE BEGINNING AT 3:00 P.M.)
ADJOURN
STATE HIGHWAY 130 CORRIDOR LEADERS MEETING
PALMER EVENTS CENTER
900 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006 AT 2:00 P.M.
(FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT SALLY CAMPBELL AT 512-916-6176)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
KENNEDY RIDGE SUBDIVISION ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
6000 MELODY LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2006 AT 10:30 A.M.
(FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT 512-854-9111)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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