Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 29, 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 PETITION
FOR THE CREATION OF BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.
1. (ACTION ITEM #30)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS TO DISCUSS THE ANNUAL
WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND AND 057 COUNTY
CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE AS REQUIRED
BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (ACTION ITEM #32)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PLAN AND RESOLUTION TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS.
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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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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DESIGNATING SPACE FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE AWARD OF A CATALOG INFORMATION
SYSTEMS VENDOR STATE CATALOG PURCHASE FOR REDACTION SERVICES FROM HART INTERCIVIC,
INC. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION FOR WILDLIFE SERVICES. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE A SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND
A CONTRACT AWARD WITH SYSTEMS EVOLUTION INC. FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR THE
TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COURTS.
(ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT
NO. 04K00263JJ, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD, FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE 1,
PROJECT 1). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, IN PRECINCTS 1, 2, 3 AND 4, IFB NO.
B060274-LP, TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, GG’S CONSTRUCTION. (TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A WORK
PLACE TRAVEL SURVEY OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND BUILDINGS AT SELECTED COUNTY SITES.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO RECONSIDER PROHIBITION OF METAL DETECTORS IN TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS.
Also taken into Executive Session.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN:
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- GASTON-SHELDON SECTION TWO AND GASTON-SHELDON SECTION TWO-A;
- GASTON-SHELDON SECTION 3; AND
- GASTON-SHELDON SECTION 4 AND GASTON SHELDON SECTION 4 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 19-25, BLOCK L, ALL BEING SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES
FOR GREENRIDGE PHASES 3 AND 6, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PROPOSED RELEASE OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A REPLACEMENT
DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ADJACENT TO LAKESHORE DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
16. 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.
Postponed one week.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE.
Postponed one week.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
AT 1:30 P.M.
18. CONDUCT INTERVIEW WITH KATHY RIDER,
CANDIDATE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
Not for public view.
19. RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP REPORT FROM TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH STAKEHOLDERS GROUP AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SET FY ’07 TAX RATE, APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
(Taken up with Item 21.)
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21. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND EXPLANATION
OF COMPLETED FY ’07 BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEETS IN SUMMARY FORM. (Taken
up with Item 20.)
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22. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE CRIMINAL COURTS TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2006. THIS ALLOWS CONTINUATION OF THE PROGRAM UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT CAN BE COMPLETED;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR TITLE IV-E CHILD WELFARE SERVICES WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, WHICH CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07; AND
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN ENHANCING PARTICIPATION IN GIRL’S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
24. 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 $251,230.27
FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 11 TO AUGUST 17, 2006.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
FOR APPROVAL OF TWO TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN
TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO CLARIFY ACTION ON PLACEMENT OF A TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS CLINIC
AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
29. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2006.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- PETITION FOR CREATION OF BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1; AND
- AN ORDER CALLING AN ELECTION FOR CREATION OF BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF THE EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT; AND
- AN ORDER CALLING AN ELECTION FOR THE CREATION OF THE EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE ANNUAL WRITTEN PLANS FOR THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRESERVATION FUND
AND 057 COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS ARCHIVAL FUND AND PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE
AS REQUIRED BY 118.025 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE A NEW ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE FOR THE NOVEMBER
7, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SUIT AGAINST JOSE ESCUADRA TO RECOVER DAMAGES TO A COUNTY-OWNED GUARDRAIL. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY MICHELLE RAYFORD FLOYD-JANICKE. 1
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
37. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY AT 10409 BURNET ROAD (PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING). 2
38. 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
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39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PILOT PROJECT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH PLAN ENROLLEES. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING JO CAROL BRADSHAW. 1 AND 3
41. DISCUSS APPLICANTS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
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 EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUGUST 2, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 3, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISION OF LOTS 1-6, BLOCK V, RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 13 (SHORT FORM PLAT – 7 LOTS – 1.517 ACRES – TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A1. APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH PFLUGERVILLE
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO PRINT 250,000 COPIES OF TAXPAYER NEWS FOR MAILING WITH THE 2006
TAX BILLS. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
Added to consent.
A3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE
FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED
ON LOT 5, BLOCK A OF DECKER CREEK ESTATES SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
A4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE CALL DOWN OF THE FUNDS THAT WERE POSTED FOR ELROY ROAD AS REQUIRED
BY THE STONEY RIDGE PHASING AGREEMENT IN REFERENCE TO STONEY RIDGE SECTIONS
5A AND 5B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Passed without discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006 1:16 PM