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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 12, 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 TAX RATE AND BUDGET.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ROBERTO BAYARDO, MD., ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER.
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SPECIAL ITEMS

3. 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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REVISED LANGUAGE:
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2006 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN:
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  1. AUTHORIZATION TO PRINT MATERIALS FOR OUR 2006 CAMPAIGN;
  2. INCLUSION OF THE FOUR (4) UNAFFILIATED CHARITIES IN THE 2006 CAMPAIGN;
  3. INCLUSION OF TWO (2) CHARITIES AFFILIATED WITH COMMUNITY SHARES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2006 CAMPAIGN; AND
  4. AUTHORIZATION FOR SHERIFF GREG HAMILTON, CAMPAIGN CHAIRPERSON, TO SEND E-MAILS ABOUT THE 2006 CAMPAIGN DIRECTLY TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FY ’07 BUDGET RULES.
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6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTINUATION OF FY ‘07 BUDGET MARK-UP, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. STATUS OF “FY ‘07 MARKUP AVAILABLE FUNDS SUMMARY”;
  2. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE FY ‘07 BUDGET;
  3. STATUS OF ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND;
  4. STATUS OF OUT-OF-COUNTY INMATE RESERVE;
  5. REBUDGETING OF OLD CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND BOND FUNDS;
  6. REBUDGETING OF PROJECTS FUNDED FROM THE CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESOURCES ACCOUNT (CAR);
  7. USE OF EXISTING ALLOCATED RESERVES WITHIN EXISTING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION;
  8. STATUS OF CHANGES TO FEES CONTROLLED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND
  9. OTHER CHANGES TO THE FY ‘07 BUDGET.

7. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. GRANT APPLICATION WITH OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES TO PROVIDE MONETARY ASSISTANCE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE EXTREME WILDFIRE DANGER DISASTER PERIOD. THE AWARD IS A NEW ONE-TIME REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT’S ASSESSMENT CENTER;
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07; AND
  4. GRANT CONTRACT WITH INDIGENT DEFENSE TASK FORCE TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE. THE REQUIRED CASH MATCH IS INCLUDED IN THE FY ‘07 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2007 SHERIFFS AND CONSTABLES FEE SCHEDULE.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

10. 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 $290,610.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 25 TO AUGUST 31, 2006.
Added to consent.

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

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS RECEIVED TO NAME THE PRECINCT FOUR BUILDING AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
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  1. TNR UNIT 2157 – SETTLE;
  2. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 UNIT 2661 – SETTLE;
  3. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 UNIT 2135 – SETTLE;
  4. JESS YLINIEMI – SETTLE; AND
  5. BETTY VILLASANA – DENY.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

14.

  1. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR THE:
    1. COBRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT;
    2. CUSTOMER REPORTING SYSTEM INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT; AND
    3. STOP LOSS INSURANCE AGREEMENT.
  2. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES, RETIREES, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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15. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.

16. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00038OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR BASIC LIFE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 04T00301OJ, UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR OPTIONAL LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT, SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM DISABILITY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00294OJ, EVERCOM SYSTEMS, INC., FOR INMATE, PAY PHONE AND FACSIMILE SERVICES. (ITS & SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RFP NO. P060285-JT, MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. (PURCHASING) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Daugherty away from the dias.

20. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SHARING AUTOMATED PALM AND FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM DATA. (TCSO) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS060210RE, WORKSOURCE-GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE BOARD, FOR RAPID EMPLOYMENT MODEL. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL030034RE, TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 4, FOR FIREFIGHTER TRAINING ACADEMY. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GARDNER BETTS DETENTION SHELL BUILD OUT (PACKAGE B, RE-BID) IFB NO. B060284-DG TO THE LOW BIDDER JOURNEYMAN CONSTRUCTION, L.P. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Daugherty away from the dias.

24. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 41, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FM, JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

25. 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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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

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

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRANSFER OF FUNDING IN THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET FROM THE PHARMACY RESERVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET FOR AN INTERNAL PHARMACY. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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29. RECEIVE REPORT ON THE LEASE-PURCHASE PROGRAM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES OF STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S FISCAL YEAR 2007 BUDGET; AND
  2. TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S 2006 TAX RATE.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
Postponed.  Testimony relating to item 31 was offered during Citizens Communication.

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.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL EASEMENT RIGHTS FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A WATERLINE ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY, TO ALLOW FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-POTABLE/IRRIGATION WATER SERVICE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EAST METROPOLITAN PARK, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (PARCELS 2A AND 2B) FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES ON R.M. 2244 (BEE CAVES ROAD), CIP PROJECT # 3105-FM2244000-05B01A, LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN CONSOLIDATED DOE CASES V. CITY OF AUSTIN, JASON LOCKABY AND TRAVIS COUNTY (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1

35. CONSIDER STATUS OF POTENTIAL SALE OF PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:

A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE REQUEST TO UTILIZE COUNTY FUNDS THROUGH THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES STATE BUDGET TO COVER TRAVEL COST FOR FOSTER YOUTH.
Added to consent.

A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING CONTRACT WITH STANEK ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RESEARCH AND RECOVERY SERVICES INCLUDING AUTHORIZING LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)

A3. RECEIVE UPDATE ON LEASE WITH CITY OF JONESTOWN FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING

UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 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

OBSERVE JUDGE SUSAN HAWK’S, 291ST DISTRICT MENTAL HEALTH COURT

FRANK CROWLEY COURTS BUILDING, 7TH FLOOR
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006, 1:30 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M.
133 NORTH INDUSTRIAL BLVD.
DALLAS, TEXAS 75207

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 


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