Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Thursday, October 12, 2006
3:00 PM
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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
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER
8 THROUGH OCTOBER 14, 2006 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
2. 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
3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO REVENUE
CONTRACT NO. 05R00047LC, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (CTECC). (TCSO) (COMMISSIONER
GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00058OJ, ALLIANCE WORK PARTNERS, FOR THE EMPLOYEE
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE
OF PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER, TO CARTER
AND BURGESS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
6. DECLARE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 SQUARE
YARDS OF MULCH AS SURPLUS 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 AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX BUILDING 100 (ADMIN) GATE 1V REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B060316-JW,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, THE ANCHOR GROUP, INC. DBA ANCHOR FENCE CO. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, HDR ENGINEERING, INC., RFQ NO. Q060239JW,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DRAINAGE BASIN STUDY.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- ELM CREEK, SECTION 5A, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT 1 (LONG FORM PLAT – 80 TOTAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS – 13.68 ACRES, MAJESTIC ELM LANE – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL DISTRICT #14 - CITY OF ELGIN ETJ); AND
- CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR ELM CREEK, SECTION 5A, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (c)(4), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1 SECTION 1-4A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE;
- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1 SECTIONS 1B-4B, FOUR SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT ONE; AND
- PROPOSTED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SHADOWGLEN HOA FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING FOR FUNDING THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM IN FY 2007;
- NOTICE OF AWARD OF FUNDS FROM THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDING IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT FOR FUNDING IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES IN THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIME VICTIMS DIVISION, FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIM OUTREACH PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, FAMILY VIOLENCE DIVISION. CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR A SECOND YEAR;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM IN FY 2007;
- CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR THE FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROJECT GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE PURCHASE OF FLOOD PRONE PROPERTIES IN THE GRAVEYARD POINT AND THOROUGHBRED FARMS SUBDIVISIONS. AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE COMPLETION DATE AND ALLOWS FOR THE RECLASSIFICATION OF EXPENSES TO OBTAIN REIMBURSEMENT ON THE FINAL BILLING FOR THE GRANT; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT FOR FUNDING IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. GRANT AMENDMENT REFLECTS THE CORRECT REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT FOR THE GRANT ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2006.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $260,163.21
FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 22 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2006.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
15. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TO BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2007 BETWEEN THE TRAVIS
COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, REGION XIII EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER AND THE FOLLOWING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS: AUSTIN, COMANCHE, DEL VALLE, EANES, GONZALES,
LAKE TRAVIS, LAGO VISTA, LEANDER, LOCKHART, LULING, MANOR, PFLUGERVILLE AND
ROUND ROCK REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
PROGRAM. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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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, OCTOBER 9, 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
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Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:42 PM