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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 17, 2006, 9:00 AM

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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 REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ELROY ROAD BETWEEN FM 973 AND PROUD PANDA DRIVE FOR ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING STARTING OCTOBER 18, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM # 7)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO FINALIZE THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FOR THE VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

3. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 27 TO CONTRACT NO. MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH TIBURON, INC. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

4. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF A PROFESSIONAL CLAIMS CONSULTANT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

5. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX VESDA FIRE ALARM SYSTEM NOZZLE REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B060213-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, DESIGN SYSTEMS GROUP (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE ELROY ROAD BETWEEN FM 973 AND PROUD PANDA DRIVE FOR ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING STARTING OCTOBER 18, 2006 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 1, 2 AND 3, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO; AND
  2. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE, SPEIDEL DRIVE SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 2 TOTAL LOTS, 1 AMENITY AND 1 SCHOOL LOT – 21.39 ACRES, SPEIDEL SRIVE – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2C, CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SPEIDEL DRIVE SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO MODIFY A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PECAN STREET, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SR DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ELROY ROAD IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Taken into Executive Session.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

12. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS LETTER FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ADVISING OF SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR THE FY ‘07 INDIGENT DEFENSE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS, WHICH CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ‘07;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS, WHICH CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY ’07;'
  3. CONTRACT WITH SAFEPLACE TO USE CITY OF AUSTIN GRANT FUNDS FOR FAMILY PROTECTION TEAM STAFF IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS’ OFFICE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, WHICH CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2008;
  4. CONTRACT WITH SAFEPLACE TO USE CITY OF AUSTIN GRANT FUNDS FOR FAMILY PROTECTION TEAM STAFF IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, WHICH CONTINUES THE CURRENT PROGRAM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2008;
  5. CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2006 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
  6. CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A JUSTICE AND MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS IS A NEW GRANT THAT WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO OPERATE A JUVENILE MENTAL HEALTH COURT;
  7. CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE FY ‘07 SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT. THIS IS A NEW ONE-TIME AWARD TO REIMBURSE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPENSES FOR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS RELATED TO ILLEGAL DUMPING; AND
  8. CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE FY ‘07 IMPERIAL VALLEY CLEANUP GRANT. THIS IS A NEW ONE-TIME AWARD TO REIMBURSE TRAVIS COUNTY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CLEANUP EFFORTS RELATED TO ILLEGAL SOLID WASTE DUMPING.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

15. 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 $682,496.02 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 29 TO OCTOBER 5, 2006.
Added to consent.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Passed without discussion.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added to consent.

  1. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2335 – SETTLE;
  2. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2184 – SETTLE;
  3. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2187 – SETTLE;
  4. TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT SB1900 – SETTLE;
  5. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2174 – SETTLE;
  6. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 UNIT 1861 – SETTLE;
  7. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE UNIT 2347 – SETTLE; AND
  8. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 UNIT 1859 – SETTLE.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUGGESTIONS TO NAME THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS.
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OTHER ITEMS

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

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CURRENT CONTRACT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE (DRO) FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006. (JUVENILE PROBATION, DRO)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONTRACT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND STATE CASE REGISTRY TO BE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008. (JUVENILE PROBATION, DRO)
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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  1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM FIRST SOUTHWEST AND OTHER CONSULTANTS REGARDING OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS BY REFINANCING;
  2. AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF, FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO REFINANCE VARIOUS COUNTY DEBT OBLIGATIONS; AND
  3. DESIGNATE FIRST SOUTHWEST AS UNDERWRITER.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 JOINT GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS. (COUNTY CLERK)
No action required.

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.

24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PROPERTY CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN TCEMS V. MARIA LOPEZ. 1

25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CASE NUMBER 1:06-CV-01384-PLF, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, NORTHWEST AUSTIN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NUMBER ONE VS. ALBERTO GONZALES, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES CONCERNING PRECLEARANCE APPLICABILITY AND CONSTITUTIONALITY OF SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT, 42 U.S.C. SECTION 1973C. 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.

ADDED ITEMS:

A1. APPOINT MILBREY RANEY TO REPLACE EFREM CASAREZ ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 2010. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

A2. APPOINT LAURIE SEREMETIS, M.D. TO THE CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD TO REPLACE PAMELA BAGGET-WALLIS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2006 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE MARCH 2010. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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.

2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 19, SEPTEMBER 26 AND OCTOBER 3, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994A (BENT OAKS APARTMENTS PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE (A) CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, AND (B) AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE VISITATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION AND DONATION.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO (A) APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH AND PAYING APPLICATION FEE TO THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD TO OBTAIN AN ALLOCATION OF STATE VOLUME CAP FOR A SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM IN 2007, AND (B) RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE 2006 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAM.

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 18, 2006.

ADJOURN

 


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