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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 24, 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 PUBLIC COMMENT ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. (ACTION ITEM #4)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

2. 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 $439,977.48 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 6 TO OCTOBER 12, 2006.
Added to consent.

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

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD.
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS MORATORIUM NETWORK TO USE PARKING LOT AT 1010 LAVACA FOR A RALLY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006.
Added to consent.

JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

6. 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.
Postponed.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 AND INTERIM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00147JJ, SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE, WITH RGM CONSTRUCTORS, LP. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.

8. APPROVE ORDERS EXEMPTING PURCHASE OF PARTS AND SERVICES FOR THE TWO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER EC145’S FROM THE LISTED VENDORS, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT:
Added to consent.

  1. AMERICAN EUROCOPTER - FOR PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES, INCLUDING THE HELICOPTER DRIVE TRAIN, ROTOR BLADES AND AIRFRAME REPLACEMENT PARTS;
  2. TURBOMECA ENGINE CORPORATION - FOR ENGINE PARTS AND ENGINE REPAIR SERVICES, INCLUDING OVERHAUL OF THESE ENGINES, ENGINE PARTS, AND EXCHANGE COMPONENTS;
  3. GOODRICH CORPORATION - FOR RESCUE HOISTS; AND
  4. METRO AVIATION, INC. - FOR PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CUSTOM BUILT INTERIOR AIRFRAME. (STAR FLIGHT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

9. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS050079RE, ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY, INC., FOR COMMUNITY MENTOR PROGRAM. (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO REPAIR TRAVIS COUNTY DEL VALLE JAIL MAIN KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, TO THERMAL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JURY IMPANELMENT SESSIONS, CONTRACT NO. LA060359ML, NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER. (DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES, RFS NO. S060252-ML, TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTORS:
Added to consent.

  1. PINNACLE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORP.;
  2. SOURCE 1 SOLUTIONS;
  3. PRO MED MEDICAL CARE CENTER;
  4. CONCENTRA HEALTH SERVICES; AND
  5. SANDAD, INC. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

 

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER SYSTEM, CONTRACT NO. 07AE0021JW, TO ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Postponed.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

AT 10:30 A.M.
14. CONSIDER PRESENTATION FROM TEXAS CITIES FOR CLEAN AIR COALITION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. MISSION AND PURPOSE OF COALITION;
  2. INVITATION FOR MEMBERSHIP;
  3. REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE;
  4. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION;
  5. ADOPTION OF PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND BY-LAWS; AND
  6. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, KEY POLICY ISSUES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE.
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16.

  1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ROCKY CREEK PHASE A, SECTION 1; AND
  2. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPER, KD ROCKY CREEK L.P., JAMES KERBY, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
    Added to consent.

 

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMENTS TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY ON THE HARBOR VENTURE’S INC. MARINA APPLICATION (CROSS WATER YACHT CLUB, #M00480), IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
(Taken up with Items 29 and A2.)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANCY ON BOARD OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
Added to consent.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ACTION PLAN:
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  1. DISCUSS REASONS FOR SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN AMOUNT OF CDBG ALLOCATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;
  2. TIMELINE FOR AMENDING PLAN, THIRTY-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND PUBLIC HEARING DATE;
  3. ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING; AND
  4. OTHER RELATED ISSUES.

 

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CASE MANAGEMENT EXPENSES RELATED TO THE HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES;
  2. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR AN IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES GRANT IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, WHICH CONTINUES THE GRANT FOR FY 2007; AND
  3. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE FOR FUNDING OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER GUARDIAN AD LITEM II POSITION IN THE FAMILY COURT SERVICES UNIT OF THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT’S DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE, WHICH CONTINUES THE POSITION FOR FY 2007.

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

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 13.
Added to consent.

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LAKESIDE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO.3.
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT BOB BROOKS, DOUG ENGLISH, GEORGE SALEMIE, JIM VONWOLSKE AND BARB VESCI TO SERVE ON THE NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR THE PROPOSED PENINSULA MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION PLAN AREA BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

27. 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.

28. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.

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.

REVISED LANGUAGE:
29. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING 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
(Taken up with Items 17 and A2.)
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30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. E.H. PERRY (ALLWAYS INVESTMENTS, LLC. RESALE DEED). 1

31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (DUC NGUYEN RESALE DEED). 1

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. WW CARRON & ASSOCIATES, INC. (CHENG JIAO RESALE DEED). 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETHLEHAM BAPTIST CHURCH (FERMIN DEL RIO RESALE DEED). 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETHLEHAM BAPTIST CHURCH (JAMES T. PATTERSON RESALE DEED). 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (DUC NGUYEN RESALE DEED). 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETHLEHAM BAPTIST CHURCH (MARIO ESTRADA RESALE DEED). 1

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL AND/OR LEASE LAKE TRAVIS AREA PROPERTY TO TRAVIS COUNTY THAT IS CURRENTLY OWNED BY BARSTOW’S LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, IN PRECINCT THREE. 1 AND 2

38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELLER’S TEMPORARY RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SANDRA MCELROY MIRTSCHING. 1 AND 2

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 THE FOLLOWING:

  1. BUDGET MARKUP VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7, 2006; AND
  2. VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 19, SEPTEMBER 26, OCTOBER 3, AND OCTOBER 12, 2006, AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 29 AND OCTOBER 4, 2006.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 31, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 23 AND 24 OF APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO 5 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 19 AND 20, BLOCK HH, VALLEY LAKE HILLS SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 28, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 8, 9, 14 AND 15, BLOCK A OF THE RANCHES AT HAMILTON POOL (4 EXISTING LOTS OF 182.53 ACRES TOTAL, PROPOSED TO BE DIVIDED INTO 9 LOTS OF 17.46 ACRES, 15.24 ACRES, 16.61 ACRES, 21.43 ACRES, 15.42 ACRES, 29.22 ACRES, 16.34 ACRES, 26.33 ACRES AND 24.48 ACRES – GRAND SUMMIT BOULEVARD OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – WASTEWATER WILL BE PROCESSED BY AN ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 14, 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 10, BLOCK B, SEVEN OAKS SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING INVOICE RECEIVED FROM W/M INVESTMENTS NO. SIX – 10401 BURNET ROAD LTD. FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PRECINCT TWO J.P./CONSTABLE/CSCD BUILDING. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)

A2. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING LAWSUIT STYLED NORTHWEST AUSTIN MUD NO. ONE VS. ALBERTO GONZALES, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, CASE NO. 1:06-CV-01384-PLF, IN THE U. S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
(Taken up with Items 17 and 29.)
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ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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 SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. 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.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF INITIAL RESOLUTION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS FOR ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COLLEGE HOUSES, INC.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO STOP PAYMENT ON CHECK #1156 AND ISSUE A REPLACEMENT CHECK PAYABLE TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

ADJOURN

 


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