Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. 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) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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3. 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) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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4. 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) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER
16, 2006 AS “AUSTIN ADOPTION DAY” AT THE GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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 to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A HAZARD ELIMINATION/SAFETY PROJECT CONSISTING OF THE
INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY
AND DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A HAZARD ELIMINATION/SAFETY PROJECT CONSISTING OF GUARDRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS AND RESURFACING OF DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A HAZARD ELIMINATION/SAFETY PROJECT CONSISTING OF RESURFACING
WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A HAZARD ELIMINATION/SAFETY PROJECT CONSISTING OF GUARDRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS AND RESURFACING OF SOUTHWEST PARKWAY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION
OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC., HUDSON’S MEAT MARKET, INC. AND CARITAS
OF AUSTIN RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM
2006-2007 SEASON. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON POLICY REGARDING PROHIBITION OF METAL DETECTORS IN TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS.
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGARDING
THE PERMITTING OF THREE COAL FIRED POWER PLANTS: LAKE CREEK PERMIT NO. 78751,
BIG BROWN PERMIT NO. 78759 AND TRADINGHOUSE PERMIT NO. 78762.
Postponed.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- REVISIONS TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND YEAR ONE ACTION PLAN; AND
- OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR FUNDING TO COVER MULTIPLE PROJECTS PERFORMED BY AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS
PREVIOUSLY RECOMMENDED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR A SUPPLEMENTARY GRANT FOR THE SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE FOR ADDITIONAL FY ‘07 FUNDING FOR THE EXISTING PROGRAM;
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF CONTRACT AND REPLACING A PROPOSED SKATE PARK WITH A SHUFFLEBOARD COURT AMENDMENT;
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, FAMILY VIOLENCE DIVISION. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR A NEW PROSECUTION TEAM IN THE FAMILY VIOLENCE DIVISION OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
- CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 2004 TO AUGUST 2005; AND
- CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2005 TO JULY 2006.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. 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 $611,618.46
FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 27 TO NOVEMBER 2, 2006.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
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23. RECEIVE COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON SUGGESTIONS TO NAME THE COUNTY
BUILDINGS AT 4011 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS020099LB, CLINICAL STAFF SUPPORT, INC. FOR TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL NURSING
SERVICES FOR INMATES. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE LIST OF AUTOMATICALLY RENEWALABLE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (82 TOTAL) AND CONTRACTS (164 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (SEE ATTACHMENT A - This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print. The reader can be downloaded free from Adobe. )
26. DECLARE TWELVE AED DEFIBRILLATORS
AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN FOR TWELVE NEW AED DEFIBRILLATORS, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT 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.
28. 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) (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT
TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT RELATING TO BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL
BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT AND DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH
SERVICES OF AUSTIN D/B/A SETON.
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31. RECEIVE THE FY ‘06 FEDERAL ANNUAL
CERTIFICATION REPORT REGARDING FEDERAL FORFEITURES FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE AND AUTHORIZE FILING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY AND THE U.S. ATTORNEY IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
TEXAS. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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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.
32. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED VOLUNTARY BUYOUT PROGRAM OF CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO WALNUT CREEK AND LOCATED ALONG QUIETTE DRIVE IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
33. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GASB 45. 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.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 31, 2006.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON DECEMBER 19, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE CANCELLATION (VACATION) OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, 9,148 SQUARE FEET OF CHRISTIAN LANE IN THE SINGLETON BEND SUBDIVISION RECORDED SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 14 PAGE 19, IN PRECINCT THREE (CANCELLATION OF 9148 SQUARE FEET CHRISTIAN LANE AND REVISED PLAT OF SINGLETON BEND SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1, 109, 110 AND 111 – 4 LOTS – 2.15 ACRES – SINGLETON DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED VIA PRIVATE ONSITE SYSTEM – TRAVIS COUNTY). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEM:
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR USE OF THE EXPOSITION CENTER SHOW BARN FOR BLUE SANTA CHILDREN GIVING TO CHILDREN PARADE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVES ROAD DISTRICT #1 (GALLERIA)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVES ROAD
DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA) MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 31, 2006.
Passed without discussion.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE (A) PARTIAL RELEASE OF THE LIEN HELD BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ON APPROXIMATELY 5.076 ACRES PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8509 FM 969 FOR THE CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION AND (B) CONSENT AND SUBORDINATION BY LIENHOLDERS TO EASEMENTS (FOR THE CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION) AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS ON THESE MATTERS.
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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, NOVEMBER 13, 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
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006 AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE
RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006 GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS, INCLUDING:
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- THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR NATIONAL, STATE, DISTRICT, AND COUNTY OFFICEHOLDERS;
- THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO CREATE THE EAST TRAVIS GATEWAY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND TO ELECT THE INITIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES; AND
- THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON WHETHER TO CREATE BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2006, AT 1:45 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSSION OF VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
IN THE UPCOMING 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING STEPS NECESSARY TO FORMULATE
A COUNTY LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY AND WORK PLAN.
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2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTHCARE DISTRICT PROVISIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN.
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