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Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 3, BLOCK A, BEE CAVE WEST, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON POLICY TO RELEASE COUNTY ESTIMATED PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PRICE RANGE ON COUNTY PUBLIC WORK PROJECTS IN EXCESS OF $25,000.00. (PURCHASING) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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3. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 06K00274LP WITH GG'S CONSTRUCTION FOR SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CONTRACTOR'S BID SECURITY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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4.

  1. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR A CONTRACT FOR PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, NEW COURTS AND OFFICES, FROM THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (V.T.C.A. LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.023); AND
  2. AUTHORIZE COUNTY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH CARTER & BURGESS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
    Added to consent.

 

5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SITE SELECTION FOR A NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTS BUILDING TO BROADDUS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ABATEMENT/DEMOLITION SERVICES - TNR, IFB NO. B060354-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FRISBIE & EDWARDS, LLC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

7. 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 3, BLOCK A, BEE CAVE WEST, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENTS; AND
  2. CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSED POLICY AND PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REMEDIATION OF SIDEWALKS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS FOR DISABILITIES ACT AND THE TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS.
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE, SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 10, FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 35 TOTAL LOTS; 35 RESIDENTIAL LOTS - 12.447 ACRES - FIELD STREAM LANE - FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #2 - CITY OF MANOR ETJ); AND
  2. SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE 1, SECTION 10, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE, FINAL PLAT, LAKE VIEW ESTATES (8 TOTAL LOTS, 30.551 ACRES OUT OF THE A.W. NICHOLS SURVEY NO. 57 - LAKE MOUNTAIN LANE AND FM 2769 - CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ - FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY PRIVATE ONSITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGARDING THE LAKE CREEK PERMIT NO. 78751, A COAL BURNING POWER PLANT, AND RELATED ISSUES.
(Taken up with Item 13.)
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13. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS ANNUAL REPORT FROM CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN AIR FORCE AND RELATED AIR QUALITY ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(Also discussed under Item 12.)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT APPLICATION FOR 2007 PHASE 25 EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR DIRECT UTILITY ASSISTANCE; AND
  2. GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE TO RENEW FUNDING FOR THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.

18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
Passed without discussion, Commissioner Davis abstaining.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. 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 $356,935.91 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 3 TO NOVEMBER 9, 2006.
Added to consent.

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

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A REFUND FOR THE ARROYO EVENT THAT TOOK PLACE ON AUGUST 26, 2006 AT THE SKYLINE CLUB.
Added to consent.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PAYMENT REFUND FOR THE HUMAN SPIRIT EVENT THAT WAS CANCELLED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2006.
Added to consent.

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTIONS TO PERMIT THE PROCUREMENT OF CONTRACTS TO PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
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  1. 2201 POST ROAD RENOVATION;
  2. 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD RENOVATION; AND
  3. PURCHASE OF VEHICLES IN THE FY '07 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,122,750.00.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AND CONTRACT ISSUES REGARDING THE KEITH RUIZ BUILDING AT 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD:
(Taken up with Item 25.)
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  1. FUNDING TO AWARD AND MANAGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT;
  2. CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES, IFB NO. B060356-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND
  3. FUNDING FOR ITS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.

25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING RENOVATIONS (PHASE 2C), IFB NO. B060358-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BRATH, INC.
(Taken up with Item 24.)
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OTHER ITEMS

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

27. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2006. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

28. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF POSITION TO PERFORM INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO FINANCE THE SOUTHPARK APARTMENTS, 9401 SOUTH FIRST STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AMENDING THE ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN SELECTIONS TO INCREASE BENEFITS OF RETIREES UNDER TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND KELLY LANE WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2.
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY SHARES OF TEXAS FOR THE 2006 TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
Added to consent.

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
This item has been reposted.

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.

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ON-CALL PAY ISSUES IN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE. 1 AND 3

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SAMANTHA BARNES V. TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5, EEOC CHARGE NO. 451-2006-01256. 1 AND 3

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. ANTHONY JOHN HARLAND AND DEBORAH HARLAND (WILLIAM MARRS RESALE DEED). 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETHLEHAM BAPTIST CHURCH (YITZA CONSENZA RESALE DEED). 1

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. BETTE A. BAKER AND MARK J. BENEDICT (JARUKAMOL DAWKRAJAI RESALE DEED). 1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET. AL. V. VIOLA RHAMBO (PETE PEREZ, SR. RESALE DEED). 1

40. 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 FROM THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY OWNERS:

  1. INGRAM;
  2. RIOS;
  3. ENGLISH;
  4. THORESEN;
  5. MAGNER; AND
  6. KELLY. 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 VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2006.

C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 12, 2006 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 97 AND 98 AND TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 98 AND 99 ALL BEING WITHIN BLOCK PP OF TWIN LAKE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 7, OCTOBER 24, OCTOBER 31 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO BUDGET TRANSFERS AND PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE TERMINATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RELATED TO ASPEN HILLS APARTMENTS PROJECT, NOW KNOW AS FALLS AT BULL CREEK.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF BROADMOOR APARTMENTS PROJECT.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO BUDGET TRANSFERS AND PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

ADJOURN

AGENDA

TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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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.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO BUDGET TRANSFERS AND PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.

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PUBLIC HEARING

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2006, AT 9:00 A.M.

Notice of Public Hearings for the Drafts of the Substantial Amendment to Travis County's 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan PY 2006

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, Office of Community Planning and Development recently informed Travis County of an error in the calculation of Travis County's allocation amount for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The initial allocation of $2,449,337 is now reduced to $838,659. Travis County is currently revising the 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan and PY 2006 Action Plan. Travis County's CDBG grant funds will assist citizens in the unincorporated areas of Travis County.

Travis County officials and staff are requesting comment on the draft of the substantial amendment revision to the 5-year Consolidated Plan and the Year One Action Plan for program year 2006. The 15-day public comment period will begin November 15, 2006, at 8:00 am and end November 29, 2006, at 5:00 pm. Drafts of the Plans are available for review and copies of summaries of the Plans are available beginning November 15, 2006, at www.traviscountytx.gov

Or at the following locations:

Comments may also be received in writing no later than November 29, 2006, via mail or email to:

CDBG Program,
Travis County HHSVS,
P.O. Box 1748,
Austin, TX 78767

or christy.moffett@traviscountytx.gov

Travis County is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Please call 854-3460 for assistance.


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