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Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 28, 2006, 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. 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 – GRAND SUMMIT BOULEVARD OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – WASTEWATER WILL BE PROCESSED BY AN ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 16 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1-2 AND 7-8 BLOCK “W” (AMENDED PLAT – 4 LOTS – 1.884 ACRES TOTAL – SHADOW CANYON DRIVE – NO FISCAL POSTED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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3. RECEIVE INPUT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING DRAFTS OF THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY’S 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ACTION PLAN PY 2006 FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEMS

4. 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

5. 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)
Taken into Executive Session.

6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CLAIMS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR CONTRACT NO. PS070044LP TO HR GRAY FOR SCOFIELD RIDGE PARKWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

7. APPROVE TERMINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES (SHERIFF'S OFFICE):
Added to consent.

  1. CONTRACT NO. PS030177JW, KATHLEEN GANN;
  2. CONTRACT NO. PS030178JW, CAROLYN DALE MUMMA;
  3. CONTRACT NO. PS030179JW, JANET DIFRANCO;
  4. CONTRACT NO. PS030181JW, LINDA SIFUENTES;
  5. CONTRACT NO. PS030293JW, MARY LEVY;
  6. CONTRACT NO. PS050042JW, CHRISTIE KREMER;
  7. CONTRACT NO. PS050272JW, JULIE GIBBS; AND
  8. CONTRACT NO. PS050274JW, MARSHA MALGESINI. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

8. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES:
Added to consent.

  1. CONTRACT NO. PS070028JT, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS;
  2. CONTRACT NO. PS070029JT, CAROLYN DALE MUMMA;
  3. CONTRACT NO. PS070030JT, CHRISTIE KREMER;
  4. CONTRACT NO. PS070031JT, JULIE GIBBS;
  5. CONTRACT NO. PS070032JT, MARSHA MALGESINI;
  6. CONTRACT NO. PS070033JT, LINDA SIFUENTES;
  7. CONTRACT NO. PS070034JT, LADONNA SHIRLEY; AND
  8. CONTRACT NO. PS070035JT, CARMEN DAVAILUS. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM SELECTION COMMITTEE TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH FAULKNERUSA ,THE HIGHEST RANKED FIRM, OFFERING THE BEST VALUE TO THE COUNTY, IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO. P060273-MB, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC) DESIGN BUILD PROJECT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES, NEW TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURT PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. PS070094DG, TO LOOMIS AUSTIN. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 – GRAND SUMMIT BOULEVARD OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED – WASTEWATER WILL BE PROCESSED BY AN ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE SYSTEM). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE RESERVE AT TWIN CREEKS SECTION 16 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1-2 AND 7-8 BLOCK “W” (AMENDED PLAT – 4 LOTS – 1.884 ACRES TOTAL – SHADOW CANYON DRIVE – NO FISCAL POSTED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF CEDAR PARK – CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO DECKER LAKE ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE HOST AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH AARP FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

  1. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATOR IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, PROBATION SERVICES DIVISION. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FY ‘07 COORDINATOR POSITION.

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

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

17. 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 $619,368.38 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 10 TO NOVEMBER 16, 2006.
Added to consent.

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

  1. PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
  2. NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTION – INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS – TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT - TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.03012.

19. RECEIVE REPORT FROM DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REGARDING CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND NATIONWIDE REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY DEFERRED COMPENSATION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. CONSULTANT’S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 23, 2006 AND TENTATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENTS MADE DURING NEGOTIATIONS;
  2. WHETHER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION AND WHEN; AND
  3. UPDATE ON CONSULTANT’S CONTRACT INCLUDING NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND EXPIRATION DATE OF CURRENT CONTRACT.

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AND CONTRACT ISSUES REGARDING THE KEITH RUIZ BUILDING AT 5555 AIRPORT BOULEVARD:
Postponed.

  1. CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES, IFB NO. B060356-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND
  2. FUNDING FOR ITS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING RENOVATIONS (PHASE 2C), IFB NO. B060358-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BRATH, INC.
Postponed.

OTHER ITEMS

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

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR PROVIDING PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES TO TRAVIS COUNTY INMATES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CREATION OF AN INTERNAL PHARMACY OR CONTRACTING WITH OUTSIDE VENDOR. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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24. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF POSITION TO PERFORM INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
No action required.

25. 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.
Postponed.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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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.

27. CONSIDER PURCHASE OFFERS RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OPTIONS FOR SALE. 2

28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN NAACP OF AUSTIN, NELSON LINDER, SONIA SANTANA AND DAVID VAN OS V. TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE AND TRAVIS COUNTY CLERK. 1

29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ESTATE OF SUSAN C. MILBURN, DECEASED. 1

30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES WITH PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS FOR ARTERIAL ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION.1

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

32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING VOLUNTARY BUYOUT PROGRAM OF CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO WALNUT CREEK AND LOCATED ALONG QUIETTE DRIVE IN PRECINCT ONE. 1

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CARRIE KEITH D/B/A COOL BEANS COFFEE. 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE UPDATE ON MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR THE FARMERS MARKET. 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 REGULAR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 14, 2006 AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 16, 2006.

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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 #3 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 14, 2006.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. ALLOCATION OF THE FY 2007 ANTI-POVERTY RESERVE;
  2. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED RESIDENTS IN CHAPTER 72 - TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES; AND
  3. ALLOCATION OF FY 2007 ONE-TIME WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESERVE.

 

2. DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY;
(Taken up with Item 3.) AND
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3. DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FY 2007 WORK PROGRAM.
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ADJOURN

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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