Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 5, 2006, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENTS; AND
B. CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN MANUAL.
2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING:
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A. 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; AND
B. AN INCREASE IN THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPLICATION FEE FROM $21 TO $41 TO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROPOSED POLICY. (ACTION ITEM #16)
3. RECEIVE COMMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION STUDENT HOUSING ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006 (COLLEGE HOUSES PROJECT). (ACTION ITEM #24)
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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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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $338,123.21
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 17 TO NOVEMBER 23, 2006.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AND CONTRACT ISSUES REGARDING THE KEITH RUIZ BUILDING AT 5555 AIRPORT
BOULEVARD:
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- CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES, IFB NO. B060356-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.;
- FUNDING FOR ITS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; AND
- DISCUSS SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS OPTIONS AND FUNDING.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD BUILDING:
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- APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS (PHASE 2C), IFB NO. B060358-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BRATH, INC.; AND
- RECOMMENDED SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, INCLUDING OPTIONS AND FUNDING.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. DISCUSS TWO PROPOSALS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
PUBLIC DEFENDERS GRANT PROGRAM, RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM COMMITTEE AND
GIVE ANY NECESSARY DIRECTIONS FOR COURT ACTION ON DECEMBER 12, 2005.
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10. RECEIVE BRIEF SUMMARY ON JAIL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, INCLUDING THE NUMBER OF BEDS, BED CLASSIFICATION, AND RELATED SECURITY
AND UTILITY ISSUES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLAT TIRE
AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT, IFB NO. B070015-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, SOUTHERN
TIRE MART. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES, PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING, IFB NO. B070010-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
MAJESTIKLEEN. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FY ‘07 CRIME VICTIMS
FUND CONTRACTS, FOR CRIME VICTIMS' SERVICES, RFS NO. S060309-JT.
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- PS070095JT - CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION;
- PS070096JT - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES;
- PS070097JT - AUSTIN ACADEMY;
- PS070098JT - COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS, INC.;
- PS070099JT - FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI;
- PS070100JT - JUVENILE PROBATION;
- PS070101JT - YOUTH & FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., DBA LIFEWORKS;
- PS070102JT - AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR;
- PS070103JT - SAFEPLACE;
- PS070104JT - TEXAS RIO GRANDE LEGAL AID; AND
- PS070105JT - VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES. (COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. 04K00264JJ, BARECKY CONSTUCTION COMPANY, FOR EAST METRO PARK (PHASE I, PROJECT II). (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO SELECT PROPOSAL FROM EITHER FAULKNERUSA OR GILBANE IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO.
P060273-MB, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC) DESIGN BUILD PROJECT,
AND GIVE DIRECTIONS TO NEGOTIATE WITH SELECTED FIRM. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CH. 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, ON A PROPOSED POLICY AND PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND REMEDIATION OF SIDEWALKS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND TEXAS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE, THE OVERLOOK ON BEE CREEK
(SHORT FORM PLAT – 6 LOTS – 20.888 ACRES – BEE CREEK ROAD – NO ETJ – FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY ONSITE LCRA SEPTIC
SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FY ‘07 COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE WORK PROGRAM AND PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
STRATEGY.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A SIDEWALK VARIANCE TO TITLE 30-3-191 FOR THE ESTATES OF ROCKCLIFF, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED
PLAN AND YEAR ONE ACTION PLAN TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
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- CHANGES TO THE AMENDED CONSOLIDATED PLAN IN RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENT; AND
- AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TRAVIS COUNTY’S AMENDED 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CHANGES TO FY ‘07 DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULES IN THE FY ‘07 ADOPTED BUDGET.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION STUDENT HOUSING ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2006 (COLLEGE HOUSES PROJECT).
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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.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHERN ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS,
INC. TO SHOOT SCENES FOR TELEVISION SERIES “FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS” IN MID-DECEMBER
2006 IN COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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28. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON COUNTY BOND RATING TRIP ON DECEMBER 13 THROUGH 15, 2006.
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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.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD JAMES MIZELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL
COMPLEX NO. A-05-CA-1017-SS. 1
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CARRIE KEITH D/B/A COOL BEANS COFFEE. 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. APPOINT NORA JACKSON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE. TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 2009. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4. RE-APPOINT BIRUTA CELMINS KEARL TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE. TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2007. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. RE-APPOINT TOMMY NOBLES AS THE PRECINCT TWO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STRATEGIC HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2010. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. RE-APPOINT CAROLYN LEWIS AS COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 4. TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION STUDENT HOUSING ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2006 (COLLEGE HOUSES PROJECT); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT, TRUST INDENTURE, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS INCIDENT TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS, APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; AND APPROVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE 2006 COMPLIANCE AUDIT FOR TANGLEWOOD FOREST APARTMENTS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO RATIFY CHANGES TO THE DEED OF TRUST AND REAL ESTATE LIEN NOTE DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2006 WITH AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.
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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, DECEMBER 11, 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
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