Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
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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 COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST
TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD KIMBRO ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM US 290 TO OLD
HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION STARTING JANUARY 31, 2007
AND CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN YEAR 2007 ACTION PLAN;
- ADVERTISEMENTS FOR PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PLAN YEAR 2007 ACTION PLAN;
- PLAN YEAR 2006 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AN
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION (A-TCMHMR)
FOR RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
AND DESIGNATING A-TCMHMR AS LEAD AGENCY.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION WITH LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO PARTIALLY FUND FLOOD DETECTION AND WARNING DEVICES ON HAMILTON POOL ROAD; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR AN ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO WORK ON FIREARMS PROSECUTION.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS RELATED TO THE FY ’08 BUDGET PROCESS:
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- FY ’08 BUDGET PARAMETERS THAT PRESENT A RANGE OF BUDGET ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED; AND
- PROPOSED FY ’08 BUDGET GUIDELINES THAT ESTABLISH POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE BUDGET PROCESS.
7. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $35,725,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2007, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
(Taken up with Items 8 & 9.)
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8. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $26,705,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2007 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO.
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9. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $21,005,000 TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2007 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS
PERTAINING THERETO.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $348,395.22
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 12 TO JANUARY 18, 2007.
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS – GREEN CIRCLE SLOTS – AUDIT RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES.
12. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON IMPROVEMENTS AT MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE.
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13.
- CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE REFUNDS UNDER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY 10.021; AND
- AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES:
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- FORM LICENSE AGREEMENT;
- RATE SCHEDULE; AND
- STRATEGY FOR BRINGING IN HOUSE CUSTODIAL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO RESTRUCTURE THE COMMITMENT TO CHANGE PROGRAM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT
OF CONTRACT NO. 06T00115DR FROM LA BORDE ENTERPRISES, INC. TO UNITED SITE
SERVICES, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD AND CONTRACT
MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR REFUSE COLLECTION, IFB NO. B070004-OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE OLD KIMBRO ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC
FROM US 290 TO OLD HIGHWAY 20 IN PRECINCT ONE FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION STARTING
JANUARY 31, 2007 AND CONTINUING FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL CONSTRUCTION IS COMPLETED.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE, LAKES OF NORTHTOWN, SECTION 1 – FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 74 TOTAL LOTS; 69 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 5 GREENBELT, LANDSCAPE, DRAINAGE AND AMENITY LOTS – 32.773 ACRES – THE LAKE BOULEVARD – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE NORTHTOWN MUD, CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ); AND
- APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAKES OF NORTHTOWN, SECTION 1 – FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR REALIGNMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF LOHMAN FORD ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE FINAL PLAT, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C;
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C – FINAL PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT – 13 TOTAL LOTS; 12 RESIDENTIAL AND 1 GREENBELT LOT – 12.84 ACRES – LOHMAN FORD ROAD – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO. 10, CITY OF LAGO VISTA ETJ); AND
- APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF THE REALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF LOHMAN FORD ROAD AND A PORTION OF IVEAN PEARSON ROAD, DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NO. 2006002724, JANUARY 6, 2006. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH LOT IN A SUBDIVISION SHALL ABUT A DEDICATED PUBLIC STREET, TITLE 30-2-171(A), ACCESS TO LOTS FOR A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE, COMMANDER’S POINT – FINAL PLAT (NOT RECOMMENDED BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF); AND
- VARIANCE FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN APPLICANT INCLUDE ALL LAND OF THE ORIGINAL TRACT IN AN APPLICATION FOR PLAT APPROVAL, TITLE 30-2-34(B)(D)(2) FOR A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: COMMANDER’S POINT – FINAL PLAT (NOT RECOMMENDED BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JETRE FILM ENTERTAINMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE
OF HAMILTON POOL PRESERVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILMING “SHROUD”. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR AUSTIN’S COLONY PHASE 5 SECTION 3, A
SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- USE OF A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELVEDERE PHASE II-A, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE, BELVEDERE II-A, FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT – 11 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS – 14.173 ACRES – FLAGLER DRIVE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACTS FOR SWEETWATER SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE REALLOCATION OF LAPSED 2005 BOND PROPOSITION NO.
1, TIER 1, PROJECT FUNDS FOR WHICH NO PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED,
EXECUTED AND DELIVERED BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2006. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND
COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT
TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2006. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
29. 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.
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TERMINATION OF 2006 LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ANDRE TYRONE SOUTHALL VS. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, NO. A-05-CA-342-SS (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING FOR WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT (LISSO TRACT) AND THE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH FAULKNER USA FOR NEW JAIL CONSTRUCTION AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE, SLOT 535. 1 AND 3
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. REAPPOINT WILLIAM H. BEARE JR., DAVID A. WHITE, PATTI B. HANSEN AND ERNESTINE L. THOMPSON TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 2009. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 9, 2007.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDED PROCESS TO FILL COUNTY VACANCY ON ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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A2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
A3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY
CLOSE BIG VIEW DRIVE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM JOSH LANE TO PANTHER HOLLOW IN
PRECINCT THREE FOR THE “COLD FUSION SIZZLER” SLALOM SKATEBOARD RACES TO BE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 2007 FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 17, OCTOBER 24, OCTOBER 31, NOVEMBER 21 AND DECEMBER 5, 2006.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TWO INVOICES FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE (A) RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN, AND (B) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 2006.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 7 AND NOVEMBER 21, 2006.
ADJOURN
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
ONE TEXAS CENTER BUILDING
505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, ROOM 325, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007, AT 9:00 A.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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