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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 20, 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.

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION


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CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: LAS TERRAZAS PRELIMINARY PLAN (TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 11 –15.01 ACRES, 10 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 1 PRIVATE STREET LOT – BOB WIRE ROAD – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FROM TRAVIS COUNTY WITH THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY A PRIVATE ON-SITE SYSTEM - NO ETJ – TRAVIS COUNTY). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

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2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: THE HOLLOW AT SLAUGHTER CREEK (SMALL LOT) PRELIMINARY PLAN (TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 220 – 40.742 ACRES, 215 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 5 LANDSCAPE, SIGHT DISTANCE, DRAINAGE, WATER QUALITY LOTS – SLAUGHTER CREEK AT GENOA DRIVE – NO FISCAL IS REQUIRED FROM TRAVIS COUNTY WITH THIS PRELIMINARY PLAN – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

  1. VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 5A, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT TWO (LONG FORM PLAT – 88 TOTAL LOTS: 86 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 2 LANDSCAPE LOTS - 24.42 ACRES – WEISS LANE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE – PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 5A, FINAL PLAT, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Postponed.

  1. VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 6A, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT TWO (LONG FORM PLAT – 90 TOTAL LOTS: 90 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS - 23.04 ACRES – WEISS LANE – FULL FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE – PFLUGERVILLE ETJ); AND
  2. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR VILLAGES OF HIDDEN LAKE, PHASE 6A, FINAL PLAT, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

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

  1. WATERFORD SECTION 7 FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE (SHORT FORM PLAT – 3 TOTAL LOTS: 7 DETACHED STRUCTURES – 71 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS – 25.01 ACRES – IVEAN PEARSON ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #10 – CITY OF LAGO VISTA ETJ); AND
  2. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR WATERSTONE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (c)(4), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD AND WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Pulled from the agenda.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF PARMER LANE FROM US 290 TO STATE HIGHWAY 130, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Pulled from the agenda.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION FROM HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE $67,000 IN EMERGENCY ONE-TIME FUNDING FOR THE WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER’S CLIENT ADVOCACY PROGRAM.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

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

11. CONSIDER STATUS OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT THREE FINES AND FEES COLLECTIONS PILOT PROJECT AND THE PLAN FOR PHASE II OF THE PROJECT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

12. 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 $671,265.66, FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 2, 2007 TO MARCH 8, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

14. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. REMAINING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES AND PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS COUNTY AND DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS) FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS GOV’T CODE CHAPTER 842; AND
  2. AUTHORIZE REVISION OF ALL PERSONNEL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES IMPACTED BY TEXAS GOV’T CODE CHAPTER 842 REVISIONS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070179JW, SPEED SHORE CORPORATION, FOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR TRAINING SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0298RV, HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT COURTHOUSE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 21, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. MA010043 FROM CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. TO AUCTOR CORPORATION. (DOMESTIC RELATIONS AND INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0018-JP, HART INTERCIVIC, FOR PUBLIC RECORDS DEED INDEXING SYSTEM. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070185RE, AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN, FOR HIV SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070186RE, WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER, FOR HIV SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB NO. B070128-NB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ALLSTATES COATINGS CO. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 05T00136OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES, WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC, PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING, NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC, IFB NO. B070161-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

  1. GROUP A, ALL ITEMS, WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER, WEST RURAL CLINIC, PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDING, K B CONTRACT CLEANERS; AND
  2. GROUP B, ALL ITEMS, NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER, NORTH RURAL CLINIC, MAJESTIKLEEN. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)

24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. 07T0145-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SCS FIELD SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM060073JT, COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION INC. D/B/A EBM AUSTIN FOR UPGRADE TO THE SECURITY ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION ON COURT’S DECISION REGARDING WHETHER TO RETAIN THE BID BOND OR RETURN IT TO BORETEX, LLC AT THE TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD.
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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 FEBRUARY 2007.
Added to consent.

(AUDITOR’S OFFICE)

29. APPOINT IRENE M. GONZALES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION BEGINNING MARCH 2007 THROUGH JANUARY 2009. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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  1. SENATE BILL 1204: RELATING TO REORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF, AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO, COURTS IN THIS STATE, INCLUDING PROCEDURES FOR APPEALS;
    Postponed.
  2. HOUSE BILL 3534: RELATING TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON THE AD VALOREM TAX RATES OF CERTAIN TAXING UNITS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES RELATING TO TAX AND REVENUE CAPS;
  3. HOUSE BILL 3196: RELATING TO TOLL COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT;
  4. SENATE BILL 1688: RELATING TO THE CREATION, POWERS AND DUTIES OF A TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DISTRICT CREATED BY A MUNICIPALITY; IMPOSING TAXES AND AUTHORIZING BONDS;
  5. SENATE BILL 1689: RELATING TO THE MUNICIPALITIES THAT MAY ANNEX AN AREA FOR LIMITED PURPOSES;
  6. SENATE BILL 1690: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF A COUNTY TO ZONE, APPLY BUILDING STANDARDS, AND IMPOSE IMPACT FEES IN AN AREA NEAR CERTAIN TOLL PROJECTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND
  7. DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON SELECTION OF DIRECTOR OF TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE.
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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 BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ENTERTAINMENT BY J&J INC. V. CELIA PEREZ, VERONICA PEREZ GOVEA AND LUKE MERCER, CONSTABLE PRECINCT ONE, ET AL. 1

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GOSS JAMES CARL (CURTIS MCLAUGHLIN RESALE DEED). 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. THE HOLLOW, INC. (SHERWIN BUYDENS RESALE DEED). 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. ALFREDO FARRUGIA (SCOTT D. KOYSH RESALE DEED). 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. O. V. GRUBERT (LAURA STURTZ RESALE DEED). 1

37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. USLIFE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN A/K/A TITLE USA COMPANY OF AUSTIN (ANDRES FORERO RESALE DEED). 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APRIL 24, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 44, ROUND MOUNTAIN OAKS (SHORT FORM PLAT – 4 LOTS – 21.166 ACRES – FAUBION TRAIL – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES – NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADJOURN

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

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

No action required.

1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION


VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 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 RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE DETERMINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOND COUNSEL FROM THE BOND COUNSEL SELECTION COMMITTEE, INCLUDING DIRECTION AS TO NECESSARY FOLLOW UP ACTIONS.

ADJOURN

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SENATE BILL 1102
SENATE COMMITTEE ON STATE AFFAIRS

TEXAS STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
1100 CONGRESS AVENUE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
SENATE CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
UPON ADJOURNMENT OF THE SENATE - Time Change)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. DISCUSS TIBURON VERSION 7 UPGRADE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MODULES OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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2. DISCUSS CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY STRATEGIC PLAN.
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3. DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY PLAN.
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ADJOURN

Last Modified: Friday, March 23, 2007 3:00 PM