Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, April 10, 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 ON PROPOSED USE OF THE
BLUE BLUFF TRACT (AKA TURKEY FARM) FOR NON-PARK USE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26,
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ELECTION
PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR) (ACTION ITEM #27)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $328,375.41
FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 23 TO MARCH 29, 2007.
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS; AND
- NON-ROUTINE PERSONNEL ACTIONS - GREEN CIRCLED SLOTS - AUDIT RESULTS.
5. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO
APPROVE THE HEALTHY AT HEART REDUCE YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR RISK PROGRAM.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE PROPERTY CLAIM FROM FACILITIES MANAGEMENT.
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7. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON
FOLLOW-UP ACTION REGARDING PARKING FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
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- APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE;
- CHARGE FOR COMMITTEE; AND
- OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTS BUILDING, INCLUDING:
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- APPOINTMENT OF STEERING COMMITTEE;
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; AND
- OTHER RELATED MATTERS. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT
AWARD WITH AUSTIN AMERICAN - STATESMAN FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES.
(PURCHASING OFFICE)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SKYLIGHT
FALL PROTECTION SCREENS, COLLIER-EAST COMMAND CENTER AND PURCHASING WAREHOUSE,
IFB NO. B070167-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, R&B ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A OLIVER
ROOFING SYSTEMS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS000299KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING
SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (JUVENILE
PROBATION)
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12. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 56,
CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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13. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
PS040115-JW WITH DR. DAVID R. BRADFORD FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES.
(JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED USE OF THE BLUE BLUFF TRACT (AKA TURKEY FARM) FOR NON-PARK USE, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26, TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: WALNUT CREEK ENCLAVE (SHORT FORM
PLAT – TOTAL LOTS: 1 MULTI-FAMILY – 38.72 ACRES – SPRINKLE CUT-OFF ROAD –
FISCAL WAS NOT REQUIRED TO BE POSTED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OF AUSTIN – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR BELVEDERE PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR SEVEN OAKS SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE; AND
- FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SEVEN OAKS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
CONCERNING DISANNEXATION OF 6.2 ACRES WITHIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN’S FULL PURPOSE
JURISDICTION LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AND DEE
GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
CONCERNING A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING A TOTAL OF 250.65 ACRES
FROM CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AS PART OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP
ACTION REGARDING WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PLAINVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR SELECTING AN ELECTED OFFICIAL FROM
A SMALL CITY WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY TO SERVE ON THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD (CAMPO).
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO PURCHASE FORD EXPEDITIONS AS A FULL SIZE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE
(SUV) FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER AND FIRE MARSHAL DEPARTMENTS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING
GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION, FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM THROUGH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR
THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO AUGMENT THE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE
ADOLESCENT SEVERITY INVENTORY ASSESSMENT CENTER FOR JUVENILES; AND
Added to consent. - GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR
THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE FOR INTENSIVE IN-HOME FAMILY SERVICES FOR PARTICIPANTS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- HOUSE BILL 2677: RELATING TO FINANCIAL ADVISORS RETAINED BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS;
- HOUSE BILL 1: GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS;
- HOUSE BILL 2714: RELATING TO A PROGRAM FOR THE RECYCLING OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OF CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE; PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES;
- HOUSE BILL 3758: RELATING TO THE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF USED ELECTRONIC DEVICES; CREATING AN OFFENSE;
- SENATE BILL 1324: RELATING TO A PROGRAM FOR THE RECYCLING OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT OF CONSUMERS IN THIS STATE; PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES; AND
- DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS. (TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ELECTION SERVICES AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD,
THE CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE, LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW SWEDEN
MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1, AND NEW SWEDEN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 2. (COUNTY CLERK)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT FOR THE MAY 12, 2007 JOINT GENERAL AND
SPECIAL ELECTIONS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING ENTITIES: AUSTIN INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT SINGLE MEMBER DISTRICT 2; BASTROP-TRAVIS EMERGENCY SERVICE
DISTRICT NO. 1; CITY OF CEDAR PARK; CITY OF LAGO VISTA; CITY OF LAKEWAY; CITY
OF LEANDER; CITY OF MANOR; CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE; CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD; CITY
OF ROUND ROCK; CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY; CITY OF WESTLAKE HILLS; DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT; LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT; LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT; TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1; VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF;
VILLAGE OF THE HILLS; AND VILLAGE OF VOLENTE. (COUNTY CLERK)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH A NEW ENTRY TO PROVIDE RE-ENTRY AND SUPPORT
FOR INMATES PARTICIPATING IN THE RAVE PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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31. RECEIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REPORT ON PHARMACY OPERATIONS AND REQUEST TO FUND PERMANENT SLOTS IN THE
SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR ONE PHARMACIST AND TWO PHARMACY TECHNICIANS. (SHERIFF’S
OFFICE)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON LEASES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTERS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
FOR $1.00 PER YEAR LOCATED AT:
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- BLACKHAWK AMENITY CENTER AT 3111 SPEIDEL DRIVE IN PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS 78660; AND
- 11525 SHADOWGLEN TRACE, MANOR, TEXAS 78653. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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.
33. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG LAB STAFF. 1
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36. RECEIVE UPDATE AND DISCUSS PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL. 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 NANCY WALKER TO SERVE AS
A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES
BOARD, EFFECTIVELY IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.
C4. REAPPOINT MAY SCHMIDT, VICTORIA WORSHAM,
ROSEMARY MORROW AND BIRUTA CELMINS KEARL TO SERVE AS PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEES
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH
JANUARY 2009. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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 DIRECTOR MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2007.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESULTS REGARDING NEGOTIATION OF BOND COUNSEL FEES AND CONTRACT WITH FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI LLP, INCLUDING DIRECTION AS TO NECESSARY FOLLOW-UP ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE CORPORATION’S CURRENT SERIES 2006A SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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 FROM CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE KOZMETSKY CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION.
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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, APRIL 9, 2007, 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
Last Modified: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:13 AM