Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 15, 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 REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “AMANTE DRIVE” TO “VERANO DRIVE” IN BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION, OFF BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE BY THE CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY OF ITS MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN THE AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO THEOP, LLC TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, REHABILITATION AND OWNERSHIP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (ACTION ITEM #32)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION SALUTING PARTICIPANTS AND SUPPORTERS OF THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL:
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- APPOINT MARK B. BEAUCHAMP FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR COMMENCING MAY 22, 2007;
- SET AN APPROPRIATE SALARY (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS); AND
Taken into Executive Session.
- APPROVE AN APPROPRIATE BOND.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SUBMIT COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED RULE 251.6 BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING USE OF REVENUE.
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6. REVISED LANGUAGE:
CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FORENSIC LAB SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:
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- AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE BACKLOG OF LAB TESTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR INMATES, RFS NO. S070137-ML, TO GOODWILL INDUSTRIES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990164KW WITH DR. CYNTHIA BRINSON, M.D. FOR SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MOYA HIKE & BIKE TRAIL AND PEARCE LANE, IFB NO. B070208-JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, PIATRA, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 57, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 58, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO PROVIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. BUILDING, IFB NO. B070207-JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CEDA-TEX SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “AMANTE DRIVE” TO “VERANO DRIVE” IN BARTON CREEK SECTION H, PHASE 4 SUBDIVISION, OFF BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY SMALL CITIES REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD (CAMPO).
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE: THE ESTATES AT BELL FARMS, PRELIMINARY PLAN (TOTAL LOTS 762). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: PILKINTON SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT #1 TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENTS FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OR REHABILITATION OFF THE STATE SYSTEM FOR BRIDGES 113 AND 154, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO, PARK AT BLACKHAWK IV (TOTAL LOTS 722). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO, RACEWAY CROSSING (TOTAL LOTS 10); AND
- A PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CYPRESS REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, INCORPORATED. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
20. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR RANCHO ALTO, SECTION V, A SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GOODNIGHT RANCH SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAN, IN PRECINCT FOUR (TOTAL LOTS 566). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PASS THROUGH FINANCE PROJECT ON FM 1626 IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH HORNSBY BEND WATER UTILITY COMPANY FOR PLAIN VIEW ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION TO CREATE A FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE CIVIL COURTS;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CRIMINAL COURTS TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES OF THE DRUG DIVERSION COURT PROGRAM;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOOD SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAMS; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT IN THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
26. 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 $600,567.34 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 27 TO MAY 3, 2007.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO APPOINT A TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN PLAN TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FOR FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY TO FINANCE PROPERTIES OWNED BY THEOP, LLC.
Postponed.
33. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY’S ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006.
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AND PROPOSED BILLS BEFORE THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
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- HOUSE BILL 2006: RELATING TO THE USE OF EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY;
- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 42: GRANTING MARIA ISABEL GUERRERO-MCDONALD AND GUERRERO-MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES, INC., PERMISSION TO SUE TRAVIS COUNTY;
- HOUSE BILL 937: RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF CERTAIN AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND TO AN EXEMPTION FROM THE PAYMENT OF A TOLL FOR THOSE VEHICLES;
- HOUSE BILL 1892: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN COUNTIES AND OTHER ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND
- DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.
- ADDED ITEM: SENATE BILL 1638: RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF CERTAIN TAX RATES AND CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL TAXING JURISDICTIONS.
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.
35. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY A 0.043 ACRE (1,873 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND (PARCEL #15) AND A 0.014 ACRE (618 SQ. FT.) TRACT OF LAND (PARCEL #16) NEEDED FOR USE AS RIGHT OF WAY IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
37. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE EXPANSION APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION OF BFI-ALLIED WASTE FILED WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1
38. RECEIVE UPDATE REGARDING SECURITY ISSUES AT THE NORTHWEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER IN JONESTOWN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1, 2 AND 4
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 1, 2007.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT 6701 BURNET ROAD. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN
INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION
WITH ATTORNEY, AND GOV’T. CODE ANN. 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT
AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CHILLER MOTOR FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., FROM
THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(3) OF THE
COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 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, MAY 15, 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 AN INVOICE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL TRUST AGENCY AND AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND EDUCATION WITH THEOP, LLC AND AMERICAN HOUSING FOUNDATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
303 W. 15TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS BREAKING POINT ANALYSIS OF PRE-TRIAL SERVICES AND COUNSELING AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
Not discussed.
2. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES RELATED TO THE USE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED VIA THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROSPECTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 06;
- DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PROJECTS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 07; AND
- OTHER RELATED ITEMS. (HHS & VS)
3. DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIL ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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4. DISCUSS FINAL REPORT ON GREEN CIRCLE EMPLOYEES AND COMPRESSION ISSUES. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
Not discussed.
ADJOURN
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