Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, May 22, 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK A, 11505 TEXAS 71, PHASE ONE (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK A MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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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 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 20 THROUGH 26, 2007 AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 35TH YEAR OF THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP).
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5. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY.
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6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LARRY DEGLANDON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ROAD MAINTENANCE ON MAY 31, 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $481,172.75 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 4 TO MAY 10, 2007.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTHY AT HEART REDUCE YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR RISK PROGRAM.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED RULE 251.6 BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING USE OF REVENUE.
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES TO IMMEDIATELY REDUCE BACKLOG OF LAB TESTS FROM FORENSIC LAB SERVICES.
Postponed.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HARDWARE STORE ITEMS, IFB NO. B070212-NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, LOWES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO TEXAS ENERGY ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PRECINCT TWO OFFICE BUILDING EXPANSION. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.
14. DECLARE CERTAIN SKY CONNECT EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE TRADE-IN ON NEW EQUIPMENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (EMERGENCY SERVICES/STAR FLIGHT)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS050172JW, KIM TARLA-RASH, FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (SANE) SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4, TERMINATION OF INTERLOCAL NO. IL020205JW, TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE (TEEX), FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK A, 11505 TEXAS 71, PHASE ONE (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK A MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS (UNTIL JULY 14, 2009).
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SHADY HOLLOW M.U.D. FOR THREE RADAR SPEED LIMIT SIGNS IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF BRODIE LANE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
21. 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.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT WITH HORNSBY BEND WATER UTILITY COMPANY FOR PLAIN VIEW ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THREE APPOINTMENTS TO SERVE AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION (CARTPO):
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- REAPPOINT COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY;
- CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF CAROLINE MURPHY, MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES; AND
- MAKE THIRD APPOINTMENT AS RECOMMENDED.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING MORNINGSIDE SUBDIVISION:
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- A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MORNINGSIDE SUBDIVISION (SMALL LOT) RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 6; LOTS 1-7 AND 10-16, BLOCK 5 OF THE MOORELAND ADDITION AND .9 ACRES OF RIGHT OF WAY (TOTAL LOTS 118); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REGARDING WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION 3D, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE:
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- REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATE FISCAL; AND
- REQUEST TO USE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
26. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE COMMUTE SOLUTIONS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD.
Postponed.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PROCEED WITH PUBLIC REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED MASTER PLAN FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN PRECINCT THREE, INCLUDING THE MAILING OF MORE THAN 500 FLYERS ADVERTISING THE PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FY 2007 TRUANCY COURT PILOT PROJECT. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS PROVIDING DISPATCH SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING CITIES:
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- CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY;
- CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE;
- CITY OF MANOR;
- CITY OF JONESTOWN; AND
- CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD. (SHERIFF?S OFFICE)
33. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS FOR THE MAY 12, 2007 GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS INCLUDING:
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- THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT SPECIAL ELECTION;
- THE SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BEE CAVE ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 (GALLERIA); AND
- THE INITIAL ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BASTROP-TRAVIS COUNTIES EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1. (COUNTY CLERK)
34. 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.
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
35. 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 BILL 1638: RELATING TO THE CALCULATION OF CERTAIN TAX RATES AND CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCAL TAXING JURISDICTIONS;
- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 42: GRANTING MARIA ISABEL GUERRERO-MCDONALD AND GUERRERO-MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES, INC., PERMISSION TO SUE TRAVIS COUNTY;
- HOUSE BILL 1892: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN COUNTIES AND OTHER ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES;
- SENATE BILL 792: RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN COUNTIES AND OTHER ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND TO COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH REGARD TO SUCH PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; AND
- DISCUSSION OF OTHER BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AS NECESSARY.
- ADDED ITEM: SENATE BILL1688: RELATING TO THE CREATION, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF A TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DISTRICT CREATED BY A MUNICIPALITY; IMPOSING TAXES AND AUTHORIZING BONDS.
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.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ALONG AIRPORT BLVD. IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 1 AND 4
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT, SLOT #32 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. 1 AND 3
39. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
40. 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
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 8, 2007.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 29, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: EMERALD POINT, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 8, EAGLE RIDGE SUBDIVISION (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 26, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK A, ROCKY POINT SUBDIVISION (TOTAL LOTS 2). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO APPOINT DORYNE VALENTINE TO BOARD OF THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER
ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 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 22, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. 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.
ADJOURN
EMS WEEK/STAR FLIGHT OPEN HOUSE
STAR FLIGHT HANGER
7800 OLD MANOR ROAD, AUSTIN TEXAS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2007, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
2007 R.S.V.P. ANNUAL RECOGNITION LUNCHEON
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, TEXAS BALLROOM, 2ND FLOOR
208 BARTON SPRINGS RD., AUSTIN, TX 78704
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007, FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 1:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1:06 PM