Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DR.
CIRO E. GARCIA AS HE CELEBRATES HIS 45TH YEAR AS PASTOR OF THE BETANIA BAPTIST
CHURCH AND HIS 85TH BIRTHDAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
10TH YEAR OF THE HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAM.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON RECENT FLOODING
IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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.
- APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2007 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON DRAFT ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO SET ELECTED OFFICIALS’ SALARIES
FOR FY ‘08 AND CALENDAR FOR ACTIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SALARY SETTING
PROCESS.
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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 $676,100.75
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 22 TO JUNE 28, 2007.
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
Added to consent.
- TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT EX2270 – SETTLE; AND
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – SETTLE.
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING SEARCH FOR POTENTIAL SITES FOR A NEW TRAVIS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL
EXAMINERS CENTER AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
SCHEDULING SOFTWARE TO JIVASOFT CORPORATION. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, AND
AWARD CONTRACT TO BURTON GROUP, INC. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/COUNTY
AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 AND RATIFICATION
TO CONTRACT NO. MA040180LC, NEUBUS, INC., FOR MICROFILM SCANNING AND INDEXING
SERVICES. (COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
14. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND
AUTHORIZE SAME TO BE DISPOSED OF THROUGH DELL, INC. (PURCHASING)
Added to consent.
15. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151
OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 06K00259LP, CASH CONSTRUCTION, FOR ANDERSON MILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. (TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRINTING
AND MAILING SERVICES, IFB NO. B070270-RG TO THE SOLE BIDDER, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO JOB
ORDER NO. 56, CONTRACT NO. 04K0203BRV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.,
FOR ADDITIONAL MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES FOR THE COLLIER
EAST COMMAND CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040282JW WITH ROBERT R.
KAMM AND CHRISTOPHER S. SHIELDS, P.C., FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY
SERVICES. (COMMISSIONERS COURT)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY ALLOWING THEM
TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER MONITORING STATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY’S
NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK.
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK SECTION 5B, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING:
Taken into Executive Session.
- VARIANCE FROM SECTION 82.202(L)(2)(B), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
- PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: RGK RANCH, PRELIMINARY PLAN (1508 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN RGK AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
23. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE MOBILE CRISIS OUTREACH TEAM, AND RELATED ISSUES.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPOINT DAVID WILLIAMS TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE
TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH JUNE 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FROM CAPITAL METRO FOR APPOINTMENT OF THREE COUNTY MEMBERS TO LOCAL
FARE APPROVAL COMMITTEE.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE REGARDING THE DISPOSITION OF
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR HURRICANE
RITA EXPENSES RELATED TO TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DEPLOYMENT TO CAMERON
PARISH IN 2005. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
29. RECEIVE REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTION TAKEN DURING THE 80TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE
AND THE IMPACT OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION ON TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING THE CREATION OF A NEW COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 8. (THIS ITEM MAY
BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION
WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON JULY 24, 2007 REGARDING THE PROPOSED
ISSUANCE OF THE CRAWFORD EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE
DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN PROJECT).
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE
REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2007A
(AMT) BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF LICENSED PEACE OFFICERS AS PER TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 86.011. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES IN THE FORM OF SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
(CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
Added to consent.
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.
THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 2:00 P.M.
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 THE EXPANSION APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTATION OF BFI-ALLIED WASTE FILED WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RELATION TO STAR FLIGHT OPERATIONS REGARDING:
- INTERPRETATION OF EXCEPTION FOR PILOTS FROM TRAVIS COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY PROCEDURES, SECTION 10.043 HOLIDAYS; AND
- PRACTICES RELATED TO PAYMENT OF ON-CALL SERVICES. 1
38. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING REGARDING CONTRACT AND DEED ON THE CURRENT MEDICAL EXAMINER’S BUILDING AT 1213 SABINE STREET. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON LAVACA STREET IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 and 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LEHNE ADDITION (2 TOTAL LOTS). 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 JUNE 26, 2007.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 24, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT OFF PRIEM LANE TO “KEILMAN LANE”, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 31, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE TWO FIVE FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS LOCATED ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOT 24 AND LOT 25 OF LAKE RIDGE ESTATES, SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 14, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, PEARSON SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2 (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF APRIL 17 AND 26, 2007.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 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 THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2007A (AMT); APPROVING THE FORM, SUBSTANCE AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS CONVENIENT AND NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM; AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A RELEASE OF LIEN ON A DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN,
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2007, AT 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTIONS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING:
- AMENDMENT TO THE 2006-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN'S STRATEGIC DIRECTION;
- SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; AND
- PROGRAM YEAR 2007 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. (SECOND PUBLIC HEARING)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS AND ISSUES FROM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, AS FOLLOWS:
- FY ‘07 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RELATED TO JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR MULTIPLE JOB FAMILIES INCLUDING SOCIAL SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING & SUPPORT SERVICES, EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, AND PURCHASING;
- FY ‘07 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT RELATED TO JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR THE ATTORNEY JOB FAMILY;
- FY ‘08 GREEN-CIRCLED COMPENSATION RESERVE TO FUND FY ‘07 JOB ANALYSIS PROJECT SLOTS THAT ARE BELOW MINIMUM OF THE NEW MARKET COMPETITIVE PAY GRADES;
- FY ‘08 MARKET ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVE RELATED CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS PAY EQUITY ISSUES BASED ON SKILLS SET, EXPERIENCE AND PERFORMANCE; AND
- POLICIES THAT AFFECT SUPPLEMENTAL PAY FOR SPECIFIC TITLES AND OVERTIME PAY FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES.
2. DISCUSS COMPENSATION ISSUES WITH VARIOUS OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, WHICH INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
- SHERIFF’S OFFICE;
- CONSTABLES; AND
- OTHER PEACE OFFICERS.
3. DISCUSS COUNTY-WIDE COMPENSATION ISSUES, INCLUDING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT, PERFORMANCE BASED PAY AND COMPRESSION.
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