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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 24, 2007

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: JOHLE HILL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 6 JA P. KEMP SUBDIVISION (21 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM #6)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 50, 51, 52 AND A PORTION OF LOT 49 AND 0.348 AND 0.570 ACRE TRACTS, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #7)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT OFF PRIEM LANE TO “KEILMAN LANE,” IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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4. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF THE CRAWFORD EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 (CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN PROJECT) IN A MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $47,000,000. (ACTION ITEM #42)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

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CONSENT ITEMS

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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

5. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON RECENT FLOODING IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: JOHLE HILL, A REVISED PLAT OF LOT 6 JA P. KEMP SUBDIVISION (21 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 50, 51, 52 AND A PORTION OF LOT 49 AND 0.348 AND 0.570 ACRE TRACTS, LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT OFF PRIEM LANE TO “KEILMAN LANE”, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LEHNE ADDITION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOINT USE DRIVEWAY FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT F5, NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

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

1. A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO, TRAVESIA, (AKA RACEWAY CROSSING, SECTION 1), PHASE 1, FINAL PLAT (5 TOTAL LOTS); AND
2. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR TRAVESIA, PHASE 1, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)

12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REQUIRING PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO. L.P. TO REMOVE HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM THE TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. SITE.
Taken into Executive Session.

13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OR REHABILITATION OF BRIDGES 136, 229, 302, 314 AND 315, IN PRECINCTS ONE, TWO AND THREE.
Added to consent.

14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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1. VARIANCE FROM SECTION 82.202(L)(2)(B), STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY;
2. PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: RGK RANCH, PRELIMINARY PLAN (1508 TOTAL LOTS); AND
3. PHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN RGK AND TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REGARDING A PORTION OF REIMERS-PEACOCK ROAD AND IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ALTERNATIVE FUNDING FOR HOWARD LANE EAST. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OFFER FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT TO PARTNER WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TO TRANSPORT LEACHATE FROM ITS FACILITY BY SHARING LIFT STATION.
Pulled from the agenda.

17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES ON APPEAL OF OAK GROVE PLANT PERMIT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Taken into Executive Session.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK AND 27.5 ACRE PORTION OF THE POGUE SPRINGS PRESERVE FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION;
2. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE REDUCING AUTO THEFT RATES IN THE 17 COUNTY TASK FORCE AREA; AND
3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR TWO MONTHS.

19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PARTICIPATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN TEXSTAR, A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR JUDGE BISCOE TO SIGN THE ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS.
Postponed.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

21. 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 $749,754.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 6 TO JULY 12, 2007.
Added to consent.

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

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060335RE, PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAM. (HHS & VS)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00024DG, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT, FOR ADDITIONAL RENOVATION SERVICES FOR THE POST ROAD RENOVATION ASSOCIATE JUDGES COURT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR GEOTECHNICAL AND CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES:
Added to consent.

1. PS060173DG - CTL THOMPSON;
2. PS060289DG - ALLIANCE;
3. PS060290DG - ALPHA TESTING;
4. PS060291DG - FUGRO;
5. PS060292DG - HVJ ASSOCIATES;
6. PS060293DG - INTEC;
7. PS060294DG - PSI;
8. PS060295DG - RABA-KISTNER;
9. PS060296DG - RODRIGUEZ ENGINEERING;
10. PS060297DG - TERRACON; AND
11. PS060298DG - KLEINFELDER.

26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070094DG, LOOMIS AUSTIN, FOR PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE ALEX DUNLAP SURVEY NO. 805. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. CM060013LC, STATSEEKER PTY LTD, FOR SOFTWARE LICENSES, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM)
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS060314LC, INDIGENT HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LTD, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INMATE HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.

29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, IFB NO. B070222-DR, TO THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

1. CATEGORIES A, B AND D, SCALE FREE COMPANY; AND
2. CATEGORIES C AND D, GARRATT-CALLAHAN COMPANY. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)

30. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS070297VR WITH RESOLUTION ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES, LLC TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.

31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, IFB NO. 070231-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. O'REILY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS: GROUPS 2, 10, 12, 19, 20 AND 22;
2. TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES: GROUPS 6, 7, 8 AND 9;
3. ARNOLD OIL CO.: GROUPS 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24 AND 25; AND
4. NO AWARD ON GROUP 26. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)

32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB NO. B070262-NB, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, PLUMMERS ENVIRO SOLUTIONS, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (BASE BID, ALTERNATE NO. 3, ALTERNATE NO. 4 AND ALTERNATE NO. 5), IFB NO. B070254-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, STEWARD BUILDERS, LTD. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

35. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

36. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS AS NECESSARY THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2008 BUDGET PROCESS. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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37. APPROVE UPDATED MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’06 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT IN CONNECTION WITH THE JULY 23, 2007 PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO PARTNER WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND POLITICAL STUDIES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITIZENS SEEKING CONTEXT SENSITIVE SOLUTION FOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT STATE HIGHWAY 290 AND STATE HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Pulled from the agenda.

40. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.

41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO PROVIDE 24 BEDS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX TO BE USED AS SUPPLEMENTAL CAPACITY FOR THE SMART PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING A TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY CRAWFORD EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION TO FINANCE PROJECT FOR CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AT AUSTIN.
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.

43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. USLIFE TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN AKA TITLE USA COMPANY OF AUSTIN (CITY OF AUSTIN RESALE DEED). 1

44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM BY JENNIFER MALDONADO, FORMER SLOT #45; EEOC CHARGE NO. 31C-2007-00733. 1

45. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EMPLOYEE, SLOT #376. 3
No action required.

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 SESSIONS OF JULY 3 AND JULY 10, 2007, AND THE PUBLIC HEARINGS OF JULY 3 AND JULY 10, 2007.

ADDED ITEM

A1. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 05AE0176JJ, LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS AND NEWNAM, INC., FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER PROJECT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

ADJOURN

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

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 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 (A) RELEASE OF LIEN ON A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN, AND (B) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DUE TO REPAYMENT IN FULL OF A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE LOAN.

ADJOURN

CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.
ZILKER PARK BOTANICAL GARDEN MEETING ROOM
2220 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS

(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

 

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