Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 14, 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, PEARSON SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2 (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEMS
2. PRESENT CHECK TO BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL TEXAS AND AUSTIN CHILDREN’S SHELTER FROM THE SECOND ANNUAL TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S SHOOTOUT. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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3. PRESENTATION FROM TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR REGARDING BEST PRACTICES AWARDS RECEIVED FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES. (TAX OFFICE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $327,813.64 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 27 TO AUGUST 2, 2007.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SCOTT AND WHITE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH ITS MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE:
Added to consent.
- INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ADDENDUM BETWEEN SCOTT AND WHITE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH ITS MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE FOR RESIDENCY ROTATIONS; AND
- AUTHORIZE DR. DAVID DOLINAK, TRAVIS COUNTY CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER, TO SIGN THIS AND SUBSEQUENT EDUCATION ADDENDA ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE GRANT REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR THE STATE JAIL COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. 07K00304JW, PAVEMENT RESTORATION, INC., FOR ASPHALT REJUVENATION PROGRAM. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
9. REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR RFS NO. S070230JW, MARKETING PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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10. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE
EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF DILLO DIRT FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN FROM
THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(9)(C) OF
THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
11. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B070119RV, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX KITCHEN RETURN AIR PROJECT AND REBID. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 6 AND 7, PEARSON SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2 (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
13. 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)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE MASTER PLAN FOR MILTON REIMERS RANCH PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKEWAY AND A PRIVATE DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT HIGHLAND BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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THIS ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- 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, INCLUDING PROVISIONS REGARDING A PORTION OF REIMERS-PEACOCK ROAD AND IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGHWAY 71. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CIELO HILL COUNTRY RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM PROJECT – 400 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS IN 29 MULTI-UNIT STRUCTURES; AND
- APPROVE A CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT FOR CIELO HILL COUNTRY RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AUSTIN’S COLONY, SECTION 6B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR AUSTIN’S COLONY, SECTION 7B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 2A, FINAL PLAT (7 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 2A, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WATERSEDGE PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR (248 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. RECEIVE REVISED FY ’08 BUDGET AGENDA WORKSHEET THAT INCLUDES TOPICS DISCUSSED DURING BUDGET HEARINGS AND THAT SERVES TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED DURING THE FY ’08 BUDGET MARK UP SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 6 AND 7, 2007.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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24. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL TO INCREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE SENIOR AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM $2,000 TO $4,000;
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION REPAIRS FOR LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION TO CONTINUE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAMS THROUGH THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. APPOINT GERARD WASHINGTON TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UNTIL AUGUST 2010. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
27. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed.
28. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2007, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COUNTY CLERK)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO BUILD A 72-BED ADDITION TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) SMART RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AND THEN LEASE THE SPACE TO CSCD UTILIZING STATE GRANT FUNDS.
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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.
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON A CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF LAND (PARCEL #11) NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, HOWARD LANE EAST (I) ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES B. TRENT AND GEMMA P. TRENT (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED). 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HANK PEAVLER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AKA PEAVLER HANK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. RONALD W. PIERCE AND GERALD D. PIERCE (HUNAID HALAI RESALE DEED). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. KENNETH P. AND MARION E. SMITH (DINH TRUONG RESALE DEED). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MONTCLAIRE TOWNHOUSES (SHERWIN BUYDENS RESALE DEED). 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HANK PEAVLER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AKA PEAVLER HANK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (KASANDRA L. TAYLOR AND DEAN T. TAYLOR RESALE DEED). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HANK PEAVLER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AKA PEAVLER HANK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. (SHERWIN BUYDENS RESALE DEED). 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DE TORREROS ALBERTO R. AND JOSE MIERES (CSE DEVELOPMENT, LLC RESALE DEED). 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT DEMAND, EEOC CHARGE NO. 451-2007-00612. 1
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 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 SESSIONS OF JULY 24 AND JULY 31, 2007.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON REPORT REGARDING
CONTRACT PERFORMANCE OF THE RE-ENTRY ROUNDTABLE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG LAVACA STREET. (THIS ITEM MAY
BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.072,
REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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 JULY 10, JULY 17 AND JULY 31, 2007.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 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 ADOPT UPDATED POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF MAY 8 AND MAY 29, 2007.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSIONS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 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 ADOPT UPDATED POLICY GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING AND APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.
ADJOURN
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, AUGUST 13, 2007, AT 2:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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, AUGUST 13, 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
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
2007 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
AUGUST 15-17, 2007
HILTON HOTEL DOWNTOWN
500 EAST FOURTH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:19 AM
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