Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 4, 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 FROM SPANSION LLC FOR NOMINATION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE AS A PROJECT UNDER THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 2303, TX. GOV’T CODE. (ACTION ITEM #38)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 10 THROUGH 14, PEDERNALES BEND SUBDIVISION (5 LOTS TOTAL). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #3)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 10 THROUGH 14, PEDERNALES BEND SUBDIVISION (5 LOTS TOTAL). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: THE HOLLOW AT SLAUGHTER CREEK (220 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE DEER CREEK RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PORTION OF PANORAMA DRIVE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: COLONIA SERENDIPITY (14 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR COLONIA SERENDIPITY SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.
- A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: TRAVESIA, SECTION 1 (AKA RACEWAY CROSSING, SECTION 1), FINAL PLAT (4 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR TRAVESIA, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MCNEIL PARTNERS SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGARDING THE CHANGES TO RULES TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS ON TEXAS HIGHWAYS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) CONCERNING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION STUDIES:
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- ONION CREEK; AND
- WALNUT CREEK AND THE COLORADO RIVER NEAR GARFIELD.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN BUYOUTS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED CHANGES IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK:
Added to consent.
- PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE RESOURCE COUNCIL BYLAWS, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 1 RELATING TO HOW CERTAIN CHANGES ARE MADE TO RESOURCE COUNCIL BYLAWS; AND
- PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM BYLAWS, ARTICLE IX, SECTION 1 RELATING TO HOW CERTAIN CHANGES ARE MADE TO ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM BYLAWS.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO INVEST $10,000 IN A TRAINING COURSE IN NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OFFERED BY THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY BASED AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AT AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FROM FY ’06 FUNDS ENCUMBERED FOR TRAINING.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONTINUE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN FY ’08;
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO REDUCE OVERALL AWARD BASED ON SAVINGS GENERATED BY MEMBER STIPEND MONEY; AND
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT RELEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 2005 TO JULY 2006.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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 $632,985.32 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 17 TO AUGUST 23, 2007.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AWARD FUNDS FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
Added to consent.
19.
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- DISCUSS EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT FUND QUARTERLY REPORT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
- DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT RULE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFIT STABILIZATION RESERVE.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE PROPERTY CLAIM FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960430LC, BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC., FOR LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTIONS. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF CELL DOOR LOCKS FROM CORRECTIONS PRODUCTS COMPANY FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a) (7) (A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Pulled from the agenda.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS060075JT, ENCORE HOUSE, LLC, FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 FOR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. PS060144JT, ANEWENTRY, INC., FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES. (CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FROM VANDERWEIL FACILITY ADVISORS, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 10 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960012JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF CABLING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH, OR CONNECTING TO, THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (GAATN) FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a) (7)(A) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.
28. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020037RE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR LOW INCOME DEAF ADULTS. (HHS&VS)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. APPOINT JAMES “BOB” WARD TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
32. APPOINT JANE MANASTER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
33. RECEIVE ENGAGEMENT LETTER FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY ’07 COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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34. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FEASIBILITY OF CREATING POSITION TO PERFORM PUBLIC INFORMATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE DUTIES AT TRAVIS COUNTY.
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35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A VEHICLE USE AGREEMENT INTERLOCAL BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S COMBINED AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTIES OF BASTROP, BURNET, COLORADO, COMAL, GUADALUPE, HAYS AND WHARTON FOR THE USE OF VEHICLES PURCHASED WITH AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT FUNDS AND FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE (SCATTF) OPERATIONS. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF VEHICLES IN CONJUNCTION WITH OFF DUTY EMPLOYMENT OF COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSTABLE VEHICLES USED IN EXTRA DUTY ACTIVITIES. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3)
(Taken up with Item 36.)
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF SPANSION LLC TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AS A TRIPLE JUMBO ENTERPRISE PROJECT AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXAS ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
Postponed.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED FY ’08 RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Added to consent.
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DISTRICT CLERK’S BUDGET REQUEST FOR FACTS DATA. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Pulled from the agenda.
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 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations
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.
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FROM PROJECT DIAMONDBACK. 4
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43. 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
This item has been reposted.
44. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON COUNTY LAND USE AUTHORITY. 1
This item has been reposted.
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 3. 1 AND 3
Postponed.
46. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6701 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 2
Taken into Executive Session.
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.
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A2. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT’S MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY, AND 551.072, REAL PROPERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A3. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO OFFICE EMPLOYEE, SLOT 36. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
A4. RECEIVE FISCAL YEARS 2008 AND 2009 STATE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ADULT PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 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
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
200 EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS
ROOM 1A-1, BUILDING 200
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007, AT 11:45 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
BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSIONS
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH ST., 1ST FLOOR, AUSTIN, TX 78701
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 5, 2007 3:40 PM