Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, September 18, 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 THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATE FOR FY ‘08 COUNTY BUDGET.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
INTRODUCTIONS2. INTRODUCTION OF STEVE CAPELLE, C. CRAIG SMITH, DANIEL BRADFORD AND CHRIS GILMORE TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
3. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT 05K00264RV, HARMONY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR PAINTING AND WALL REPAIR/MINOR CONSTRUCTION. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 8) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0008-OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HUMAN RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 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.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF SLAUGHTER LANE ROAD EXTENSION TO HANRAHAN PRITCHARD ENGINEERING, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL060054RE, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES. (HHS & VS)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040256RE, CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR DEAF INTERPRETING SERVICES. (HHS & VS)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315LB, VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO GASB 45 IMPLEMENTATION. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE HEMAN MARION SWEATT TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS 2007, IFB NO. B070339JT, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, COAST TO COAST CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR FACILITIES CONDITION ASSESSMENTS TO VANDERWEIL FACILITY ADVISORS, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY POLICY CONCERNING FLOODPLAIN BUYOUTS.
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WAIVING SECOND SEPTIC PERMIT FEES FOR LEE PAGEL’S PROPOSED RESIDENCE AT 18308 ALBERT VOELKER ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO ALLOW THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK II SUBDIVISION, PHASE 2B TO UTILIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY ALTERNATIVE FISCAL POLICY. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 64, TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT FOR A HOME LOCATED AT 1605 CENTER POINT LANE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LAKEVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS – THREE SINGLE FAMILY UNITS IN THREE SINGLE UNIT STRUCTURES; AND
- A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAKEVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUMS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAM J. MADDUX TO FACILITATE THE FUNDING OF THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 620 AT HOME DEPOT/SOUTH LAKE MEDICAL; AND
- ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN ‘A’ ABOVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NOTICE OF TERM EXPIRATION AND REQUEST FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF DONALD PATRICK, M.D., J.D. TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS.
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION PAYMENT DUE TO WILKE-CLAY-FISH FUNERAL HOME REGARDING THE BURIAL OF MR. GILLAM.
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, ANIMAL CONTROL AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY ’08 BUDGET RULES.
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22. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTINUATION OF FY ’08 BUDGET MARK-UP.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM GRANT POSITION IN CRIMINAL COURTS THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER 2007.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
25. 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 $651,852.21 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 31 TO SEPTEMBER 6, 2007.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HOLIDAY SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTIONS 10.043, HOLIDAYS AND 10.044, PERSONAL HOLIDAYS.
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28. 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.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FOLLOW UP TO BUDGET FY ’08 COMPENSATION MARKUP:
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- IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR COMPENSATION ACTIONS; AND
- POPS (TCSO AND NON-TCSO):
- PAY SCALES (AS APPROVED IN FY 2008 BUDGET RULES);
- ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY RAISES AS PER PROPOSED SCALE IN FY ‘08; AND
- CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 ISSUES
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
31. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH CARE DISTRICT:
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- FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET; AND
- 2007 TAX RATE.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1.
Added to consent.
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2.
Added to consent.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SUNFIELD MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3.
Added to consent.
36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A COLLABORATION RESOLUTION FROM RIDGETOP AND NORTHFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING URBAN CHANGE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN.
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37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF PROCESS AND SCHEDULE TO FILL EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY POSITION.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FORT BELKNAP ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT TO SERVE TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND PROPERTY.
Taken into Executive Session.
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF PROCESS AND SCHEDULE TO CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND CERTAIN OTHER MANAGERS.
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40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CENTER HILL JOINT VENTURE (FRANK YI RESALE DEED). (THIS MATTER MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
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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
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. 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
Taken into Executive Session.
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY AS SUBROGEE FOR DOROTHY JACKSON AND ELIJAH JACKSON, DARLENE JACKSON, JOE SHAW AND COREY WHIPPER, PERSONNALLY V. PAUL MALON AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
Postponed.
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MARY LOU VALLEJO V. FRED WHITE AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
Postponed.
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN JANIS BADING WORKER’S COMPENSATION LIEN CASE SUBROGATION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND THE FIRE MARSHAL REGARDING 21018 STATE HIGHWAY 71 WEST, SPICEWOOD, TEXAS AND NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE AND ORDERS OF THE FIRE MARSHAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed.
46. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JONESTOWN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431. 1 AND 2
47. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
48. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING SALE OF COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6701 BURNET ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS. 1 AND 2
Postponed.
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON OCTOBER 2, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ACCESS EASEMENT TO “HOKANSON COURT” IN RIO VISTA RANCH SUBDIVISION, PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR OCTOBER 23, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13, PART OF LOT 13B AS LOT 13C, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 FY ’08 BUDGET.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FAMILY ELDERCARE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A NEW PROGRAM CENTER AT RATHGEBER VILLAGE IN EAST AUSTIN AT THE MUELLER REDEVELOPMENT SITE.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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 FY ’08 BUDGET.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
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VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE FY ’08 BUDGETS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CONSENT TO TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER RELATED RIGHTS AND INTERESTS OF SOUTHWEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. AND BRIAN AND CHERYL POTASHNIK RELATED TO HEATHERWILDE VILLAS APARTMENTS TO CASCADE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX RATE FOR THE FY ‘08 COUNTY BUDGET.
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Last Modified: Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:32 AM