Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 2, 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 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT CENTERED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 556 AND 890 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #13)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUEST FOR PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ACCESS EASEMENT TO “HOKANSON COURT” IN RIO VISTA RANCH SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING LINDA THOMAS WADE AND THE NEWLY NAMED MARK THOMAS SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2007 AS “CZECH HERITAGE MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. 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 $722,088.67 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 14 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2007.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- PHASE I-PLANNING AND PHASE II-IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TIBURON VERSION 7 UPGRADE TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY MODULES OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM; AND
- MODIFICATION NO. 29 TO CONTRACT MA980095, TIBURON, INC., FOR AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PROCURE THE PROPERTY AT 910 LAVACA STREET.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO SUBMIT REVISED PROPOSAL FOR TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATE JAIL COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE GAULT BUILDING THIRD FLOOR REMODEL, IFB NO. B070321JT, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE LIST OF AUTOMATICALLY RENEWABLE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS (66 TOTAL) AND CONTRACTS (166 TOTAL) FOR VARIOUS SERVICES. (SEE ATTACHMENT A)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES, IFB B070280OJ, TO QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
Added to consent.
- CENTRAL TEXAS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES – PRIMARY; AND
- ALLIANCE MEDICAL – SECONDARY. (JUVENILE COURT AND SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT CENTERED ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 556 AND 890 OF APACHE SHORES, SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ACCESS EASEMENT TO “HOKANSON COURT” IN RIO VISTA RANCH SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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 A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: ABC PEST AND LAWN SUBDIVISION NO. 1 FINAL PLAT (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS, SECTION 10 SUBDIVISION (30 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS, SECTION 10 SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING PUBLIC NOTICE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JOHN O. LIMON FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF WEBBERVILLE PARK FOR THE ANNUAL LIMON REUNION ON OCTOBER 13 AND OCTOBER 14, 2007. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR CRIMINAL COURTS TO IMPLEMENT MANDATED CHANGES IN SENATE BILL 7 (TEXAS FAIR DEFENSE ACT);
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE 2007 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH HEATING AND COOLING NEEDS; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE ONESTAR FOUNDATION FOR THE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM WITH AMERICORPS MEMBERS.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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24. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE SELF-SERVICE APPLICATION. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A COLLABORATION RESOLUTION FROM RIDGETOP AND NORTHFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS REGARDING URBAN CHANGE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN.
Postponed.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION APPROVING BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF LONGHORN VILLAGE.
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27. APPOINT PAT COGNEGLIANO TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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28. RE-APPOINT NASH MARTINEZ TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2008. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUND MONIES INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Added to consent.
30. RECEIVE END OF YEAR COLLECTIONS REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TAX OFFICE)
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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.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERSONNEL ISSUES IN PRECINCT THREE CONSTABLE’S OFFICE, SLOT 35. 3
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 10, ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY POLICY. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 9, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
- PARTIAL VACATION OF VISTA BUSINESS PARK SECTION 1, BLOCK D, LOT 5, IN PRECINCT TWO (1 TOTAL LOT); AND
- REPLAT OF VISTA POINT FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT TWO (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 9, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: BLUEBELL RIDGE REVISED PLAT OF LOT 14, BLOCK B (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 9, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
- A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LYNNBROOK CONDOMINIUMS, A REVISED PLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACTS 8 AND 9 OF THE ANN PERRY ESTATES (1 TOTAL LOT); AND
- CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LYNNBROOK CONDOMINIUMS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 16, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 9 AND 11, BLOCK 5, PAMELA HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 16, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM “JACKIE’S RANCH ROAD” TO “JACKIE’S RANCH BOULEVARD” IN LAKESIDE AT BLACKHAWK II, PHASE 1A, OFF SPEIDEL DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK A, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION ONE (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C9. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2007.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE RATIFICATION AND MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960012JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR INTENSIVE SUPERVISION OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY’S APPOINTMENT TO THE WALLER CREEK CITIZEN’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
This item has been reposted.
A3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT TWO AND PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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 ENGAGEMENT LETTER TO PROVIDE ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION SERVICES FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES, SERIES 2001-1.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2007, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF LONGHORN VILLAGE AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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 OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT AT JPMORGAN CHASE BANK.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD WORK SESSION
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 3.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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
Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2007 1:08 PM