Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, October 23, 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: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 13, PART OF LOT 13B AS LOT 13C, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2 SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, NORTH PARK, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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3. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND GILES HOLDINGS, L.P.;
- RESPONSE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TCEQ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) PERMIT NO. 1447 BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES. (ACTION ITEM #27)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
INTRODUCTIONS
4. INTRODUCTION OF SKIP RICHTER, THE NEW COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BRODIE LANE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, IFB NO. B070357JW, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CEDA TEX SERVICES, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE EAST SERVICE CENTER - CURB AND GUTTER PROJECT, IFB NO. B070193LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS, LP. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070094DG, LOOMIS AUSTIN, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES AND A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION FOR THE ALEX DUNLAP SURVEY NO. 805. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
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8. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, NORTH PARK, SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE TUSCANY WAY EXTENSION INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE TUSCANY WAY ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILDHORSE ADDITION, LTD. AND SCC EASTBOURNE MANOR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 2005 BOND FUNDED PARMER LANE ROADWAY PROJECT, A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO A SECTION OF BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD AND TRAVIS COOK ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD AND WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 30-3-191 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE THAT REQUIRES THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS IN THE RIO VISTA RANCH, SECTION THREE SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALEFACE COUNTRY SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - METROPOLITAN MOBILITY TO BE SUBMITTED TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
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- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT’S JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER TO CONTINUE PROVIDING JUVENILES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT SEVERITY INVENTORY;
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM; AND
- APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE.
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 FOLLOWING:
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- REQUEST TO APPROVE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND
- REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TEXSTAR LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL.
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 $480,108.23 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 5 TO OCTOBER 11, 2007.
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY, INC., AT THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER PROPERTY.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY TAX CENTERS WITH FILING FOR EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS BY ELIGIBLE TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS REGARDING TAX INCENTIVES. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- DRAFT AGREEMENT WITH BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. AND GILES HOLDINGS, L.P.;
- RESPONSE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) TO PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TCEQ MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) PERMIT NO. 1447 BFI SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF $5,000 FROM THE PERRY FOUNDATION TO BE USED TOWARD THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FIRING RANGE. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND GUIDE DOGS, INC. TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR PUPPIES WHO MAY BECOME GUIDE DOGS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING A DATE OF NOVEMBER 6, 2007 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO THE $3,150,000 OGLESBY EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION TAX-EXEMPT NOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHAPARRAL STAR ACADEMY, INC. D/B/A STAR CHARTER SCHOOL.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPOINT PETER EINHORN TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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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.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CENTER HILL JOINT VENTURE (FRANK YI RESALE DEED). 1
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN OFFER TO SELL 5.204 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED REMAINDER LAND FROM STATE HIGHWAY 130, FOR ACQUISITION OF TRAVIS COUNTY’S ONION CREEK OPEN SPACE PARKLAND, AS PART OF THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM (PROPOSITION 2; PROJECT #3140 – WPE01 – 2000 – 05B02A), LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ). 1 AND 2
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GAIL ALLEN (CORPUS CHRISTI BIG WOODS DRIVING RANGE, INC. RESALE DEED). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. HIGHLAND MALL BLVD., LTD. (JIN SONG WU RESALE DEED). 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. IOLA L. GREER (JAMILEH NOSHARI RESALE DEED). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
- CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
- SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PROPOSED BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLE AND POWELL LAW FIRM:
- INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED; AND
- STATUS OF CONTRACT. 1
40. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM PROJECT DIAMOND BACK FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES. 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 9, 2007.
C4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 15 THROUGH 19, 2007 AS “ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WEEK” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2007 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN:
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- AN UPDATE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE 2007 CAMPAIGN;
- AUTHORIZATION TO PRINT MATERIALS FOR OUR 2007 CAMPAIGN; AND
- AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE TO SEND EMAILS ABOUT THE 2007 CAMPAIGN DIRECTLY TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR LETTER TO VARIOUS TRAVIS COUNTY MANAGERS REGARDING INTERIM WORK ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IN PREPARATION FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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, OCTOBER 23, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 11 AND 18, 2007.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 18 AND 25, 2007.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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 PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 11 AND 18, 2007.
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