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Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, November 13, 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 ON TOTAL VACATION AND CANCELLATION OF A PLAT IN PRECINCT TWO: HODDE SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, BLOCK B OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCKS A, B AND C, CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK (7 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT) (ACTION ITEM #23)
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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 REGARDING "AUSTIN ADOPTION DAY" TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2007 AT GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

  1. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE;
  2. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE; AND
  3. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CRIMINAL COURTS DRUG COURT PROGRAM.

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

6. RECEIVE UPDATE, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CONCERNING THE CAPITAL FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN VERSION 1.1:
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  1. SUMMARY OF SPACE ACTIONS ACCOMPLISHED FROM THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND THOSE THAT HAVE DEVIATED;
  2. DIRECTION TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP/REDEVELOP A DOWNTOWN CAMPUS TO SUPPORT JUSTICE SYSTEM AND COURT-RELATED ACTIVITIES;
  3. DIRECTION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF A GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS FOR COUNTY SERVICES THAT DO NOT NEED TO BE LOCATED IN THE AUSTIN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT;
  4. FUTURE CAMPUS LOCATION OF THE COUNTY SEAT; AND
  5. NEXT STEPS TO DETERMINE THE TENANT MAKEUP FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTED DEBT ISSUANCE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING FOR THE FOLLOWING CAPITAL PROJECTS:
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  1. 2001 BOND AUTHORIZATION INCLUDED IN FY '08 ADOPTED BUDGET;
  2. 2005 BOND AUTHORIZATION;
  3. FY '08 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION FOR THE FOLLOWING:
    1. 1. PURCHASE OF 910 LAVACA STREET (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT);
    2. 2. LONG TERM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION RELATED TO JAIL PROJECT (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT);
    3. 3. TIBURON IJS VERSION 7.5 UPGRADE PHASE 2 IMPLEMENTATION (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT);
    4. 4. HARDWARE FOR VERSION 7.5 UPGRADE PROJECT (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT);
    5. 5. WATER AND WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION FOR EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT);
    6. 6. FRATE BARKER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT);
    7. 7. FLOODPLAIN BUY-OUT (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT);
    8. 8. COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) SMART BUILDING (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT);
    9. 9. CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER/GAULT RENOVATIONS (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT); AND
    10. 10. EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT);
  4. OTHER PROJECTS REQUESTED BY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENTS.

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING UPDATE ON A DAY COUNSELING CENTER FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $675,435.78 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2007.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CALLING OF A SPECIAL TERM OF COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR WORK SESSION AT THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BUILDING, 1210 SAN ANTONIO ST., AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701, ON NOVEMBER 29, 2007. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040114JW, STEPHEN A. THORNE, PH. D., INC. FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Postponed.

13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS040161JW, NORA DEL BOSQUE, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS AS FOLLOWS:
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  1. MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075JW, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES;
  2. MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010047JW, YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., D/B/A LIFEWORKS, FOR SUPERVISED VISITATION AND EXCHANGE SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
    Added to consent.

15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRISONER TRANSPORT INSERTS FOR VANS, IFB NO. B080004LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AMERICAN ALUMINUM ACCESSORIES. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PLANNING PHASE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080039VR, VICTORIA COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Postponed.

18. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL080041RE, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, FOR TRAINING SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES)
Added to consent.

19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL040256RE, WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR DEAF INTERPRETING SERVICES. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES)
Added to consent.

20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070333RE, WITH COLE & POWELL, FOR LITIGATION SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
Added to consent.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JURY IMPANELMENT SESSIONS, CONTRACT NO. LA080025ML, WITH NORRIS CONFERENCE CENTER. (DISTRICT CLERK)
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. PLAT CANCELLATION/VACATION IN PRECINCT TWO: HODDE SUBDIVISION (ONE LOT SUBDIVISION, 1.005 ACRES, APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT IN 1984, CURRENTLY IN THE PFLUGERVILLE EXTRA TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND PARTIALLY IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY;
  2. A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: GATTIS CROSSING PRELIMINARY PLAN (7 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  3. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GATTIS CROSSING FINAL PLAT (7 TOTAL LOTS).

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, BLOCK B OF THE REPLAT OF BLOCKS A, B AND C, CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK (7 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENTS WITH VILLAGE AT NORTHTOWN, SEALY-HEATHERWILDE AND NEW WELLS POINT PARTNERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD AND WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY, IN PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC., HUDSON'S MEAT MARKET, INC. AND CARITAS OF AUSTIN RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE HUNTERS FOR THE HUNGRY PROGRAM 2007-2008 SEASON. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PARTIAL VACATION OF A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: RIVER DANCE, PHASE 4, FINAL PLAT (89 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

  1. RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7-A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE (90 TOTAL LOTS); AND
  2. A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7-A FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A SHORT FORM PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: VILLAGES OF ELM CREEK COMMERCIAL (5 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 6, FINAL PLAT (28 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

OTHER ITEMS

30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS (EFT'S) FOR ROUTINE EXPENDITURES. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ORDER AMENDING THE ANNUALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN SELECTIONS TO INCREASE BENEFITS OF RETIREES AND COUNTY CONTRIBUTIONS UNDER TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
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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

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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATE UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE BOND FROM THE HARTFORD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1

35. REVISED LANGUAGE: 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

36. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2

37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING .THE APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER OF SALE FOR 0.31 ACRE TRACT AS SURPLUS RIGHT OF WAY OFF OF LAKE PLACE LANE. 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 18, 2007 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 63, APPLE SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)

ADDED ITEMS

A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING JO CAROL BRADSHAW, EMPLOYEE DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT. (THIS ITEM MAY BE CONSIDERED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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 AN INVOICE FROM CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. EXECUTIVE MANAGERS EVALUATIONS. (THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2006 AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 6, 2007 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION.
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ADJOURN

 

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