Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, December 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 A PARTIAL
VACATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C AND A REPLAT
OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C, A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #8)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY
ELECTING TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX ON GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS
TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253 (A)(2), AND TO DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM
TAXATION ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED IN TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253(B),
EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS. (ACTION ITEM #22)
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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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RONALD
W. HOLLAND AND FRANCIS PARKS FOR SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CEN-TEX
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE DEDICATION OF THE HOLLAND-PARKS BUILDING IN
PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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SPECIAL ITEM
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A DAY COUNSELING CENTER ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH
FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.
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And taken into Executive Session.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 4,
MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL
HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS070002RV, CARTER AND BURGESS, INC., TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL
AND PLUMBING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER, PHASE THREE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA070380LC, HAMER ENTERPRISES, FOR A LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
FOR EJUSTICE SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (TAX OFFICE, INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION
3-C AND A REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION 3-C,
A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING RECOMMENDED REVISIONS, INCLUDING PUBLIC ACCESS, TO THE BALCONES
CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LEANDER INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SALARY FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS, SECTION
4A, FINAL PLAT (69 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROVIDED
BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
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- RECEIVE THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
- APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT;
- RECEIVE PROJECT STATUS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2006 PROJECTS;
- APPROVE THE DRAFT OF THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT;
- RECEIVE CDBG PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AND
- OTHER RELATED ISSUES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET
THAT PRECLUDES HIS RECEIPT OF COUNTY RETIREMENT ANNUITY WHILE WORKING PART-TIME.
Postponed.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE
FOR THE 2007 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR PRIOR YEAR EXPENDITURES.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.(Taken up with Item
19.)
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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 $288,502.78
FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 22, 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 RECOMMENDATION TO SETTLE LIABILITY CLAIM FROM JANE JONES.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING APPROVAL OF A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE PROCUREMENT
OF CONTRACTS TO PROCEED WITH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS FUNDED BY FY '08 CERTIFICATES
OF OBLIGATION:(Taken up with Item 15.)
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- EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER;
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND GAULT BUILDING RENOVATIONS; AND
- SMART TREATMENT FACILITY.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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OTHER ITEMS
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX ON GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS TAX CODE,
SECTION 11.253 (A)(2), AND TO DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION
ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED IN TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253(B),
EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE CITY OF MANOR FOR THE PLANNING FOR FUTURE
GROWTH ALONG THE CAPITAL METRO RAIL CORRIDOR.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FY '08 INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF MANOR, THE CITY OF JONESTOWN, THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY, THE CITY
OF ROLLINGWOOD AND THE CITY OF MUSTANG RIDGE FOR EMERGENCY LAW ENFORCEMENT
DISPATCH SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A LEASE AGREEMENT BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT FOR A NEW COMMUNITY
HEALTH CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT IH-35 AND WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE.
Postponed.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ON PROPOSED RULES
TO IMPLEMENT HOUSE BILL 2714, THE TEXAS ELECTRONICS TAKE BACK LAW.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SCHEDULE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Added to consent.
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.
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MARAVILLA DEVELOPMENT (PRIMERA HOMES) IN CARDINAL HILLS ESTATE UNIT 15 AND THE STATUS OF THE BOND FROM THE HARTFORD, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. BANCROFT WOODS, LTD., A DEFUNCT DOMESTIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (KELLY LAMPHEAR-DASH RESALE DEED). 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. SHERYL A. LILLIE (JAMILEH NOSHARI RESALE DEED). 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. DITTMAR, INC. (76 ARTLAND INVESTMENTS, LLC RESALE DEED). 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ONGOING LITIGATION IN NORTHWEST AUSTIN
M.U.D. V. ALBERTO GONZALES IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA. 1
Pulled from the agenda.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ALONG AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO LEASE OR SELL COUNTY OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. 1 AND 2
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEXT STEPS TO SELECT EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 1 AND 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
ADJOURN
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING 2007 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.--
Taken into Executive Session.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007, AT 9:00 A.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
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1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 ELECTING TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX ON GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION, 11.253 (A)(2), AND TO DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED IN TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253(B), EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS. (ACTION ITEM #3)
2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX ON GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS DEFINED IN TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253 (A)(2), AND TO DENY THE EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXATION ON SUCH GOODS-IN-TRANSIT AS PROVIDED IN TEXAS TAX CODE, SECTION 11.253(B), EFFECTIVE FOR TAX YEARS 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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 CONSTRUCTION OF A VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AS FOLLOWS:
- CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION;
- CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTER; AND
- FINAL ACTION ON DONATION AND CORPORATION CONTRIBUTION TO COMPLETE BUDGET.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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 CONTRACT WITH CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 2 AND OCTOBER 23, 2007.
ADJOURN
RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND GRAND OPENING
TRAVIS COUNTY WELLNESS AND HEALTH CLINIC
AND TRAINING CENTER
5501 NORTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78751
NORTH ENTRANCE, SECOND FLOOR
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007, AT 10:00 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 5, 2007 12:53 PM