Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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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.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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SPECIAL ITEM
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAS TERRAZAS, FINAL PLAT (11 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE 10 FEET OF A 25 FOOT WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED ALONG THE EAST LOT LINE OF LOT 5, BLOCK H, OF LONG CANYON II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE VINTAGE CONDOMINIUMS AT STEINER RANCH A.K.A. THE VIEW AT STEINER RANCH:
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- REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS;
- CONDOMINIUM PHASING AGREEMENT WITH VINTAGE FINE HOMES INC.; AND
- CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH VINTAGE FINE HOMES INC. FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL ALONG STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: VISTAS OF AUSTIN PRELIMINARY PLAN (679 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTIONS 6B, 6D AND THE PUBLIC PORTION OF 6E, AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 6B. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: COMANCHE CANYON AREA 2, LOT 1, BLOCK C RESUBDIVISION (4 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: COMANCHE CANYON AREA 2, LOT 35, BLOCK B RESUBDIVISION (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE 1, SECTION 6G (14 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION EIGHT (23 TOTAL LOTS), AND A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR WOODROW HOMES - AUSTIN DIVISION, LTD. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RIVER DANCE, PHASE 7-B, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.
- A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING (58 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TAYLOR WOODROW COMMUNITIES/STEINER RANCH, LTD. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- REQUEST TO CALL DOWN FUNDS FOR LIME CREEK ROAD FROM THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, LAKE TRAVIS NO. 1 SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 AND 4, LAKE TRAVIS NO. 1 SUBDIVISION; RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 10, LAKE TRAVIS NO. 1 SUBDIVISION; RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 20, LAKE TRAVIS NO. 1 SUBDIVISION, VILLAGE AT VOLENTE PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION, VILLAGE AT VOLENTE PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION, AND VILLAGE AT VOLENTE PHASE 3 SUBDIVISION; AND
- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE FOR THE TRANSFER OF BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LIME CREEK ROAD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RIDGEVIEW PHASE 1 SUBDIVISION:
Postponed.
- A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING (129 TOTAL LOTS); AND
- A SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS:
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- DESIGNATION OF LINDA WILLIAMS DOOLEY, M.D., AS HEALTH AUTHORITY;
- DESIGNATION OF EDWARD MACLEOD RACHT, M.D., AND BIRCH DUKE KIMBROUGH, M.D., EACH INDIVIDUALLY, AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- EFFECTIVE JANUARY 12, 2008.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR PRINTING FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL CENTRAL TEXAS AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE THROUGH THE END OF THE 2008 FISCAL YEAR.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $370,029.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 28, 2007 TO JANUARY 3, 2008.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. REVISED LANGUAGE: APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. CM070106VC, MARK III SYSTEMS INC. TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY (UPS) AND FURTHER UPGRADES TO THE EXISTING UPS. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00155OJ, THE RETIREMENT STORE, FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION 457(b) PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD AND TRAVIS COOK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B080027LP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTEX DEVELOPMENT I, LTD. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO ESTABLISH A NEW PETTY CASH FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $700.00 TO BE USED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE/AUTO THEFT UNIT FOR CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS AS ALLOWED BY THE AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR GRANT FY ’08. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO REVIEW REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COURT APPOINTED LAWYERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR CONSIDERATION IN THE 2009 BUDGET PROCESS.
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27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR PAYMENT REQUEST TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (ORCA) TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ON NORTHRIDGE ACRES PROJECT.
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. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO LEASE OR SELL COUNTY OWNED LAND ADJACENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. 1 AND 2
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS FOR SALE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD. 1 AND 2
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER TO SELL TRAVIS COUNTY .595 ACRES OF UNDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED AT OLD MANOR ROAD AND FERGUSON CUT-OFF IN PRECINCT ONE, REQUIRED FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY BRIDGE #113 REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AS PART OF THE 2001 BOND PROGRAM. 1 AND 2
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A COUNTER-OFFER FOR THE SALE OF LAND (PARCELS #1A AND 1B) FROM SIRAK, LLC, NEEDED FOR RIGHT OF WAY IN THE 2005 BOND PROGRAM, RM 2244 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE. 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE PENDING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING STYLED TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. EDWARD A. LIEN AND JANIE D. LIEN AND FIRST HORIZON HOME LOAN CORPORATION FOR THE HOWARD LANE EAST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 1 AND 2
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE ON AIRPORT BOULEVARD. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE HIRING OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 2008.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY 2008 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A FORMULA GRANT WITH THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES.
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A3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008, 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.
2. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 2, 2008.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008, 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 ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
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
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008, 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 ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING
UT AUSTIN, JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER, ROOM 2.102
DEAN KEETON (26TH) AND RED RIVER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008, AT 6:00 P.M.
(A COPY OF THE AGENDA MAY BE OBTAINED BY TELEPHONING (512) 974-2275)
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:01 AM