Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, January 22, 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 264-269 AND 276-280 OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION SIX-G, IN PRECINCT THREE (14 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM # 11)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT OF BLUEBONNET PARK, LOT 18, IN PRECINCT ONE (2 TOTAL LOTS). (ACTION ITEM # 12)
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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 RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2008 AS “MENTORING MONTH” IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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INTRODUCTIONS
4. INTRODUCTION OF JOHN CASEY ROY TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
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SPECIAL ITEM
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT TO CONTRACT NO. 07T00010LD, JANITORIAL SERVICES PRECINCT FOUR AND CONTRACT NO. 07T00218LD, JANITORIAL SERVICES NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER FROM MAJESTIKLEEN, INC. TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SERVICES. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
7. 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)
Pulled from the agenda.
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO. CM040145LC, VISTA SOLUTIONS GROUP, FOR THE DOCUMENT IMAGING SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK AND DISTRICT CLERK. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/DISTRICT CLERK/COUNTY CLERK)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT:
Added to consent.
- PS070047DG - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC. (PSI);
- PS070151DG - TERRACON CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS; AND
- PS070150DG - RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. (RISK MANAGEMENT)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION, MOLD DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B080072RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.
- BLACKMON MOORING OF TEXAS, INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR; AND
- SOUTHPRO RESTORATION SERVICES - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (COUNTYWIDE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 264-269 AND 276-280 OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION SIX-G, IN PRECINCT THREE (14 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REVISED PLAT OF BLUEBONNET PARK, LOT 18, IN PRECINCT ONE (2 TOTAL LOTS).
Added to consent.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EMERALD POINT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, IN PRECINCT THREE:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; AND
- A CONDOMINIUM CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH MRG15HILINE, L.P. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RESCIND THE COUNTY'S 1986 APPROVAL OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER 84428 TO PROPOSE THE TERMS OF A NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE RELATING TO THE UPGRADE OF FM 1826 BETWEEN SLAUGHTER LANE AND US 290 WEST IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008 PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE AND ON A REQUEST BY BRUSHY CREEK REGIONAL UTILITY AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A 78-INCH DIAMETER RAW WATER LINE WITHIN SANDY CREEK PARK IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A TOTAL VACATION OF A SUBDIVISION NAMED SCENIC POINT, PHASE 4, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 14, BLOCK "K" OF NORTH POINT PHASE 1, SECTION 2 RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 200200136, OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS, LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE.
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE U.S. ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS (USACE) FLOOD DAMAGE EVALUATION STUDY OF THE HIGHLAND LAKES INCLUDING LAKE TRAVIS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO PLANNING FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
Added to consent.
PUBLIC HEARING DATES, TIME AND LOCATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2008, AT 9:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY GRANGER BUILDING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M.
TNR SATELLITE OFFICE PRECINCT ONE
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
15822 FOOTHILLS FARM LOOP, BLDG. D, PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS 78660
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M.
WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER
8656-A HIGHWAY 71 WEST, SUITE A, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78735
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M.
SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER
3518 FM 973, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78616 - B. ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATES; AND
- C. OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
19.
- REVISED LANGUAGE: CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DESIGNATE EDWARD MACLEOD RACHT, M.D., AS AN ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
- A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE HEALTH AUTHORITY AND ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITIES.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
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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 $752,556.40 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 4 TO JANUARY 10, 2008.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ANNUAL REPORT ON THE EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS FUND.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AUTOMOBILE TOTAL LOSS CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2007:
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NON-FAULT:
- TCSO UNIT 1954 - SETTLE;
- CONSTABLE PCT. 2 UNIT C2397 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2362 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2441 - SETTLE;
- CONSTABLE, PCT.1 UNIT 2754 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2365 - SETTLE;
- CONSTABLE, PCT.3 UNIT 2195 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2466 - SETTLE;
- CONSTABLE PCT 3 UNIT 1993 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2211 - SETTLE;
- CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED:
TCSO UNIT 2344 - SETTLE; - FACILITIES MGT UNIT 1870 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT S0002 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2576 - SETTLE;
- TCSO UNIT 2925 - SETTLE; AND
- TCSO UNIT 2575 - SETTLE.
OTHER ITEMS
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2007. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
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27. CONSIDER BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER FIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN TO CLARIFY THAT IN ADDITION TO EXPANDING THE CURRENT PRECINCT TWO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO/COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT OFFICE BUILDING, A SEARCH WILL BEGIN FOR A NEW SITE FOR THE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER ECKARDT)
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON DIRECTING COUNTY STAFF TO DEVELOP ADDITIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE RELATING TO ACQUISITION AND SALE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF TRAVIS COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY UNRELATED TO ROAD CONSTRUCTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM FOR CONTINUATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM JAN IVY, RETIREE, FOR COVERAGE UNDER TRAVIS COUNTY INSURANCE PLAN. (THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION NOMINATING MARY MAYES, THE TRAVIS COUNTY INVESTMENT MANAGER, FOR A TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES APPOINTMENT TO SERVE ON THE COUNTY TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PERMANENT TRUST ACCOUNT INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Postponed.
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 COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CONSTRUCTION RELATED EROSION EVENT IN HAYS COUNTY, ASSOCIATED WATER QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON HAMILTON POOL AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
34. RECEIVE ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE’S POLICY STATEMENT SUPPORTING PUBLIC ACCESS TRAILS ON BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARION HILL (CHARITY RUTH BARTELL RESALE DEED). 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. GENE WILLIAMS (MIHAI AND LUCIA STAN RESALE DEED). 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. NELSON N. LEE (MIHAI AND LUCIA STAN RESALE DEED). 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. CHARLES TUKACS AND MAGDALENA TUKACS (MIHAI AND LUCIA STAN RESALE DEED). 1
39. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS FOR SALE OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPOINT CARROLL D. KNIGHT TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 3, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C3. REAPPOINT ARLEN HANLE TO SERVE AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD NO. 9, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 13, DECEMBER 4, DECEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 18, 2007.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 4 AND DECEMBER 18, 2007.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008, FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
OMNI HOTEL, LONGHORN BALLROOM
700 SAN JACINTO, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 12:26 PM