Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 4, 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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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSERS IN RESPONSE TO RFS NO. S070312ML, CRIMINAL FINE AND FEE COLLECTION SERVICES FOR JUSTICE COURTS. (TAX OFFICE)
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3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE – TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES PARKS, IFB NO. B080074RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUTHWEST KEY MAINTENANCE LLC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS070082RE FROM SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, INC. TO HELPING THE AGING, NEEDY AND DISABLED, INC., FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. (HEALTH, HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS’ SERVICES)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1, AN ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS970185LH FROM DR. WILLIAM J. DUBIN TO PSYCHOLOGICAL ARTS, PC, FOR PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD NO. PS080132LP FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO RAYMOND CHAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR HUNTERS BEND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
7.
- APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 07T00375RG WITH LONE STAR MORTUARY SERVICE, INC. FOR TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS; AND
Added to consent. - APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A) (2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, AND AWARD CONTRACT TO CELESTIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MOUGHANNI SUBDIVISION (3 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: CONCOURT VALLEY SUBDIVISION (1 TOTAL LOT).
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EMBARCADERO CONDOMINIUMS:
Added to consent.
- REQUEST TO GRANT AN EXEMPTION FROM PLATTING REQUIREMENTS; AND
- A CONDOMINIUM AGREEMENT WITH EMBARCADERO PARTNERS, L.P. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE DESIGNATION OF PHILIP P. HUANG, M.D., M.P.H., AS HEALTH AUTHORITY AND HIS DESIGNATION OF LINDA WILLIAMS DOOLEY, M.D., AND EDWARD MACLEOD RACHT, M.D., EACH INDIVIDUALLY, AS ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2008.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS TO TARGET SPEED RELATED AND DWI OFFENSES;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO COMMUTE SOLUTIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE THE RIVER CITIES RIDESHARE PROGRAM;
- GRANT APPLICATION TO COMMUTE SOLUTIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED ACCESS TO A REGIONAL, CENTRALIZED-DATABASE WEBSITE TO ASSIST TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES IN THEIR EFFORTS IN RIDE SHARING AND/OR USE OF ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION; AND
- GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE CONTRACT PERIOD WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, NON-BORDER COLONIA FUND FOR NORTHRIDGE ACRES WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR FIRST-TIME WATER SERVICE FOR RESIDENTS IN THE NORTHRIDGE ACRES SUBDIVISION.
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- INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 17 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDING OF THE WALLER CREEK TUNNEL PROJECT; AND
- APPOINTMENT OF ONE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND ONE ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TIF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 17.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO APPOINT A PERSON TO SERVE ON THE TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT (TIF) BOARD OF ROBERT MUELLER DEVELOPMENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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 $885,604.96 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 15 TO FEBRUARY 21, 2008.
Added to consent.
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
18. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF THE HILLS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
Added to consent.
20. RECEIVE RACIAL PROFILING REPORTS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO. (CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTRONIC AGENDA PILOT PROGRAM WITH RFP DEPOT AND DISCUSS FUTURE UPDATE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 1. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDING ADDITIONAL ISSUES TO THE WORKPLAN OF CHRISTOPHER SHIELDS AND ROBERT KAMM, THE TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY CONSULTANTS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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- REGIONAL GAS TAX OPTION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; AND
- INDEXING THE STATE GAS TAX. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OR SUNSETTING OF COMMITTEES ON WHICH COMMISSIONERS AND THE COUNTY JUDGE SERVE. (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.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND TEXAS RIOGRANDE LEGAL AID, INC. 1 AND 2
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL FOR LEASE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT. 1 AND 2
26. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO ATTORNEY GENERAL #RQ-0664-GA FROM COMAL COUNTY, DENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT ISSUES. 1
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON STATUS OF LEASE WITH 301, LTD. FOR A PORTION OF THE LAND BENEATH THE GRANGER BUILDING PARKING GARAGE. 1 AND 2
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. MARION HILL (CHARITY RUTH BARTELL RESALE DEED). 1
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH LICENSE FOR USE OF PROPERTY AT 1310 FM 1626. 1 AND 2
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MEETING WITH RESIDENTS ON PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF COUNTY PROPERTY AT 9207 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT ONE. 1 AND 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 8, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MOUNTAIN TOP ESTATES, REVISED PLAT OF A PORTION OF TRACT 31 PANORAMIC HILLS (2 TOTAL LOTS). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 2008.
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C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 25, 2008 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING REQUESTS TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS TO REJECT THE DEDICATION AND QUITCLAIM DEED TWO PORTIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY, ONE BEING A PORTION OF AN UN-NAMED RIGHT OF WAY WITH THE OTHER BEING A PORTION OF DORADO PASS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION AND VACATE TWO 20 FOOT UN-SPECIFIED EASEMENTS, BOTH BEING WITHIN THE RESUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 5, 6, 8 AND 9 OF LAKEHURST SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND STATE OF TEXAS VS. COLDWATER DEVELOPMENT LTD. AND RODMAN EXCAVATION, INC., ET. AL. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Postponed.
A2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM ENVISION CENTRAL TEXAS REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN 2008 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 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 NO. 3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 2008.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SELECTING CANDIDATES TO INTERVIEW FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER, PLANNING AND BUDGET. (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.074, PERSONNEL MATTERS)
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ADJOURN
WORK SESSION
TO BEGIN UPON ADJOURNMENT OF VOTING SESSION
2. DISCUSS ADVERSE IMPACT OF RECENT FUNDING DECISIONS FOR VARIOUS SOCIAL SERVICE NON-PROFIT AGENCIES.
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3. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR CAPITAL PROJECT FOR MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE.
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ADJOURN
Last Modified: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:25 PM