Travis County Commissioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, July 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 REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B, PALEFACE RANCH SECTION 2A (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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2. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE PROPOSED USAGE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2008 ACTION PLAN AND THE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE PROGRAM YEAR 2006 ACTION PLAN.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
SPECIAL ITEM
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $721,511.63 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 4 TO JULY 10, 2008.
Added to consent.
5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING HEARING DATE ON AUGUST 14, 2008 AT 9:00 A.M. REGARDING APPEAL FROM APRIL 18, 2008 TRAVIS COUNTY GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE SLOT NO. 7, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 9.257(K).
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 21, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE TEXAS HIV MEDICATION PROGRAM. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, FOR VOICE & DATA AND ANY ASSOCIATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES INCLUDING LOCAL DIAL TONE FOR VOICE AND DATA, RFP NO. P080189BF, TO THE MOST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, TW TELECOM HOLDINGS, INC. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS)
Postponed.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS070316LC, BURTON GROUP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSULTING, RESEARCH AND ADVISORY SERVICES. (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/COUNTY AUDITOR)
Postponed.
11. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 4, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Pulled from the agenda.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BREAD AND ROLLS, IFB NO. B080240NB, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
Added to consent.
- SARA LEE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CO. - ITEMS: 2, 3, 6, 11, 12; AND
- FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY - ITEMS: 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MISCELLANEOUS GROCERIES, IFB NO. B080239NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
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- LABATT FOOD SERVICE - ITEMS: 7, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 31, 34, 36, 44, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 58, 59, 64, 67, 72, 74, 81, 82, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 111, 114, 119, 120, 121, 124, 128, 130, 136, 138, 140, 141, 142, 148, 149, 150;
- SHAVER FOODS - ITEMS: 13, 14, 17, 24, 27, 28, 29, 33, 42, 49, 55, 56, 61, 65, 66, 80, 94, 96, 97, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 116, 117, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, 139, 144, 145, 146, 147;
- WHOLESALE LIQUIDATIONS - ITEMS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, 30, 32, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 46, 50, 113; AND \
- GOOD SOURCE - ITEMS: 71, 85. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
14. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR STAR FLIGHT FROM GIBSON AND BARNES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (STAR FLIGHT)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. 07K00254RV, STEWART BUILDERS, LTD., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW BUILDINGS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EASTSIDE SERVICE CENTER. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
16. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST QUALIFIED FIRM FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS.
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TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK B, PALEFACE RANCH SECTION 2A (1 TOTAL LOT). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WANDERING CREEK PRELIMINARY PLAN AND A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH WANDERING CREEK INVESTMENTS L.P., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO REVISE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE SECTION 10.0535, ON-SITE RESIDENCE FOR PARK STAFF AND THE RANGER RESIDENCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE REQUEST TO USE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR SWEETWATER SECTION 1, VILLAGE G-1 AND VILLAGE G-2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TITLE 30-3-191, SIDEWALK INSTALLATION IN SUBDIVISIONS, REQUIRES NEW SUBDIVISIONS TO CONSTRUCT SIDEWALKS, FOR MILLER SUBDIVISION, RESUBDIVISION OF PORTION OF LOT 43, LAKE SIDE ADDITION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
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- INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH PALISADES WEST, L.P. TO FUND THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 2244 AT LOOP 360; AND
- ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PERMANENT TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON RM 2244 AT LOOP 360, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEM FOR USE OF COUNTY LAND ON RANCH TO MARKET ROAD 620 (FORMER COUNTY SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (THIS ITEM MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOV’T CODE ANN. 551.071, CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY)
Taken into Executive Session.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
- RATIFY RE-APPLICATION FOR FAMILY DRUG TREATMENT COURT WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION’S DRUG COURT PROGRAM TO CHANGE FUNDING SOURCE OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION FROM STATE FUNDS TO FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE GRANT PERIOD; AND
- PERMISSION TO CONTINUE AMERICORPS GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE FY ‘09 GRANT CONTRACT IS EXECUTED.
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE REGARDING FUEL COST AND CONSUMPTION REDUCTIONS AND OTHER COST SAVING MEASURES.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2008. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 2008-2009 FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. (SHERIFF’S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE CEREMONY ON AUGUST 1, 2008 DEDICATING THE COUNTY BUILDING AT 8656-B HIGHWAY 71 WEST AS THE TOWER HEROES BUILDING.
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.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE OF LAND FROM THE COMANCHE TRAIL CONSERVATION FUND AND JOSEPH F. LUCAS IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN. 2
32. RECEIVE LEGAL BRIEFING ON COUNTY AUTHORITY TO APPROVE THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT’S BUDGET AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING GREGORY EALEY, FILE NUMBER 245.806, (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF). 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
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ADDED ITEMS
A1. DRAW NAMES FROM GRAND JURY POOL FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE FOR 2008, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 152.015 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COUNTY CLERK)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. RECEIVE UPDATE BY STAFF AND PROFESSIONALS ON THE STATUS OF THE CORPORATION’S CURRENT $15.5 MILLION SERIES 2007A SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATION PERIOD FOR THE $15.5 MILLION TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2007A (AMT).
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED.
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CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD
(Committee to address vacancy on Capital Metro Board)
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008, AT 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS TO FILL VACANCY ON CAPITAL METRO BOARD.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:19 PM