On This Site

Related Departments

Planning & Budget Office

Intergovernmental Relations Office

Citizens Bond
Advisory Committee

Other Precincts

Justices of the Peace

JP Precinct 1

JP Precinct 2

JP Precinct 3

JP Precinct 4

JP Precinct 5

Constables

Constable Precinct 1

Constable Precinct 2

Constable Precinct 3

Constable Precinct 4

Constable Precinct 5

On Other Sites

Travis County Commissioners Court

Voting Session Agenda
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
9:00 AM

Video files of commissioners court meetings are available online. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 DISTRICT CLERK’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN. (ACTION ITEM # 28)
Video
Text

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Video
Text

CONSENT ITEMS
Video
Text

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

SPECIAL ITEMS

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Video
Text

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR THE GILBERT LANE LAND ACQUISITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUNDED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
Video
Text

1. RECEIVE COMMENTS PROVIDED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD;
2. CERTIFY THE RESULTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AND
3. AUTHORIZE SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE, REGION VI.

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS, TRANSFERS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS.
Added to consent.

5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.

1. ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (THROUGH ONESTAR FOUNDATION) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE AMERICORPS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION’S 4-H CAPITAL PROGRAM;
2. BIENNIAL CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONTINUE THE STATE CASE REGISTRY/LOCAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTRACT IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE WITHIN JUVENILE PROBATION; AND
3. PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE ACCELERATED PROSECUTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UNTIL A FINAL GRANT CONTRACT IS RECEIVED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.

6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2011 SHERIFF’S AND CONSTABLES’ FEE SCHEDULE.
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE BLOCKING AND STACKING ALTERNATIVES FOR 700 LAVACA PROPOSED BY THE BROADDUS TEAM AS A PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CENTRAL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN.
Video
Text

8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SIMON PROPERTY GROUP, INC.
Taken into Executive Session.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

9. 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 $939,497.16 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 30, 2010 TO AUGUST 5, 2010.
Added to consent.

10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED ROUTINE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Video
Text

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD AND MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, IFB NO. B100181NB, TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE BIDDER, GARRATT CALLAHAN CO.
Video
Text

12. APPROVE TEN-MONTH EXTENSION, MODIFICATION NO. 1, TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL090321RE, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, FOR THE HEALER WOMEN PROGRAM.
Added to consent.

13.
Added to consent.

1. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF BUILDING ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS FROM COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION, INC., FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(7)(D) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
2. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING OF BUILDING ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS FROM COMMERCIAL SECURITY INTEGRATION, INC.

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES, IFB NO. B100205NB, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW BIDDERS:
Added to consent.

1. GG’S CONSTRUCTION – PRIMARY CONTRACTOR;
2. 5-F MECHANICAL GROUP, INC. – SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; AND
3. MID-STATE PLUMBING, INC. – TERTIARY CONTRACTOR.

15. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B100216LP, BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
Added to consent.

16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL100282EC, TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, FOR WILDLIFE DAMAGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 12, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00308RV, TRIMBUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Added to consent.

18. REVIEW AND DISCUSS SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NEW TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 700 LAVACA STREET AND GIVE DIRECTION ON HOW TO PROCEED TOWARD ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. Q100247RV.
Video
Text

19. RATIFY ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 84, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. 07K00307RV, ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
Added to consent.

TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN FOR 2005 BOND-FUNDED PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Added to consent.

21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Video
Text

1. AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT A COLORADO RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY, WHICH INCLUDES SEVERAL TRACTS CURRENTLY TARGETED FOR SAND AND GRAVEL MINING;
2. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL LAND PLANNING SERVICES FROM BOSSE AND PHARIS ASSOCIATES, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; AND
3. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES FROM THORNHILL GROUP, INC. FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT; OR
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCESS TO SELECT A FIRM TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SERVICES.

22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

1. AN OFFER TO SELL AN APPROXIMATELY 0.951 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR USE AS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A PORTION OF LAVA LANE;
2. ON OFFER TO SELL AN APPROXIMATELY 0.537 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FOR USE AS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A PORTION OF LAVA LANE; AND
3. AN OFFER TO SELL AN APPROXIMATELY 0.60 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 0.0306 ACRE DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR USE USE AS RIGHT-OF-WAY IN ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR A PORTION OF LAVA LANE. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)

23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Video
Text

1. A REQUEST FOR REDUCTION OF FEES FOR MONTEBELLA SUBDIVISION A REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1-9 BLOCK AAA, LOTS 1-12 BLOCK BBB, LOTS 3-17 BLOCK CCC LOTS 6, 13-48 BLOCK DDD, LOTS 1-35 BLOCK EEE AND LOTS 3-12, 15-24 BLOCK FFF HILL TOP MANOR SUBDIVISION; AND
2. LAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: MONTEBELLA SUBDIVISION SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT – 128 LOTS – 44.60 ACRES – LONGHORN SKYVIEW OFF HAMILTON POOL ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – TRAVIS COUNTY NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: SWEETWATER, PEDERNALES SUMMIT PARKWAY, SECTION ONE (FINAL PLAT – RIGHT-OF-WAY ONLY - NO LOTS – 6.817 ACRES – STATE HIGHWAY 71 – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – NO UTILITIES ARE REQUIRED – TRAVIS COUNTY NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Video
Text

25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Video
Text

1. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: ROCKY CREEK RANCH, PHASE A, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT 3 (LONG FORM PLAT - 1 TOTAL LOTS; 1 GREENBELT LOT – 2.78 ACRES – HAMILTON POOL ROAD – FISCAL HAS BEEN POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #6, TRAVIS COUNTY); AND
2. A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR ROCKY CREEK RANCH, PHASE A, SECTION 1, FINAL PLAT. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TOUBA ESTATES FINAL PLAT (SHORT FORM FINAL PLAT – 3 TOTAL LOTS – 16.0 ACRES – DERECHO DRIVE – NO FISCAL REQUIRED – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC FACILITIES – CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)
Added to consent.

27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
Added to consent.

1. APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE PUBLIC STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN ROCKY CREEK RANCH, PHASE A, SECTION 1 AND RANCH CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1; AND
2. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET WITHIN ROCKY CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

OTHER ITEMS

28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 DISTRICT CLERK’S RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Added to consent.

29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADOPTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE STYLE GUIDE. (COMMISSIONER ECKHARDT)
Video (No text file available as item was not captioned.)

30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEANDER ISD INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REQUESTING AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER WITH PRECINCT TWO CONSTABLE’S OFFICE.
Video
Text

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Video
Text

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
Note 4 Gov’t Code Ann 551.087, Economic Development Negotiations

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. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN PRECINCT ONE. 4

32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN CENTRAL AUSTIN. 1 AND 2

33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES REGARDING THE LEASE AND SPACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AT 700 LAVACA. 1 AND 2

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MATTHEW DOOLITTLE VS. JOHN CHARLES LOUGHRAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AT 700 LAVACA. 1 AND 2

CONSENT ITEMS
Video
Text

C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.

C2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

C3. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 TO RECEIVE COMMENTS ON A REVISED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: RED WAGON RANCHETTES, SECTION 2, REVISED PORTION OF LOT 12, LOT 12, BLOCK B (SHORT FORM PLAT – 1 LOT – 1.923 ACRES – TRAILS END ROAD – NO FISCAL REQUIRED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY – SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC – CITY OF JONESTOWN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER HUBER)

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Video
Text

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 25, JUNE 1, JUNE 8, JUNE 15, JUNE 29, JULY 13 AND JULY 27, 2010.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM KROLL FACTUAL DATA.

3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO PERFORM TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXPOOL.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Video
Text

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF JUNE 1, JUNE 8 AND JULY 13, 2010.

2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AMENDING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO PERFORM TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXPOOL.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010, AT 1:30 P.M. OR
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Video
Text

1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS OF JUNE 1 AND JULY 13, 2010.

ADJOURN

TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES (CUC)
SHERATON HOTEL
701 EAST 11TH STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 2010, 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND

Last Modified: Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:37 AM

 

This web page version is derived from a manual conversion of the official document of record for the convenience of the user. Travis County has posted this notice and agenda in good faith, in compliance with Government Code section 551.056. Please note that, in the event of a technical problem beyond the county's control that prevents the county from posting here or that results in an erroneous posting, notice of this meeting and agenda posted at the courthouse remains valid.