* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting Denton County Commissioners Court Courthouse on the Square 110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas * * * * * AGENDA

Tuesday, July 18, 2006, 9:00 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

A copy of the Formal and Briefing Agenda books is available for public review in the Aide-to-the-Court’s Office.
Some numbered agenda categories may have no posted items. Please contact the Aide-to-the-Court if assistance for hearing impaired is needed.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag
"Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."

1. PUBLIC INPUT FOR ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA

Citizens should complete a witness form located on the side table. Pursuant to State Open Meetings Law, the Commissioners Court is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can be taken only at a future meeting.

In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all citizens the opportunity to speak, the Commissioners Court may impose a three-minute limitation on persons addressing the Court. Please address all comments to the Presiding Officer.

2. CONSENT AGENDA

* All items marked with an asterisk are part of a consent agenda and require no deliberation by the Court. Any Court member can remove an item from this agenda to be considered separately.

3. RESOLUTIONS/AWARDS/REPORTS/PRESENTATIONS

A) Report on Progress of Denton County Building Projects, and any appropriate action. County Judge

B) Report on Progress of Precinct 4 Government Center, and any appropriate action. Commissioner, Pct. 4

C) Presentation of Salary Survey Information and Compensation Status, and any appropriate action. Human Resources

4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. AUDITOR/TREASURER

A) Approval of Bill Report.
(Payments from CSCD, Community Corrections, TAIP, Sheriff’s Training, Sheriff’s Forfeiture, VIT Interest, DA Check Fee, and DA Forfeiture Funds are presented for recording purposes only.)

B) Approve the Denton County Investment Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2006, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

6. PURCHASING

* A) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Pharmaceutical Services – Public Health, Bid #06-06-1764, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* B) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Bid #06-06-1770, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* C) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Armored Car Services, Bid #06-06-1768, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* D) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Job Order Contracting, RFP #06-06-1771, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

E) Approval of exemption from bidding for a Sole Source purchase of the Financial Management System from STW, Inc. according to the provisions of Section 262.024 (a)(7)(A) of the Local Government Code; and discussion of use of available 2003 Tax Note Funds, and any appropriate action.

* F) Approval of award of bid for the Old Alton Road Paving Improvements Project, Bid #04-06-1756, to JRJ Paving L.P. for $458,835.84 from the Precinct 1, BSRP Discretionary Fund in the amount of $300,000 and $158,835.84 fro MAR Properties, L.T.D. , and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* G) Approval of renewal of bid for Gasoline (Vehicle Maintenance), Bid #07-04-1627, to Martin Eagle Oil, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* H) Approval of renewal for Preventative Maintenance Agreement for Records Management, RFP #06-05-1693, to DocuData Solutions, as the State of Texas CISV Best Value, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* I) Approval of renewal of contract for Adult and Juvenile Probation Forensic, Laboratory Services, RFP #07-05-1715, to Accu-Chem Laboratories, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* J) Approval or renewal of contract for HVAC Full Service Maintenance Agreement, Bid #06-05-1705, to DMI Corp., and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* K) Approval of renewal of contract for Pharmaceutical Services, RFP #06-04-1626, Diamond Pharmacy Service, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* L) Approval of proposal for lease of e-Procurement and e-Agenda systems from RFP Depot, LLC through the National Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Purchasing Agreement, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)
6. PURCHASING - Continued
M) Approval of award of the Lewisville Lake Corridor Project, Section 3, Bid #04-06-1754, to L.H. Lacy Company, Ltd. in the amount of $8,653,488.55 with funding sources from the TRIP 04 FM720 (Project #7359) and Lake Lewisville Bridge Section 3 (Project #7401); and any appropriate action.

N) Approval of the purchase of an armored vehicle through the United States General Services Administration’s State and Local Law Enforcement Equipment Procurement Program (1122 Program) from Lenco Armored Vehicles fro $208,964, and any appropriate action.

O) Approval of specifications and authority to advertise for Smiley Road Paving Improvement Project, Bid #07-06-1779, and any appropriate action.

7. BUDGET

* A) Approval of Intra-Departmental Transfers, and any appropriate action.

B) Approval of any action related to the 2006-2007 Denton County Budget.

* C) Approval of the designation of the Tax Assessor/Collector to calculate and publish the effective and rollback tax rates for tax year 2006 for Denton County, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101320 for Road Maintenance Equipment for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $91,895, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* E) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101350 for Shop Tools and Equipment for Road and Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $2,700, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* F) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101360 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for the FBI-Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force-Overtime/benefits and the creation of a new line item for Grant purposes for FY 2005-2006 for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $45,432, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* G) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101370 for Computer Software Maintenance for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $354, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* H) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101380 for Attorney Fees/Denton-Tarrant County Line including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated-Outside Counsel Contingency for Non-Departmental in the amount of $10,720, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* I) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101390 for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $630, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* J) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101400 for Computers for District Attorney-Hot Check Fund in the amount of $1,494, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* K) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101430 for Substitute Court Reporter for County Criminal Court #3 in the amount of $12,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* L) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101460 for Training/Education for Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $602, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* M) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101470 for Contract Labor and Part-
Time Salaries for Criminal District Attorney in the amount of $17,000, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

* N) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101480 for HMAC for Road and Bridge, Precinct #1 in the amount of $100,000, and any appropriate action.
7. BUDGET - Continued
* O) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101510 Kitchen Supplies and Repairs for Law Enforcement Facility, in the amount of $11,000, and any appropriate action.

* P) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101520 various line items for Road & Bridge, Precinct #4 in the amount of $5,050, and any appropriate action.

* Q) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101540 for Gasoline and Shop Supplies for Vehicle Maintenance in the amount of $3,500, and any appropriate action.

* R) Approval of Budget Amendment Request #101550 for Training/Education and Dues & Subscriptions for County Treasurer in the amount of $4,200, and any appropriate action.

8. HUMAN RESOURCES

* A) Approval of Order Making Appointments. (Appointments have been posted and advertised. Interviews were conducted as set forth in the Denton County policies adopted by the Commissioners Court, except as otherwise stated in the appointment orders. These appointments are within the budgetary constraints.)

9. HEALTH

10. PUBLIC WORKS

* A) Approve the Final Plat of Hallmark Addition, Precinct 4, and any appropriate action.

11. COUNTY CLERK

12. SHERIFF

13. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Approval of any appropriate action for Options A and B for the remediation of the lower level of the Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney Street as provided by Isabell Engineering Group. (Briefing 6-27 & 7-11-06)

14. LEGAL

A) Any appropriate action on Executive Session matters - Legal Department.

* B) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas, and the City of Hickory Creek, and any appropriate action. (Briefing 7-11-06)

C) Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Tax Collection between Denton County, Texas and the Lewisville Independent School District, and any appropriate action.

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Commissioners Court reserves the right to exercise its discretion and may convene in executive session as authorized by the Texas Government Code §551.071, et seq. on any of the agenda items.

For purposes permitted by Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Contemplated or Pending Litigation or Settlement Offer, Section 551.072 - Real Property, Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, and Section 551.076 - Security.

A) Real Property: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Real Property.

B) Deliberation regarding security procedures and devices - Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Continued
C) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Denton County v. Tarrant County, pending in the Supreme Court of Texas or District Court after remand.

D) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation; Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Tarrant County v. Denton Central Appraisal District, pending in 96th Judicial Court of Tarrant County, Texas, Cause #96-217341-06.

E) Consultation with Attorney: Pending Litigation, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (1)(A); Texas Pyrotechnic Association; Alamo Fireworks, Inc; American Promotional Events, Texas L.P. DBA TNT Fireworks; Ches/Lee Enterprises, Inc. DBA American Fireworks; Bonneau Fireworks, Shan English; Jakes Fireworks, Inc.; Sam-Ken, Inc.; Truckload Fireworks, Inc.; Plaintiffs; vs. Andrew County, Texas, Collin County, Texas, Dawson County, Texas; Denton County, Texas; Donley County, Texas; Ector County, Texas; Gainse County, Texas, Gray County, Texas; Hood County, Texas; Midland County, Texas; Parker County, Texas; Tarrant County, Texas; and Wise County, Texas; Defendants; Cause No. MO-06-CV 082, pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas Midland Division.

16. ADDENDA

17. RECESS

18. RECONVENE IF NECESSARY

19. ADJOURNMENT