Travis County Commssioners Court
May 1, 2001
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on its agenda, whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.
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Commissioners Court Agenda
May 1, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2001 AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH AND RECOGNIZE THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL "CINCO DE MAYO" CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY 2001 AS "LAW WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION SALUTING THE TRAVIS COUNTY RETIRED AND SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP).
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICE AWARDS.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
7. RECEIVE AND OPEN APPLICATIONS AND ACCEPT GOOD FAITH CHECKS FROM LOCAL BANKS INTERESTED IN BEING TRAVIS COUNTY'S DEPOSITORY BANK, AND AUTHORIZE THE BANK DEPOSITORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMEND A DEPOSITORY BANK TO THE COURT.
8. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE (DOE) OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY THROUGH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RFP NO. P000088-OJ, TO ALPHA DENTAL PROGRAMS, INC. D/B/A DELTACARE (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. IL-990083 BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (MHMR) FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES; MODIFICATION IS FOR A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. IL-980092 BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (MHMR) FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH/ RETARDATION SERVICES; MODIFICATION IS FOR A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001.
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL-010007-DR, WITH THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (A.I.S.D.) FOR UTILIZATION OF A.I.S.D. CLASSROOMS/CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION. (TCCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010063-DR, WITH CLEAN INVESTMENTS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010064-DR, WITH LORI D. WILSON D/B/A CHOOSING HOW I LIVE LIFE, FOR THE PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, CONTRACT NO. MA010114-DS, WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC, D/B/A SYSINCT, FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE ADOLESCENT DRUG OFFENDER MONITORING SYSTEM (ADOMS II) ENHANCEMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 01K0702-DMA FOR THE 2001 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, TO WHEELER COATINGS, INC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/20/01. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0185-JP FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES, TO AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/5/99. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0257-JP, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES-EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING (EOB) TO TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED (TIBH); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/30/00. (FACILITIES MGMT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO TWO CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMEDIATION SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0292-RV, EAGLE CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0296-RV, GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVIATION FUEL, TURBINE TYPE JET-A, IFB# B010057-LD, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, AVFUEL CORP. (EMS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
22. DISCUSS CAPITAL METRO'S FUNDING OF REGIONAL MOBILITY PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23. APPROVE A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN PRECINCT TWO: TUMBLEWEED CONDOMINIUMS - (54 DETACHED UNITS & 35 COMMON WALL UNITS - 89 UNITS TOTAL - 9.323 ACRES - 9512 FM 2222 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - 2-MILE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
25. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. CONSIDER TRAVIS COUNTY PROPOSED 2001 REDISTRICTING STANDARDS FOR COMMISSIONERS, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, CONSTABLES AND ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHED LIST OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS); AND
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION TAKEN BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. CONSIDER RESULTS OF INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE AND ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT LETTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. CONSIDER REQUEST TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES PAID BY DONNA SUNDSTROM, PURSUANT TO TEXAS TAX CODE SECTION 33.011, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. CONSIDER ONE PERMANENT POSITION FOR FY'01 AND CARRIED OVER TO FY'02 TO SERVE AS ACCOUNTANT, SR. FOR J.P. PCT 3, JUDGE SCOTT DAVIS AND PCT 4, JUDGE ELENA DIAZ; AND FOR CONSTABLE, PCT 3, DREW MCANGUS , AND CONSTABLE PCT. 4, MARIA CANCHOLA, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. APPOINT REPLACEMENT MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
32. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001; THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT AND AN UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS", AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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 551.076, Security
34. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
35. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; PHYLLIS JOHNSON ET AL. V. ANDRE CALDWELL ET AL. (FRASIER, (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN PATRICIA MITCHELL, ET AL. VS. MARGO FRASIER ET AL.; CAUSE NO. 97-13704. (EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LARRY LAWS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. 98-06351. (EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS) 1
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 17, 2001.
C 4. ACCEPT ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE DELEGATING THE FUNCTION OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO COMMISSIONER KAREN SONLEITNER FOR ALL TABC APPLICATIONS PRESENTED BEGINNING ON MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2001 UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2001. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: NORTH RIM SUBDIVISION - RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 16 - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.371 ACRES - SOUTH RIDGE CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 8 & 9, BLOCK PP, TWIN LAKE HILLS - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.459 ACRES - TWIN LAKE LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2001 TO APPROVE THE ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF AND ABANDONING RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) FOR THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
A. A PORTION OF FANDANGO WAY FROM HIGHWAY 71 TO BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION ONE;
B. A PORTION OF TORTILLA FLAT AND FANDANGO WAY IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION ONE;
C. A PORTION OF WARBLER LEDGE, MADDUX COURT AND OVERLOOK PASS IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION TWO;
D. A PORTION OF WARBLER LEDGE IN BARTON CREEK PRESERVE PHASE ONE;
E. A PORTION OF OVERLOOK PASS IN BARTON CREEK PRESERVE PHASE TWO;
F. A PORTION OF MUSKET RIM IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION THREE; AND
G. A PORTION OF SPEARFISH CANYON IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION FIVE.
C 8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2001 TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
A) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 1 INCLUDING LOTS 17-54, AND APPROXIMATELY 3250' ROW OF FANDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 900' ROW OF TEQUILA HIGH, APPROXIMATELY 375' ROW OF TORTILLA FLAT AND APPROXIMATELY 400' ROW OF WINDANGO WAY;
B) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 2 INCLUDING LOTS APPROXIMATELY 2,100' ROW OF WINDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 750' ROW OF CONDOR MOUNTAIN AND APPROXIMATELY 695' ROW OF OVERLOOK PASS;
C) THE PARTIAL VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 3 LOTS 41, 55-62, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,720' ROW OF MUSKET RIM;
D) THE VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 4.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF APRIL 17, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (STONEBRIDGE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2001, APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $9,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1991 (ASPEN HILLS APARTMENT PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2001
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,500,000.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL REVENUE BONDS (TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 2001; THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT AND AN UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2001, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SOBRIETY CENTER.
2. DISCUSS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S WORKLOAD ISSUES.
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MEETING OF CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2001
*** 6:00 P. M. ***
TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM 314 WEST 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
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