Travis County Commssioners Court
July 10, 2001
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
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Commissioners Court Agenda
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
2. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR MOBILE DATA CAPABILITY AND DATA RADIO NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR TEMPORARY ALLOCATION OF 800MHz REGIONAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM FREQUENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. REVIEW AND CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF MANOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
5. APPOINT TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TO THE RDMT EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE AND DESIGNATE TRAVIS COUNTY'S EMERGENCY & WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATING BOARD TO APPOINT COUNTY RDMT PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. DISCUSS CONCEPT OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEE WAIVER FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. CONSIDER A WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. DISCUSS COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY ON BLUE BLUFF ROAD IN ANTICIPATION OF SALE AND/OR LAND TRADE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.072
9. DISCUSS POSSIBILITY OF AND OPTIONS FOR CREATING A REGIONAL AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN FINANCING AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 OR OTHER REGIONAL MOBILITY PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
10. APPROVE AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A MANUFACTURED HOUSING RENTAL COMMUNITY IN PRECINCT ONE: SPRINGDALE HEIGHTS (207 DETACHED UNITS - NO FISCAL - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE BY CITY OF AUSTIN - AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY OF ENTERING INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE EDWARDS AQUIFER RESEARCH DATA CENTER TO COLLECT TRINITY AQUIFER GROUNDWATER DATA, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
12. CONSIDER REQUEST TO RE-ORGANIZE THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION OF (TNR) TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13. APPROVE THE USE OF FY'01 FUNDS DESIGNATED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO CURRENT INVENTORY PB PATCHING UNITS FOR ONE (1) UNITIZED PATCHING MACHINE.
14. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METRO FOR FUNDING FOR TUSCANY WAY, LOOP 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE CANDIDATE PROJECT FOR FY 2002 AND FY 2003 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FROM CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. CONSIDER SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT ON PROPOSED 2001 BOND ELECTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
16. CONSIDER PROPOSED ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE CONDITION AT SADDLE CIRCLE /RIATA DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX (N.L. GAULT BUILDING), IFB#B010715-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, TOTAL ROOFING SERVICES, INC. (FAC. MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S010054-RG TO RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION (REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACT). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MOBILE FILING SYSTEM, IFB#010053-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ACRATOD OF AUSTIN. (DIST. CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A COMMUNITY PROSECUTION LEADERSHIP GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
B. GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
22. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
23. CONSIDER ITEMS CONCERNING COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. CONSIDER FY 2002 RATE SCHEDULE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
25. CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO REALLOCATE 2,830 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE BEING VACATED BY PRETRIAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AS FOLLOWS: 1,511 SQUARE FEET TO JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 5; 794 SQUARE FEET TO THE COUNTY CLERK AND 525 SQUARE FEET TO THE DISTRICT CLERK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
27. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. CONSIDER FUNDING FOR REASSIGNMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY CLERK STAFF TO IJS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE BACKFILL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. 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
31. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, 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
32. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON CLAIM OF DAVE HARDING, FORMER EMPLOYEE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FILED BY CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD (FRASIER; CLAIM.) 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSE BALDERAMOS CLAIM (42 U.S.C.§1983 CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN AUGUSTINA PARDO ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY). 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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. APPOINT FLORENCIO SOLIZ, III TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001; REPLACES JAMES PAMPLIN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LOMETA DE LA LUNA - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 9.002 ACRES - THAXTON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 31, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 12 AND 13, BLOCK D, KINGSBERY PARK SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A GRANT TO SAFEPLACE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FAMILY SHELTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 15, 2001.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF FY'02 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AND DIRECTION.
2. DISCUSS CIVIL COURTS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS FOR COURTS.
3. DISCUSS CONSTABLES' WORKLOAD.
4. DISCUSS MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES, PROGRAMS, AND WORK PLAN OF THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
5. DISCUSSION OF CLEAN-UP OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT).
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING PROPOSED FY'02 BUDGET AND COUNTY SERVICES.
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CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2001
** 6:00 P. M. ***
TO BE HELD AT JOE C. THOMPSON CONFERENCE CENTER , RM 3.110
2405 E. ROBERT DEDMAN DRIVE,
CORNER OF DEAN KEETON, 26TH AND RED RIVER STREETS
AUSTIN, TEXAS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT PLANS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND JUSTICE-OF-THE-PEACE/CONSTABLE PRECINCT BOUNDARIES WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE BUILDING
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1333-A HWY 71 WEST
BEE CAVE, TEXAS 78738
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
DELL COMMUNITY CENTER
7300 HART LANE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2001 - 6:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 WEST 11TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AND EXPRESS ANY COMMENTS, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, REGARDING THE PROPOSED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR JP/CONSTABLE PRECINCTS.
AFTER THE COMMISSIONERS COURT HAS DETERMINED COMMISSIONERS AND JP/CONSTABLE PRECINCTS, A PUBLIC HEARING ON ELECTION PRECINCTS WILL BE HELD. APPROPRIATE INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND PROVIDED ON THE COUNTY WEB SITE.
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