Travis County Commssioners Court
July 17, 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
July 17, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 24 AND 25, AND ALONG THE REAR OF EACH LOT, HIGHLAND CLUB VILLAGE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING WOODIE SMITH FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
4. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
5. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF 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)
6. CONSIDER REQUEST TO RE-ORGANIZE THE PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION OF (TNR) TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7. APPROVE ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF AND ABANDONING RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) TO CONVERT TO PRIVATE STREET AS FOLLOWS: (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.
8. A. APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF THE FOLLOWING IN PRECINCT THREE: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
(i) BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 1 INCLUDING LOTS 17-54, AND APPROXIMATELY 3250' R-O-W OF FANDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 900' ROW OF TEQUILA HIGH, APPROXIMATELY 375' ROW OF TORTILLA FLAT AND APPROXIMATELY 400' ROW OF WINDANGO WAY;
(ii) BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 2 INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 2,100' R-O-W OF WINDANGO WAY, APPROXIMATELY 750' R-O-W OF CONDOR MOUNTAIN AND APPROXIMATELY 695' R-O-W OF OVERLOOK PASS;
(iii) BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 3 INCLUDING LOTS 41, 55-62, AND APPROXIMATELY 1,720' R-O-W OF MUSKET RIM;
B. APPROVE COMPLETE VACATION OF BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SECTION 4.
C. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING FOR COVERING THE ABOVE VACATED AREAS: 11505 TX 71, PHASE ONE (LONG FORM PLAT - 101 LOTS - 167.5204 ACRES - SH 71 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ).
D. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH CCNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 11505 TX 71, PHASE ONE SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S STANDARD LETTER OF CREDIT FORM FROM THE DEVELOPER OF 11505 TX 71, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. APPROVE ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF THREE COUNTY-OWNED PARCELS OF LAND AS RADIO ANTENNA TOWER SITES FOR THE 9-1-1 RDMT REGIONAL TRUNKED RADIO PROJECT:
A. THE COLLIER LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER PROPERTY IN PRECINCT ONE.
B. HONEYCOMB HILLS LOT #7 IN PRECINCT TWO.
C. 8820-1/2 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY IN PRECINCT THREE.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT AMENDMENT TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL GRANT AWARD.
B. APPROVE GRANT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE MOYA SLOPE RESTORATION PROJECT WITH THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO APPROVE A COST NEUTRAL BUDGET CHANGE WITHIN THE GRANT.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY §10.021.
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
14. CONSIDER ITEMS CONCERNING COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
16. EXECUTE FINAL NUISANCE ABATEMENT ORDER TO CARRY OUT RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JULY 10, 2001 AT SADDLE CIRCLE /RIATA DRIVE, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDA RECYCLING VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT, IFB#B010086-LC, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, HOTSY/CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B010082-MP, FOR HANDHELD MOVING TRAFFIC RADAR AND REBID. (T.C.S.O.) COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0037-RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS TO ADD ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR HVAC AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/28/00. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIAL TYPE A, IFB#B010075-EH, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT NO. IL990109-OJ, BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN/DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE; AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED ON 10/27/98. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
OTHER ITEMS
22. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. APPROVE PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2003; EXHIBIT 'A' LISTS THE NAMES OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE QUALIFIED, APPOINTED, AND CONFIRMED BY THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTIES.
24. 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
25. 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
26. REVIEW STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR WORK COMPLETED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEST COMMAND CENTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING TO WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.072
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FILED BY CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD (FRASIER; CLAIM.) 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSE BALDERAMOS CLAIMS AGAINST FRASIER, JIM RUST AND PRE-TRIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (42 U.S.C. §1983 CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
30. 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 26, 2001 AND RECONVENED MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT, LOTS 54 AND 55, OF CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A, SECTION 5 (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.485 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: ECO RESOURCES OFFICE - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 9.968 ACRES - FM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GREENRIDGE PHASE 1 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 92 LOTS - 34.6441 ACRES - GATTIS SCHOOL ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE UTILITY - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 24 AND 25, AND ALONG THE REAR OF EACH LOT, HIGHLAND CLUB VILLAGE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 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 HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE METROPOLIS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2001 APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, AND A REGULATORY AND LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE RELEASE OF LIEN AND REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-78, AND TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 15, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 3, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 3, 2001.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS THE MARKET SALARY SURVEY REPORT REGARDING PEACE OFFICERS' PAY (POPS) SCALE.
ADJOURN
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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.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:17 AM