Travis County Commssioners Court
August 14, 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
August 14, 2001, 9:00 AM
1. PRESENT RECYCLING AWARDS TO EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS DOING AN EXEMPLARY JOB SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE COUNTY'S RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DONALD H. WARREN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT.
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR METROPOLITAN MOBILITY REHABILITATION (STP 4C) FUNDS WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ON ROSS ROAD AND PEARCE LANE IN SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. DISCUSS THE 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), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9. A. APPROVE THE REINSTATEMENT OF FEES FOR FLOODPLAIN (BASIC DEVELOPMENT)
PERMITS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE THE REINSTATEMENT OF FEES FOR DRIVEWAY PERMITS.
C. APPROVE THE ELIMINATION OF THE FEE FOR DRIVEWAY REVIEW UNDER THE LONG FORM
AND SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION PLAT REVIEW. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE ACCESS EASEMENT FOR ANGEL PASS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11. A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION
3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION
6A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION
7, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION FOR LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A
VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR/LIAISON GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
THE APPLICATION CONTINUES THE GRANT FOR TWO YEARS.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY TO
APPROVE THE FY '02 SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE IN THE SHERIFF'S
OFFICE. THIS CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR ITS 5TH YEAR.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO
AMEND THE CURRENT FY'00 BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVATION LAND ACQUISITION
GRANT IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT
MODIFIES THE GRANT TO INCLUDE FY'01 GRANT FUNDS.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. APPROVE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THE STAR OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
16. APPROVE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2003.
17. CONSIDER ITEMS CONCERNING COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF EXTERIOR CLEANING OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX (GAULT BUILDING), IFB NO. B010716-MB, TO THE RESPONSIVE LOW BIDDER, AMERICAN RESTORATION, INC.
20. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NUMBER IL010138-LB BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER IN HOUSTON AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE SALARY REIMBURSEMENT OF A PART-TIME TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SMOKE EVACUATION AND EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS, IFB NO. B010083-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, DEAN JOHNSTON, INC. (TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX) (SHERIFF'S) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FILE SERVERS OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM DELL MARKETING. (I.T.S., RECORDS MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NORTEL NETWORK PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT, OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV), FROM CAPCO COMMUNICATIONS. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS OF SIX (6) CONTRACTS FOR SIGN MATERIALS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. VULCAN SIGNS GROUP A
B. CUSTOM PRODUCTS GROUP B, F, G
C. NIPPON CARBIDE GROUP C & E
D. UNISTRUT/TELESPAR ITEMS 61 THRU 65 - GROUP D
E. NORTHWEST PIPE ITEMS 59 & 60 IN GROUP D
F. 3M, TCM DIVISION GROUP H
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000073-MQ, E-STAFF, TO OBTAIN TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0048-JP, GRINNEL FIRE PROTECTION FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVICE, TO ADD THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL, IFB NO. B010059-LD, TO THE TWO BIDDERS, PETROLEUM TRADERS AND TRIPLE S PETROLEUM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0260-LD, SAWYER VENDING SERVICE, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/1/98. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0020-JP, LOWE'S COMPANIES, FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/17/00. (HHS-HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0009-JP, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., FOR WORK SHOES AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/10/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0296-OJ, EVERCOM SYSTEMS, INC., FOR ADMINISTRATIVE LONG DISTANCE SERVICES, INMATE AND COIN TELEPHONE SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/29/98. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
33. RECEIVE UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PURCHASING ELECTION EQUIPMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
34. RECEIVE REPORT ON STATUS OF SMALL CITY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER
SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
B. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER
SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
35. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
36. APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
37. CONSIDER NOTICE FROM STATE JAIL COMMISSION REGARDING INMATE STAFFING RATIOS IN TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM, REQUEST FOR REMEDIAL PLAN AND ACTION BY DATE CERTAIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
38. CONSIDER ORDER TO CALL AN ELECTION TO ABOLISH THE OFFICE OF COUNTY SURVEYOR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
39. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE OF THE HILLS.
40. TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M. CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS CIVIL PROCESS DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE FIVE CONSTABLES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
41. A. 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. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL ISSUES AND FUNDING
FOR THE RELOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEST COMMAND CENTER FROM
THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING TO WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
42. 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
43. 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
44. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA. 2
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON STATUS OF LEASE SPACE AT PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LONE STAR READY MIX ROAD REPAIR CONTRACT. (GIESELMAN; SUBROGATION) 1 AND 2
47. 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
48. APPROVE LETTER AGREEMENT WITH TOMEN-PARKE ASSOCIATES, LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL AND ACQUISITION OF THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 AND 2
A. SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT 3, BLOCK A, GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 11A;
B. SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT 2, BLOCK A, GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 11B;
C. CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT FOR A 145.458 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 9;
D. CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT FOR A 1.969 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 1.626 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BOTH TRACTS COMPRISING A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 11A; AND
E. CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT FOR A 8.135 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK A, GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 11B.
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 JULY 31, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BRITTAIN ACRES - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 9.91 ACRES - ABRAHAMSON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY.) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN'S COLONY SECTION THREE - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 201 LOTS - 37.596 ACRES - AUSTIN'S COLONY BOULEVARD - HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY WASTEWATER - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CEDAR RIDGE ESTATES -- ( LONG FORM - FISCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 23 LOTS - 27.909 ACRES - LEDGESTONE TERRACE - TRAVIS COUNTY APPROVED ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FOR REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE $15,000,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (STONEBRIDGE APARTMENTS PROJECT), SERIES 2001 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. A. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY APPROVE CLOSING PROCEDURES WITH THE EMPLOYEE
ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FROM HOMEPLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JULY 24 AND 31, 2001 AND AUGUST 7, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2001.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2001
**** 6:00 P.M. ****
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE FY 2002 PRELIMINARY COUNTY BUDGET.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2001 - 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST 15, 2001 -1:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2001 -1:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2001 - 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2001-1:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001 - 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON THE ABOVE DATES TO DEVELOP THE FY 2002 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
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