Travis County Commssioners Court
September 11, 2001
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Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St.
Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor
Austin, Texas 78701
Voting Sessions begin at 9:00 AM unless otherwise noted.
September 11, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 191ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIEZ Y
SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
3. APPROVE PROPOSED COUNTY TAX RATE FOR FY '02 AND SET DATE AND TIME FOR
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE.
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the discussion. (Taken up with Item 27)
4. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE ROPES FAMILY INITIATIVES IN JUVENILE COURT. THIS APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM FOR FY'02.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL 'S OFFICE FOR A VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY'02.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL 'S OFFICE TO CONTINUE
THE ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE OF JUVENILE
COURT. THE GRANT CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY'02.
On Consent.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. DISCUSS PROGRAM PROPOSAL, BUDGET AND STAFFING FOR THE FEDERAL YOUTHFUL
OFFENDER RE-ENTRY GRANT APPLICATION BEING DEVELOPED BY JUSTICE AND PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
7. CONSIDER BOND PROGRAM PUBLIC INFORMATION MATERIALS AND STRATEGY, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. APPROVE RELEASE OF DEVELOPER AND SUBDIVISION FEES FROM ESCROW.
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the discussion.
9. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF THE FAIRWAYS OF BLACKHAWK LICENSE AGREEMENT AND
ITS ACCOMPANYING SECURITY DEPOSIT TO THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE DUE TO ANNEXATION.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Postponed until 9/18..
10. APPROVE A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE: HUDSON HARBOR CONDOMINIUMS
(MULTI-STORY ATTACHED DEVELOPMENT - WATER SERVICE BY WCID NO. 17 AND PRIVATE
ONSITE WASTEWATER PERMITTED BY TNRCC, CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
Reposted for 9/25.
11. DISCUSS PROPOSED TEXAS ORGANIC RECYCLERS PROJECTS NEAR JACOBSEN ROAD
AND LINDEN ROAD INTERSECTION IN PRECINCT FOUR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. APPROVE TUITION/FEES AWARDS FOR TWO (2) TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE
IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM NOT TO EXCEED $800 EACH, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER
SIXTEEN OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.
On Consent.
13. CONSIDER COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
14. A. APPROVE HOLIDAYS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE MANUAL, SECTIONS 10.043 HOLIDAYS AND 10.044 PERSONAL HOLIDAYS, RESPECTIVELY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER REQUEST TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO CARRY OVER A MAXIMUM OF 40 HOURS OF NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME, ACCRUED FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, FROM FY 2001 TO FY2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.043, HOLIDAYS, TO INCLUDE:
(1) PROVISION TO ALLOW 16 HOURS OF NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME TO CARRY OVER FROM FISCAL YEAR TO FISCAL YEAR;
(2) ADD LANGUAGE THAT EXCEPTIONS MAY BE GRANTED BY THE COURT ON AN ANNUAL
BASIS, NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH FISCAL YEAR.
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the discussion.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR
THE SOUTHWEST PARKWAY ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB #B000711-JJ, TO THE
LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the discussion.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE
PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PACE BEND PARK RANGER RESIDENCE
PROJECT, IFB #B010714-JJ, TO INDUSTRIAL LAMINATES CORP. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the discussion.
18. APPROVE RENEWAL AND INCREASE OF MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEE (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL990170-TF, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, FOR INTERNET
CONNECTIVITY SERVICE VIA THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION NETWORK ("THEnet"); CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 6/2/99. (.I.TS.) (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
On Consent.
OTHER ITEMS
19. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action necessary.
20. DISCUSS RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE INTERIM STUDY TOPICS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
21. ADOPT FINAL ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY CHANGES REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
AND/OR REDISTRICTING BOUNDARY CHANGES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
22. CONSIDER PLAN TO MONITOR UTILITY COSTS IN FY 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Postponed until 9/18.
23. CONSIDER A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S
OFFICE TO ESTABLISH A TRAVIS COUNTY COURT COLLECTIONS PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
24. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
CODE CHAPTER 706 (DENIAL OF RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR).
On consent.
25. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND KIDS EXCHANGE TO
ALLOW COURT-ORDERED VISITATION EXCHANGE SERVICES AT THE OFFICES OF THE JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE AND THE CONSTABLE OF PRECINCT THREE.
Repost for 9/18.
26. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
On consent.
27. CONDUCT CONTINUATION OF BUDGET MARK-UP SESSION FOR THE PROPOSED 2002
TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion. (Taken up with item 3)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 CONSIDER APPEALS FROM EMPLOYEES REGARDING OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR COUNTY
HEALTH INSURANCE, AND TAKE APROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT
TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
Executive Session Item.
A.2 APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT(S) FROM COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (TEXAS
LOCAL GOVT. CODE ANN. § 262.023) FOR ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION SERVICES AT
THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL.
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the discussion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the discussion.
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
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ISSUES WITH PROPOSED INTERLOCAL FOR AEROMEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL AND TRAVIS COUNTY, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. 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. 2
31. APPROVE PURCHASE OF LAND FROM PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE EXTENSION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF SAMUELLA COHEN. 1 & 3
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN ROBERT P. MADDOX, JR. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LONE STAR READY MIX ROAD REPAIR CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (GIESELMAN; SUBROGATION) 1 AND 2
36. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH D. RUSSELL ENGLEMAN, D/B/A STONEHOUSE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
37. DISCUSS AND APPROVE TERMINATION OF 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
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the discussion.
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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: TREASURY HILL - (SHORT FORM
PLAT - 1 LOT - 4.85 ACRES - COMANCHE TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
C 4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 TO DISCUSS PROHIBITING TRUCKS ON FERGUSON LANE (FROM SPRINKLE ROAD TO SPRINGDALE ROAD) AND PROHIBITING TRUCKS ON SPRINGDALE ROAD (FROM US 290E TO CAMERON ROAD). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF PATTERSON ROAD DURING THE BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY CARNIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2001 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 9, 2001 TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION FOUR AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION THIRTEEN (LONG FORM PLAT - 18 LOTS - 10.347 ACRES - CLIFF CROSSING - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE UTILITIES). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action necessary.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. RESPOND TO DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACTION FILED BY COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071 AND 551.071.
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