Travis County Commssioners Court
September 18, 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 18, 2001, 9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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2. 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.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
3. REVIEW PROPOSED FY 2002 BUDGET RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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4. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES BY THE SHERIFF AND
CONSTABLES IN FY 2002.
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5. APPROVE COUNTY FINES AND FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.
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6. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BROKER/ DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT
BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
8. CONSIDER ROLLOVER OF FUNDING FOR CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FROM FISCAL YEAR 2001 TO FISCAL YEAR 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
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)
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10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR FY 2003-2004 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM (STP 4C) TO BE SUBMITTED TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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11. CONSIDER SCHEDULING OF PERIODIC COMMISSIONERS COURT SESSIONS TO DISCUSS
CAMPO ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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12. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN IMPLEMENTING THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS
CONSERVATION PLAN-SHARED VISION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.
13. APPROVE A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 82.302 (e)(2) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY "STANDARDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS" IN PRECINCT THREE:
SEVEN OAKS, SECTION 5. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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14. APPROVE A VARIANCE FROM THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FEES AND APPROVE
A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: JOHN MORROW SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM
- NO FISCAL - 5 LOTS - 40.815 ACRES - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CAMERON ROAD -
NOT ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. CONSIDER COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALIZATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING:
A. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT
2. CUSTOMER REPORTING SYSTEM INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT
3. POLICY NUMBER GA-701254AL FOR SPECIFIC AND AGGREGATE STOP LOSS COVERAGE
4. COBRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT (WHICH INCLUDES RETIREE BILLING)
B. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES:
1. SERVICES AGREEMENT
2. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECT GROUP INSURANCE TRUST FOR GROUP LIFE BENEFITS AND GROUPS ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS.
3. POLICY FOR GROUP LIFE BENEFITS AND GROUPS ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS.
4. APPLICATION FOR GROUP INSURANCE FOR GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
5. POLICY FOR GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH CERIDIAN BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN.
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16. 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 THOSE CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.
On consent.
17. A. 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.
B. APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.043, HOLIDAYS,
TO INCLUDE PROVISION FOR THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SET THE NUMBER OF HOURS
OF NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME EARNED DURING THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR THAT CAN
BE CARRIED OVER TO THE FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR.
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18. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. JAMES C. BROWN - SETTLE
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19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE AMBULANCE FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL;
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL #98-98858; APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (JPS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA WORKSTATIONS, OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV)
FROM MOTOROLA. (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NUMBER 1 (NO. PS 010063), CLEAN INVESTMENT
COUNSELING CENTERS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES.
(JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent..
23. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NUMBER 1 (NO. PS 010064), CHOOSING HOW
I LIVE LIFE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB WITH ASSESSNET
FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE PRICE INCREASES FOR VARIOUS VENDING MACHINE ITEMS (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0260-LD, SAWYER VENDING SERVICE, FOR CAFETERIA AND
VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/1/98. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STREET SWEEPERS, IFB NO. B010102-EH, TO THE
LOW AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, COOPER EQUIPMENT CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 10/6/00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0004-RG, SOUTHWEST CENTURY;
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0005-RG, AERO-TECH COMMUNICATIONS; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 01T0006-RG, ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS.
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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29. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM EAST SIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST TO WAIVE PENALTY AND
INTEREST ON 1999 TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,103.15, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action.
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
On consent.
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
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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. 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
No action necessary.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LONE STAR READY MIX ROAD
REPAIR CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (GIESELMAN; SUBROGATION) 1 AND
2
No action necessary.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS PROPOSED TEXAS ORGANIC RECYCLERS PROJECTS
NEAR JACOBSEN ROAD AND LINDEN ROAD INTERSECTION IN PRECINCT FOUR AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ) 1
Postponed until 9/25.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN RAYMOND GRAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. 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
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38. 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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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 THE FOLLOWING VOTING SESSIONS:
A. AUGUST 14, 2001; AND
B. AUGUST 21, 2001.
C 4. REAPPOINT MR. DONALD DUMAS TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION (ATC-MHMR) BOARD AS THE PRECINCT 2 APPOINTMENT FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 23, 2001 TO APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK B, SEVEN OAKS SECTION 2, PHASE 2 - (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 6.211 ACRES - ATWATER COVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 23, 2001 TO APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK B, SEVEN OAKS SECTION 2, PHASE 2 - (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.93 ACRES - ATWATER COVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 23, 2001 ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. APPROVE THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 1 AND 25 BLOCK 'H', LOTS 1 AND 19-22, BLOCK 'I', LOTS 1-11 AND 26, BLOCK 'K' AND A PORTION OF BRIONA WOOD LANE R-O-W FROM ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTION 19. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO - ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTION 19, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 25 BLOCK 'H', LOTS 1 AND 19-22, BLOCK 'I', LOTS 1-11 AND 26, BLOCK 'K' - (LONG FORM PLAT - 22 LOTS - 8.131 ACRES - BRIONA WOOD LANE DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO.1) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD
DISTRICT FUNDS.
No action necessary.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER TRANSFER OF AN ADDITIONAL $75,000 TO TRAVIS COUNTY, 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 #36662000-09, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE INVOICES FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATION AND OPINION SERVICES FOR THE $5,200,000 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 1999-1 AND THE $12,000,000 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTE, SERIES 2000-1.
4. REVIEW AND CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
*** 6:00 P.M. ***
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED FY 2002 COUNTY BUDGET AND PROPOSED TAX RATE.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS OUTSTANDING COUNTY COMPENSATION ISSUES FOR FY 2002.
2. DISCUSS COUNTY SPACE AND FACILITIES ISSUES FOR FY 2002.
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