Travis County Commssioners Court
October 2, 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.
October 2, 2001, 9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
2. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CERTAIN WASTE MANAGEMENT
ACTIVITIES IN OR ADJACENT TO FLOODPLAINS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CAP-TEX, INC.'S SLUDGE APPLICATION (TNRCC REGISTRATION
NO. 710855), CONSIDER A MOTION TO OVERTURN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
4. CONSIDER STEPS TRAVIS COUNTY SHOULD TAKE IN ANTICIPATION OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, AND CONTRACTS:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE, HEALTH
& HUMAN SERVICES, AND LABOR IN JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT FOR A
YOUNG OFFENDER INITIATIVE: RE-ENTRY GRANT PROGRAM. THIS APPLICATION IS SEEKING
APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN A NEW FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT IN JUVENILE COURT. THIS CONTRACT
CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE APPREHENSION AND WARRANT SERVICE IN CONSTABLE PCT
#5. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF JUVENILE WARRANTS
SERVED.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR A PLOVER PLACE WATER LINES GRANT IN THE TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICE
FOR PLOVER PLACE DRIVE.
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6. CONSIDER STEPS NECESSARY TO HELP PLOVER PLACE RESIDENTS OPERATE AND MAINTAIN
ITS WATER SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
7. APPROVE ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUND MONIES INTO THE GENERAL
FUND OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
On consent.
8. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. DISCUSS COUNTY SPACE AND FACILITIES ISSUES FOR FY 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. UNIT 250 - SETTLE
B. TNR UNIT 2169 - SETTLE
C. HEALTH & HUMAN SERV. - SETTLE
D. TNR UNIT 1444 - SETTLE
E. JOE PHILLIPS - DENY
F. FLORA ESPINOSA - DENY
G. CLARENCE NOLAN - DENY
H. ROBERT BARTON - DENY
I. JOHN DELEON - DENY
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Executive Session also.
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY PERSON (SPOUSE), DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f)
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL
RETARDATION CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK COORDINATOR PROGRAM EFFORTS
- SAMUEL T. BISCOE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS TO ADD STATE OF TEXAS FUEL DELIVERY FEES
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0205-LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS AND CONTRACT
NO. 01T0206-LD, TRIPLE S PETROLEUM, FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL; CONTRACTS
APPROVED ON 8/14/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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14. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM
HERMAN MILLER WORKPLACE RESOURCE, FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION. (DRO)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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15. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0026-TF (MODIFICATION NO.1):
A. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM KENT DATACOMM TO AVNET, INC.
B. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION, AVNET NETWORK SOLUTION DIVISION, FOR CISCO
NETWORKING PRODUCTS/SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/31/00. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, IFB NO. B010109-RG, TO
THE LOW BIDDER, VISTA-SCAPE, INC. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0040-RG,
TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC., FOR FLAT TIRE & TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/10/00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
18. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
Executive Session also.
19. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE NEW VOTING
SYSTEM FOR THE COUNTY CLERK.
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the discussion.
20. A. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2001 ELECTIONS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER AN ORDER DESIGNATING A CHANGE OF AN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF PRESIDING JUDGES FOR THE CENTRAL COUNTING STATION
FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2001 ELECTIONS.
D. APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A NOVEMBER
6, 2001 JOINT ELECTION.
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the discussion.
21. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
22. 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
23. CONSIDER LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTHWEST METROPOLITAN PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 2
24. 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
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 28, 2001;
B. AUGUST 30, 2001; AND
C. SEPTEMBER 4, 2001.
C 4. REAPPOINT ROSIE MENDOZA TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL
RETARDATION CENTER (MHMR) BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER
30, 2003. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 30, 2001 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PRIVATE ROAD AND AN EASEMENT IN HAMMETT'S CROSSING SUBDIVISION TO "HAMMETT'S CROSSING" AND "NICHOLSON BLUFF COVE", IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, FINANCIAL
REPORTING DATABASE SYSTEM, RFP NO. P010033-LB, CONTRACT NO. PS010169-LB WITH
THOMAS KELLY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES, LLC. (TNR AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
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, OCTOBER 2, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE THE CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FY 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE SEPARATE RESOLUTIONS APPROVING, AMONG OTHER MATTERS, AGREEMENTS TO ISSUE BONDS AND THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH THE BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
1. AMERICAN MULTI-HOUSING (BRANDT ROAD HOUSING)
2. AMERICAN MULTI-HOUSING (PIONEER VILLAGE APARTMENTS)
3. AVC-ACQUISITION, INC. (THE VILLAGE AT TALON'S REACH)
4. EAGLE'S LANDING HOUSING PARTNERS, LTD. (EAGLE'S LANDING APARTMENTS)
5. FINLAY PROPERTIES (CREEKSIDE APARTMENTS)
6. FORT BRANCH II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (FORT BRANCH WEST)
7. NDG CRESTVIEW HOUSING PARTNERS, LTD. (CRESTVIEW APARTMENTS)
8. SGI DEVELOPMENT, LLC (MANOR SHADOW GLEN APARTMENTS)
9. TERI ROAD PARTNERS, LTD. (TERI ROAD PARTNERS)
10. TOWN VISTA L.P. (2201 MONTOPOLIS)
11. TXFL LTD. (JOHNSON VILLAS)
12. TXFL LTD. (JOPA VILLAS)
13. TXFL LTD. (PASON VILLAS)
14. TXFL LTD. (RYAN VILLAS)
15. TXFL LTD. (SPRINGDALE VILLAS)
16. CHERRY MOUNTAIN PARTNERS, LTD. (CHERRY MOUNTAIN VILLAS)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE THE ABOVE CORPORATIONS' BUDGETS FOR FY 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, 0CTOBER 4, 2001
1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT STRATEGY TO OBTAIN AND UTILIZE PERFORMANCE MEASURES DATA FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS DURING FY 2002.
ADJOURN
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