Travis County Commssioners Court
October 16, 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 16, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT
LINES BETWEEN LOTS 57 & 58 AND 58 & 59, BLOCK 'L', APACHE SHORES SECTION 5,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
2. DISCUSS ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE UNDER
CHAPTER 363 AND 364 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Postponed one week.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO CONGRATULATE ALPHA SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH ON ITS 56TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY.
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4. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the Discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. A. CONSIDER POLICY ADDITION TO MEDICAL EXAMINER OPERATING
PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF AUTOPSY REPORTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
B. CONSIDER PILOT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE CPR TRAINING IN SCHOOLS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
7. DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
(FQHC), INCLUDING OUTSTANDING INVOICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
8. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE UNDER
CHAPTER 363 AND 364 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
9. CONSIDER CHANGES TO 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM PUBLIC
INFORMATION BROCHURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
10. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CLAY MOORE TO TRAP AND
CONTROL FERAL HOGS ON TRAVIS COUNTY BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE LANDS. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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the Discussion.
11. RATIFY DECISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE TO FILE A MOTION
TO OVERTURN IN THE CAPTEX, INC.'S SLUDGE APPLICATION (TNRCC REGISTRATION NO.
710855), AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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the Discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING COUNTY STAFF AND CONSULTANTS TO
PROCEED WITH POTENTIAL REFUNDING OF VARIOUS COUNTY DEBT OBLIGATIONS, DESIGNATING
UNDERWRITERS, AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF OFFERING DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO,
AND TAKING ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
FOR THE OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT IN HEALTH &
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT INCREASES GRANT FUNDS BY $2,000.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THIS
GRANT ENHANCES THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE EXISTING DRUG COURT PROGRAM.
On consent.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action necessary.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. APPROVE .5 ATTORNEY II (REFERENCE ATTORNEY) FTE, TO
DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LAW PRO SE SERVICES IN THE LAW LIBRARY.
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the Discussion.
16. CONSIDER COMPENSATION ISSUES REGARDING RED LINED EMPLOYEES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the Discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE RENOVATIONS TO THE TRAVIS
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - PHASE B, IFB B010719-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE 1997 SUBSTANDARD ROADS
BOND PROGRAM - ISSUANCE NO. 4, IFB B010717-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On consent.
20. REMOVE ONE PROPOSER FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD
FROM THE COUNTY'S ELECTION SYSTEM PURCHASE RFP# P010055-LC. (COUNTY CLERK)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the Discussion.
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO
CONTRACT NO. 99T0067-OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR BLANKET CRIME INSURANCE
POLICY; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 01/05/99. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0006-JP, TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, AND CONTRACT NO. 00T0007-JP,
OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, FOR TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES; CONTRACTS
APPROVED ON 11/02/99. (JPS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND PRICE INCREASES (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0043-LD, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS, FOR SHERIFF
UNIFORMS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/24/98. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT
NO. 95C0150-CG WITH UNISYS CORPORATION, FOR THE OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
LICENSE FOR TWO YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS;
ORIGINAL CONTRACT SIGNED ON 5/30/95, EXTENDED ON 4/1/97 AND 12/14/99. (I.T.S.)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
27. APPROVE REQUEST TO PRINT 230,000 COPIES OF TAXPAYER
NEWS FOR MAILING WITH THE 2001 PROPERTY TAX BILLS.
On consent.
28. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER
6, 2001 ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
29. APPROVE ORDER FOR USE OF DRE (DIRECT RECORDING ELECTRONIC)
EQUIPMENT AT CERTAIN DESIGNATED EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES.
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the Discussion.
30. APPROVE ORDER ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL REGULAR POLLING
PLACES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 2003, INCLUDING
CONSOLIDATING CERTAIN PRECINCTS.
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the Discussion.
31. APPROVE ADDITIONAL PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING
JUDGES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2003.
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the Discussion.
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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the Discussion.
(Item 35 taken separately.)
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
33. 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
34. 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
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION WITH REGARD TO COUNTY AUDITOR'S REQUEST FOR LITIGATION INFORMATION
IN CONNECTION WITH THE YEAR END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. 1
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the Discussion.
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2001;
B. SEPTEMBER 25, 2001; AND
C. SEPTEMBER 28, 2001.
C 4. APPOINT ROBERT COLMENARES TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 (HUDSON BEND), FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM OF BILL WEBB, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001.
C 5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PART OF WHITEBEAD TRAIL, HUNTERS PASS, RUNNING DEER TRAIL, LONG BOW TRAIL AND PART OF LONGHORN SKYWAY, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SARAH'S CREEK SECTION 3, SECTION 4 AND SECTION 5, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: LOT 9, COMANCHE PASS SECTION TWO - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT-0.398 ACRES - COMANCHE TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY, COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: HILLS NATIVE SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.85 ACRES - US HWY 183 & FM 973 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY, COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 36 AND 426, AND LOTS 426 AND 427, APACHE SHORES SECTION FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 648 AND 649, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 11. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1, 2, 5 AND 6, BLOCK 'A', SOUTHBEND SUBDIVISION (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 26.385 ACRES - SLAUGHTER LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - CITY OF AUSTIN WATER AND WASTEWATER - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 12. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES BETWEEN LOTS 57 & 58 AND 58 & 59, BLOCK 'L', APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND OUTHORIZE
APPROVAL TO GO TO MEDIATION AND APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE ON TRAVIS COUNTY
VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
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the discussion.
A.2 A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) TO ACCESS AND USE THE TEXAS
ELECTRONIC FRAMEWORK (TEXASONLINE) ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2054-062,
GOVERNMENT CODE.
Postponed one week.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the Discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the Discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2001.
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