Travis County Commssioners Court
October 23, 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 23, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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)
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the Discussion.
2. DISCUSS 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)
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the Discussion.
3. A. DISCUSS 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. DISCUSS 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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the Discussion.
4. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the Discussion.
5. UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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the Discussion.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the Discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. CONSIDER COMPENSATION ISSUES REGARDING RED LINED EMPLOYEES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action necessary.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
10. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENTS FOR PARK AT BLACKHAWK
SECTION 1, 2, AND 3, THREE SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO.
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the Discussion.
11. A. RESCIND APPROVAL OF THE BALFOUR SUBDIVISION PHASE ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN.
B. RESCIND THE FINAL PLAT RIBERA CANYONS SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO.
C. APPROVE THE TERMINATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH BRE/BALDWIN MANAGEMENT LP, ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS IN RIBERA CANYON SUBDIVISION.
D. APPROVE THE TERMINATION OF THE RIBERA CANYON SUBDIVISION
SECTION TWO CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS (CAF) TO FUND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND
PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
(Postponed one week.)
13. DISCUSS MANAGEMENT OF 2001 BOND PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the Discussion.
14. 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)
On consent.
15. 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)
On consent.
16. 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)
On consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING OF THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FY 2002: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR CHILDRENS' MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
B. CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC.
C. FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI, INC.
D. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CENTRAL TEXAS
E. LIFEWORKS
F. SAFEPLACE
G. TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' ADVOCACY CENTER, INC.
H. TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE
I. TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT (VICTIM/ OFFENDER MEDIATION PROGRAM)
J. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (VICTIM SERVICES CRIME
SCENE/CRITICAL INCIDENT TEAM)
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the Discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PATIENTS, IFB VD01100063-A, TO THE SOLE BIDDER,
CHARTWELL CARE GIVERS. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. IL000065-TS, FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAILER, MACHINERY, IFB NO.
B010112-MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOLT COMPANY OF TEXAS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR A CLIMBING WALL, IFB NO.
B010077-RG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, THOMAS D. SHAFFER. (TNR-PARKS DEPT.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO
CONTRACT NO. MA-010043, CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. ('CSI'), FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
OF THE AUTOMATED DROCES AND VIPS SYSTEMS FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/28/00. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.
1 TO CONTRACT NO. IL010029-MQ, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES. (HHS)
On consent.
24. 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.
B. APPROVE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH KPMG, PURSUANT TO
DIR INTERLOCAL, TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT INTERNET WEBSITE FOR PROPERTY TAX
PAYMENT AND INFORMATION FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR. (COMMISSIONER
BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
25. CONSIDER TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 01AE604-JJ, WITH
KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE FRATE BARKER ROAD EXTENSION PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(TNR)
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the Discussion.
26. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT(S) FROM COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (TEX. LOCAL GOVT CODE ANN. ?262.023) FOR REMEDIATION SERVICES FOR WORK TO BE DONE ON THE FOLLOWING:
A) THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE USB BUILDING LOCATED AT 1010 LAVACA STREET.
B) THE MAIN BUILDING AT THE GARDNER BETTS JUVENILE DETENTION
CENTER LOCATED AT 2515 SOUTH CONGRESS.
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the Discussion.
27. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AIR QUALITY
TESTING AND MOLD CONSULTING SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
AS REQUIRED IN THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (V.T.C.A. LOCAL GOVT. CODE ANN. ?
262.023) (RISK MANAGEMENT).
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the Discussion. (Executive session also.)
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
29. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER
6, 2001 ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(Postponed one week.)
30. APPROVE ADDITIONAL PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING
JUDGES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2003.
(Postponed one week.)
31. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM MICHAEL VON OHLEN TO WAIVE PENALTY
AND INTEREST ON 1997 TAX INVOICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion. (Executive Session also.)
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
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
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. APPROVE PROPERTY DAMAGE RELEASE FOR STEWART BUILDERS, INC. AND INVESTORS INSURANCE OF AMERICA FOR WORK COMPLETED AT THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. 1
35. 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
36. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE PROPOSED SOUTHWEST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 2
37. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASES LOCATED AT 207 AND 209 WEST 9TH STREET BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND HARRY WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES. 2
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN CLAIM RECOVERY PROGRAM IN MARK PHIPPS, PHIPON, INC. D/B/A JONES PORTABLE WELDING ET AL. V. PRAXAIR, INC. PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC., ET AL. (PHIPPS; BISCOE; CLASS 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. CORRECTED MINUTES OF VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 3, 1999;
B. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 2, 2001;
C. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 5, 2001; AND
D. BUDGET MARK-UP SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN DESSAU BUSINESS PARK SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 39 & 40, COSTA BELLA SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 7.187 ACRES - BELLA RIVA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 27, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 24A & 25A, COSTA BELLA SECTION TWO - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.00 ACRES - BELLA CIMA DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ).
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the Discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 2, 2001 AND OCTOBER 9, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the Discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 2, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA FOR
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2001, 2:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
1.DISCUSS THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FINAL DRAFT DOCUMENT AND VOTE TO APPROVE FORWARDING THE FINAL DRAFT TO THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
2. DISCUSS THE DESIRED NEXT STEPS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT ACTION AND DIRECTION ON THE FOCUS OF THE COMMITTEE.
3. DISCUSS PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONCEPTS CONTAINED IN THE MASTER PLAN.
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