Travis County Commssioners Court
October 30, 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 30, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A RESUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE - RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION - SECTION
2 - (RESUBDIVISION PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.205 ACRES - SERENE HILLS DRIVE - NO
FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED
PRIVATE ROAD & AN EASEMENT IN HAMMETT'S CROSSING SUBDIVISION TO "HAMMETT'S
CROSSING" & "NICHOLSON BLUFF COVE" IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion.
3. DISCUSS AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 2 BLOCK E AND ALL OF THE
DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 4 BLOCK E, DESSAU BUSINESS PARK SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 2. . (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the Discussion.
4. DISCUSS ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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the Discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2001 AS VETERANS'
DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the Discussion.
6. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the Discussion.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
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the Discussion
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
8. UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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the Discussion
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
9. DISCUSS MANAGEMENT OF 2001 BOND PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the Discussion
10. DISCUSS PROPOSED DRAFT OZONE AIR QUALITY PLAN (O3 FLEX
PLAN), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS (CAF) TO FUND ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND
PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the Discussion
12. APPROVE A RESUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE - RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION - SECTION
2 - (RESUBDIVISION PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.205 ACRES - SERENE HILLS DRIVE - NO
FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY
- CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion
13. APPROVE A 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)
On consent.
14. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 2 BLOCK E AND ALL OF THE
DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 4 BLOCK E, DESSAU BUSINESS PARK SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.
15. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
Executive Session only.
16. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON
CREEK SECTION H, PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 139 LOTS - 212.01 ACRES
- TRAVIS COOK ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUDs NO.
3, 4, AND 5. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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the Discussion
17. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS
COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the Discussion
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
18. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE RENEWAL OF GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FOOD AND SHELTER GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE
PROGRAM IN FY'02 FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING
FOR A RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GRANT TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM
IN FY'02 FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
On consent.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. APPROVE CHANGES TO SPACE ALLOCATION FOR UNIVERSITY SAVINGS
BUILDING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion
21. APPROVE PAYROLL STUFFER TO ANNOUNCE UNITED HEALTHCARE
AS TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE FUND ADMINISTRATOR, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER
1, 2001; PROVIDE EMPLOYEES SELF-SERVICE WEBSITE ACCESS INFORMATION, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. UNIT 9909 - SETTLE
B. T.N.R. UNIT 2012 - SETTLE
C. MICHAEL WALL - COMPROMISE
D. STEPHEN SPARKS - DENY
E. MARK DEMPSEY - DENY
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the Discussion
23. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the Discussion
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
24. APPROVE REVISIONS TO AVIATION INSURANCE POLICY (CONTRACT
NO. 98T0273-OJ) WITH FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY FOR AVIATION COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY AIRCRAFT. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VIDEO CONFERENCE SYSTEM OFF STATE
CATALOG (QISV) FROM SKC COMMUNICATIONS. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO.
P0100013-MQ, JUDGES' PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. (RISK MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND THE PURCHASE OF SIX
(6) HEARTSTART FR2 DEFIBRILLATORS AND ACCESSORIES FROM LAERDAL MEDICAL CORPORATION
FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (PRICE DISCOUNT- NO.2;
A 12-MONTH EXTENSION- NO.3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0051-OJ, BERGEN BRUNSWIG DRUG,
FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
29. A. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT
(NO. LA980178-LH) WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) FOR THE LEASE
OF FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC) FOR THE
JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP).
B. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (NO. IL020022-JW) WITH AISD
FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNITIZED MEALS AT THE ALC TO JJAEP STUDENTS. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
30. 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
31. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2001A
(LIMITED TAX); LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT;
AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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the Discussion.
32. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2001;
LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AND ENACTING
OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO.
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the Discussion.
33. ADOPTION OF AN ORDER SPECIFYING THE MEETS AND BOUNDS
DESCRIPTIONS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE & CONSTABLE AND
ELECTION PRECINCTS.
Postponed one week.
34. CONSIDER ORDER CONSOLIDATING CERTAIN COUNTY ELECTION
PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion
35. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER
6, 2001 ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the Discussion
36. 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
37. 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
38. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE WILLIAMSON-TRAVIS COUNTIES WATER CONTROL AND
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1G FOR THE YEAR 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.
39. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH
OF SEPTEMBER 2001.
On consent.
40. 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
41. 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
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASES LOCATED AT 205, 207 AND 209 WEST 9TH STREET BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND HARRY WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES. 2
43. 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
44. CONSIDER COUNTER-OFFER PROPOSAL FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND ADJOINING SOUTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT FOUR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
45. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
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 THREE: LOS ROBLES - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 40.094 ACRES - SH 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - BEE CAVE ETJ. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 4, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 525-527 AND LOTS 1295-1299, APACHE SHORES , SECTION 2 (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.303 ACRES - HUNTERS PASS AND LITTLE BEAVER TRAIL, RESPECTIVELY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADJOURN
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER AN OFFER FROM K-W AUSTIN AAC.L.P. TO SELL PROERTY
LOCATED ON TUSCANY WAY, AND TAKE APPROPRIAATE ACTION. (COMMISSION DAVIS) EXECUTIVE
SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX.GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071 AND 551.072
Executive Session only.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 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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