Travis County Commssioners Court
November 6, 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.
November, 6, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSSION OF A RESUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
FOUR - RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 167 & 169 AND ALL OF LOT 168, COLORADO
RIVER RANCHETTES - UNIT 2 (RESUBDIVISION PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.308 ACRES - RIVER
ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY-OUTSIDE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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2. DISCUSSION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING 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)
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3. DISCUSSION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING 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 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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4. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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6. UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
7. CONSIDER WAIVER OF COUNTY PARK ENTRANCE FEES IN RECOGNITION
OF VETERANS' DAY WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 10, 11 AND 12, 2001.
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8. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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9. APPROVE A RESUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
FOUR - RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 167 & 169 AND ALL OF LOT 168, COLORADO
RIVER RANCHETTES - UNIT 2 (RESUBDIVISION PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.308 ACRES - RIVER
ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY -OUTSIDE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent
10. APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING 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)
On consent
11. APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING 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 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
On consent
12. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - AUSTIN'S COLONY SECTION THREE (LONGFORM PLAT
- 201 LOTS - 37.596 ACRES - AUSTIN'S COLONY BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED WITH
THE CITY OF AUSTIN - HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND THE
12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT MA980105, DEPARTMENT OF
INFORMATION RESOURCES, FOR SOFTWARE LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE OF NOVELL GROUPWISE
SYSTEM, NOVELL OPERATING SYSTEM, AND MANAGEWISE/ZENWORKS; CONTRACT APPROVED
ON 3/17/98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent
14. APPROVE INCLUSION OF MAINTENANCE FOR 200 ORACLE LICENSES
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT MA010212, ORACLE CORPORATION, FOR ORACLE
DATABASE LICENSES AND SUPPORT; CONTRACT APPROVED 8/28/01. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND ADDITION OF LINE ITEMS
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0064-LD, H & H FENCE FOR GUARDRAIL
AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/20/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER (ARENA BUILDING), IFB B010721-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, PORT ENTERPRISES, LTD. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On consent
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 (NO. PS000299-KW) WITH SOUTHWEST
KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE
JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent
18. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.1 (NO. PS990164), CYNTHIA
BRINSON, M.D., SPECIALIZED MEDICAL SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 14 TO CONTRACT 00K0703-JG FOR
MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES TO ZETA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/8/00. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A COMMUNITY/STRATEGIC PROSECUTION PROGRAM
GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. A NEW GRANT TO CONTINUE AN EXISTING
PROGRAM.
On consent
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. APPROVE A COUNTY-WIDE DISTRIBUTION OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S FY '02 TRAINING CALENDAR; A SELECTION OF COURSES SCHEDULED
TO ENHANCE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY.
Postponed one week
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND - COUNTY EMPLOYEES
FOR PAYMENT PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2001 - OCTOBER 18, 2001.
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24. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND - COUNTY EMPLOYEES
FOR PAYMENT PERIOD OF OCTOBER 19, 2001 - OCTOBER 25, 2001.
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25. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH UNUM LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF AMERICA AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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A. SERVICES AGREEMENT;
B. APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECT GROUP INSURANCE
TRUST FOR GROUP LIFE BENEFITS AND GROUPS
ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS;
C. APPLICATION FOR GROUP INSURANCE FOR GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY
BENEFITS;
D. POLICY FOR GROUP LIFE INSURANCE FOR GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY
BENEFITS; AND
E. POLICY FOR GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS.
26. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. A. APPROVE CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ELECTION PRECINCT 410 TO CONFORM WITH STATE LAW, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE ADOPTION OF AN ORDER SPECIFYING THE METES AND
BOUNDS DESCRIPTIONS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE & CONSTABLE
AND ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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29. CONSIDER ORDER CONSOLIDATING CERTAIN COUNTY ELECTION
PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent
30. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER
6, 2001 ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent
31. APPROVE ADDITIONAL PRESIDING JUDGES AND ALTERNATE PRESIDING
JUDGES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2001 THROUGH JULY 31, 2003.
On consent
32. ISSUE A CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSS SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR NAMING A COUNTY FACILITY (SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEST
COMMAND CENTER) IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY POLICY ?1.020 NAMING NEW TRAVIS
COUNTY FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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33. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND
THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES.
34. APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF FLYER FOR 2001 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2001.
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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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
36. 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
37. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
38. 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
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PARKING LEASES LOCATED AT 1250 GUADALUPE, 1300 GUADALUPE AND 812 SAN ANTONIO BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEM OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED. 2
40. CONSIDER OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A PROPOSED EAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
41. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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 MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 9, 2001;
B. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 16, 2001;
C. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 23, 2001;
D. BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2001; AND
E. BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2001.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASE CONTRACT
WITH SHELLBERG JOINT VENTURE TO CORRECT LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN CONNECTION WITH
ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 490.96 ACRES (VISTA POINT) TRACT, (BCCP ACQUISITION).
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.072.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001
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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 OCTOBER 16, 2001.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 16, 2001.
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF ALL THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CORPORATION'S RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE BONDS (GNMA AND FNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1991A AND 1991B AND THE SALE OF THE GNMA AND FNMA CERTIFICATES SECURING SUCH BONDS UPON REDEMPTION THEREOF AND RELATED MATTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. ADOPT INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUCH ISSUANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 16, 2001.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN AND RELATED ISSUES. (PART OF THIS ITEM MAY BE TAKEN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.076 (SECURITY).
2. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF STRATEGIC FACILITIES MASTER PLAN FROM SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND DISCUSSION OF NEXT STEPS.
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AGENDA
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001
*** 9:30 A.M. ***
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
2. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DELCARE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF TRAVIS COUNTY SURVEYOR.
3. ADOPT AN ORDER CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION HELD IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS ON NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
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