Travis County Commssioners Court
November 13, 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 13, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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)
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2. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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3. CONSENT ITEMS
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(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
4. UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2001 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. RECEIVE 2001 ANNUAL REPORT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S
PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. DISCUSS MANAGEMENT OF 2001 BOND PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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7. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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8. 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)
On Consent
9. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SLEEPING
SHARK PRODUCTIONS TO USE BOB WENTZ PARK IN NOVEMBER, 2001 TO FILM A MOVIE
"SPY KIDS II".
On Consent
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 02.
On Consent
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. 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.
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13. APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES FOR PAYROLL STUFFER
ON COUNTY TELEPHONE CHANGES.
On Consent
14. APPROVE DELETION OF SERVICE CONTRACT FUNDING PREVIOUSLY
PROVIDED FOR BURNET ROAD CUSTODIAL SERVICES AND APPROVE ADDITION OF ONE FULL
TIME CUSTODIAN POSITION TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES.
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15. 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 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2001.
On Consent
16. CONSIDER REVISIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10.041
- MILITARY LEAVE, INCLUDING PROVISION TO ALLOW DEPARTMENTS TO TRANSFER EMPLOYEES
ON UNPAID MILITARY LEAVE TO TEMPORARY SLOTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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17. CONSIDER REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10.0295
PEACE OFFICER POLICY AND PAY SCALE, FY 2002, IN ACCORDANCE WITH DECISIONS
MADE DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF GRINDER
PUMP STATIONS FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB #B020004-JJ,
TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PATIENTS, IFB VD01100099, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
D&L MEDICAL. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COPIER PAPER OFF STATE TERM CONTRACT
FOR AN ESTIMATED YEARLY AMOUNT OF $231,000.00. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB
WITH ASSESSNET FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970315-LB
WITH VINSON & ELKINS. L.L.P., FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent
24. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent
25. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVE
SALE TO BASTROP COUNTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 AND 263.152 (a)(1) OF
THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
26. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES,
IFB #B010115-MP AND REBID. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0074-RG, GRAINGER, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 1/11/00. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. APPROVE ORDER FOR TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT
SYSTEM PLAN FOR COST OF LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES.
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30. 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
31. 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
32. RECEIVE UPDATE ON WAGE RATE DISPUTE BY EMPLOYEES OF SIMPLEX GRINNELL FOR SUBCONTRACTING WORK ON THE BLACKWELL THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SAM DESTEFANO, JR. IN CAUSE NO. 453110, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MEDIATION RESULTS IN DARBY V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (EMPLOYMENT) 1 AND 3
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTERS OF DAVID LOPEZ AND ROCKNEY RABY. 1 AND 3
36. 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
37. 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
38. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY VS. PETER VON WUPPERFELD, CAUSE NO. GV-001152, 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 VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 30, 2001.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CREATION AND DELIVERY OF A HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PLUS RELATED EXPENSES.
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