Travis County Commssioners Court
January 22, 2002
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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.
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AN AMENDED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE:
AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 9 & 10, DAVENPORT WEST P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO
- THE POINT AT ROB ROY (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.926 ACRES PASCAL LANE -
NO FISCAL REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Hear
the discussion.
2. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Hear
the discussion.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
Hear
the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
4. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT EFFORTS
FROM MAXIMUS AND RECOMMENDED CONTRACT EXTENSION.
Hear
the discussion.
5. DISCUSS PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE FY03 PLANNING
AND BUDGET PROCESS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY'02.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT
IN HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY'02.
On consent.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Hear
the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. CONSIDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF EASEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN DESIGNATING THE LOCATION OF 15 FEET WIDE PERMANENT
WATER LINE ON THE TEXAS EXPOSITION AND HERITAGE CENTER SITE LOCATED AT 7311
DECKER LANE.
On consent.
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
& DEPENDENTS COVERED BY THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF $182,635.99
FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 4, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2002.
On consent.
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON A PERMANENT EMS STATION IN THE SOUTHEAST
TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT (SETCO), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
12. DISCUSS MODIFICATION OF THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER
BY-LAWS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Hear
the discussion. .
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
13. CONSIDER REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE MEDICAID REPAYMENT TO
THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE YEARS 1994 THROUGH 1996.
Hear
the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
14. DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSED
RULES FOR STATE HIGHWAY FRONTAGE ROADS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
15. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY BECOMING A STAKEHOLDER IN THE
CENTRAL TEXAS CLEAN CITIES PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
16. CONSIDER FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENT ON LOOP 1 NORTH BETWEEN FM 734 AND SH 45, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
17. DISCUSS FIRST YEAR CASH FLOW ESTIMATE FOR 2001 BOND
PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Hear
the discussion.
18. DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROL IN VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Hear
the discussion.
19. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR MEADOWS AT CAMBRIDGE
HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Hear
the discussion.
20. APPROVE AN AMENDED PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE:
AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 9 & 10, DAVENPORT WEST P.U.D. TRACT C-3, SECTION TWO
- THE POINT AT ROB ROY (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.926 ACRES PASCAL LANE -
NO FISCAL REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Hear
the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020020-EF WITH THE
CITY OF AUSTIN THROUGH ITS EASTSIDE STORY FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT
SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
CONTRACT NO. PS000159-MQ FROM YOUTH ADVOCACY, INC. TO WORKERS' ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF REGENERATIVE AIR SWEEPER FROM THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO. IL98-98858; APPROVED
ON 1/27/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING SERVICES,
IFB# B020030-MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, 5-F MECHANICAL COMPANY, INC. (HHS-HOUSING
SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. AUTHORIZE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL
SURPLUS PROPERTY PROGRAM. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAP ROCK (GRADE 5T), IFB
NO. B020027-EH, TO THE SOLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE A 24-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 98T0068-OJ, MAXIMUS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE
THE COUNTY'S FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENTS FROM STATE AND FEDERAL SOURCES FOR TRAVIS
COUNTY. (JUVENILE COURT, PBO,HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
28. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE
FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 3/28/00.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ):
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0185-LD, WASTE MANAGEMENT; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0186-LD, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
Hear
the discussion.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. MA000042,
TO ADD DONATED DISK DRIVES TO THE UNISYS SYSTEM SURETY MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
SERVICE AGREEMENT, UNISYS CORPORATION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/14/99. (I.T.S.)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
30. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020072-EF WITH THE
AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, DUAL DIAGNOSIS
DRUG COUNSELING. (DRUG COURT/S.H.O.R.T.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
31. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE),
DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES
- SAMUEL T. BISCOE. (HHSD)
On consent.
32. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE),
DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE
OF APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES -
SAMUEL T. BISCOE. (HHSD)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
33. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
34. DISCUSS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
MEMBERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
35. APPROVE ORDER FORMALLY ACCEPTING UNISYS DISK DRIVES
DONATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Hear
the discussion.
36. DISCUSS STINSON LOUIS RHODNEY'S REQUEST FOR PROPERTY
VALUATION REDUCTION FOR 1999 AND/OR OTHER APPROPRIATE RELIEF, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Taken up in Executive
Session.
37. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BEE CAVE
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO EXTEND CONTRACT TO DECEMBER 31, 2002. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Hear
the discussion.
38. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Hear
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
39. 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
40. CONSIDER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR A PROPOSED EAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
41. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO 201 WEST FIFTH STREET LEASE. 2
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. DAVID LUX, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SMALL PLANES, INC. X96-01086 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D. V. CRAZYHORSE LAND CORP., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON CONCERNS REGARDING ORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, AVIATION OPERATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
49. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND LEGAL ADVICE ON U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S PRE-CLEARANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING PLAN FOR COMMISSIONERS, CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, 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 VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 8, 2002.
C 4. APPOINT DAVID ALTOUNIAN TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #9 BOARD (WEST LAKE), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002 (REPLACING MARGARET MOORE).
C 5. APPOINT WILLIAM A. HEINE TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3 BOARD (OAK HILL), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2003, (REPLACING SUSAN MIGNATTI). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA OF JANUARY 22, 2002:
A.1 CONSIDER REQUEST BY SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FOR
TEMPORARY USE OF 624 N. PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD FOR DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
FOR NOVEMBER 2001 FLOOD VICTIMS. (EMERGENCY SERVICES)
Hear
the discussion.
A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN: FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS)
EXECUTIVE
SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
Postponed one week.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear
the discussion.
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2.RATIFY APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 OF JANUARY 8, 2002.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear
the discussion.
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESCRIBING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AN AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AGREEMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO $25,500,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (ROYAL CREST AND PRIME CREST APARTMENTS PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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MEETING OF
CITIZEN ADVISORY SOLID WASTE
WORKING GROUP
TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002
*** 5:30 P.M. ***
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE, TOWN HALL
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS RD.
Last Modified: Friday, April 4, 2003 10:17 AM