Travis County Commssioners Court
January 29, 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 29, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION FOR SHIRLEY WARREN AS SHE RETIRES
FROM TRAVIS COUNTY AFTER 11 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.
Hear
the discussion.
2. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
4. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TUSCANY WAY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR APPROVAL AND ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION
EASEMENT AND FENCING AGREEMENT FROM LNR GRANDVIEW LIMITED TO BECOME PART OF
THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.
6. DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSED
RULES FOR STATE HIGHWAY FRONTAGE ROADS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
7. 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.
8. RECEIVE NOTICE OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF LA ISLA
AT ANGEL BAY, A PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
9. DISCUSS FIRST YEAR CASH FLOW ESTIMATE FOR 2001 BOND PROGRAM
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
10. APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ABATE NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:
A. 0 WESTWARD HO TRAIL;
B. 1715 MILLHOUSE DRIVE;
C. 2305 SPRING WAGON LANE; AND
D. 6200 FM 973 NORTH.
Postponed until 2/12.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
11. DISCUSS PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES FOR THE FY03 PLANNING
AND BUDGET PROCESS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY FOR AN EMERGENCY UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
On consent.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. 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 $489,025.67
FOR JANUARY 11, 2002 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2002.
On consent.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF RFO#O020026-RV, A STATE QISV
("QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR") CATALOGUE PURCHASE, TO SBC DATA COMM,
THE LOW QUALIFIED OFFEROR, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF NORTEL/ BAY NETWORKING
EQUIPMENT. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
17. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
INTERNET LEGAL SERVICES, FROM LEXIS-NEXIS GROUP, A DIVISION OF REED ELSEVIER,
INC. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTERCOM/PAGING AND MONITORING
REPLACEMENT-BLDG. 130, IFB NO. B020009-RV, LINE ITEMS ONE AND TWO ONLY, TO
THE SOLE BIDDER, ATS SUPPLY, INC., FORMERLY NETWORK MEDIA SERVICES, INC. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NUMBER 1 (NO. PS010134-DS)
TO THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN INSTITUTE
FOR LEARNING) FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF TRAILS AND COUNTY PARKS PERFORMED BY
YOUTH IN AMERICAN YOUTHWORK'S E-CORPS CREWS. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020041-JW WITH JIM L.H. COX,
PH.D & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE
OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COOMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Pulled from agenda.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF FILE SERVERS,
RFO O0200040-RG, A STATE QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR) CATALOGUE
PURCHASE TO THE LOW OFFEROR, AUSTIN RIBBON AND COMPUTER. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE TRAVIS
COUNTY SMITH ROAD BUILDING, IFB NO. B020037-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER,
RAIN KING, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
23. APPROVE FOUR (4) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1)
TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0227-RV, THE HOME DEPOT, FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES
AND SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/25/01. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0105-RG, CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES, FOR TRAFFIC PAINT; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 3/20/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0223-RG, CAPPS RENT-A-CAR, FOR RENTAL OF VEHICLES; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0096-OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRONIC
MONITORING - JUVENILE CENTER; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/20/01. (GARDNER BETTS
JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0192-JP, CAPITAL CHEM CAN COMPANY, FOR RENTAL OF PORTABLE
TOILETS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/4/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR COPIER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (RECORDS MGMT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 00T0224-RG, IKON OFFICE SUPPLIES (MODIFICATION NO.
3);
B. NO. 00T0225-RG, NASHUA CORPORATION (MODIFICATION NO. 2);
C. NO.00T0226-RG, CTWP (MODIFICATION NO. 2); AND
D. NO. 00T0227-RG, XEROX (MODIFICATION NO. 2).
On consent.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. A. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT FOR PROGRAMMING
SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT (TEX. LOCAL GOVT. CODE ANN. SECTION
262.023)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROGRAMMING
SERVICES FOR GASB-34 REPORTING FROM RUTH DAVIS AND WAIVE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
PER POLICY. (I.T.S.)
Postponed until 2/6.
32. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (IL020092-OJ, WITH THE
TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE.
B. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A GMC POTHOLE PATCHER OFF INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL020092-OJ FROM LONE STAR TRUCK CENTER FOR THE TNR DEPARTMENT.
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
33. 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.
34. APPROVE INCLUSION OF FLYERS FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN
PROMOTING THE ELECTRIC LAWNMOWER EXCHANGE PROGRAM ALONG WITH THE DISTRIBUTION
OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' PAY ENVELOPES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
35. APPROVE BY ORDER THE AUTHORIZATION UNDER THE TEXAS CODE
OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ART. 103.004(b) FOR THE DISPOSITION OF COLLECTED MONEY
BY DEPOSIT IN THE COUNTY TREASURY NOT LATER THAN THE SEVENTH REGULAR BUSINESS
DAY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE MONEY IS COLLECTED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Pulled from the agenda.
36. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR COUNTY ACCOUNT AND
REPETITIVE TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS. (WIRE
TRANSFER)
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the discussion.
37. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT (CSCD) FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT, TO COMPLY WITH CRIMINAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION REQUIREMENTS. (SHERIFF)
On consent.
38. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARY GRIEVANCE
COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
39. 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
40. 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
41. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
Postponed until 2/6.
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA STREETS. 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. CLARK WALLACE, 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 ON CONCERNS REGARDING ORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, AVIATION OPERATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
48. DISCUSS COURT OF APPEALS RULING ON COUNTY'S STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO REVISE SUBDIVISION PLATS, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2002
9:00 AM
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2002
9:00 AM
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,300,000 AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,050,000; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE INVOICE FOR REVIEW RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE $28,105,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS HOMES), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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