Travis County Commssioners Court
February 5, 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, February 5, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 2849 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE SIDE OF LOT 11, WSETCLIFF,
SECTION 1A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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2. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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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 AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 2849 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE SIDE OF LOT 11, WSETCLIFF,
SECTION 1A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On Consent.
6. DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROL IN VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed until February 19.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE
CITY OF AUSTIN FOR 9-1-1 RDMT PROJECT- RELATED FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING
SERVICES.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PROMPT
PAYMENT OF UTILITIES, IMPROVING DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITY, DEVELOPMENT
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
C. APRIL PERRY - SETTLE
D. VIVIAN BELL - SETTLE
E. JAMES JACKSON - SETTLE
F. SOUTHWESTERN BELL - DENY
G. RON NEVA - DENY
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the discussion.
10. 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 $194,020.81
FOR JANUARY 18, 2002 TO JANUARY 24, 2002.
On Consent.
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. 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.)
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the Discussion.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020015-JW WITH INCENTIVES TO
PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020041-JW WITH JIM L.H. COX,
PH.D & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING/ ASSESSMENTS AND/OR THERAPEUTIC
SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE COURT)) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
16. DECLARE FOUR (4) HEADACHE RACKS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 AND 263.152(a)(1) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
17. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
18. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
19. APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL VIDEO
EQUIPMENT FROM COMMERCIAL VIDEO SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,115.00. (RECORDS
MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NUMBER 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0184-RV,
QUICK LUBE FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
BETWEEN HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE (ASSIGNEE),
AND QUICK LUBE (ASSIGNOR) AND, DELETE THE STATE INSPECTIONS SERVICE; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 7/31/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CULVERT PIPE, IFB NO. B020029-DR,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
22. APPROVE A SEVEN (7) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0107-OJ, NATIONAL PACIFIC DENTAL, INC., FOR THE
PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. CONTRACT APPROVED
ON MARCH 27, 2001. (HRMD)
On Consent.
23. APPROVE ONE-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 3 & 4 AS INDICATED BELOW), FOR HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY OEM PARTS/ MAINTENANCE:
A. NO. 99T0099-MP(MOD#3), ROMCO EQUIPMENT;
B. NO. 99T0100-MP(MOD#3), VERMEER CHIPPER
C. NO. 99T0101-MP(MOD#3), WARSON DISTRIBUTING CO., INC
D. NO. 99T0102-MP(MOD#3), LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL
E. NO.99T0103-MP(MOD#4), LACAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
F. NO. 99T0104-MP(MOD#3), CLOSNER EQUIPMENT CO., INC
G. NO. 99T0105-MP(MOD#4), ANDERSON MACHINERY COMPANY; (TNR);
THE ABOVE SEVEN CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED ON 3/9/99.
H. NO. 99T0106-MP(MOD#3), COOPER EQUIPMENT; AND
I. NO. 99T0107-MP(MOD#3), MAGNUM CUSTOM. (TNR); THESE TWO
CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED ON 3/16/99.
On Consent.
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0122-MP, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS, FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS.
CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 24, 2001. (HOUSING SERVICES)
On Consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0200-RG, MISTY FEHLER, FOR PARK CONCESSION SERVICES.
CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 11, 2000. (TNR)
On Consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROPERTY
AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE, RFP P010117-OJ, TO KEY & PISKURAN AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY AUDITOR TO PROCESS ANNUAL PREMIUM PAYMENT IMMEDIATELY. (HRMD)
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the Discussion.
27. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020055-LB WITH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS FOR AIR QUALITY TESTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL. (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SHERIFF)
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action necessary.
29. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE IN COUNTY BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE COURTHOUSE INFORMATION GUIDE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE
OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ALLOW COUNTY ACCESS TO THE TEXAS CHILD SUPPORT
ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM.
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the Discussion.
31. ACCEPT DONATION OF PROPERTY, NAMELY, A 1991 RINKER
BOAT AND MAGNUM TRAILER, FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On Consent.
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF PARKING FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $630.00
TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ AUSTIN FOR EARLY VOTING WORKERS FOR THE PERIOD
OF FEBRUARY 23, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 8, 2002.
On Consent.
33. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING
PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH 12,
2002 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
On Consent.
34. CONSIDER REQUEST TO MAIL OUT AND METER RETURNED REPLY
CARDS TO 2325 REGISTERED VOTERS TO WORK EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD, CENTRAL
COUNTING STATION, AND RECEIVING SUBSTATIONS FOR THE MARCH 12, 2002 JOINT
PRIMARY ELECTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On Consent.
35. 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
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 RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
38. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE MANUFACTURER'S 20-YEAR NO DOLLAR LIMIT (NDL)
ROOF WARRANTY FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY GAULT BUILDING ROOF, AND THAT THE COURT
DELEGATE TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
THE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE SUCH CERTIFICATES OF WARRANTY ON BEHALF
OF TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
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the discussion.
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA STREETS. 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SMALL PLANES, INC. X96-01086 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON CONCERNS
REGARDING ORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, AVIATION OPERATIONS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
Postponed until February 12.
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE COURT EMPLOYEE. 1 AND 3
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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 26, 2002 TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF A PORTION OF A PLAT AND APPROVAL FOR RECORDING THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: LA ISLA AT ANGEL BAY TWO - (LONG FORM PLAT - 13 LOTS - 63.98 ACRES - ANGEL LIGHT DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH SECTION ONE - LCRA OSSF - NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 RECOGNIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF LAW ENFORCEMENT
ASSOCIATION AND GIVE DIRECTION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO IMPLEMENT THEIR
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION. (COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ AND SONLEITNER)
Postponed until February 12.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
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the discussion.
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
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discussion.
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FROM COMMUNITY MENTOR-PROT?G? INITIATIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
MEETING OF
CITIZEN ADVISORY SOLID WASTE
WORKING GROUP
TO BE HELD ON
FEBRUARY 5, 2002
*** 5:30 P.M. ***
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE, TOWN HALL
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS RD.
NOTICE OF ATTENDANCE BY A QUORUM
POSTING OF MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2002 AND/OR
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2002
8:00 A.M. THROUGH 5:00 P.M.
AT THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE
200 WEST 8TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR
TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ATTEND CLOSING ARGUMENT WHEN IT OCCURS IN THE CASE OF FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CIVIL ACTION NO. A00CA021SS IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION.
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