Travis County Commssioners Court
February 12, 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 12, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-16,
2002 AS "INSURE-A-KID AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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.
4. INTRODUCTION OF GARY MARTIN TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
(COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. 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.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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 $432,191.20
FOR PERIOD OFJANUARY 25, 2002 TO JANUARY 31, 2002.
On consent.
7. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES
WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
§10.021.
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR
AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
On consent.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
9. A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES IN CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE 'A' SECTIONS 1-A, 1-B, & SECTION 2
& 3; PHASE 'B' SECTION 1, AND PHASE 'C' SECTIONS 1 & 2, SEVEN SUBDIVISIONS
IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS OWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND ENTRY SIGNAGE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS
OF CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 1-A AND PHASE C SECTION 1, TWO SUBDIVISIONS
IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
10. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
TO RIVER HILLS ROAD IN REFERENCE TO SEVEN OAKS SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
11. A. APPROVE AN ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR WESTCHESTER
WOODS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO.
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER
WOODS, LTD. FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR THE EXTENSION
OF HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD, BOUNDARY STREET TO WESTCHESTER WOODS, IN PRECINCT
2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE THE FINAL GRANT TASK (CONSTRUCTION OF A CLIMBING
WALL) AT SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF
THE GRANT TO MAY 31, 2002.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL
TO FUND THE SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM FOR
FY02 IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE
PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
13. CONSIDER RECONVENING THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ON ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES AND THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. PS010062-JS
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS FOR
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
16. APPROVE RATIFICATION AND MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS960295-KW WITH AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER (ACGC), FOR PROVIDING
MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) AMBULANCES FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL, INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL98-98858; APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (JUSTICE
& PUBLIC SAFETY)
On consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 (CONTRACT NO. 02C00087-MP)
TO PURCHASE A FOURTH TAPE DRIVE, UNIQUE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, INC; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 12/26/01. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STAFF SHIRTS, IFB NO. B020031-DR,
TO THE LOW BIDDERS, PROMOTION AT WORKS, INC. AND STITCH BY STITCH EMBROIDERY.
(JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT MACHINE
AND VEHICLE LIFT, IFB. NO. B020012-EH, TO THE LOW AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
ALAMO IRON WORKS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0235-JP, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE FOR BIOHAZARDOUS
WASTE REMOVAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S AND SHERIFF'S
OFFICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0116-RV, NALCO DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR WATER
TREATMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/24/01. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1)
TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0069-OJ, FORTE MANAGED CARE, INC. FOR MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/27/01. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR THIRD PARTY
ADMINISTRATION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/27/01. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1)
TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0056-MP, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
SERVICE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/6/01. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL, AND ADDITION OF A LINE ITEM TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0091-LD; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 3/13/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0090-LD, H AND H FENCE CO.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0091, VIKING FENCE CO.
On consent.
27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000355-MQ
WITH KAMM & SHIELDS TO SUBSTITUTE COMMISSIONER MOORE AS "COUNTY LIAISON"
FOR FORMER COMMISSIONER BAXTER (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CAMP EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING,
INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE MOORE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, IFB #B010718-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
29. 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)
Added to executive session.
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERACTIVE
VOICE RESPONSE (IVR) SYSTEM, RFP P010106-LC, TO THE LOWEST AND BEST PROPOSER,
FRANK SOLUTIONS, INC. (DRO, ITS)
On consent.
31. DISCUSS REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM ALLOCATED RESERVES
TO PURCHASING LINE ITEMS TO ALLOW PURCHASING AGENT TO HIRE FTE TO WORK ON
THE 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
32. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action required.
33. CONSIDER DRAFT POLICY COVERING THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE
IN COUNTY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to executive session.
34. CONSIDER REQUEST OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF LAW
ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION TO GIVE DIRECTION TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO IMPLEMENT
EMPLOYEE PAYROLL DEDUCTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONERS
GOMEZ AND SONLEITNER)
Added to executive session.
35. 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
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 APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON CONCERNS REGARDING ORGANIZATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, AVIATION OPERATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT. 2
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SMALL PLANES, INC. X96-01086 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. ALICE KINCHEON, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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 AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE COURT EMPLOYEE. 1 AND 3
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 THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 15, 2002;
B. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 16, 2002; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 22, 2002.
C 4. APPOINT THE FOLLOWING DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT 5 FOR 2002: DAVID E. BINTLIFF, L. BLAYLOCK, JOHN C. CALLIS, MICHAEL L. CARTER, CRAIG CASEY, RICHARD G. COPELAND, EDWARD E. CURRY, SANDRA M. DOUGLAS, MILDRED D. HAGAN, RUBY L.. JOHNSON, MORRIS ERWIN KOCH, MICHAEL LANG, CARLOS B. LOPEZ, DENISE R. LOZANO, DAVID M. MORRIS, MIRACLE M. MOUNT, DALE E. MULTER, ROGER J. PARKER, SCOTT M. PARKER, JR., ALAN J. REDD, DEBBIE RICKETSON, KENNETH RUSH, LUCY E. SPARKS-NEYENS, JOHNNY TENORIO AND RONALD G. WALKER.
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 5, 2002 FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM POINT VIEW DRIVE TO "POINTE VIEW DRIVE" IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 5, 2002 DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY 10' DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 312 AND 313, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 19, 2002 TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SCENIC POINT, PHASE FOUR - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 4.7 ACRES - JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD & POINT NORTH DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE, COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 8. RATIFY APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2002 AS "AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH". (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF JANUARY 15, 2002 AND JANUARY 22, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (ROYAL CREST AND PRIME CREST APARTMENTS PROJECT).
2. APPROVE A CONSENT OF LIENHOLDER ON A 15 FOOT WIDE PIECE OF LAND BEING ACQUIRED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR AN EASEMENT FOR A WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 3406 MLK, JR. BLVD. EAST, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE INVOICES FOR REVIEW RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH (1) THE $15,750,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENT HOMES) SERIES 2002A AND 2002B; AND (2) THE $11,225,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CIRCLE S APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND 2002B, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE ABOVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATION MEETINGS OF JANUARY 8, 2002.
ADJOURN
MEETING OF
CITIZEN ADVISORY SOLID WASTE
WORKING GROUP
TO BE HELD ON
FEBRUARY 12, 2002
*** 5:30 P.M. ***
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE, TOWN HALL
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002
9:00 A.M.
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED POLICY COVERING THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE IN COUNTY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS.
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