Travis County Commssioners Court
February 19, 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 19, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE; RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 1, BLOCK 'A', AAA FACILITIES SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT
- 9.056 ACRES - FM 2304 (MANCHACA ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY
17 - 24 AS NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 22 THROUGH
MARCH 3, 2002 AS TRAIL RIDE WEEK IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
4. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
5.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. DISCUSS BRIEF TO BE SUBMITTED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL IN
RESPONSE TO OPINION REQUEST #0492-JC, REGARDING CITY AND COUNTY PLATTING
JURISFICTION IN THE ETJ UNDER HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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the discussion.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZE TNR TO SPEND
UP TO: A. $6,000 FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES TO REIMBURSE SELECTED CANDIDATES FOR
THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR; AND B. $4,000 FOR MOVING
EXPENSES TO REIMBURSE SELECTED CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR.
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the discussion.
8. CONSIDER REQUEST TO USE FUNDS BUDGETED FOR NEW TRAFFIC
SIGNALS IN FY 02 FOR THE UPGRADE OF FIFTEEN (15) EXISTING SIGNALS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. . (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
9. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION
OF LOT 1, BLOCK 'A', AAA FACILITIES SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT
- 9.056 ACRES - FM 2304 (MANCHACA ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Consent Item.
10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE
STREET FOR BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE 7, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Consent Item.
11. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - LAGO
VISTA VENTURES SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 6.161 ACRES - LOHMANS
FORD RD. - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED ON SITE BY
ON SITE FACILITY - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Consent Item.
12. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - BARTON
CREEK SECTION H - (LONG FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 19.983 ACRES - TRAVIS COOK
RD. - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #s 4&5 - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Consent Item.
13. DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE AMOUNT AND DATE OF SALE OF BONDS
AUTHORIZED IN 2001 FOR ROAD AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
14. DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUES RELATING TO HOUSE BILL 1445 AND
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH CITIES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN
THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION.
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the discussion.
15. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE AWARD
OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN ON WESTBANK
DRIVE, a 2001 BOND PROJECT. (Taken with Item 27.)
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
16. CONSIDER CHANGING THE NAME OF TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES
FOR THE DEAF TO TRAVIS COUNTY SEVICES FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
17. CONSIDER NEED TO COMMIT ADDITIONALRESOURCES TO MEET
INCREASED BASIC NEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. APPROVE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONTRACT AWARDS FOR
TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES, IFB NO. B020047-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDERS, AAMCO
SOUTH (PRIMARY, REBUILDS) AND EAGLE TRANSMISSIONS (SECONDARY, RESEALS).
TNR (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Consent Item.
19. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT 00T0259-RG, GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY, FOR JANITORIAL
SUPPLIES. CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 16, 2000. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Consent Item.
20. REQUEST APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION NO. 4 (WORK ORDER
#4) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN ENERGY, IL000106-JG, FOR ENERGY
SERVICES. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 15, 2000. (FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Consent Item.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MOBILE SHELVING SYSTEM,
IFB B020033-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SPACESAVER/SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS AND REJECT
ALL BIDS FOR LINE ITEMS 1B, 2, 2A, AND 2B. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION SERVICES TO THE TWO LOWEST BIDDERS, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
AND ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC., IFB B020052-DM. (FM) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Postponed.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT (NO. PS020090EF) WITH EASTER SEALS
- CENTRAL TEXAS, FOR OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Consent Item.
24. 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.
25. 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)
Consent Item.
26. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AIR QUALITY TESTING
AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION
AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL. (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT TO CH2M HILL, INC., FOR THE PROVISION
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WESTBANK ROAD CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, RFQ #010065-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (Taken with
Item 15.)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
28. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
29. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM YEAR FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE BATTERERS INTERVENTION-PREVENTION
PROGRAM IN JUVENILE COURT. A NEW 5 YEAR GRANT PROGRAM PROPOSED FOR JUVENILE
COURT WITH AN INCREAS IN GRANT MATCH IN YEAR 3-5.
C. .APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER GUARDIAN AD LITEM GRANT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE COURT. A NEW 5 YEAR GRANT PROGRAM PROPOSED FOR JUVENILE COURT
WITH AN INCREASING GRANT MATCH IN YEARS 3-5. AND
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR ROPES FAMILY INITIATIVES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY
02.
Consent Item.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
30. 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 FOR PAYMENT OF
$181,808.44 FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2002 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2002.
Consent Item.
31. RECEIVE EMPLOYEE HOSPITAL AND SELF-INSURANCE FUND
QUATERLY REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
32. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM KB HOMES TO DISTRIBUTE A FLYER
ALONG WITH EMPLOYEES' PAYCHECKS, ADVERTISING A SPECIAL MORTGAGE OPTION FOR
COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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discussion.
33. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Consent Item.
OTHER ITEMS
34. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
35. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING POLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH
12 PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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discussion.
36. CONSIDER DRAFT POLICY COVERING THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE
IN COUNTY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Executive
Session Item.
37. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Consent Item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
Reading
of Executive Session Items.
Vote
on Executive Session Items.
38. 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
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING WEST NINTH STREET. 2
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION REQUEST #0492-JC, REGARDING CITY AND COUNTY PLATTING JURISDICTION IN THE ETJ UNDER HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDERICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS)2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE COURT EMPLOYEE.1 & 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 29, 2002.
B. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 5, 2002.
C 4. APPOINT THE FOLLOWING DEPUTY CONSTABLES FOR PRECINCT 3 FOR 2002: STEPHEN AARON, ALLEN ANDERSON, BOBBY BROWN, VANCE BROWN, JEFF CARROLL, KEITH COUCH, J. T. FOWLER, CONNIE HAUN, CLINTON LANFEAR, RUBEN MARQUEZ, DAMON MILLER, LUCY NEYENS, GREGORY PAPST, JEFF PARKER, HARRILYN PITCOCK, RAUL QUINTERO, JAMES RANEY, MICHAEL RITENOUR, DENNIS RUDDER, DELORES SANCHEZ BILLY SCHLUETER, WILLIAM SLAGLE, STACY SUITS, CARLOS VALENZUELA-DURR AND CAREY YOUNG.
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A1. DISCUSS AND APPROVE ITEMS RELATED TO THE CONDUCTO
OF THE MARCH 12, 2002 JOINT PRIMARY ESECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(Taken with item 35.)
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discussion.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 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 MEETING OF JANUARY 29, AND FEBRUARY 5, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER 26, 2001; JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29, OF 2002; AND FEBRUARY 5, 2002.
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AGENDA FOR
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002
2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 W. 11TH STREET
1. REVIEW ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 15, 2002 REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN. 2:00 - 2:15
2. DISCUSSION AND WORKSHOP ON THE DEVELOPMENT OD PHASING STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE GENERAL GOVERNMENT CAMPUS. 2:15 - 3:45
3. DEVELOP THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AND DISCUSS WHEN TO MEET AGAIN. 3:45 - 4:00
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY MARCH 5, 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.
ADJOURN
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