Travis County Commssioners Court
February 26, 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 26, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS CANCELLATION OF A PORTION
OF A PLAT AND RECORDING A 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)
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the discussion.
2. RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
No action necessary.
3. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COMBINED EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER PHASE III CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES. (RT/DD)
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the discussion.
6. CONSIDER COMMISSIONERS COURT NOMINATIONS TO THE EMS
ADVISORY BOARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
7. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS REMEDIAL ORDER ISSUED
BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. CONSIDER COURT NOMINATIONS TO FILL VACANCY 0N EMS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
No action necessary.
9. CONSIDER REQUEST TO PURCHASE FOUR TRAILERS FOR THE
TRAVIS COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
10. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR POTENTIAL TRAVEL AND MOVING
EXPENSES FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DIVISION DIRECTOR
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (DD)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
11. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF
SUBDIVISION SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On consent.
12. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF A PORTION OF A PLAT AND 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)
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT
00T0038-RG, HOLDERS PEST CONTROL, FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES.
CONTRACT APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 2, 1999. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT (NO. PS020080EF) WITH CAPITAL AREA
TRAINING FOUNDATION FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR INTERPRETER SERVICES. (HHSD). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MICROFILM READER/SCANNERS, OFF
STATE CATALOGUE (QISV), FROM DM2000. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
17. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT. CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MAY 8, 2001. (TNR-FLEET SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO.01T0124-MP,GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
B. NO. 01T0125-MP, OWEN COMPANY, INC.
On consent.
18. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0284-RG, WATERTIGHT ENDEAVORS, INC. FOR PARK CONCESSION
SERVICES. CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 14, 1996. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT
02C0032RG, THOMAS D. SCHAFFER, FOR CLIMBING WALL. CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER
23, 2001. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM CONTRACTS: (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. KIDS AT THE CROSSROADS, INC.
PS000113KW
B. THE HIGH FRONTIER, INC.
PS000181KW
C. LIFEWRKS
PS000183KW
D. THE ARROW PROJECT
PS000201KW
E. COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR TEENS AND PARENTS, INC.
PS000203KW
F. DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL, INC.
PS000204KW
G. FATHER FLANAGANS BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO
PS000205KW
H. THE GIOCOSA FOUNDATION
PS000206KW
I. CEDAR CREST FOUNDATION DBS CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL AND
RTC
PS000211KW
J. POSSBILITIES, INC. DBA CARING FAMILY NETWORK
PS000221KW
K. WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE, INC. DBA WOODSIDE TRAILS
PS 000243KW
L. THE SETTLEMENT CLUB, DBA SETTLEMENT HOME FOR CHILDREN
PS000244KW
M. CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, INC
PS000249KW
On consent.
21. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT PS010062JS
(MODIFICATION NO.1) WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS, FOR
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020055LB 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) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
23. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ACTIONS: (ITS) (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. ADDITIONAL WORK
(MODIFICATION 1) TO
CONTRACT PS020103JW,
RUTHDAVIS,
FOR GASB-34 COMPUTER PROGRAMING.
CONTRACT APPROVED FEBRUARY 12, 2002.
B. ADDITIONAL WORK
(MODIFICATION 2),
TO CONTRACT MS980095, TIBURON,
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE.
CONTRACT APPROVED OCTOBER 14, 1997. (ITS)
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the discussion. Taken with item 23.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD(S) FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION SERVICES, IFB B020052-DM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (FM) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
25. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE GRANT
PROGRAM IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES TO THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
TEXAS FOR A SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM IN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THIS GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR
FY 02.
On consent.
26. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MICROFILM READER/SCANNERS, OFF
STATE CATALOGUE (QISV), FROM DM2000. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion. Taken with item 23.
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
28. DISCUSS MATTER OF EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT MEET SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS TO OPT OUT OF TRAVIS COUNTY GROUP INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
On consent.
29. 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
$ 380,408 FOR FEBRUARY 8 THROUGH 14, 2002
On consent.
30. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
No action necessary.
OTHER ITEMS
31. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action necessary.
32. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH
12 PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Item is postponed for one week.
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
34. 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
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
C 4. REQUEST APPROVAL AND CONFIRMATION OF INDIVIDUALS NAMED FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2: CAROL BUESING, GEORGE REYNOLDS, ADAN BALLESTEROS, MICHAEL VARELA, JASON HUSKINS, ROY WILLEFORD, NICOLE RAMOS, KEVIN AIGNER, STEVE BURGESS, PAUL SECREST, JAMES ERBEN, SAM MIHALIK, WILLIAM TERRY, MIKE ROUFF, DWIGHT BERTRAM.
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 19, 2002 TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 15' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT BETWEEN LOTS 14 AND 15, GREGG MANOR ROAD BUSINESS PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 19, 2002 TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 10 BLOCK 26, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 19, 2002 TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 3279 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASMENT ACROSS LOT 17 BLOCK B, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 DISCUSS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CNCERNING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR THE WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC IN WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.072.
A.2 DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROL IN VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
A.3 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.
A.4 DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED
TO THE CONDUCT OF THE MARCH 12, 2002 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
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the discussion.
A.5 CONSIDER SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS TO RULES PROPOSED
BY TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION GOVERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Hear
the discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2002.
2. RECEIVE UPDATE OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
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.
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