Travis County Commssioners Court
March 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, March 5, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED POLICY COVERING THE
DISPLAY OF LITERATURE IN COUNTY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS.
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM POINT VIEW DRIVE
TO "POINTE VIEW DRIVE" IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #11)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE
A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND 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) (ACTION ITEM #12)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 3-9, 2002 AS "SEVERE
WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK " IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION DECLARING MARCH 2002 AS "PROFESSIONAL
SOCIAL WORK MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 9:30 A.M.
6. DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROL IN VICINITY OF DESSAU MIDDLE
SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
7. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION SUPPORTING THREE PRIORITY PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE CAPITAL AREA
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MARCH 28, 2002 DELEGATION.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
8. A. APPROVE RESOLUTION COMMITTING COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO
IMPLEMENT CERTAIN AIR POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES AS PART OF THE CENTRAL TEXAS
O3 FLEX AGREEMENT.
B. DISCUSS PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A REGIONAL AIR QUALITY PLAN (O3
FLEX AGREEMENT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
9. APPROVE USE OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED $30,000 OF ALLOCATED
RESERVE TO FUND CLEAN AIR FORCE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM.
On Consent.
10. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR LOT 39, HIDDEN
VALLEY, PHASE C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On Consent.
11. APPROVE 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)
On Consent.
12. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND 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)
On Consent.
13. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO HOUSE BILL 1445 AND INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENTS WITH CITIES FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL
JURISDICTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
14. CONSIDER NEED TO COMMIT ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO MEET
INCREASED BASIC NEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM E-GOVERNMENT SUBCOMMITTEE: (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. I-JURY INTERNET JUROR REGISTRATION PROJECT;
B. TAX/VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION UPDATE; AND
C. APPOINTMENT OF AN INTER-DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE TO STUDY
AND CREATE A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ELECTRONIC FILING AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT
MANAGEMENT, AUTHORIZE $15,000 TRANSFER FROM E-GOVERNMENT EARMARK FOR RESEARCH
AND TRAVEL.
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the discussion.
16. 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 $210,047.52
FOR PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 15, 2002 THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2002
On Consent. .
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
18. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS REMEDIAL ORDER ISSUED BY
THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION
FOR FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT OF CHILD CARE EXPENSES THROUGH THE CHILD CARE LOCAL
INITIATIVE AGREEMENT. THE GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR FY 02.
On Consent.
20. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On Consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE OF AIR QUALITY
TESTING, WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION AND DECONTAMINATION CONSULTING SERVICES
AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL WITH RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (RISK MANAGEMENT AND SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD(S) FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND
RENOVATION SERVICES, IFB B020052-DM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (FM) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
23. APPROVE AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEM
VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE TO ABC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF THE
OROS SOFTWARE LICENSE SUPPORT AND SERVICES AGREEMENT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH/MASS
SPECTROMETER (LCMS) SYSTEM, RFP NO. P020044-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT,
THE PERKINS ELMER CORPORATION D/B/A APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS. (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
25. APPROVE LEASE OF A XEROX DOCUMENT CENTRE 490SL DIGITAL
COPIER OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM XEROX. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT). (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
TO ENROLLEES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP),
IFB VD02100021, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, D&L MEDICAL PRODUCTS. (ATCHHS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COURTROOM FURNITURE RESTORATION
TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDERS, FURNITURE MEDIC (GROUPS A AND B) AND DESIGNER'S
REFINISHING (GROUP C). (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, DISTRICT COURTS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0265-RV, RAY MOJICA PLUMBING, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING,
FOR PLUMBING-TIME AND MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/23/00. (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
29. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2 AS INDICATED BELOW) FOR FLOOR COVERING-TIME AND MATERIALS AND ADD LINE ITEMS 16 AND 17 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0195-JP, CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 4/24/00. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0195-JP, CDC CARPETS; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0196-JP, K AND K CARPET INSTALLATION.
On Consent.
30. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SURFACE AGGREGATES, GRADES 4 AND 5; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 5/29/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0141-RV, SHALLOW FORD CONSTRUCTION CO.,
INC.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0142-RV, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.
On Consent.
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. 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.
33. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE MARCH
12, 2002 PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
34. CONSIDER COUNTY POLICY COVERING THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE
IN COUNTY COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Executive Session item.
35. APPROVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING FY '01 COUNTYWIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
36. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM COUNTY AUDITOR FOR FLEXIBILITY
TO INCREASE SALARIES IN HER OFFICE BEYOND THE 5% PER ASSISTANT AS LONG AS
THE TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT JUDGES PLUS ADDITIONS APPROVED
BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT IS NOT EXCEEDED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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the Discussion.
37. APPROVE ORDER GIVING CONSENT TO A PROJECT FOR PHOENIX
HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC. TO BE FINANCED BY THE MILAM COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
38. APPROVE UTILITY DATABASE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (I.T.S.)
On Consent.
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 ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON COURT OF APPEALS RULING ON COUNTY'S STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO REVISE SUBDIVISION PLATS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 1
45. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER-OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JAIME BEAMAN, AIA, INC., D/B/A CASABELLA ARCHITECTS
VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACT SUIT). 1
B. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) REGARDING
JAIME BEAMAN, AIA, INC., D/B/A CASABELLA ARCHITECTS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
(CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACT SUIT). 1
C. DESIGNATE TRAVIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE FOR DEPOSITION
IN JAIME BEAMAN, AIA, INC., D/B/A CASABELLA ARCHITECTS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS. (CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACT SUIT). 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REYNALDO MACIAS, SR. ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY V. ARK MUSIC, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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the discussion.
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTINAL FACILITIES
AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 12, 2002; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 19, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE FOLEY SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 7.232 ACRES - MANCHACA ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BOUNTIFUL HARVEST - (SHORT FORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 7.32 ACRES - FM 969 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action necessary.
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 FEBRUARY 12, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 19, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF
LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
2. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
TO CONSENT TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE LEADER MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC BY
U.S. BANK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRSENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
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, MARCH 5, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRSENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
MEETING OF
CITIZEN ADVISORY
SOLID WASTE WORKING GROUP
TO BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2002
5:30 P.M.
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE, TOWN HALL
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
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