Travis County Commssioners Court
March 12, 2002
Video files of commissioners court meetings are available online. (Requires RealOne Player Version 6.0 or later.)
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 12, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MARCH 2002 AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH"
IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
2. APPROVE AND PRESENT RESOLUTION HONORING GERALD HENDERSON FOR HIS
34 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND TO ADULT PROBATION.
Postponed two weeks.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 2002 AS "PURCHASING MONTH"
IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Hear
the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
Hear
the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER THE CONTENTS OF A COMMENT LETTER TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION ON DRAFT RULES FOR REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Hear
the discussion.
5. APPROVE AN ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (ON-SYSTEM) WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, THE CITY OF AUSTIN
AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INSTALLATION OF A PERMANENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND MODIFY
AND LENGTHEN LEFT TURN LANES ON FM 734 AT RIATA VISTA CIRCLE EAST, RIATA VISTA
CIRCLE WEST AND DELCOUR DRIVE IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, A HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On Consent.
6. A. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA SECTION FOUR,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA SECTION FOUR,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On Consent.
7. APPROVE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT, CHAPTER 64.055(a)(4), FOR ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS OF
THE HOME LOCATED AT 23609 LAKESIDE DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Hear
the discussion.
8. 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.
Hear
the discussion.
9. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PERMIT THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN ON SOUTHEAST METRO PARK AND
NORTHEAST METRO PARK, 2001 BOND PROJECTS.
Hear
the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. 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 PROJECT SPOTLIGHT - GANG INTERVENTION GRANT IN JUVENILE
COURT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR A
SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL,
CRIME VICTIM'S SERVICES DIVISION FOR A VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE DISCRETIONARY GRANT
IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THIS GRANT PROVIDES 3 VICTIM WITNESS COUNSELORS AT
NO COST TO THE COUNTY.
On consent.
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Hear
the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. 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 $461,627.98 FOR
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 22, 2002 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2002.
On consent.
13. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT OFFERS RECEIVED
FROM EMPLOYEES FOR NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME THEY WERE NOT ALLOWED TO USE
DURING FY '01, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02C00117RG,
SPACESAVER/SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS FOR MOBILE SHELVING SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED
ON FEBRUARY 19, 2002. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SMOKE EVACUATION SYSTEM DUCTWORK REPLACEMENT
(BLDG. 130 - TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX), IFB B020041-DM, TO THE LOW,
RESPONSIVE BIDDER, RAINTREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FORD CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES FROM
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NO. IL98-98858; APPROVED
ON 1/27/98. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT
NO. 00T0105-JP, METROCALL, FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/4/00.
(RADIO USERS COMMITTEE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0126-OJ,
ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN FOR TRANSPORTATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 5/22/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
20. APPROVE THE SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR THE SALE OF COUNTY'S HEADACHE
RACKS. (FIXED ASSETS)
On consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARBITRAGE REBATE CALCULATIONS SERVICES,
RFS NO. S20039EF TO FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO HNTB CORP. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK-PHASE III CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
(FACILITIES AND TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear
the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
23. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES
ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
24. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE CONDUCT
OF THE MARCH 12, 2002 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
No action taken.
25. CONSIDER SUB-LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ACCESS
TO INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.
26. APPROVE REQUEST FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 9 TO ENTER
INTO A NOTE TO BE ISSUED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
On consent.
27. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM
THE GREATER AUSTIN MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. (SHERIFF'S)
On consent.
28. CONSIDER COUNTY POLICY COVERING THE DISPLAY OF LITERATURE IN COUNTY
COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear
the discussion.
Executive
Session also.
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST
COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Hear
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 Matter
Note 4 Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
30. 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
31. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
32. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL
ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST NINTH STREET. 2
No action taken.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN HCI EQUITY PARTNERS, LP V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.. 1
No action taken.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 1
35. BRIEF COMMISSIONERS COURT ON LEGAL ISSUES RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON HOWARD LANE. 1
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN REYNALDO MACIAS, SR. ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1
No action taken.
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
Hear
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 VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 26, 2002.
C4. APPOINT SANDY HURWITZ TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #3 BOARD (OAK HILL), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2003 (REPLACING LEONARD MELCHER). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: ANGELWYLDE PLACE - (SHORT FORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 4.632 ACRES - PATTERSON ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MEADOWS AT CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 187 LOTS - 46.518 ACRES - PICADILLY DRIVE - WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 26, 2002 TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM TRAVIS COOKE ROAD TO BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 2, 2002 TO APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, SANDY SHORES - (AMENDED - 2 LOTS - .811 ACRES - JOY ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - LCRA OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 DISCUSS AND APPROVE ITEMS RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE APRIL 9, 2002 JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A.2 APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARTER & BURGESS, INC, FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK-PHASE II CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 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 VOTING SESSION OF FEBRUARY 26, 2002.
ADJOURN
Last Modified: Friday, April 4, 2003 10:17 AM