Travis County Commssioners Court
April 9, 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, April 9, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING APRIL 10, 2002 AS "RETIRED
SENIOR VOLUNTEER DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FIVE RECIPIENTS OF
THE RSVP TRAVIS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICE AWARDS.
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the discussion.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EMILY RICHTER FOR HER
CONTRIBUTIONS AND BEING SELECTED AS ONE OF KVUE'S ANNUAL "FIVE KIDS WHO CARE".
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the discussion.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON
HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR.
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ELECTIONS SYSTEMS AND
SOFTWARE, INC. FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COUNTY CLERK)
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY TO ANNEX
FOR FULL-PURPOSE A PORTION OF BRODIE LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THEIR CITY LIMITS
TO THE NORTH END OF WILLIAMSON CREEK BRIDGE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion.
7. CONSIDER LETTER FROM SENATOR MADLA REGARDING SENATE BILL
1445 AND OTHER BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. CONSIDER PERFORMANCE OF SR DEVELOPMENT, INC. ON THE STONEY
RIDGE SUBDIVISION PHASE A2 SECTION VI, AND THE PERFORMANCE BOND, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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9. A. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH RH OF TEXAS, LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PARK AT BLACKHAWK SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO - THE PARK
AT BLACKHAWK - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 338 LOTS - 90.93 ACRES - ROWE LANE - SEWAGE
SEWRVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ.)
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 2 - (LONGFORM
PLAT - 53 LOTS - 13.326 ACRES - SPEIDEL DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS
COUNTY - SEWAGE SEWRVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE:
A. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE TYPE 1 SOLID WASTE
FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE;
B. INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE TYPE 1 SOLID
WASTE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE;
C. NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE TYPE 2, 3 & 4 SOLID
WASTE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
D. INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE TYPE 2, 3 & 4
SOLID WASTE FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE.
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the discussion.
11. CONSIDER RESPONSE FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ON LOOP I NORTH PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Taken in Executive Session.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
12. RECEIVE REPORT OF MONITORING VISIT TO TRAVIS COUNTY
SCHOOL LANDS LOCATED IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. A. CONSIDER REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER
10.015, EMPLOYMENT OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER FY 2002 REQUEST TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN FULL-TIME,
SPECIAL PROJECT POSITIONS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO LAST FROM SIX MONTHS TO TWO
YEARS, AS REGULAR POSITIONS FOR WHICH EMPLOYEES WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSED REVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10.015,
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
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the discussion.
15. DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING THE BUDGET FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. APPOINT SECURITY COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE SECURITY
MEASURES TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
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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 $401,
202.03 FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 22, 2002 THROUGH MARCH 28, 2002.
On consent.
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CRIME
PREVENTION INSTITUTE, INC., FROM JANUARY 1, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002;
CONTRACT WAS APPPROVED ON 4/1/00, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020148EF WITH CAPITAL AREA TRAINING
FOUNDATION (CATF) FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE
CENTER CONFINEES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HARDWARE STORE ITEMS, IFB B020061-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED BIDDERS: (COUNTYWIDE)
A. GRAINGER, AUSTIN, TEXAS
B THE HOME DEPOT, AUSTIN, TEXAS
C. LOWES, AUSTIN, TEXAS
On consent.
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0268-LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY FOR FORD OEM PARTS AND
MAINTENANCE LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0163-RV, Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC. FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 6/12/01. (FACILITIES AND HHS-HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARDS TO LANGFORD COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES FOR WATER LINE PROJECTS FOR KENNEDY RIDGE AND PLOVER PLACE, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
24. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE), DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING CONTRACT NO. IL020141JW BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION FOR MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES - SAMUEL T. BISCOE. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. RATIFY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020141JW WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS
COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (A/TCMHMR) TO PROVIDE A FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR A SOBRIETY CENTER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION
AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B020055-LB, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action taken.
26. APPROVE CONTRACTS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, THE CITY OF
AUSTIN AND THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE.
A. CARITAS;
B. ANY BABY CAN;
C. AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN; AND
D. MEALS ON WHEEL
On consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP
WORKSTATIONS, RFO-O020078-SP, TO THE LOW OFFEROR, DELL MARKETING L.P. (I.T.S.)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action taken.
29. APPROVE BY ORDER UNDER THE TEXAS CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
ART. 103.004(b) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISPOSITION OF COLLECTED MONEY BY DEPOSIT
IN THE COUNTY TREASURY NOT LATER THAN THE SEVENTH REGULAR BUSINESS DAY AFTER
THE DATE THAT THE MONEY IS COLLECTED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
30. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY OF ADDING ADDITIONAL FTE'S TO SHERIFF'S
OFFICE TO REDUCE OVERTIME EXPENDITURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
31. DISCUSS ISSUES REGARDING COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS
DEPARTMENT'S COMPLIANCE WITH GASB-34 REGULATIONS AND COLLECTION AND RECORDING
OF FINES AND FEES, INCLUDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND STAFFING NEEDS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
32. APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO SERIES A TRUST INDENTURE,
SERIES B TRUST INDENTURE, SERIES A FINANCING AGREEMENT, SERIES B FINANCING
AGREEMENT, SERIES A NOTE, SERIES B NOTE, SERIES A MORTGAGE, SERIES B MORTGAGE
AND RELATED DOCUMENTS (HUNT CLUB) RELATED TO TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TRAVIS-OXFORD PROJECT)
1996 SERIES A AND 1996 SERIES B BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.
33. CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAVIS COUNTY IN THE SOUTH TEXAS
COUNTY JUDGES AND COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION, PAYMENT OF DUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
35. 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
36. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED SECURITY FEATURES FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 4
37. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
38. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR JUVENILE COURT (DRO) EMPLOYEE. 1 AND 3
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. JON & SHAROLYN WELTON (PAUL STRANAHAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. DENNY O. DENSON & MARILYN S. SIMPSON (JOY DUNCAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTINAL FACILITIES
AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPOINT COLLEEN C. CHERRETT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH APRIL 9, 2005. (REPLACING LILA MCCALL) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C4. APPOINT AIDA DOUGLAS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2003. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TRAVIS SETTLEMENT BUSINESS PARK - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 9 LOTS - 29.996 ACRES - STATE HWY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 30, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 'C', CYPRESS ACRES A, B, C,& D - (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.859 ACRES - FM 2769 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 30, 2002 FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM WEATHERLY LANE TO "CAPELLA TRAIL", MIRAPOSA COURT TO "MARIACHI COURT" AND VIA CORDORA COURT TO "VIA CORDOVA COURT" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 30, 2002 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT TO "LAKESHORE POINTE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO INVEST $500,000 OVER A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FACILITY FOR "ANY BABY CAN" AGENCY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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