Travis County Commssioners Court
April 16, 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 16, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1044 AND 1045, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #9)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 84, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION
2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #10)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 21-27, 2002 AS
AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK.
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the discussion.
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 16, 2002 AS "BUSINESSES
INVESTMENT IN GROWTH" DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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
5. A. DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROPOSAL
ON VARIOUS STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS, INCLUDING: SH 130, SH 45 SOUTH, SH 45 NORTH,
LOOP 1 NORTH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS BONDS AUTHORIZED FOR STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY
PURCHASES, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE AMOUNT AND DATE OF SALE AND RELATED MATTERS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
6. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYING THAT CONSTRUCTION OF GRANT-FUNDED
AMENITIES AT NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
On consent.
7. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO'S)
DRAFT OF CLOSED LANDFILLS INVENTORY REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. A. APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS
COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 11, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY
CLUB SECTION 11, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
9. APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1044 AND 1045, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
10. APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE
COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 84, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION
2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
No action necessary.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE REVISED GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER GUARDIAN AD LITEM
IN JUVENILE COURT. REVISED APPLICATION ADJUSTS FUNDING REQUEST FROM $60,297
TO $53,713.
B. APPROVE REVISED GRANT APPLICATION THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE BATTERER'S INTERVENTION-PREVENTION
PROGRAM (JBIPP) IN JUVENILE COURT. REVISED APPLICATION ADJUSTS FUNDING REQUEST
FROM $65,277 TO $50,774.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL
JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN
JUVENILE COURT. GRANT CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY '02.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WASTEWATER GRANT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS
THE TERM OF THE GRANT ADMINISTRATOR.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND
WILDLIFE FOR THE NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. THE AMENDMENT SHIFTS FUNDING
FROM ACQUISITION TO DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE GRANT.
F. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CORPORATION
FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES $1,500 IN ADDITIONAL FUNDS.
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the discussion. Item 11.d only.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action necessary.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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.
Postponed one week.
14. 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 $258,904.36 FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 29, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 4, 2002.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR HHS&VS DEPARTMENT
MARKET SALARY SURVEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FOR KENNEDY RIDGE PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
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)
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the discussion.
19. CONSIDER CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER DAMAGE REMEDIATION
AND DECONTAMINATION SERVICES, IFB NO. B020055-LB, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES,
IFB NO. B020065-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
21. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 TO CONTRACT 01K0720-DM WITH
HUTCHISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRAVIS
COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ARENA. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion. Taken with item 23.
22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF STATE
CONTRACT FROM SHELTON KELLER GROUP, FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION. (DRO,
FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
23. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion. Taken with item 21.
24. APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
AND ITEMS UNDER THE STATE OF TEXAS TEX-ANN 2000 CONTRACTS. (JPS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, IFB #B020016-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS:
A. INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A AND 3B (EAST AND WEST ZONES) WITH VULCAN
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LP, AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; AND
B. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, LP., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR
FOR LINE ITEMS 4, 4A AND 4B, (EAST AND WEST ZONES) WITH INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT,
INC., AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR INMATE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL SUNDRIES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/5/01. (SHERIFF; GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0145-LD, HAMILTON UNIFORMS;
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0146-LD, LESLEE SCOTT;
C. CONTRACT NO. 01T0147-LD, ICS; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 01T0148-LD, HBD, INC.
On consent.
27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR NON-CAPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/27/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0191-RG, ARNOLD OIL COMPANY;
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0192-RG, TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES;
C. CONTRACT NO. 99T0193-RG, CAPITOL BEARING OF AUSTIN; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 99T0194-RG, CARQUEST AUTO PARTS #176.
On consent.
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA000263MQ
WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS & CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT.
(DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
29. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND
RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
No action necessary.
30. DISCUSS MEETING WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS
ON APRIL 10, 2002, COMMITMENTS MADE BY COUNTY OFFICIALS, 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.
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the discussion.
32. 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.
33. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS
OF JANUARY 2002 AND MARCH 2002.
On consent.
34. 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
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 POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR EAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
37. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR SOUTHWEST METRO
PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 2
Postponed one week.
38. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PALM SQUARE OFFICE BUILDING. 2
No action necessary.
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES ELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS FACILITIES' ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND THE SUBROGATION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS PAID BY ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE UNDER ITS POLICY WITH THE COUNTY. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN HCI EQUITY PARTNERS, LP V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN REYNALDO MACIAS, SR. ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, 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 MARCH 26, 2002
B. VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 2, 2002
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 9 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 322 LOTS - 155.20 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED IN LIEU OF FISCAL - WCID 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE - DOS RIOS - (PRIVATE STREETS - 60 RESIDENTIAL LOTS - 367.76 ACRES - COLORADO CANYON DRIVE - LCRA OSSF - NO ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 1 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 80 LOTS - 35.42 ACRES - ROWE LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARK AT BLACKHAWK SECTION 3 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 23 LOTS - 5.126 ACRES - FARM POND LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LAKESIDE WCID 2-B - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 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 VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 26, 2002 AND APRIL 2, 2002.
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