Travis County Commssioners Court
April 30, 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 30, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REVISION OF A PLAT AND THE RECORDING OF 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) (ACTION ITEM #22)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM
#23)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT OF UNNAMED CUL-DE-SAC
OFF LAKE SHORE DRIVE TO "LAKESHORE POINTE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #24)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2002
AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY, RECOGNIZING THE SIXTEENTH
ANNUAL "CINCO DE MAYO" CELEBRATION IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE FIFTH ANNUAL COMBINED
CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1, 2002 AS "LAW DAY"
IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED
PLAT OF LOT 61, LOT 62, AND LOT 64, LAGO RANCHOS SECTION 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT
- 3 LOTS - 3.13 ACRES - PECOS DRIVE AND BLANCO DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - LAGO VISTA ETJ).
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING:
A. SELF-INSURED RISKS PREVIOUSLY COVERED BY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
POLICIES; AND
B. RISK ASSESSMENT OF CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR ALL COUNTY
DEPARTMENTS.
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the discussion.
8. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM REPRESENTATIVE OF THE RISK REVIEW
COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE
LIMIT THE TRAVIS COUNTY RISK MANAGER HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE CERTAIN
CLAIMS ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
9. 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 $
234,667.94 FOR PERIOD OF APRIL 12, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2002.
On consent.
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Taken in Executive Session.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
AUTHORITY FOR AN AUTO THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE
GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
On consent.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FOR LOOP 1 NORTH. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
14. APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY 45 NORTH
(SH 45N). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
15. APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY 130
(SH 130). (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE CLEAN AIR FORCE
FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY COURT.
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the discussion.
17. DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) PROPOSAL
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 8-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD
(NAAQS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
18. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY'S PROGRAM TO COMPLY WITH THE TEXAS
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (TPDES) STORM WATER PHASE II REGULATIONS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
19. CONSIDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TWIN CREEK
HOLDING, LTD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Postponed one week.
20. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT COUNTY MAINTENANCE THE
ABANDONED PORTION OF STATE RANCH-TO-MARKET ROAD 620 (MARSHALL FORD ROAD) APPROXIMATELY
.6 MILES EAST OF MANSFIELD DAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion.
21. CONSIDER FEE WAIVER FOR DEL VALLE SOFTBALL COMPLEX FOR
THE P.E.A.C.E. AND WELL-BEING ORGANIZATION (A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION) ON
MAY 4 AND 5, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
22. 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)
On consent.
23. APPROVE 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)
On consent.
24. DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT OF UNNAMED CUL-DE-SAC
OFF LAKE SHORE DRIVE TO "LAKESHORE POINTE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
On consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
25. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020099-LB WITH HEART
STAFFING RESOURCES FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE
PROVIDER SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES,
IFB NO. B020074-EH, TO THE LOW AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SYSTEMS,
INC. (EMERGENCY SERVICE, MEDICAL EXAMINER, SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION FOR VIDEO SERVER
SYSTEM, RFO NO. O020080-SP, TO THE LOW OFFEROR, COMMERCIAL VIDEO SYSTEMS.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD(S) FOR 2002 TYPE 'F' HOT MIX
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B020085-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED
BIDDERS, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. AND ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD(S) FOR 2002 TYPE 'C' HOT MIX
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B020084-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED
BIDDERS, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. AND ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
30. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE & REMEDIATION SERVICES: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0292-RV, EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, INC.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0296-RV, GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES;
CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (COUNTYWIDE)
On consent.
31. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR AMMUNITION: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0284-RG, THE HUNTING SHACK; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0285-RG, C & G WHOLESALE; CONTRACTS APPROVED
ON 6/20/00. (SHERIFF)
On consent.
32. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
TREATMENT SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
33. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
34. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000089-EF
WITH AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN FOR HIV AND AIDS SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
35. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020163-EF WITH WILD BASIN FOUNDATION
FOR LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
36. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS020039-EF
WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA ASSOCIATION FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR KENNEDY RIDGE PROJECT. COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
38. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PROPOSAL
FOR DRUG DIVERSION COURT (SHORT) PROSECUTION SUPPORT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Pulled from the agenda.
39. 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
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
41. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA. 2
43. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR EAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
44. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR SOUTHWEST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 2
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. LEE ROY BAKER (RAMONA ROUNTREE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. LEE ROY BAKER (VERONICA JOHNSON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY FOR TWO (2) JUVENILE COURT EMPLOYEES. 1 AND 3
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 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 VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 16, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - GASTON SHELDON SECTION TWO - (LONG FORM PLAT - 112 LOTS - 40.852 ACRES - TUDOR HOUSE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - BIRDLIP - (LONG FORM PLAT - 21 LOTS - 42.922 ACRES - COMMONS FORD ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE 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)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 21, 2002 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 6 AND 7, BLOCK 84, AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA::
A.1 APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 00AE605-JJ,
SYLVA ENGINEERING CORP., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, FOR THE GRAND
AVENUE PARKWAY BRIDGE AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON
7/11/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
A.2 AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDIA TO USE COUNTY EQUIPMENT
FOR THE BROADCAST OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE CITY ELECTIONS ON SATURCAY,
MAY 4, 2002.
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the discussion.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 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 SESSION OF APRIL 16, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-26, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MARCH 19, MARCH 26, APRIL 2, AND APRIL 9, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 2, 2002.
ADJOURN
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