Travis County Commssioners Court
May 7, 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, May 7, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GOMILLION'S
SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 12.632 ACRES - CAPITAL OF TEXAS
HIGHWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 11, 2002 AS "STAMP
OUT HUNGER DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY SPONSORED BY THE CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK.
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2002
AS "NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. DECLARE TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
DAY AND PRESENT EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS WITH CERTIFICATES
AND SERVICE PINS FOR 20, 25, AND 35 YEARS AND 10 AND 15 YEARS OF SERVICE,
RESPECTIVELY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING RURAL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. APPROVE REVISED PERSONNEL LIST;
B. APPROVE $28,000 FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION
RELATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT;
C. REVIEW INCREASE IN PHARMACY COSTS FOR CLIENTS; AND
D. REVIEW REVENUES AND COSTS FOR THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED
HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) PROGRAM.
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JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
6. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR CONTINUATION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S ADDRESS DATABASE MAINTENANCE IN TRAVIS UNINCORPORATED TRAVIS COUNTY.
7. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
CARD POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed on week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TWIN CREEK
HOLDING, LTD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Postponed on week.
9. A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES FOR NEWHALL COVE IN ROB ROY ON THE CREEK SECTION 1 AND ALL OF THE
STREETS IN ROB ROY ON THE CREEK SECTION 5 AND SECTION 6, THREE SUBDIVISIONS
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROB ROY ON THE CREEK HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND ENTRY SIGNAGE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
OF ROB ROY ON THE CREEK SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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10. A. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR GREENRIDGE
PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 2,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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11. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH GEHAN HOMES,
LTD. FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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12. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GOMILLION'S
SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 12.632 ACRES - CAPITAL OF TEXAS
HIGHWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE
FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
14. CONSIDER LETTER FROM GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION, REGARDING GRANT #JA-01-J20-15932-01 (JAWS GRANT), A JUVENILE JUSTICE
GRANT FOR CONSTABLES' OFFICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON VARIOUS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MATTERS, INCLUDING:
A. SECOND QUARTERLY REPORT ON THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE
FUND, INCLUDING (1) FINANCIAL STATUS, (2) PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION
OF CERTAIN BENEFITS, AND (3) RESULTS OF RETIREE BENEFITS SURVEY;
B. PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT FOR UNUM LIFE INSURANCE SUPPLEMENTAL
LIFE COVERAGE PREMIUMS UNDER WITHHELD FROM EMPLOYEES' PAYCHECKS;
C. STATUS REPORT ON THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DENTAL
BENEFITS; AND
D. INFORMATION ON HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT (HIPPA).
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16. CONSIDER WAIVER OF EXPOSITION CENTER RATE SCHEDULE FOR
THE YEAR 2003 DISTRICT MEETING OF THE EXTENSION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, AND
APPROVE RENTING THE BANQUET HALL FOR $300.00, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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17. 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 $359,117.53
FOR PERIOD OF APRIL 12, 2002 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2002.
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. (1) APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN ELITE HEALTH SERVICES AND PHARMATECH, INC.; (2) APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0280-OJ, PHARMATECH, INC., URINALYSIS DRUG SCREENS/TEST CUPS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/6/00. (SHERIFF'S AND JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2 & 3 AS INDICATED BELOW) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/25/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0312-RV, (MOD. #3), AUSTIN QUALITY CAR
WASH;
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0313-RV, (MOD.#2), WSM ENTERPRISES, INC.
D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEAN NORTH; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 00T0314-RV, (MOD.#2), RPM ENTERPRISES, INC.
D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEAN SOUTH.
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO.
PS000036-MB, CJP PROJECT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HERNDON STAUCH
AND ASSOCIATES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR CONTRACT FOR CORRECTIONS
SOFTWARE (CSC) FOR LICENSE TO USE CSC'S PROBATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FOR THE COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
24. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE OF THE CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY
SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BANK ONE, N.A., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to 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
26. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed two weeks.
27. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
28. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR EAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
29. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR SOUTHWEST METRO
PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 2
Pulled from the agenda.
30. 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
Pulled from the agenda.
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM COBB MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS)
1
Postponed one week.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THOROUGHBRED FARMS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (ODEN; ENVIRONMENTAL). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFNG FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. DENNY O. DENSON & MARILYN S. SIMPSON (JOY DUNCAN RESALE DEED) AND APPROVE RATIFICATION OF APPROVAL OF OFFER OF SALE FOR LOT 14, BLOCK 2, MOUNTAIN VIEW, PLAT NO. 4/243. 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 23, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - BRAD
COX ADDITION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 11.91 ACRES - FM 973 - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO - BROOKFIELD ESTATES - (LONG FORM PLAT - 225 LOTS - 57.6 ACRES - DESSAU ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE - CLOYD LAND - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 4.881 ACRES - DERECHO DRIVE AND CLEMENTE CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE FOR 4 RESIDENTIAL LOTS TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR - GARFIELD ESTATES - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 6 LOTS - 9.283 ACRES - CALDWELL LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE FACILITY - COA ETJ. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WERKENTHIN SECTIONS 3, 4, 5 & 6, FOUR SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR OAK SHORES ON LAKE AUSTIN SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C10. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 21, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 45-48, COMANCHE TRAIL NO. 3 RESUBDIVISION - (AMENDED PLAT - 3 LOTS - 1.936 ACRES - MOUNTAIN TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - LCRA OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 23, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVIEW OPTIONS TO REVISE THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2002
12:45 P.M.
314 WEST 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL TOUR THE COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER CONSTRUCTION SITE LOCATED AT 5010 OLD MANOR ROAD.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, YEAR 2 (FY 2003) JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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