Travis County Commssioners Court
May 14, 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 14, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT
LINES BETWEEN LOTS 68 & 69 AND LOTS 69 & 70, BLOCK L, APACHE SHORES SECTION
NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM
# 11)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK,
PHASE 1 - (AMENDED PLAT - 76 LOTS - 36.656 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY LIMITS OF LAKEWAY EXCEPT FOR ADDITIONAL
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR FLINTROCK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM
# 12)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK,
PHASE 2 - (AMENDED PLAT - 75 LOTS - 35.026 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY LIMITS OF LAKEWAY EXCEPT FOR ADDITIONAL
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR FLINTROCK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM
# 13)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK"
MAY 12 THROUGH MAY 18 AND "NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY" MAY 15,
2002.
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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.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
CARD POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
6. RECEIVE REPORT ON CRIME PREVENTION INSTITUTE CY 2001
CONTRACT EXPENDITURES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. A. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF JONESTOWN TO ANNEX
FOR FULL-PURPOSE THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF REED PARKS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, LAURA
REED PARK AND DAVE REED PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JONESTOWN
FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF LAURA REED PARK AND DAVE REED PARK AND FOR TRANSFER
OF TITLE OF THE PARK LAND TO THE CITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion.
8. CONSIDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TWIN CREEK HOLDING, LTD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER Postponed one week.
9. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION,
INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LIGHTING AND CUSTOM STREET SIGNS IN THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF QUINLAN PARK ROAD, PHASE II, FROM STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD
TO STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER EXTENSION OF THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION
UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD
OF ONE YEAR (UNTIL JULY 14, 2003). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT
TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT
LINES BETWEEN LOTS 68 & 69 AND LOTS 69 & 70, BLOCK L, APACHE SHORES SECTION
NO. 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK,
PHASE 1 - (AMENDED PLAT - 76 LOTS - 36.656 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY LIMITS OF LAKEWAY EXCEPT FOR ADDITIONAL
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR FLINTROCK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE A REVISION OF A PLAT AND APPROVE FOR RECORDING
THE REVISED PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK,
PHASE 2 - (AMENDED PLAT - 75 LOTS - 35.026 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY LIMITS OF LAKEWAY EXCEPT FOR ADDITIONAL
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATED FOR FLINTROCK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT
DEFENSE FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF INDIGENT DEFENSE EXPENSES IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
A NEW GRANT THAT PROVIDES A PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF INDIGENT DEFENSE EXPENSES.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH FOR A NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/BREAKFAST PROGRAM IN JUVENILE COURT.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL
SERVICE FOR A RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTRACT INCREASES THE AWARD FROM THE GRANTOR BY $2,257.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A PROJECT SPOTLIGHT-GANG PREVENTION PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE COURT. THE GRANT CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 02.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. APPROVE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, YEAR 2 (FY 2003) JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS FOR EACH
DEPARTMENT FOR WHICH CONSENSUS HAS BEEN REACHED, EXCEPT DEPARTMENTS THAT SHARE
TITLES WITH NON-CONSENSUS DEPARTMENTS.
B. VERTICAL EXPANSION OF CURRENT PAY STRUCTURE/SCALE TO
INCLUDE PAY GRADES 28 - 32.
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the discussion.
17. DISCUSS SAFETY MEASURES AT THE EXPOSITION CENTER FOR
THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY AND APPROVE WAIVER OF FEES FOR SHERIFF'S
PATROL VEHICLES. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT OF $296,611.57 TO UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR CLAIMS PAID FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COVERED BY TRAVIS COUNTY'S HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE
FUND FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 26, 2002 THROUGH MAY 2, 2002.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE HOGEYE ROAD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, IFB B020019-DM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
21. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB
WITH ASSESSNET FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES,
IFB# B020082-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS: (A) PRIMARY CONTRACT TO LOW
BIDDER, ALL POINTS MOVING & STORAGE, INC. (B) SECONDARY CONTRACT TO SECOND
LOW BIDDER, GRAEBEL MOVERS. (FACILITIES MGT/COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) TORO WORKMAN PERSONNEL CARRIERS
FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98858,
APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 27, 1998. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) GRADALLS OFF STATE CONTRACT
FROM WAUKESHA PEARCE INDUSTRIES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020089-RV, BOAT, BOAT
MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS. (T.C.S.O./TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES,
TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B020077-LC, TO THE LOW BIDDER, PROFESSIONAL CABLING
SERVICES, INC. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0207-MP, LANE MCDUFF, FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 7/31/01. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/1/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0323-LD, GRAINGER; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0324-LD, ALAMO IRON WORKS.
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0180-EH, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, FOR FLEXIBLE BASE MATERIALS,
TYPE 'A'; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/17/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0183-MP, CAPTEX, INC., FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/31/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING PROJECT, IFB #B020021-JJ,
TP THE LOW BIDDER, MAC, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
Postponed.
OTHER ITEMS
33. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CUSTOMER ACCOUNT, USER
AND REPETITIVE TRANSFER AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS (WIRE
TRANSFER).
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the discussion.
34. CONSIDER DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE PROPOSAL FOR DRUG
DIVERSION COURT (SHORT) PROSECUTION SUPPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATION ACTION.
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the discussion.
35. APPROVE THE FY 2001 AND FY 2000 SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES
OF FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (SINGLE AUDIT REPORT) AS REQUIRED BY THE GRANTING
AGENCY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATE COMPTROLLERS REQUEST FOR AGREEMENT TO EXTEND PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS PERTAINING TO AUDIT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM RECEIVED FROM CCC GROUP, INC. AT THE BLACKWELL/THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA. 2
41. DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACQUISITION SITES FOR EAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. PELZEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.; NO.01-0036; IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS (THIRD COURT OF APPEALS CAUSE NO. 03-99-00862-CV; 126TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, CAUSE NO. 95-12465) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLUOR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; NO. 02-50378; IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (USDC CIVIL ACTION NO.A-00-CA-021-SS). 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 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 30, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE SECTION 5-A - (LONG FORM PLAT - 62 LOTS - 12.41 ACRES - SCHEBLER STREET - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MOORE'S CROSSING MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 18, 2002 TO APPROVE A PLAT VACATION AND REPLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: ASHTON WOODS - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 16.057 ACRES - MCNEIL DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN
AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LIMESTONE AND
GUADALUPE COUNTIES TO HOUSE INMATES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
A.2
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 30, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO $17,985,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE PARK AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT).
2. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO $24,800,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WELLS BRANCH SENIORS PROJECT).
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