Travis County Commssioners Court
May 21, 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 21, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AN 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)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS 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)
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the discussion.
3. RECEIVE INPUT FROM COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICIALS REGARDING
PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARD POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION HONORING UNITED STATES FISH AND
WILDLIFE SERVICE FIELD SUPERVISOR, DAVID FREDERICK, FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF
SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL
DAY.
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the discussion.
6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25,
2002 AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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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
7. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FIRE MARSHAL HIRING COMMITTEE
TO APPOINT DENNIS K. HAAS AS TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL, EFFECTIVE MAY 22,
2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
8. RECEIVE REPORT ON CRIME PREVENTION INSTITUTE CY 2001
CONTRACT EXPENDITURES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
Taken in Executive Session.
9. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
CARD POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
10. DISCUSS PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY TESTIMONY REGARDING IMPLEMENTATION
OF HB 1445 (77TH LEGISLATURE) BEFORE THE SENATE INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
COMMITTEE ON MAY 28, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
11. CONSIDER THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE
ORDER #108875 OF APRIL 25, 2002 RELATING TO SH130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
12. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE FOR MAINTENANCE OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
ON MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY AT THE ENTRANCE OF MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
13. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
TO RIVER HILLS ROAD IN REFERENCE TO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN AUSTIN LAKE HILLS
SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On consent.
14. CONSIDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TWIN CREEK
HOLDING, LTD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Pulled from the agenda.
15. APPROVE AN 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)
On consent.
16. 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)
On consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION
ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE TCADA SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
COURT. THE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE GRANT FUNDS BY $3,849.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
On consent.
18. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. CONSIDER INCREASE TO THE SELF-INSURED WORKERS COMPENSATION
ESCROW ACCOUNT TPA CONTRACTUAL FUNDING AGREEMENT BY AN AMOUNT OF $84,643.48,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT OF $433,886.22
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 MAY
3, 2002 THROUGH MAY 9, 2002.
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the discussion.
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIIONS:
A. TNR SATELLITE FOUR FIRE - SETTLE
B. TERESA KAY DAY - DENY
On consent.
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
23. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS020098JW FOR THE JUVENILE BATTERER'S
INTERVENTION PREVENTION PROGRAM, RFS NO. S020083JW, TO SAFEPLACE. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO LEASE AGREEMENT NO. LA000263MQ
WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS & CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT.
(DISTRICT CLERK)
On consent.
25. APPROVE A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.4)
TO CONTRACT NO. MA990141, IBM, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF AS/400 HARDWARE;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 4, 1999. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT 01T0187-RG, TONER PLUS, FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 8/18/01. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT 01T0184-RV, HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. D/B/A, JIFFY LUBE,
FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/31/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING, IFB B020096-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED BIDDERS (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. AUSTIN CHRONICLE CORP., AUSTIN, TEXAS;
B. DAO, TIEN NHAT, AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND
C. HILL COUNTRY NEWS, CEDAR PARK, TEXAS.
On consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING
OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO
PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING PROJECT, IFB #B020021-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
30. APPROVE AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEM
VENDOR), STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O020081-LC TO CLEAR TECHNOLOGIES,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF IBM AS/400 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On consent.
31. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION WITH BINDVIEW CORPORATION
FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.
OTHER ITEMS
32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH
OF APRIL 2002.
On consent.
33. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
NO. 15.
On consent.
34. CONSIDER FUNDING OPTIONS FOR INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LIMESTONE AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES TO HOUSE
INMATES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
35. 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
36. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
Postponed one week.
37. 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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION IN OTIS DANIELS (FRASIER; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
Postponed one week.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 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 MAY 7, 2002.
C4. APPOINT RACHELLE VEGA TO THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH MAY 2005. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4H, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 11, 2002 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 823 AND 824, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 18, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF 11.076 ACRES PORTION OF LOT 9, LICK CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 11.076 ACRES - FOSSIL TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 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 MAY 7, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
AND
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL JOINT WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2002, 2:00 P.M.
STATE CAPITOL EXTENSION, CONGRESS AVENUE
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE HEARING ROOM E1.030
FLOOR E1
1. DISCUSS STATUS AND SCHEDULE OF SH 130 EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
2. DISCUSS SH130/SH45/LOOP 1 NORTH RIGHT OF WAY FUNDING AGREEMENT AND TXDOT MINUTE ORDERS.
3. DISCUSS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY RULES.
4. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE REGARDING REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITIES.
5. DISCUSS CREATION OF REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
6. DISCUSS NORTH AMERICA'S SUPERHIGHWAY COALITION (NASCO).
7. DISCUSS NEXT STEPS/OTHER ISSUES ON REGIONAL MOBILITY ISSUES.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 24, 2003 5:08 PM