Travis County Commssioners Court
May 28, 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.
Tuesay, May 28, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING TRAVIS COUNTY PEACE
OFFICERS HONORED BY THE 100 CLUB OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR HEROIC ACTION DURING
THE NOVEMBER 2001 FLOODS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED
AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
4. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY-WIDE EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION
CARD POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CAPTEX APPLICATIONS FOR SLUDGE AND
SEPTAGE REGISTRATION #710855 AND #MSW 42023, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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the discussion.
6. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS AND SIDEWALKS IN PART
THREE OF AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE TWO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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the discussion.
7. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #01-1140 RELATING
TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WAREHOUSE AT 4404 BRANDT ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
8. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT AND FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE - MEDWAY RANCH PHASE I - (SHORTFORM - 2 LOTS - 36.25 ACRES
- PECAN DRIVE - NO FISCAL - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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the discussion.
9. TAKE UP AT 2:00 P.M. CONSIDER COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE SITING
ORDINANCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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10. DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSED
RULES GOVERNING REGIONAL MOBILITY AUHTORITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Taken up in Executive Session.
11. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF
SUBDIVISION SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On Consent.
12. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES IN SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
On Consent.
13. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL
FOR SHADY HOLLOW WEST, A SUBDIVIDSION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On Consent.
14. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT AND FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE - RIVER DANCE PHASE ONE - (LONGFORM - 37 LOTS - 101.74 ACRES
- QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED - TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
On Consent.
15. CONSIDER CLASSIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROGRAM
MANAGER (TNR) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE (USFWS) THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD) FOR
THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE PROGRAM IN TNR. THE GRANT APPLIES FOR $15
MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDS AND HAS AN UP TO $5 MILLION DOLLAR MATCH
REQUIREMENT THAT WILL NEED TO BE DISCUSSED AS PART OF THE FY'03 BUDGET PROCESS.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
THE GRANT APPLICATION CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
ACT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THIS REQUEST EXTENDS THE PROGRAM
UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT IS AVAILABLE.
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the discussion.
17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. DISCUSS STATUS OF THE HOUSING SERVICES WEATHERIZATION
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
19. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF REIMBURSEMENT
PAYMENT OF $238,816.24 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 10, 2002 THROUGH MAY 16, 2002.
On Consent.
20. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On Consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC., RFQ #Q020099-JJ.
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER LINE PROJECT.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
On Consent.
22. A. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT
MODIFICATION/ WORK ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. JC020108DM, MINOR CONSTRUCTION
AND RENOVATION SERVICES, BARECKY CONBSTRUCTION CO. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING OFFICE TO AWARD THE REMAINING CONSTRUCTION
ITEMS FOR THE WEATHERIZATION WAREHOUSE/OFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT TO ONE OF
THE TWO MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACTORS. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR UPS PRODUCTS,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QISV PROGRAM FROM POWERWARE. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
On Consent.
24. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR CLEAN INVESTMENT COUNSELING
CENTER (CICC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,071.00. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
25. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020087-RG, ROAD
RECYCLING AND REBID. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On Consent.
OTHER ITEMS
26. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY
2003 BUDGET PROCESS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
27. APPROVE INCLUSION OF UNAFFILIATED CHARITIES THAT MEET
THE TRAVIS COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FY 2002-2003
COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN.
Postponed one week.
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On Consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
29. 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
30. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
31. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HEAT WAVE OF TEXAS FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
32. CONSIDER OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN EAST METRO PARK LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OFFER FROM ROBERT ECKERT FOR LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LOTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. 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.
35. 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.
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 MAY 14, 2002.
C4. APPOINT CINDY JORDAN ASHBY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH MAY 2005 (REPLACES LEE ANN ALEXANDER). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HARP SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 9.26 ACRES - TRENTON DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. A. APPROVE A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO:
CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMERCIAL - (LONGFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 20.34 ACRES - VICTORIA
STATION BOULEVARD - BOND - WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES FOR VICTORIA STATION BOULEVARD, A STREET IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 11, 2002 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SHADY HOLLOW DRIVE DURING A WEDDING AND RECEPTION ON JUNE 15, 2002 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 11, 2002 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRODIE LANE ON JULY 4, 2002 DURING THE SHADY HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 25, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 BLOCK 1 SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION THREE AND LOT 5 BLOCK 1 SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION FOUR - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 3.14 ACRES - LANTERN DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 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 MAY 14, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE A BUDGET TRANSFER AND AN INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES 2001-1.
2. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 23, APRIL 30, AND MAY 7, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2002.
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