Travis County Commssioners Court
June 4, 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, June 4, 2002
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
No action necessary.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. TAKE UP AT 9:10 A.M. CONSIDER COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE SITING
ORDINANCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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3. APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR COMANCHE TRAIL ESTATES
SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO THE AUTO THEFT
PREVENTION AUTHORITY APPLICATION, ORIGINALLY APPROVED ON 04/30/02. THE AMENDMENT
HAS NO FISCAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY AND ACCOUNTS FOR A PERSONNEL CHANGE THAT
OCCURRED AFTER THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORIGINAL APPLICATION.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 03.
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
6. REVISED WORDING: CONSIDER LAPSE OF FUNDING FOR A VEHICLE
IN CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 OFFICE AND CREATE FUNDING FOR VEHICLE IN CONSTABLE
PRECINCT 2, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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 $476,814.73
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 17, 2002 THROUGH MAY 23, 2002.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AGENT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
AUTHORIZE USE OF MASTER AGREEMENT 41421 WITH OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES
FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE
AND EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION FOR THE
PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PIPING REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IFB
#B020024-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUS-TEX SERVICE STATION EQUIPMENT, INC. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAILERS, IFB #B020079-RV,
TO THE SOLE BIDDER, MAGNUM TRAILERS. (EMERGENCY SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BINDVIEW
CORPORATION FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, IFB #B020088-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: (SHERIFF)
A. HOYT ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR LINE ITEM 1;
B. SUPER NOVA FOR LINE ITEM 4; AND
C. EXCEPT FOR LINE ITEMS 1 AND 4 ABOVE, REJECT BIDS RECEIVED
FOR IFB NO. B020088-MP, HOMELAND DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, AND REBID. (SHERIFF)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0166-MP, ACRATOD OF AUSTIN, INC. FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 6/28/01. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 00T0329-LD, HERRERA & SONS JANITORIAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES,
TNR SHOPS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/8/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND ADDITION OF LINE ITEMS
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0326-LD, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND RELATED SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/8/00. (TNR,
SHERIFF, FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0188-LD, GASTON & SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS FOR AUCTIONEERING SERVICES,
VEHICLES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/7/01. (PURCHASING-FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/14/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0205-LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0206-LD, TRIPLE S PETROLEUM.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR CLEAN INVESTMENT COUNSELING
CENTER (CICC) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,071.00. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR UPS PRODUCTS,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QISV PROGRAM FROM POWERWARE. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
21. CONSIDER RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS
TO CONTINUE TO FUND STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEAR
2003. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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22. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY
2003 BUDGET PROCESS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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23. A. CONSIDER INCLUSION OF UNAFFILIATED CHARITIES THAT
MEET THE TRAVIS COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FY
2002-2003 COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. ADDED ITEM: DISCUSS NEED TO SELECT A PERSON TO SERVE AS
CHAIRPERSON OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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24. APPROVE REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15TH
PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION
DAY - "JUNETEENTH" CELEBRATION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING OF ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (PARK AT WELLS
BRANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2002A, TAXABLE SERIES 2002B, SUBORDINATE
SERIES 2002C, AND JUNIOR SUBORDINATE SERIES 2002D BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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26. DISCUSS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSTING OF POSITION
OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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27. 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
28. 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
29. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE LEASE PROPOSAL BETWEEN 1825 FORTVIEW, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR
THE LEASE AT 1622 RIVERSIDE DRIVE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. 2
Postponed one week.
30. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN HARRY WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 209 WEST 9TH. 2
31. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC. 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. LOUIS AND DORIS DAVIS (NEW LINCOLN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. 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.
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS)
1
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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. REVISED ITEM: MAKE APPOINTMENT OF MARVIN MASSIE TO THE AGING ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL TO REPLACE BETTY ROBBINS, WHO RESIGNED. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C4. APPOINT ROSIE RAMON-DURAN TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C5. APPROVE A FINAL PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SPRING WILLOW CREEK - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 25 LOTS - 9.64 ACRES - ORA LANE - BOND WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - CITY OF AUSTIN WATER AND WASTEWATER - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 CONSIDER A TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS (TCJS)
VARIANCE REQUEST TO INCREASE THE REMOTE COURT HOLDING CELLS CAPACITY IN THE
CJC COURTROOMS FROM TEN (10) INMATES TO SIXTEEN (16) INMATES PER FLOOR, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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A.2 CONSIDER COMMENTS 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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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action necessary.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (PARK AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2002A, TAXABLE SERIES 2002B, SUBORDINATE SERIES 2002C, AND JUNIOR SUBORDINATE SERIES 2002D, APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF A TRUST INDENTURE, A LOAN AGREEMENT, NOTES, DEEDS OF TRUST AND A REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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