Travis County Commssioners Court
June 11, 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 11, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING 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) (ACTION ITEM #14)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SHADY HOLLOW DRIVE
DURING A WEDDING AND RECEPTION ON JUNE 15, 2002 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #15)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRODIE LANE ON JULY
4, 2002 DURING THE SHADY HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. APPROVE A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 2002 AS SAFETY
MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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the discussion.
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING MS. KATY KAPPEL ON HER RETIREMENT
FROM TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION,
FOR HER 17 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN
AND FAMILIES.
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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
6. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
No action required. Repost for next week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER COUNTY'S SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
A. CONSIDER OPERATING LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEXAS DISPOSAL
SYSTEMS, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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the discussion. .
8. 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.
9. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYING THAT CONSTRUCTION OF GRANT-FUNDED
AMENITIES AT SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF ELGIN TO ANNEX FOR FULL-PURPOSE
A PORITON OF COUNTY LINE ROAD OF APPROXIMATELY 5000 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM
THE ELGIN I.S.D. TRACT TO U.S. 290, PRRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
11. DISCUSS "PARKS 2000" UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
12. DISCUSS ALTERNATIVE PROCESS FOR COMPLETING ALL ROAD
MAINTENANCE FY'02 WORK PLAN PROJECTS WITHIN THE FY'02 FISCAL YEAR.
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the discussion.
13. CONSIDER ROAD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH TWIN CREEK
HOLDING, LTD TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT ANDERSON MILL ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Postponed one week.
14. APPROVE AUTHORIZING 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)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SHADY HOLLOW DRIVE
DURING A WEDDING AND RECEPTION ON JUNE 15, 2002 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRODIE LANE ON JULY
4, 2002 DURING THE SHADY HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS PARADE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA) FOR DRUG TREATMENT FUNDS IN
THE DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE COURT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO EXPAND THE
SERVICES OF THE JUVENILE COURT DRUG COURT PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
18. 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.
Pulled from the agenda.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. 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 $236,469.92
FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 24, 2002 THROUGH MAY 30, 2002.
Added to consent.
21. DISCUSS STATUS OF THE HOUSING SERVICES WEATHERIZATION
WAREHOUSE/OFFICE PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
22. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HEAT WAVE OF TEXAS FOR
USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed one week. (As per execuitive session announcement.)
23. DISCUSS AMENDMENT TO OPTION TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
K & J ICE, LTD. (AUSTIN ICE BATS) FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. UNIT 9831 - SETTLE
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
26. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE THE PERMIT FEES FOR COUNTY
RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS BY IMPLEMENTING A VARIABLE FEE SCALE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
27. CONSIDER CO-SPONSORSHIP OF JUMP-ON-IT SUMMER PROGRAM,
AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
28. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONTRACT 02K00101-DM WITH
D.R. KIDD COMPANY, INC. FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT 00T0268-LD (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) FROM LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY TO LEIF JOHNSON FORD. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
30. A. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SURFCONTROL SUPERSCOUT SOFTWARE,
OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV), FROM SET SOLUTIONS, INC. (I.T.S.)
B. APPROVE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SUPERSCOUT SOFTWARE
BY SURFCONTROL.. (I.T.S.)
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
31. CONSIDER ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
32. DISCUSS NEED TO SELECT A PERSON TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON
OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
33. DISCUSS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSTING OF POSITION
OF EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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34. APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING OF ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY
HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (THE WORTHINGTON
AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A, TAXABLE SERIES 2002A-T, AND SUBORDINATE
SERIES 2002B BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
RELATED THERETO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
Pulled from the agenda.
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
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION AND/OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT IN CLAIM FILED BY NADINE GONZALES (MARTINEZ;
FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
Postponed one week.
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN STEPHEN C. KUHNS V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FOR CRIMINAL DISTRICT
COURT EMPLOYEE. 1 AND 3
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 CORRECTINAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
(A) VOTING SESSION OF MAY 21, 2002; AND (B) VOTING SESSION OF MAY 28, 2002.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 16, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 29 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 27, 28 AND 29, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.008 ACRES - WATERFALL HILL PARKWAY - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - NO ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS(THE WORTHINGTON AT WELLS BRANCH APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A, TAXABLE SERIES 2002A-T, AND SUBORDINATE SERIES 2002B; APPROVING A TRUST INDENTURE, A SUBORDINATE TRUST INDENTURE, A FINANCING AGREEMENT, A SUBORDINATE LOAN AGREEMENT, A REGULATORY AND LAND USE RESTRICTION AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ASSIGNMENT AND INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT, AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS OF MAY 14 AND MAY 28, 2002.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS CONTRACT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.
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