Travis County Commssioners Court
June 18, 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 18, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM # 10)
2. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM# 11)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 13TH ANNUAL EMPLOYEES "JUNETEENTH - EMANCIPATION DAY" CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED
AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. 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.
6. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS RELATING TO HB 1445 AND SUBDIVISION APPROVAL AUTHORITY WITHIN THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
7. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF FISCAL FOR THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4E AND 4F SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
8. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR FOREST BLUFF SUBDIVISION SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9. REQUEST WAIVER OF LOCAL MATCH FUND REQUIREMENT ON FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM PROJECTS TO REPLACE BRIDGE #154 (OLD HIGHWAY 20 AT GILLELAND CREEK) AND BRIDGE #113 (OLD MANOR ROAD AT WALNUT CREEK) AND RESOLVE TO PERFORM STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS EQUIVALENT TO THE MATCHING REQUIREMENTS ON BRIDGE #112 (OLD MANOR ROAD), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
10. 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)
11. 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)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
12. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT IN THE
SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) GRANT
IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY 02 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT CONTRACT INCREASES THE
GRANT AWARD FOR THIS PROGRAM BY $251,153.
13. APPROVE TRANSFER FROM CIVIL COURTS ATTORNEY FEES LINE-ITEM TO FACILITIES MANAGEMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2002 BUDGET.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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)
16. DISCUSS STATUS OF THE HOUSING SERVICES WEATHERIZATION WAREHOUSE/OFFICE PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17. ADOPT AN ORDER ADDING CHAPTER 45 ENTITLED "DISCOUNTS FOR USE OF CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER FACILITIES BY PUBLIC ENTITIES" TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
18. 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 $321,547.68 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 31, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 6, 2002.
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER ACCEPTING DONATION OF A COMPUTER AND VIDEO CAMERA FROM SPRINT AND AUSTIN INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. 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.)
22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RFP #P020075-OJ TO SAFEGUARD. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON RFP #P020068-OJ, TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. LOCAL DIAL TONE, VOICE AND DATA SERVICE;
B. LONG DISTANCE SERVICE; AND
C. PAY PHONE SERVICES FOR INMATES AND THE PUBLIC.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HOGEYE ROAD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, IFB #B02112-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, DESCO, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STORM AND MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS, IFB B020102-MP, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS, INC. FOR LINE ITEMS 1-6. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT MA980095, TIBURON, SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/14/97. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 01T0052-MP, PRESORT MAILING SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 2) FROM LASON INC.- AUSTIN, TO EXECUTIVE MAILING, INC. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED PLAN WITH MILLIMAN USA, INC. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 9 TO CONTRACT 01K0720-DM WITH HUTCHISON CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ARENA. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT OF CELL LIGHTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL, IFB #B020086-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SCHMIDT ELECTRIC COMPANY, L.P. (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. A. APPROVE DECREASE
OF FUNDS (MODOFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS010173-LC, FACTS COURT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/26/01. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE ADDITIONAL WORK (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT
NO. MA980095, TIBURON, SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED 10/14/97.
(I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. REVISED WORDING: DISCUSS AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIMS FOR THE FOLLOWING: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. ROOFING AND REPAIR SERVICES AT THE RICHARD MOYA PARK
IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,009.53 WITH J-CONN ROOFING AND REPAIR SERVICES, INC.
(RISK MGT); AND
B. EMS BOX REPLACEMENT AT HAMILTON POOL IN THE AMOUNT OF
$475.57 FROM EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. (RISK MGT).
33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISING, IFB B020111-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED BIDDERS: (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. ARRIBA ART AND BUSINESS NEWS, AUSTIN, TEXAS;
B. EL MUNDO NEWSPAPER, AUSTIN, TEXAS;
C. LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER. AUSTIN, TEXAS;
D. OAK HILL GAZETTE, AUSTIN, TEXAS;
E. THE VILLAGER, AUSTIN, TEXAS; AND
F. WESTLAKE PICAYUNE, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
OTHER ITEMS
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY CLERK ON THE VOTER OUTREACH/EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE NEW VOTING SYSTEM.
35. 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.
36. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILLIAMSON COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE CAPITAL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE. THIS AMENDMENT ALLOWS FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE USE OF TWO VEHICLES FOR THE GRANT YEAR OF JUNE 1, 2001 TO MAY 31, 2002 OUT OF THE NARCOTICS TASK FORCE BUDGET FOR SUPPLIES AND DIRECT OPERATING EXPENSES.
37. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE USE FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) OF THE GOVERNORS' OFFICE.
38. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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
39. 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
40. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH HEAT WAVE OF TEXAS FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE) 1
41. 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
42. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LES FEMMES CULINAIRES LC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 AND 2
43. 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
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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 JUNE 4, 2002.
C4. REAPPOINT REB WAYNE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A TW0-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 2004. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 9, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, SIESTA SHORES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 9, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF LOT 58, HIGHLAND CLUB VILLAGE SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 9, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 83 AND 84, SANDY CREEK RANCHES PHASE FOUR, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 DISCUSS TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSED REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 18, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. SELECT INVESTMENT FUND FOR TRAVIS 1997A BOND FUND 808226, TRAVIS 1997A REVENUE BOND 808225, AND TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION COLLINWOOD REVENUE FUND 807826.
ADJOURN
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