Travis County Commssioners Court
June 25, 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, June 25, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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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the discussion.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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the discussion.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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the discussion.
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.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. 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)
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the discussion.
4. A. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A
PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 3 -
(LONG FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 6.188 ACRES - TWIN CREEK PARKWAY - FISCAL POSTED
WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - R-O-W NO SEWAGE SERVICE REQUIRED, CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 4 - (LONG
FORM PLAT - 69 LOTS - 29.538 ACRES - TWIN CREEK PARKWAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH
TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CEDAR PARK
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TWIN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 7 - (LONG
FORM PLAT - 76 LOTS - 21.7508 ACRES - TWIN CREEK PARKWAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH
TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK - CEDAR PARK
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
5. 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).
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. CONSIDER REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, SECTION 10.060,
SALARY CONTINUATION POLICY ADDENDUM, APPLICABLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
INJURED DURING PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES, TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 3, SECTION
52e OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS.
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the discussion.
8. 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)
Pulled from the agenda.
9. A. PRESENTATION OF INTRANET DESKTOP OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE PRINTING
AND DISTRIBUTION OF AN HRMD OPEN ENROLLMENT STUFFER FOR JULY 1, 2002 PAYROLL.
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the discussion.
10. 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 $243,934.47
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 7, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2002.
Added to consent.
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. ROBIN MORGAN/ALLSTATE INSURANCE - SETTLE
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. A. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SURFCONTROL SUPERSCOUT SOFTWARE OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM SET SOLUTIONS, INC. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SUPERSCOUT SOFTWARE
BY SURFCONTROL. (I.T.S.)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020213EF BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR VARIOUS SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAVIS
COUNTY'S FIVE (5) RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed two weeks.
15. APPROVE AWARD OF A QISV (QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMM
VENDOR) STATE CATALOG PURCHASE, RFO NO. O020109-LC TO IBM CORPORATION FOR
PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE FOR IBM HARDWARE. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT MA010050, LASON,
INC., MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, TO ADD EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED
ON 1/2/01. (RMCR, DA'S) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020006-LB WITH BARRINGER
LEGAL COPIES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES. (COUNTY
ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING - PRE-TRIAL
SERVICES, RFP NO. P020092-OJ, TO THE BEST RESPONSIVE OFFEROR, GENERAL SECURITY
SERVICES CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. 00K0716-DM
WITH AUSTIN BRIDGE & ROAD, INC. BURLESON-MANOR ROAD ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ROAD RECYCLING, IFB NO. B020114-RG,
TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) FORD CROWN VICTORIAS FROM
THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98858, APPROVED
BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 1/27/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. IL000261MQ WITH
CITY OF AUSTIN FOR DAY LABOR SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/1/00. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE III, PROJECT
1, IFB #B020100-JJ TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, MAC, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT
TO SECTION 263.151 ET.SEQ. OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE A SIX (6)-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.
1) TO CONTRACT NO. CONTRACT NO. 02T0143RG, DELL MARKETING, FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/26/02. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, IFB B020091-OJ TO THE FOLLOWING FOR TNR:
A. PHILLIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS: ITEMS 1, 2, 3 AND 12;
B. SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT: ITEMS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10, 11 AND 13.
Added to consent.
27. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COUNTYWIDE FURNITURE,
IFB B020101-OJ, TO THE FOLLOWING:
a. CORPORATE EXPRESS: FOR HON, HUMANSCALE, MAYLINE, KIMBALL,
AND NATIONAL PRODUCTS;
b. NEUTRAL POSTURE: FOR NEUTRAL POSTURE ERGONOMICS PRODUCTS;
c. ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS: FOR SUPERIOR CHAIR CRAFT
PRODUCTS;
d. THE CHAIR MAN: FOR MERIT SEATING PRODUCTS;
e. OFFICESOURCE LTD.: FOR MILLER (BIG & TALL), GLOBE AND
VIRCO PRODUCTS; AND
f. WE BID FURNITURE: FOR LA-Z-BOY AND ABCO PRODUCTS (FAC.
MGMT).
B. DUE TO A TIE BID FOR GLOBAL PRODUCTS, DETERMINE CONTRACT
AWARDEE BY DRAWING LOTS PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.027(b).
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28. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SIGN MATERIALS; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/14/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 01T0193-RG, VULCAN SIGNS;
B. NO. 01T0194-RG, CUSTOM PRODUCTS CORP;
C. NO. 01T0195-RG, NIPPON CARBIDE INDUSTRIES USA;
D. NO. 01T0196-RG, UNISTRUT/TELESPAR;
E. NO. 01T0197-RG, NORTHWEST PIPR COMPANY; AND
F. NO. 01T0198-RG, 3M CORP.
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES TO
CORRECT EMERGENCY POWER DEFICIENCIES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL FROM THE COMPETITIVE
PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING
ACT.
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OTHER ITEMS
30. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH ONE DEBT SERVICE
FUND AND TO SET ONE DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE AT THE TIME OF BUDGET APPROVAL.
Postponed until July 2.
31. APPROVE SETTING A PARCEL TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2002.
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the discussion.
32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR MAY 2002.
(AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
33. 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
34. 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
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORP. (M & C BUILDERS, INC. RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. GOLDEN K. BUTLER (JORDAN-WHITFIELD, INC. RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. NASH PHILLIPS COPUS, INC. (BARNEY HALLMAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. GENE A. ROSS (BARNEY HALLMAN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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
40. 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
41. 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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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 11, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: LOCKHART ADDITION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.00 ACRES - SCHMIDT LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: FRNKA SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.094 ACRES - PEDERNALES CANYON DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE WASTEWATER - NO ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 23, 2002 FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 60 AND 61, BLOCK PP, TWIN LAKE HILLS - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.58 ACRES - TWIN LAKE LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 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 25, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE (A) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (B) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-23, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS STATUS OF FY'03 BUDGET ISSUES.
2. DISCUSS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES.
3. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR ON EXPANDED REVENUE COLLECTION OPPORTUNITIES.
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE SECOND REVENUE ESTRIMATE FOR FY'03 FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR.
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