Travis County Commssioners Court
July 2, 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, July 2, 2002
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL
EXAMINER'S OFFICE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. RECONSIDER ALL OPTIONS ON HOW TO PROCEED WITH WORK ON
TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE SITING ORDINANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE
BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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4. 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). (COMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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5. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF ESCROW ASSOCIATED WITH A CASH
SECURITY AGREEMENT PROVIDED TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FM 1825
AND SARAH'S CREEK DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Pulled from the agenda.
6. APPROVE GRANTING OF AN EASEMENT TO BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVE, INC. FOR PROVIDING AN ELECTRIC UTILITY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST
METRO PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO
HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY §10.021.
B. APPROVE REQUISITION AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR
AND TREASURER'S OFFICE TO REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES AS LISTED.
Added to consent.
8. 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
9. A. DISCUSS BENEFITS COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING ACTUARIAL
STUDY THAT ADDRESSES THE FY 2003 PLAN YEAR CONTRIBUTION LEVELS FOR THE HOSPITAL
AND INSURANCE FUND-COUNTY EMPLOYEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE
RENEWAL OF UNITED HEALTHCARE AGREEMENTS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2002 FOR:
1. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
AGREEMENT;
2. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORTING
AND INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT;
3. AGREEMENT COLLATERAL TO
POLICY FOR EXCESS RISK COVERAGE; AND
4. COBRA ADMINISTRATION/RETIREE
BILLING ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT.
C. (1) DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR ACTIVE COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ON HEALTHCARE
BENEFITS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002 AT 4:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.
(2) SCHEDULE A SPECIAL VOTING
SESSION ON FY'03 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANS ON THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2002 AT 1:30
P.M.
D. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO REQUIRE
AN INCREASE IN HEALTHCARE OFFICE CO-PAY FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN MEDICAL SPECIALISTS.
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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 $463,758.12
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 14, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 20, 2002.
Added to consent.
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. AUSTIN ICE BATS - SETTLE
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON
AGING FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEERS PROGRAM (RSVP) IN HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FOR THE 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE
GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE REVISED GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL
COURTS. THE GRANT REVISION INCREASES THE AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDS REQUESTED.
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14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
15. CONSIDER ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RONALD G. SCHWIER,
SR., MELODY M. SCHIER AND RONALD G. SCHWIER, JR. FOR THE USE OF A PARCEL OF
LAND AS A RADIO ANTENNA TOWER SITE FOR THE 9-1-1 RDMT REGIONAL TRUNKED RADIO
PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE NEWLY
RENOVATED HOUSING SERVICES OFFICES AT 5201 CESAR CHAVEZ AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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17. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed until 7/9/02.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
18. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RFP #P020068-OJ,
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, FOR PAY PHONE SERVICES FOR
INMATES AND THE PUBLIC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC. FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE
DRAINAGE PROJECT, PURSUANT TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE
ANN. SECTION 262.024 (a)(4), AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT AND THE TNR
EXECUTIVE MANAGER TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MARK II SURVIVAIR UPGRADE,
IFB B020108-MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, KIMCO SERVICES, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF LEXMARK PRINTERS, RFO-O020127-SP,
OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM DELL MARKETING COMPUTER L.P. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE A ONE (1)-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.
5) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990141, IBM, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF AS/400 HARDWARE;
CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/4/99. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL010138-LB BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE
CENTER IN HOUSTON AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR YOUTH VIOLENCE STUDY. (HHSD) (COOMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. DECLARE CERTAIN AIRCRAFT AND PRINTING EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 ET.SEQ. OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY CLERK ON THE VOTER OUTREACH/EDUCATION
PROGRAM FOR THE NEW VOTING SYSTEM.
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26. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR EMPLOYEES WITH TAKE HOME VEHICLES AND APPROVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY WANT TO ADD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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27. DISCUSS PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH ONE DEBT SERVICE FUND
AND TO SET ONE DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE AT THE TIME OF BUDGET APPROVAL, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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28. ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM THE CONGREGATION
BETH ISRAEL TO BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR CANINE SUPPLIES OR TRAINING.
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE REQUEST TO INCREASE EXISTING PETTY CASH FUND
THAT ADVANCES EXPENDITURES NEEDED FOR EXTRADITION FROM $1,500.00 TO $3,500.00.
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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30. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
FOR COUNTY RESPONSE TO PARTICIPATE IN JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE
NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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31. 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
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AT 4404 BRANDT ROAD (H & H BALLROOM), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION JC-0518 REGARDING CITY AND COUNTY PLATTING JURISDICTION IN THE ETJ UNDER HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. 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
36. 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 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 18, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: MI TIERRA (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.54 ACRES (ALSO KNOWN AS TRACT 6, LAS BRISAS, AN UNRECORDED SUBDIVISION) - RODRIGUEZ ROAD AT GUERRERO LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: MCKINNEY PARK EAST (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 311 LOTS - 51.707 ACRES - WINTER HAVEN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR A NEW PART OF IMPERIAL DRIVE NORTH IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR COMMONS FORD CANYON, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 4 AND PHASE B SECTIONS 2, 3 AND 4, FOUR SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE III (LONG FORM PLAT - 52 LOTS - 99.273 ACRES - CITY PARK ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM (LCRA) - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 9, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE CLOSURE OF BLUE BLUFF ROAD BETWEEN OLD HIGHWAY 20 AND LINDELL LANE FOR THE DURATION OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE #169 IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C11. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 6,
2002 TO:
A. APPROVE THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE
1 IRRIGATION TRACT;
B. APPROVE THE TOTAL VACATION OF REPLAT OF LOT 2 OF STEINER
RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT; AND
C. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SECOND
REPLAT OF LOT 2 STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT (LONG FORM PLAT - 1
LOT - 723.39 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO WORK WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY
IN EXPLORING THE CREATION AND OPERATION OF A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 2, 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.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
COUNTY EMPLOYEE/RETIREES PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002, ** 4:00 P.M. **
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES ON HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2003 BUDGET.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2002, ** 6:00 P.M. **
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED FY 2003 BUDGET AND COUNTY SERVICES.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
SPECIAL VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CONSIDER EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PLAN FOR FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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