Travis County Commssioners Court
July 9, 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 9, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM #16)
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2. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM #17)
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3. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM #18)
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4. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM #19)
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5. TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M. DISCUSSION RELATING TO $225,000,000
HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY INDIANA HEALTH FACILITY FINANCING
AUTHORITY, A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE
THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ON THE CAMPUSES OF CERTAIN HOSPITALS AND RELATED FACILITIES OWNED OR OPERATED
BY DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN. (ACTION ITEM # 34)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JIM GALETTO ON HIS RETIREMENT
FROM TRAVIS COUNTY INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT.
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7. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE ADJUSTMENT
OF THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE TO EQUAL THE UNIVERSAL LIVING WAGE AS DEVISED
BY HOUSE THE HOMELESS, INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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8. INTRODUCTION OF JAMES E. PRITCHARD TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
(COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
9. TO BE TAKEN UP AT 9:30 A.M. 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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10. A. ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR $1,281,751 IN FEDERAL FUNDS TO
PURCHASE 22 PROPERTIES IN THE FLOODPPLAIN OF ONION CREEK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FOR $34,613 GRANT TO PREPARE A FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. CONSIDER SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST FOR PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVE RELATED BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR $15,120 TRANSFER
FROM THE ALLOCATED RESERVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
D. CONSIDER MODIFICATION NOS. 4, 5 AND/OR 6 TO CONTRACT PS000307-JJ,
DONALD R. WARD AND ASSOCIATES, PROFESSIONAL BUYOUT GRANT SERVICES FOR THE
FEMA ONION CREEK BUYOUT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. CONTRACT WAS
APPROVED ON 8/1/00.
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11. APPROVE VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION
OF A PORTION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION
1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to Consent.
12. CONSIDER WAIVER OF RETROACTIVITY FROM THE TEXAS PARKS
AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE LAND FOR EAST METROPOLITAN PARK, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to Consent.
13. A. CONSIDER A WAIVER FROM PAYING SUBDIVISION REVIEW
FEES FOR THE BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO IN PRECINCT ONE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR BRIARCREEK SUBDIVISION
SECTION TWO.
C. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK
SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO - (LONGFORM PLAT - 160 LOTS - 75.541 ACRES - BLAKE
MANOR ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY AQUASOURCE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
D. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: BRIARCREEK
SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO-A - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3,557 ACRES - BRIARCREEK
LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUASOURCE -
CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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14. DISCUSS THE TRAVIS COUNTY - CITY OF AUSTIN SINGLE OFFICE
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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15. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT
WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR WESTBANK DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to Consent.
16. 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)
Added to Consent.
17. 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)
Added to Consent.
18. 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)
Added to Consent.
19. 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)
Added to Consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
20. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE REVISED GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN JUVENILE
COURT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO THE EXISTING
PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to Consent.
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS OR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENTS REGARDING GROUP HEALTH BENEFITS:
A. UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
(1) GROUP BASIC LIFE AND AD&D, SUPPLEMENTAL
LIFE AND AD&D, SUPPLEMENTAL SPOUSE LIFE, DEPENDENT LIFE, RETIREE LIFE INSURANCE
(2) LONG TERM DISABILITY
B. FORT DEARBORN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
(1) SHORT TERM DISABILITY
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23. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING
THE RELOCATION OF THE JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
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24. 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 $378,334.32
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 21, 2002 THROUGH JUNE 27, 2002.
Added to Consent.
25. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to Consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
26. 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)
Pulled from the agenda.
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO KANETZKY ELECTRIC, INC. FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES TO CORRECT EMERGENCY POWER DEFICIENCIES AT THE TRAVIS
COUNTY JAIL. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010133-JJ,
CARSON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND PLANNING SERVICES; CONTRACT
APROVED ON 5/22/01. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE BLUE BLUFF ROAD BRIDGE (#169) AT GILLELAND CREEK REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, IFB# B020013-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN FILTER SYSTEMS,
INC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to Consent.
30. APPROVE A 10-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #IL010138-EF BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE
CENTER IN HOUSTON AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PREVENTION OF TOBACCO USE. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
OTHER ITEMS
31. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) HONDA PERSONAL WATER CRAFT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL FUNCTIONS ON LAKE TRAVIS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
32. CONSIDER REQUEST TO INCREASE EXISTING PETTY CASH FUND
THAT ADVANCES EXPENDITURES NEEDED FOR EXTRADITION FROM $1,500.00 TO $3,500.00,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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33. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCOUNT REGISTRATION FORM WITH
TEXASDAILY, AN INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WITH A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL,
AND AUTHORIZING MARY MAYES, HARVEY DAVIS AND LEROY NELLIS AS AUTHORIZED PARTICIPANT
REPRESENTATIVES TO EXECUTE TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXASDAILY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Added to Consent.
34. CONSIDER RESOLUTION APPROVING TAX EXEMPT BOND FINANCING
BY THE INDIANA HEALTH FACILITY FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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35. 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
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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS BASED ON THE APPROVED SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE EPO AND PPO HEALTHCARE PLANS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
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 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 ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, A STREET IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE BALANCE OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 13, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PPLAT OF LOTS 112 & 113, BLOCK PP, TWIN LAKE HILLS - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.41 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 13, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 176 AND A PORTION OF LOT 177, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION THREE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 4.554 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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, JULY 9, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO $10,729,375 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS).
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND BELL-NASH/RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE FOR THE WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION FEES FOR PHASE TWO OF A MIXED-INCOME, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BRIARCREEK.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
COUNTY EMPLOYEE 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.
ADJOURN
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.
ADJOURN
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 INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN FOR FY 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. DISCUSS STATUS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON FY'03 BUDGET ISSUES.
3. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REPORT FROM CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES.
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