Travis County Commssioners Court
July 16, 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 16, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE AND PRESENT RESOLUTION DECLARING JULY 14 - 20,
2002 AS "ADULT PROBATION OFFICERS' WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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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.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
3. RENEW LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION IN RELATION TO RECENT
FLOODING AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. ITEMS
4. RECEIVE REPORT ON SOBRIETY CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
5. A. RECEIVE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC
PLAN, JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. RECEIVE INFORMATION ON THE FY'03 BUDGET IMPACT FOR FY'03
JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON CURRENT COMPENSATION POLICIES
AND PRACTICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.
6. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. T-FLEX PLAN FOR FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
(1) AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF PLAN DOCUMENT
(2) SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION
B. T-FLEX PLAN - ADJUST BEFORE TAXES (ABT)
(1) AMENDMENT AND STATEMENT OF PLAN DOCUMENT
(2) SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION
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the discussion.
7. 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 $409,328.91
FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 28, 2002 THROUGH JULY 3, 2002.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO.1 WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE SYSTEMS BENEFIT FUND PROGRAM GRANT
FOR FY 02 IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT AMENDMENT
INCREASES THE GRANT AWARD BY $4,327.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
11. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON ROSS ROAD AT THOME VALLEY ROAD, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM TNR REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY
AT 4404 BRANDT ROAD (H&H BALLROOM), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
13. 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)
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE REVISED SCOPE OF SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO.1)
TO CONTRACT NO. PS020064-JW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, FOR THE SERVICES OF A
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
(JJAEP); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/26/01. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE REVISED SCOPE OF SERVICES (MODIFDICATION NO.
3) TO CONTRACT PS010063-DR, CLEAN INVESTMENTS COUNSELING CENTER, FOR SUBSTANCE
ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 1, 2001.
(DRUG COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE PRICE INCREASE (MODIFICATION NO.4) TO CONTRACT
NO. 00T0105-RG, METROCALL WIRELESS NETWORK, FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 5/1/00. (COUNTYWIDE, RADIO USERS COMMITTEE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (#IL020131-EF),
CITY OF AUSTIN, FOR HOME WEATHERIZATION SERVICES FOR A REVISED CONTRACT EXPIRATION
DATE. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ARC SERVE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT
FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH SHI GOVERNMENT
SOLUTIONS. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010173-LC,
FACTS COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/26/01. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT MA980095, TIBURON,
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/14/97. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH RENEWAL TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT NO. IL990109-OJ BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN/DOWNTOWN
AUSTIN ALLIANCE; AGREEMENT APPROVED ON 10/27/98. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
22. TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M. DISCUSS THE ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (ASAP) WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES AND
TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTABLES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
23. RECEIVE UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF
REGIONAL AND/OR TRAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
24. ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FROM SHADY
HOLLOW MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO BE USED BY PRECINCT 3 CONSTABLE'S OFFICE
FOR TRAINING TWO CANINES AND THEIR HANDLERS IN DRUG DETECTION AND TRACKING.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
25. CONSIDER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR FOUR (4) HONDA PERSONAL
WATER CRAFT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PATROL FUNCTIONS ON LAKE TRAVIS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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the discussion.
26. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE MONTH
OF JUNE 2002. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
27. 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
28. 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
29. CONSIDER EXERCISE OF OPTION AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR AN EAST METROPOLITAN PARK LOCATED IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.(COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
30. APPROVE REVISION OF DEFINITION OF ELIGIBILITY OF DEPENDENTS BASED ON THE APPROVED SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE EPO AND PPO HEALTHCARE PLANS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. ED NEWBY FALKS (M & C BUILDERS, INC. RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. 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
33. 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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the discussion.
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 THE FOLLOWING
MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 25, 2002; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF JULY 2, 2002
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE LAWS ADDITION NO.2 -- (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.701 ACRES - FAR VELA LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PARTIAL VACATION AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 15-19, RIVERCLIFF SUBDIVISION - (VACATE AND SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 25.65 ACRES - RIVERCLIFF 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 20, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK C WELLS BRANCH PHASE N - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.637 ACRES - OWEN TECH - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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, JULY 16, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO $15,750,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002.
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