Travis County Commssioners Court
July 23, 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 23, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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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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
2. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER (CEC) AND SUPPORTED SYSTEMS.
A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CEC; AND
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CEC LEASE AGREEMENT.
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the discussion.
3. RENEW LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION IN RELATION TO RECENT
FLOODING AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER MARGARET MOORE TO REPLACE
FORMER COMMISSIONER TODD BAXTER AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE ON THE APPROVED SALE
OF EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION OF SOUTH VIEW ROAD IN PRECINCT 3, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE 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)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE FENCING IMPLEMENTATION CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS
COUNTY AND TAYLOR WOODROW COMMUNITIES, INC./STEINER RANCH. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
7. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT FOR A HEALTH REALIZATION PROJECT IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO COUNTY MATCH REQUIREMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST METROPOLITAN
PARK. THIS PROGRAM HAS A GRANT MATCH REQUIREMENT THAT IS ALREADY BUDGETED.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE GRANT FOR FY 03.
8. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. INITIATE PROCESS FOR SOLICITATION OF NAME RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (STOKES BUILDING) PURSUANT TO
TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY 1.020.
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the discussion.
10. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHAPTER 17, SECTION
17.027 APPEAL PROCESS FOR DENIED PROGRAM CLAIMS TO CREATE THE APPEALS COMMITTEE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 17.050.
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the discussion.
11. A. DISCUSS THE RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEW AND SELECTION
PROCESS FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY JOB VACANCY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES
FOR CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY JOB
VACANCY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET RULE #14, RECRUITING AND
HIRING FOR HIGH LEVEL POSITIONS.
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12. APPROVE PAYROLL STUFFER FOR INVITATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY
EXPOSITION CENTER GRAND REOPENING ON AUGUST 3, 2002.
Added to consent.
13. 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 $
219,162.59 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 4, 2002 THROUGH JULY 10, 2002.
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. 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)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B020121-RV, TO
THE SOLE BIDDER, LAKE LBJ MARINELAND. (TCSO AND TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE A THIRTY (30) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.
3) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0222-LD, FUELMAN, FOR FLEET FUEL CARD SERVICES. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO.
IL010007-DR WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD) FOR UTILIZATION
OF A.I.S.D. CLASSROOMS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR CLASSES
CONDUCTED BY TRAVIS COUNTY. (TCCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE WATER LINE PROJECT, RFQ #Q020099-JJ,
TO LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) VIBRATORY ROLLERS FROM THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, ILA98-858, APPROVED BY
COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 1/27/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO
CONTRACT NO. 98T0021-OJ, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, FOR THE SHORT TERM DISABILITY
PORTION OF THE GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/22/97. (HRMD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR RFP NO. P020125-LD, FLEET
FUEL CARD SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR THE PERKINS MOZELLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB #B020038-JJ,
TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, SMITH CONTRACTING CO. INCLUDED IN THE AWARD
IS THE BASE BID; ALTERNATES A AND B, SUBJECT TO THE ACQUISITON OF CERTAIN
DRAINAGE EASEMENTS; AND ALTERNATE C, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
FROM EITHER THE CITY OF AUSTIN OR 2001 CIP BOND FUNDS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED 10/13/01 (TNR):
(A) NO. 01T0229-RV, AGUIRRE PAINT AND BODY, INC.;(B)
NO. 01T0230-RV, NETWORK AUTO BODY AND PAINT SHOP;
(C) NO. 01T0231-RV, TWO-DAY AUTO PAINT AND BODY SHOP; AND
(D) NO. 01T0232-RV, H & R AUTO BODY, INC. (TNR).
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB B020104-MP, TO THE FOLLOWING LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS AND REBID LINE ITEMS 5, 7, 12 AND 13 (TNR - FLEET SERVICES):
A. EQUIPMENT DEPOT, LTD. FOR LINE ITEMS 2, 16, AND 17;
B. CONLEY LOTT NICHOLS FOR LINE ITEMS 6, 8 AND 9 (PARTS ONLY);
C. HOLT CO. OF TEXAS FOR LINE ITEM 8;
D. FAIRWAY GOLF CARTS FOR LINE ITEM 1;
E. PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, INC. FOR LINE ITEM 10;
F. ROMCO EQUIPMENT CO. FOR LINE ITEMS 3, 4 AND 9; AND
G. B-C EQUIPMENT SALES, INC. FOR LINE ITEM 11.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS
Added to consent..
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
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the discussion.
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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THOMAS C. SMITH V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDWIN LOWTHER V. CHRISTOPHER NOWLIN ET AL.. 1
31. 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 VOTING SESSION OFJULY 9, 2002.
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BRATTON HILL SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SARAH'S CREEK, SECTION 6 IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN HEATHERWILDE SECTION 3, PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF PORTIONS OF LOTS 177, 178, 179, 181, 182, 184B, 185 AND 186, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION THREE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 13.17 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 27, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 43 AND 44, BLOCK B, CHIMNEY OAKS AT LAKE TRAVIS SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.8134 ACRES - BRASADA LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE LCRA APPROVED SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
A1.
Added to consent.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 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.ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF THE CORPORATION FOR JUNE 4, JUNE 11, JUNE 18, JUNE 25 AND JULY 9, 2002.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2002
11:00 A.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER
7311 DECKER LANE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724
1. A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL ATTEND THE GRAND REOPENING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER.
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