Travis County Commssioners Court
July 30, 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 30, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
BASEBALL PLAYER HUSTON STREET FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. (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.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
2. A. CONFIRM TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 9, §9.020 THROUGH
§9.027, AS CURRENT GRIEVANCE POLICY.
B. AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 12 BY DELETING §12.037,
§12.038, §12.046, AND§12.048 RELATED TO REDUNDANT PROCESSES FOR GRIEVANCE
CONSIDERATION.
C. DISCUSS PROPOSED GRIEVANCE PANEL SELECTION PROCESS AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS THE RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS
FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY JOB VACANCY, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
4. 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 $291,180.91
FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 12, 2002 THROUGH JULY 18, 2002.
Added to consent items.
5. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent items.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE PAYMENT PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY
IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING
COUNCIL FOR A SOLID WASTE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR AT RISK YOUTH IN TRANSPORTATION
AND NATURAL RESOURCES. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO MATCH REQUIREMENTS.
Added to consent items.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WESTLAKE VENTURE FOR PARKING,
ROCK WALL, AND ENTRY SIGNAGE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CAMP CRAFT ROAD AND WESTBANK
DRIVE, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent items.
9. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION
H PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent items.
10. A. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR TRES VISTAS,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TRES VISTAS, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent items.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INTEGRATED DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE SYSTEM, RFP #P010120-LD, TO THE BEST-QUALIFIED FIRM, INTEGRATED SOFTWARE
SOLUTIONS, INC., D/B/A FILEONQ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
12. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 2)
TO CONTRACT #01T0105-RG, CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES, FROM CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES
TO LAFARGE ROAD MARKING, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS SERVICE, IFB
NO. B020115-RV, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, DALE COOK BACKHOE SERVICES, INC. (HOUSING
SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 00AE604-JJ,
LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE
WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent items.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION/CHANGE ORDER NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO.
02K0172BDM WITH ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY FOR THE 2002 TYPE 'C' HOT MIX ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K0172ADM
WITH WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2002 TYPE 'C' HOT MIX ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. 01T0178-OJ, RECORDABLES, INC. FOR THE RISK INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS (RISK); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/24/01. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO
CONTRACT NO. 02T00016-RG, VISTA SCAPE, INC. FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent items.
19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO
CONTRACT NO. LA980178-LH, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (A.I.S.D.) FOR
THE LEASE OF FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC)
FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ
Added to consent items. )
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER INTERIM MANAGEMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
DEPARTMENT (JPS) FUNCTIONAL AREA, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
21. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON OVERTIME, MEDICAL SERVICES
EXPENDITURES AND OTHER BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed one week.
22. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FROM JAIL
OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
23. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON INTERIM SOLUTION FOR COLLECTION
OF FINES AND FEES AND OTHER FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING AND COMPLIANCE WITH GASB-34
IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
24. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY AND COST OF VISITING JUDGE'S COURTROOM,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
25. RECEIVE REPORT FROM PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING SECURITY
COMMITTEE ON ITS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE SECURITY MEASURES AT THE
NEW PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
26. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE
FY 2003 BUDGET PROCESS.
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the discussion.
27. CONSIDER REQUEST BY CHAINSAW PRODUCTIONS, LLC TO USE
THE NAME OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN A FILM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent items.
28. CONSIDER GUIDELINES FOR VARIABLES FOR CALCULATIONS FOR
TAX YEAR 2002 INCLUDING EXEMPTIONS, COLLECTION RATE AND USE OF DEBT RESERVE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER
TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent items.
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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30. 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
31. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY DEKE G. PIERCE #1543 FOR RELEASE OF COUNTY CLAIM ON INSURANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THOMAS C. SMITH V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDWIN LOWTHER V. CHRISTOPHER NOWLIN ET AL.. 1
34. 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 VOTING SESSIONS:
A. JULY 11, 2002; AND
B. JULY 16, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BELLA VISTA SECTION FOUR - (LONG FORM PLAT - 45 LOTS - 12.779 ACRES - ORSOBELLO PLACE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY BELLA VISTA MUD - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 20, 2002 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOL. 12262, PG. 395, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 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 30, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH ANY BABY CAN AGENCY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE INVOICE FROM COMMUNITY MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ INITIATIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
EXECUTIVE AND VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY V. TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
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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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