Travis County Commssioners Court
August 20, 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, August 20, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM # 6)
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the discussion.
2. DISCUSS 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 - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM # 7)
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the discussion.
3. DISCUSS ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOL. 12262,
PG. 395, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 8)
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the discussion.
4. DISCUSS A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
CHAPPELL LANE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 9)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JERRY
SISEMORE FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME AND HIS
CIVIC CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (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.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. 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)
Added to consent.
7. 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)
Postponed one week.
8. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN VOL. 12262,
PG. 395, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
CHAPPELL LANE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
Added to consent.
A. RATIFY GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE GRANT PROGRAM.
THE GRANT AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE CURRENT GRANT UNTIL JANUARY 9,2003.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (JAIBG) IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE
EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A TEXAS NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 03
AND FY 04.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE FIRST OF THREE APPLICATIONS TO CONTINUE THE PROJECT
SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
E. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE SECOND OF THREE APPLICATIONS TO CONTINUE THE PROJECT
SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
F. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE THIRD OF THREE APPLICATIONS TO CONTINUE THE PROJECT
SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
G. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE
SYSTEMS BENEFIT FUND PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES UNTIL OCTOBER 31,
2002. APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM WILL ALLOW THE PROGRAM TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE GRANT
CONTRACT CAN BE FULLY EXECUTED.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. A. 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 TRAVIS COUNTY'S HOSPITAL
AND INSURANCE FUND FOR PAYMENT OF$198,007.60 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 2, 2002
THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2002.
B. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF
SECTION 12.3 OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S CONTRACT WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE TO INCREASE
THE REIMBURSEMENT PRIVILEGE COST AT CHASE BANK BY $196,684.00.
13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 00T0003-LD, AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS FOR EXPO CENTER CONCESSION OPERATIONS.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Postponed one week.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SINGLE
COURSE "TRAP ROCK" SURFACE TREATMENT, IFB NO. B020132-DM TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE
BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020260-JW,
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNITIZED MEALS
AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
STUDENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES, RFS NO. S020117-LD TO F & M BLANK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, D/B/A ACCENT FOOD SERVICES/SAWYER VENDING. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RUBBER
STAMPS, IFB NO. B020130-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TEXAS MARKING PRODUCTS. (COUNTYWIDE)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010169-LB FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP), FINANCIAL REPORTING
DATABASE SYSTEM WITH THOMAS KELLY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES, LLC. (TNR & FAC MGMT)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. DISCUSS CONTRACT WITH CORRECTIONS
SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN 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 (CSCD), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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the discussion.
OTHER ITEMS
21. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND ANY RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion. Items 21, 22, & 23 were taken together.
22. CONSIDER REQUIRED STAFFING FOR OPERATION
OF VISITING JUDGE'S COURTROOM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion. Items 21, 22, & 23 were taken together.
23. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND FALLS COUNTY AND BOWIE COUNTY TO HOUSE FEMALE INMATES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion. Items 21, 22, & 23 were taken together.
24. CONSIDER THE CONTINUATION OF TWO GRANT
FUNDED FTE'S FOR SEPTEMBER 2002 AND AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO INTERNALLY
FUND SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THESE POSITIONS.
Postponed one week.
25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2002. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE SENIOR BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE SUBORDINATE BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B
BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
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. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR BOOKING AND RELATED SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1
30. 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 OF AUGUST 6, 2002.
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BLUFFS OF FLINTROCK SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 7 LOTS - 10.293 ACRES - FLINT ROCK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WESTCHESTER WOODS - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 22.53 ACRES - HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY -SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LAS LOMITAS - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 8 LOTS - 88.231 ACRES - COULVER ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: ONION CREEK SECTION 100 - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 9.6536 ACRES - IH 35 & ONION CREEK PARKWAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONION CREEK WASTEWATER COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 7.5' PUBLIC UTILITY AND TWO PORTIONS OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 3, LITTLE BEE CREEK ESTATES SECTION 2, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, GERALD T. COOK SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 6 LOTS - 13.692 ACRES - ROCKY RIDGE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY (LCRA) - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 33 AND 34, BLOCK UU, TWIN LAKE HILLS - - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - LAKE SHORE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - NO ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C11. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF LOTS 21-25 BLOCK G, LOT 3 BLOCK 'F' AND A PORTION OF CEYLON TEA CIRCLE R-O-W FROM GASTON-SHELDON SECTION ONE-A AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GASTON-SHELDON SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE-A, REPLAT OF LOTS 21-25, BLOCK 'G', LOT 3 BLOCK 'F' OF GASTON-SHELDON SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE - (LONG FORM PLAT - 6 LOTS - 4.594 ACRES - SUMATRA LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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, AUGUST 20, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $28,105,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001 A, B, C, D & E (LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE SENIOR BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE SUBORDINATE BONDS (EAGLES LANDING APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002B; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES AND TIMES TO DEVELOP THE FY 2003 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2002 - 1:00 P.M.
(1) CAPITAL PROJECTS -
(a) REVIEW OF DEBT CAPACITY
(b) REVIEW OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
2) VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS AND POLICIES
3) JP/CONSTABLE GASB
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002 - 1:00 P.M.
(1) TNR
(2) AUDITOR
(3) ASAP PROGRAM
(4) CONSTABLE 5
(5) E-FILING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2002 - 9:00 A.M.
PBO WRAP-UP
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:37 PM