Travis County Commssioners Court
September 3, 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, September 3, 2002
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
1. DISCUSS ACTIONS NEEDED TO CREATE A
REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
2. CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT HB 1445, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to Consent.
3. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF ESCROW ASSOCIATED
WITH A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT PROVIDED TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
AT FM 1825 AND SARAH'S CREEK DRIVE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to Consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. DISCUSS ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED
FOR SERVICES BY THE SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES IN 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE FIRST GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT
PROGRAM WITH NO COUNTY MATCH.
B. APPROVE SECOND GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS
TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES. THE PROGRAM IS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY JUVENILE PROBATION
DEPARTMENT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO COUNTY MATCH.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR AN UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY 'S OFFICE.
THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE GRANT FOR FY 03
Added to Consent.
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to Consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $318,573.25 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 16, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST
22, 2002
Added to Consent.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to Consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MOBILE COMMAND
POST, IFB NO. 020150-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SURREY FIRE SAFETY HOUSE. (SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
10. REJECT SOLE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B020131-MP, PRESORT MAIL SERVICE. (RECORDS MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to Consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES - VARIOUS FACILITIES, IFB NO. B020137-MP TO KB CONTRACT CLEANERS,
JK JANITORIAL AND BLUEBONNET. (FACILITIES MGMT & HHSD)
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the discussion.
12. A. REJECT ALL BIDS
RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020106-MB, FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS REPLACEMENT, BLDG. 130
- TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
B. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AT BUILDING 130 OF THE TRAVIS
COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX TO DESIGN SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. (T.C.S.O.)
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the discussion.
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL020037-EF,
MODIFICATION NO. 2, WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR DEAF SERVICES
PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF. (HHSD)
Added to Consent.
14. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) AND TRAVIS COUNTY
FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS BY THE COUNTY. (TNR)
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT 02K0172ADM WITH
WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2000 TYPE 'C' HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR)
Added to Consent.
OTHER ITEMS
15. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed one week.
16. REVIEW VEHICLE REPLACEMENT POLICY
AND ASSIGNMENT AND USE OF COUNTY VEHICLES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
17. REVIEW COUNTY POLICY REGARDING COLLECTION
OF HUMAN BODY PARTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
18. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR INMATES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
TRAVIS COUNTY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) EXTENDING THE
CONTRACT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING ON AUGUST 31, 2003.
Added to Consent.
19. APPROVE REQUEST FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT NO. 9 TO ENTER INTO A NOTE TO BE ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to Consent.
20. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT
ELECTION AGREEMENT AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY
AND THE BARTON SPRINGS EDWARDS AQUIFER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. (BSEACD).
Added to Consent.
21. 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
22. 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
23. CONSIDER LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN NATIONS BANK, N.A., TRUSTEE OF THE PEARSON TRUST, JOAN MARIE MAYNARD, PATTY JEAN MCDERMOTT AND JUDITH GOODWIN SMITH AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE LEASE OF A PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 504 WEST 11TH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING FILING A PROTEST AND ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION AGAINST APPLICATION OF TEXAS ORGANIC RECYCLERS FOR SEPTAGE AND GREASE TRAP WASTE FACILITY AT 15620 JACOBSON ROAD, DEL VALLE, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
26. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT, BUDGET, RESEARCH AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
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 SESSIONS OF (A) AUGUST 15, 2002, (B) AUGUST 20, 2002 AND (C) CORRECTED MINUTES OF JULY 9, 2002.
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTIONS 18 AND 21, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: GASTON SHELDON SECTION THREE - (LONG FORM PLAT - 237 LOTS - 60.414 ACRES - TUDOR HOUSE ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD TO "GINSEL LANE" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSIONS
BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
314 W. 11TH, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2003 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2002, 9:00 A.M.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:36 PM