Travis County Commssioners Court
September 10, 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 10, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS 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)
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the discussion.
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 192ND
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIEZ Y SEIZ DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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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.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT ITEMS
3. APPROVE PROPOSED COUNTY TAX RATE FOR
FY 2003 AND SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE.
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the discussion.
4. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS
FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE POT O' GOLD RESTITUTION PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME
VICTIMS FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR FAMILY COURT SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE SERVICES UNDER THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION GRANT
PROGRAM. THE INTERLOCAL CONTINUES THE AGREEMENT FOR FY 03.
D. APPROVE REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT
TO A MENTAL HEALTH COURT. THIS IS A NEW GRANT WITH A $37,500 CASH OR IN-KIND
MATCH REQUIRED.
Added to consent. Action on item 4.D was postponed.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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the discussion.
6. DISCUSS REMAINING FY 2003 BUDGET MARK-UP,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT
FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
8. 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)
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE
SUBSTANTIVE CONTENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM POLICIES
TO ADD CLARIFICATION LANGUAGE FOR (A) ENROLLEE USE OF OUT-OF-NETWORK PROVIDERS,
AND (B) SUBROGATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
10. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR (A) INCREASED
FEES IN THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR COVERED DENTAL SERVICES AND (B) AN ENROLLEE CO-PAYMENT
OF $5.00 FOR EACH DENTAL VISIT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TWO TRAVIS COUNTY
EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
12. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY
HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON RENAMING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
(STOKES BUILDING), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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the discussion.
13. CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR
THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING AND RELEASE FOR BID, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
14. 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 $ 371,397.58 FOR THE PERIOD OF AUGUST 23, 2002 THROUGH AUGUST
29, 2002.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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the discussion.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE RENEWAL OF TWENTY-THREE (23)
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE (121) CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS. (SEE ATTACHMENT 'A' FOR
LISTING OF AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0040-RG, TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, FOR FLAT TIRE
AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00063-RG, PERCHES-FALCON GROUP, INC., TRANSPORT
OF CADAVERS. (MEDICAL EXAMINERS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
19. RECEIVE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
No action taken.
20. RECEIVE FOR FILING WITH THE TRAVIS
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT A PETITION FOR THE CREATION OF THE LAKE TRAVIS
COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT AND INSTRUCT STAFF TO REVIEW THE PETITION AND ALL
RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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the discussion.
21. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRAVIS
COUNTY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GREATER AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S PROJECT
''AMERICAN DREAM" REGARDING THE USE OF TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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the discussion.
22. RATIFY LICENSE TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS (CELE ROAD AND CAMERON ROAD) BY CHAINSAW PRODUCTIONS, LLC FOR FILMING FEATURE FILM OVERNIGHT ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9-10, 2002 FROM APPROXIMATELY 3:00 P.M. UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 7:00 A.M.; APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT TO USE SAME ROADS OVERNIGHT ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - 11, 2002 FROM APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 7:00 A.M. AND ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-12, 2002 FROM APPROXIMATELY 8:00 P.M. UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 7:00 A.M.
23. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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
24. 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
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. NRC, INC. (ERIC G. TIMMES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. TAIYO CORP. (ELIZABETH XAN WILSON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. TAIYO CORP. (HIRAM GUTIERREZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. TAIYO CORP. (MONICA ANN TERRAZAS AND ANGIE CORTEZ RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. JOE ROACH (JEANETTE FINCH-WALTON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 27, 2002.
C4. APPOINT MARK BENTLEY TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BOARD FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2004. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: THE MEADOWS AT BERDOLL PHASE ONE AND TWO - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - PHASE ONE - 68.176 ACRES - 249 RESIDENTIAL LOTS - PHASE TWO - 21.008 ACRES - 62 RESIDENTIAL LOTS - 6 COMMON/PUBLIC LOTS - TOTAL - 89.184 ACRES - 317 LOTS - PEARCE LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 27, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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the discussion.
1. REVIEW PROGRAM PLAN OF TENANT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. CONSIDER TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL FUND, AND TAKE APPROPTIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL FUND, AND TAKE APPROPTIATE ACTION.
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Last Modified: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 6:35 PM