Travis County Commssioners Court
October 15, 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, October 15, 2002
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING JUDY
JACKSON FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY AND ITS RESIDENTS.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
2. CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF EDWARD J. SHERWOOD,
M.D., F.A.C.P., AS ACTING HEALTH AUTHORITY AND DESIGNATION OF LINDA WILLIAMS
DOOLEY, M.D. AS ALTERNATE HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING RECENT ACTIONS
OF THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CARTPO),
REQUEST FOR ACTION REGARDING CERTAIN PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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4. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER(S) TO
THE INTERMUNICIPAL RAIL DISTRICT BOARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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5. CONSIDER INVOICING CRITERIA FOR CONSULTANT
SERVICES RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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6. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT
FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 6, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE FY'03 ROADWAY MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION/RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT LISTS. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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8. APPROVE LIST OF PAVING PROJECTS TO
BE DONE FOR THE CITY OF LAKEWAY AS PART OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S FY'03 PAVING CONTRACTS.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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9. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR LAKE POINT SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR THE ENCLAVE AT KOLLMEYER SPRINGS, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
Added to consent.
11. A. APPROVE A VARIANCE
TO SECTION 82.302(d)(11) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE UPLANDS
EAST COMMERCIAL PARK - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 46.348 ACRES - FM 2244
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF
BEE CAVE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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12. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE RELOCATION
AND ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING CITY OF AUSTIN WATER UTILITY APPURTENANCES ON MOZELLE
LANE, CECIL AND PERKINS DRIVE, AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2001 BOND PROGRAM.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00051-JJ,
SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PERKINS-MOZELLE DRAINAGE PROJECT.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT
DEFENSE FOR FUNDS FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE SERVICES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUSTICE
SYSTEM. THE GRANT APPLICATION TO CONTINUE THE GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
FOR THE TEXAS EXILE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CONTRACT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTRACT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT AMENDMENT PROVIDES A 9-MONTH
EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING GRANT CONTRACT PERIOD.
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14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN
FOR THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC AT PFLUGERVILLE, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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16. 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 $275,281.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER
3, 2002.
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17. CONSIDER REQUEST AND APPROVE FUNDS
FOR ONE TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 16 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
19. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE THE REIMBURSEMENT
OF CELL PHONE EXPENDITURES PER TRAVIS COUNTY CELL PHONE POLICY INVOICING PROCEDURES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT WITH THE FOLLOWING
:
A. J. & C. NATIONWIDE; AND
B. JOHN S. FORD, M.D.
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESTORATION
OF THE ROOFING SYSTEM ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL, IFB NO. B020157-DM, TO THE
LOW BIDDER, D.R. KIDD COMPANY, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVAC MOLD
REMEDIATION, REPAIRS & RESTORATION (TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL), IFB NO. B020165-MB,
TO THE LOW BIDDER, BELFOR. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed.
23. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION
ORDER FOR PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEY SERVICES NEEDED FOR SURVEY OF
THE 254-ACRE BLIZZARD TRACT.
B. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CANALES,
MARTINEZ, AND NASH SURVEYING COMPANY FOR SURVEY SERVICES OF 254-ACRE BLIZZARD
TRACT.
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. 00AE606-JJ, CH2M HILL, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 9) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB, ASSESSNET, FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING.
(COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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26. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HOME REFRIGERATORS: (HHSD-HOUSING SERVICES)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. 02T00082-MP, LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT; AND
B. 02T00083-MP, LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT.
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PAINTING
AND WALL REPAIR/MINOR CONSTRUCTION, IFB NO. B020156-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDERS
AS FOLLOWS: (FACILITIES MGMT)
A. PRIMARY AWARDEE: HARMONY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS
THE LOW BIDDER; AND
B. SECONDARY AWARDEE: SCHNURR, INC., AS THE SECOND LOW BIDDER.
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28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0037-RV, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, FOR HVACR
AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICES. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THREE POLICE
EQUIPPED VEHICLES PURCHASED WITH PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT FUNDS TO COUNTY FLEET
AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE VEHICLES TO CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FOUR.
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30. APPROVE THE PRINTING OF 225,000 COPIES
OF TAXPAYER NEWS FOR MAILING WITH THE 2002 PROPERTY TAX BILLS. (TAX OFFICE)
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31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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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
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE MATTER OF HIRING LOCAL COUNSEL IN NEBRASKA TO PURSUE TRAVIS COUNTY'S INTERESTS IN LIQUIDATION OF AMWEST AND FARWEST INSURANCE COMPANIES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FORMER TNR EMPLOYEE, JAMES YOUNG. (YOUNG, JAMES; PEREZ; SUBROGATION) 1
34 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELE WESTON V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON APPLICANTS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY POSITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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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 FOR:
A. SEPTEMBER 30, 2002;
B. OCTOBER 1, 2002; AND
C. BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2002.
C4. REAPPOINT GENEVIEVE HEARON TO THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A 2-YEAR TERM, EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2004. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPILLMAN RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION TWO - (LONG FORM PLAT - 54 LOTS - 30.6453 ACRES - FALCON HEAD BOULEVARD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, LA HACIENDA ESTATES, SECTION 2, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 28, BLOCK B, LAKEWIND ESTATES, SECTION 3, A SUBDSIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS TO THE FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH BELL-NASH/RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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