Travis County Commssioners Court
October 22, 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 22, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 7.5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 235 AND 236, BLOCK H, IMPERIAL VALLEY
SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) (ACTION ITEM
# 8)
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2. DISCUSS THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEBRON DRIVE IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 7, A SUBDSIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) (ACTION ITEM # 9)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON STATUS OF THE TRAVIS
COUNTY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSE TEAM.
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
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5. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER(S) TO
THE INTERMUNICIPAL RAIL DISTRICT BOARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
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6. 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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7. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY
OF AUSTIN CODE RELATING TO HAZARDOUS PIPELINES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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8. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 7.5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 235 AND 236, BLOCK H, IMPERIAL VALLEY
SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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9. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEBRON DRIVE IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 7, A SUBDSIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
10. APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF FLYER WITH
COUNTY PAYROLL OF OCTOBER 31, 2002 ANNOUNCING THE R.S.V.P. SILVER BELLS HOLIDAY
PROJECT BENEFITTING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. 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 $489,754.55 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 4, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER
10, 2002.
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13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS970023-LB WITH KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL TO INCREASE CONTRACT COST. (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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15. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010062-JS (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
SERVICES FOR VETERANS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010097-DS, ENHANCEMENTS TO JUVENILE JUSTICE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
WITH IKON. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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17. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS020281-LB
FOR PROFESSIONAL INMATE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO JOHN S. FORD, M.D. (SHERIFF)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MAIL SERVICES
OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM REGIONAL MAIL SERVICES. (RCMR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE TWO (2) 30-DAY EXTENSIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990231, CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE OF KODAK
PHOTOCOPIERS. (RCMR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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20. APPROVE PURCHASE OF NOVELL SOFTWARE
LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
(DIR) THROUGH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION
OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE DOYLE-EILERS ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT, IFB #B020135-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAMP EXCAVATION AND CONTRACTING,
INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL
SERVICES, IFB #020155-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BEETLES PEST CONTROL. (FACILITIES
MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00067-LD, ARNOLD OIL, FOR AUTOMOTIVE STORAGE BATTERIES.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0026-TF, AVNET NETWORK SOLUTION DIVISION, FOR CISCO
NETWORKING PRODUCTS/SERVICES. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION
OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE HAMILTON POOL SERVICE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
IFB #B020159-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BOMANITE OF AUSTIN, LTD. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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26. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS; CONTRACTS
APPROVED ON JANUARY 15, 2002. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 02T00094-EH, CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD.; AND
B. NO. 02T00095-EH, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC.
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27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION
OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT,
PHASE IIII, PROJECT 2, IFB #B020128-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUTHWEST CORP.
(TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL
WASHERS/DRYERS, IFB NO. B020160-DR, TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
A. SCOTT EQUIPMENT, INC.;
B. SKYLINE EQUIPMENT, INC.; AND
C. COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
Added to consent.
29. 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)
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OTHER ITEMS
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM HOSPITAL DISTRICT
TASK FORCE, WITH EMPHASIS ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
31. APPROVE PARKING AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF TEXAS FOR EARLY VOTING WORKERS DURING THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD FROM OCTOBER
19, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2002.
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32. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING NEW ELECTION
DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION.
Added to consent.
33. 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
34. 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
35. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING
FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. WENDY P. DE BORZANI (TONY
CERNOSEK RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET ALREBECCA CHERYL GIBBONS (JEANETTE FINCH-WALTON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
C. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. R.C. WILLIAMS (HL AVEN HOMES, INC. RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
D. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. MANUEL G. & MARIE I. MENDEZ (MIGUEL MORALES RESALE DEED), AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
E. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. VINCENT & IRENE MACKENZIE (DARYL D. ALLISON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
F. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY,
ET AL. V. JESSE CEBALLOS (JEANETTE FINCH-WALTON RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF BLAYNE WILLIAMS. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELE WESTON V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. 1
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 AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPOINT CATHY OLIVE TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION TO REPLACE GUS GARCIA, JR., EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: MEADOWS AT BERDOLL PHASE ONE SECTION 1 - (LONG FORM PLAT - 90 LOTS - 35 ACRES - PEARCE LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 12, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE ORDERS TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF TWO (2) DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, A DRAINAGE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT, AND TWO (2) PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 DISCUSS LITIGATION IN MARCIE CALDWELL V. CAROLE KEETON RYLANDER ET AL, CAUSE NO. 99-13088, IN THE 261ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO JOIN THEM IN DEFENDING LITIGATION, SPLITTING LITIGATION DEFENSE COSTS, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071. (JUDGE BISCOE)
A.2 APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN
PRECINCT ONE: EAGLE'S LANDING (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 49.123 ACRES - DECKER
LANE (FM 3177) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY
OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 8, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER CONTRACT PAYMENT TO GREATER AUSTIN FIRST TEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE (1) A BUDGET TRANSFER, AND (2) PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES, SERIES 2001-1; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ADJOURN
AGENDA
* TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
* CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
* CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE (1) A BUDGET TRANSFER, AND (2) PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TEAM TEXAS CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 & 24, 2002
LA CANTERA CONFERENCE ROOM
16641 LA CANTERA PARKWAY
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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