Travis County Commssioners Court
October 29, 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 29, 2002
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AUSTIN-TRAVIS
COUNTY EMS RESCUE PARAMEDICS AND AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT IN TAKING TOP HONORS
AT THE STATEWIDE RESCUE COMPETITION IN 2002. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND
COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
2. 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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3. CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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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. MAKE THREE (3) APPOINTMENTS TO A COMMITTEE
TO NEGOTIATE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AFTER THE ANNEXATION OF THE ANDERSON
MILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE §43.0562, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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6. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF AUSTIN
TO ANNEX FOR FULL-PURPOSE A PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD OF APPROXIMATELY 9151 FEET
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE SOUTH END OF THE WALNUT CREEK BRIDGE SOUTHERLY TO
THE SOUTH END OF THE MORSE TRACT AND TO THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS OF AUSTIN,
PRECINCTS ONE AND TWO. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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7. ADOPT AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
AND SIGN MANUFACTURING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPT. ITEMS
8. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN
INTER-JURISDICTIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR A DRUG DIVERSION GRANT IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE MHMR ACTING FOR CHILDREN'S
PARTNERSHIP FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE COORDINATION
SERVICES THROUGH FY 04. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO REQUIRED COUNTY
MATCH.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING FOR THE SYSTEMS BENEFIT FUND PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE CURRENT GRANT UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE RSVP PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
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10. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. 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 $352,661.62 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 11, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2002.
12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020213-EF
(CSBG PROGRAM) BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR VARIOUS SERVICES
PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY'S FIVE (5) RURAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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14. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) TORO
WORKMAN UTILITY VEHICLES FROM PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS OFF THE INTERLOCAL
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, IL#020092-OJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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15. A. REJECT ALL BIDS
RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020176-OJ, SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS. (ES
& HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL
DEFRIBILLATORS FROM PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT
PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (HHSD.;
ES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND
PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING/CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY
CENTER AND CLINIC PROJECT. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. MA010043, CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. ("CSI") FOR MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT OF THE AUTOMATED DROCES SYSTEM FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
(I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. IL020053-EF, TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD
OF HEARING FOR DEAF SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EXCESS
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, RFP P02170-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT,
FROST INSURANCE AGENCY. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0048-EH, GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, FOR FIRE
ALARM SYSTEMS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/18/99. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00115-MP, 5-F MECHANICAL COMPANY, FOR RESIDENTIAL
PLUMBING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 01/22/02. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF A GRADALL GRADING
MACHINE OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM WAUKESHA PEARCE INDUSTRIES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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23. APPROVE LEASE OF OCE COPY EQUIPMENT
THROUGH STATE OF TEXAS MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (TXMAS) CONTRACT NO. 2-36010.
(RECORDS MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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24. APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0009-EH, SAFETY SHOE DISTRIBUTORS, INC., FOR WORK
AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/10/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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25. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES:
(J & PS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0006-RG, TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0007-RG, OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M. RECEIVE BRIEFING
FROM HOSPITAL DISTRICT TASK FORCE, WITH EMPHASIS ON LEGISLATION AND GOVERNANCE,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
27. DISCUSS RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM
JAIL OVERCROWDING TASK FORCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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28. DISCUSS CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 PROPOSAL
TO TRANSITION ALL POPS SCALE EMPLOYEES IN HIS OFFICE TO NON-POPS STATUS, WITH
FUTURE SALARIES TIED TO PERFORMANCE, NOT TENURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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29. CONSIDER ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
30. A. APPOINT CENTRAL
COUNTING STATION AND RECEIVING SUBSTATION MANGERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002
JOINT GENERAL ELECTION.
B. ADOPT ORDER DESIGNATING EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS FOR PRESIDING
ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 JOINT
GENERAL ELECTION.
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31. APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF
FLYER FOR 2002 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECKS
OF NOVEMBER 15, 2002.
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32. CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS,
SERIES 2002; LEVYING A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF; APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT;
AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR THE PRECINCT ONE OFFICE BUILDING. 2 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL.(CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER IN MICHELE WESTON V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MARCI CALDWELL V. CAROLE KEETON RYLANDER, 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 JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES
FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 8, 2002; AND
B. CORRECTED MINUTES OF VOTING SESSION OF MAY 22, 2001 (TYPOS
IN ITEMS 29 & 30).
C4. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT ONE - BELLAIRE ESTATES - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 648 LOTS - 146.7 ACRES - CELE ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY AQUA SOURCE - NO ETJ) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN GASTON SHELDON SECTION ONE AND SECTION ONE-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE PAYMENT TO TRUSTEE OF THE TAXABLE SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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