Travis County Commssioners Court
November 12, 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, November 12, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS THE VACATION OF TWO (2) DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS, A DRAINAGE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT, AND TWO (2) PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ON THE TRACT KNOWN AS ELM CREEK IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR.
WILSON ANDREWS FOR MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AS CHAIRMAN OF THE
COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. A. APPROVE ORDER CANVASSING
ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, GENERAL ELECTION.
B. APPROVE ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING
RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION.
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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
4. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CITY
OF AUSTIN CODE RELATING TO HAZARDOUS PIPELINES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. A. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WESTLAKE HILLS FOR THE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK EXTENSION FROM BEE CAVES CREEK (COUNTY LIMITS)
TO BEE CAVES ROAD, FUNDED BY THE CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS, ALONG WESTBANK DRIVE
AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY 2001 BOND PROGRAM AND STP4C FUNDED WESTBANK DRIVE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT PSA# 02AE0116JJ, WITH THE A/E FIRM OF CH2M HILL FOR THE DESIGN OF
THE SIDEWALK EXTENSION (A ABOVE) FUNDED BY THE CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS. (COMMISSIONER
MOORE)
Added to consent.
6. DISCUSS PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE AESTHETICS
PROJECTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH SH 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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7. DISCUSS THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MINUTE ORDER CREATING A REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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8. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF FISCAL FOR SPILLMAN
RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION ONE DUE TO ANNEXATION BY THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE.
(COMMISSIONER MOORE)
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9. CONSIDER THE VACATION OF TWO (2) DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS, A DRAINAGE AND RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT, AND TWO (2) PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS ON THE TRACT KNOWN AS ELM CREEK IN PRECINCT ONE, OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE
ACTION (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR
FY 2003.
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11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR
PURCHASE OF HORSE STALLS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE ORDER AMENDING THE ANNUALLY
DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION RATE PLAN AND MAKING PLAN SELECTIONS UNDER IT TO INCREASE
BENEFITS OF RETIREES UNDER TEXAS DISTRICT AND COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Added to consent.
14. A. DISCUSS REVISIONS
TO THE FY 2003 UNITED HEALTHCARE CHOICE EPO AND PPO SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE PRINTING AND DISSEMINATION OF REVISED FY 2003
UNITED HEALTHCARE SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTIONS TO EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS.
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15. 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 $316,679.22 FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 25, 2002 THROUGH OCTOBER
31, 2002.
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16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS980167-LB WITH D. LADD PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO EXTEND CONTRACT
AND ADD SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT
NO. 00AE604-JJ, LOOMIS AUSTIN, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
THE KENNEDY RIDGE WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. (TNR) (JUDGE BISCOE)
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19. APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
IL020092-OJ, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE COOPERATIVE, TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE STATEWIDE PURCHASING PROGRAM OF THE COOPERATIVE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE SIXTY (60) DAY EXTENSION OF
CONTRACT (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL020131-EF, CITY
OF AUSTIN, FOR HOME WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF BASKETBALL COURTS FOR BUILDING 3 AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX,
IFB NO. B030001-DM, TO THE LOW BIDDER, WESTHILL PAVING, INC. (FACILITIES MGMT)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO.
4, MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES CONTRACT JC020108-DM, BARECKY
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR INSTALLATION OF A SUB-GRADE DRAINAGE SYSTEM AT THE
TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, ARENA BUILDING. (FACILITIES MGMT). (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
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23. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO.
B020145-EH, WORK AND SAFETY SHOES AND BOOTS AND REBID. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
24. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
TO APPROVE EARLY ACTION COMPACT (EAC) FOR CENTRAL TEXAS REGION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed.
25. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST
INDENTURE AND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND SERIES 2002B
ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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26. 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
27. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD OFFICE BUILDING. 2
28. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGES REGARDING WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT 1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 and 2
29. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE SPACE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3 AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3. 2
30. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUEST FROM MR. RICHARD BALDERRAMA TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING KEITH SCHOEFFLER; NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 2305 SPRING WAGON LANE. (S. WILLIAMS; ENVIRONMENTAL CASE) 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRUITT LEE STRICKLAND; NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 6200 FM 973 NORTH. (S. WILLIAMS; ENVIRONMENTAL CASE) 1
33. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST FEDERAL EXPRESS FOR ALLEGED TWO PER CENT FUEL SURCHARGE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OFFER IN SANDRA SMITH, ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL.). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOSES H. RODRIGUEZ, JR. ( RODRIGUEZ; PEREZ - SUBROGATION CASE) 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 VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 29, 2002.
C4. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF OLIE POPE TO THE TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATEELY, COUNTY JUDGE APPOINTMENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
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, NOVEMBER 12, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994A (BENT OAKS APARTMENTS PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. REVIEW PROGRAM PLAN OF TENANT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST INDENTURE AND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A AND SERIES 2002B; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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