Travis County Commssioners Court
December 3, 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, December 3, 2002
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT.
1. DISCUSS BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRY (BFI)
SUNSET FARMS LANDFILL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (#02-2714) RELATED TO A TEN
FOOT HEIGHT INCREASE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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2. CONSIDER REQUESTING THE CITY OF SUNSET
VALLEY TO ANNEX FOR FULL-PURPOSE A PORTION OF BRODIE LANE RIGHT OF WAY FROM
THE CITY LIMITS TO THE NORTH END OF THE WILLIAMSON CREEK BRIDGE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
3. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION OF NATIONAL
SERVICE FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
DEPARTMENT. THE CONTRACT IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION.
THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN TRANSPORTATION AND
NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT REQUIRES A $125,000 MATCH THAT IS
CURRENTLY EARMARKED IN THE ALLOCATED RESERVES.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING REQUESTS FOR EXCEPTION TO COMMISSIONERS COURT PROHIBITION ON THE
TAKING HOME OF VEHICLES OUTSIDE TRAVIS COUNTY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003, BEGINNING
WITH THE FOLLOWING:
A. SHERIFF'S OFFICE;
B. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5;
C. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3; AND
D. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2
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5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. A.
DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REGARDING
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR PRECINCT FOUR
OFFICE BUILDING.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WATERLINE
EASEMENT FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING.
Added to consent.
7. 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 $559,690.28 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER
21, 2002.
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL030034-EF
WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4 FOR FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY SERVICES. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS020179-LB WITH THOMAS, HUDSON AND NELSON, LLP FOR LITIGATION SERVICES.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE REVISED ATTACHMENT 'G', SCOPE
OF SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS010063-JW, CLEAN INVESTMENTS
COUNSELING CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT SERVICES. (DRUG
COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION
AND INSTALLATION OF FLOATING DOCK, IFB #B030008-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, FLOATING
DOCK SUPPLY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER
FOR CONSTRUCTION/GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. PS000219-JG,
FUGRO SOUTH, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR THE PRECINCT 4 BUILDING.
(FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0056-MP, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN, FOR NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISING SERVICE. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. MA010046, AFFILIATED TELEPHONE AUSTIN, INC., FOR MAINTENANCE
OF PBX TELECOMM NETWORK. (I.T.S.) (COMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B020120-SP,
MAINTENANCE OF HIGH VOLUME COPIERS. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00093-EH, VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, FOR TRAP
ROCK (GRADE 5T). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT
NO. 00T0306-LD, ABATEMENT SERVICES, WITH SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
19. RECEIVE FOR FILING WITH THE COUNTY
JUDGE A PETITION FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF VOLENTE AND INSTRUCT
STAFF TO REVIEW THE PETITION AND ALL RELATED ATTACHMENTS, CONSIDER ISSUES,
AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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20. CONSIDER COUNTY ACTIONS NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE DRAFT LEGISLATION ON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, REQUEST FOR FUNDING AND
RELATED MATTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed one week.
21. CONSIDER AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY TO MEMBERSHIP ON COMMITTEES AND BOARDS PREVIOUSLY
HELD BY COMMISSIONER MARGARET MOORE.
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22. REVIEW DRAFT PLAN ADDRESSING STATE
VARIANCE BEDS, AS REQUESTED BY THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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23. 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
24. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF LAND FOR THE WEST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 OFFICES AND TAX 0FFICE. 2
25. 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
26. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE
ACTION FOR THE REMODEL OF THE 5TH FLOOR LOBBY OF THE GRANGER ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING TO IMPROVE SECURITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 4
Postponed 2 weeks.
27. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUEST FROM MR. LEE BASS TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN EDWIN LOWTHER V. CHRISTOPHER NOWLIN, ET AL.. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
30. CONDUCT HEARING ON APPEAL OF ELBERT WALKER (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE) OF GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 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:
A. NOVEMBER 12, 2002; AND
B. NOVEMBER 19, 2002.
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF SOUTH VIEW ROAD, A STREET IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: - PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION - (LONG FORM PLAT - 7 LOTS - 83.882 ACRES - HARRIS RIDGE BLVD. - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD - AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: - PARKWAY SUBDIVISION - (LONG FORM PLAT - 18 LOTS - 22.286 ACRES - HARRIS RIDGE BLVD. - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUD - AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 17, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN EASEMENT TO "ABRAHAMSON COURT" IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C8. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON DECEMBER 17, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT VACATION AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: REPLAT OF FOREST HILLS SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 9.640 ACRES - FM2304 (MANCHACA ROAD) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 NOVEMBER 19, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR OCTOBER 22 AND OCTOBER 29, 2002.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CONDUCT INTERVIEWS OF CERTAIN APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP ON CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2002, 2:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS ON BUDGET AND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN
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