Travis County Commssioners Court
December 10, 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 10, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES
FOR A PORTION OF ROYSTON LANE TO PICADILY DRIVE AND ANOTHER PORTION OF ROYSTON
LANE TO CENTRAL COMMERCE DRIVE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
(ACTION ITEM # 13)
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2. RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PETITION TO INCORPORATE
THE COMMUNITY OF VOLENTE AS A TYPE B GENERAL LAW MUNICIPALITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
(ACTION ITEM #14)
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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
3. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF THREE (3) MEMBERS
TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY
BOARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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4. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY
TO APPROVE EARLY ACTION COMPACT (EAC) FOR CENTRAL TEXAS REGION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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5. CONSIDER REPROGRAMMING OF SURPLUS 1984
BOND FUNDS TO CONDUCT SURVEYING, GEOMETRIC DESIGN, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY PLANS
FOR CAMERON ROAD BETWEEN GREGG LANE AND SH 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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6. DISCUSS DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR WILDLIFE,
INCLUDING REDUCTION OF DEER POPULATION, AND VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN TRAVIS
COUNTY PARKS AND PRESERVES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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7. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE LCRA US ARMY
CORP OF ENGINEERS FLOOD STUDY OF THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN MODIFICATIONS
ON THE IESI SITE AT 9600 FM 812. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
9. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL
FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 10A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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10. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL
FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 10B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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11. A. APPROVE THE USE
OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY
CLUB SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
12. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION
OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR 11505TX71, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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13. APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES
FOR A PORTION OF ROYSTON LANE TO PICADILY DRIVE AND ANOTHER PORTION OF ROYSTON
LANE TO CENTRAL COMMERCE DRIVE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
14. RECEIVE AND CONSIDER REPORTS FROM COUNTY STAFF ON THE PETITION TO INCORPORATE THE COMMUNITY OF VOLENTE AS A TYPE B GENERAL LAW MUNICIPALITY AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN
THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 04.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT APPLICATION IS TO CONTINUE
THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING
COUNCIL FOR AN ENHANCING VICTIM SAFETY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY
COURTS AT LAW. THIS IS A NEW PROPOSAL WITH A FY 04 GRANT MATCH REQUIREMENT
OF $22,500.
D. APPROVE REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. APPROVAL
WILL ALLOW GRANT PROGRAM TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT
CAN BE SIGNED AT THE END OF JANUARY.
Added to consent.
16. 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.
Postponed one week.
17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. 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 $186,256.73 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 22, 2002 THROUGH NOVEMBER
28, 2002.
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING REQUESTS FOR FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PRECINCT FOUR
OFFICE BUILDING AND APPROVAL OF OVERALL PROJECT BUDGET.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
21. RECONSIDER 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,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
02T00266-DR WITH RIVERCITY SPORTSWEAR FOR STAFF UNIFORMS. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
MA020188-LC WITH CSU FOR DOCUTECH PHOTOCOPIER MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT
PARTS. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SHELVING
UNIT, IFB B030009-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, INDUSTRIAL HOUSE (COUNTY CLERK).
(COMMISIONER GOMEZ)
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25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GUARDRAIL
AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION, IFB NO. B030016-LD, TO LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER,
H AND H FENCE CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE PURCHASE OF W.W. GRAINGER
PRODUCTS (HARDWARE ITEMS) OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM BURGOON COMPANY. (FACILITIES
MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES: (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T0120-LD, AAMCO SOUTH;
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T0121-LD, EAGLE TRANSMISSIONS;
C. CONTRACT NO. 02T0122-LD, AAMCO NORTH; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 02T0123-LD, IKE'S TRANSMISSIONS.
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REGARDING JAIL OVERCROWDING ISSUES:
A. REPORT ON IMPACT OF 24-HOUR MAGISTRATION PILOT PROJECT;
AND
B. SCOPES OF WORK FOR COUNTY STAFF AND POTENTIAL OUTSIDE
CONSULTANTS ON COUNTY JAIL OVERCROWDING ISSUES.
Postponed one week.
29. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF SINGLE FAMILY
MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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30. 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.
31. CONSIDER AND APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY TO MEMBERSHIP ON COMMITTEES AND BOARDS PREVIOUSLY
HELD BY COMMISSIONER MARGARET MOORE.
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32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
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
33. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE SPACE FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3 AND CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3. 2
34. 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 AND TAX 0FFICES. 2
35. 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
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MOSES H. RODRIGUEZ, JR. (RODRIGUEZ; PEREZ - SUBROGATION CASE) 1
39. CONSIDER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH TOMEN- PARKE ASSOCIATES. LTD FOR ACQUISTION OF APPROXIMATELY 35.146 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OF SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, ET AL., CAUSE NO. A02 CA 606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
41. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING STARFLIGHT STAFF, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
42. TAKE UP AT 1:40 P.M. 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
AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 26, 2002.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 31, 2002 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT RUNNING DIAGONALLY ACROSS LOT 16B, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 AND 17, BARTON VALLEY, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 RECEIVE FOR FILING WITH THE COUNTY
JUDGE A PETITION FOR THE INCORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF WEBBERVILLE AND INSTRUCT
STAFF TO REVIEW THE PETITION AND ALL RELATED ATTACHMENTS, CONSIDER ISSUES,
AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 NOVEMBER 19, AND NOVEMBER 26, 2002.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2002A IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2002A IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000,000, APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO; AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS AND DOCUMENTS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR OCTOBER 22 AND OCTOBER 29, 2002.
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