Travis County Commssioners Court
December 23, 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.
Monday, December 23, 2002
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
1. 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)
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2. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PHILIP
HENDREN AND LINDA HUMPHREY FOR THE LIMITED USE OF A PORTION OF MARY QUINLAN
PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Approved without discussion.
PLANNING AND BUDGET
3. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY03 SYSTEMS BENEFIT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. GRANT FUNDS WILL PROVIDE WEATHERIZATION
IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUALIFIED COUNTY RESIDENTS. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A GRANT
PROGRAM THAT REQUIRES NO COUNTY MATCH.
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
5. 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 $247,766.58 FOR THE PERIOD OFDECEMBER 6, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER
12, 2002.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE
7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IBM SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTIONS,
SUPPORT LINE AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES, OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM MARK III,
INC. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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8. 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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9. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FY'03 CRIME VICTIMS
FUND CONTRACTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES, RFS NO. S020153-JW
A. PS030047-JW - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER; AND
B. PS030049-JW - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VICTIM'S
DIVISION.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS SERVICE, IFB B030017-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
COMPANY. (FACILITIES MGMT). (COMMISIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS020080-EF, CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION FOR COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING TO DISADVANTAGED CENTRAL TEXAS RESIDENTS. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE THE LONE BID RECEIVED FOR
THE SALE OF COUNTY'S HELICOPTER PARTS. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ASSORTED
CONSTRUCTION SANDS, IFB NO. B030021-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDER AS FOLLOWS (TNR):
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CAPITOL AGGREGATES, LTD., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 1A, 1B, 1D, 2A, 3A, 3B, 3C, AND 3D, AND SECONDARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 1C, 2B, 2C, AND 2D, (FILL SAND, CONCRETE SAND, AND MORTAR SAND).
B. CENTEX MATERIALS, LP., AS PRIMARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE
ITEMS 1C, 2B, 2C AND 2D, AND SECONDARY CONTRACTOR FOR LINE ITEMS 1A, 1B, 1D,
AND 2A (FILL SAND, CONCRETE SAND, AND MORTAR SAND).
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14. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION
(IFB NO. B030007-OJ), AND MAKING OF CONTRACT TO WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS
FOR REFUSE COLLECTION (COUNTYWIDE), OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. PS020148-EF, CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION FOR CONSTRUCTION
VOCATIONAL TRAINING. (JPS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
16. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO PURCHASE DRIVERS LICENSE RECORDS INFORMATION IN BULK.
(DISTRICT CLERK'S JURY OFFICE)
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17. CONSIDER COUNTY ACTIONS NECESSARY
TO COMPLETE DRAFT LEGISLATION ON HOSPITAL DISTRICT, REQUEST FOR FUNDING AND
RELATED MATTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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18. RECEIVE SENATE BILL 7 FEE SCHEDULE
FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE ADOPTED BY TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD ON DECEMBER 18,
2002 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2003. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIALS' BONDS FOR
THE FOLLOWING:
(A) HERBERT EVANS, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE , PRECINCT 5;
(B) GUY HERMAN, PROBATE JUDGE;
(C) DOLORES ORTEGA CARTER, COUNTY TREASURER; AND
(D) BARBARA BEMBRY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2.
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20. 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
21. 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
22. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING STARFLIGHT STAFF, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
23. CONSIDER APPEAL BY ELBERT WALKER (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE) OF GRIEVANCE PANEL DECISION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 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 MEETING DATES:
A. VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 3, 2002; AND
B. SPECIAL REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY VOTING SESSION OF
DECEMBER 3, 2002 AND RECONVENED DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2002.
C4. APPOINT COL. BRUCE CONOVER TO SERVE A 3-YEAR TERM AS COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003 REPLACING JESSE COLUNGA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPOINT CAROLINA SARABIA TO SERVE A 3-YEAR TERM AS COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003 REPLACING ANN BERAN. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 14, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF HOG EYE ROAD TO IMPERIAL DRIVE, PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 14, 2003 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 24 AND 25 WESTVIEW ESTATES SECTION 2, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER GERALD DAUGHERTY TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER MARGARET MOORE ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: (A) CAPCO GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND CAPCO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; (B) BALCONES CANYONLANDS (BCP) COMMITTEE; AND (C) E-COMMERCE COMMITTEE.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 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
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2002
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1. (A) APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2002, AND (B) AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICES TO METROPOLIS APARTMENTS AND LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2002
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1. (A) APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED, AND (B) AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICE TO DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
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