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Travis County Commssioners Court
December 31, 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 31, 2002

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: VISTA BUSINESS PARK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 22.624 ACRES - BRATTON LANE AND LONG VISTA DRIVE- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) (ACTION ITEM # 4)
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2. DISCUSS 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) (ACTION ITEM # 5)
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3. DISCUSS A FIVE-DAY ROAD CLOSURE OF WESTLAKE DRIVE BETWEEN ELOHI DRIVE AND LAKE PLACE LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM# 6)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES

4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: VISTA BUSINESS PARK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 22.624 ACRES - BRATTON LANE AND LONG VISTA DRIVE- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.

5. 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)
Added to consent.

6. APPROVE A FIVE-DAY ROAD CLOSURE OF WESTLAKE DRIVE BETWEEN ELOHI DRIVE AND LAKE PLACE LANE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTRIC UTILITY CONSTRUCTION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.


PLANNING AND BUDGET

7. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF TRAVIS COUNTY INDIRECT COST RATES.
Added to consent.

8. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.


ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

9. 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 $ 736,378.11 FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 13, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2002.
Added to consent.

10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.


PURCHASING OFFICE

11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS010173-LC, ENHANCEMENT TO THE FACTS COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. (I.T.S.)
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12. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REGARDING THE 2003 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS, AS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT DECEMBER 19, 2002, USING THE ATTACHED FORMAT:
A. TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND CITY OF AUSTIN;
B. ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY; AND
C. AUTHORIZATION OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS IMPLEMENTING THE ACTION UNDER (A) AND (B).
Added to consent.

13. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING FY'03 CRIME VICTIMS FUND CONTRACTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES, RFS NO. S020153-JW:
A. PS030041-JW - CASA;
B. PS030042-JW - FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI;
C. PS030044-JW - YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE, INC., D/B/A/ LIFEWORKS;
D. PS030046-JW - SAFEPLACE; AND
E. PS030048-JW - VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICE.
Added to consent.

14. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION/GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. PS000236-JG, RABA KISTNER BRYTEST, FOR CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES FOR NORTH EAST METRO PARK. (TNR)
Added to consent.

15. A. AUTHORIZE TNR TO USE AN ADDITIONAL $104,351.00 IN SURPLUS 1984 BOND FUNDS AND $985,351.50 OF THE 1997 CIP BRIDGE PROJECT SAVINGS FOR THE LITTIG ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE LITTIG ROAD PROJECT, IFB #B020093-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. (TNR)
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16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD PROJECT, IFB #B020023-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO. (TNR)
Added to consent.

17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00081-DR, CONTECH CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS FOR CULVERT PIPE. (TNR)
Added to consent.

18. APPROVE THIRTY(30) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0046-OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
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OTHER ITEMS

19. 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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20. APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIALS' BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(A) SAMUEL T. BISCOE, TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE;
(B) KAREN SONLEITNER, COMMISSSIONER, PRECINCT 2;
(C) MARGARET J. GOMEZ, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 4;
(D) DANA DEBEAUVOIR, COUNTY CLERK;
(E) AMALIA RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA, DISTRICT CLERK;
(F) GUY HERMAN, JUDGE, PROBATE COURT;
(G) DAVID PHILLIPS, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 1;
(H) ORLINDA NARANJO, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 2;
(I) DAVID CRAIN, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 3;
(J) MICHAEL DENTON, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 4;
(K) GISELA TRIANA, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 5;
(L) JAN BRELAND, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 6;
(M) ELIZABETH EARLE, JUDGE, COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 7;
(N) RICHARD SCOTT, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 1;
(O) MELISSA GOODWIN, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3; AND
(P) ELENA DIAZ, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 4.
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21. 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

22. 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


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. APPOINT CAROLYN LEWIS TO COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4; TERM ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 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.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. (A) APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER (2) APPROVE TWO INVOICES FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES.

2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 12, NOVEMBER 19, NOVEMBER 26, AND DECEMBER 10, 2002.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 24, OCTOBER 22 AND NOVEMBER 26, 2002.

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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY CULTURAL EDUCATION FACILITIES FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2002
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2002.

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