Travis County Commssioners Court
February 4, 2003
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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, February 4, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS1. DISCUSS TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS
OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE AND WELLSPORT DRIVE
ON SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2003, IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING WEEK
OF FEBRUARY 7 THROUGH 15, 2003 AS "INSURE-A-KID AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS
COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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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. APPROVE GRANT DOCUMENTS AND DESIGNATE
SIGNATORIES FOR A GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO SUPPLY
WATER SERVICE FOR HOMES ON KENNEDY RIDGE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
4. APPROVE GRANT DOCUMENTS AND DESIGNATE
SIGNATORIES FOR A GRANT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO SUPPLY
WATER SERVICE FOR HOMES ON PLOVER PLACE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE TEMPORARILY CLOSING PORTIONS
OF BRATTON LANE, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, LONG VISTA DRIVE AND WELLSPORT DRIVE
ON SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2003, IN ORDER TO HOLD THE IRON KIDS TRIATHLON SERIES.
(COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE
AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR A CHILD WELFARE SERVICES CONTRACT. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03 AND ALLOWS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN CHILD CARE
EXPENDITURES.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON PROJECTS AND AMOUNTS FOR FUNDING FROM ROAD AND PARK BONDS AND CERTIFICATES
OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED IN FY'03.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
9. DISCUSS WITH COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
& CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) THE DECISION TO CHANGE FROM TIBURON TO CORRECTIONS
SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) TO IMPLEMENT A STATE REQUIRED COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
TRACKING SYSTEM FOR CASE MANAGEMENT, AND RESULTING IMPACT ON TRAVIS COUNTY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Postponed 2 weeks.
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE EMPLOYEE TOTAL
COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR PAYCHECK STUFFER.
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11. 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 $185,601.87 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 17, 2003 THROUGH JANUARY
23, 2003.
Added to consent.
12. DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND LEVEL
OF PARTICIPATION FOR LIVE CABLECAST OF THE CURRENT TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS ON TCTV AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
14. A. DISCUSS EXECUTIVE
MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY JOB VACANCY, RECRUITMENT, INTERVIEW AND
SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMETABLE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. AUTHORIZE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO COORDINATE TRAVEL
AND LODGING LOGISTICS WITH FOUR (4) FINALISTS RECOMMENDED BY THE COURT APPOINTED
INTERVIEW AND SELECTION COMMITTEE.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CLOSED
AND OPEN CAPTIONING SERVICES WITH TEXAS CLOSED CAPTIONING REPORTERS. (HHSD)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION
NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB FROM ASSESSNET TO ACCUSCREEN FOR DRUG
AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Postponed one week.
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE ALARM
PANEL AND DEVICES REPLACEMENT, BUILDING 180, AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL
COMPLEX, IFB B030004-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DESIGN SYSTEM (AUSTIN) GROUP,
INC. (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO.
02C00079-EH WITH BOILER BURNER SALES AND SERVICE, INC. FOR BOILER REPLACEMENTS
IN BUILDING 160 AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
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20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, CMI BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOR
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR CONCRETE & GROUT MIX: (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 02T00003-EH, CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,
L.P.; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 02T00004-EH, RAINBOW MATERIALS, INC.
Pulled from the agenda.
22. DECLARE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
(FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. RICHARD MOYA PARK PLAYSCAPE;
B. CYCLONE FENCE;
C. PACE BEND PARK BOAT DOCK; AND
D. BOB WENTZ PARK BOAT DOCK.
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ACTIONS
(MODIFICATION NO. 3):
A. APPROVE INCREASE IN MAINTENANCE SERVICE LEVEL FROM 60-USER
LIMIT TO 100-USER LIMIT;
B. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. MA960322,
EASY ACCESS, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF EZ-TAX AND EZ-VOTE APPLICATION SOFTWARE;
AND
C. APPROVE ADDITION OF THE MAINTENANCE COVERAGE FOR INTELLIGENT
TEXT PROCESSING (ITP) SOFTWARE. (TAX OFFICE AND I.T.S.)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TWO-WAY
SUPPLIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS, IFB B030036-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TESSCO,
INC. (J&PS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE SHERIFF'S
OFFICE CONCERNING THE MONTHLY POPULATION/STATUS REPORT TO KEY COUNTY OFFICIALS.
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26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS AND A
PLAN FOR COUNTY CLERK REORGANIZATON.
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27. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS'
SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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28. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS) SERIES 2003 BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ITEMS
30. DISCUSS RESULTS OF INTERVIEWS WITH
CITY AND COUNTY STARFLIGHT PROGRAM EMPLOYEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(Recessed until Wednesday, February 5, 2003, 1:30 pm.
The commissoners court reconvened on wednesday, to take up items 30, 38, 39
& 40.Captioners were not available for these item.)
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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
31. CONSIDER WORKPLACE SAFETY ISSUES AT 1622 E. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
32. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. 2
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT, AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDRICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL., AND IN RE: ESTATE OF FREDRICK PLUET, DECEASED, IN THE PROBATE COURT NO. 1 OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERESA SHIELDS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SUBROGATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF DEKE PIERCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PROJECT NO. 97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAT 45 SOUTH; PARCEL NO. 8; DENISE P. TOMLINSON AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION CASE) 1 AND 2
38. DISCUSS STARFLIGHT ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, DINAH DINWIDDIE, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY; CASEY PING, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY; GORDON BERGH, KEVIN MCDONALD AND RICHARD HERRINGTON, CAUSE NO. A02 CA 606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
41. DISCUSS PENDING NOTICE OF VIOLATION FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REGARDING LEACHATE SEEPAGE AT THE US 290 EAST LANDFILL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 JANUARY 14, 2003.
C4. APPROVAL OF RESERVE DEPUTY, CHARLES EDWARD, RINEY, III, IN CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE OFFICE.
C5. REAPPOINT JEAN B. STROUP TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. REAPPOINT CHARLES R. POPE TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPOINT JOHN M. JACKSON TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C8. APPOINT TRES H. CHILDRESS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C9. REAPPOINT TODD CRICKMER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C10. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 13-16, PEDERNALES SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 1.066 ACRES - PEDERNALES CLIFF TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA JURISDICTION) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C11. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 'A', SEVEN OAKS, SECTION 2, PHASE 2 - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 6.582 ACRES - BEE CAVE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C12. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 4, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 15-17, BLOCK 'B', SEVEN OAKS, SECTION 2, PHASE 2 - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 6.471 ACRES - BEE CAVE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003
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 JANUARY 14, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER CONTRACT EXTENSION AND PAYMENT REQUEST FROM COMMUNITY MENTOR-PROT?G? INITIATIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994A (BENT OAKS APARTMENT PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $9,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1991 (ASPEN HILLS APARTMENT PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WOODWAY SQUARE APARTMENTS) SERIES 2003; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE FINANCING OF SUCH MULTIFAMILY RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2003
NED C. GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
12:00 NOON
314 W. 11TH STREET
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF THE NED C. GRANGER ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
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