Travis County Commssioners Court
February 11, 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 11, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REVISES PLAT OF LOTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 6, 44,47 THROUGH 50, AND 52 THROUGH
54, BLOCK C, PARADISE MANOR SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 7.90 ACRES
- PARADISE MANOR CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM
# 6)
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2. DISCUSS THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF A
PLAT RECORDED IN PRECINCT THREE: WOODED OAKS - (CANCELLATION OF LOTS 1- 13,
INCLUSIVE, ALL OF DEVER COVE, AND PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM # 7)
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3. INTRODUCTION OF SARAH ECKHARDT AND
TIM LABADIE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
4. RECEIVE 2002 ANNUAL REPORT AND UPDATE
FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS'PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD.
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
5. DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING
IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT F7, NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, SECTION
ONE - (SHORTFORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 3.49 ACRES - D-K RANCH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS NOS. 1 THROUGH 6, 44,47 THROUGH 50, AND 52 THROUGH
54, BLOCK C, PARADISE MANOR SECTION ONE (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 7.90 ACRES
- PARADISE MANOR CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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7. APPROVE THE TOTAL CANCELLATION OF A
PLAT RECORDED IN PRECINCT THREE: WOODED OAKS - (CANCELLATION OF LOTS 1- 13,
INCLUSIVE, ALL OF DEVER COVE, AND PLATTED DRAINAGE EASEMENTS - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
FOR SAFE HAVEN: SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE OF JUVENILE PROBATION. THIS IS A NEW GRANT PROGRAM
TO PROVIDE SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS PROVIDED THROUGH
KIDS EXCHANGE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS WATER
DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO EXTEND THE GRANT TERMINATION DATE FOR THE FLOOD MITIGATION
ASSISTANCE PLANNING GRANT IN TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES. THE AMENDMENT
EXTENDS THE GRANT TERMINATION DATE UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2003.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT
DEFENSE FOR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE FORMULA GRANT SUPPORTING THE CRIMINAL COURTS.
THE GRANT PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. 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 $504,577.19 FOR
THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 24, 2003 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2003.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT (MODIFICATION
NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019-LB FROM ASSESSNET TO ACCUSCREEN, INC. FOR
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS01049-DS WITH THE AUSTIN PROJECT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AS THE "BROKER"
FOR THE FAMILY YOUTH ASSESSMENT CENTER. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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14. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CARTER BURGESS FOR THE CAMERON ROAD
DESIGN PROJECT AND SH 130 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING
AGENT AND TNR EXECUTIVE MANAGER TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, PURSUANT
TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC. 262.024 (a)(4). (TNR)
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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15. DISCUSS EVALUATION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR RFQ NO. Q030024-JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST METRO PARK DESIGN PROJECT,
APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY
QUALIFIED FIRM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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16. DISCUSS EVALUATION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR RFQ NO. Q030020-JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY ROAD DESIGN
PROJECT, APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
SONLEITNER)
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17. DISCUSS EVALUATION COMMITTEE RANKINGS
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR RFQ NO. Q030020-JJ,
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PFLUGERVILLE EAST ROAD DESIGN PROJECT,
APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY
QUALIFIED FIRM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT NO. IL01050-DS WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION
CENTER FOR MANAGED SERVICE ORGANIZATION SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (DISTRICT AND CRIMINAL COURTS ADMINISTRATION)
AS FOLLOWS: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. DUSTY HUMES, PH.D., PSYCHOLOGIST, CONTRACT NO. PS030027-LB;
AND
B. RICHARD COONS, M.D., PSYCHIATRIST, CONTRACT NO. PS030029-LB.
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010144-LB. PROVIDENCE SERVICES CORPORATION OF TEXAS, FOR INTENSIVE IN-HOME
SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0235-MP, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR
BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE. (T.C.S.O./MEDICAL EXAMINER) (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ACTIONS
FOR CONTRACT NO. 01T0116-RV, NALCO DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR WATER
TREATMENT SERVICE:
A. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3); AND
B. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OFCONTRCAT (MODIFICATION NO. 4).
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RADIATION
ONCOLOGY SERVICES, CENTRAL TEXAS ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES D/B/A/ SOUTHWEST REGIONAL
CANCER CENTER. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
24. A. APPROVE MODIFICATION
NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00273-LD, KB CONTRACT CLEANING, INC., TO CORRECT
ERRORS IN SQUARE FOOTAGE AND ADD ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00274-LD,
BLUEBONNET CLEANING SERVICES, TO ADD ADDITIONAL SPACE DUE TO RENOVATION AT
THE EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE LOCATION.
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00136-OJ, D&L MEDICAL PRODUCTS FOR DURABLE MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LINE ITEMS
1A, 2A, 5A, 6A, 7 AND 8 FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT, IFB NO. B030039-LD, TO THE
LOW BIDDER, GULF STATES ASPHALT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
28. PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO ISSUANCE
OF REVENUE BONDS, A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE USED TO FINANCE
AND REFINANCE HOSPITALS AND RELATED FACILITIES OWNED AND/OR OPERATED BY DAUGHTERS
OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN. (THIS HEARING WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR
FEBRUARY 18, 2003 AT 1:30 P.M.)
Repost in one week.
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
29. APPROVE FINAL VERSION OF THE LEASE WITH TIAA, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF ETHICS POLICY LANGUAGE OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE SPACE FOR CSCD AT SOUTHPARK BUILDING F. 2
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RETAIN NECESSARY EXPERTS 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
31. DISCUSS CERTAIN PERSONNEL ISSUES REGARDING MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY, RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RETAIN NECESSARY EXPERTS AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OF SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF TINNA BELDIN V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY; CAUSE NO. A02 CA 572 SS, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FORMER TNR DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE JAMES YOUNG (SUBROGATION CASE) 1
34. 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
35. TAKE AT 1:00 P.M. INTERVIEW FINALISTS
FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER, JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY. 3
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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 (A) JANUARY 21, 2003 AND (B) JANUARY 23, 2003.
C4. REAPPOINT JOHN R. BOYDSTON TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPOINT COLE C. ESLYN TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPOINT LEONARD E. HUBER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD AS A PRECINCT THREE APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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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 SESSIONS OF JANUARY 21, 2003 AND JANUARY 28, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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1. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP INVOICE FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 14, JANUARY 21, AND JANUARY 28, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF JANUARY 14, AND JANUARY 21, 2003.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS FIRE CODE - FIRE MARSHAL..
2. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GASB 34 IMPACTS - AUDITOR.
3. DISCUSS INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM AND FACTS UPDATE - (I.T.S.) - CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER.
4. DISCUSS WITH VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS LEGISLATION ON WHICH A COUNTY POSITION IS REQUESTED, AND STRATEGY FOR PROCESSING BILLS AND COMMUNICATING WITH TRAVIS COUNTY DELEGATION.
ADJOURN
THE EARLY ACTION COMPACT TASK FORCE (EACTF)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003, 1:30 TO 3:30 P.M.
THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) BOARD ROOM
2520 S. IH 35, SUITE 100 (SOUTH OF OLTORF INTERSECTION), AUSTIN, TEXAS
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