Travis County Commssioners Court
March 18, 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, March 18, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT
FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "LESSMANN LANE" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ) (ACTION ITEM # 31)
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2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RIVER PLACE 22, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 142, 143, 144 AND 145 - (AMENDED
PLAT - 3 LOTS - 1.03 ACRES - CANOAS DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #32)
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3. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE 1, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 4,
BLOCK I - (AMENDED PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.336 ACRES - CHULA VISTA DRIVE - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID
NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM #33)
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4. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE 2, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 21
AND 21A, BLOCK 'A' - (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.81 ACRES - ZAMBIA DRIVE -
NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY
WCID NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY) (ACTION ITEM
# 34)
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5. A.
DISCUSS THE TOTAL VACATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE IRRIGATION TRACT;
B. DISCUSS THE TOTAL VACATION OF THE SECOND REPLAT OF LOT
2 OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, IRRIGATION PLAT;
C. DISCUSS A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER
RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10 - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 529 LOTS - 1138.68 ACRES
- QUINLAN PARK ROADTRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY -TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
D. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER
RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10A - (LONG FORM PLAT - 185 LOTS - 786.05 ACRES -
QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
(ACTION ITEM #35)
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RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION SALUTING THE STAR
OF TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO.
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7. RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING 2002
ACTIVITIES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
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8. PRESENT RECYCLING AWARDS TO EMPLOYEES
AND DEPARTMENTS DOING AN EXEMPLARY JOB SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE COUNTY'S
RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDS TO ASSIST
THE COUNTY IN THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN TRACTS OF LAND WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES
HABITAT FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE; TOTAL GRANT IS $19,444,662
AND A 25 PERCENT COUNTY MATCH OF $4,861,166 IS REQUIRED.
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10. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $452,327.42 FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 28, 2003 THROUGH MARCH
6, 2003.
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
13. CONSIDER DRAFT LETTER TO EMERGENCY
SERVICES DISTRICTS SOLICITING INPUT ON THE EMS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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14. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON KEY QUESTIONS FOR THE INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL TO CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF
THE STARFLIGHT PROGRAM'S ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROTOCOL FOR USE OF
THE STARFLIGHT AIRCRAFT, AND REQUEST FOR UP TO $9,500 TO COVER EXPENSES INCURRED
AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE REVIEW PANEL.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. PS000047TS, WITH CAPITAL IDEA FOR WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (HHSD)
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16. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL010029MQ, WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
PROVIDED TO CASEWORKERS. (HHSD)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL
IL020205JW, TEXAS ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE (TEEX), FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSESMENT
AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS.
(TNR)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS010062JS, WITH THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS, FOR TRANSITIONAL
HOUSING SERVICES FOR VETERANS. (HHSD)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0126-OJ, ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN,
FOR TRANSPORTATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. (TNR)
Added to consent.
20. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROCUREMENT
OF ARMORED CAR SERVICE (COUNTY TREASURER):
(A) REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B030035-EH, AND
REBID.
(B) APPROVE THREE (3) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3)
TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0086-JP, DUNBAR ARMORED, INC., FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES.
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION
NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING FOR EQUIPMENT SHERIFF'S OFFICE):
(A) NO. 02T00203MP, HOYT ENTERPRISES INC.
(B) NO. 02T00204MP, SUPER NOVA
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22. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B030050-RG,
RENTAL OF VEHICLES, AND REBID. (TCSO)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00214RG, AARON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS,
INC., FOR ROAD RECYCLING SERVICES. (TNR)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PLUMBING-TIME
AND MATERIAL SERVICES, IFB #BO30056-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS (COUNTYWIDE):
A. YPS, INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR
B. MINEYARD PLUMBING, INC. - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0122-MP, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS, FOR
SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS. (HHSD)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING:
A. NO. 02T00200MP, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
B. NO. 02T00201MP, TIENG VIET MAGAZINE
C. NO. 02T00202MP, HILL COUNTRY NEWS
D. NO. 02T00222MP, THE VILLAGER
E. NO. 02T00223MP, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE
F. NO. 02T00224MP, OAK HILL GAZETTE
G. NO. 02T00225MP, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER
H. NO. 02T00226MP, EL MUNDO NEWSPAPER
I. NO. 02T00227MP, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS. (PURCHASING)
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27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS000307JJ, DONALD R. WARD AND ASSOCIATES, PROFESSIONAL BUYOUT GRANT SERVICES
FOR THE FEMA ONION CREEK BUYOUT PROJECT. (TNR)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL
SURVEYING SERVICES WITH SAM, INC. FOR THE CAMERON AND PFLUGERVILLE EAST/PECAN
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A
CONTRACT, PURSUANT TO COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, TEX. LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN. SEC.
262.024 (a)(4). (TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
29. RECEIVE, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION ON STAFF REPORT REGARDING HIRING OF CONSULTANT AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
TO ADDRESS GAS EMISSIONS AND ODORS IN NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILLS.
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30. A. DISCUSS PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH
CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS MAJOR ISSUES REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY
OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ANY AMENDMENTS TO THOSE REGULATIONS, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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31. A. APPROVE A PHASING
AGREEMENT WITH JBDI DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND METRO H20 LTD. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES
RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREST BLUFF SECTION 2. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR VOLUNTARY TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS WITH TXDOT RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREST BLUFF SECTION
2.
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT
FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE - FOREST BLUFF SECTION 2 - (LONGFORM PLAT -
96 LOTS - 21.62 ACRES - DELTA POST DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY
- HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
32. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS (CAF) TO FUND ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITIONS AND PROGRAMS.
(COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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33. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT
FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "LESSMANN LANE" IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER
GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
34. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: RIVER PLACE 22, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 142, 143, 144 AND 145 - (AMENDED
PLAT - 3 LOTS - 1.03 ACRES - CANOAS DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY RIVER PLACE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
35. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE 1, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 4,
BLOCK I - (AMENDED PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.336 ACRES - CHULA VISTA DRIVE - NO FISCAL
REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID
NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: THE RANCH AT DEER CREEK PHASE 2, SECTION 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 21
AND 21A, BLOCK 'A' - (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.81 ACRES - ZAMBIA DRIVE -
NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY
WCID NO. 1D - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ).
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
37. A. APPROVE THE TOTAL
VACATION OF STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE IRRIGATION TRACT.
B. APPROVE THE TOTAL VACATION OF THE SECOND REPLAT OF LOT2
STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 IRRIGATION PLAT;
C. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER
RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10 - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 529 LOTS - 1138.68 ACRES
- QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE
PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
D. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER
RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 10A - (LONG FORM PLAT - 185 LOTS - 786.05 ACRES -
QUINLAN PARK ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
38. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (SEE ATTACHED
LIST); AND
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION
TAKEN BY THE LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
40. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM AUSTIN COMMUNITY
COLLEGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY ASSISTANCE WITH THE MAY 2003 ELECTION, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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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
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO CLAIM OF DR. MARK KARAKOURTIS, M.D. FOR PAYMENT FOR SURGICAL CARE RENDERED TO INMATES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL. 1
42. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF FORTVIEW, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, 353RD JUDICIAL COURT, CAUSE NO. GN300127. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S LEGAL ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OPTIONS TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINTS ABOUT VIOLATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS AT LANDFILLS IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TNR DEPARTMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO COUNTY ROADWAY CONNECTIONS TO SH 130. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO RETAIN NECESSARY EXPERTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF BLAYNE WILLIAMS V. MARGO FRASIER, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRIC OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION; CIVIL ACTION NO. A-01-CA-470. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ATION 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. A-02-CA-606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
48. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUEST FROM MR. KENNETH SNEED TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE, 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 A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 1, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR PRIVATE EASEMENTS IN ASHTON WOODS SUBDIVISION, A PRIVATE TOWN HOME COMMUNITY IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL
15, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION
OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINES
BETWEEN LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK 2, PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
(COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 8, 2003, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 17 AND 18, BLOCK O, APACHE SHORES SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SAMUEL T. BISCOE TO EXECUTE THE HOME AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2003 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
2. CONSIDER (A) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (B) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-43, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE (A) BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER AND (B) APPROVE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE AMOUNT OF CASH RESERVE FOR THE PROPOSED HOME AWARD FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A 2003 HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
4. APPROVE (A) BUDGET AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER AND (B) APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. A.
DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, TO RESOLVE
INCONSISTENCIES WITH CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 144, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
B. DISCUSS MAJOR ISSUES REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY
OF AUSTIN SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, ANY AMENDMENTS TO THOSE REGULATIONS, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
2. REVIEW AND DISCUSS PROGRAMATIC DIRECTION AND FY'03 BUDGET CHALLENGES IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
3. DISCUSS CRIMINAL COURTS ANNUAL REPORT.
4. DISCUSS LANDFILL ISSUES.
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March 20, 2003/Legislative Attachment
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Legislative bills or issues that may be
considered. (New issues or bills are displayed in bold text.)
You may find more details about these bills on the (http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/legislation/bill_status.htm)Texas
Legislature website.
Bed Tax
HB 1 Heflin Relating to the appropriations of money for the 2004-2205 Biennium.
HB 156 Krusee Relating to the grant of power of eminent domain to a regional mobility authority.
HB 157 Krusee Relating to the authority of a regional mobility authority to issue turnpike revenue bonds.
HB 375 Dutton Relating to limiting the award of attorney’s fees by a justice court.
HB 388 Pitts Relating to forcible entry and detainer and forceable detainer suits.
HB 389 Pitt Relating to permit application & hearing procedures under the Texas Mass Gatherings Act.
HB 396 Mowery Relating to appeals to small claims courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
HB 483 Wilson Relating to the requirements for the establishment of a state airport in Central Texas.
HB 1031 Lewis Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond.
HB 1204 Baxter Relating to the authority of municipalities of counties to regulate subdivision in a municipalities’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
HB 1365 Bonnen Relating to the Texas Emission Reduction Plan.
HB 1374 Madden Relating to safety and emissions inspections of motor vehicles.
HB 1460 Lindsay Relating to county fire marshals and county fire protection.
HB 1509 Flores Relating to certain matters affecting the handling of a criminal defendant after arrest and before trial.
HB 1681 Stick Relating to the amount of compensation and allowances for certain county auditors.
HB 1725 Stick Relating to the suspension of a driver’s license for a failure to pass a test for intoxication or for a refusal to consent to the taking of a blood or breath specimen to test for alcohol and other intoxication.
HB 1771 Keel Relating to use of 911 fees and surcharges in certaincounties.
HB 1886 Swinford Relating to the appointment of counsel.
HB 1837 Baxter Relating to federal approval of land for habitatconservation.
HB 1898 Nixon Relating to the ability of a county to sue and be sued.
HB 2188 Rodriguez Relating to alternative methods of responding to ajury summons.
HB 2401 Stick Relating to the criminal law magistrates in TravisCounty.
HB 2402 Stick Relating to the compensation of district judges inTravis County.
HB 2856 Ferrar Relating to certain fees collected by a domestic relationsoffice.
SB 544 Wentworth Relating to the authority of municipalities of counties
to regulate subdivision in a municipalities’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 549 Barrientos Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed
of Travis County.
SB 697 Barrientos Relating to the revocation process for certain releasees who violate conditions of release on parole or mandatory supervision.
SB 887 Carona Relating to solid waste disposal fees.
SB 1099 Barrientos Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
SB 1265 Armbrister Relating to initiating the prosecution of environmental crimes.
SB 1159 Barrientos Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle emissions in counties participating in Early Action Compacts.
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