Travis County Commssioners Court
March 25, 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 25, 2003
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL
AS KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL MONTH AND COMMITTING THE COUNTY TO SPONSOR AND PARTICIPATE
IN CLEAN SWEEP AND OTHER CLEANUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOHN
MENDOZA ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
AFTER TWENTY-THREE (23) YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DANIEL
CLAWSON UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES AFTER
MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF SERVICE.
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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
4. A.
APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA AT COTTONWOOD CREEK, A SUBDIVISION
IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA AT
COTTONWOOD CREEK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE WAIVING UTILITY PERMIT FEES
FOR TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY/LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE TO PERFORM SOIL BORINGS
WITHIN COUNTY RIGHTS OF WAY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
TWO: CORRECTION PLAT MEADOWS OF CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS, PHASE ONE (REVISED PLAT
- 187 LOTS - 46.518 ACRES - VICTORIA STATION BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED
- SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDMERE UTILITY COMPANY - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE
ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Postponed one week.
7. WAIVE RENTAL FEES FOR SATELLITE TWO
TOWN HALL AND MAKE APPROPRIATE CHANGES TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF A FREE MEDICAL CLINIC PROVIDED BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF LAKEWAY. (COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
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8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: VILLAS OF THE HILLS (LONG FORM PLAT - 13 LOTS - 23.99 ACRES - TRAILS
END ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED
BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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9. REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT
OF JOE GIESELMAN, VOTING MEMBER, AND ELAINE WRAY, ALTERNATE VOTING MEMBER,
TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE CAMPO TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. A. AUTHORIZE THE
USE OF COUNTY FUNDS AS AN ADVANCE TO ALLOW FT 03 DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION
GRANT PROGRAM TO CONTINUE FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL THROUGH JUNE. THIS PERMISSION
TO CONTINUE IS REQUESTED DUE TO THE TIMING OF THE RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED
AGREEMENT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
B. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS AS AN ADVANCE TO ALLOW
THE LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT TO CONTINUE FOR THE MONTHS
OF APRIL THROUGH JUNE. THIS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE IS REQUESTED DUE TO THE
TIMING OF THE RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
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11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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12. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REIMBURSEMENT
RESOLUTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. PURCHASE AND RENOVATION OF OFFICE BUILDING;
B. PURCHASE OF 911 RDMT RADIOS; AND
C. PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA SYSTEM.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING E-GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES:
A. A SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (NO. SL030126LB) WITH BEARINGPOIN;
B. AN E-PAY APPLICATION; AND
C. A CONVENIENCE FEE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY OF $.50 ON EACH TRANSACTION
IF APPROVED BY TEXAS ONLINE AUTHORITY. (ITS)
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14. 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 $496,091.86 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 7, 2003 THROUGH MARCH 13,
2003.
Added to consent.
15. CONSIDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY
AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. HIPAA POLICIES AND PROCEDURES;
B. HIPAA PRIVACY NOTICE;
C. VARIOUS HIPAA AUTHORIZATIONS; AND
D. COMPLAINT FORMS.
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16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS APPROVAL FOR THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC
AT PFLUGERVILLE AND RELEASE FOR BID.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN APPROVAL FOR THE PRECINCT ONE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
AND CONSTABLE OFFICE BUILDING.
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HAUL TRUCK,
ONE (1) WATER TRUCK AND TWO (2) KNUCKLE BOOM TRUCKS FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), CONTRACT NO. IL030067OJ. (TNR)
Added to consent.
20. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ADDING TWO PICKUP
SITES (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00074OJ WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT
OF TEXAS FOR REFUSE COLLECTION. (COUNTYWIDE)
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21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00230OJ TO GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES
CORPORATION FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING - PRETRIAL SERVICES. (PRETRIAL SERVICES)
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22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH THE TEXAS
MIGRANT COUNCIL AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PURCHASE AND ADMINISTRATION OF
CHILDCARE SERVICES. (HHSD)
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23. APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH THE CITY OF
AUSTIN FOR COORDINATION OF THE SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM. (HHSD)
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24. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0120-LD, AVFUEL CORP. FOR AVIATION
FUEL. (STARFLIGHT)
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25. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03K00035DM WITH WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2003 TYPE C HOT
MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO LAND DESIGN
STUDIO, RFQ NO. Q30024-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE EAST
METRO PARK DESIGN PROJECT. (FM AND TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT
NO. 99AE601JJ, MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE FERGUSON LANE/TUSCANY WAY ROAD DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER
DAVIS)
Added to consent.
28. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. 03K0036ADM WITH WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE 2003 TYPE F HOT
MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM. (TNR)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MULTI-BAND
AVIATION RADIOS, IFB B030037-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AHR AVIATION. (JPS)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PACKAGED
TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONER UNITS, IFB NO. B03008-OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, FREIDRICH
AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY. (HOUSING SERVICES)
Added to consent.
31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 11 TO CONTRACT
MA 980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICE, WITH TIBURON. (ITS)
Added to consent.
OTHER ITEMS
32. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICE
(MODIFICATION NO. 11) TO CONTRACT MA 980095, WITH TIBURON. (ITS)
(Same as item 31).
33. REVIEW "2003 PRO RATA TOBACCO DISTRIBUTION
COUNTY EXPENDITURE STATEMENT" AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
35 A.
APPROVE CONTRACT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COLLABORATIVE
PARTNERS OF THE AUSTIN / TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM.
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND
SAFEPLACE WITH REGARD TO AUSTIN / TRAVIS COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION
TEAM.
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
37. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2003.
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
38. RECEIVEVE LEGAL ADVICE ON REQUEST FROM MR. KENNETH SNEED TO WAIVE PENALTY AND INTEREST ON TAXES DUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TO ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT 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 HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, GORDON BERGH, KEVIN MCDONALD AND HERRINGTON, CAUSE NO. A-02-CA-606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT , REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF ROBERT P. MADDOX JR. V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CAUSE NO. GN-002616, IN THE 261ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR MEDIATION IN FREDRICK PLUETT, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, (PLUETT; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE ISSUES FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 2
44. 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
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY SUBROGATION CLAIM IN THE MATTER OF DEKE PIERCE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. 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
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 MARCH 4, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 8, 2003 FOR THE APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM BEND O' RIVER TO "BEND OF THE RIVER DRIVE", IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
A1. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE
ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHED
LIST)
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION
TAKEN BY THE LEGISLATURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 MARCH 11, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D #3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 4, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TERMINATE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RELATED TO CHURCHILL CROSSING APARTMENTS.
2. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO INVESTOR LETTER RELATED TO TCHFC MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (TOWN VISTA APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002.
3. CONSIDER EXECUTION OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY
WORK SESSION
AUSTIN MARRIOT NORTH
2600 LA FRONTERA BLVD.
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78681
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003, 9:00 A.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY RECEPTION
AUSTIN MARRIOT NORTH
2600 LA FRONTERA BLVD.
ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78681
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2003, 4:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
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