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Travis County Commssioners Court
April 15, 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, April 15, 2003

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, PALEFACE PARK PHASE 1 SECTION B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 11.417 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJS). (ACTION ITEM #4)
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RESOLUTIONS, PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

2. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION'S (CARTPO) TRANSPORTATION DELEGATION AND SELECTED PRIORITY PROJECTS.
Postponed one week.


CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS

3. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROCK HOUSE TO USE PACE BEND PARK OR ARKANSAS BEND PARK ON APRIL 17, 2003 FOR FILMING OF A TELEVISION COMMERCIAL.
Pulled from the agenda.

4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3, PALEFACE PARK PHASE I SECTION B (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 11.417 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE-SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE - OUTSIDE ALL ETJS).
Added to consent.

5. CONSIDER REQUEST TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF CONTRACT WITH R-BAR-B PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 254.53 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (BCCP), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Taken up with executive session items.

6. CONSIDER REQUEST TO APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: 11505 TX 71, PHASE TWO (LONG FORM PLAT - 18 LOTS - 25.2505 ACRES - MUSKET RIM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

7. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S STANDARD LETTER OF CREDIT FORM FROM THE DEVELOPER OF 11505 TX 71 PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "BEND O' RIVER DRIVE" TO "BEND OF THE RIVER DRIVE" IN PRECINCT 3, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.

9. CONSIDER PROPOSED COUNTY ORDINANCE COVERING WASTE FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT TYPE I LANDFILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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10. DISCUSS OUTSTANDING POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING SUBDIVISION REGULATION, REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES WITH CITY OF AUSTIN CODE AS REQUIRED BY HB 1445, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS AS AN ADVANCE TO ALLOW THE NCI TOBACCO STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF JUNE 2003. THIS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE IS REQUESTED DUE TO THE TIMING OF THE RECEIPT OF A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE.
Added to consent.

12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.


HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS

13. CONSIDER FY 03 BUDGET FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INCREASING DEMANDS IN HEALTH CARE AND BASIC NEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed one week.


ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

14. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. MEDICAL EXAMINER - SETTLE
B. TNR - SETTLE
C. LCRA - SETTLE
D. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1 - SETTLE
E. CAMPBELL/FARMERS - SETTLE
F. WILLIAM ROLLS - SETTLE
G. TCSO - SIGNATURE APPROVAL
Added to consent.

15. 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 $289.409.62 FOR THE PERIOD OF MARCH 28, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 3, 2003.
Added to consent.

16. RECEIVE REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
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17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.

18. CONSIDER DRAFT NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT'S DECISION ON THE FY 2003 COMPENSATION RESERVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $25,000.00 ISSUED AGAINST CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND GEOTECHNICAL TESTING SERVICES. (TNR)
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20. APPROVE PAYMENT OF PURCHASES FOR AIR QUALITY TESTING AND CLEANUP AT COUNTY LEASED BUILDING. (RISK MANAGEMENT/CONSTABLE PCT. 3)
Taken up with executive session items.

21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR FLOOR COVERING TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB NO. B030068-OJ, TO:
A. CDC CARPETS: GROUPS A, B AND D; AND
B. GOMEZ FLOOR COVERING: GROUPS C AND D.
Added to consent.

22. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR PERSONNEL CARRIER/WORK CARTS, FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, IFB NO. B03B0040-EH.
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23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PORTABLE TOILETS RENTAL AND SERVICING, IFB B030069-EH, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CAPITAL CHEM CAN CO. (TNR)
Added to consent.

24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL GASES, IFB NO. B030087, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AIRGAS SOUTHWEST, (MEDICAL EXAMINER & ES)
Added to consent.

25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0329-LD, HERRERA AND SONS JANITORIAL, TO CANCEL SERVICES AT TNR SATELLITE THREE. (TNR, FM)
Added to consent.

26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RFS S020141-RV, OUTSOURCING FOOD SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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27. DECLARE ATTACHED LISTING OF EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
Added to consent.

28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 00AE606JJ, CH2M HILL, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BLAKE MANOR ROAD DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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OTHER ITEMS

29. CONSIDER SCOPE OF WORK FOR JAIL OPERATIONS ANALYSIS, PROPOSED TO BE CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTING JAIL EXPERT AND COUNTY STAFF, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FY 2002 REPORTS ON FEDERAL AND STATE AWARDS (SINGLE AUDIT REPORT) AS REQUIRED BY GRANTING AGENCY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE.
Added to consent.

31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.

32. A. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $31,660,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
B. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $23,325,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $23,325,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2003 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERSPERTAINING THERETO.
C. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,335,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2003 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
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TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.

33. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED BILLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
B. CONSIDER OTHER BILLS, IF ANY, IN RESPONSE TO ACTION TAKEN BY THE LEGISLATURE, 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

34. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON CLAIM OF RICHARD CHITIYO REGARDING REAL PROPERTY JUDICIAL SALE OF LOT 17, BLOCK N , BUCKINGHAM RIDGE SECTION FIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, (OR LOT 17, BLOCK 17 NORTH, BUCKINGHAM RIDGE SECTION 51200 CLEARDAY, AUSTIN, TEXAS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1

36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TNR DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO COUNTY ROADWAY CONNECTIONS TO SH 130. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 1 AND 2

37. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVERING FUNCTIONAL AREAS NOW UNDER EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

38. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, AND /OR CONSIDER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN FREDERICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET. AL, (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1

39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. E.L. BUICE (TRACEY A. SUIRE RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

40. 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 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

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. CONSIDER ACCEPTING, REJECTING, OR COUNTERING A COUNTEROFFER TO SELL RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY 2001 BOND PROJECT, PARCEL #2, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 25, 2003.

C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 1, 2003.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 25, 2003.

ADJOURN


AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-14, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. CONSIDER (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-68, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

3. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $17,740,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2002 (THE PARK AT WELLS BRANCH), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

4. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND BELL-NASH/RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE FOR THE WAIVER OF SUBDIVISION FEES FOR PHASE THREE OF A MIXED-INCOME, RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BRIARCREEK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

5. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR MARCH 18 AND MARCH 25, 2003.

6. CONSIDER (1) A BUDGET TRANSFER AND (2) PAYMENT TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

ADJOURN

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. CONSIDER (1) A BUDGET TRANSFER AND (2) PAYMENTS TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

ADJOURN


TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2003, 1:30
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR

1. DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF THE INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE AND ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT REPORT.

2. DISCUSS FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN.

3. DISCUSS STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

4. DISCUSS ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSOLIDATION.

5. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON CIVIL INDIGENT ATTORNEYS FEES.

ADJOURN

 



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