Travis County Commssioners Court
April 22, 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 22, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ELECTION
PRECINCT REALIGNMENTS. (ACTION ITEM #37)
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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
2. DISCUSS DRAFT MITIGATION PLAN AND PLAN
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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3. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: THE HIGH ROAD SUBDIVISION.
Added to consent.
(SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.782 ACRES - THE HIGH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
4. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM CITY OF LEANDER
TO HAVE THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RELEASE JURISDICTION AND MAINTENANCE
OF FM 2243 TO THE CITY, INCLUDING A 3/10TH MILE SEGMENT WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
5. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: PARKSIDE AT SLAUGHTER CREEK,
SECTION 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - 33 LOTS - 14.946 ACRES - BRANDT ROAD - FISCAL
POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: PARKSIDE AT SLAUGHTER CREEK,
SECTION 2 (LONG FORM PLAT - 64 LOTS - 12.539 ACRES - BRANDT ROAD - FISCAL
POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN
- CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. AMEND INTERLOCAL FOR REGIONAL MOBILITY
AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WITH CAPITAL METRO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(KAREN SONLEITNER)
Postponed one week.
8. CONSIDER 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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9. APPROVE THE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
BOND FUNDS TO PURCHASE A SERVER FOR TNR ENGINEERING DIVISION.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS FOR STEP #3 KENNEDY RIDGE WATER GRANT. THE GRANT PROVIDES FUNDS FOR
ADDITIONAL CAPACITY AND FIRE FLOW PROTECTION TO THE EXISTING SYSTEM.
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B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE FOR A NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH /BREAKFAST GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE
PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR,
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM
IN JUVENILE PROBATION. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE SHERIFF'S PATROL
CARS. THE GRANT REQUIRES A CASH MATCH, WHICH IS MET THROUGH SHERIFF'S LOCAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
12. CONSIDER FY 03 BUDGET RULES REGARDING
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS FOR GRANT FUNDS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE
ACTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. ISSUANCE OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR PHASE 1, THE SITE WORK,
AT PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS; AND
B. THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR PHASE 2, THE BUILDINGS, AT THE
PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS.
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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 $420,550.80 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 4, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 10,
2003.
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
16. CONSIDER OPTION TO LICENSE AGREEMENT
WITH HMA ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA THE AUSTIN ROCKERS FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY
EXPOSITION CENTER FOR INDOOR FOOTBALL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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17. CONSIDER THE VALUE OF THE REAL PROPERTY
AND BUILDING LOCATED AT 1101 NUECES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (MAY ALSO
BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, Note 2, Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property.)
Postponed one week.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
18. CONSIDER DESIGNATION OF ADOLFO VALADEZ,
M.D., M.P.H., AS LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ALTERNATE FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 2003, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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19. CONSIDER FY 03 BUDGET FOR HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, INCREASING DEMANDS IN HEALTH CARE AND BASIC NEEDS,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR RENTAL
OF VEHICLES, IFB NO. B030089-RG, TO:
(SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
A. CAPPS RENTAL CAR - ITEM 1; AND
B. LONGHORN CAR RENTAL - ITEM 2.
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO.6) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0207-LD, IRON MOUNTAIN, INC., FOR OFFSITE
RECORDS STORAGE. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
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22. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0163-RV, Z-NON ELECTRIC INC., FOR
ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIAL SERVICES. (COUNTYWIDE)
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION 13 TO CONTRACT
MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH TIBURON. (ITS)
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS30030LB
TO AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL
PSYCHOLOGICAL/PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (DISTRICT AND CRIMINAL COURTS ADMINISTRATIVE)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. IL980084TS, CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ANIMAL
SHELTER SERVICES. (HHSD)
Added to consent.
26. RESCIND ACTION TAKEN ON ITEM NUMBER
36, COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION APRIL 1, 2003, CONSIDER INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT (NO. IL030152LB) BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS CONFERENCE
OF URBAN COUNTIES, INC., TO EXPLORE THE DESIRABILITY AND FEASIBILITY OF JOINTLY
PROCURING AN INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (MARGARET
GOMEZ)
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27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT
NO. MA030068LC, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE IMAGING SYSTEM WITH HART INTERCIVIC,
INC. (COUNTY CLERK)
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28. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION
(MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00219MP, RESOURCE BUILDING MATERIALS,
INC., FOR STORM AND MOBILE HOME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. (HOUSING SERVICES)
Added to consent.
29. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE
OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC HOT WATER HEAT MAINTENANCE
CABLE ASSESSMENT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION
262.024 (A) (4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
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30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT
RENTAL, IFB NO. B030108-RV. (FM, TNR)
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31. 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)
Postponed one week.
OTHER ITEMS
32. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2003. (COUNTY AUDITOR)
Added to consent.
TAKE UP AT 1:40 P.M.
33. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON ALL TRAVIS
COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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34. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS
OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SERVE ON THE SELECTION COMMITTEE, FOR JAIL OPERATIONS
REVIEW, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
36. 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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37. CONSIDER PROPOSED ELECTION PRECINCT
REALIGNMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed 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
38. 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
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 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
41. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSIGNING DUTIES TO A MANAGER(S) AND OFFICIALS FROM DUTIES NOW HANDLED BY THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 1
43. RECEIVE FINAL DISPOSITION ON THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, CHARGE OF DISCRIMINATION, DARBY V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 3
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 APRIL 8, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 13, 2003 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORMANDY RIDGE LANE AND FOWLER DRIVE IN LAKE POINTE PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 20, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOT 9 AND 9A OF FLAT CREEK RESUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 1.049 ACRES - LAKESIDE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 APRIL 1 AND 8, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR APRIL 1, 2003.
ADJOURN
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