Travis County Commssioners Court
May 6, 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, May 6, 2003
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS.
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RICHARD
L. HUVER ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER
TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALFRED
G. KASPER ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER
OVER TWELVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LEONARD
L. HAYS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER
TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE A RESOLUTION COMMENDING PEASE
ELEMENTARY STUDENT COUNCIL ON THE FORMATION OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND
THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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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
5. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: SHADOWGLEN PHASE ONE SECTION
1(A), 2(A), 3(A), 4(A) (LONG FORM PLAT - 152 LOTS - 48.826 ACRES - SHADOW
GLEN BOULEVARD AT US HWY 290 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE
TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 - CITY OF
MANOR ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON THE FOLLOWING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES: (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. PROPOSED PLAN TO ADDRESS GAS EMISSIONS AND BAD ODERS AT
NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY LANDFILLS;
B. PROGRESS ON HIRING CONSULTANT;
C. UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT
STUDY.
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7. CONSIDER COMMENTS PROVIDED ON TRAVIS
COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE AND WHETHER IT SHOULD BE MADE PART OF THE SOLID
WASTE SITING ORDER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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8. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT
THREE: TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB SECTION 10A (LONG FORM PLAT - 46 LOTS - 9.596
ACRES - TWIN CREEKS CLUB DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND
APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SPRINGBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK,
SECTION ONE) LONG FORM PLAT - 20 LOTS - 20.877 ACRES - PICADILLY DRIVE - FISCAL
POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WINDEMERE UTILITY
CO. - CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
10. CONSIDER REQUEST TO THE TEXAS TURNPIKE
AUTHORITY TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT AN INTERCHANGE AT THE PROPOSED HOWARD LANE
ARTERIAL DURING THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE. THE GRANT APPLICATION
IS TO CONTINUE THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
FOR FUNDING TO ENHANCE THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION JUVENILE
JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM. A NEW GRANT APPLICATION WITH NO COUNTY
MATCH.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL
HEALTH AGENCY THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES FOR
A GRANT TO ENHANCE THE ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY JUVENILE
PROBATION. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH NO MATCH REQUIREMENTS.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE FY 03 CHILD CARE LOCAL
MATCH AGREEMENT WITH WORKSOURCE, THE GREATER AUSTIN AREA WORKFORCE BOARD.
THE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE COUNTY FUNDS CERTIFIED AS CHILD CARE EXPENDITURES
AND INCREASES THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT.
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. 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 $593,972.66 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 18, 2003 THROUGH APRIL
24, 2003.
Added to consent.
14. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
REGARDING SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR PHASE 2, PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS.
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15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
NO. PS020179LB WITH THOMAS, HUDSON AND NELSON, LLP FOR LITIGATION SERVICES.
(COUNTY ATTORNEY)
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17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARKS
BROCHURE, IFB B030083-RG, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, JANICE MCLEMORE GRAPHICS.
(TNR-PARKS)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASES
OF COPIER PAPER. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SURFACE
AGGREGATES 4 AND 5, IFB# B030088-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS (COUNTYWIDE):
A. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR;
B. ODEEN HIBBS TRUCKING COMPANY - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; AND
C. SHALLOW FORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - TERTIARY CONTRACTOR.
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TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M.
20. 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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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMERGENCY
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, IFB NO. B030064-OJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS:
ITEM 12. (TNR)
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER INFORMAL REQUEST FOR SERVICES
(RFS), NO. S030121-LB, FOR STUDY OF JAIL OPERATIONS, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING
AGENT TO ISSUE THE RFS TO SELECT VENDORS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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OTHER ITEMS
23. DISCUSS WITH COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
& CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) THE DECISION TO CHANGE FROM TIBURON TO
CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) TO IMPLEMENT A STATE-REQUIRED COMMUNITY
SUPERVISION TRACKING SYSTEM FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AND THE RESULTING IMPACT ON
TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE & COMMISSIONER
DAUGHERTY)
Postponed two weeks.
24. DISCUSS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. CONSIDER REPORT ON U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE'S INTENT TO REDUCE FUNDING AND CHANGE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR
STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(JUDGE BISCOE)
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
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLOUR DANIEL, INC. V TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; NO. 02-50378; IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT (USDC CIVIL ACTION NO. 1-00-CA-021-SS). 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. WALNUT CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (TRI TA & TOM DINH RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. HERITAGE NATIONAL BANK (TONY CERNOSEK RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. SUNG K. PARK & YOUNG O. PARK (TONY CERNOSEK RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. E.L. BUICE (TRACEY A. SUIRE RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY ON THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD PROJECT. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON SETTLEMENT OFFER IN FREDERICK PLUETT (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET.AL, (PLUET; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF) 1
34. 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
35. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REAL ESTATE AND DUE DILIGENCE ISSUES ON THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR PURCHASE TO HOUSE VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS. 1&2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL. 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 APRIL 15, 2003.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON JUNE 10, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE:
A. THE PARTIAL VACATION OF WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE;
B. THE PARTIAL VACATION OF THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 40-43,
BLOCK D, LOTS 1-5, BLOCK E, AND LOTS 15-23, BLOCK F, WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE;
AND
C. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LOT 5A, BLOCK
E, WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE A (REVISED PLAT - LOT - 0.97 ACRES - PANDINA DRIVE
- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 18 - CITY
OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 10, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 45, BLOCK D, OF WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE AND LOTS 35-38, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SECTION SIX AND LOT 39, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SECTION FIVE (REVISED PLAT - 4 LOTS - 5.563 ACRES - DEMONA DRIVE AND OESTRICK LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NO. 18 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 20, 2003, TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE A TEMPORARY REASSIGNMENT OF WESTBANK DRIVE IN PRECINCT 3, FROM A TWO WAY TRAFFIC ROAD TO A ONE WAY EAST BOUND TRAFFIC ROAD BETWEEN CAMP CRAFT ROAD AND PINNACLE ROAD FOR THE DURATION OF PART OF THE WESTBANK ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION POJECT, LASTING APPROXIMATELY FROM JUNE 2003 TO AUGUST 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. RESCIND ACTION TAKEN IN APPROVING
AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY EASEMENT TO BLUEBONNET ELECTRICAL COOPERATIVE, INC.
AT SOUTHEAST METRO PARK FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE ON MARCH 4, 2003 AND CONSIDER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CORRECTION EASEMENT GRANT TO BLUEBONNET
ELECTRICAL COOPERATIVE, INC. AT SOUTHEAST METRO PARK FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE.
Added to consent.
A2. 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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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
Items passed without discussion.
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 15, 2003.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS TO BERWIND PROPERTY GROUP, INC. AND AN AGREEMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO.
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT $9,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1991 (ASPEN HILLS APARTMENT PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A POLICY TO INVOICE APARTMENT OWNERS FOR STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE COMPLIANCE AUDITS.
4. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE AN INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES FOR TRUSTEE SERVICES ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES 2001-1.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS FOR MAY 3, 2003 ELECTION FOR MAYOR, FIVE ALDERMEN AND A MARSHAL FOR THE VILLAGE FO VOLENTE.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
1. EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS ISSUES.
2. FIRE MARSHAL PERSONNEL POLICIES.
3. BRIEFING ON TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION.
4. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, PROPOSED BILLS, AND OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
5. COUNTY CLERK WORKLOAD AND BUDGET ISSUES.
ADJOURN
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