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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 13, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS
AND APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-0F-WAY OF NORMANDY RIDGE
LANE AND FOWLER DRIVE IN LAKE POINTE PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, MAY 11 THROUGH MAY 17, 2003 AND NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS'
MEMORIAL DAY ON MAY 15, 2003. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
LEROY NELLIS AS AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S MENTOR OF THE YEAR
FOR 2003.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
4. 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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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER
OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS FOR A JUVENILE SMOKE PREVENTION GRANT IN CONSTABLE PRECINCT
5. A NEW GRANT WITH NO COUNTY MATCH REQUIREMENTS;
Pulled from the agenda.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE FOR A DRUG COURT ENHANCEMENT GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH A $25,000 CASH MATCH INTERNALLY FUNDED BY JUVENILE
PROBATION.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
Added to consent.
7. A. REVIEW LIST
OF UNDER-UTILIZED VEHICLES THAT TRAVELED LESS THAN 6,000 MILES IN THE LAST
TWELVE MONTHS; AND
B. REVIEW DRAFT LETTER FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ELECTED
AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS WITH UNDER-UTILIZED VEHICLES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING
LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. JIM FARRIS - DENY.
Postponed until 6/3/2003.
9. 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 $ 308,578.24 FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 25,
2003 THROUGH MAY 1, 2003.
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE
NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC, IFB B030061-DM, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
HUTCHINSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. (FM)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0180-EH, AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, FOR FLEXIBLE BASE
MATERIALS TYPE A. (TNR)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MACHINERY
TRAILER, IFB NO. B030066-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, HOLDEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(TNR)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION
NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0187-RG, TONER PLUS, FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER
CARTRIDGES. (TNR)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK
CONCESSION OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S030072-RG, TO TRAVIS CONCESSIONS. (TNR-PARKS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT.
ITEMS
16. CONSIDER OFFERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION FOR LAND ACQUISITION AND EXCHANGE ALONG BLAKE-MANOR ROAD (CIP #
01-B01-05-1RA):
A. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OWNER'S OFFER TO SELL LAND
FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM BELL/NASH - RATHGEBER JOINT VENTURE; AND
B. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OWNER'S OFFER TO EXCHANGE
LAND FOR ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM ROBERT M. SCHOOLFIELD.
Taken into Executive Session.
17. 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)
Postponed one week.
18. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE
FISCAL FOR SHADOWGLEN PHASE ONE, SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 4B, A SUBDIVISION IN
PRECINCT 1. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
19. 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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20. A. 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; AND
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO HB 1445 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF AUSTIN.
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21. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN
PRECINCT TWO: TONY GRAF SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOTS - 1.50 ACRES
- ENGELMANN LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY
ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ).
Added to consent.
22. CONSIDER ACCEPTING, REJECTING,
OR COUNTERING AN OFFER TO SELL RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY
PROJECT IN PRECINCT TWO (PARCEL NUMBERS 5, 11A AND 11B).
Taken into Executive Session.
OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO STATE OF TEXAS
CONTRACT # 01-02024 WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR LOCAL CUSTOMER
SERVICE AND STATE CASE REGISTRY SERVICES IN CHILD SUPPORT CASES. THIS AMENDMENT
REMOVES THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE FUNDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THIS COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE
COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
25. A. 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; AND
B. CONSIDER NEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PAY GRADES FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES COORDINATOR AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Taken into Executive Session.
26. CONSIDER REQUEST TO HAVE "JUMP
ON IT" SUMMER CONCERT SERIES FOR 2003 AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
27. 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
28. 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 DISTRICT COURT, CAUSE NO. GN300127. 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MURRAY, ET AL. V. EARLE, ET AL. NO. A-02-CA-252-SS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30. ACCEPT, REJECT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTEROFFER RECEIVED FROM R-BAR-B PROPERTIES, INC. FOR LAND FOR BCCP PURPOSES. 1 & 2
31. 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
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. LILLIAN PLEMONS (R. UNNIKRISHNAN RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. GERALD LUCAS PAYNE, JR. (COYNE GIBSON RESALE DEED) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EEOC CLAIM OF HELEN HODGE NO. 360A300151. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. THE RUSSO COMPANIES (R. UNNIKRISHNAN RESALE DEED) 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 22, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 29, 2003.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 3, 2003, 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 2 AND 3, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
C6. APPROVE (1) USE OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING ROOM ON JUNE 14 AND JUNE 21, 2003, FROM 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM, FOR AN EDUCATIONAL HOMEBUYER SEMINAR AND (2) PROMOTION OF THE SEMINAR TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES VIA PAY STUFFERS AND A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT E-MAIL.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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 APRIL 22, 2003.
ADJOURN
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. BRIEFING ON TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION.
3. COUNTY CLERK WORKLOAD AND BUDGET ISSUES.
4. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, PROPOSED BILLS, AND OTHER ACTION TAKEN BY TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
ADJOURN
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
LUNCHEON
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES HOTEL
500 W. 13TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2003, 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified:
Wednesday, May 14, 2003 4:30 PM