Travis County Commssioners Court
May 20, 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 20, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS 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 PROJECT, LASTING APPROXIMATELY FROM JUNE 2003 TO AUGUST 2003. (ACTION ITEM 32) (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY. (JUDGE
BISCOE)
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3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, MAY 18 THROUGH MAY 24, 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE PLOVER PLACE WATER LINES GRANT IN TNR. THE GRANT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT UNTIL MAY 2004.
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5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
No action required.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. BRIEFING ON CIVIL COURT'S E-COURTROOMS PROJECT.
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7. 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 $525,252.47 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 2, 2003 THROUGH MAY 8, 2003.
Added to consent.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR PHASE ONE OF THE BUILDING AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD., WHICH INCLUDES TAX OFFICE AND COUNTY CLERK DIVISIONS.
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 2003 IMPLEMENTATION PARAMETERS FOR POSITION CLASSIFICATION CHANGES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN AND YEAR 2 JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS, AS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT APRIL 1, 2003.
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10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00057-MP, EXECUTIVE SECURITY, INC., FOR NON-COMMISSIONED GUARD SERVICES (CSCD)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00030JJ, CAPITAL EXCAVATION CO., INC., BLAKE MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CORRECTION TO MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00005OJ, THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT, WITH UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY. (HRMD)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00257RV, LAKE LBJ MARINELAND, FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (TIME AND MATERIALS). (TNR, SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (IL010113LB) FOR MOBILE DATA CAPABILITY AND RADIO NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE OWNERSHIP AND SYSTEM UPGRADES OF THE EXISTING MOBILE DATA RADIO NETWORK. (TCSO)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0184-RV, HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. D.B.A. JIFFY LUBE, FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES. (TNR)
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17. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR INMATE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL SUNDRIES (SHERIFF, GARDNER BETTS):
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0146-LD, LESLEE SCOTT, INC.;
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0147-LD, ICS; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 01T0148-LD, HBD, INC.
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO REVENUE SHARING ARRANGEMENT (MODIFICATION NO. 5) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0003-LD, AUS-TEX CONCESSIONS FOR EXPO CONCESSION OPERATIONS. (AUSTIN ROCKERS FOOTBALL)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS (JUVENILE PROBATION & HHS):
A. PS030159JW - POSITIVE STEPS;
B. PS030160JW - CAMPBELL A. GRIFFIN CENTER;
C. (Postponed). PS030161JW - KERR COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION; AND
D. PS030162JW - YOUTH ALTERNATIVES.
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL980092-TS, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES. (HHSD)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER TWO BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B030099-RV, ARMORED CAR SERVICE, WHETHER TO REBID, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COUNTY TREASURER)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, IFB B030085-DR, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION INC. (HHSD)
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23. CONSIDER REQUEST TO REAUTHORIZE JUDGE BISCOE TO APPROVE DENTAL AND ORAL SURGEON CONTRACTS.
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO USE COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 271, FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WATERPROOFING PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (FM)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WESTBANK ROAD IMPROVEMENT AND SIDEWALK PROJECT, IFB B030013-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CASH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. (TNR)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
26. APPROVE A PLAT TO BE RECORDED IN PRECINCT THREE: CHAMPION CITY PARK WEST SUBDIVISION (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 17.417 ACRES - CITY PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
27. APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OF THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLAT OF STEINER RANCH COMMERCIAL TRACT 12. (DAUGHERTY)
Taken into Executive Session.
28. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON SCOPE OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO 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 3.
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Passed unanimously without discussion.
30. 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)
Taken into Executive Session.
31. 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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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO TEMPORARILY REASSIGN 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 PROJECT, LASTING APPROXIMATELY FROM JUNE 2003 TO AUGUST 2003. (COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
33. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 6C (LONG FORM PLAT - 12 LOTS - 40.01 ACRES - FLAT TOP RANCH ROAD - TRUST DEED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
Added to consent.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
34. RECEIVE REPORT OF MONITORING VISIT TO TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS LOCATED IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Pulled from the agenda.
OTHER ITEMS
35. CONSIDER COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT'S DECISION TO CHANGE FROM TIBURON TO CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE CORPORATION TO IMPLEMENT A STATE-REQUIRED TRACKING SYSTEM FOR CASE MANAGEMENT, THE RESULTING IMPACT ON TRAVIS COUNTY, NECESSARY INTEGRATION WITH OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE & COMMISSIONER DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.
36. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2003.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR USER AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR EXECUTION OF TRANSFER FUNDS (WIRE TRANSFER) BY DOLORES ORTEGA CARTER, TREASURER, AND DANA DEBEAUVOIR, COUNTY CLERK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
38. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
39. APPOINT BOB MILLER TO SERVE ON CAPCO'S "TEXAS REVIEW AND COMMENT SYSTEM" (TRACS) COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
Added to consent.
40. 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.
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41. CONSIDER AND GIVE DIRECTION ON REQUEST BY TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION TO ISSUE $3,650,000 TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
42. 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
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR 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. A-00-CA-021-SS). 1
44. RECEIVE ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION BY MR. LARRY DUNSTON FOR WORK PERFORMED FOR FRANK WOODBERRY, A.K.A. FRANKLIN WOODBERRY, D.B.A. STERLING JANITORIAL & MAINTENANCE SERVICE, ON TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. 1 (JUDGE BISCOE)
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING COLLECTION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY VS. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION CO., 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 DISTRICT COURT, CAUSE NO. GN300127. 1
47. ACCEPT, REJECT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTEROFFER RECEIVED FROM R-BAR-B PROPERTIES, INC. FOR LAND FOR BCCP PURPOSES. 1 & 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 MAY 6, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF MAY 9, 2003.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 3, 2003 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT TO "HAZY HOLLOW COVE", PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JUNE 17, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT F9 AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH PORTION OF LOT F9, NORTHWEST HILLS RANCH, SECTION ONE (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 2.835 ACRES - D-K RANCH ROAD AND T-BAR TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 10, 2003, IN ORDER 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 406 AND 407, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHTERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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 MAY 6, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO (1) APPROVE A BUDGE AMENDMENT AND TRANSFER AND (2) APPROVE AN INVOICE FOR GRANT PREPARATION SERVICES.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES FOR MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2003.
ADJOURN
BRANCH FAMILY
LUNCHEON
THE AUSTIN CLUB
110 EAST 9TH ST.
AUSTIN, TX 78701
FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2003, 12:30 P.M.
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES
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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
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Wednesday, May 21, 2003 5:03 PM