Travis County Commssioners Court
June 3, 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, June 3, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FACILITIES SITING ORDINANCE. (ACTION ITEM 6)
(Taken up with Item 6.)
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2. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING 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. (ACTION ITEM 7) (DAUGHERTY)
Pulled from the agenda.
3. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT OF "HAZY HOLLOW COVE" TO AN EASEMENT CONNECTING TO HAZY HOLLOW DRIVE IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT 3. (ACTION ITEM 8) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
4. RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RIVER CITY
YOUTH ON THEIR 20TH ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY. (GOMEZ)
(Taken
up with Item 5.)
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5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2003 AS THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION'S FATHER'S DAY PARADE. (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
TAKE UP AT 9:30 A.M.
6. CONSIDER PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FACILITIES SITING ORDINANCE AND COMMENTS RECEIVED, INCLUDING COMMENTS REGARDING INCORPORATING THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(Taken up with Item 1.)
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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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. (DAUGHERTY)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT OF "HAZY HOLLOW COVE" TO AN EASEMENT CONNECTING TO HAZY HOLLOW DRIVE IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY, PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN DESSAU BUSINESS PARK SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SIGN MATERIALS:
A. NO. 01T0193-RG, VULCAN SIGNS;
B. NO. 01T0194-RG, CUSTOM PRODUCTS;
C. NO. 01T0195-RG, NIPPON CARBIDE;
D. NO. 01T0196-RG, UNISTRUT/TELESPAR;
E. NO. 01T0197-RG, NORTHWEST PIPE; AND
F. NO. 01T0198-RG, 3M CORP. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030169JW WITH THERAPEUTIC FAMILY LIFE TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS REGARDING THE COMBINED COMMUNICATION CENTER WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN:
A. CONTRACT NO. IL010191JW -- CONSTRUCTION AND INTEGRATION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. IL010192JW -- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES, AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS. (JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030161JW WITH KERR COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PS000210KW WITH HEALTHCARE SAN ANTONIO, INC. DBA LAUREL RIDGE HOSPITAL TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND ASSIGN CONTRACT FROM LAUREL RIDGE HOSPITAL TO TEXAS LAUREL RIDGE HOSPITAL DBA LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) ESTABLISHING A JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO EXPELLED STUDENT IN COUNTIES WITH A POPULATION LESS THAN 125,000 BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS: AUSTIN, DEL VALLE, EANES, GONZALES, LAKE TRAVIS, LAGO VISTA, LEANDER, LULING, MANOR, KNIPPA, NIXON-SMILEY, PFLUGERVILLE, ROSEBUD-LOTT AND ROUND ROCK. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
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16. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. LA980178JW, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD), FOR THE LEASE OF FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC) FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP). (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LANDFILL ODOR/GAS EMISSION STUDIES, RFS S030115-DM. (TNR) (JUDGE BISCOE)
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18. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH F.E.U.L.S. FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) AND ENGINEERING/CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS. (FM) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE REVISED RESOLUTION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION. THE GRANTOR REQUESTED CHANGES TO THE WORDING OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION; AND
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR AN ACCESS AND VISITATION GRANT IN JUVENILE PROBATION, DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION TO DENY LIABILITY CLAIM OF JIM FARRIS.
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(Also taken into Executive Session.)
22. 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 $608,559.08 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 16, 2003 THROUGH MAY 22, 2003.
Added to consent.
23. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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OTHER ITEMS
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST BY TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR TO EXECUTE A PROPOSED WEBSITE ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH AREA BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE. (NELDA WELLS SPEARS)
Added to consent.
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to consent.
26. A. RECEIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON TRAVIS COUNTY PRIORITY LEGISLATION AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY TEXAS LEGISLATURE; AND
B. CONSIDER STEPS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO MEASURE IMPACT OF STATE APPROVED BUDGET ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S BUDGET AND HOW TO ENGAGE APPROPRIATE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
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27. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY TO WAIVE PART OF USE FEE FOR SKYLINE CLUB AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Added to consent.
28. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY BOARD, DISCUSS RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT;
B. TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER EXPENSES;
C. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE AUTHORITY'S MANAGEMENT OF STATE HIGHWAY 45-SE; AND
D. ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT RMA MISSION.
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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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MARCIE CALDWELL V. CAROLE RYLANDER, COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, ET AL. 1
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) 1 & 2
31. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY COMPLIANCE WITH SB 5 (REDUCING AIR POLLUTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION). 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE OTHER 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. 1 02 CA 606 JN, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 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 MAY 20, 2003.
C4. REAPPOINT BETTY BAKER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE. TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2005. (SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 8, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK YY, TWIN LAKE HILLS (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.42 ACRES - WEST LAKE DRIVE AT RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 8, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF A 3.364-ACRE PORTION OF LOT 9, LICK CREEK RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 3.364 ACRES - PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OUTSIDE ALL ETJs). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. APPROVE
PURCHASE OF THREE (3) CHEVROLET IMPALA POLICE PACKAGES FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), IL030067OJ. (TNR)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
No action required.
1. CONSIDER WHETHER TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM
1. RECEIVE ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY V. TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. 1
(Note 1 Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney)
2. CONSIDER WHETHER TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:29 PM