Travis County Commssioners Court
June 10, 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 10, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE PARTIAL VACATION OF WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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 SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE; AND
C. A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LOT 5A, BLOCK E, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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). (ACTION ITEM 12) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 45, BLOCK D, OF WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE AND LOTS 35-38, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX AND LOT 39, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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). (ACTION ITEM 13) (DAUGHERTY)
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3. 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 406 AND 407, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (ACTION ITEM 14) (DAUGHERTY)
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4. DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS
IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,650,000 (SERIES 2003) BY
TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE.
(ACTION ITEM 28) (JUDGE BISCOE)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 2003 "SAFETY MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
6. APPROVE SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00143RG, DELL MARKETING, FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
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7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT PS020126DM CANALES, MARTINEZ AND NASH SURVEYING COMPANY, FOR SURVEY SERVICES FOR THE 254-ACRE BLIZZARD TRACT. (TNR) (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE INTERLOCAL NO. IL030211JW, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (AISD), FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF UNITIZED MEALS AT THE AUSTIN LEARNING CENTER (ALC) TO JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP) STUDENTS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GOMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION OF TRITECH, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE INTEGRATED VOYAGER MOBILE DATA COMPUTER SYSTEM CONTRACT. (TCSO) (GOMEZ)
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10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT FOUR HVAC TEST AND BALANCING SERVICES, IFB NO. B030118-MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN AIR BALANCING CORPORATION. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GOMEZ)
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11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING AT 5501 AIRPORT BLVD., IFB NO. B030129-MB, TO THE LOW BIDDER, TOTAL ROOFING SERVICES, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON:
A. THE PARTIAL VACATION OF WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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 SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE; AND
C. A REQUEST TO APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LOT 5A, BLOCK E, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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). (DAUGHERTY)
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 45, BLOCK D, OF WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, SECTION FIVE AND LOTS 35-38, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, SECTION SIX AND LOT 39, BLOCK D, WERKENTHIN SUBDIVISION, 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). (DAUGHERTY)
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14. 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 406 AND 407, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHTERTY)
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15. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR MAGNOLIA RANCH ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 1. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
16. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (SONLEITNER)
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TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
17. CONSIDER PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FACILITIES SITING ORDINANCE AND COMMENTS RECEIVED, INCLUDING COMMENTS REGARDING INCORPORATING THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW WATER DELIVERY RATES FOR CHINATOWN WATER WORKS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
19. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. REQUEST TO APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, FOR THE 2003 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT (SCAAP) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GRANT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR FY 02 EXPENSES;
B. REQUEST TO APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN IMPAIRED DRIVING MOBILIZATION SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT FUNDS ADDITIONAL OVERTIME TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC DUTY;
C. REQUEST TO APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM FOR FY 03; AND
D. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE HHS TO CONTINUE A GRANT SUBCONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER FOR TOBACCO PREVENTION RESEARCH THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER. THIS ALLOWS THE CONTINUATION OF THE AGREEMENT UNTIL A FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT CAN BE COMPLETED.
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20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WHETHER TO RECONVENE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 04.
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21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $317,241.44. FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 23, 2003 THROUGH MAY 29, 2003.
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23. APPOINT JOE HARLOW, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY AS A MEMBER OF THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMON INTEGRATED JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR USE BY MULTIPLE TEXAS COUNTIES. (GOMEZ)
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24. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE eGOVERNMENT'S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE ATTACHED SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) WITH TEXAS ONLINE AND ITS ASSOCIATED ePAY ATTACHMENT (REVISED BY TEXAS ONLINE AUTHORITY).
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25. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT 158 JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1000 POSITIONS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, YEAR 2 JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS, AS APPROVED BY THE COURT ON APRIL 1, 2003.
Postponed one week.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE ISSUES:
A. A NEW CO-INSURED EPO PLAN WITH COORDINATING CHANGES ON OTHER PLANS;
B. PLAN DESIGN, OPTIONS AND CORRESPONDING RATES AND TERMS;
C. AN OPTIONAL PHARMACY ONLY PLAN FOR RETIREES OVER 65;
D. AN INCREASE TO RETIREE-PAID PREMIUM RATE FOR FY 04 AND BENEFITS FOR OVER AGE 65 RETIREES WHO RECEIVE BOTH MEDICARE PARTS A AND B;
E. CHANGES IN THE "OPT OUT" FEATURE OF THE BENEFIT PLAN;
F. PPO PLAN AS THE DEFAULT OPTION FOR EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT ATTEND OPEN ENROLLMENT; AND
G. PROPOSED INFORMATIONAL FLIER FOR EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING.
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OTHER ITEMS
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,650,000 (SERIES 2003) BY TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR HUSTON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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29. APPROVE REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 13TH PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION DAY - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 19, 2003. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Added to consent.
30. APPROVE APPLICATION TO THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR PAYMENTS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FEDERALLY INITIATED OR REFERRED CRIMINAL CASES DISPOSED OF BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND MARCH 31, 2003.
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31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM MILBURN HOMES TO DISTRIBUTE A FLIER ADVERTISING A SPECIAL MORTGAGE OPTION FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES ALONG WITH PAYCHECKS ON JUNE 30, 2003.
Added to consent.
33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR JUNE 7, 2003 CITY OF AUSTIN RUNOFF ELECTION. (DEBEAUVOIR)
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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
34. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE EEOC CLAIM OF HELEN HODGE NO. 360A300151. 1
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF MERLIN "SPANKY" HANDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL., IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION REGARDING:
A. ACCEPTING, REJECTING OR COUNTERING OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT; AND
B. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRIAL AND TAKE ANY OTHER 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 15, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5 AND 6, BLOCK A, VALLE VERDE BEACH SUBDIVISION (REVISED PLAT - 1 LOT - 0.858 ACRES - BEACH ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY (LCRA JURISDICTION) - CITY OF JONESTOWN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 15, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BEBY'S RANCH SUBDIVISION NO. 1, AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 709, BLOCK A (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 5.18 ACRES - HORNSBY HILL ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC (LCRA) - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 24, 2003 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRODIE LANE ON JULY 4, 2003 DURING THE SHADY HOLLOW HOMEOWNERS PARADE IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 15, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF DOE RUN AND LOT 20, PANORAMIC HILLS AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 20 PANORAMIC HILLS (REPLAT - 1 LOT - 34.851 ACRES - DOE RUN AT MOUNTAIN TOP CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAGO VISTA ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
(Taken together with the Health Facilities Development Corporation).
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1. CONSIDER WHETHER TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
(Taken together with the Housing Finance Corporation).
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1. CONSIDER WHETHER TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Last Modified: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 8:34 PM