Travis County Commssioners Court
June 17, 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 17, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD (FORMERLY TRAVIS COOK ROAD) IN BARTON CREEK SECTION H, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (ACTION ITEM 4) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS 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). (ACTION ITEM 5) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 14TH ANNUAL EMPLOYEES "JUNETEENTH - EMANCIPATION DAY" CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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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
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO VACATE PORTIONS OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD (FORMERLY TRAVIS COOK ROAD) IN BARTON CREEK SECTION H, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
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5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING 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)
Added to consent.
6. CONSIDER PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN PIPELINE ORDINANCE (PART 4 AND PART 5) FOR ADOPTION BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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7. APPROVE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND RESOLUTION OF ADOPTION. (GOMEZ)
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: GARZA BRODIE SUBDIVISION (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 2 LOTS - 31.40 ACRES - BRODIE LANE). (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SPANISH OAKS, SECTION 5 (LONG FORM PLAT - 5 LOTS - 10.475 ACRES - HWY 71 W. - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
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10. PROPOSE SUBDIVISION REGULATION 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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TAKE UP AT 9:15 A.M.
11. 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
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON NEW WATER DELIVERY RATES FOR CHINATOWN WATER WORKS.
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES (TDPRS) FOR THE FY 03 CHILD WELFARE SERVICES GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT CHANGES THE TDPRS CONTRACT NUMBER.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY 03 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL $355,151 FOR THE PROGRAM.
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14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. 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, SECOND YEAR JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS, AS APPROVED BY THE COURT ON APRIL 1, 2003.
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16. 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 $369,342.83 FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 30, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 5, 2003.
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17. CONSIDER WHETHER TO ISSUE CALL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS TO NAME THE BUILDING AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN FOR AN ELECTRICAL EASEMENT FOR PRECINCT FOUR OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 4401 MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY. (GOMEZ)
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19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICE, IFB NO. B030135-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, LOOMIS FARGO AND COMPANY. (TREASURER'S OFFICE) (GOMEZ)
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21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS, IFB B030109-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER, DER GRAPHICS, INC. (COUNTY CLERK) (GOMEZ)
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22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T00184RG, PARK BROCHURES WITH JANICE MCLEMORE GRAPHIC DESIGN, INC. (TNR-PARKS) (GOMEZ)
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23. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0323-LD, GRAINGER, INC., FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00051JJ, SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE PERKINS MOZELLE DRAINAGE PROJECT. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 02T00258RV, DALE COOK BACKHOE SERVICES, INC., FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS SERVICE. (HOUSING SERVICES) (GOMEZ)
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26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT MA020208LC, BINDVIEW CORPORATION, FOR SECURITY PRODUCTS, SERVICE AND SUPPORT. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
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27. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MOWER FROM THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD), IL030067OJ. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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28. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENCOTECH ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD PROJECT. (FM) (GOMEZ)
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29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR, IFB #B030105-LD, TO THE BEST RESPONSIVE BIDDERS:
A. LEIF JOHNSON FORD, SECTION A, LINE ITEM 3, SECTION B, LINE ITEM 7; AND
B. CAPITOL CHEVROLET, SECTION A, LINE ITEM 1, SECTION B LINE ITEMS 1 AND 6. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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30. APPROVE MODIFICATION 14 TO CONTRACT MA980095, AGREEMENT FOR EXTENDED SERVICES, WITH TIBURON. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
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31. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT MA02197LC, POWERWARE CORP., FOR MAINTENANCE OF UPS SYSTEMS. (ITS) (GOMEZ)
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32. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO INTERLOCAL NO. IL990083-TS, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES. (HHSD) (GOMEZ)
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33. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR URINALYSIS DRUG SCREENS, IFB B030102-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED BIDDERS:
A. PHARMATECH - ITEMS 1, 2 AND 3 (JUVENILE COURT); AND
B. DRUG TESTING SERVICES - ITEM 4. (SHERIFF) (GOMEZ)
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34. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, PROJECT 2, IFB #B030090-JJ, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CHASCO CONTRACTING. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
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35. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR, IFB #B030065-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, IRON AGE CORPORATION. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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36. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0326-LD, ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES, FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND RELATED SERVICES. (TNR, FM, GARNER BETTS) (GOMEZ)
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37. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR UNLEADED AND DIESEL FUEL:
A. CONTRACT NO. 01T0205-LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 01T0206-LD, TRIPLE S PETROLEUM. (TNR) (GOMEZ)
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OTHER ITEMS
38. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FROM TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR AND PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO ESTABLISH PARCEL RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2003 (FY 04) AT $1.00, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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40. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2003.
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41. 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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42. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON AMENDMENT ONE TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES.
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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 ON LAWS RELATED TO UNMARKED GRAVES WITHIN COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY, ISSUES RELATED TO LOCKWOOD ROAD AND LOCKWOOD ROAD CEMETERY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS REQUIREMENTS.1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. GREAT SOUTHWEST MOBILE HOMES (THUY NGOC TIEN RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING PHILLIP ROSENBAUM, TRUSTEE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (PHILLIP ROSENBAUM; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. BAILEY PINK (1412 FORT BRANCH LAND TRUST RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
48. 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
49. 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
50. CONSIDER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF A PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH STANDARD PACIFIC OF TEXAS, L.P. FOR ANDERSON MILL ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 27, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 29, 2003.
C5. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 3, 2003.
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 8, 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 842 AND 843, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. CONSIDER SENDING COMMENTS TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONCERNING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION ON EIGHT-HOUR OZONE NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARD DESIGNATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR MAY 20, 2003 AND MAY 27, 2003.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES
PUBLIC HEARING
ON HEALTH BENEFITS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2003, 4:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 12:35 PM