Travis County Commssioners Court
July 1, 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, July 8, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 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). (ACTION ITEM 20) (DAUGHERTY)
2. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 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). (ACTION ITEM 21) (DAUGHERTY)
3. DISCUSS REQUEST 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. (ACTION ITEM 22) (DAUGHERTY)
4. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRANDT ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT FOUR. (ACTION ITEM 23) (GÓMEZ)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S TRAINING ACADEMY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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SPECIAL ITEM
6. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE
PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Postponed
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
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 $300,008.11 FOR THE PERIOD OF JUNE 20, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 26, 2003.
Added to Consent
8. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO HALFF ASSOCIATES INC., RFQ NO. Q030020-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PFLUGERVILLE EAST ROAD DESIGN PROJECT. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to Consent
10. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM CONTRACTS:
A. THE ARROW PROJECT, PS000201KW;
B. THE GIOCOSA FOUNDATION, PS000206KW;
C. THE GREATER SAN MARCOS YOUTH COUNCIL, PS000207KW;
D. CEDAR CREST HOSPITAL AND RTC, PS000211KW; AND
E. BROOKHAVEN YOUTH RANCH, PS000212KW. (GÓMEZ)
Added to Consent
11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT NO. PS990019LB
WITH ACCUSCREEN, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING:
A. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT PS990019LB WITH ACCUSCREEN, INC. FOR FAILURE TO
COMPLY WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT; AND
B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS UNTIL A SOLICITATION
CAN BE AWARDED. (GÓMEZ)
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12. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO DELETE CERTAIN CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS REQUESTED BY AMERICAN EUROCOPTER FOR AN EC135 HELICOPTER SUPPORT AGREEMENT. (EMS) (GÓMEZ)
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13. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 22, CONTRACT JC020107DM, WITH ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION AT THE PRECINCT ONE BUILDING. (FM) (DAVIS)
Added to Consent
14. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF JOB ORDER NO. 23, CONTRACT JC020107DM, WITH ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN FOR MINOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION SERVICES AT 5501 AIRPORT BOULEVARD. (FM) (DAVIS)
Added to Consent
15. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 03T00223LB TO ALLIANT DIAGNOSTICS, INC. FOR GENERAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Added to Consent
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 03T0125SP WITH CSU, LLC FOR RENTAL OF OCE PHOTOCOPIERS. (RMCR) (GÓMEZ)
Added to Consent
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PRECINCT THREE OFFICE BUILDINGS, PHASE 1 - SITE WORK, IFB B030122-SI, TO THE LOW BIDDER, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. (FM) (DAUGHTERY)
Added to Consent
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR THE CONTRACT WITH TEXAS CLOSED CAPTIONING REPORTERS FOR CLOSED AND OPEN CAPTIONING SERVICES.
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19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO ADD COMMUNITY ACCESS REAL-TIME TRANSLATION SERVICE TO CONTRACT NO. PS030055EF WITH TEXAS CLOSED CAPTIONING REPORTERS FOR CLOSED AND OPEN CAPTIONING SERVICES. (HHSD)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 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)
Added to Consent
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 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 to Consent
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST 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 to Consent
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRANDT ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT FOUR. (GÓMEZ)
Added to Consent
24. A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE FISCAL FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB
- ABBOTSBURY DRIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB - ABBOTSBURY
DRIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to Consent
25. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A VEHICLE.
Added to Consent
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING FOR THE SYSTEMS
BENEFIT FUND PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT
INCREASES THE GRANT FUNDING BY $1,745 FOR A TOTAL OF $35,812.
Added to Consent
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Added to Consent
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO COVER EXPENSES NECESSARY TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR POSITION.
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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
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING FLUOR 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), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. DAISY BELL, MARIE TOWNSEND AND GEORGE BOYD, JR. (TODD RAYER RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. JORGE BADILLO (THAD HOLLE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. MURPHY AND BERTHA ROLAND (THEODORE E. LINROTH RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. 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. 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 JUNE 17, 2003.
C4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 24, 2003.
C5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 29, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE III, BLOCK A, LOTS 47-50 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 10.893 ACRES - CITY PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
C6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 12, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REVISED PLAT OF HIGHLAND CREEK LAKES, SECTION 1, LOTS 16 AND 17, BLOCK H (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - .546 ACRES - PANORAMIC DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - NO MUNICIPAL ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
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VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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 13, 2003.
3. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 20, 2003.
4. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 27, 2003.
ADJOURN
SOUTH TEXAS COUNTY JUDGES' AND COMMISSIONERS'
ASSOCIATION
69TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
LA POSADA HOTEL
1000 ZARAGOSA STREET
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
JULY 8 - 11, 2003
A QUORUM OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY ATTEND
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 9, 2003 10:46 AM