Travis County Commssioners Court
July 22, 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 22, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITIES SITING ORDINANCE
INCLUDING READOPTION OF FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE UNDER THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
(ACTION ITEM 34)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING KATHLEEN (BENNIE) DUSENBURY ON HER RETIREMENT
FROM PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AFTER TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE
TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
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3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING REGINALD F. HARRIS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM
THE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS
COUNTY.
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4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING "NATIONAL PAN AMERICAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION AND GOLF TOURNAMENT WEEK". (GÓMEZ)
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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
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
AGENDA FOR A VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT (VCLG) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THIS GRANT MODIFIES THE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE DISCRETIONARY GRANT AND CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04 THROUGH FY 05;
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, CRIME VICTIM SERVICES
AGENDA FOR AN OTHER VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANTS (OVAG) IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THIS GRANT MODIFIES THE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE DISCRETIONARY GRANT AND CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04 THROUGH FY 05;
C. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR A FAMILY VIOLENCE
AND SEXUAL ASSAULT LIAISONS GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE GRANT
CONTINUES THE EXISTING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY 04 THROUGH FY 05;
D. GRANT APPLICATION AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FOR A JUVENILE BATTERER'S INTERVENTION-PREVENTION PROGRAM (JBIPP)
IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE AMENDMENT CHANGES THE RESOLUTION TO INDICATE
THAT THE COURT AUTHORIZES JUDGE BISCOE TO ACT REGARDING THIS GRANT; AND
E. GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT TO
THE MANSFIELD DAM PARK GRANT IN TNR. THE AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE
GRANT TO DECEMBER 31, 2003.
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT IN AMOUNT OF $80,000 FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
UNIT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. 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 $292,049.79 FOR THE PERIOD
OF JULY 4, 2003 THROUGH JULY 10, 2003.
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CONSTABLE 5 UNIT 1855 - SETTLE;
B. TCSO UNIT 1943 - SETTLE;
C. TCSO UNIT 1981 - SETTLE;
D. TCSO UNIT S9767 - SETTLE;
E. TCSO UNIT 1823 - SETTLE; AND
F. TNR UNIT PC2265 - SETTLE.
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11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE TO THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING LOCATED AT 1010
LAVACA.
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12. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON PROPOSAL TO REMODEL THE 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND 5TH FLOORS
OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTS BUILDING (THE HISTORICAL COURTHOUSE) LOCATED
AT 1000 GUADALUPE.
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13. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO INTEGRATE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT'S CSC CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH THE IJS INTEGRATED
DATABASE (IDB).
Postponed one week.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR STAFF UNIFORMS, IFG B03133-DR, TO THE LOW BIDDER,
TIC TOC, INC. (JUV. PROB) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15.A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR NON-ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER AUTOMOTIVE
PARTS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
1. O'REILY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS: GROUPS 5, 10, 12 AND 19;
2. TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES: GROUPS 6, 7 AND 9;
3. CARQUEST AUTO: GROUPS 2, 13, 20 AND 22; AND
4. ARNOLD OIL COMPANY: GROUPS 1, 3, 4, 8, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25
AND 26.
B. RESOLVE TIE BID FOR GROUP 16. (TNR) (GÓMEZ)
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16. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT/DELIVERY SERVICES
WITH CITY OF AUSTIN. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DEAF SERVICES WITH TEXAS REHABILITATION
COMMISSION. (HHSD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS FOR PAINTING AND WALL REPAIR/MINOR CONSTRUCTION:
A. NO. 03T00016RV, HARMONY CONSTRUCTION, INC.; AND
B. NO. 03T00017RV, SCHNURR, INC. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
19. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES, IFB
B030120-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED LOW BIDDERS (COUNTYWIDE):
A. EAGLE CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. - PRIMARY CONTRACTOR;
AND
B. GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - SECONDARY CONTRACTOR. (GÓMEZ)
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20. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CRYSTAL ENTERPRICE WEB REPORTING SOFTWARE LICENSES,
MAINTENANCE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CONSULTING SERVICES FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) THROUGH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT 03T00001DR
FOR RECORDS STORAGE BOXES, CAPITAL CITY CONTAINER CORPORATION. (REC MGMT) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 AND RATIFICATION TO CONTRACT NO. PS020181LB
WITH CORRECTIONS SOFTWARE CORPORATION (CSC) FOR RENEWAL OF THE FINANCIAL MODULE
FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (CSCD) (GÓMEZ)
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TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 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)
Added to consent.
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY
PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: GARZA BRODIE SUBDIVISION (LOWE'S HOME CENTER IN SUNSET
VALLEY) (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 2 LOTS - 31.40 ACRES - BRODIE LANE). (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH PLAZA
V 620, LTD. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD AND RM 620. (SONLEITNER & DAUGHERTY)
Taken together with Item 26.
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMSON
COUNTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD. (SONLEITNER & DAUGHERTY)
Taken together with Item 25.
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27. DISCUSS CONVEYANCE OF A PORTION OF PFLUGER LANE RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY
OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR ITS SUBSEQUENT ANNEXATION AND RELOCATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
28. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON EAST METRO PARK MASTER PLAN. (DAVIS)
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29. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY
OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF PECAN STREET. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
30. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF AUSTIN FOR THE ENGINEERING DESIGN OF CAMERON ROAD. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
31. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MAGNA-FLOW BENEFICIAL LAND USE
(SLUDGE) PERMIT APPLICATION ON TAYLOR LANE NEAR FM 969 (PROPOSED TCEQ PERMIT
NO. 04484). (DAVIS)
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32. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON
AIR QUALITY INITIATIVES.
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33. DISCUSS PROPOSED FY 04 PARK FEE INCREASES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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34. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
SITING ORDINANCE INCLUDING READOPTION OF FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE UNDER THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE AND COMMENTS RECEIVED.
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OTHER ITEMS
35. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2004 BUDGET
PROCESS.
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36. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2003.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EARLY
VOTING AND MOBILE SITES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 CONSTITUTIONAL ELECTION.
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38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT
OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2003.
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39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
40. RECEIVE FY '02 AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS:
ESD #8, ESD #10 AND ESD #14.
Added to consent.
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
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FORMER TNR EMPLOYEE JAMES YOUNG (YOUNG, JAMES; PEREZ; SUBROGATION). 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #01B01-09-2CA, GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY; PARCEL NO. 3; THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (THOMAS D. SHAFFER AND DEBRA V. SHAFFER; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). 1
43. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS LEASES AND MOVES RESULTING FROM COMPLETION OF VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS. 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE CLAIM OF DARLA ROBERSON. 1
45. 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
46. 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
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING GRACE S. ELMORE AND THE TONAHILL FIRM, P.C. V. ESQUIRE DEPOSITION SERVICE, LLC.; NO. A-167,911; IN THE 58TH DISTRICT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING HELEN HODGE V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS. 1
49. A. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CERTAIN COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO BE FURTHER CONSIDERED
FOR THE POSITION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION;
AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED OF APPLICANTS
FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR. 3
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.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN
TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 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, JULY 22, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. CONSIDER WHETHER TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARD CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF HOUSING FOR HOMELESS
TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. A. CONSIDER WHETHER
TO LIFT MORATORIUM ON NEW CONTRACTS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FROM FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
FOR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARD CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF HOUSING FOR HOMELESS
TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS.
ADJOURN
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