Travis County Commssioners Court
Voting Session Agenda
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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, August 26, 2003
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION
OF THE 5' DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON
LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3, RED WAGON RANCHETTES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT
THREE. (ACTION ITEM 18) (DAUGHERTY)
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2. DISCUSS REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN ORDER TO VACATE A PORTION
OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GENERAL WILLIAMSON DRIVE IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 16,
A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (ACTION ITEM 19) (DAUGHERTY)
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RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING CHRISTINA GUERRA LOPEZ ON HER RETIREMENT FROM
THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT AFTER 23 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (BISCOE)
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
No speakers.
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. 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 $535.113.58 FOR THE PERIOD
OF AUGUST 8, 2003 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2003.
Added to consent.
5. A. DECLARE TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2003, AS "TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
DAY"; AND
B. PRESENT EMPLOYEES CERTIFICATES AND SERVICE PINS FOR 20, 25 AND 30 YEARS
OF SERVICE.
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6. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 02K00209JJ, KEYSTONE CONSTRUCTION,
INC., FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, PROJECT
1. (TNR) (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CAFETERIA CONCESSION SERVICES, RFS NO. S030140-LD,
AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES, RFS NO. S030141-LD, TO F&M BLANK
L.P. DBA ACCENT FOOD SERVICES AND DBA SAWYER VENDING SERVICE. (FM) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SCANNER MAINTENANCE, IFB B030130-SP, TO THE
LOW BIDDER, AUSTIN TYPEWRITER & COMPUTER. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER (SANE)
SERVICES:
A. PS030177JW - KATHLEEN GANN;
B. PS030178JW - CAROLYN DALE; AND
C. PS030179JW - JANET DIFRANCO. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
11. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE USE OF A SAFETY RECORD QUESTIONNAIRE
INCLUDED IN CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY CONTRACT SOLICITATIONS. (GÓMEZ)
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12. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS030172JW WITH NEW HORIZONS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL
TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT PS020098JW WITH SAFEPLACE FOR JUVENILE
BATTERER INTERVENTION PREVENTION SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE THE REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE
TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM AND SELECT NEWSPAPER FOR ADVERTISING.
(PURCHASING OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL030067OJ TO AUTHORIZE
THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS TO INVOICE AND RECEIVE ADMINISTRATIVE
FEES FOR PURCHASES UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE COOPERATIVE. (TNR)
(GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TEXAS VINE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO APPRISS,
INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
17. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
FROM PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT
TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (SHERIFF) (GÓMEZ)
Postponed one week.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 2 AND 3, RED WAGON
RANCHETTES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING
OF AN ORDER TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GENERAL WILLIAMSON DRIVE
IN CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 16, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
20. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: CREEKVIEW SUBDIVISION (SHORT
FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 5.0 ACRES - THAXTON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -- SEWAGE
SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING
WYNTON PLACE IN PRECINCT THREE:
A. A PRELIMINARY PLAN - WYNTON PLACE (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 1 LOT - PRIVATE STREET
(5.349 ACRES) - WYNTON PLACE - NO SEWAGE SERVICE REQUIRED - CITY OF AUSTIN
ETJ); AND
B. A PLAT FOR RECORDING - WYNTON PLACE, PHS. 1 (LONG FORM PLAT - PRIVATE STREET
(5.349 ACRES) - 1 LOT - WYNTON PLACE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN -
NO SEWAGE SERVICE REQUIRED - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
22. APPROVAL OF CORRECTION IN ORDER OF VACATION OF TRAVIS COOK ROAD PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED ON JUNE 17, 2003 IN PRECINCT THREE. (DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS,
AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2003 LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE CURRENT PROGRAM FOR FY 03; AND
B. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION,
FOR THE DRUG COURT GRANT PROGRAM IN THE CRIMINAL COURTS. THE GRANT CONTINUES
THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04.
Added to consent.
24. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL:
A. USE OF LIFE SAFETY CODE BY FIRE MARSHAL AS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 1460; AND
B. ADOPTION OF PROPOSED INSPECTION FEES, AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 233 OF THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
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OTHER ITEMS
26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE PATIENT
LANDING FEE CURRENTLY CHARGED TO HOSPITALS FOR STAR FLIGHT SERVICES. (CP)
Postponed one week.
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
ON REQUEST TO PROVIDE SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR'S OFFICE
AT THE AIRPORT FACILITY.
(Taken
up with Item A2.)
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28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, AS
A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BARTON SPRINGS WATERSHED WATER QUALITY
STANDARDS PLANNING PROJECT, TO APPROVE WITH THE CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO THE PROJECT. (DAUGHERTY)
Postponed one week.
29. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES.
Added to consent.
TAKE UP AT 1:40 P.M.
30. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK (TCAN) REGARDING
AFTERSCHOOL PROPOSAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COLLABORATIVE.
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31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE THE ANTHEM
UPGRADE AND AI-INDEXING SOFTWARE, INCLUDING:
A. SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTHEM UPGRADE
AND AI-INDEXING SOFTWARE FROM HART INTERCIVIC, INC.;
B. MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT 99C0018-JP, DEED INDEXING SYSTEM - PURCHASE/INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE,
WITH HART INTERCIVIC, INC.; AND
C. MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT MA030068LC, PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
PROBATE IMAGING SYSTEM, WITH HART INTERCIVIC, INC. (COUNTY CLERK) (GÓMEZ)
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32. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC., FOR FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
ON "THE DOMAIN" DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO CORRECT ORDER FOR ADOPTION
REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM POLICY.
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34. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN MEEKS TO SET UP A PORTABLE SHOE SHINE STAND
IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER ON A PILOT
BASIS. (BISCOE)
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35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
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
36. DISCUSS LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING BARBARA OAKLEY, AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR RICHARD DANZINGER V. CITY OF AUSTIN, HECTOR POLANCO, ET AL. 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH ROBERT D. KING AND JANET K. KING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 59.524 ACRES OF LAND IN CONNECTION WITH THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. LAVAEE MOUSSA (TONY CERNOSEK RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. BARBARA WILKES (AUSTIN ENERGY RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. K. NEIL & LOIS LEWIS (KETAN B. PANDYA RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. TEXAS REAL ESTATE MARKETING & CONSULTING (WILLIAM L. STONE RESALE DEED), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
43. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CHANGES IN THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ADDRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY'S POTENTIAL LIABILITY FOR WORKFORCE FUNDS. 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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). 1
45. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER KUNZ D/B/A JENNY'S BAKEHOUSE AND DELI. 2 (SONLEITNER)
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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 TO:
A. APPROVE THE TOTAL VACATION OF NORTHTOWN PARK, SECTION 3; AND
B. APPROVE THE TOTAL VACATION OF NORTHTOWN PARK, SECTION 5. (DAVIS)
ADDED ITEMS
A1. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED FY 04 PARK
FEE INCREASES; AND
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED SUBDIVISION FEE INCREASES.
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A2. A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT
JC020107DM – JOB ORDER NO. 23 TO ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC.
FOR EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORK AT 5001 AIRPORT BOULEVARD; AND
B. CONSIDER
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT JC02017DM – JOB
ORDER NO. 23 TO ARCHITECTURAL HABITAT OF AUSTIN, INC. FOR RENOVATION CLARIFICATIONS
AT 5001 AIRPORT BOULEVARD FOR MILLWORK, VAULT
CONSTRUCTION, WALL CAPS AND A CONCRETE COUNTER BACKSPLASH.
(Taken up with Item 27.)
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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, AUGUST 26, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE CHANGES TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO INITIATE WIRES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR AUGUST 5, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE CHANGES TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO INITIATE WIRES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2003
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
9:30 - 12:00 DISCUSSION OF IJS IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
DISCUSSION OF REMAINING BUDGET EXPENDITURE AND REVENUE ISSUES
ADJOURN
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
VOTING SESSION
1:30 - 5:00 BUDGET WRAP-UP
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2003, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADDRESS PROPOSED FEE INCREASES FOR CERTAIN COUNTY SERVICES, INCLUDING:
A. PARKS;
B. SUBDIVISIONS; AND
C. CONSTABLES.
D. FIRE MARSHAL SERVICES.
The Court would like to hear comments on all proposed county fee changes in the proposed fiscal year 2004 budget. County residents interested in the county park system are encouraged to share their views regarding preliminary plans to change most park-related permit fees throughout the system, including fees associated with Day Use; Annual Day Use; Pedestrian/Bicycle entry; Primitive Camping; Improved Camping; Night Diving; Overnight Camping for Lone Star or Annual Permit Holders; Boat Trailer Parking; Sports/Athletic Fields; Additional Services associated with athletic facilities; Shelter/Pavilion rentals; and Concession Building Rentals.
The current park permit fee structure has been in place since 1993, with very few changes since that time. Park fees help pay for operating costs associated with park facilities. These costs include landscape, restroom, and athletic field maintenance; litter and garbage pick-up; visitor protection and program development.
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 9:44 AM