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, September 23, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. DISCUSS REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF "OLD" FM
973 NEAR HAMANN LANE TO "WALTON HILL PASS" IN PRECINCT ONE. (ACTION ITEM 16)
(DAVIS)
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INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
2. INTRODUCTION OF MICHAEL TRIMBLE, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR.
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CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
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CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
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ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
3. 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 $499,068.70 FOR THE PERIOD
OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2003.
Added to consent.
4. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
Added to consent.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE, RFP P03137-OJ,
TO THE SOLE RESPONDENT, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
6. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT WITH SUNGARD HTE, INC. (FORMERLY
HTE, INC.) FOR STANDARD SOFTWARE SERVICES. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
7. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO.
PS020180LB, BRIM, ARNETT & ROBINETT, P.C., FOR LITIGATION SERVICES. (COUNTY
ATTORNEY) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
8. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 10) TO CONTRACT NO.
PS960294JW, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, FOR CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE
PROBATION) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
9. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 7) TO CONTRACT NO.
PS970029JW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE MULTI-FAMILY
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
10. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO.
02T00294OJ, EVERCOM SYSTEMS, INC., FOR INMATE AND PAY PHONE SERVICES. (ITS & SHERIFF'S
OFFICE) (GÓMEZ)
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11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF CRYSTAL ENTERPRISE WEB REPORTING SOFTWARE LICENSES,
MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES
(DIR) THROUGH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS. (ITS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
12. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO.
01T0008-OJ, CERIDIAN BENEFITS SERVICES, INC., FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
13. APPROVE RENEWAL OF TWENTY-THREE (23) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-ONE (151) CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS. (SEE ATTACHMENT "A" FOR
LISTING OF AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 9 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980024LB WITH IKON OFFICE
SOLUTIONS TO ADD ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND FEES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY AND HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
15. A. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT
NO. 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COMPANY, FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES,
RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS:
1) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT;
2) COBRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT; AND
3) CUSTOMER REPORTING SYSTEM INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT;
B. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF THE STOP LOSS INSURANCE PURSUANT TO NEGOTIATIONS
RESULTING FROM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) P030119-OJ; AND
C. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT 02T00005OJ, UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE
COMPANY, FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE. (HRMD) (GÓMEZ)
Added to consent.
(Item 15 was discussed at the end of the Consent Items. That discussion can
be found with the consent audio/visual files).
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET
NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF "OLD" FM 973 NEAR HAMANN LANE TO "WALTON HILL
PASS" IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
17. APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE CANTERBURY TRAILS LICENSE AGREEMENT AND
ITS ACCOMPANYING SECURITY DEPOSIT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN DUE TO ANNEXATION.
(DAUGHERTY)
Added to consent.
18. APPROVE VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS {§82.401(c)(3)} TO ALLOW THE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR DEAF SMITH BOULEVARD IN AUSTIN'S COLONY
PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (DAVIS)
Added to consent.
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR EAST METRO PARK
IN PRECINCT ONE:
A. ACQUISITION OF 12.21 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM REV. AARON TAYLOR, ET UX., FOR
ASSEMBLAGE WITH EAST METRO PARK; (EXECUTIVE SESSION 2)
B. PROPOSED TERMS OF AGREEMENT WITH MILBURN HOMES AND THE YMCA OF AUSTIN FOR
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SWIMMING POOL ;
C. AMENDMENTS TO MASTER PLAN; AND
D. SCOPE OF PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION. (DAVIS)
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20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON WAIVING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES
FOR LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE (TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY) ON THE SH 130 PROJECT
IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED CLARIFICATION FOR FY04
PARK FEE INCREASE REGARDING TRAILER FEES. (SONLEITNER)
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PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS REGARDING GRANT PROPOSALS,
APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR AN EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PLANNING GRANT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE GRANT CONTINUES THE PROGRAM
FOR FY 04;
B. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR A COMMUNITY PROSECUTION
LEADERSHIP GRANT IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. A NEW GRANT TO ENHANCE
THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S COMMUNITY PROSECUTION PROGRAM;
C. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN UNDERAGE
DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. THE GRANT IS TO
CONTINUE THE EXISTING PROGRAM FOR FY 04;
D. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
FOR A JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE
PROBATION DEPARTMENT. THE GRANT IS A ONE-YEAR PROGRAM TO RESEARCH A "RISK ASSESSMENT
TOOL"; AND
E. GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR A TITLE IV COMMUNITY
SERVICE GRANT PROGRAM IN JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. A NEW GRANT PROGRAM
TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES OF STUDENTS IN THE JUVENILE
JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Added to consent.
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON OUTSTANDING FY 04 BUDGET MARK-UP
ISSUES.
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25. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 04 BUDGET RULE ON LUMP SUM
COMPENSATION PAYMENTS. (PROBABLE EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM FOR LEGAL OPINION 1)
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE WORKING
COMMITTEE ON COUNTY CELL PHONE USE AND THE FY 04 BUDGET.
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OTHER ITEMS
27. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2003.
Added to consent.
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATION FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE.
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29. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE ADVERTISING
THE RELOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE TO 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. TO COUNTY
EMPLOYEES WITH THE NEXT PAYCHECK.
Added to consent.
30. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE CLOSING THE
TRAVIS COUNTY TAX OFFICE FOR RELOCATION TO 5501 AIRPORT BLVD. ON THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 AND 26, 2003.
Added to consent.
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST TO APPROVE A CONTRACT
BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY RELATING TO SUBCONTRACTORS
AND TITLE SERVICES THAT CONTRACT WITH THE TAX OFFICE.
Added to consent.
32. APPROVE A REPLACEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 OF VOTER
APPROVED LIMITED TAX BONDS BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT
#3. (DAUGHERTY)
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33. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED
AND RESTATED TRUST INDENTURE AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RELATING
TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES
2002A-1, SERIES 2002A-2 AND TAXABLE SERIES 2002B ISSUED BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING
FINANCE CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS
RELATING THERETO, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
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34. 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)
Added to consent.
35. REAPPOINT MR. DONALD DUMAS TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH-MENTAL
RETARDATION BOARD, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003, AS THE PRECINCT TWO APPOINTMENT
FOR A TWO YEAR TERM. (SONLEITNER)
Added to consent.
36. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY
FUNDS.
Added to consent.
37. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY
MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE FOR AREA INDIGENTS THROUGH
PROJECT ACCESS.
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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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FREDERICK PLUET, (DECEASED) V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL, (PLUET; FRAISER; CIVIL RIGHTS) IN RE: ESTATE OF FREDERICK PLUET, DECEASED. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF SALLY DECKER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND STEPHEN L. WILLIAMS IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CAUSE NO. GN202007, IN THE 201ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. 1
40. 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
41. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PARKING SPACES IN THE FROST BANK PARKING GARAGE (9TH AND LAVACA). 2
42. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD, PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1 & 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 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 28, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: SOUTH FORK ESTATES, RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 4 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 10.1 ACRES - FM973 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE ON-SITE SEPTIC - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (GÓMEZ)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 28, 2003 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: J & S SUBDIVISION, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1, BLOCK B, THE J. HOOVER MACKIN ADDITION (REVISED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.454 ACRES - MOUNT LARSON ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (DAUGHERTY)
ADDED ITEM
A1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED RULE MAKING BY TEXAS COMMISSION
ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DOCKET NO. 2003-0722-RUL), 30 TAC CHAPTER 330,
REGARDING SITE OPERATING PLANS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE, AND COMMISSION
HEARING SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2003.
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ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST INDENTURE AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (WESTCHESTER WOODS APARTMENTS) SERIES 2002A-1, SERIES 2002A-2 AND TAXABLE SERIES 2002B, AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT.
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 26, SEPTEMBER 2, AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2003.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2003
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
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1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF AUGUST 26 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2003.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2003, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE INPUT ON THE PROPOSED FY 04 TAX RATE AND COUNTY BUDGET.
ADJOURN
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:06 AM