Travis County Commssioners Court
April 6, 1999
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on its agenda, whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.
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Commissioners Court Agenda
April 6, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE REVISION OF PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 55-57 , THE COVES ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION B, PHASE ONE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 15.28 ACRES - SANDCASTLE DRIVE - OUTSIDE ETJ - SEPTIC APPROVAL BY LCRA) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MAXIMUM INTEGRATION OF DISABLED PERSONS INTO OUR COMMUNITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING MR. QUINCY EDWARD SAULS CELEBRATING HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING CONTRIBUTIONS OF RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) VOLUNTEERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CEN-TEX FOR ITS 'HOME OF OUR OWN' HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ITS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND JUDGE BISCOE)
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL, 1999 AS 'YOUTH ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH' IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 10, 1999 AS CLEAN SWEEP AND THE GREAT TEXAS TRASH OFF DAY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
8. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. DISCUSS AND APPROVE SECOND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
10. A. APPROVE REVISION OF FORM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMS SERVICES WITH INCORPORATED AREAS TO ALLOW OPTION TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. APPROVE FORM AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMS SERVICES WITH INCORPORATED AREAS TO ALLOW OPTION TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
11. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE FINAL CONTRACT AWARD, TOTALING $19,823.24, AS AN AMENDMENT TO AN ALREADY-APPROVED CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING (TCDHH) FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM SERVICES.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSTALLATIONS, IFB# B980105-JP, TO THE SECOND LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CAMP EXCAVATION (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
13. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING A COMMUNITY CLEAN UP AT KENNEDY RIDGE ESTATES ON APRIL 10, 1999 WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL, TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
14. DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR SOLICITING PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARK FEE STUDY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT IN A FORM DIFFERENT THAN SHOWN IN STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL ONLY, IN REFERENCE TO THE RIVER PLACE SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 1999 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB #990712-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC., AND J.D. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPOST BINS, IFB #B990052-LD, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, NORSEMAN PLASTICS OF ONTARIO, CANADA. (TNR DEPT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE THE SALE OF USED COUNTY TRUCK TIRES TO TREADCO, INC., PURSUANT TO BIDS OPENED ON MARCH 23, 1999. (TNR DEPT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960054-LH, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS, INC., FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE DAILY REIMBURSEMENT RATE CONTAINED IN APPENDIX A OF THE CONTRACT FROM $80.00 PER CLIENT PER DAY TO $82.00 PER CLIENT PER DAY; ORIGINAL CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DODGE PASSENGER VAN FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0209-JP, AT & T WIRELESS SERVICES FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 29, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A SECOND 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND ADDS YK2000 CONTRACT PROVISION TO THE CONTRACT (COUNTYWIDE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF COORDINATION OF COLLABORATIVE CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS, INTERVIEWS OF CHILD VICTIMS, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN LONESTAR SOUTHWEST MAILING SERVICES, INC., (ASSIGNOR) AND LASON SYSTEMS, INC. (ASSIGNEE); CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998 (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970286LH, CLYDE D. SMITH, M.D., FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES AS EXPERT WITNESS IN CAUSE NO. A-95-CA-053-AA; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JULY 14, 1997. (HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE WARRANTY COVERAGE FROM TURBOMECA FOR ARRIUS 2B1 ENGINES ON TRAVIS COUNTY STARFLIGHT HELICOPTERS; CONTRACT NO. 98C0027 (EMS DEPT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ITEMS
26. DISCUSS WITH FINANCIAL ADVISOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REFINANCE DEBT AT A LOWER INTEREST RATE TO REDUCE DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR FUTURE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
28. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH (TDHCA) FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH (TDHCA) FOR EMERGENCY NUTRITION/TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RELIEF.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
29. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY '10.021.
30. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
31. REVIEW AND APPROVE LEASE FOR USE OF WATERCRAFT COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
32. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR FORT BRANCH LANDING APARTMENTS, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT ONE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
33. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR 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 MARCH 23, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR MARCH 23, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR MARCH 23, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR MARCH 23, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR THE CORPORATION FOR MARCH 23, 1999.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 1999 ***1:30 P.M.*** 314 W. 11 STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS 9-1-1 RDMT PROJECT BRIEFING.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON PROPOSED PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN THE AREAS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL, AND STARFLIGHT.
3. DISCUSS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR ADDING MORE STAFF AND OPERATING EXPENSES TO D.A.'S BUDGET.
ADJOURN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note1- Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note2- Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matter
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 - Gov't Code Ann 551.075, Conference with Employees
35. APPROVE LEASE BETWEEN TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT FREIDRICH LANE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON STATUS OF HELICOPTER LICENSURE BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER BY M.W. BUILDERS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGER TEAM ON STATUS OF SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS). 3
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICK T. VAN EVERY V. LLOYD RENDON AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (VAN EVERY; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND STATE OF TEXAS; (HOPKINS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). 1
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 23, 1999, AND MARCH 26, 1999.
C4. APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FOR CONSTABLE, PCT. 5 FOR ALAN REDD.
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WELLS BRANCH PHASE X SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE REVISION OF PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 55-57 , THE COVES ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION B, PHASE ONE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 15.28 ACRES - SANDCASTLE DRIVE - OUTSIDE ETJ - SEPTIC APPROVAL BY LCRA) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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