Travis County Commssioners Court
June 22, 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
June 22, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING DR. MARVIN C. GRIFFIN'S 30TH YEAR AS PASTOR OF EBENEZER (THIRD) MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON JULY 11, 1999. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. APPROVE OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE REQUEST BY PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ FOR THE SUBSTITUTION OF TWO ENGINEERING SUBCONSULTANTS FOR THE DESIGN OF THE PHASE TWO IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GAATN NETWORK EXPANSION.
6. DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS TO HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR HMO, PPO, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
B. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
C. PEDRO HERNANDEZ, ETAL - SETTLE
PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
10. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMES ACT (VOCA) FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SUPERCYCLIST GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR THIRD REGION COMPUTER FUND FOR CIVIL COURTS.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS TO FIREPROOF THE STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 1 PROJECT AS LISTED BELOW:
A. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721I, MASONRY PACKAGE.
B. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3, TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721N, DRYWALL/ CEILING/FIREPROOFING PACKAGE.
C. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721R, SPECIALTIES PACKAGE.
D. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721M, ELECTRONICS PACKAGE.
12. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC), WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, IFB NO. B990711-MB, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, MARTIN K. EBY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC . (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0054-OJ, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, REFUSE COLLECTION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 23, 1997; MODIFICATION ADDS TWO REFUSE PICKUP LOCATIONS TO THE CONTRACT, (COUNTYWIDE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FROM H.E. BUTT GROCER COMPANY. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. A. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0244-JP) (MODIFICATION NO. 2), CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/4/98. (HOUSING SERVICES - HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0252-JP) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), DALE COOK BACKHOE SERVICE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS INSTALLATION, ZONE 1; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/11/98. (HOUSING SERVICES - HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0243-JP) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), AUSTIN BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/11/98. (HOUSING SERVICES - HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
D. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0250-OJ) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), APRIA HEALTHCARE GROUP, DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/11/98. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB# B990087-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, SOS LIQUID WASTE HAULERS, LTD., CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF NON-HAZARDOUS LEACHATE HAULING AND DISPOSAL, IFB #B990079-LD, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, MAGNA FLOW ENVIRONMENTAL, HOUSTON, TX. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TESTING AND REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE COOLING TOWERS, IFB #B990065-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, BLAZEK MECHANICAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980117-JJ, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NORTHEAST METRO PARK PROJECT; MODIFICATION ADDS SERVICES TO THE CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER
20. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075LH, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/10/95. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLICE SAFETY ITEMS
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES WITH CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT TELECOMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MANOR.
23. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE PLANNING SERVICES.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
24. APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY PURCHASE CONTRACT BETWEEN DELL USA, L.P. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE HOWARD LANE PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK PROJECT, PHASE II, IFB #B990725-JJ, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. (A) APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR COST PARTICIPATION OF MEDIAN BREAK AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON STATE HIGHWAY 71 AT ROSS ROAD.
(B) APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREE-MENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COST PARTICIPATION OF MEDIAN BREAK AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON STATE HIGHWAY 71 AT ROSS ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE LICENSE WITH CHARLES KUEMPEL TO MOW THE GRASS AND REMOVE THE CLIPPINGS GENERATED THEREBY AT NORTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
28. APPROVAL TO ADJUST THE CHANGE FUND (A/K/A CASH BANKS) USED BY TNR PARKS FROM $2,210.00 TO $3,050.00. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
29. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR VILLAS OF THE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR VILLAS OF THE HILLS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
30. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL'S POINT LIMITED FOR THE MARSHALL'S POINT ACCESS AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
31. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SENNA HILLS SECTION FIVE-B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
OTHER ITEMS
32. AUTHORIZE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF, MARGO FRASIER, TO EXECUTE VEHICLE DONATION AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT WITH STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU, RESPECTIVELY.
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF LIFEPAK 12 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATORS FROM MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,389.10. (EMERGENCY SERVICES).
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 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 MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING FOR JUNE 8, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1999, ***1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FROM THE AUSTIN PROJECT REGARDING 'GOING TO SCALE'. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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
34. RESPOND TO REQUEST FROM FULBRIGHT & JAWORSKI REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN GAATN V. TIME WARNER CABLE; OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. DISCUSS THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE AT 207 W. 9TH STREET FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND THE IMPACT OF FISCAL YEAR 2000 BUDGET PROPOSALS ON THE AGREEMENT. DIRECT THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EFFECT ANY APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE. 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CAUSE NO. 98-50464, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38. APPROVE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FOR NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY PARK TRACT FOR PARK ACCESS AT PFLUGERVILLE ROAD (OWNER: STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON, TRUSTEE, ET AL) AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING, PROJECT NO. 97B02-18-2PA, PARCEL 5, N.E. PARK ACCESS ROAD(OWNER: STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT F. ANDERSON NON-REVOCABLE TRUST, OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DUDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF MARGO FRASIER; (DUDLEY FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT & 1983 CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF PAMELA HUDSON V. TERRY KEEL AND TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. 95-12583 (HUDSON; KEEL; TRAVIS COUNTY; 42 USC §1983 CLAIM) 1 & 3
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, OR APPEAL SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS AWARD ON CIP PROJECT NO. 2-009, PARCEL 52A; R.M. 620; STATE OF TEXAS VS. JOHN JOSEPH, ET AL. (CONDEMNATION CASE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
43. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER-OFFER OFFER TO SETTLE A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST CECIL PETRI AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; VICTOR WALLS V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (WALLS; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
45. 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
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER RICHARD KIRKLAND (EMPLOYMENT CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 3
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD MCMAHAN (EMPLOYMENT CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 3
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 SESSIONS OF JUNE 8 AND 11, 1999; AND EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF JUNE 10, 1999.
C4. APPOINT CHANDLER POMPLUN TO COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICT #11 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000, FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM OF BOTHO SCHENCK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE B, SECTION 1 - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 66 LOTS - 12.6 ACRES - MENTONE DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A, SECTION 2 - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 74 LOTS - 17.326 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:17 AM