Travis County Commssioners Court
August 10, 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
August 10, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE ORDER TO CLOSE CHIMNEY HILL BLVD. FROM EDENBOURGH LANE TO NORTHERN TERMINUS FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 1999 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING REPAIRS TO HOMES IN THE CHIMNEY HILLS NORTH SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
2. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRADSHAW ROAD AT THE BRIDGE OVER RINARD CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS STATUS OF PLAN FOR CENTRAL BOOKING AND MAGISTRATION AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK FOR EVALUATION SERVICES ON THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES NETWORK PROJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON WHETHER EMPLOYEES WHO ARE RETIRED MILITARY AND VETERANS AND CHOOSE NOT TO ENROLL IN THE HEALTH PLAN SHOULD RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL BENEFIT OF $232.80, WHICH IS THE MONTHLY HMO PREMIUM RATE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. A. DISCUSS OPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDING SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND UNIVERSAL LIFE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP THREE PROPOSERS FOR SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND UNIVERSAL LIFE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO LEASE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) AT SOUTHPARK BUSINESS PARK WITH TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
10. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE (TEXAS A&M SYSTEM) FOR COUNTY DEMONSTRATION WORK IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
11. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON 1999 CITY/COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CAN) SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. ADD $19,859 CITY FUNDING, REDUCE COUNTY FUNDING BY $7,010 AND TERMINATE THE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR - LABOR CONNECTION (DAY LABOR) AS OF AUGUST 9, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. REDUCE CITY FUNDING BY $22,381, AND INCREASE COUNTY FUNDING BY $7,010 FOR THE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR - RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
15. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE & LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
16. DISCUSS PACE BEND PARK MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FORM CO-AEA 5-98R INCREASING ADVANCEMENT $17,347.64, FOR PROJECT STP 97 (531)MM (DESSAU ROAD NORTH EXTENSION), IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON HOMES FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINERRANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 5C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID W. BACHMANN AND ELIZABETH DUNNETT TO APPROVE PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HARKEY COVE IN APPLE SPRINGS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GARFIELD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR WATER SERVICE TO SOUTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
21. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES FROM ACCOUNTEMPS FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0082-BS WITH CAPCO, INC. FOR NORTEL/BAY NETWORKS NETWORKING EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/23/99. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF SNIFFER SYSTEM UPGRADE WITH MAINTENANCE SUPPORT AND TRAINING, RFO# 0990094-TF, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED OFFEROR, KENT DATACOMM. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD TRUCK FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL98-98858; APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT MA960322 WITH EASY ACCESS, INC. FOR THE TAX OFFICE COMPUTER SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 13, 1994; (TAX OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOUBLE FILE TRAIL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, SOLICITATION NO. B990715-JG, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
27. APPROVE THE SALE OF USED AUTOMOTIVE TIRES TO BARNEY ROSS PURSUANT TO BIDS OPENED ON JULY 27, 1999 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 999T0195-LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS, INC. AND CONTRACT NO. 99T0196-LD, ARROW OIL FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE PROVISION OF 7.8 REID VAPOR PRESSURE AND LOW SULFUR REFORMULATED UNLEADED GAS DURING THE MONTHS OF APRIL THROUGH SEPTEMBER; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON AUGUST 3, 1999 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
OTHER ITEMS
29. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN EXEMPTION TO THE MORATORIUM ON MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNISYS AND ALLOW FOR PROGRAMMING INFORMATION ON NEWLY LEGISLATED FEES.
30. APPROVE $250.00 DONATION FROM J.C. PENNEY TO BE USED TOWARD EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES. THE DONATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN RECOGNITION OF AN EDUCATION VOLUNTEER (VIRGINIA RAYMOND) (JUDGE BISCOE)
31. APPROVE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT OVER 90 DAYS FOR AN OFFICER JOHN BAILEY. JOHN SUBSTITUTED FOR ANOTHER OFFICER WHERE FUNDS WERE ORIGINALLY ENCUMBERED AND LIQUIDATED; ESTIMATED TRAVEL PER DIEM OF $84.00. (JUDGE BISCOE)
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
33. AT 1:45 P.M.
A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, INCLUDING BUDGET AND SCHEDULE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
C. DISCUSS WITH COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT THE PROCESS FOR HANDLING FUTURE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER CHANGE ORDERS. Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA --NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 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.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 27, 1999.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1999 *** 1:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.
1. DISCUSS ISSUES WITH CONSTABLES AND JUSTICES' OF THE PEACE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
A. ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP);
B. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE BAILIFFS
C. CONSTABLES' FEES.
2. RECEIVE STATUS AND DISCUSS BUDGET RELATED ISSUES TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS).
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. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON STARFLIGHT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 & 5
35. A. DISCUSS THE SPACE PROVIDED UNDER 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. 2
B. DISCUSS ANY APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE AT 207 W. 9TH STREET. 2
36. A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
C. REVIEW CLAIM FROM THE CCC GROUP, INC.; APPROVE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. APPROVE, REJECT, OR COUNTER THE COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM THE A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION FOR PARCEL 9 ALONG SH45. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
38. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LAKE AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD FOR ACCESS ACROSS MARY QUINLAN PARK OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING EXTENSION OF FIVE (5) DAY ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE POLICY FOR TWO EMPLOYEES IN CONSTABLE'S OFFICE IN PRECINCT THREE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 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 SESSION OF JULY 27, 1999.
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SPRINGBROOK CENTRE PHASE B, SECTIONS 1 AND 2, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE ORDER TO CLOSE CHIMNEY HILL BLVD. FROM EDENBOURGH LANE TO NORTHERN TERMINUS FOR ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120) DAYS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 10, 1999 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING REPAIRS TO HOMES IN THE CHIMNEY HILLS NORTH SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C6. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRADSHAW ROAD AT THE BRIDGE OVER RINARD CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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