Travis County Commssioners Court
August 24, 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 24, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, 5' ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 7 & 8, BLOCK 'A' RIVER RIDGE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 111 TRAVIS COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING THE SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERMANENT FILL DISPOSAL SITES AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. APPROVE EXTENSION OF DISASTER DECLARATION BANNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
5. APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2000, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING THE AREA OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE WILL NOT BE PROHIBITED, IN ORDER TO PROHIBIT THESE ACTIVITIES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
6. CONSIDER REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS CONCERNING PLATTING REQUIREMENTS, EXEMPTIONS, FISCAL, AND APPLICATIONS; JOINT-USE DRIVEWAYS; AND, LICENSE AGREEMENTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7. AMEND CHAPTER 111 TRAVIS COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING THE SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERMANENT FILL DISPOSAL SITES AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER LCRA'S REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION AS STAKEHOLDER IN A REGIONAL GROWTH PLANNING EFFORT FOR SOUTHWEST TRAVIS AND NORTHEAST HAYS COUNTIES. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GARFIELD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR WATER SERVICE TO SOUTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. A. AWARD OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON TWO-PHASE CONTRACT (PS990198-KW) TO ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES FOR REPAIRS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER. PHASE ONE - AWARDED AT A LUMP SUM COST FOR REPAIRS TO THE FACILITY HVAC SYSTEM; PHASE TWO - AWARDED ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS FOR DAMAGE REPAIRS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE OR GIVE DIRECTION ON FUNDING STRATEGY FOR REPAIRS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY'S Y2K COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
12. AT 1:45 P.M. DISCUSS, AND APPROVE FY 2000 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION ISSUES SURVEY RESULTS, AND JOB RESTRUCTURING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CONSTABLE, PCT. 5 - SETTLE
B. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SETTLE
C. TNR - SETTLE
D. VICTORIA LUCIO - DENY
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
15. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES.
16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
17. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE OCTOBER FLOODS.
18. DISCUSS FORMAL PROCESS TO EVALUATE GRANT PROGRAMS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
19. 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)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
20. A. AMEND HUMAN SERVICES INTERLOCAL AND COUNTY CONTRACT WITH MHMR LABOR CONNECTION TO ADD $19,859 IN CITY FUNDING AND TERMINATE THAT CONTRACT EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 1999.
B. CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE PARTICIPATION OF THE COUNTY IN PROVISION OF DAY LABOR SERVICES.
C. CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON REALLOCATION, IF ANY, OF COUNTY FUNDS NOT EXPENDED DUE TO THE EARLY TERMINATION OF THE MHMR LABOR CONNECTIONS CONTRACT.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NUMBERS 99T0024-MG, BODY TEK, 99T0025-MG, AGUIRRE PAINT & BODY, 99T0026-MG, H & R AUTO BODY FOR AUTO BODY REPAIR SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 10/13/98 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
OTHER ITEMS
23. APPROVE EXISTING CHANGE FUND AT THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
25. CONSIDER NEED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) AND OTHER COMMITTEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MAXIMUM TAX RATE FOR NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3.
2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) FOR MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CORPORATION'S MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS) SERIES 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER REQUEST TO TRANSFER HARBOR FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP.'S MORTGAGE LENDING ALLOCATIONS TO AMERICA'S LENDING CENTER FOR THE 1998 AND 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY HFC SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND PROGRAMS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLYING FOR AND ADMINISTERING A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSIONS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1999 - 1:00 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1999 - 1:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999 - 1:00 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1999 - 9:00 A.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1999 - 9:00 A.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 - 9:00 A.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1999 *** 6:00 P.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING:
A. THE FY2000 PRELIMINARY BUDGET;
B. FEE INCREASES INCLUDING:
' A NEW IGNITION INTERLOCK MONITORING FEE UP TO $10.00
' LAW LIBRARY SERVICES FEE INCREASE FROM $20 PER CIVIL CASE UP TO $35
' INCREASE IN PARK USE FEES
' INCREASE IN OUT-OF-COUNTY AUTOPSY FEE FROM $1,000 TO $1,200
' AND OTHER FEES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1999 *** 9:00 A.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING:
A. REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS MANUAL.
B. FEES FOR SUBDIVISION REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS.
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
26. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON STARFLIGHT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 & 5
27. 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
28. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING FUNDING SOURCES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WICKENHEISER, ET AL V. CITY OF AUSTIN ET AL. (WICKENHEISER; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY SUIT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL 16; HOWARD LANE; (WTL, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
30. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT'S EVALUATION OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS AND PERFORMANCE PAY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 13, 1999 AND AUGUST 10, 1999.
C4. APPROVE THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF FISCAL FOR THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ROB ROY ON THE LAKE SECTION TWO OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1999 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 4, CASE ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 6, BLOCK 16, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT, 5' ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 7 & 8, BLOCK 'A' RIVER RIDGE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. RATIFY CONTRACT MODIFICATION Nos. 7 AND 8 TO RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF JUVENILE COURT AT GARDNER-BETTS PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 99K0701-JG, TO SILVERTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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