Travis County Commssioners Court
September 14, 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
September 14, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 1999 AS "NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH". (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3. ANNOUNCE RESOLUTION HCR 259 "FIRE ANT AWARENESS WEEK" IS THE SECOND WEEK IN SEPTEMBER AND TO REMIND CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY THAT FIRE ANTS CAN BE SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED USING THE TWO-STEP METHOD OF FIRE ANT CONTROL. 4
5. INTRODUCTION OF TOM NUCKOLS TO COMMISSIONERS COURT (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE).
6. RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF OUTDOOR BURNING IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7. REVISE AND CLARIFY CURRENT COUNTY RULES AND PROCEDURES UNDER CHAPTER 68 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALARM SYSTEM RULES AND PROCEDURES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. DISCUSS ORDER ADOPTING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 48, RULES AND PROCEDURES OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FOR ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. APPROVE MAXIMUM FY 2000 TAX RATE, SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX RATE, AND APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE.
10. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES. A. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONSTABLE CIVIL FEES.
11. DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO FY 2000 BUDGET RULES.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
13. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE. A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH JUNIOR LEAGUE OF AUSTIN FOR JUVENILE COURT. B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR JOSATS GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT. C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR JOSATS-DRUG COURT PLANNING GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT. D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR FY 2000 ROPES GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT. E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR FY 1999 ROPES CONTRACT REALLOCATION FOR JUVENILE COURT.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
14. A. APPROVE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE COUNTY TO CERTIFY EXPENDITURES OF APPROXIMATELY $100,000 FOR THE SUPPORT AND PROVISION OF CHILD CARE TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS DURING THE PERIOD FROM 9/1/98 THROUGH 8/31/99.
B. ACCEPT PAYMENT FROM THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MATCHING SHARE, ESTIMATED AT $62,450, THAT RESULTS FROM THE CERTIFICATION.
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CAPITOL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR SUPPORT OF LABOR MARKET DATABASE SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SUPPORT. JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
16. A. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM COOPERATIVE.
B. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FOOD SERVICES.
D. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR LEASE SPACE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM AT 901 NEAL STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS.
17. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PFLUGERVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PROVIDING ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
18. DISCUSS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE COUNTY'S CONTRIBUTION TOWARD THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ON WILLIAM CANNON BLVD/ NUCHOLS CROSSING AND THE COUNTY'S PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR S.H. 45 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF ELGIN FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY LINE ROAD INSIDE THE CITY OF ELGIN, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF KODAK HIGH VOLUME PHOTO COPIERS ("KODAK CAMPUS PLAN"), IFB #B990112-TF, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CSU, LLC. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. A. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS, INC., AND FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0116-OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/4/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (AT THE SAME RATE) (HRMD). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FILE SERVERS OFF STATE CATALOGUE (QISV) FROM INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS OFF STATE CATALOGUE (QISV) FROM SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL. (AUDITOR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. A. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE 1999 PAVING PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0712ABCF, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC., 1999 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY, TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS. ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
26. DISCUSS REVISIONS TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM BUDGET SUMMARY FROM FLUOR DANIEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. DISCUSS AND APPROVE FY 2000 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION ISSUES SURVEY RESULTS, AND JOB RESTRUCTURING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS. A. DISCUSS BACKPAY CLAIMS OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES FOR SERVICES PERFORMED ON EMERGENCY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. OTHER ITEMS
29. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) FOR CONDUCTING THE ACC SPECIAL REFERENDUM ELECTION (INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT).
30. A. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION, ACC REFERENDUM ELECTION, FIRE DISTRICT #11 CONVERSION ELECTION, AND WELLS BRANCH LIBRARY DISTRICT EXPANSION ELECTION.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO CONDUCT THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 SPECIAL JOINT ELECTION.
31. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ASSISTANCE IN COUNTING THE BALLOTS FOR THEIR TOURISM ELECTION.
32. APPROVE THE CREATION OF SLOTS APPROVED FOR FUNDING IN THE FY 2000 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE 390TH DISTRICT COURT AND BEGIN THE HIRING PROCESS FOR THE POSITIONS.
33. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS) SERIES 1999 BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
Additional Items
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 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. NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999, ** 6:00 P.M. ** 314 WEST 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM , 1ST FLOOR
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE ROAD DISTRICT TAX RATE AND FY 2000 BUDGET. ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999 ** 6:00 P.M. ** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE TAX RATE AND FY 2000 BUDGET. ADJOURN
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1999, 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
35. 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
36. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING, PROJECT NO. 97B01-10-4DA, PARCEL #1DE; THORNBERRY LOW WATER (CARSON CREEK); (OWNER: CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CASE NUMBER 98-50465 AND USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38. 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
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JUAN CAMPOS WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BILLIE BLALACK HARDIE ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-98-CA-779JN (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C3. APPOINT GLEN HARTMEN TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 BOARD (LAGO VISTA) REPLACING JOY GROSS; THIS IS AN UNEXPIRED TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STONEY RIDGE PHASE A SECTION IIIC, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN PICADILLY RIDGE PHASE 1, SECTIONS 1, 2, &3, PHASE 2, SECTIONS 1 & 2, AND PHASE 3 SECTIONS 1 & 2, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WILDFLOWER SECTION FIVE - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 42 LOTS - 7.536 ACRES - HOWARD LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY NORTHTOWN MUD NO. 1) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER RANCH SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 247.377 ACRES - OLD GREGG LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 22, OF THE RANCH SECTION ONE, AND LOT 12, BLOCK TWO OF SECTION 5, THE RANCH P.U.D. SECTIONS 4-11 (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - SAILBOAT PASS - OETJ - ONSITE WASTEWATER). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9. 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)
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