Travis County Commssioners Court
October 26, 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
October 26, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED NORTH OF OLD LOCKHART ROAD WHICH IS 2500 FEET WEST OF FM 1625 TO BE KNOWN AS 'ROSETTA COURT' IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER FOUR)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD TO 'LAZYRIDGE DRIVE' FROM CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE TO GREGG LANE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD TO 'CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE' FROM LAZYRIDGE DRIVE TO IMMANUEL ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 47 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO STATE STATUTES AND TO THE TEXAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES.
5. DECLARE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999, TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY AND TO PRESENT EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED/APPOINTED OFFICIALS WITH CERTIFICATES AND SERVICE PINS FOR 20, 25, AND 30 YEARS AND 5 AND 10 YEARS OF SERVICE, RESPECTIVELY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAMIE ROBINSON, PRINCIPAL OF L.L. CAMPBELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 7
8. APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
9. CONSIDER AND ADOPT REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 47 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS, TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO STATE STATUTES AND TO THE TEXAS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT RULES.
10. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING AND DISCUSS MHMR'S MID-YEAR PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PILOT FOR 1999.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
11. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY, TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS.
12. A. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS FUNDING FOR CONTRACT WITH HERNDON, STAUCH & ASSOCIATES.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH HERNDON, STAUCH AND ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR SPECIALIZED MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 1993 CRIMINAL JUSTICE BOND PROJECT.
13. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS:
(A) NO. 98T0055-JP, CAPITOL AGGREGATES;
(B) NO. 98T0056-JP, COLORADO MATERIALS
(C) NO. 98T0057 AUSTIN ASPHALT COMPANY
(D) NO. 98T0058-JP, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC.; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 12/23/97. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0045-JP, TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, INC. FOR FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/8/98 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASSORTED SANDS:
(A) NO. 99T0057-JP TXI; AUSTIN INDUSTRIES
(B) NO.99T0058-JP, CAPITOL AGGREGATES CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 12/15/98 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. (A) APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS, INC., AND FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
(B) APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0067-OJ, FROST INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., BLANKET CRIME POLICY; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 1/5/99 (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
17. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHEFFE COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR BROKER SERVICES TO SUBLET LEASE SPACE AT 201 W. 5TH STREET. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. A. APPROVE WITHHOLDING PART OF THE PAYMENT, NOT-TO-EXCEED 10%, DUE TO PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ UNTIL THE SCHEDULE IS RECOVERED AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
B. DISCUSS DESIGN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. ANN B. TRAVIS - DENY
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
21. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CHASE BANK OF TEXAS, N.A. REGARDING SUBDIVISION FISCAL FOR AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 2 (THE BLUFFS AT EANES), A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
22. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LANE EAST AT THE ENTRANCE OF NORTHTOWN WEST SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23. APPROVE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CHANGE FUND USED BY TNR PARKS FROM $3,050.00 TO $1,730.00. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HAYS COUNTY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO MANAGE AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE HIGHWAY 45. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
25. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
26. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR-CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR PROJECT SPOTLIGHT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
27. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON COUNTY MAGISTRATION ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
28. REVIEW STARFLIGHT ACTION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
29. APPROVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES OF VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2000, FOR THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
(A) SAFEPLACE: TEEN DATING VIOLENCE; SEXUAL ASSAULT COMMUNITY ADVOCACY PROGRAM
(B) CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC.,
(C) DAYGLO FAMILY TREATMENT,
(D) FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI, INC.,
(E) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL TEXAS,
(F) PEBBLE PROJECT(COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS-C.T.),
(G) AUSTIN CIRCLE OF THEATERS,
(H) TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' ADVOCACY CENTER, INC.,
(I) TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT: VICTIM/OFFENDER MEDIATION PROGRAM
(J) TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: VICTIM SERVICES CRIME SCENE RESPONSE PROGRAM
(K) LIFEWORKS: VICTIM TREATMENT SERVICES, COUNSELING CENTER
OTHER ITEMS
30. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING ANY REGULAR POLLING PLACE CHANGES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 1999 JOINT ELECTION.
31. APPOINT CENTRAL COUNTING STATION TABULATION SUPERVISOR FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION.
32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A NUISANCE ABATEMENT ATTORNEY.
33. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES.
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, OCTOBER 26, 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 OCTOBER 12, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $3,683,472 SERIES 1998A AND $166,417 SERIES 1998B MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECTS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE VISION VILLAGE PROJECT AND BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY REGARDING CONTRACT WITH A&R VISION, INC. AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1999, 1:30 P.M. COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH, 1ST FLOOR
1. UPDATE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVES ON COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BOARDS, AND BRIEFINGS ON COURT SUBCOMMITTEES.
2. DISCUSS ROAD AND BRIDGE STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE.
3. DISCUSS BOND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT.
ADJOURN
35. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH FLUOR DANIEL, INC. ON M.W. BUILDERS, GRAEBER, SIMMONS & COWAN AND OTHER CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER BETWEEN TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT; AND OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND WACKENHUT CORRECTIONS CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ( BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE, ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TO SIGN WAIVERS OF SERVICE OF CITATION OR SUMMONS BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN FEDERAL CAUSES OF ACTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SIGN A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SAID SIGNATURE. 1
38. DISCUSS HIRING OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL REGARDING DAMAGES DONE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS CAUSED BY THE USE OF POLYBUTYLENE PIPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH, PARCEL NO. 9; A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CONDEMNATION) 1
40. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER PROPOSAL FROM NATIONS BANK TO AMEND CERTAIN TERMS OF THE LEASE OF THE PARKING LOT AT 504 W. 11TH STREET. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL REGARDING PROJECT 97-21, HOWARD LANE, PARCELS NO. 13 AND 14; RIDGE INVESTORS, A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CONDEMNATION) 1
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL REGARDING PROJECT 97-21, HOWARD LANE, PARCELS NO. 15; RIDGE INVESTORS, A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CONDEMNATION) 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING NOTICE OF CLAIM FOR FALSE ARREST OF CLAIMANT SCOTT EDWARD MORRIS (MORRIS; ODEN; FALSE ARREST) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERT WITNESS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GUILLERMO TRAVIS HARPER V. MEDICAL SECTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL, (FRASIER; 1983: INADEQUATE MEDICAL CARE) 1
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 BUDGET MARKUP/VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 AND VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 1999.
C4. REAPPOINT DR. ROBERT HENDEE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD AS COUNTY JUDGE'S APPOINTMENT, FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE OCTOBER, 2002. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH, PHASE ONE SECTION 6A - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 30.25 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED NORTH OF OLD LOCKHART ROAD WHICH IS 2500 FEET WEST OF FM 1625 TO BE KNOWN AS 'ROSETTA COURT' IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER FOUR)
C7. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD TO 'LAZYRIDGE DRIVE' FROM CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE TO GREGG LANE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF DESSAU ROAD TO 'CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE' FROM LAZYRIDGE DRIVE TO IMMANUEL ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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