Travis County Commssioners Court
December 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
December 14, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON LOTS 551 & 556, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 PLAT AND DEDICATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT CONTAINS THE NATURAL AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE WAY AS IT CROSSES THESE SAME 2 LOTS, IN PRECINCT 3.(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING THE SALE AND USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
4. INTRODUCTION OF ANN-MARIE SHEELY AND KELLY GARCIA TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
5. CONSENT ITEMS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT
6. APPROVE SETTLEMENT AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL IDEA FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
7. APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CAPITAL IDEA FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
8. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL IDEA.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
10. APPROVE ORDER GRANTING NUNC PRO TUNC ORDER CORRECTING CLERICAL ERROR IN ORDER FOR ITEM 9B OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1999.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR EXPOSITION CENTER DIRECTOR CANDIDATES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
12. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND RENEWAL OF CONTRACT 95C0150-CG FOR A TWO-YEAR LICENSE WITH UNISYS CORPORATION; ORIGINAL CONTRACT SIGNED ON MAY 30, 1995 AND EXTENDED ON APRIL 1, 1997. (ADM.OPS.-I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND CONTRACT RENEWAL OF THREE-YEAR TERM AGREEMENT WITH UNISYS CORPORATION FOR SURETY SUPPORT SERVICES, PROVIDING FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE UNISYS SYSTEM; ORIGINAL CONTRACT SIGNED IN 1989. (ADMIN. OPS. - I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION FOR:
A. TRAVIS ETIE - SETTLE
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
16. APPROVE COMPLETION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY EXCHANGE WITH HEIRS OF MR. & MRS. T.N. BRYANT AND MR. & MRS. R.C. GRUMBLES; BRUSH COUNTRY ROAD AND MCCARTY LANE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. EXECUTE ORDER ADVISING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) THAT TRAVIS COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE NEED FOR STATE-OWNED LAND LOCATED IN UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF R.M. 2244 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
18. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, TO PROVIDE 3/4" TYPE 'F' MIX PAVING ON THE REQUESTED CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. (A) APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH BRE/BALDWIN MANAGEMENT LP, ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS IN RIBERA CANYON SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
(B) APPROVE A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 82.401 (c)(3) OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR RIBERA CANYONS - SECTION ONE, TO ALLOW FOR PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS IN A SUBDIVISION WHEN THE SUBDIVISION STREETS ARE PRESENTED FOR MAINTENANCE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
(C) APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RIBERA CANYONS SUBDIVISION - SECTION ONE (3 LOTS - 9.634 ACRES - FM 2244 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
20. (A) APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0050-OJ, HAMMERMAN AND GAINER, INC., THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/16/97.
(B) DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENTS REIMBURSEMENT PAID BY HAMMERMAN & GAINER, INC. TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (HRMD)
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0092-JP. VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, FOR TRAP ROCK, GRADE 5T; CONTRACT APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0097-JP, H & H FENCE COMPANY, FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION & REMOVAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 9, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0094-JP, EXTREEM KLEEN OF AUSTIN, FOR CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 9, 1999. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0093-JP, RIVER CITY MECHANICAL, FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 23, 1999. (HOUSING SERVICES)
25. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B000011-DM, COPYING SERVICES AND REBID. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF REFUSE COLLECTION, IFB B000005-OJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
27. SCHEDULED AT 1:30 P.M. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. APPROVE POSTING OF JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT FIVE POSITION, SELECTION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
29. APPROVE CREATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INCLUDING APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, APPROVAL OF ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. (JUDGE BISCOE)
30. APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS OF TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZATION OF DISSOLUTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY UPON TRANSFER OF ITS ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND WINDING DOWN OF ITS BUSINESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
31. (A) ADOPT NEW JURY PLAN.
(B) ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FROM DISTRICT JUDGES AND DISTRICT CLERK TO CONTRACT FOR THE CREATION OF THE JURY LIST AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE TO PROCEED WITH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS TO ENTER INTO SUCH A CONTRACT.
32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS IN SUPPORT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT FORMING FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM.
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELATED TO INMATE POPULATION AND OTHER CRITICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE JAILS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. APPROVE PRINTING OF 2,000 EMPHASIS PATROL FLYERS FOR HOLIDAY ANTI-DWI CAMPAIGN.
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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
36. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH FLUOR DANIEL, INC., 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GREGORY THOMAS V. MARGO FRASIER, CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-046SS (FRASIER; DENIAL FREEDOM OF RELIGION/CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
38. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUEST FOR COUNTY'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT CERTAIN DIVISIONS OF PROPERTY ARE EXEMPT FROM COUNTY PLAT APPROVAL UNDER SECTION 232.015, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICARDO LAGRANGE V. DEBRA GALLOWAY, ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-462 JN (FRASIER; FAILURE TO PROTECT/CIVIL RIGHTS) 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 VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 23, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999.
C4. APPOINT JAMES ROBERTS TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #7 (JONESTOWN/SANDY CREEK); EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPOINT ALLISON GADBOIS TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPOINT CARMEN MARTIN SEIM TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPOINT JAN YENAWINE TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH JANUARY 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPOINT RAY JOHNSON TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPOINT CHANDLER POMPLUN TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #14 (VOLENTE); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPOINT GARY HARTLEY TO COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11 (LAGO VISTA); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11. APPOINT RAYMOND PERICOLA TO COMMISSIONER OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 (LAGO VISTA); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12. APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT 1 BLOCK A, LA LOMA AT ROB ROY AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PEYTON BROOKE AT ROB ROY (1 LOT - 3.400 ACRES - BEARDSLEY LANE - SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) ( COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C13. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON LOTS 551 & 556, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 PLAT AND DEDICATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT CONTAINS THE NATURAL AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE WAY AS IT CROSSES THESE SAME 2 LOTS, PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C14. APPROVE THE RECORDING OF A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 45, NAUMANN'S CAMP AMENDED - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 2.227 ACRES - PEDERNALES DRIVE - LCRA ON SITE WASTEWATER - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION,
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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.
2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 23, 1999, AND NOVEMBER 30, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE FEE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE $9,475,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (TANGLEWOOD APARTMENTS) SERIES 1999 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE $270,000,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REVENUE BONDS (ASCENSION HEALTH CREDIT CORP.) SERIES 1999A AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
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