Travis County Commssioners Court
December 21, 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 21, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3 BLOCK C, LAKELAND HILLS SECTION NO. 1, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO ABANDON A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF POST OAK BEND LOOP, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 26, 1999 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2000 AS 'KWANZAA WEEK'. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION CONGRATULATING CHIEF DEPUTY JOHN J. CANTU ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 23 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE SOUTH AUSTIN ASSISTANCE MINISTRY (SAAM).
6. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. RECEIVE BRIEFING CONCERNING ORDER PROHIBITING SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 8
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
9. APPROVE ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE TUNNEL , A PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS, AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS AT BRATTON LANE AS PART OF THE BRATTON LANE 1997 BOND ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO RIVER HILLS ROAD IN REFERENCE TO LAKE RIDGE HEIGHTS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. A. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE ASSOCIATE AUDITOR POSITIONS, INCLUDING JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES AND FLSA STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) POSITIONS, INCLUDING JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA STATUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. CONSIDER IMPLEMENTATION OF PAY GRADE CHANGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY, 10.087 - DETERMINING PAY, MATRIX LEVEL ASSIGNMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. A. DISCUSS PREPARATION FOR RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR HEALTHCARE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND RETIREES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS PREPARATION FOR RELEASE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR DENTAL PLAN IN FEBRUARY 2000 FOR PLAN YEAR FY 2001.
14. PROVIDE STAFF DIRECTION ON LONG-RANGE GROUP BENEFIT PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE:
A. EXPLORE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH OTHER AREA PUBLIC ENTITIES TO FORM A HEALTHCARE BUYING COALITION.
B. PARTNERING WITH MEDICAL PROVIDER GROUPS AND HEALTHCARE INSURERS TO ASSURE RELIABLE BENEFITS AND SERVICES.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, GRAINGER, IFB #B000010-RG. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE NEW LIFE INSTITUTE FOR USE OF THE STOKES BUILDING GARAGE TO PROVIDE PARKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND JANUARY 1, 2000.
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
18. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - SETTLE
C. CATHY CONWAY BLACKSON - SETTLE
D. BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL - SETTLE
E. SOUTHWESTERN BELL - DENY
F. NANCY HIGGS - DENY
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
19. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. PS980239LH FROM Q.I.V. SYSTEMS, INC. TO MCBA, INC. (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075LH, AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR PROVISION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0068-LD, OFFICE DEPOT FOR COUNTYWIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 12, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0106-LD WITH KOCH MATERIALS FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT; MODIFICATION WILL ADD TWO ADDITIONAL TYPES OF EMULSIFIED ASPHALT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION, IFB #B000009-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, H & H FENCE CO., AUSTIN, TEXAS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
24. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON STATUS OF 9-1-1 RDMT REGIONAL COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM.
25. APPROVE THE EMS TRANSITION TEAM RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF NEW COUNTY EMS STATIONS 3, 4, AND 5.
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 98C0027-JP, WITH AMERICAN EUROCOPTER CORPORATION, EXTENDING THE COUNTY'S OPTION TO ACQUIRE A THIRD AIRCRAFT BY AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTH PERIOD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
28. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GRANT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT GRANT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS GRANT/INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE (RSVP) RETIRED SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION.
OTHER ITEMS
29. 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.
30. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH (1) THE TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, CAN COORDINATOR SERVICES, AND C.A.R.E. UNIT SERVICES. - SAMUEL T. BISCOE AND (2) WITH COMMUNITY IN SCHOOLS-CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. FOR YOUTH SERVICES. - STEPHEN WILLIAMS.
31. 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, DECEMBER 21, 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, DECEMBER 21, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE LETTER TO REQUEST THAT FANNIE MAE AND TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION EXCLUDE TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN FROM THE PROPOSED LENDING AREA FOR THE PLANNED 2000 TEXAS HFC TAXABLE SINGLE FAMILY BOND PROGRAM. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS FOR GREENBRIDGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR A 220-UNIT ELDERLY DEVELOPMENT AT THE INTERSECTION OF TANDEM BOULEVARD AND 1325. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE REFUND PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-74, TO APPROVE RELEASE OF LIEN FOR HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-74, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RATIFICATION OF ALL ACTIONS BY DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
2. APPROVE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO WIND DOWN BUSINESS OF TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INCLUDING TRANSFERRING OR TERMINATING ALL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, AND TRANSFERRING ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND FILING ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS WITH GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES TO EFFECT DISSOLUTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
2. APPROVAL OF ARTICLES ON INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MASTER EQUIPMENT LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND SEMATECH, INC. AND GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND SEMATECH, INC.
3. APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
ADJOURN
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. MARK COHEN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL FY 2000 BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE (BCP) ACQUISITIONS INCLUDING: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
A. TOMEN PARKE SECTIONS 12 AND 13 - POTENTIAL GRANT ACQUISITION.
B. VISTA POINT (FORMER SHELLBERG TRACT) - POTENTIAL GRANT ACQUISITION.
C. GRANDVIEW HILLS - POTENTIAL INDIVIDUAL 10 (a) MITIGATION TRANSFER.
D. CANYON VISTA - INDIVIDUAL 10 (a) TRACT ALREADY UNDER PRIVATE MANAGEMENT.
E. STEINER RANCH - POTENTIAL MITIGATION THROUGH BCCP REGIONAL 10(a) PERMIT.
F. THERIOT TRACT - POTENTIAL INDIVIDUAL 10(a) MITIGATION TRACT.
G. MONTANDON TRACT - POTENTIAL LAND IN LIEU OF FEE MITIGATION THROUGH BCCP REGIONAL 10(a) PERMIT.
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER IN STATE OF TEXAS V. A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION, CAUSE NO. 2327, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH, PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, PARCEL NO. 9; A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CONDEMNATION CASE). 1
36. 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
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C3. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PAT VANDERFORD TO THE CAPCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C4. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF KEE CASTALDI TO THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2002. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. REAPPOINT JAMES PAMPLIN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. REAPPOINT MARY BLACK TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2002.
C7. APPOINT JEAN STROUP TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #1 (LAGO VISTA); FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM LEFT BY VANITA THOMAS; EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPOINT BILL WEBB TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 (HUDSON BEND); EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, CIELITO DE CABROS - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 22.762 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - LAKEWAY ETJ - OSSF APPROVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C10. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 11, 2000 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD OFF OLD FERRY ROAD NEAR THE PEDERNALES RIVER TO BE KNOWN AS 'LAKE TRAVIS RESORT ROAD' IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C11. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 11, 2000 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES WITHIN BARTON CREEK SECTION J, PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION TO 'ESCALA DRIVE', 'DADIVA COURT', AND 'MIRADOR DRIVE', IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C12. AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 5 AND 6, RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 3 BLOCK C, LAKELAND HILLS SECTION NO. 1, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C13. ABANDON A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF POST OAK BEND LOOP, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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