Travis County Commssioners Court
April 22, 1997
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
Tuesday, April 22, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1 Approve proclamations recognizing the following winners of the 1997 Austin/Travis County Livestock Show: Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
A Youth Fair
B 4H recipients of the livestock show scholarships.
C Livestock grand champions
D Agricultural ambassadors.
Citizens Communication
Consent Items
1 Receive bids from county purchasing agent.
2 Award bids for food items for Travis County correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities.
3 Consider and take action on 1997 Human Services/C.A.N. contract with the Second Mile - Extra Mile Agency.
4 Approve modification of lease with Harry M. Wittington D/B/A Travis Properties for the property at 209 W. 9th St.
5 Approve contract award for psychological and psychiatric services for juveniles in the juvenile court detention facilities to Dr. Jeff Ezell. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
6 Approve contract modification no. 2 to contract no. MA940038, Danka Office Imaging Company, photocopier maintenance; modification allows for a voluntary price reduction. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
7 Approve state catalog purchase of notebook computers for TNR from Gateway Computers in the amount of $33,994.00 Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
8 Approve state catalog purchase of computers for ITS department from Denson Consulting in the amount of $16,270. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
9 Approve contract modification no. 1 to contract nos. 96TO326-JJ through 96TO329-JJ and 96TO332-JJ, various contractors supplying ammunition; contracts approved on 6/25/96, modification allows for a 12 month extension. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
10 Approve state term contract purchase of five Ford pickups, one Chevrolet crew cab pickup, and four Chevrolet cab and chassis for the Transportation and Natural Resources Department in the amount of $199,275.00
11 Approve state term contract purchase of eight Chevrolet Tahoes, one Ford Crown Victoria, and two Chevrolet pickups for the sheriff's office in the amount of $321,784.00 Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
12 Approve state term contract purchase of one Ford Crown Victoria for the constable, precinct 2 office in the amount of $19,152,00 Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
13 Approve contract award for the provision of portable toilet rental and servicing, IFB#B970068-JJ to the low, qualified bidder, Capital Chem Can Co, in the estimated amount of $33,086.00 Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
14 Approve a public hearing date of May 13, 1997 to approve proposed street name assignment for an unnamed easement to Commelina Drive in precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
15 Approve a public hearing date of May 13, 1997 to approve proposed street name assignment for an unnamed easement to Blue Heron Cove, in precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
Administrative Items
2 Approve consent items.
3 Receive presentation by Del Valle Independent School District on potential acceptance of a roadway on school district property and take appropriate action. Margaret Gomez Commissioner, Precinct 4
4 Receive presentation of the Travis County juvenile court system facilities needs assessment and master plan; discuss and/or give staff any appropriate direction.
5 Consider proposal from the district courts to consolidate the administration of the SHORT program (drug diversion court) by combining the two functions of the program (the intake unit - currently under Community Supervision and Corrections Department [CSCD], and the counseling unit - currently under Criminal Justice Planning) and placing them under the direction of the criminal courts administration office.
6A Discuss and approve request from Round Rock Independent School District for cablecast of school board meetings.
6B Discuss and approve request to cablecast Capital Metro board meetings.
7 Consider request from university student to waive fees and contract provisions and approve license agreement with Jamarl Tyler for use of the courthouse.
8 Receive legislative update and take appropriate action, if necessary. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
9 Appoint advisory committee on subdivision standards and adopt committee charter. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
10 Approve personnel amendments.
11 Approve budget amendments and transfers.
12 Approve grant proposals, applications, contracts, and permission to continue.
12A Approve grant application from Texas Department of Transportation - Texas Auto Theft Prevention Authority for sheriff's combined auto theft task force.
12B Approve grant application from Texas Department of Transportation - Texas Auto Theft Prevention Authority for funds to expand the current auto theft task force coverage to include Travis County and thirteen surrounding counties.
12C Approve grant award contract from U.S. Department of Justice for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) for sheriff's office.
12D Approve amendment to grant contract, approved 2-25-97, from Capital Area Planning Council for Project HAP'N, to expand services to all residents of Travis County (Health and Human Services Department.)
13A Approve interlocal agreement with the city of Manor for street maintenance. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
13B Approve scope of work requested by the city of Manor for repairs on Blake-Manor Road in the city of Manor, consistent with the terms of the interlocal agreement. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
14 Approve award of contract to Team Tech International, Inc. to provide programming and consulting services for the Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse Treatment Services (JOSATS) Network. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
15 Approve CAPCO contract for geographic information system, addressing maintenance and coordination. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
16 Approve contract for pay and compensation counseling services from Southwest Texas State University.
17 Approve contract modification no. 1 to contract number MA970177, Austin Perfect Pages, photocopier maintenance and replacement parts; modification allows for corrected estimated total, cancellation and re-award of item number 2, and cancellation of item numbers 2a, 2b, 2c, 2e, 2f, and 2g. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
18 Approve state catalog purchase of computers for county auditor.
19 Approve Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
19A Contract award to Hanwave, Inc, for supplemental provision of sign language interpreter services; and
19B Revised contract with Travis County Council for the Deaf to continue cooperation in providing services to deaf senior citizens and deaf clients needing transitional living assistance, and to delete the provision of sign language interpreter services.
20 Approve declaration of attached listing of equipment as surplus property pursuant to section 263.151 of the Texas Local Government Code. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
21 Approve agreement with Galesi Group for right-of-way and phasing of Parmer Lane FM 734 and Harris Branch Parkway. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
22 Approve Quantum Meruit claims for $4,458.66 for arbitrage calculation fees to First Southwest Company, and $838.01 for tax assessment fee to Travis Central Appraisal District. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
23 Approve payment of claims and authorize county treasurer to invest county funds.
Executive Session
24 Approve third amendment to contract with Fluor Daniel, Inc., or take other appropriate action. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
25 Receive briefing from the county attorney in Travis County v Rylander Investment Company and take appropriate action.
26 Approve or reject proposed farmer's market lease agreement with Bischoff Enterprises, Inc., D/B/A B.B.Q. World Headquarters.
27 Discuss, provide guidance to staff, and take appropriate action on the proposal regarding the Pleasant Valley Road property.
28 Discuss, provide guidance to staff, and take appropriate action regarding request from H.E.B. regarding the 30 foot (15 feet onto Travis County property) right-of-way easement at Travis County's Pleasant Valley Road property.
29 Receive briefing from county attorney and authorize county attorney to take appropriate action in Cibolo Manufacturing Inc, et al v Cross Equipment Co, Inc, et al (Patent lawsuit)
30 Approve, reject, or counter-offer from Eda L. Montandon and Richard Burratti, co-trustees o the Montandan Community Property Management Trust for acquisition of 0.34 acres of right-of-way for Bullick Hollow CIP Project no. 2-020.
31 Receive briefing from county attorney and give direction and/or take appropriate action in Travis County, Texas v Laurelwood Partners, Ltd., (condemnation case)
32 Discussion of settlement offer from the plaintiff's attorney and general merits of the case and take appropriate action in cause no. A-96-CA-674-SS (Cureton V. Terry Keel, Travis County Sheriff and Travis County, Texas).
33 Receive briefing from county attorney' authorize county attorney to accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and/or take appropriate action regarding Reginald Swisher claim. (Swisher, Keel, personal injury negligence claim.)
34 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action in Velasquez v Sheriff Terry Keel, et al (Velasquez, Keel, Section 1983 excessive force).
35 Make, accept, reject, or counter settlement offer, and/or take appropriate action in Timothy Canfield v. Travis County Sheriff's Office, et. al. cause No. 1-94-CA-555-AA (Frasier, classification, suicide attempt section 1983).
36 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Hutson, Christopher v City of Austin, et al, cause no. A96-CA-572-SS (Frasier, denial of medical care, section 1983)
37 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Kelly Layton v Travis County, Texas, Sheriff Margo Frasier et al cause no A96-CA-483-SS (Frasier, denial of medical care, section 1983).
38 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Jeanette Dunaway v Travis County et al cause no A95-07331 (Frasier, improper medical care, TTCA)
39 Receive briefing and authorize county attorney to make, accept, reject, or counter settlement offer in Lorenzo Lewis v Laura Davenport, et al (Frasier, section 1983, excessive force).
40 Receive briefing from county attorney; authorize county attorney to take appropriate action in Mares v Travis County. (Frasier, mandamus action)
41 Receive briefing from county attorney, give direction, and or take appropriate action in Texas EEI, Ltd., v Travis County, Texas (Texas EEI, Ltd; Oden; land use regulations).
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