Travis County Commssioners Court
April 29, 1997
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
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Commissioners Court Agenda
Tuesday, April 29, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1 Declare Tuesday, April 29, 1997 "Travis County Employee Recognition Day" and publicly recognize employees who celebrated 20, 25, and 30 years of service with Travis County in 1996 as well as any elected or appointed official with 5, 10, or 15 years of service.
2 Approve proclamation designating the month of May, 1997 as "Hispanic Cultural Awareness Month" in Travis County and recognize the first ever combined city-county Cinco the Mayo celebration. Margaret Gomez Commissioner, Precinct 4
3 Approve proclamation honoring criminal justice professionals and establishing the week of May 12-17 as "Law Enforcement Officers Week" in Travis County.
4 Approve proclamation honoring criminal justice professionals and establishing the week of May 4 - 10, 1997 as "Correctional Officers Week" in Travis County.
5 Approve proclamation naming May 1, 1997 as "Law Day" in Travis County. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
6 Approve a temporary road closure of Grisham Trail and Pace Bend Road for the purpose of providing safety for a triathlon in Pace Bend Park in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
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 Approve reappointment of Ethel Lewis to Travis County Children's Protective Services Board effective May 1, 1997 through April 30, 2000. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
4 Approve Elwood "Woody" Stein to serve as the representative for Precincts 1 and 4 to the CAPCO Law Enforcement Education Committee. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
5 Approve appointment of Carolyn L. Jones to the Travis County Historical Commissioner, effective immediately through December 1998. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
6 Approve modification o lease with Harry M. Whittington D/B/A Travis Properties for the property at 209 West 9th St.
7 Approve order exempting the purchase of professional litigation support services from the competitive proposal requirements of the county purchasing act. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
8 Approve contract award for psychological and psychiatric services for juveniles in the juvenile court detention facilities to Dr. Carol Butler. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
9 Reject bids received for IFB#B970067-JJ, paint and paint supplies, and authorize re-advertisement of solicitation. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
10 Approve contract award for the provision o abatement of asbestos-containing materials in support of the Criminal Justice Center (CJC) project, IFB no. B970072-MB, to the low, qualified bidder, Oleos Abatement, Inc, in the estimated amount of $24,218.50. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
11 Approve contract modification no 1 to contract no PS960283SG, Kent Consulting Engineer; contract approved by purchasing agent on May 13, 1996; modification add for additional services to the contract for electrical engineering services for the Springbrook Park soccer complex. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
12 Approve contract modification no. 4 to contract 95TO155RH for off-site records storage; modification allows for a 12 month contract extension. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
13 Approve state term contract purchase of three Chevrolet long bed pickups, two Ford short bed pickups, and one Ford 3/4 ton pickup for the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $87,415.
14 Approve contract award for the provision of biohazardous, hazardous, and special waste disposal services, IFB#B970083-JP to the low, qualified bidders per category, American 3CI and Triologic, Inc., in the estimated amounts of $13,030.20 and $37,187 respectively. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
15 Approve contract award for the provision of piggyback storm windows with screens, IFB#970095-JP, to the low, qualified bidder, Austin Building Products, in the estimated amount of $20,550.
16 Approve contract awards for the provision of heavy duty machinery OEM parts and maintenance, IFB#970096-JP to the low, qualified bidders, Cooper Equipment Company, and Magnum Custom Trailers. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
17 Approve contract award for the provision of maintenance of vehicle wash facility equipment, IFB3B970088-LB to the only qualified bidder; Hotsy/Carlson in the estimated amount of $33,350.70 plus time and materials for repairs. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
18 Approve acceptance of dedication of street and drainage in Steiner Ranch Phase I, Section I, in Precinct 2. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
19 Approve a public hearing date of May 6, 1997 to approve a request to invoke police authority to install all-way stop control on Spicewood Parkway at the intersections of Olson Drive, Spicewood Club Drive, Cedar Crest Drive, and Bart Hollow Drive as a pilot project to discourage cut-through traffic for the purpose of improving neighborhood safety. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
20 Approve a public hearing date of May 13, 1997 to approve the vacation of a portion of a public utility easement on lots 8. 9, and 10, Block H, Siesta Shores, Section 1, a subdivision in Precinct 3.
21 Approve a public hearing date of May 13, 1997 to approve the vacation of a portion of a public utility easement on lots 32 and 33, block 11, Austin Lake Estates, section 3, A subdivision in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
22 Approve a public hearing date of May 20, 1997 to approve the proposed street name change from Riverside to Lago Verde Drive in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
23 Approve a public hearing date of May 20, 1997 to approve a proposed street name assignment for an unnamed easement to New Katy Lane, Precinct 1. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
24 Approve a public hearing date of May 20, 1997 to approve a proposed street name assignment for an unnamed easement to Hickory Grove Lane, Precinct 1. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
25 Approve plat for recording in precinct 3: Resubdivision of lots 31-39, Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 1 and lots 1-34, Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase 2 (short form - no fiscal required - 55 lots - 25.756 acres - Majestic Hills Blvd. - OEJT). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
26 Approve plat for recording in precinct 3: Resubdivision of lots 32-39, Barton Creek Lakeside, Phase I and lots 1-34, Barton Creek Lakeside Phase II (short form - no fiscal required - 55 lots - 26.756 acres - Majestic Hills Blvd - OEJT). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
27 Approve plat for recording in precinct 3: Amended plat of lots 687 and 688, The Hills of Lakeway phase VIII (amended plat - no fiscal required - 1 lot - 5.902 acres - Cottondale Rd.) Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
28 Approve a temporary road closure of Grisham Trail and Pace Bend Road for the purpose of providing safety for a triathlon in Pace Bend Park in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
Administrative Items
7 Approve consent items.
8 Receive briefing on status of Jobs Ahead! program from Workforce Development Board.
9 Receive presentation of the Travis County Juvenile Court system facilities needs assessment and master plan; discuss and or give staff any appropriate direction.
10 Approve contract award to Croslin and Assoc., Inc. for architectural services for design of Phase I and II of the Travis County juvenile court master plan.
11 Receive legislative update and take appropriate action, if necessary. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
12 Appoint advisory committee on subdivision standards and adopt committee charter. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
13 Receive and discuss FY 1997 mid-year revenue status report. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
14 Approve budget amendments and transfers.
14A 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 unity - currently under the 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.
15 Approve personnel amendments.
16 Approve contract award and expedited payment for psychological and psychiatric services for juveniles in the Travis County juvenile court detention facilities to Dr. John D. King.
17 Approve CAPCO contract for geographic information system, addressing maintenance and coordination. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
18 Approve subdivision phasing agreement with S.V.W. Harris Ridge Limited Partnership for phasing of Wildflower Subdivision. Karen Sonleitner Commissioner, Precinct 2
19 Approval of construction security reduction to ten percent of value of construction, partial reduction of letter of credit to $72,368.23 and acceptance of bond for $71,485.88 providing performance period security for Barton Creek, Section G, Phase 2, in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
20 Approve the use of alternate fiscal for the Lake Pointe, Section 3, Phase 4 Subdivision, in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
21 Approval of (A) cash security agreements with Southwest Travis County Ltd., in the amounts of $55,590 and $5,550 as security for revegetation and off-site channel work as required for the use of alternate fiscal for the Lake Pointe, Section 3, Phase 4 Subdivision and (B) phasing agreement with Southwest Travis County, Ltd., for Lake Point, Section 3, Phase 4 in Precinct 3. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
22 Approval of (A) cash security agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corporation for sidewalk improvements in Village at Western Oaks, Section 33, and (B) phasing agreement with Lumbermen's Investment Corporation for the Village at Western Oaks Section 33 and 15B. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
22A Approve plat for recording in Precinct 3: Village at Western Oaks Section 33 - (long form - fiscal posted with the city of Austin and Travis County - 172 lots - 31.933 acres - Davis Lane). Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
23 Approve call down on commercial indemnity insurance company performance bond number BD28179 in the amount of $910,276.20 for hot mix overlay contract No. 96TO160 items 3,4, and 5 due to the failure of the principal, Metro Paving Company, Inc., to complete the performance of hot mix overlay contract no 96TO160 in the contract term.
24 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
25 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
26 Approve modification no. 3 to contract no. PS970004-SG, George, Donaldson, and Ford, LLP, legal services in the case of Wild Orchids v Travis County; contract approved on 10/8/96; modification increases the not-to-exceed amount to $75,000. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
27 Approve contract award for the rental of pagers, RFP#P970081-JP, to the low, qualified bidder, AT and T Wireless Services. Valerie Bristol Commissioner, Precinct 3
28 Approve contract award for the provision of case file folders, IFB#B970093-RG, to the second, low qualified bidder, Durdex, Inc., in the estimated amount of $17,900.
29 Receive revenue and expenditure reports for the month of March, 1997.
30 Approve payment of claims and authorize county treasurer to invest county funds.
48 Discuss interim appointment of Human Resources Director.
Executive Session
31 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).
32 Approve third amendment to contract with Fluor Daniel, Inc., or take other appropriate action. Sam Biscoe Commissioner, Precinct 1
33 Approve purchase contract with Jimmy Spillar for acquisition of approximately 718 square feet out of Spillar property at 2701 S. Congress in connection with Juvenile Justice Project and or approve cost of survey, title commitment and policy, and closing costs.
34 Receive briefing from the county attorney in Travis County v Rylander Investment Company and take appropriate action.
35 Approve or reject proposed farmer's market lease agreement with Bischoff Enterprises, Inc, D/B/A B.B.Q. World Headquarters.
36 Receive briefing from the county attorney in Lake Travis Independent School District v Crazy Horse Land Corporation and take appropriate action.
38 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)
39 Approve, reject, or counter offer from Eda L. Montandon and Richard Burratti, co-trustees of the Montandan Community Property Management Trust for acquisition of 0.34 acres of right-of-way for Bullick Hollow CIP Project no. 2-020.
40 Receive briefing from county attorney and give direction and or take appropriate action in Travis County, Texas v Laurelwood Partners, Ltd., (condemnation case).
41 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).
42 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).
43 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)
44 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)
45 Receive briefing from county attorney and take appropriate action in Kelly Layton v Travis County, Texas Margo Frasier, et al cause no. A96-CA-483-SS (Frasier; denial of medical care, section 1983).
46 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).
47 Make, accept, reject, or counter settlement offer and or take appropriate action in Jeanette Dunaway v city of Austin, et al, cause no 95-07331 (Frasier; denial of medical care, section 1983, TTCA).
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