Travis County Commssioners Court
May 6, 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, May 6, 1997, 9:00 AM
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 10TH ANNUAL STEP UP TO SUCCESS PROGRAM
FOR AUSTIN AREA HISPANIC STUDENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PARTICIPANTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY 4-H EMPOWERING TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 5 - 11, 1997 "PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK".
4. PRESENT RECYCLING AWARDS TO EMPLOYEES DOING AN EXEMPLARY JOB SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE COUNTY'S RECYCLING PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
5. APPROVE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ADOPTION OF BOB WENTZ PARK AT WINDY POINT BY THE AUSTIN WINDSURF CLUB. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE POPULATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
8. A. APPROVE ADJUSTMENT TO APPROVED BUDGET FOR PHASE 1A PROJECT AT DEL VALLE FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO OFFSET PROPOSED DESIGN FEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. AWARD CONTRACT TO PFLUGER, WIGINTON HOOKER FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL /ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE 1A AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE (TCCC).
C. APPROVE REQUIRED ACTION ON IMPACT TO FLUOR DANIEL'S CONTRACT.
9. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
10. APPOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND ADOPT COMMITTEE CHARTER. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
11. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING SUPPORT EXPENDITURES OF CITIZENS COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF THE GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM, RFP R970104-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
13. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP RANKING VENDOR FOR THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM, RFP R960072-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
14. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH TEXAS DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE COURT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR COMMODITY CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATE PROJECT SUBMISSION THROUGH ATS - FY'98 STP 4-C CONGESTION RELIEF PROGRAM, FOR TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
16. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPOERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. ADOLFO ALVAREZ - SETTLE C. JOAN CONTRERAS - DENY
D. JAMES MARSHALL - DENY
E. JEFFREY BALDWIN - DENY
F. JOHN MCDONALD - DENY
G. CITY OF AUSTIN - DENY
H. SOUTHWESTERN WATER CORP - DENY
17. DISCUSS AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO SUPPORT INSTALLATION OF SYSTEMS FURNITURE ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE COUNTY CLERK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE AND/OR RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPCO COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
19. APPROVE CAPCO CONTRACT FOR ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND COORDINATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
20. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GALESI GROUP FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PHASING OF PARMER LANE FM 734 AND HARRIS BRANCH PARKWAY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER (CJC) PROJECT, RFQ NO. Q970035-MB, TO FUGRO McCLELLAND (SOUTHWEST), INC. IN THE (ESTIMATED) AMOUNT OF $242,488.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB# B970087-BA, TO THE SECOND LOW, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, EXECUTIVE SECURITY, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $35,264.84. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (IES), IFB# B970060-BA, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: PRIMARY AWARD, ADSTAFF MANAGEMENT; SECONDARY AWARD, T.N. EMPLOYMENT; TERTIARY AWARD, TEMPORARIES IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $54,608.60. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 -Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 -Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters
25. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH FLUOR DANIEL, INC., OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (PEREZ) (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26. 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. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS,LTD., (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION CASE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29. 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). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30. 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) . (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31. 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). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32. 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). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33. 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). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34. REVIEW PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ON VARIOUS JUSTICE-RELATED PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE) 3
CONSENT ITEMS
C1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES.
C3. APPOINT THOM FARRELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #9 FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C4. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURTS TO CONSOLIDATE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SHORT PROGRAM (DRUG DIVERSION COURT) BY COMBINING THE TWO (2) 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.
C5. APPROVE REQUEST FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT (OVER 90 DAYS) FOR FOUR (4) MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C6. APPROVE MODIFICATION OF LEASE WITH HARRY M. WHITTINGTON D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES FOR THE PROPERTY AT 209 WEST 9TH STREET.
C7. APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF MCAFEE VIRUS PROTECTION SOFTWARE, LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970104-SG, WALKER, BRIGHT & WHITTENTON, P.C. , LEGAL SERVICES IN CAUSE NO. 95-15823, HUDSON V. KEEL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/13/96; MODIFICATION ADDS ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION CATEGORIES FOR PARTNERS, ASSOCIATES AND LAW CLERKS/PARALEGALS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR INSTALLATION OF ISOLATION , WATER VALVES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL, IFB# B970084-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, ABLE PLUMBING COMPANY, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $24,243.86. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10. APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FORD CAB AND CHASSIS FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,928.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0351-JJ, DEERY AMERICAN CORPORATION, TYPE 3 SEALANT MATERIAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/23/96; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACTS 96T0339-RH, 96T0340-RH, 96T0341-RH AND 96T0342-RH FOR NON-CAPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF BOAT, BOAT MOTOR, AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS TO HIGHLAND LAKE MARINE, INC., D/B/A LAKE LBJ MARINELAND. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN IFB#e B970707-JJ, HILL COUNTRY WATER SUPPLY CORP. LINE EXTENSIONS, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, RICHARD H. WATERS CONSTRUCTION IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $118,779.70.
C15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO PHOENIX HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC., AND AUSTIN RECOVERY CENTER.
C16. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-39, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE ONE AND LOTS 1-34, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -55 LOTS 26.756ACRES MAJESTIC HILLS BLVD OETJ).
C17. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 228, 229, & 230, THE HILLS OF LAKEWAY PHASE TWO - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.580 ACRES - STILLMEADOW DRIVE - LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C18. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 483, 484, 485, THE HILLS OF LAKEWAY PHASE SIX - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.379 ACRES - TREEHAVEN LANE - LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C19. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 596 & 597, THE HILLS OF LAKEWAY PHASE EIGHT - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.662 ACRES - RANDOM COVE - LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C20. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 'C' STONEY RIDGE PHASE A, SECTION II - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 0.503 ACRES - MOORE'S CROSSING BLVD.) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C21. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 61 THROUGH 65 ST. ANDREWS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 0.6 ACRES - TROON DRIVE - LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C22. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING AND A PARTIAL VACATION IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-39, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE ONE AND LOTS 1-34, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 55 LOTS - 26.756 ACRES - MAJESTIC HILLS BLVD. - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C23. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SPRINGBROOK COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 2 LOTS - 24.605 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP AND SCHULTZ LANE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C24. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 27, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR LEFT OVER RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BURLESON ROAD TO "MOORES BRIDGE ROAD", IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MAY 6, 1997 , 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, MAY 6, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
1. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOR GRANT ASSISTANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1997, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING WELFARE REFORM.
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, PHARMACY AND DENTAL EXPENDITURES.
4. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS.
5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
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