Travis County Commssioners Court
May 13, 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 13, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO COMMELINA DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO BLUE HERON COVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK H, SIESTA SHORES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
4. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 32 AND 33, BLOCK 11, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6. APPROVE ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RESULTS OF THE MAY 3, 1997 VILLAGE OF THE HILLS ELECTION.
7. CONSIDER AN APPEAL FOR A VARIANCE TO THE RULES OF TRAVIS COUNTY PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES BY CHRISTOPHER S. FAURIE TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A TEMPORARY SEWAGE HOLDING TANK AT 11308 MIDMORNING DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
8. 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)
9. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF THE GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM, RFP R970104-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
10. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
11. APPOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND ADOPT COMMITTEE CHARTER. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
14. DISCUSS ISSUES AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR MARKET SALARY SURVEY.
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. JEFFREY BALDWIN - DENY
16. A. GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING BUDGET TRANSFERS AND LINE ITEM FOR CONTRACTING WITH TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
B. 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)
17. A. APPROVE ORDER WAIVING SECTION 32.004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR A CONTRACT WITH PHOENIX HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC. TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO PHOENIX HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC.
18. APPROVE CAPCO CONTRACT FOR ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND COORDINATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
19. A. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH XEROX CORPORATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. APPROVE INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH CSU, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
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 AND/OR RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPCO COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
22. 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
23. 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) 1
24. 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
25. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KUHN V. RICHARDS, ET AL; (KUHN; FRASIER; BAIL BOND FEE LITIGATION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE CONSULTING AND/OR TESTIFYING EXPERT(S) IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET AL. (FRASIER; 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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. (DINWIDDIE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
33. REVIEW PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ON VARIOUS JUSTICE-RELATED PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE) 3
34. DISCUSS THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION FOR SELECTION OF THE AUSTIN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY'S EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS' SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
ADDED ITEM:
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TEXAS EEI, LTD., V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (TEXAS EEI, LTD.; ODEN; LAND USE REGULATIONS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF MARCH 18 AND MARCH 25, 1997.
C4. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE AUTO THEFT UNIT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE RSVP PROGRAM - HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C5. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
C6. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 96K0702, DEAN WORD COMPANY, SCENIC LOOP ROAD IMPROVEMENTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/5/96; MODIFICATION PROVIDES FULL DEPTH NEW PAVEMENT FOR THE ENTIRE ROADWAY WITHIN THIS PROJECT.
C7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES, AUSTIN DISCOVERY, NOT-TO-EXCEED $30,000. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8. APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE JEEP CHEROKEE FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,103.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9. APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR VILLAGE AT VOLENTE PHASE THREE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WINDING TRAILS PHASE TWO. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C11. APPROVE PARTIAL VACATION AND REPLAT OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 18, 19, AND 20, BLOCK A, PARK WEST AT CIRCLE C PHASE 1 (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 0.725 ACRES - TASAJILLO TRAIL - SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO COMMELINA DRIVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO BLUE HERON COVE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C14. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK H, SIESTA SHORES, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C15. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOTS 32 AND 33, BLOCK 11, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 DISCUSSION CONCERNING SUPPORT EXPENDITURES OF CITIZENS COMMITTEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MAY 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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)
ADJOURN
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997, 1:30 P.M.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE BLDG., 411 W. 13TH STREET
11TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM VARIOUS ENGINEERING TEAMS INCLUDING CARTER & BURGESS; ESPEY HUSTON; TURNER COLLIE & BRADEN; DANNENBAUM ENGINEERING; JOSE GUERRA AND LAW ENGINEERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVALUATING FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN SERVICES FOR MOORE'S CROSSING BRIDGE, HOWARD LANE, AND ANDERSON MILL ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1997, 1:30 P.M
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS PAY AND COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY, AND CONSULTANT'S WORK PLAN.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED PARKING POLICY.
ADJOURN
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