Travis County Commssioners Court
May 20, 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, May 20, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RIVER CITY YOUTH & FAMILY BUILDERS ON THEIR 14TH ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE DEL VALLE HILLCREST ELEMENTARY 4TH GRADE CLASS FOR THEIR TREE-PLANTING EFFORTS IN RICHARD MOYA PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION OF THE TEXAS' LIONS CLUBS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
4.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE EMS PROVIDERS OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY EMS SYSTEM AND PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY "TRAUMA AWARENESS MONTH" AND THE WEEK OF MAY 18-24, 1997 "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5.APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO OBSERVE THE 20TH THROUGH 30TH OF MAY, 1997 WITHAPPROPRIATE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
6.APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "RIVERSIDE" TO "LAGO VERDE DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
7.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
8.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND DISCUSS LAKE TRAVIS "CLEAR" PLAN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE ON LAKE TRAVIS.
9.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)
10.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)
11.DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF GROUP BENEFITS CONTRACT TIMELINE AND EMPLOYEE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PLAN.
12.RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
13.APPROVE REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PARCEL RATE FOR PROPERTY TAX COLLECTIONS FOR TAX YEAR 1997.
14.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING THE DOCUMENT -RFQ ISSUES AND OPTIONS FOR OPERATIONS PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES PLANNING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL COURTS, ADMINISTRATION, AND CENTRAL WAREHOUSE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING SUGGESTIONSMADE DURING THE APRIL 24, 1997 COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION.
C. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 96AE604, ARCHITECTURAL + PLUS, DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL UPGRADES TO COUNTY COURTHOUSE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE UPGRADE OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR FOR BACKUP POWER TO VARIOUS SYSTEMS; SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED AT THE HOURLY RATES AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT II OF THE CONTRACT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,500.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
15.DISCUSSION CONCERNING SUPPORT EXPENDITURES OF CITIZENS COMMITTEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CAPCO CONTRACT FOR ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND COORDINATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
19.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
20.APPOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND ADOPT COMMITTEE CHARTER. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
21.APPROVE AND/OR RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPCO COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
22.APPROVE PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATOR FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
23.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)
24.APPOINT COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE; APPROVE SALE OF .444 ACRES OF UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJOINING EAST RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER OF SALE TO ISSUE DEED FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE TO THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25.APPROVE REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SIX PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECTS: (A) HNTB CORPORATION - (1) MOYA PARK TO MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL AND (2) SATELLITE FOUR ROAD AND BRIDGE OFFICE AND SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK; (B) CARTER & BURGESS - (1) LOHMAN'S CROSSING ROAD AND (2) HOWARD LANE; (C) JOSE I. GUERRA, INC. - MOORE'S CROSSING BRIDGE; AND (D) TURNER COLLIE AND BRADEN - ANDERSON MILL ROAD. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.A. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH XEROX CORPORATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. APPROVE INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH CSU, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
27.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.
28.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
29.REVIEW PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ON VARIOUS JUSTICE-RELATED PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE) 3
30.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
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) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CASE NUMBER 96-50100 AND USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
34.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
35.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). 1
36.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
37.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
38.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
39.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
40. 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 SESSION OF APRIL 1, 1997.
C4.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
C5.CONSIDER REQUEST FROM LCRA FOR 1997 ANNUAL LAKE TRAVIS CLEANUP TO WAIVE TRANSFER STATION FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL NON-COMMERCIAL USE; EVENT IS ON JUNE 7, 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. (SATURDAY) FOR 620 AND 1431 TRANSFER STATIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCKS, KEYS & LOCK SERVICE, IFB B970064-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: ALAMO IRON WORKS, YATES SECURITY AND BEST LOCKING SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS, FOR CRACK SEALING STREETS AND ROADWAY RE-STRIPING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: PICADILLY RIDGE PHASE THREE SECTION TWO - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - 78 LOTS - 17.67 ACRES - BISHOPSGATE DRIVE) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE PARKE SECTION 6 - (LONGFORM -FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 42 LOTS - 14.565 ACRES - ALBERTA RIDGE TRAIL) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-E - (LONGFORM -FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 2 LOTS -0.511 ACRES - LOOMIS DRIVE - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE "B" P.U.D. - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 33 LOTS - 39.985 ACRES - MANTLE DRIVE) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 3, 1997 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ROLIDO COVE TO "SONOMA COVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 3, 1997 TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO MCMEANS TRAIL IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C14.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 10, 1997 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS ON LOT 17 BLOCK C, LONG CANYON PHASE 1B, ASUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE PARKS 2000 PUBLIC HEARING FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1997 9:00 A.M. IN COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C16.APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WINDING TRAILS PHASE TWO. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C17.APPROVE THE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "RIVERSIDE" TO "LAGO VERDE DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MAY 20, 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
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1997, 1:30 P.M
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY.
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1997, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ON DEBT CAPACITY AND ASSUMPTIONS FOR VOTER APPROVED BOND ISSUANCE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
2.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE STAFF ON FY'98 OPERATING BUDGET PARAMETERS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
ADJOURN
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