Travis County Commssioners Court
May 27, 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 27, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR MAY 30, 1997 (MEMORIAL DAY - TRADITIONAL) IN HONOR OF THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART , THE MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 856, TEJANOS IN ACTION, AND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF VIETNAM VETERANS, CONDUCTING MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES AT WATERLOO PARK.
2.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR LEFT OVER RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BURLESON ROAD TO "MOORES BRIDGE ROAD", IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
4.DISCUSS AND ADOPT TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL SECTIONS 78.003 AND 78.004 - TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE'S NON-CONSENT MARINE TOWING POLICY AND RENUMBER EXISTING CHAPTER 78 TO CONFORM TO LEGISLATIVE FORMAT.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.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 SUGGESTIONS MADE 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)
6.A. RECORD APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES.
B. AUTHORIZE CASH/INVESTMENT MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES.
7.APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH H.E.B. REGARDING ACCESS EASEMENT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.CONSIDER AND/OR APPROVE TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY (MAY-AUGUST, 1997) OF TRAVIS COUNTY PALM SQUARE TO HOUSE THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SYEP).
9.APPROVE FEDERAL WORK-STUDY AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS TO ALLOW THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE WORK-STUDY STUDENT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
11.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR FY 1998 BUDGET PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
12.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1997.
13.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR FY'97/'98 ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL GRANT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TDHCA FOR WEATHERIZATION GRANT LIHEAP/DOE FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TDHCA FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TDHCA FOR LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE/ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TDHCA FOR THE DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
15.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. LAWANDA SIMON - SETTLE
B. PAULA HALL - DENY
C. BRENT BOREN - DENY
16.A. APPROVE PRINTING APPROXIMATELY 1,000 COPIES OF TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER.
B. APPROVE REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 13, 1997 PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION DAY -"JUNETEENTH" CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
17.ACCEPT DONATION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND TRAINING VALUED AT $15,000 FROM DAVENPORT LIMITED, FOR USE AS A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
18.APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH WOODS HONDA, KAWASAKI, YAMAHA FUN CENTER, FOR USE OF WATER CRAFTS FOR LAKE USE FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
19.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)
20.APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WINDING TRAILS PHASE TWO. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
21.A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR THE HIELSCHER SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE.
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR HIELSCHER SECTION 1 SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
22.DISCUSS LEGAL STATUS OF CHURCH LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
23.DISCUSS LEGAL STATUS OF GILBERT ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
24.APPOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND ADOPT COMMITTEE CHARTER. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
25.APPROVE AND/OR RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPCO COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
26.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.
27.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
28.REVIEW PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ON VARIOUS JUSTICE-RELATED PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE) 3
29.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
30.APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF SECURE POST-ADJUDICATION JUVENILE FACILITY WITH TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION. (DINWIDDIE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
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 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
33.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
34.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
35.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
36.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
37.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
38. 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
39.APPROVE, REJECT, OR COUNTER COUNTER-OFFER FROM SWEDISH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CONNECTION WITH RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION FOR NEW SWEDEN CHURCH ROAD BRIDGE NO. 142 PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
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 CHARLES R. POPE TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #6 FOR A TWO YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C4.APPROVE FY'97 SECOND QUARTER TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,147.95 FROM THE LCRA PARKS ESCROW FUND TO THE LCRA/TRAVIS COUNTY CIP ACCOUNT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE 1996-97 CAN CONTRACT WITHPEDIATRIC AIDS LEAGUE TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT PERIOD.
C6.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AND ORDERS APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. EDUARDO SANCHEZ AS THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY AND DR. STEPHEN BARNETT AS THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ALTERNATE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C7.A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY ADDING $75,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION ('97 CAN CONTRACT - GATEWAY AND PATHWAYS PROGRAMS). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C8.APPROVE CORRECTION OF LANGUAGE FOR APPOINTMENT OF ELWOOD STEIN ON APRIL 15, 1997 TO THE CAPCO LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE BY APPOINTING HIM TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE PRECINCTS 2 & 3 SLOT, INSTEAD OF THE PRESENTLY FILLED PRECINCTS 1 & 4 SLOT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY TO SWEEP/BROOM DEBRIS FROM STREETS IN THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, IFB# B970086-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,744.08. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A NEW OR USED LAKE PATROL BOAT, IFB# B970100-BA, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, SOUTH AUSTIN MARINE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,588.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.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)
C13.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)
C14.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 BLOCK B OF THE '620 OAKS' SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM -NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 2.44 ACRES -BOULDER LANE AND FOUNDATION ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 10, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A 2400' UNNAMED EASEMENT INTERSECTING LOCKWOOD SPRINGS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1000' SOUTH OF ED ACKLIN ROAD TO "HICKORY GROVE LANE", IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C16.APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 10, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM "HUMAN OPPORTUNITY AVENUE" TO "NEW KATY LANE" INTERSECTING ARMSTRONG AVENUE 500' SOUTH OF US 290 E. AND LOOPS SOUTHERLY TO THE END OF ARMSTRONG AVENUE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C17.APPROVE A 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 27, 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 FINANCECORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND THE CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION -CONSTRUCTION GATEWAY TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM LADD PATTILLO ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND THE CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION - TECHNICAL CAREER PATHWAY TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1997 , 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERSCOURTROOM
1.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
2.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE STAFF ON FY'98 OPERATING BUDGET PARAMETERS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
3.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ON DEBT CAPACITY AND ASSUMPTIONS FOR VOTER APPROVED BOND ISSUANCE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE.
ADJOURN
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