Travis County Commssioners Court
June 17, 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, June 17, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE A RESOLUTION HONORING THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FOR RESPONSE TO THE MAY 27TH TORNADO EVENTS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2.APPROVE A RESOLUTION HONORING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PERSONNEL THAT RESPONDED TO THE MAY 27, 1997 TORNADO EVENTS.
3.APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE GREATER EAST AUSTIN YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOR ITS JUNETEENTH PARADE AND CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
4.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 817' OF UNNAMED ROADWAY LOCATED 111' SOUTH OF HOLLY LANE TO 111' NORTH OF CAVALIER CANYON DRIVE IN LAKE OAKS ESTATES, SECTION 1 TO "COVENANT CANYON TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
5.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 400' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT FROM RIVER BEND ON THE LAKE ROAD TO "BOYD LANE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
6.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7.APPROVE TERMINATION OF 911 CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
8.APPROVE LAKE TRAVIS PUBLIC SAFETY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LCRA FOR COORDINATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY RESOURCES ON LAKE TRAVIS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
9.ADOPT STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RECOVERY OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN CAPITAL METRO. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
10.APPROVE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $6,000 FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A BUILDING, FILLING OF A WELL AND CLEANUP OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3104 BESSIE AVENUE, LT. 3, BLK 5, DAVIDSON CITY ADDITION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11.RECEIVE IJS NEGOTIATION UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, RFP R960072-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
12.GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOR ALL TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
13.GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON WHETHER TO INCLUDE AN OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM (OCIP) IN THE CONSTRUCTION BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN JAIL/COURTS PROJECT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
14.A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR AUTOMOBILE BODY DAMAGE AND TRANSMISSION REPAIR. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. ADOPT INTERPRETATION OF COUNTY PURCHASING ACT AND REQUEST APPROPRIATE ACTION BY COUNTY OFFICIALS.
15.RECEIVE REPORT ON STATUS OF CIP RESERVE FROM VOTER APPROVED 1984 BOND REFERENDUM, INCLUDING A BREAK DOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY PRECINCT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIOENR BISCOE)
16.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
17.A. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE LEASE OF 25 NEW PARKING SPACES FROM CLASSIFIED PARKING AT 812 SAN ANTONIO. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
B. APPROVE LEASE AND BUDGET WITH CLASSIFIED PARKING FOR PARKING SPACES AT 812 SAN ANTONIO. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF AN RFS FOR THE CONSULTANT SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE TRAVIS COUNTY STATE AND FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS, REQUEST FOR SERVICE #S970079-OJ. COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
19.APPROVE USE OF CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESERVE (CAR) FUNDS TO COVER DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RISK FUND PAYMENT AND REPLACEMENT COST OF TOTAL LOSS VEHICLES.
20.APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND STAFFING SERVICES FOR THE JJAEP PROGRAM FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
21.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FOR DEAF SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR SENIORS/VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS GRANT FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (RSVP) DEPT.
C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROLLOVER OF FUNDS FROM THE JOSATS GRANT FROM FY'96; IT IS NOT A CONTRACT; IT IS AN ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDS.
22.APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY.
23.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
24.APPROVE TRADE-IN OF TRAVIS COUNTY SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR NEW PROPERTY OF SAME TYPE FROM UNISYS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
25.DISCUSS LEGAL STATUS OF CHURCH LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
26.DISCUSS LEGAL STATUS OF GILBERT ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
27.APPROVE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCUREMENT WITH TXDOT FOR TEN PERCENT COST PARTICIPATION IN ANTICIPATED COSTS OF ACQUIRING PARCELS 13 AND 15 FOR FM 973 PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
28.A. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION PERFORMANCE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH S.V.W. HARRIS RIDGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,681.80 AND $27,741.88, RESPECTIVELY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF WILDFLOWER SECTION TWO SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WILDFLOWER SECTION TWO -(LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN - 43 LOTS - 8.303 ACRES - HOWARD LANE(. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
29.APPROVE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WINDING TRAILS PHASE TWO. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
30.RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
31.APPOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND ADOPT COMMITTEE CHARTER. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
32.APPROVE AND/OR RATIFY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPCO COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
33.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
34.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION FOR: 1
A. ROBERT FREEMAN - SETTLE
35.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
36.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HOMESTEAD FARMS (CLAUDINE HORN). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS, LTD., (LAURELWOOD-MANCHACA; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION CASE) 1
38.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE CONSULTING AND/OR TESTIFYING EXPERT(S) IN FRED ESPINOSA V. JASON JEWERT. (FRASIER; 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KELLY LAYTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS , ET AL, CAUSE NO. A96-CA-483-SS. (FRASIER; DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE, 1983). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40.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
41. 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
42.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OF MEDIATION IN ROY & MARY JOHNSON V. ALFONSO GORENA, ET AL., AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (PERSONAL INJURY/MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
43.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVED IN APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THECOMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE BOARD OF CAPITAL METRO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
44.APPROVE, ACCEPT, OR REJECT CLOSING AGREEMENT ON FINAL DETERMINATION COVERING SPECIFIC MATTERS REGARDING WORKER CLASSIFICATION. (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 ORDER CALLING THE AUGUST 9, 1997 SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO RAISE THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C4.APPROVE ORDER FROM COUNTY JUDGE TEMPORARILY TRANSFERRING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TEXAS ALCOHOL BEVERAGE COMMISSION (TABC) LICENSE AND PERMIT APPROVALS TO JUDGE JADE MEEKER FOR ALL TABC CASES PRESENTED TO HER BETWEEN JUNE 19, 1997 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997; ORDER TO BE RESCINDED EFFECTIVE AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON JUNE 30, 1997. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C5.APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE OFFICE FOR: ROBERT LEE COOK.
C6.APPROVE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR COUNTY ACCOUNT, USER AND REPETITIVE TRANSFER AUTHORIZATIONS FOR EXECUTION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS (WIRE TRANSFER) TO IMPLEMENT DEPOSITORY CONTRACT.
C7.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON RESOLUTION AND ORDERS APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. NAPOLEON MAYORGA, M.D., AS THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY ALTERNATE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C8.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C9.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE WITH LONG CANYON PHASE 3A HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IN PORTIONS OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LONG CANYON DRIVE AND STANDING ROCK DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C10.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW VILLAGE AT WESTERN OAKS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS ALONG ESCARPMENT BOULEVARD AND DAVIS LANE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C11.APPROVE ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE SERVICE FOR THE INTERFAITH CHAPEL AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C12.APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR THE ESTATES OF LEWIS MOUNTAIN, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AS/400 COMPUTER SYSTEM UPGRADES FROM BUSINESS INTEGRATORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,355.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PARKING LIGHT FIXTURES, IFB B970099-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, DEC-RE-LITE CORP., IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,660.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES, IFB# B970106-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $67,425.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C16.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINE OIL AND LUBRICANTS, IFB# B970103-BA, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, WRIGHT OIL COMPANY, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $41,212.80. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C17.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 817' OF UNNAMED ROADWAY LOCATED 111' SOUTH OF HOLLY LANE TO 111' NORTH OF CAVALIER CANYON DRIVE IN LAKE OAKS ESTATES, SECTION 1 TO "COVENANT CANYON TRAIL" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C18.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 400' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT FROM RIVER BEND ON THE LAKE ROAD TO "BOYD LANE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JUNE 17, 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, JUNE 17, 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)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 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 - CONSTRUCTION GATEWAY TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FROM VISION VILLAGE, INC. TO A & R VISION, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1997 , 1:30 P.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO SUBDIVISION GUIDELINES.
2.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM.
ADJOURN
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1997, ** 9:30 A.M. **
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERSCOURTROOM
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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