Travis County Commssioners Court
July 15, 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, July 15, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.INTRODUCTION OF PATRICIA GOODMAN TO COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE POLICY.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.A. CONSIDER CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSED PROJECT LIST FOR PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION.
B. SET PUBLIC HEARING DATES TO RECEIVE CITIZEN INPUT ON CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSED PROJECT LIST.
5.DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING THE PLANS FOR AND CRITERIA FOR LOCATING A HOMELESS CAMPUS.
6.A. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM (OCIP). (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. AUTHORIZE HIRING ONE DEDICATED OCIP CLAIM/SAFETY SPECIALIST FTE, GRADE 21. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C. AWARD THE OCIP CONSULTANT CONTRACT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
7.REVIEW, DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
A. APPROVE BUDGET FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
B. AUTHORIZE ALTERNATE BID PACKAGES TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROJECT;
C. AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF BID DOCUMENTS FOR RELEASE #4 ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. AUTHORIZE THE PROCESS FOR PURCHASE OF BUILDERS RISK INSURANCE PAID FOR BY THE COUNTY.
8.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSITION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
9.CONSIDER PLACEMENT OF RAZOR RIBBON ON PERIMETER OF FENCE AT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
10.REQUEST APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES, RFS# S970126SG, CIVIL COURTS JUSTICE SYSTEM (CCJS) NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND OPERATIONS MASTER PLAN. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
11.CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS AND APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PARK LEASE WITH THE LCRA. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
12.RECEIVE REPORT ON STATUS OF CIP RESERVE FROM VOTER APPROVED 1984 BOND REFERENDUM, INCLUDING A BREAK DOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY PRECINCT, AND TAKEAPPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
13.APPROVE EXTENSION OF FLOODING DISASTER DECLARATION.
14.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AGREEMENT SETTING FORTH THE FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD IN DELIVERY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.RECEIVE IJS NEGOTIATION UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, RFP R960072-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
16.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE TO ACT AS NEGOTIATION TEAM AND TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MULTIPLE PROPOSERS FOR THE GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM, RFP R970104-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
17.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
18.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
19.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE INTERLOCALCOOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PUBLIC ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES TO EXTEND THAT AGREEMENT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
20.APPROVE USE OF CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESERVE (CAR) FUNDS TO COVER DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RISK FUND PAYMENT AND REPLACEMENT COST OF TOTAL LOSS VEHICLES.
21.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS FOREST SERVICE FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH CHALLENGE GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR VICTIM SERVICES VICTIM ASSOCIATES FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL GRANT FOR TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) .
22.APPROVE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) 4C PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF DESSAU ROAD NORTH, CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
23.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON DRAINAGE ISSUES IN SWISS ALPINE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24.APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH PULTE HOME CORPORATION FOR GREAT OAKS AT SLAUGHTER CREEK, PHASE B SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
25.APPROVE REDUCTION OF LETTER OF CREDIT TO ZERO FOR LAS ENTRADAS ON LAKE TRAVIS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.APPROVE TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT, CONTRACT WITH ADVANCED DRUG DETECTION SERVICES, INC.; DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE TESTING SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
27.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR - SETTLE
B. JUVENILE COURT - SETTLE
C. ROBERT FOSTER - SETTLE
D. GRACIE GUYTOH - DENY
28.APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REQUIRING STAGGERED TERMS FOR APPRAISAL BOARD MEMBERS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1998.
29.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
30.RECEIVE ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS AND FEMA RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. JERRY OERTLI AND META OERTLI PRIEM. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH THE SMITH FAMILY TRUST FOR AN OPTION ON 207 ACRES FOR USE BY TNR. (GIESELMAN) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
33.APPROVE, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FROM WELLS BRANCH JOINT VENTURE AND TANDEM COMPUTERS WITH REGARD TO IMPROVEMENT OF DOUBLE FILE TRAIL TO COUNTY STANDARDS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVED IN APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE BOARD OF CAPITAL METRO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35.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. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RE: CURTIS L. AND MARIAN L. DELANCEY D/B/A FLASH WRECKER SERVICES, CAUSE NUMBER 94-11138, DELANCEY; WELLS-SPEARS; BANKRUPTCY). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KIRBYVILLE I.S.D. VS. W.R. GRACE, CAUSE NUMBER 1:97CV347 (ALESHIRE; ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN AVE. INC., AND KATHERINE DAGNINO V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND TERRY KEEL (AVE.,INC.; ALESHIRE; LAND USE REGULATIONS). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39.APPROVE PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH JIMMY SPILLAR FOR ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 650 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
40.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019, PARCEL #6, 6E (OWNER - JOHN WUTHRICH, JR., ANGELYN SMITH, EILEEN GANT, AND JULIA REEVES. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION ) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
41.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019, PARCEL #8, 8E (OWNER - JOHN WUTHRICH, JR., ANGELYN SMITH, EILEEN GANT, AND JULIA REEVES. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION ) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
42.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019, DESSAU ROAD NORTH, PARCEL 14, 14E (OWNER - JOHN C. AND DANA H. FISH. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
43.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 29, 1997.
C4.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
C5.APPROVE FY '98 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS RESERVE LEVELS.
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PAINT AND PAINT SUPPLIES, IFB# B970109-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, MONARCH PAINT COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 14 AND 15, BLOCK ONE, SECTION 8, THE RANCH P.U.D., SECTIONS 4 - 11 (SHORTFORM SUBDIVISION - NO FISCAL -2 LOTS - 6.38 ACRES - COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE -OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: TROWBRIDGE ESTATES - (SHORTFORM -NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4.117 ACRES -GATE DANCER LANE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 29, 1997 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 1, BLOCK, BLOCK I, NORTH PARK SECTION FIVE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 29, 1997 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A WATER AND WASTEWATER EASEMENT ON LOT 4 FERGUSON COMMERCIAL SECTION I, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JULY 15, 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, JULY 15, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION FOR 1997 SINGLE FAMILY PROGRAM, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION.
2.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF FILING OF APPLICATION FOR PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION FOR 1998 SINGLE FAMILY PROGRAM, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
3.RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING CONVERTIBLE NOTE PROGRAM FROM MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
4.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT REGARDING UNDER-PARITY STATUS OF 1985 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE REQUEST TO TRANSFER PROPERTY FROM VISION VILLAGE, INC. TO A & R VISION, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND APPROVE OTHER NECESSARY AGREEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1997, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERSCOURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1.RECEIVE ATTORNEY'S BRIEFING AND DISCUSS NEW LEGISLATION RELATING TO FINANCING TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
2.DISCUSS PAY AND COMPENSATION POLICY/MARKET ADJUSTMENT IMPLEMENTATION.
ADJOURN
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