Travis County Commssioners Court
August 19, 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, August 19, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION FOR PERSONS WHO WORKED ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.A. AMEND THE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS, CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. RECEIVE UPDATE AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING FLOOD DAMAGE AND RESPONSE EFFORTS AND STATUS OF APPLICATIONS FOR REBUILDING IN THE FLOOD PLAIN. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
4.A. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON REVISIONS TO TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (CHAPTER 82 OF POLICY AND PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL)
5.DISCUSS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION POLICY AS IT RELATES TO MARKET ADJUSTMENTS.
6.A. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF TITLE VI, "HUMAN SERVICES," CHAPTER 74, "POLICIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM," TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL RELEVANT TO CHANGES IN THE MEDICAL
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF TITLE VI, "HUMAN SERVICES," CHAPTER 74, "POLICIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM," TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL RELEVANT TO CHANGES IN THE DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF TITLE VI, "HUMAN SERVICES," CHAPTER 72, "EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES," TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL RELEVANT TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER RELATED PROGRAMS.
D. APPROVE AMENDMENT OF OF TITLE VI, "HUMAN SERVICES," TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL BY ADDING CHAPTER 79, "HOUSING SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7.CONSIDER PROPOSALS FOR A COUNTY BOND ELECTION, RESTRICTIONS AND COMMITMENTS ON SUCH FUNDING, CHANGES NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT APPROVED PROJECTS ON TIME AND IN BUDGET AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROMISES MADE TO THE VOTERS, AND TO INSURE FISCAL PRUDENCE IN THE FUTURE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
8.AMEND CIP BUDGETS AND GIVE DIRECTION NECESSARY TO INSURE THAT THE 1984 CIP PROGRAM IS COMPLETED WITHIN THE AUTHORIZED BUDGET AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMITMENTS MADE TO THE VOTERS WHEN THEY APPROVED THE BONDS.
9.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)
10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0179-JJ, AUSTIN BRIDGEAND ROAD, 1997 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/15/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS ADDITIONAL STREETS TO BE ADDED TO THE PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
11.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
12.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR).
B. REQUEST PERMISSION TO CONTINUE GRANT (TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION AND CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH GRANT) FOR JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.
C. REQUEST PERMISSION TO CONTINUE GRANT (ALCOHOL/DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM GRANT) FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
13.A. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY WITH TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, REGION XIII EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, DEL VALLE I.S.D., EANES I.S.D., LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D., LAGO VISTA I.S.D., MANOR I.S.D., PFLUGERVILLE I.S.D., AND ROUND ROCK I.S.D. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
D. APPROVE LEASE WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
14.APPROVE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO THE CAPITAL METRO BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
15.GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH NEW LAWS THAT APPLY TO COUNTY OPERATIONS.
16.AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER CANCELLING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR VOCATIONAL INMATE TRAINING.
17.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF TRANSITION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
18.A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF LAGO VISTA 911 ADDRESSING PROGRAM WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FUNDS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING THE NEED TO SECURE TEMPORARY LEASE SPACE FOR THE 911 COORDINATOR TO FULFILL THE TERMS OF THE CAPCO INTERLOCAL FOR 911 COORDINATION AND ADDRESSING.
19.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
20.(A) HEARING ON APPEAL, IF ANY, FROM THE PURCHASING AGENT'S DECISION PCA HEALTH PLANS OF TEXAS, INC.; FORMAL PROTEST OF TRAVIS COUNTY GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL R9701014-OJ; (B) CONSIDER APPEAL AND MAKE DETERMINATION ON MERITS OF APPEAL. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
21.APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VINSON & ELKINS L.L.P. FOR BOND COUNSEL SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
22.REQUEST DIRECTION ON TYPE OF SOLICITATION, REQUEST FOR OFFER OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, TO PROCURE THE COUNTY CLERK'S DEED INDEXING PROJECT; IFREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS IS RECOMMENDED, PURCHASING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE SINCE THE PROJECT IS CURRENTLY UNFUNDED. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
23.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT #PS970319SG, FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, ARBITRAGE CALCULATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/93; MODIFICATION IS FOR A FOUR (4) MONTH EXTENSION IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE PROVIDER TO COMPLETE YEAR END CALCULATIONS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
24.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #PS970219SG, INTERPRETER SERVICES FOR DEAF CITIZENS, HANWAVE, INC., NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,000. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
25.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT #PS970063SG, ATTORNEY AD LITEM ON TAX CASES, KEITH LAUERMAN, NOT-TO-EXCEED $15,000. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS AND APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PARK LEASE WITH THE LCRA. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
27.APPROVE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT AND FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCUREMENT FOR TXDOT FM 973 PROJECT FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY LINE TO NEW SWEDEN GIN ROAD AND WAIVE RIGHT TO PROVIDE PROPERTY VALUES AND REQUEST TXDOT TO FURNISH PROPERTY VALUES AT ITS EXPENSE AND AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF$1,300 TO TXDOT FOR CURRENTLY ESTIMATED OBLIGATION UNDER AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
28.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
29.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS EXTENDING THE CONTRACT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
30.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
31.REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES COMPLETING THE SPRING 1997 SEMESTER.
32.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
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. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.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
35.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET AL; (FRASIER; 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER; RECEIVE BRIEFING, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CAUSE NO. 93-06143; KATHLEEN URIBE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (TNR; JOE GIESELMAN; PERSONAL INJURY). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CHARLOTTE WEAVER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOE BOGGAN AND JOANN BOGGAN, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH SCOTT BOGGAN, DECEASED VS. COUNTY OF TRAVIS, CAUSE NO. 97-01926 (BOGGAN; GIESELMAN; WRONGFUL DEATH). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD CONNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. (CONNER; KEEL; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RE: RICHARD CUMMINS (EMPLOYMENT; WILLIAMS) (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 VOTING SESSION MINUTES FOR JULY 8, 1997.
C4.REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR AVIATION HARDWARE & GENERAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS, IFB B970131-OJ, AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE TO RESOLICIT BIDS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C5.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A 1664' EASEMENT LOCATED WEST OF PEDERNALES CANYON TRAIL APPROXIMATELY 5000' NORTH OF CANYON RANCH TRAIL TO "MILESTONE ROAD", PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES FROM MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD TO "WATERFALL HILL PARKWAY" AND FROM STRATUM SKYWAY TO "MAJESTIC HILLS BOULEVARD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0002-OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/26/95; THE AMENDMENT CHANGES THE PREMIUM FOR THE THIRD YEAR OF THE POLICY FROM $257,316.00 TO $198,727.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION 5-A (SHORTFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 1 LOT - .922 ACRES - SENNA HILLS DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
AUGUST 19, 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 COURTMEETINGS SCHEDULE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH
WORK SESSION
MONDAY , AUGUST 18 , 1997, - 8:30 A. M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WORK SESSION
MONDAY , AUGUST 18 , 1997, - 1:30 P. M.
1.DISCUSS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION POLICY AS IT RELATES TO MARKET ADJUSTMENTS.
2.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 20 , 1997, - 9:30 A. M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 20, 1997, - 2:00 P.M.
1.CONDUCT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS. (EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN. 551.074.)
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1997
*** 5 : 30 P. M. ***
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY'98 COUNTY BUDGET, COUNTY TAX RATE, AND ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES.
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 1997
*** 6:00 P.M. ***
314 WEST 11TH , COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FOR ADOPTION OF PROPOSED REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS, CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
WORK SESSION
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1997, - 8 : 30 A.M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1997, - 8 : 30 A.M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
ADJOURN
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