Travis County Commssioners Court
August 26, 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 26, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL AND ADOPT REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
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.APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPT REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
5.DISCUSS AND APPROVE COMPENSATION POLICY AS IT RELATES TO MARKET ADJUSTMENTS.
6.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS FOR SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (CHAPTER 50 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7.A. 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)
B. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL WITHIN THE ABANDONED MKT RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C. APPROVE OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE FORD SMITH TRUST INVESTMENT COMPANY FOR AN OPTION ON 207.32 ACRES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
D. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING REGULAR POLLING PLACES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE ONE (1) YEAR TERM BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1997 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1998.
E. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING REGULAR POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION AND THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 SPECIAL BOND ELECTION.
8.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON STATUS OF 'JOBS AHEAD' TRAINING PROGRAM FROM THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD.
9.RECEIVE STAFF PRESENTATION ON SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
10.UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
11.GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH NEW LAWS THAT APPLY TO COUNTY OPERATIONS.
12.APPROVE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CONTRACT FOR FY 1998 FUNDING FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES, AND SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
13.APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF A CONCEPT PAPER TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (N I J) TO FUND A COMMUNITY JUSTICE INITIATIVE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
14.AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LETTER CANCELLING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR VOCATIONAL INMATE TRAINING.
15.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)
16.APPROVE AMENDMENT FOR SIX MONTH EXTENSION TO GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT RAMP AND PARKING AT SANDY CREEK PARK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
17.CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS AND APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PARK LEASE WITH THE LCRA. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1997.
19.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR FY 1998 BUDGET PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
20.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
21.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF GRANT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (FUND 285) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF GRANT FOR GANG INTERVENTION/URBAN YOUTH CORPS (FUND 286) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF GRANT FOR DEL VALLE SAFE SCHOOLS (FUND 287) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
22.DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF THE ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM UNDERWRITING SUBMISSION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #R970153-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
23.APPROVE TO FUND 80 PER CENT OF TUITION COST FOR LEADERSHIP AUSTIN FOR TWO COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
24.APPROVE REQUIRED WAIVER TO ALLOW REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN OVERLAND TRAVEL FOR COUNTY CLERK EMPLOYEES ATTENDING THE AMERICAN RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ON OCTOBER 18-22, 1997.
25.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
26.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
27.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
28.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
29.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
30.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RE: REGINALD SWISHER V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL; ( 1983; DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING REQUEST TO CONSIDER TRAVIS COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MEDIATION CONFERENCES REGARDING TCHR COMPLAINT NO. 1970563-S, TCHR COMPLAINT NO. 1970499-S, AND TCHR COMPLAINT #1970485-S. (PEREZ) 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 RESOLUTION HONORING CHERYL IRVING FOR HER DEDICATION OF TWENTY EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
C4.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C5.APPROVE REQUEST FOR PAYROLL STUFFERS ON EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND FSADEDUCTIONS IN THE SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 AND OCTOBER 15, 1997 PAYROLL CHECKS.
C6.APROVE FY'97 THIRD QUARTER TRANSFER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,663.50 FROM THE LCRAPARKS ESCROW FUND AND GENERAL FUND TO THE LCRA/TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS CIPACCOUNT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7.CONSIDER AND APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR TITLE IV-D PROGRAMBETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF TEXAS ANDTRAVIS COUNTY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C8.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO U.T., SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK INTERLOCAL FOR THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) EVALUATION OVERSIGHT SERVICES, EXTENDING TERM FOR THREE (3) MONTHS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE PHASE A, SECTION IIIA, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE PHASE A, SECTION IIIB, ASUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT 95T0222-RH FOR LAUNDRY CONCESSIONS; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH CONTRACT RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ESTATES OF LEWIS MOUNTAIN (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTEDWITH THE COUNTY - 17 LOTS - 44.8646 ACRES -YOUNG LANE). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 19, 20, AND 21, BLOCK SEVEN, SECTION 10 OF THE RANCH P.U.D., SECTIONS 4 THROUGH ELEVEN (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS -2.34 ACRES - LAUREN DRIVE) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION THREE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 207, 208, & 209 (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 12.872 ACRES -HAYSTACK COVE) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C14.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 549, 550, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, AND LOT 599, APACHE SHORES, SECTION TWO (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 5.519 ACRES - LITTLE BEAVER TRAIL) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
AUGUST 26, 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 HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 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)
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA TRAINING FOUNDATION -TECHNICAL CAREER PATHWAY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3.CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR BOND ISSUANCE FOR DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (SETON MEDICAL CENTER) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
A) APPROVE RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS;
B) DIRECT TRANSMITTAL OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE ONE OR MORE SERIES OF BONDS;
C) APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF A FINANCING TEAM;
D) AUTHORIZE THE UNDERWRITER TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH BOND ISSUANCE;
E) AUTHORIZE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING; AND
F) PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR 1997 FINANCING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPLICATION FOR FINANCING OF BROOKDALE LIVING COMMUNITIES, INC., A PROPOSED 220-UNIT SENIOR CONGREGATE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF APPLICATION WITH TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTMEETINGS SCHEDULE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, AUGUST 25 , 1997, - 8 : 3 0 A. M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 , 1997, - 9 : 3 0 A. M.
1.DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 , 1997, - 2 : 0 0 P. M.
1.APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS AND ADOPT REVISED TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
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