Travis County Commssioners Court
September 9, 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, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997, 9:00 AM
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 187TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIEZ Y SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.A. ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, PAY AND COMPENSATION POLICIES.
B. ADOPT EMPLOYEE PAY RANGE STRUCTURE.
C. ADOPT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR NEW PAY & COMPENSATION POLICIES.
D. ADOPT RULES AND POLICIES ON PERFORMANCE PAY FOR FY 1998.
E. UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
REVISED WORDING
4.APPROVE MAXIMUM 1997 TAX RATE AND DETERMINE PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE AND
RELATED ADVERTISEMENTS.
5.DISCUSS AND APPROVE ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 1998 AND AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICES. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
6.REVIEW AND APPROVE DRAFT FOR PHASE I, NEEDS ASSESSMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7.DISCUSS AND APPROVE FOR ISSUANCE THE LEACHATE EVAPORATION SYSTEM, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL #R970113-JJ, UTILIZING THE ALTERNATIVE MULTISTEP COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PROCEDURE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
8.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT WITH TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR PACE BEND PARK WATERSHED RESOURCE RESTORATION PROJECT TO EXTEND TIME FOR PERFORMANCE TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
9.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL CONTRACT WITH TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR BRODIE LANE VEGETATIVE BMP DEMONSTRATION TO EXTEND TIME FOR PERFORMANCE TO AUGUST 31, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.A. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4D, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4E, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4F , A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4G , A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.APPROVE WATER AND WASTEWATER EASEMENT TO THE LCRA FOR SERVICE TO TNR SATELLITE 3. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
12.GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH NEW LAWS THAT APPLY TO COUNTY OPERATIONS.
13.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
14.SELECT VERSION OF PARAGRAPH 11.04 REGARDING RATE LIMITATIONS ON PREMIUMS FOR INSERTION IN SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS, INC. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.APPROVE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE RURAL COMMUNITY CENTERS AND HEALTH CLINICS, IFB# B970134-JP, TO THE SECOND LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, K-B CONTRACT CLEANING IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $34,540.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
16.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CHERYL SMITH - DENY
B. CLAUDE W. YOUNT - SETTLE
17.A. APPROVE PERFORMANCE PAY INCREASES FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS.
B. APPROVE VACATION LEAVE IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE PAY SALARY INCREASE.
18.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAY INCENTIVE PLAN TO RETAIN EMPLOYEES CRITICAL TO THE YEAR 2000 SOFTWARE CONVERSION EFFORT.
19.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
20.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
21.APPROVE, REJECT, OR COUNTER COUNTER-OFFER FROM FELIX AND AMPARA SOTO FOR ACQUISITION OF 1.712 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND 0.124 ACRE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH TXDOT FM 734 (PARMER LANE EAST) TRAVIS COUNTY CIP PROJECT NO. 1-003. (GIESELMAN) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
22.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
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CAROTHERS; PEREZ; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (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.APPOINT JAN FULTON TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C4.APPROVE LEASE WITH GOP INVESTMENT GROUP FOR PARKING SPACES AT 1506 SAN ANTONIO. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C5.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME PREVENTION CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0108-OJ, HVACR MAINTENANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 16, 1996; MODIFICATION TERMINATES FOR CONVENIENCE, A PORTION OF THE CONTRACT (ITEMS 1-8) EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 1997 UNDER THE CONTRACTTERMS AND CONDITIONS, PARAGRAPH 35, PAGE 6, ENTITLED " TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE". (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT MA950050, 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE MAINTENANCE AND CONTRACT MA950051, 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FROM NCR CORPORATION TO NCR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0428-JP, FOR FLEXIBLE BASE TYPE A; CONTRACT APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1996; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF IBM AS/400 COMPUTER SYSTEMS UPGRADE TO BUSINESS INTEGRATORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,666.00 AND IBM IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,689.00 FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $109,355.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF VAN, FULL SIZE, EXTENDED, 15 PASSENGER, IFB #B970138-RH TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, THE PREFERRED GROUP, MUKILTEO, WA IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,189.41. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES, IFB# B970133-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, BUG MASTER, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $34,902.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR COPIER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES, IFB# B970132-RG, AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE TO RESOLICIT BIDS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN PFLUGERVILLE ESTATES SECTION 5, ASUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C14.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: PAINTED BUNTING SUBDIVISION PHASE TWO - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 14 LOTS -33.466 ACRES - WINDY RIDGE ROAD).
C15.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT 8, BLOCK B, SPRING HILL VILLAGE -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - .4865 ACRES - HORBORNE LANE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C16.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PAWNEE PEAK SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS -10 ACRES - PAWNEE PEAK SOUTH). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C17.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 167 & 168 HERITAGE OAKS SECTION TWO-B - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4.12 ACRES - LONGWOOD ROAD).
C18.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: 71 WEST BUSINESS PARK -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 7 LOTS -14.214 ACRES - BOB WIRE ROAD).
C19.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1997 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SPRINKLE CUT-OFF ROAD ADJACENT TO THE JORDAN BACHMAN PIONEER FARM DURING THEIR ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9, 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, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OAKS APARTMENT PROJECT AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
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 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) PROVIDE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR 1997 FINANCING.
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH
WORK SESSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 , 1997, - 10: 0 0 A.M
1.DISCUSS COUNTY'S WORKFORCE INVESTMENT.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSIONS
BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 , 1997, - 9 : 3 0 A.M.
1.THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
FOR THE PROPOSED FY 1998 BUDGET.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 , 1997, - 9 :0 0 A.M.
1.THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL CONDUCT BUDGET MARK-UP SESSIONS
FOR THE PROPOSED FY 1998 BUDGET.
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