Travis County Commssioners Court
September 23, 1997
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on its agenda, whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.
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Commissioners Court Agenda
Tuesday, September 23, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DESIGNATE OCTOBER 15, 1997 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.A. ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 10, TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, PAY AND COeffMPENSATION POLICIES.
B. UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
3.A. ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 22OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL: TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET RULES.
B. AMEND CHAPTER 10.043 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL TO APPROVE THE FY 98 TRAVIS COUNTY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.
4.AUTHORIZE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TNR TO EXECUTE MODIFICATION TO ALTERNATIVE FISCAL POLICY REQUEST AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO COMPLY WITH AMENDMENT TO SECTION 12.002 (c) OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE AND REVISE CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL (TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS).
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.A. RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICEIIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER RELEASE 4 BIDS.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE PHASE IA IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE.
6.APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF A CONCEPT PAPER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO FUND A COMMUNITY JUSTICE PLANNING INITIATIVE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
7.CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE NATIONAL INSURANCE CRIME BUREAU FOR USE IN THE SUPPORT OF INSURANCE FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS FOR D.A.'S OFFICE.
8.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT FOR PROVISION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
9.A. APPROVE FEES FOR SERVICES BY OFFICES OF THE SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES FOR EXECUTION OF CIVIL PROCESS FOR 1998 AND AUTHORIZE NOTICE TO STATE COMPTROLLER. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. ADOPT FEE SCHEDULES FOR DEPARTMENTS UNDER THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER FOR JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY FOR CONTINUATION IN FISCAL YEAR 1998. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FEES FORVEHICLE USE, TUITION FOR SHERIFF'S ACADEMY, INMATE MEDICAL VISITS, WORK RELEASE PROGRAM, AND VOLUNTARY FINGERPRINTING.
10.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DENTON COUNTY FOR I-35 CORRIDOR COALITION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
11.APPROVE CANDIDATE PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION STUDY (ATS) FOR STP 4C FUNDING.
12.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CITY OF AUSTIN TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO ALLOW MAINTENANCE COSTS BASED ON A FLAT FEE SCHEDULE.
13.RECEIVE I J S NEGOTIATION UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, RFP R960072-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
14.APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS FOR THE HTE FINANCIAL SYSTEM FROM HTE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
15.GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF CONCERNING THE PROPOSED FY98 BUDGET.
16.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
17.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE FOR 13,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE AT 2201 POST ROAD.
18.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR OAK WILT SUPPRESSION FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
C: APPROVE CONTINUANCE OF CAPCO ADDRESS GRANT FUND 284 FOR FY 98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ.)
19.RECEIVE FINAL REPORT FROM SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE QUALITY INSTITUTE ON PAY AND COMPENSATION AND CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
20. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
21.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION FOR CORRECTION OF CALCULATION AND ROUNDING ADJUSTMENT ON PEACE OFFICER PAY SCALE.
22.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION.
23.A. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION AND TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION.
24.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
C. WILLIAM MCMYNE - SETTLE
D. JERALD NIX - SETTLE
E. CESAR LOPEZ - SETTLE
F. LONNIE DRISDALE - SETTLE
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.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
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 V. SOUTHWEST PARKWAY TRACT, INC.; CAUSE NO. 96-01270 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF JONESTOWN TO COLLECT CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (PEREZ) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JUDY FRANCES PAINTER V. ESCO ELEVATORS CORPORATION, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC. F/K/A/ MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY (PAINTER; PEREZ; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN HODGES V. FRASIER, ET AL. (KEEL; DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE; DENIAL OF LEGAL ACCESS 1983) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CHARLOTTE WEAVER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (WEAVER; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERT WITNESS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENDA FAUST V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND JO ANNE CARSON, (FAUST; KEEL; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ADOPTION OF A PREVAILING WAGE RATE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECEIVE ADVICE FROM THE 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 CATHERINE P. THOMPSON TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #9 (WESTLAKE) FOR A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C4.APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TANGLEWOOD FOREST MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO ADDRESS SIGNAGE ALONG SLAUGHTER LANE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C5.REVIEW AND APPROVE LISTING OF AUTOMATIC RENEWAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960275SG, COMMITTEE FOR WILD BASIN WILDERNESS, INC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/22/92; MODIFICATION WILL EXTEND THE PERFORMANCE PERIOD UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA970177, AUSTIN PERFECT PAGES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/1/97; MODIFICATION TERMINATES FOR CONVENIENCE, ALL ITEMS ON THIS CONTRACT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 23, 1997, UNDER THE CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PARAGRAPH 35, PAGE 5, ENTITLED "TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE". (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0273-OJ, MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/16/96; MODIFICATION WILL INCLUDE DESIGN, RECONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION AND DELIVERY OF HERMAN MILLER PRODUCTS FOR EXISTING HERMAN MILLER WORKSTATIONS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF REFERENCE LABORATORY SERVICES, JOINT CITY/COUNTY PROPOSAL, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED PROPOSER, LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. (LABCORP). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0700C, YPS-HILL MECHANICAL, CJC RELEASE 1 MECHANICAL PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR UNFORESEEN UNDERGROUND UTILITY TIE-INCHANGES TO STORM SEWER AND SANITARY SEWER LINES, AT A COST OF $29,199.17. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS TO THE AGENCIES LISTED BELOW FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES TO TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS, ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE APPLICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR FY 1998 FUNDING PROVIDED THROUGH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIME VICTIMS FUND WHICH WERE APPROVED BY THE COURT ON 7/29/97.
A) AUSTIN RAPE CRISIS CENTER - MINORITY EDUCATION
B) AUSTIN RAPE CRISIS CENTER - SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER COORDINATING PROGRAM
C. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR - DAYGLO FAMILY TREATMENT PROGRAM
D. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR -COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUP
E. CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY
F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER
G. LEGAL AID SOCIETY
H. PARENTS ANONYMOUS
I. TCSO VICTIM SERVICES
J. TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
K. JUVENILE COURT/VICTIM-OFFENDER MEDIATION
L. CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN
M. FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI
N. OPTIONS UNLIMITED
O. THEATER ACTION PROJECT
P. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS/PEBBLE PROJECT
Q. YOUTH OPTIONS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23, 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
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 V. SOUTHWEST PARKWAY TRACT, INC.; CAUSE NO. 96-01270 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN 551.071).
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCECORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE BY THE CORPORATION OF NOT MORE THAN $123,100,000 WORTH OF HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS (CHARITY OBLIGATED GROUP -DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY NATIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS) SERIES 1997. (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 RE-FINANCING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
MEETING AS:
JOINT MEETING OF
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ANDAUSTIN CITY COUNCIL
721 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD
WORK SESSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 1997 2:00 P.M.
TOWN LAKE CENTER, 1ST FLOOR, CONFERENCEROOM
1.REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE OSBORNE CONSULTING REPORT ON THE CITY OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY (FQHC) HEALTH CLINIC PROGRAM.
TRAVI S COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1997 1:30 P .M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERSCOURTROOM
1.DISCUSS (A) TNR FY '98 ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM; (B) PRECINCT-BASED PROGRAMS OF THE UNIT ROAD SYSTEM; AND (C) PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, AND 1997-98 PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY.
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