Travis County Commssioners Court
October 7, 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, October 7, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.INTRODUCTION OF NEW MANAGER FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF.
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. UPDATE AND APPROVE METHODOLOGY FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEE SALARY SURVEY AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
ANNUAL BUDGET AND TAX RATE
4.A. ADOPT ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1997.
B. ADOPT ORDER FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 98 COUNTY BUDGET AND FOR AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL - BUDGET RULES.
C. (1) REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CITIZEN'S ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
(2) ADOPT ORDER FOR FY 1998 COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.(A) APPROVE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ELECTION.
(B) APPROVE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #11 FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ELECTION.
(C) DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ELECTIONS.
6.RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON HELICOPTER PURCHASE NEGOTIATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
7.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PHASE IA PROJECT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE.
8.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING TASKS TO THE STANDARD A/E SERVICES FOR THE CONSULTANT TO DELIVER FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE FACILITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (I J S): (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
A. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM NEGOTIATING TEAM;
B. DISCUSS I J S BUDGET, GIVE STAFF DIRECTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FACILITATE FUNDING AND PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM;
C. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, AMA, TIBURON, DDSI, PROGRESS, AND OTHERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
10.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
11.REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES COMPLETING THE SUMMER 1997 SEMESTER.
12.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. FABRE - DENIAL
B. MCGLASSON - DENIAL
C. MORTAZAVI - DENIAL
13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
14.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
15.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
16.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO COUNTY AUDITOR'S REQUEST FOR LITIGATION INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE YEAR END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
17.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
18.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
19.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 3-006B, PARCEL #66 AND 66E; PROPOSED MANCHACA ROAD; (OWNER: CALGON TANGLEWOOD, LTD; SANFORD L. HURWITZ, DONALD HURWITZ AND ALVIN M. HURWITZ; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) 2
20.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
21.APPROVE, REJECT OR COUNTER COUNTER-OFFER FROM FELIX AND AMPARA SOTO FOR ACQUISITION OF 1.712 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND 5,400 SQ. FT. OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH TXDOT PARMER LANE EAST PROJECT/CIP PROJECT NO. 1-003. (GIESELMAN) (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
22.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: LLOYD DEAN LOWRY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERT WITNESS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JOHNSON V. GORENA AND TRAVIS COUNTY (JOHNSON; SMITH; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT 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.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING TOM STACY AS HE COMPLETES HIS TENURE AS CHAIR OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4.APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT MA950051, COMPUTER SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE LICENSE FOR 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL COMPUTER ROOM FROM NCR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,224.00.
C5.APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT MA 950050, COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FOR 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL COMPUTER ROOM FROM NCR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,395.60. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF BAYNET EQUIPMENT FOR INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FROM CAPCOCOMMUNICATIONS TO BE INSTALLED AT 314 WEST 11TH STREET, IN THE AMOUNT OF $171,217.00; A ONE YEAR WARRANTY WILL BE INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE THE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT MA950080, STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FROM WANG FOR THE HONEYWELL MINICOMPUTER LOCATED IN THE CSCD OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,898.68. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AVIATION HARDWARE AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS, IFB B970149-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, AVIALL, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, IFB #970150-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, DIAMONDSCAPE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,640.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: MULLICAN - COKER SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 2.341 ACRES - FRITZ HUGHES PARK ROAD.)
C11.APPROVE A SUBDIVISION FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GOVERNORS HILL AT BARTON CREEK (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 31.394 ACRES - BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD)
C12.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE BLUFFS SECTION ONE AT THE VILLAGES OF SPICEWOOD, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 28, 1997 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A TRIANGULAR PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO CONTAIN THE COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS FOREST WAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMM BRISTOL)
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 7, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1997.
2.APPROVE ORDER FOR THE FY 1998 BUDGET.
3.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCECORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF PARTNERSHIP INTEREST OF CHANNING'S MARK APARTMENTS, LTD. (OWNER OF CHANNING'S MARK APARTMENTS) FROM CHASEWOOD PARTNERS XI - AUSTIN TO MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO BOND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CHANNING'S MARK APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1985, AND TAKE APPRIOPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
3.CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INDUCEMENT RESOLUTIONS, AGREEMENTS TO ISSUE BONDS, AND FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR GNU, LTD. ANDSWEETWATER HARDIN, LTD. FOR FINANCING OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT ON WILLIAM CANNON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE EAST OF INTERSTATE 35, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
4.APPROVE MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 23 AND 30, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS.
5.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 23 AND 30, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION, AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS, AND FILING OF APPLICATION WITH BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR CCIR OF TEXAS CORPORATION PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1997, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (I J S): (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
A. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM NEGOTIATING TEAM;
B. DISCUSS I J S BUDGET, GIVE STAFF DIRECTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO FACILITATE FUNDING AND PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM;
C. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES, AMA, TIBURON, DDSI, PROGRESS, AND OTHERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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