Travis County Commssioners Court
October 14, 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, October 14, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DAY OF ATONEMENT IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ENCOURAGING ALL RESIDENTS TO WORK TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING WEEK OF OCTOBER 12 - 18, 1997 AS "FLU FIGHT WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
4.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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF PHASE IA PROJECT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE.
6.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION CONCERNING THE ADDITION OF 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)
7.APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROCESS, MEMBERSHIP AND STAFFING SUPPORT FOR AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND PROPOSE CHANGES IN THE RULES RELATING TO ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
8.APPROVE PROPOSED FEE INCREASES FOR THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC) FOR FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
9.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO THE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND FOUNDATION HEALTH CORPORATION AFFILIATE(S). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT TO AND RENEWAL OF PROVIDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC. (ORIGINAL CONTRACT ASSIGNED BY SETON HEALTH PLAN, INC. TO VISTA HEALTH PLAN, INC.
11.RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON HELICOPTER PURCHASE NEGOTIATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
12.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. APPROVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED.
D. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: (A) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) ; (B) AQUINECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, LTD. (AMA); (C) TIBURON, INC. (D) DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC. (DDSI); AND (E) PROGRESS, (F) Q I V, AND (G) INACOM, AND OTHERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
13.A. APPROVE PRINTING OF OVER 500 COPIES OF INFORMATION BROCHURE ENTITLED "1997 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION". (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ELECTIONS.
14.A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE LULING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION COOPERATIVE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE LULING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
16.APPROVE TNR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE REPETITIVE FLOOD LOSS PROPERTIES; AND, APPROVE A STATEMENT FROM THE COURT CERTIFYING THAT TRAVIS COUNTY IS ABLE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL OBLIGATION OF AT LEAST 25% COST SHARE UNDER THIS PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SPRINGBROOK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., FOR A NON-STANDARD HANDRAIL IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF BENGAL LANE, A STREET IN SPRINGBROOK CENTER PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF CEDAR PARK AND WILLIAMSON COUNTY FOR FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EXTENSION OF ANDERSON MILL ROAD FROM RM 620 TO FM 1431 IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.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
21.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
22.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
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CUMMINS, TWC# 97-048648. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
24.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KIRBYVILLE I.S.D. VS. W.R. GRACE, CAUSE NUMBER 1:97CV347 (GRACE; ALESHIRE; ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS WERE ADDED:
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 2-019, PARCEL NO. 4, BARBARA BOHLS FREEMAN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (BOHLS FREEMAN; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY)1
26.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 THE COUNTY ATTORNEY)1
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; USDC NUMBER 1-94-CA-561-SC, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
28.DISCUSS POTENTIAL LAND ACQUISITION FOR PROPOSED SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK IN PRECINCT FOUR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
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 APPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN MCCORQUODALE (PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AGENCY CATEGORY) AND REAPPOINTMENT OF RON LEHMAN (PRIVATE-LARGE CATEGORY) AND BILL MCLEMORE (CBO CATEGORY) TO THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C4.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
C5.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR INMATES, THAD H. GILLESPIE, D.D.S., NOT-TO-EXCEED $121,000. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0097-RG, FALCON BROS. MORTUARY SERVICES, TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/31/96; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN IFB# B970714, 1997 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, MUNIZ CONCRETE AND CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,944.20.
C8.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 1, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN THE BEND SECTION ONE AT THE VILLAGES OF SPICEWOOD, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SPRINGBROOK CENTER PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LINDEN ROAD SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 24 LOTS -70.8589 ACRES - LINDEN ROAD). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
THE FOLLOWING WERE ADDED AS ADDENDUM:
A.1APPROVE A NEW ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT IN HAMILTON POOL PRESERVE GRANTING PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. AN EASEMENT ACCORDING TO THE FIELD NOTES ATTACHED TO THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
A.2ACCEPT THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES GRANT AWARD OF $270,000.00 FROM TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. (TCADA) FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 14, 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, OCTOBER 14, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES WITH BORROWING PROCEEDS (AUSTIN HEIGHTS APARTMENT PROJECT); AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND FILING OF APPLICATION WITH BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR PSL HOUSING, LTD., FOR APPROXIMATELY 215 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TO BE LOCATED ON U.S. 290, APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF U.S. 71, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ADDED:
3.CONSIDER ADOPTION OF INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION, AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS, AND FILING OF APPLICATION WITH BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR COLLIER RANCH LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 180 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT RIVERSIDE DRIVE AND WILLOW HILL DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AND
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
AND
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 CORPORATIONS. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 , 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. APPROVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE
INCURRED.
D. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING: (A) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) ; (B) AQUINECK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, LTD. (AMA); (C) TIBURON, INC. (D) DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC. (DDSI); AND (E) PROGRESS, (F) Q I V , (G) INACOM, AND OTHERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
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