Travis County Commssioners Court
October 21, 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 21, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19 - 25, 1997 "WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE" IN TRAVIS COUNTY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN.
2.APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF PATTERSON ROAD ADJACENT TO BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ANNUAL BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY CARNIVAL. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
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.
5.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1997 LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.APPROVE VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CHAPTER 82.202 (d), IN PRECINCT ONE, FOR THE PROPOSED SILVER SPUR ACRES SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
7.A. ADOPT MASTER SCHEDULE OF FY 1998 AND FY 1999 BOND (INCLUDING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION) PROJECTS INCLUDING ANTICIPATED (1) AMOUNTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS TO BE BOND FUNDED, (2) DATE OR DATES FOR BOND ISSUANCE AND AMOUNTS OF EACH BOND ISSUE, (3) DATES FOR FORMAL APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR BOND PROJECTS, (4) INDIVIDUAL FINANCING PERIODS FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND (5) DATE OF COMPLETION OF EACH BOND PROJECT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. ADOPT NECESSARY ORDERS, GIVE STAFF DIRECTION, AND TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR ROAD, PARK, FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT PROJECTS DURING FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C. ADOPT AND/OR AFFIRM BUDGETS FOR VOTER-APPROVED BONDS FROM PRIOR YEARS AND FOR NOVEMBER, 1997 BONDS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
D. ADOPT BUDGETS FOR CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED DURING FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
8.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.
9.DISCUSS AND APPROVE A REQUEST BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE STATE COMPTROLLER TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF CAPITAL METRO. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON SECURITY ISSUES AT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
11.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)
12.DISCUSS AND DIRECT INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (I T S) TO PROVIDE SPECIAL PROGRAMMING SO THAT THE COUNTY AUDITOR MAY VIEW DETAILED INFORMATION ON COUNTY CLERK MENTAL HEALTH REVENUES WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE PATIENTS.
13.A. APPROVE PRINTING OF OVER 500 COPIES OF INFORMATION BROCHURE ENTITLED "TRAVIS COUNTY BOND ELECTION PARK DEVELOPMENT AND MKT TRAIL". (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 ELECTIONS.
14.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING GRANT, FOR T N R DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT GRANT, FOR T N R DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND 9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THE ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM, RFP R970153-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, CNA RISK MANAGEMENT, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $566,347.00 FOR 31 MONTHS OR $66,000,000.00 OF CONSTRUCTION, PLUS LOSS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSE AND DEDUCTIBLE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
16.APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING COMMENCEMENT OF NEGOTIATIONS WITH LAW ENGINEERING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL A/E SERVICES, RE-ROOF DESIGN OF THE COUNTY FACILITY AT 1101 NUECES STREET. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
17.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, IFB# B970029SG, TO THE HIGH, QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. FOR THE PRICE OF $230,250.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
18.AFFIRM URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION STUDY POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AND ACCEPT NEW GRANT FUNDS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
19.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SEC. 21, SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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 THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; USDC NUMBER 1-94-CA-561-SC, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
22.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
23.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
24.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER 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
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.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) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
28.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
29.GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN MEDIATION REGARDING EEOC COMPLAINT #31C971030. (PEREZ) (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.A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO RSVP CONTRACT WITH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO RSVP CONTRACT WITH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE TO DEOBLIGATE FUNDS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C4.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
C5.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THE EXTRADITION AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, RFP R970155-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, TRANSCOR AMERICA, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF RUBBER STAMPS, IFB B970152-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CITY STAMP & SEAL CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,467.20. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.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. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN IFB# B970703-JJ, 1996 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,281,719.35 AND APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FY 1998 PRE-ENCUMBRANCE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE RELEASE OF TITLES ON FOUR (4) WATER TRUCKS TO CHINATOWN WATER WORKS. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: PICADILLY RIDGE PHASE TWO SECTION TWO - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 41 LOTS - 6.42 ACRES - LOCH LINNE LOOP). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT WEST OF TORO CANYON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 400' SOUTH OF BUCKMAN MOUNTAIN ROAD TO "FOSSIL RIM ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF PATTERSON ROAD ADJACENT TO BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE ANNUAL BARTON CREEK ELEMENTARY CARNIVAL. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 21, 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 21, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER REQUEST FOR GRANT OF $300,000 TO MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE/UAE, INC. , FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR GRANT AWARD TO AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
3.APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
AND
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 , 1997, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.A. ADOPT MASTER SCHEDULE OF FY 1998 AND FY 1999 BOND (INCLUDING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION) PROJECTS INCLUDING ANTICIPATED (1) AMOUNTS FOR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS TO BE BOND FUNDED, (2) DATE OR DATES FOR BOND ISSUANCE AND AMOUNTS OF EACH BOND ISSUE, (3) DATES FOR FORMAL APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR BOND PROJECTS, (4) INDIVIDUAL FINANCING PERIODS FOR EACH CONTRACT, AND (5) DATE OF COMPLETION OF EACH BOND PROJECT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. ADOPT NECESSARY ORDERS, GIVE STAFF DIRECTION, AND TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PROCEED WITH ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS FOR ROAD, PARK, FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT PROJECTS DURING FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C. ADOPT AND/OR AFFIRM BUDGETS FOR VOTER-APPROVED BONDS FROM PRIOR YEARS AND FOR NOVEMBER, 1997 BONDS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
D. ADOPT BUDGETS FOR CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED DURING FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
2.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.
ADJOURN
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