Travis County Commssioners Court
November 4, 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, November 4, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING JOE FARLEY FROM FULMORE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. MR. FARLEY WAS NAMED TEXAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND ADVANCES TO REPRESENT TEXAS IN THE NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION THIS SPRING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING VERNA BROWNING FOR HER NINETEEN (19) YEARS OF DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT TO AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
3.APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ARTHUR WILSON ON HIS TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4.APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING "LOS AMIGOS EN AZUL" FOR THEIR NOVEMBER 9, 1997 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER AT DANCE ACROSS TEXAS FEATURING DAVID LEE GARZA Y LOS MUSICALES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5.APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH AND RECOGNIZE NOVEMBER 4, 1997 AS "CUT DIABETES CULTURALLY DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
6.APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 11, 1997 "VETERANS DAY".
7.APPROVE A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE INTENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT ELECTRONIC ARREST REPORTING TO THE STATE OF TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
8.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
9.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.
10.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
11.APPROVE AMENDMENT #5 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES AS PROPOSED BY TRAVIS COUNTY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
12.APPOINT PROJECT MANAGER, PROJECT DIRECTOR, AND ANY COORDINATING COMMITTEE(S), FOR THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
13.A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONCOOPERATIVE OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING JUVENILE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
14.A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD ANDTHE 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 JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD AND THE LULING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.ADOPT OR AMEND BUDGET FOR CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED DURING FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
16.A. APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF THE ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM, RFP R970153-OJ, WITH THE BEST QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, CNA RISK MANAGEMENT, AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $66,000,000.00. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT FROM BANK ONE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CONTRACT WITH THE CARRIER FOR THE ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM, RFP R970153-OJ.
17.DISCUSS AND APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS BASED ON BIDS RECEIVED FROM THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS IN RESPONSE TO IFB NO. B970710-MB, CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROJECT, RELEASE 4 PACKAGE, FINISHES, SYSTEMS, AND EQUIPMENT, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. APPROVAL TO TRANSFER FY 1997 NET PARK REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $749,474.41 FROM THE LCRA PARKS ESCROW FUND TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S GENERAL FUND. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, FOR TITLE IV-A CERTIFICATION AGREEMENTS, FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
20.APPROVE APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE TO TEXAS JAIL STANDARDS #'S 259,314 AND 259,337 REGARDING ENTRANCE VESTIBULE ON BUILDING 9 AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX.
21.APPROVE THE FY 1998 ANNUAL WORK PLAN FOR THE TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
22.APPROVE A REQUEST TO INVOKE POLICE AUTHORITY TO ALLOW TNR DEPARTMENT TO INSTALL ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ON FERGUSON LANE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SANSOM ROAD AND ON SANSOM ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF BOSQUE LANE AND RUMBLE STRIP INSTALLATION ON FERGUSON LANE WEST OF SANSOM ROAD AND ON SANSOM ROAD BETWEEN FERGUSON LANE AND SPRINGDALE ROAD, A PILOT PROJECT TO DISCOURAGE CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
23.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DESSAU ROAD CLAIMS:
A. HOEFLING B. AYERS
C. NIELSON D. ENG
E. GRANT F. HAYWOOD
G. CICCOTTI H. NICHOLS
I. HOEFLING J. GILLIAM
K. GILLIAM L. HONG-SIK
M. TATUM N. DELEON
O. MORENO P. GUTIERREZ
Q. MATIAS R. HWY SAFETY SV
S. NGUYEN T. KRETSINGER
U. WAGGONER V. ROCK
W. CRAWFORD X. JONES
Y. BROOKER Z. ABELL
AA. FOWLER BB. BUTLER
CC. ELMORE DD. HANEY
EE. WARD FF. MAYES
GG. BRADFORD HH. FRYE
I I. REDDING JJ. FAGLIE
KK. PRICE LL. DECUIR
MM. MARTINKA NN. BECK
OO. HWY SAFETY SV PP. WHITE
QQ. SPENCER RR. TOLLETT
SS. KASPER TT. WHITING
UU. JONES VV. HWY
SAFETY SVC
WW. VALERGA
24.A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT TO SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN IFB# B970709-JJ, 1996 SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,042.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
25.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0179-JJ, 1997 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/15/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT PERIOD THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 1997. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.A. APPROVE APPLICATION TO TNRCC FOR TRANSFER OF SOLID WASTE STATION PERMIT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. 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)
C. TERMINATE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RESCARE SERVICES AT THE 620 TRANSFER STATION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
27.APPROVE THE RENEWAL AND SOLE SOURCE OF CONTRACT MA960256, PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE FOR ADULT PROBATION CLIENT SUPPORT AND UPDATE FROM THE SOFTWARE GROUP FOR $20,000.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
28.APPROVE PURCHASE THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (D I R) FOR PURCHASE OF DISASTER RECOVERY CONSULTING SERVICES FROM DATA LOCK, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00.
29.APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL AND MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT TO MA970030, SOUTHWESTCENTURY COMMUNICATIONS; MA970031, GRAYBAR ELECTRIC; MA970032, CMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.; MA970033, WILLIAMS TELECOMMUNICATIONS; MA970034, AUSTIN TECHNIDATA; MA970035, U.S. TELEPHONICS/INTERWEST; MA970036, ALLTEL SUPPLY, INC., FOR A COMBINED ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $263,154.42.
30.APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR BROKER SERVICES TO LOCATE NORTHEAST PARK SITE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
31.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONVERSION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S PAPER INDEXES TO COMPUTER DATABASE, EUROSOFT, INC., NOT-TO-EXCEED $223,913.55. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
32.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM & SUPPLIES, IFB 970151-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, WHITE PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES, ALKIT PRO CAMERA, B & H PHOTO VIDEO, J & L PHOTO SUPPLY, HPI INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
33.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
34.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SEC. 22, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
35.A. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WILDFLOWER SEC. 3, A SUBDIVISION INPRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR WILDFLOWER SEC. 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
36.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK RANCH, SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
37.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
38.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND CONSIDER THE IMPACT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 13 OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE RELATING TO DURATION OF PROJECTS, DEADLINES, SUBDIVISIONS, SITE PLANS, BUILDING PERMITS, AND WATERSHEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, AND GIVE DIRECTION CONCERNING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 82 OF TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL. 1
39.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
40.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING SETTLEMENT OFFER; GOURLEY V. MEEKS (NOTICE OF CLAIM SENT 10/2/97; LITIGATION PENDING). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
41.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. J.C. EVANS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., CAUSE NO. 97-01156. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
42.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
43.AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (DAVENPORT; ODEN; WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
ADDED ITEM:
44.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND JUDY FRANCES PAINTER V. ESCO ELEVATORS CORPORATION, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC. F/K/A/ MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY (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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING VOTING SESSIONS: AUGUST 11, 1997; AUGUST 13, 1997; AUGUST 14, 1997; AND OCTOBER 14, 1997.
C4.APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY BLACK AS PRECINCT 2 AND 3 JOINT APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C5.APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES; TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT #2. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960057LH, BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH TO ADD LEVEL 3 CARE AT A RATE OF $58.08 PER CLIENT, PER DAY FOR JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PLACED AT THIS FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0040-JP, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS FOR SOLAR & ALUMINUM SCREENS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/4/96; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 950041-RH, WITH BOISE CASCADE, FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH CONTRACT RENEWAL.
C9.DECLARE THE UNISYS 2200/400 WITH TWO (2) I P's , THREE (3) I O P's, 12 mw MEMORY, 9 BLOCK MUX CHANNELS, TWO (2) CONSOLES, FIVE (5) U36 TAPE DRIVES AND FIFTEEN HUNDRED (1500) ROUND 9 TRACK TAPES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE LOCAL TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION ONE-B - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 25 LOTS - 9.874 ACRES - INDIGO BROOM LOOP). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION FOUR -(LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 45 LOTS - 26.535 ACRES - SENNA HILLS DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 4, 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, NOVEMBER 4, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1997. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIESDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION AND
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTCORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 1997. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
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