Travis County Commssioners Court
November 25, 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 25, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CITY OF AUSTIN GRANT APPLICATION TO EPA'S BROWNFIELDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.APPROVE REVISED CHAPTER 84, SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBSTANDARD ROAD CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.A. DISCUSS AND APPROVE FINANCING AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE OF HELICOPTERS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE AND/OR LEASE OF HELICOPTERS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES, RFP# P970118-JP, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED PROPOSER, AMERICAN EUROCOPTER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,804,020.00.
C. APPROVE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR HELICOPTERS.
D. APPROVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED IN RELATION TO TWO (2) NEW, COMPLETELY EQUIPPED HELICOPTERS TO BE PLACED INTO SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY STAR FLIGHT EMS HELICOPTER PROGRAM. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
5.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR THE STAR FLIGHT HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE HANGER PROJECT.
6.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING STRATEGIES, SCHEDULES, AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE.
7.A. REVIEW AND APPROVE BUDGET ORDER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FY 1998 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
B. REVIEW AND APPROVE BUDGET ORDER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FY 1998 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 1997 ELECTION.
8.A. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT CHARTER FOR THE COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. DETERMINE ORGANIZATION, LOCATION, INSTRUCTIONS, AND BUDGET FOR COUNTY STAFF TO MANAGE BOND PROJECTS AND TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
9.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
10.A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER SECURITY AND FACILITY ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. RECEIVE UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
11.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CALDWELL-TRAVIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #304. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
12.APPROVE CONVEYANCE OF A 1.578 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, A 1.239 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, AND A 0.041 ACRE TRACT OF LAND TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE AS CONSIDERATION FOR LAND NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT MCKINNEY FALLS PARKWAY (ARTERIAL 5, 4-001B). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPROVE VARIANCE OF FISCAL POSTING PERIOD FOR HILCREST SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
14.APPROVE CLEARVIEW AGREEMENT WITH CNA FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR ROCIP, RFP R970153-OJ.
15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO CARTER AND BURGESS, INC. FOR HOWARD LANE PHASE 1, NOT-TO-EXCEED $482,601.00; HOWARD LANE PHASE 2 (OPTION), NOT-TO-EXCEED $250,000.00; LOHMANS CROSSING PHASE 1, NOT-TO-EXCEED $189,981.00; AND LOHMANS CROSSING PHASE 2 (OPTION), NOT-TO-EXCEED $250,000.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
16.APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT WITH MARTIN WORKS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNELPLACEMENT SERVICES FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PLACEMENT OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS, CERTIFIED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS, AND RELATED SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, LOC. GOVT CODE ANN., SECTION 262.023. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
17.APPROVE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING INTENT TO FINANCE EXPENDITURES TO BE INCURRED IN RELATION TO THE SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK, OR OTHER PROJECTS TO BE REIMBURSED FROM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION OR BOND FUNDS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
19.RECEIVE UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF DELTA DENTAL'S PREMIER PLAN TO TRAVIS COUNTY RETIREES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
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.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ARMADILLOS COFFEE CO., INC. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
22.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN CIBOLO MANUFACTURING INC., ET AL. V. CROSS EQUIPMENT CO., INC. ET AL. (PATENT LAWSUIT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TITLE TO THE OLD OAK HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
24.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING DRAINAGE DISPUTE WITH CAPITOL VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER-OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENT CULLISON VIVIAN INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, INC., ET AL; (CULLISON; RI RICH; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: CURTIS S. CANTWELL AND TAMMY CANTWELL V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN CONNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. 95-CA-648 (42 USC 1983) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.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
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN (REGINALD SWISHER V. KEEL, ET AL; CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-462-SS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BAMBI TEANEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (TEANEY; WILLIAMS; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.APPROVE AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS WITH SIMON ROBINSON, AL ROBINSON, LAURA MAE ROBINSON EAST, JAMES A. ROBINSON, EUGENE ROBINSON, EMSY ROBINSON, ULYSSES ROBINSON, JR., AND JOSEPH E. ROBINSON, (THE "ROBINSONS"), REGARDING ADDITIONAL 0.615 ACRES OF TEMPORARY PONDING OF STORM WATER RUN-OFF DURING 100-YEAR STORM EVENT ON SIMON ROBINSON, ET AL, TRACT ON HOWARD LANE CIP PROJECT NO. 2-004. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.DISCUSS AND APPROVE SALARY COMPENSATION MATRICES FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, AND COUNTY JUDGE & COMMISSIONERS' STAFF. 3
ITEM ADDED
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN AMANDA MCINTOSH ET AL V. CAP. METRO. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ET AL; CAUSE NO. 96-14728. 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 PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C4.A. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE 1997 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONTRACTS.
(REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON TERMINATION OF 1997 (CAN) CONTRACT WITH SECOND MILE - EXTRA MILE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MHMR FOR CARE PROGRAM. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
D. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON FIRST AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MHMR HOMELESS SERVICES FOR SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C5.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LETI STUMPFF FOR OPERATION BROWN SANTA TOY DISPLAY AT COURTHOUSE AND STOKES BUILDING AND AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF FLYERS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLING IN DOWNTOWN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C7.APPROVE ADDITIONAL WATER AND WASTEWATER EASEMENT AND LETTER AGREEMENT TO THE LCRA FOR SERVICE TO TNR SATELLITE 3. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C8.APPROVE TEXAS ANTIQUITIES PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR AN ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF WILD BASIN PRESERVE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR ELM CREEK RANCH SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0094-OJ, WORKERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/26/96; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND INCREASES THE MONTHLY RATE TO $7,386.00 PER MONTH. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF WIDE-AREA-NETWORK EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT ENTERPRISE NETWORK SYSTEMS UPGRADE FROM RACAL DATACOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,731.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.APPROVE PRINTING OF 3,500 MESSAGE CARDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF CARDS AND RED RIBBON WITH COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAYCHECKS OF DECEMBER 15, 1997 FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S ANTI-DWI PROGRAM.
C13.APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DISHWASHING & LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, IFB 980001-RH, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ECOLAB, INC. IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $82,556.52. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS - FULL SIZE (2 EA.) IFB 970156-RH, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, LAWRENCE MARSHALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,471.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C16.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 20 COPIERS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY OFFICES, FROM MONROE SYSTEMS FOR BUSINESS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,648.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C17.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 97T0092-JP, FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/17/96; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION; CONTRACT IS FOR AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $20,838.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C18.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: VISTA BUSINESS PARK III - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS -3.61 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY AND THREE POINTS ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C19.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HILLCREST SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 90 LOTS - 20.59 ACRES - MANCHACA ROAD) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C20.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 6, TRAVIS VISTA SECTION 2, PHASE B - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 0.3329 ACRES -TRAVIS VIEW LOOP) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C21.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: DEERWOOD - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 89.830 ACRES - PEARCE LANE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 25, 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 FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE ALDERBROOK APARTMENTS IN PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 10, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADJOURN
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