Travis County Commssioners Court
December 2, 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, December 2, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION THANKING COMMISSIONER BISCOE FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
2.APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN EASTSIDE STORY PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY YOUTH. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
3.ACCEPT GRANT FROM THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIVING MASKS.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
5.APPROVE REVISED CHAPTER 84, SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBSTANDARD ROAD CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.A. REVIEW AND DISCUSS 9-1-1 RURAL ADDRESSING QUARTERLY STATUS REPORT.
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE AND 9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7.APPROVE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR HELICOPTERS.
8.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE AND FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR THE STAR FLIGHT HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE HANGAR PROJECT.
9.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING STRATEGIES, SCHEDULES, AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE.
10.A. REVIEW AND APPROVE BUDGET ORDER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FY 1997 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
B. REVIEW AND APPROVE BUDGET ORDER FOR THE ISSUANCE OF FY 1997 PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 1997 ELECTION.
11.A. ADOPT ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
B. GIVE ALL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS NECESSARY FOR ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND BONDS APPROVED AT THE NOVEMBER, 1997 ELECTION.
12.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK FOR HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND VOLUNTEER/MENTOR RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUESTS FOR SERVICES (RFS) RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE TRANSITION COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
13.AUTHORIZE THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (I T S) DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON PROPOSED FORMAT FOR CONTRACTS TO BE USED WITH 1997 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CAN) (HUMAN SERVICES) AGENCY CONTRACTS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
15.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING WHETHER TO EXEMPT FROM COMPETITION CONTRACTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE.
16.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)
17.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
18.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE QUALIFIED, TOP RANKING VENDOR FOR THE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, HAMMERMAN & GAINER, RFS# S970144-OJ. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
19.APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY JUDGE AND TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR THEUSE OF STATE OF TEXAS AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
20.APPROVE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $726.10 TO HARRY E. MONTANDON.
21.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
22.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR TITLE IV-E LEGAL COSTS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SPEED STEP (TEXAS HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM) FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
23.APPROVE CLEARVIEW AGREEMENT WITH CNA FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR ROCIP, RFP R970153-OJ.
24.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)
25.A. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PHASING AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY LTD. FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 3. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY, LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE POINTE RESACA BOULEVARD. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR LAKE POINTE RESACA BOULEVARD, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
D. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION THREE, PHASE 4 - (LONGFORM - LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 47 LOTS -13.8595 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD -VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY LTD. FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 3, PHASE 4:
A. FOR BOUNDARY STREET SIDEWALKS
B. FOR INTERNAL STREET SIDEWALKS
C. FOR COMPLETION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE.
27.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH PULTE HOME CORPORATION FOR COMPLETION AT GREAT OAKS AT SLAUGHTER CREEK, PHASE B. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: GREAT OAKS AT SLAUGHTER CREEK PHASE B - (LONGFORM -FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 62 LOTS -23.56 ACRES - KAISER) (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
28.A. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDER OAKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,822.00 FOR WEBBERWOOD RIDGE SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: WEBBERWOOD SECTION THREE - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 33 LOTS - 133.884 ACRES -WEBBERWOOD WAY) (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
29.DISCUSS ISSUES AND ALTERNATIVES TO A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO: OVERLOOK AT BULL CREEK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
30.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES PROGRAM BUDGET RECONCILIATION AND ADJUSTMENTS.
31.DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MARKET SALARY SURVEY ISSUES:
A. GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS
B. COMPENSATION TIME
C. VARIANCES
D. 30% SALARY INCREASE REVIEW
32.APPROVE ADOPTION OF CONTROL AUTHORIZATION FILE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MARKET SALARY SURVEY PAY ADJUSTMENTS.
33.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
34.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
35.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TEXAS DAILY NEWSPAPER ASSOC., ET AL. V. HONORABLE DAN MORALES, ET AL. - CLASS ACTION NO. 97-08930) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-019, PARCEL 19; PROPOSED DESSAU ROAD NORTH EXTENSION; (OWNER: NAJIB F. WEHBE; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 &2
37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS, LTD.; (LAURELWOOD; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38.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
39.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WALT G. BIRCHFIELD ET AL. VS. PURCELL TIRE AND RUBBER CO., BRANDES BROTHERS CONSTRUCTORS, INC., L.W. PARKER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (BIRCHFIELD; GIESELMAN; LITIGATION; VACATION OF GINGER STREET) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40.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
41.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
42.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER-OFFER ORSETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENT CULLISON V. VIVIAN INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, INC., ET AL; (CULLISON; RI RICH; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
43.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
44.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
45.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
46.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FRED ESPINOSA V. JASON JEWERT (CIVIL CASE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
47.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TIMOTHY J. CANFIELD V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ETAL. (KEEL; CIVIL CASE) (REQUETED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
48.DISCUSS AND APPROVE SALARY COMPENSATION MATRICES FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, AND COUNTY JUDGE & COMMISSIONERS' STAFF. 3
49.ADDED ITEM - APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAVID & MARIA PAGLUICO D/B/A COCINITA DE LUCERO. 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 VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 28, 1997; RECONVENED MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1997; AND NOVEMBER 4, 1997.
C4.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CIRCLE C RANCH PH C SEC 4, SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C5.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH SPRINGBROOK SUBDIVISION, LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,727.00 FOR SPRINGBROOK PHASE 1-A AND SPRINGBROOK PHASE A SECTION 1-B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR SPRINGBROOK PHASE 1-A AND SPRINGBROOK PHASE A SECTION 1-B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO.
C6.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.
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCRDAP), WAYNE RADWANSKI, D.D.S. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2, BLOCK A, SPRINGBROOK COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 9.717 ACRES - SCHULTZ LANE) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: MANOR COMMERCIAL SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 6 LOTS - 28.717 ACRES -SPRINGDALE ROAD) (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: DEL VALLE SCHOOL TRACT -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 15.19 ACRES - ELROY ROAD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE VACATION OF JAMES GALLOWAY SUBDIVISION NO. 1. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR STONEY RIDGE SECTION 3-C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.A. APPROVE PARTIAL VACATION OF STONEY RIDGE PHASE A, SECTION IIIA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE PHASE A SECTION IIIA - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 72 LOTS - 16.179 ACRES - TICKFORD DRIVE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.A. APPROVE PARTIAL VACATION OF STONEY RIDGE PHASE A, SECTION IIIB. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE PHASE A SECTION IIIB - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTEDWITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 67 LOTS - 16.042 ACRES - ELROY ROAD). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WELLS BRANCH PHASE O SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C16.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE OF LOTS 2 AND 3, BLOCK D, VALLE VERDE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 2, 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.
2.APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D .#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 1997.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1997, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.CHOOSE FIRM TO SERVE AS SENIOR MANAGING UNDERWRITER/PLACEMENT AGENT FOR THE 1997 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE BOND PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1997, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS, PROVIDE INPUT AND GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EXTERNAL REVIEW TEAMS FOR PURCHASE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE 1997 CALENDAR YEAR.
ADJOURN
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