Travis County Commssioners Court
December 9, 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, December 9, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE GOAL OF ENDING THE PRACTICE OF KILLING ADOPTABLE ANIMALS BY THE YEAR 2000, BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN ANIMAL CENTER.
2.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WILSON PARKE AVENUE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
4.APPROVE REVISED CHAPTER 84, SUBSTANDARD ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBSTANDARD ROAD CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
5.A. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 10 OF TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL (ADDING SECTION 10.095: YEAR 2000 PROJECT INCENTIVE PAY PROGRAM)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.DISCUSS AND CLARIFY ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4.1 (a) (2) AND 4.1 (b) OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PERTAINING TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PLAN (BCP). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
7.APPROVE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR HELICOPTERS.
8.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)
9.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF JONESTOWN FOR THE EXPANSION SPACE LOCATED AT 18649 HIGHWAY 1431, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RURAL CENTER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.RECEIVE UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
12.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)
C. APPROVE STAKEHOLDER APPOINTMENTS FOR PARK BOND PROJECTS FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK, WEBBERVILLE PARK, NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
14.APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO EXPIRE JANUARY, 1999.
15.APPOINT PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FILL EXPIRED APPOINTMENT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
16.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
17.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY TO PROVIDE PARTIAL FUNDING FOR INVESTIGATOR TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CAPITAL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
18.DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MARKET SALARY SURVEY ISSUES:
A.GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS
B.VARIANCES
C. 30% SALARY INCREASE REVIEW
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR FOUR (4) COUNTY CLERK CRIMINAL DIVISION EMPLOYEES.
21.RECEIVE UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF DELTA DENTAL'S PREMIER PLAN TO TRAVIS COUNTY RETIREES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
22.A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM, IFB# 970029SG, TO THE HIGH, QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFIL, INC., FOR THE PRICE OF $230,250.00.
B. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL FOR THE USE OF COUNTY LAND ON RM 620 FOR A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSFER STATION.
23.APPROVE CERTIFICATION TO ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL STATING THAT COUNTY WILL COMPLY WITH NEW EPA REGULATIONS IN EXECUTINO OF GRANT FOR FUEL CONVERSIONS.
24.APPROVE REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR ARBITRAGE CALCULATION SERVICES, RFS# S970139SG, FIRST SOUTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
25.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710E, WIN-CON ENTERPRISES, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 GLAZING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NEW PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($62,050.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
26.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, RFS S970144-OJ, AND THE MEDICAL BILL AUDIT SERVICES, RFS S970143-OJ, TO THE BEST QUALIFIED OFFEROR. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
27.APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING QUITCLAIM DEED AND PROVISION OF SCHOOL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
28.APPROVE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $726.10 TO HARRY E. MONTANDON.
29.CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF UP TO $4,000,000 OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1987 (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
30.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR VICTIM ASSISTANCE UNIT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR MISDEMEANOR WARRANT SERVICE UNIT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
31.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
32.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
33.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
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKEAPPROPRIATE ACTION IN: ROSIE CAROTHERS V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35.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) 1
36.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
37.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
38.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN FRED ESPINOZA V. JASON JEWERT (CIVIL CASE) (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 VOTING SESSIONS OF NOVEMBER 10, 1997 AND FOR NOVEMBER 13, 1997, POSTED FOR 9:00 A.M. AND 1:30 P.M.
C4.APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF REUBEN R. MCDANIEL, JR. TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C5.REAPPOINT DAVID LUTHER TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #3 (OAK HILL) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.REAPPOINT CLAUDE GREEN TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #5 (MANCHACA) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C7.REAPPOINT COMER TUCK TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #5 (MANCHACA) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.REAPPOINT TERRY BROWDER TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #6 (HUDSON BEND) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.REAPPOINT DR. WALTER MEYER TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #9 (WESTLAKE) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.REAPPOINT BETTY COOK TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #9 (WESTLAKE) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C11.APPOINT KENTON CAMPBELL TO TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 (CE-BAR) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97AE601-MB, PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ, PHASE 1A DESIGN AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, AT A COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $63,928.00 ($50,892 FOR BASIC SERVICES AND A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $13,036 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO STATE PURCHASE ORDER 117139 FOR PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE OF VENDOR NAME ON THE PURCHASE ORDER.
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVACR AIR FILTRATION SERVICE, IFB# B980008-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AIR SANITATION, INC., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $37,202.50. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THERMAL INSULATED TRAYS, IFB# B970158-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, PASCO BROKERAGE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,270.00. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C16.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0110, SAFE ENVIRONMENT, INC., FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED BYCOMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 28, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION.
C17.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACTS NO. 97T0107-RG THRU 97T0109-RG, DEALERS ELECTRIC; GRAINGER AND OLDEN LIGHTING; LIGHTS & ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 28, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C18.APPROVE FY 1997 AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AUTOMATIC RENEWAL CONTRACTS: (A) PROJECT CARE; (B) CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, (C) SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C19.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)
C20.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE PHASE IV- A & IV-B (LONGFORM - LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 103 LOTS - 35.040 ACRES -NAPA DRIVE - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ)
C21.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION 5 - (LONGFORM - LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 93 LOTS - 34.5735 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C22.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 30, 1997 TO APPROVE A REQUEST TO INVOKE POLICE AUTHORITY TO ALLOW TNR TO INSTALL ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL SIGNING ON APPLEGATE DRIVE AT BOTH INTERSECTIONS OF SOMERSET AVENUE AND RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER TRAFFIC CALMING SYSTEMS (RPMTCS) AT FOUR (4) LOCATIONS ON APPLEGATE DRIVE, BETWEEN MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD AND BLUFF BEND DRIVE, BETWEEN BLUFF BEND DRIVE AND WALNUT BEND DRIVE, BETWEEN THE EAST TERMINUS OF SOMERSET AVENUE ANDNEWPORT AVENUE AND BETWEEN THE CITY LIMITS OF AUSTIN AND DESSAU ROAD, AS A PILOT PROJECT TO CALM AND DISCOURAGE THROUGH TRAFFIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C23.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WILSON PARKE AVENUE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 9, 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, DECEMBER 9, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF UP TO $4,000,000 OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1987 (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) INCLUDING ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR NOVEMBER 18 AND 25, 1997.
3.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATIONS.
ADJOURN
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