Travis County Commssioners Court
December 16, 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 16, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
Hearings and Resolutions
1.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)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.REVIEW, DISCUSS AND PROVIDE INPUT REGARDING THE COMMUNITY GUIDE DEVELOPED BY THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (C.A.N.)
4.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)
5.RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CASE-MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP's) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6.APPROVE LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR HELICOPTERS.
7.RECEIVE UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO FUND TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
8.A. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT CHARTER FOR THE COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. APPROVE STAKEHOLDER APPOINTMENTS FOR PARK BOND PROJECTS FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK, WEBBERVILLE PARK, NORTHEAST METRO PARK, AND MANSFIELD DAM PARK PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9.APPROVE AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR F.M. 1431. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
10.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
11.APPROVE APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO EXPIRE JANUARY, 1999.
12.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
13.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SUPERCYCLIST FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PHASE XVI FEMA EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR DEL VALLE TITLE V: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
14.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - SETTLE
C. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
D. DANIEL ZAMORA - SETTLE
E. MICHAEL MILLS - DENY
15.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
16.RECEIVE UPDATE ON AVAILABILITY OF DELTA DENTAL'S PREMIER PLAN TO TRAVIS COUNTY RETIREES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
17.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR FOUR (4) COUNTY CLERK CRIMINAL DIVISION EMPLOYEES.
18.A. DECLARE SURPLUS PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IN SALE OF TRANSFER STATION.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SOLID WASTEDISPOSAL SYSTEM, IFB# 970029SG, TO THE HIGH, QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC., FOR THE PRICE OF $230,250.00.
C. 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.
19.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)
20.APPROVE STATE CATALOG CONTRACT AWARD TO INACOM BUSINESS CENTERS FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ESTIMATED 200 COMPUTERS COUNTYWIDE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
21.APPROVE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A REFUND OF PROPERTY TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF $726.10 TO HARRY E. MONTANDON.
22.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.
23.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
24.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON TITLE CONCERNS BY JAY SOUTHWORTH ALONG CRYSTAL CREEK DRIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
25.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
26.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
27.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
28.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
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.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 SESSION OF NOVEMBER 18, 1997; AND AN EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUGUST 15, 1997.
C4.REAPPOINT CECILIA PIMENTEL TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR ATWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960084, TEJAS ELEVATOR COMPANY, ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/24/95 AND EXTENDS THROUGH 10/31/2000; MODIFICATION ADDS ADDITIONAL ELEVATOR SITES TO EXISTING CONTRACT; THE INCREASE TO CONTRACT IS $9,900; NEW ANNUAL CONTRACT TOTAL $626,900. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C6.APPOINT ELISABETH GEIBEL TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES; TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960084, TEJAS ELEVATOR COMPANY, ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/24/95 AND EXTENDS THROUGH 10/31/2000; MODIFICATION ADDS ADDITIONAL ELEVATOR SITES TO EXISTING CONTRACT; THE INCREASE TO CONTRACT IS $9,900; NEW ANNUAL CONTRACT TOTAL $626,900. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C8.APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS (FILE SERVERS) FOR COUNTYWIDE DEPARTMENTS FROM SANDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,890.49. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DENTAL SERVICES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TCRDAP), MICHAEL E. FOSTER, D.D.S. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C10.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)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 14, EL RANCHO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 3.901 ACRES - REATA DRIVE - MUSTANG RIDGE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 30, 1997 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1 BLOCK "A" AND A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 2 BLOCK "A" 71 WEST BUSINESS PARK, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BRISTOL)
C13.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)
C14.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)
C15.APPOINT THE COMMISSIONER OF PRECINCT THREE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION; TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 16, 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 THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES: JULY 1, 8, 15, AND 22, 1997; AUGUST 26, 1997; SEPTEMBER 2, AND 16, 1997; NOVEMBER 25, 1997; AND DECEMBER 2, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 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).
2.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.
3.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1997 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR $6,000,000 CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1997 (CCIR OF TEXAS CORP. PROJECT).
2.ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
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