Travis County Commssioners Court
January 13, 1998
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, January 13, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A 30 DAY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF YAGER LANE AT FM 734 (PARMER LANE) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
3.AMEND CHAPTER 64 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (ISSUING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FLOOD PLAIN) TO AUTHORIZE A PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS ON CERTIFIED FLOATING STRUCTURES IN THE LAKE AREA ONLY.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE TECHNICALLY PREFERRED ALIGNMENT FOR STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN THE VICINITY OF NORTHEAST METRO PARK AND RECOMMEND COUNTY PREFERENCES TO TEXASDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
5.CONSIDER ITEMS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE COUNTY'S CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX), UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 1998 AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX):
A. OPEN BIDS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX), THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 1998 AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX;
B. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX), TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
C. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 1998, TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
D. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX), TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
E. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 1998, (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $65,340,000;
F. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 1998, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $7,195,000; AND
G. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1998 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $10,890,000;
H. AUTHORIZE COUNTY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS, EXECUTE AND DELIVER SUCH DOCUMENTS AND PERFORM SUCH ACTS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND BONDS.
6.A. APPROVE 1998 PRIMARY ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
B. APPROVE 1998 PRIMARY ELECTION SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY.
7.GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR A/E SERVICES RFQ'S. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) OPTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9.A. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT CHARTER FOR THECOMMITTEE. (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)
10.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
11.APPROVE A 30 DAY TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF YAGER LANE AT FM 734 (PARMER LANE) IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
12.APPROVE AMENDMENTS AND RESOLUTION FOR "PARKS 2000: A MASTER PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS". (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TXDOT FOR STP-4C FUNDING (BLUFF SPRINGS SIDEWALKS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710H, B & B CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIORS, INC., CJC RELEASE 4, MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NEW PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($217,200.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710F, B & B CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIORS, INC., CJC RELEASE 4, DRYWALL AND CEILINGS PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NEW PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($237,200.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR $6,000.00 FOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) SOFTWARE MODULE TO HTE, INCORPORATED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR AVIONICS REPAIR AND SERVICE,, IFB# B980014-OJ, AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING OFFICE TO RESOLICIT BIDS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. ADDED ITEM: APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO GENERAL FUND FOR EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $150,000 TO FUND PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES BY HNTB, INC., FOR SOUTH EAST DISTRICT PARK.
19.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SPEED STEP (TEXAS HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM) FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ADDED:
C.UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM - COPSGRANT FUNDING
20.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. LEAH ANN SELLERS - SETTLE
21.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
22.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
23.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 MCKEE)
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 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
25.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
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CUMMINS, TWC# 97-048648. 1
27.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
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RIGHT-OF-WAY RELATING TO TRAVIS OAKS DRIVE; AND/OR AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION. (GIBBS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: DANIEL MAUL DEATH IN CUSTODY: (MAUL; FRASIER: TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERT WITNESS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENDA FAUST V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND JO ANNE CASON, (FAUST; KEEL; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY). (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 26, 1997; RECONVENED MEETING ON AUGUST 27, 1997; SEPTEMBER 2, 1997; SEPTEMBER 9, 1997; RECONVENED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1997; DECEMBER 8, 1997 AND DECEMBER 15, 1997.
C4.APPOINT ROSS NEWSOME TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5.APPROVE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH REBECCA MONAGHAN AND JIM MONAGHAN FOR IMPROVEMENT TO BLACK BEAR DRIVE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.DECLARE THE ATTACHED LIST OF PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE LOCAL TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACTS 96T0124-RH, 96T0125-RH, AND 96T0126-RH, FOR UNLEADED GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL; CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON FEBRUARY 27, 1996; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACTS 97T0125-RH AND 97T0126-RH FOR GRASS SEED AND WILDFLOWER SEED; CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED ON 2/11/97; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE PROPRIETARY LEGAL TREATISES FOR THE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY FROM MATTHEW BENDER & COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,819.93; A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE PARTS AND LABOR FOR A 206L-III, IFB# B980016-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, STANDARD AERO, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 13, 1998 , 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, JANUARY 13, 1998 , 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. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
3.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 23, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
3.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 23, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 23, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF UP TO $6,000,000 OF CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ADJUSTABLE RATE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998 (CCIR OF TEXAS CORP. PROJECT). (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CCIR OF TEXAS RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 OF ADJUSTABLE RATE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998 (CCIR OF TEXAS CORP. PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
3.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
4.APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 23, 1997 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1998, *** 1:30 P.M.***
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS ORGANIZATION, PLANS, AND BUDGET ISSUES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
2.DISCUSS SPACE ALLOCATION FOR COUNTY OFFICES.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1998, *** 5:30 P.M.***
314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.MEET WITH THE CITIZENS BOND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ORGANIZATION, PLANS, AND BUDGET ISSUES FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
ADJOURN
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