Travis County Commssioners Court
January 20, 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 20, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING JIM SMITH, DIRECTOR, TRAVIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICE, FOR HIS SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
2.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 819 AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 820 APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
4.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
5.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 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
6.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND STATUS REPORT ON "WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE" SITE REGISTRATION APPLICATION PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
7.APPROVE THE USE OF STARFLIGHT HELICOPTERS FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
8.CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD JANUARY 17, 1998.
9.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.
10.APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING THE REGULAR MEETING DAY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA DEADLINES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
11.A. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE.
B. SELECT PUBLIC MEMBERS OF SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND ALTERNATES.
C. APPOINT ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
12.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN CONTRACT FOR THE SOUTH CONGRESS AVE. - OLTORF TO BEN WHITE BLVD. WATER AND WASTEWATER RELOCATION PROJECT TO SERVICE THE GARDNER-BETTS DEVELOPMENT AND/OR APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
13.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE 100% DESIGNDEVELOPMENT SUBMITTAL FROM CROSLIN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR DESIGN OF THE JUVENILE COURT EXPANSION AT GARDNER-BETTS.
14.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN G.O.P. INVESTMENTS AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SERVICES.
15.RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) OPTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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 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.APPROVE VARIANCE AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: ANGEL PASS SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 11 LOTS - 14.73 ACRES - CUESTA TRAIL). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR $6,000.00 FOR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) SOFTWARE MODULE TO HTE, INCORPORATED. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON A CENTRAL RECEIVING CONCEPT FROM THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21.APPROVE INTERLOCAL CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING WITH THE HOUSTON/GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (H-GAG). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22.APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING IN-HOUSE TRAINING FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE $16,000 EXPENDITURE FROM THE NATIONAL LAW CENTER, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION TRAINING.
23.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CIVIL COURTS JUSTICE SYSTEM (CCJS) NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND OPERATIONS MASTER PLAN, CGA CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., NOT-TO-EXCEED $89,950. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO JOSE I. GUERRA, INC., FOR THE MOORE'S CROSSING BRIDGE HISTORICAL RESTORATION PROJECT, NOT-TO-EXCEED $45,622.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE STATE/FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENTS, RFS S970079-OJ, TO THE TOP RANKED, QUALIFIED PROPOSER, DAVID M. GRIFFITH & ASSOCIATES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970061SG, RUST ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. (DBA RUST LICHLITER/JAMESON), PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 6, 1994; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PARMER LANE EAST AT A COST OF $17,810 AND A SCHEDULE EXTENSION OF FORTY-FIVE DAYS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
27.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS FOR GEOTECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES POOL CONTRACTORS; ENVIRONMENTAL DRILLING SERVICES, MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES, HBC ENGINEERING, FUGRO-MCCLELLAN, RABA-KISTNER-BRYTEST, MLA AND PSI; MODIFICATIONS WILL EXPAND THE EXISTING SERVICES UNDER EACH CONTRACT TO INCLUDE PAVEMENT DESIGN, FOUNDATION DESIGN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION WORK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710K, KANETZKY ELECTRIC, INC., CJC RELEASE 4, ELECTRICAL PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF NEW PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($159,500.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970226SG, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, CFX, INC.; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A CHANGE IN SCOPE FROM THE DESIGN FOR REPLACEMENT OF COUNTY BRIDGE NO. 111 ON OLD MANOR ROAD TO DEMOLITION AND INFILL OF THE BRIDGE AT A REDUCTION IN CONTRACT PRICE OF $2,798. THECONTRACTSCHEDULE WILL INCREASE BY 30 DAYS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 10, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
30.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON 1998 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (C.A.N.) CONTRACT FOR HUMAN SERVICES WITH AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING.
31.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR WEATHERIZATION FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
32.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 1997.
33.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
34.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR LAND AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT SOUTHEAST METRO PARK.
35.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
36.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
37.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.
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
38.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR C RANCH PHASE C, SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CIRCLE C RANCH, PHASE C SECTION EIGHT - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 145 LOTS- 33.4275 ACRES). (COMMISSIONER MOORE ) 1
39.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RIGHT-OF-WAY RELATING TO TRAVIS OAKS DRIVE; AND ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER, AND/OR AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION. (GIBBS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40.RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: ACCEPT OR REJECT SETTLEMENT OFFER ON ALLEGHENY MUTUAL BOND FORFEITURES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
41.DISCUSS THE EXERCISE OF OPTION AGREEMENTS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR PROPOSED NORTHEAST DISTRICT PARK IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
42.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
43.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
44.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
45.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICHARD CONNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL, (CONNER; KEEL; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
46.ADDED ITEM - RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: BRENDA FAUST V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND JO ANNE CARSON, (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 VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 16, 1997; SEPTEMBER 30, 1997; RECONVENED MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1997; AND DECEMBER 2, 1997.
C4.REAPPOINT S.J. FOWLER AND LERAY STANDARD TO THE BOARD OF TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12 FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON 12/31/99. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C5.APPROVE ORDER TO DIRECT DEPOSITING SALARY FUND MONIES INTO THE GENERAL FUND OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0854-MB, MW BUILDERS, INC., CJC RELEASE 2/3, FOUNDATIONS, STRUCTURAL, PRECAST PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE DELETION OF ALL PRECAST MEDALLIONS FROM PRECAST PANELS AT A COST REDUCTION OF ($15,512.00).
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES, IFB #B980015-OJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, BERGEN BRUNSWIG DRUG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF READER PRINTERS (2) @ $7,900 FOR TAX OFFICE IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,800. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT (1-CRAWLER-LOADER $120,730.00 AND 1 ROLLER, SELF-PROPELLED $39,675.46) FOR TNR IN THE TOTAL AMOUNTOF$160,405.46. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 300 & 301, TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION FIVE -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT -12.06 ACRES). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SOPHIE'S CHOICE SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4.597 ACRES - FM 620). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WILLOW RUN SECTIONS 1, 2, 6, 8, & 10A, SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BRATTON LANE 60 ACRES AND SHORELINE DRIVE TO FM 1325, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C14.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 819 AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 820 APACHE SHORES SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JANUARY 20, 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 20, 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 MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 30, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 30, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 30, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.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)
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 30, 1997, AND JANUARY 6, 1998.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 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.
ADJOURN
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