Travis County Commssioners Court
February 10, 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, February 10, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CLARENCE HICKS FOR HIS 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.ACCEPT DONATION FROM TARGET CORPORATION OF 600 STUFFED TEDDY BEARS AND AUTHORIZE STARFLIGHT TO ATTEND THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ON FEBRUARY 15, 1998. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
5.CONSIDER ACCEPTING PORTIONS OF GILBERT ROAD, NEZ PERCE TRACE AND ALL OF CHURCH LANE INTO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
6.DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON REQUEST FROM AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND EDWARD'S AQUIFER JURISDICTIONS FOR COUNTY INVOLVEMENT IN THEIR MAY 2, 1998 JOINT ELECTION.
7.APPROVE A MAIL-OUT OF APPROXIMATELY 900 LETTERS TO ELECTION NIGHT WORKERS.
8.APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF BROCHURES FOR FUNDRAISING EVENT BENEFITTING THE RSVP PROGRAM - TO BE INSERTED WITH PAYROLL CHECKS OF 2/13/98. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
9.APPROVE AWARD OF STATE CATALOG CONTRACT AWARD TO MONARCH SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ESTIMATED SIXTY (60) PRINTERS COUNTYWIDE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A MAN AND MATERIAL HOIST IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER IFB NO. B980010-MB, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER EMSCOR CHAMPION SALES AND RENTALS, INC. (CHAMPION ELEVATORS), IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,434.00, ($56,254.00, BASE BID PLUS $33,180.00, ADD ALTERNATE NO. 1). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
12.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
13.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
14.RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: ACCEPT OR REJECT OFFER ON TAX SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3104 BESSIE AVENUE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
15.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #18, 18S; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
16.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #22, 22S; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
17.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #23, 23S; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
18.AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #24, 24S; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (AUGUSTINE RAMIREZ; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
19.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON RIGHT-OF-WAY RELATING TO TRAVIS OAKS DRIVE; (GIBBS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
20.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (LAWS; FRASIER; COMPENSATION ISSUES). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
21.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JAMES WALTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ALLEN EVANS, P.A.; (WALTON; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
22.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
23.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
24.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CRESENCIO HERNANDEZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL; (HERNANDEZ; FRASIER; VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
25.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
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 FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES: SEPTEMBER 10, 1997 (BUDGET MARK-UP SESSION); DECEMBER 30, 1997; JANUARY 6, 1998; AND JANUARY 26, 1998 - 6 P.M. MEETING).
C4.APPROVE NO COST EXTENSION OF VICTIM SERVICES 2000 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
C5.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON 1998 CONTRACT WITH UNIVERSITY YWCA FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO A WORLD FOR CHILDREN FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1997 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0130-JP, CDC CARPETS, FOR FLOOR COVERING, TIME AND MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/18/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE RE-AWARD OF STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF FILE SERVERS TO SANDSTONE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $35,360.20. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH FATHER GILES AMARASEKEVA, CONTRACT #PS960148KW, PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT CHAPLAIN SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ELEVEN (11) FORD CROWN VICTORIAS FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,809.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF TWO (2) GMC 1/2-TON PICKUPS FOR FACILITIES MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,890.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0129-JP, VULCAN MATERIAL COMPANY, FOR TRAP ROCK GRADE 5; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/18/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0118-JP, ALAR MOVING & STORAGE CO., FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/4/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PHASE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT, IFB #B980020-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, DEALERS ELECTRIC CO., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $13,485.50. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C16.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 97T0113-BA FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES (COUNTYWIDE); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/4/97; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR A 12-MONTH RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C17.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 3, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE LAST 1126' OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OAK GROVE BOULEVARD, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE ADDED:
A.1RECEIVE AND DISCUSS INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM PROJECT UPDATE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A.2DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS FOR:
A. TNR - SETTLE
A.3RECEIVE 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) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN 551.071.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 10, 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, FEBRUARY 10, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING STATUS OF STRUCTURE OF 1998 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST FROM MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO RELEASE DEED RESTRICTIONS AND GUARANTY AGREEMENT AND TO ASSIGN DEED OF TRUST RELATING TO CHANNING'S MARK APARTMENTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
3.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, KLLP. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, KLLP. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, KLLP. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, KLLP. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
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