Travis County Commssioners Court
February 17, 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 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 1998 CONNIE YERWOOD CONNER AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING THAT HAS BEEN AWARDED TO TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS BY THE GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (GFOA) FOR ITS COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 44 AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 45 SANDY SHORES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON METHODS OF PROVIDING PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING THE 1997-2002 BOND PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM STAFF REGARDING MARCH, 1998 HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGES TO FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS FOR PORTIONS OF PRECINCTS ONE, THREE AND FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7.AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER MARGARET GOMEZ TO SIGN AND EXECUTE REAL ESTATE CLOSING DOCUMENTS AS NEEDED TO PURCHASE LAND FOR SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER NEGOTIATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON THE 1997 PARK'S BOND PROJECTS WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A. CARTER & BURGESS, INC. TEAM (CARTER & BURGESS, INC; MARTINEZ, WRIGHT, & MENDEZ, INC.; DAVCAR ENGINEERING SERVICES; WINTEROWD ASSOCIATES, INC.; LARAINE LASDON & ASSOCIATES, INC; ROBERT BURNS) FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES ON NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK.
B. CARTER & BURGESS, INC. TEAM (CARTER & BURGESS, INC; MARTINEZ, WRIGHT, & MENDEZ, INC.; DAVCAR ENGINEERING SERVICES; WINTEROWD ASSOCIATES, INC.;) FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES ON MANSFIELD DAM PARK.
C. HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF LIGHTING FOR THE SOCCER FIELDS IN THE WEBBERVILLE PARK.
9.APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR BITTING SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND OLD KIMBRO ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT, RFQ #Q980019JJ, KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
10.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING FINAL SUMMARY REPORT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PREPARED BY PWH/NBBJ IN ASSOCIATION WITH JUSTICE SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING BUDGET AND FUNDING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST AND APPROVAL FOR AE TO PROCEED INTO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE OF PROJECT BASED ON APPROVED CONSTRUCTION COST. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11.DISCUSS PROPOSAL TO EXPEDITE LOHMANS CROSSING 1997 CIP PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR $375,846 WITH HNTB CORPORATION FOR FINAL DESIGN OF SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 1998 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM PROJECTS LIST IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR BURNET ROAD PROPERTY BETWEEN W/M INVESTMENTS #6 AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF REROOF AT 1101 NUECES STREET TO LAW ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $6,265.00 ($5,965.00 BASIC FEE AND $300 FOR REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF THREE (3) FORD 1/2 -TON PICKUPS FOR THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,829.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT WITH CAMELOT CARE CENTERS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF INTENSIVE IN-HOME FAMILY PRESERVATION SERVICES FOR JUVENILES AT RISK OF PLACEMENT OUTSIDE THE HOME FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, LOC. GOVT. CODE ANN., SECTION 262.023. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.REVIEW AND APPROVE SIGNING OF THE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997 FINANCIAL AUDIT PERFORMED BY DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
21.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM ) SERIES 1998A BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
22.A. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT TWO AND CONSTABLE, PRECINCT FIVE.
B. APPROVE ADDITION OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE TO THE FLEET AS AN AUXILIARY VEHICLE.
C. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE USE OF CONSTABLE'S OFFICE VEHICLES AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
D. APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS VEHICLES TO THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICES FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE ABSENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
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 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
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL #1; DEE GABRIEL COLLINS ROAD (FORMERLY SCENIC LOOP); (SHANNON L MADISON; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (WORMSTADT: TEXAS COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS NO. 31C960940. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 3
27.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
28.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
29.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 CIVILRIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.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
31.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
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (GALVAN; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). (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.APPOINT NANCY N. WILLIAMS TO THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C4.A. REAPPOINT S.J. FOWLER TO THE BOARD OF ESD #12 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 1999.
B. APPOINT CAROL OLWEN TO THE BOARD OF ESD #12 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C5.APPROVE THE UNENCUMBERED TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR TWO JUVENILE COURT EMPLOYEES (ONE FOR $335.72 AND THE OTHER $127.00) FOR A TRAINING CONFERENCE IN VIRGINIA "WORKING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSING YOUTHS."
C6.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR DEL VALLE SAFE SCHOOLS (HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR GANG INTERVENTION/URBAN YOUTH CORPS (HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ST. JOHNS SAFE SCHOOLS (HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
E. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVES PROJECT (JUVENILE COURT)
F. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (TCADA) FOR TRAINING/JOSATS FOR JUVENILE COURT.
C7.APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES AND HOURS FOR EARLY VOTING FOR THE MARCH 10, 1998 DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY CITY OF LAKEWAY, TO PROVIDE 1-1/2" HOT MIX OVERLAY ON THE REQUESTED CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA, TO PROVIDE 1-1/2" HOT MIX OVERLAY ON THE REQUESTED STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C10.APPROVE WACKENHUT RECOMMENDATION OF AMANDA LEE-PLAISANCE FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710C, CCC GROUP, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 SECURITY AND DETENTION SYSTEMS PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($194,853.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710I, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 ELEVATORS PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($67,175.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710G, W.E. IMHOFF D/B/A INTERTECH FLOORING, CJC RELEASE 4 RESILIENT FLOORING AND CARPETING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($99,060.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710D, SCHNURR, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 PAINTING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($66,484.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CHEVROLET 3/4-TON PICKUP FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,806.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C16.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD CROWN VICTORIA FOR THE JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,693.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C17.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0158-JP, HUTTON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR TWO-WAY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/23/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C18.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING MIX, IFB# B980031-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $138,030.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C19.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 3, 1998 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 1300' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT WEST OF TORO CANYON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 400' SOUTH OF BUCKMAN MOUNTAIN ROAD TO BE KNOWN AS "FOSSIL RIM ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C20.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 44 AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 45 SANDY SHORES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 17, 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 17, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1998A. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 1998A INCLUDING ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION APPROVING, AMONG OTHER ITEMS, AN INDENTURE OF TRUST, BOD PURCHASE CONTRACT, PRIVATE PLACEMENT AGREEMENT AND ORIGINATION, SALE AND SERVICING AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
3.TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AMENDMENT OF CORPORATION'S INVESTMENT POLICY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
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