Travis County Commssioners Court
February 24, 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 24, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 4, BLOCK 32, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.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)
4.RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE YEAR 2000 PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
5.APPROVE JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE CITY OF LAGO VISTA FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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.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)
8.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR WILDFLOWER, SEC. 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING WILDFLOWER SECTION 3 - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 44 LOTS - 9.877 ACRES -SPRING HEATH ROAD, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9.REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON THE FOLLOWING 1997 CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) ROAD AND BRIDGE BOND PROJECTS WITH THE FOLLOWING FIRMS, RFQ Q980019JJ: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A. ESPEY, HUSTON, & ASSOCIATES, INC.; FOR THE CIP ROAD ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ON BRATTON LANE FROM MERRILLTOWN TO 850' NORTH OF GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, IN PRECINCT TWO.
B. MARTINEZ, WRIGHT & MENDEZ, INC.; FOR THE CIP ROAD ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ON FERGUSON ROAD FROM 300' NORTH OF WALL STREET TO SPRINKLE THENCE WESTWARD THROUGH NEW RIGHT-OF-WAY TO TUSCANY WAY, IN PRECINCT ONE.
C. GSG, INC.; FOR THE CIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ON THE BRADSHAW LANE BRIDGE (#431) OVER RINARD CREEK, IN PRECINCT FOUR.
D. DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC.; FOR THE CIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ON THE CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE (#233) OVER WILBARGER CREEK, IN PRECINCT TWO.
E. CFX, INC.; FOR THE CIP BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SUPPORT DOCUMENTS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ENGINEERING PLANNING, DESIGN, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS SERVICES ON THE SPRINKLE ROAD BRIDGE (#103) OVER WALNUT CREEK, IN PRECINCT ONE.
10.APPROVE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY ACCESS AND WORKING SPACE EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FOR MOYA PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11.APPROVE REJECTION OF DEDICATION AND COUNTY'S INTEREST, IF ANY, IN THAT CERTAIN 1.394 ACRE TRACT DEDICATED TO TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED IN VOLUME 12390, PAGE 863, OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.RECEIVE APPEAL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION THEREAFTER, FROM OLMOS ABATEMENT, INC., FOR DENIAL OF PAYMENT REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,438.25, UNDER CONTRACT NO. 97C0220-MB; REQUEST FOR PAYMENT WAS FOR EMERGENCY CLEAN UP OF MASTIC REMOVAL SOLVENT WHICH LEAKED TO THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE STOKES BUILDING DURING ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROCESS PERFORMED ON THE FOURTH FLOOR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER (SECTION 262.024, (a)(7) (A) ) FOR PROVISION OF ELECTIONS SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE AND APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECTIONS SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,860.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
15.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL TEXAS.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR STATE & LOCAL ASSISTANCE - 50 (FY'97) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR STATE & LOCAL ASSISTANCE - 50 (FY'98) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICES (RSVP GRANT) FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE JOSATS GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
F. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE DOE AND LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION GRANT FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
16.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
17.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
18.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
19.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
20.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
21.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; (HERNNDEZ; FRASIER; VIOLATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
22.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
23.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
24.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
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; RAYMOND ZAWLOCKI V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE, INC. TERRY KEEL; SHERIFF OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND CLYDE RUSSELL, (ZAWLOCKI; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT); PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.ADDED ITEM: - RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JAMES WALTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND ALLEN EVANS, P.A., (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) 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 JANUARY 13, 1998.
C4.REAPPOINT LARRY MCDONALD TO EMERGENCY DISTRICT #8 (PEDERNALES) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER, 1999. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5.REAPPOINT WARDALEEN BELVIN TO THE BOARD OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE ON 8/31/99. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C6.DISCUSS AND AMEND RATIFICATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLIES, ROOM PREPARATION, AND TRAINING FOR 9-1-1 PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710B, ISEC, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 MILLWORK PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE INCORPORATION OF PREVAILING WAGE SCALE, AT NO COST, AND FOR VALUE ENGINEERING/COST SAVINGS MEASURES WHICH CONSTITUTE A ($70,177.00) REDUCTION IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970324LH, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM. INC., FOR PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/19/97; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $453,000 TO $488,000 TO ADD PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE OF NOVELL NETWORK SOFTWARE VERSION 4.11 FOR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,580.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 98T0075BS, NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER, WINDOWS 95 TRAINING; CONTRACT APPROVED FEBRUARY 3, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL ALLOW 300 ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TRAINING ON WINDOWS 95 FOR A $7500 INCREASE AND EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD FOR TRAINING UNTIL MAY 31, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO MARTIN WORKS, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION THREE PHASE 2 - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE COUNTY - 31 LOTS - 8.2806 ACRES -BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION THREE PHASE 5 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 7.0205 ACRES - BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C14.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 13 AND 14, PICADILLY RIDGE PHASE THREE SECTION TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED -2 LOTS - .33 ACRES - LOCHALINE LOOP) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 17, 1998 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM ENGERMAN LANE TO "ENGELMANN LANE" FROM CAMERON ROAD TO THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY LINE AT COUNTY ROAD 129 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C16.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 17, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 25' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 11 ROCKCLIFF ESTATES, P.U.D., A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C17.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 17, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER FOR THE PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF AN ACCESS EASEMENT ON A PORTION OF LOTS 27, 28, AND 29 BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C18.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 17, 1998 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HENRY MARX LANE AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A CUL-DE-SAC AT THE END OF THE REMAINING RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C19.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 4, BLOCK 32, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES, SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C20.ADDED ITEM: - APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEEDS RIDGE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT -12.00 ACRES - KILLINGSWORTH LANE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1APPROVE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SUPPLEMENTAL FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR PRIORITY HIGHWAY PROJECTS INCLUDING SH 71 EAST, SH 130, SH 183N, AS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED BY THE AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION STUDY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 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.
2.APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D. #3 MINUTES FOR JANUARY 6, 1998 AND JANUARY 13, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONTRACT PAYMENT OF $300,000 TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOR RENOVATION TO THE ONE-STOP YOUTH CAREER CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1998 AND FEBRUARY 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 , 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS STARFLIGHT PROGRAM, CURRENT MISSION, AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO ACCOMODATE INTERFACILITY TRANSFERS.
ADJOURN
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