Travis County Commssioners Court
MARCH 3, 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, MARCH 3, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION WELCOMING THE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS OF MIROSHI TAKASHIMA, PRESIDENT, TOKYO ELECTRON TEXAS, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH , 1998 "TRAIL RIDE MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3.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)
4.APPROVE 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)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF ROW ON SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD, A PUBLIC STREET MAINTAINED BY TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7.CONSIDER SELLING SURPLUS RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM PARMER LANE EAST, PHASE I: AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT OF SAID SALE OF SURPLUS RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZE TNR TO PAY EXPENSES OF SALE UNTIL REIMBURSED BY PURCHASER; AND APPOINT COMMISSIONER MCKEE AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
8.APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT WITH FIRST RIVER PLACE RESERVE, LTD., TO GRANT THE COUNTY A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FILL MATERIAL FOR A COUNTY PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9.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)
10.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)
11.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)
12.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1998.
13.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE PLACEMENT OF PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PURCHASING OFFICE ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA.
14.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR VISITATION GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT (DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE).
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE EMERGENCY NUTRITION/TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM (ENTERP) GRANT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (TNRCC) FOR ROADSIDE SLOPE RESTORATION AT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY AND OASIS BLUFF (TNR DEPARTMENT).
15.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING PHASE 1 OF THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND ELECTION DIVISION PROGRAM.
(A.1) DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING INCLUDING THE ELECTION NIGHT OPERATIONS SPACE OF APPROXIMATELY 12,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND ELECTION DIVISION PROGRAM.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE STAR FLIGHT HANGAR PROGRAM.
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE T.C.S.O. COMMAND CENTER PROGRAM.
D. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE PROCESS FOR PROCURING THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, THE STAR FLIGHT HANGAR AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND CENTER UNDER A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
17.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE PHASE II OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES REORGANIZATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18.DISCUSS AND/OR APPROVE FY'99 MARKET SALARY SURVEY METHODOLOGY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR - SETTLE
B. CONSTABLE 5 - SETTLE
C. GARY BIGLEY - DENY
D. CURTIS BRASHER - DENY
E. JOHN WARREN - DENY
F. DESSAU CLAIMS - DENY
20.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
21.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
22.DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR PRESERVE SYSTEM REQUIRED BY BALCONES CANYONLAND CONSERVATION PLAN (PERMIT #PRT-788841). (COMMISSIONER MOORE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
23.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
24.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
25.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. (WILLIAMS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (WORMSTADT: TX COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS NO. 31C960940). (DINWIDDIE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 3
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: CHARLES MORRISON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (MORRISON; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN;
VICTOR WALLS V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (WALLS;
FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY
COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.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
30.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
31.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 20, 1998 AND JANUARY 27, 1998.
C4.APPROVE JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C5.AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO DEED RIGHT-OF-WAY TAKEN IN THE NAME OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR TXDOT FM 734 PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MINUTE ORDER AND ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
C6.APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY FOR AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF MANSFIELD DAM PARK. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7.APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR PFLUGERVILLE LOOP AND SCHULTZ LANE IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AVIONICS REPAIR AND SERVICES, IFB B980030-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN AVIONICS, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) GMC 3/4-TON PICKUPS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,615.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) CHEVROLET 3/4-TON PICKUPS FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,024.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0157-JJ, A & A STEAM COMPANY FOR CARPET CLEANING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 11, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION; AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $24,373.00.
C12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0109-RG, MEDIPRAX OXYGEN FOR MEDICAL GASES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 15, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12- MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0161-JP, H & H FENCE COMPANY FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 18, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION; AN ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $53,792.50. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CULVERT PIPE, IFB# B980034-JP, WILSON CULVERT, INC., TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $236,372.23. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACTS NOS. 97T0145-JP THRU 97T0154-JP, FOR EQUIPMENT OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MARCH 11, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C16.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF TWO (2) MICROFILM READER PRINTERS FOR COUNTY CLERK IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,317.50. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C17.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR MAINTENANCE OF NETWORKING ROUTER AND HUB HARDWARE FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT TRAVIS COUNTY FOR INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,521.00 FROM BAY NETWORKS SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C18.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 15, BLOCK E, SPRINGHILL VILLAGE -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 1.726 ACRES - OLD AUSTIN-PFLUGERVILLE ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C19.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER FRONT ESTATES - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 26.50 ACRES -SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C20.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 24, 1998 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 8, PALEFACE PARK PHASE 1 SECTION B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C21.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)
C22.APPROVE 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)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GREGORIO MENDIETA , ET AL., V. CITY OF AUSTIN , ET AL. , CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-192 ADA (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN. SECTION 551.071)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MARCH 3, 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 MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.RECEIVE PRESENTATION REGARDING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CHURCHILL CROSSING APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS TO REFUND BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING FACILITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF CF CHAPARRAL CREEK ASSOCIATES, L.P.; AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SUCHFINANCING AND SEEKING THE APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR SUCH FINANCING. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 1998. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
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