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Travis County Commssioners Court
April 7, 1998

Travis County Commissioners Court

Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701

It is the practice of the Travis County Commissioners Court to allow the public to testify before the Commissioners Court on any item listed on its agenda, whether it is posted formally as a public hearing or not.

Video clips for this Commissioners Court Voting Session are unavailable.

Commissioners Court Agenda

Tuesday, April 7,l998


CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

3.CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

4.APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23, INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES, OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS MANUAL. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

5.ACCEPT BOND AND APPOINT CONSTABLE FOR PRECINCT ONE DUE TO VACANCY.

6.APPROVE PROJECT TEAM AND STUDY CONTENT AND APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE, RFS #S970122 TO H.V. VILLEGAS & CO., IN THE AMUNT OF $15,000.

7.DISCUSS AND APPROVE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH DIGITAL DESCRIPTOR SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (I J S) COMPU-CAPTURE VIDEO MUGSHOT SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

8.DISCUSS, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT AND THE COUNTY CLERK TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE TOP RANKING VENDOR FOR THE COUNTY CLERK DEED INDEXING SYSTEM, RFO 028.

9.APPROVE THE RE-PROGRAMMING OF SAVINGS IDENTIFIED FROM THE FY'96 AND FY'97 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM (CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION) AND FROM THE BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FOR USE ON RECOMMENDED TRAVIS COUNTY ROADWAYS NEEDING HMAC OVERLAYS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

10.APPROVE REVISIONS TO 1998 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM AND RE-PROGRAM SAVINGS FROM FY'96 AND FY'97 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

11.A. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH E.E. REED FOR DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

B. APPROVE MODIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER BURGESS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN OF LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

12.APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACCEPTANCE OF NEW RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF PARK DRIVE THAT PASSES THROUGH HUGHES PARK LAKE SUBDIVISION NO. 1 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

13.CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

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.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF COOLING TOWERS, AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, IFB# B980040-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, WATTINGER SERVICE CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,162.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

16.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONCRETE AND GROUT MIX, IFB# B980049-JP, TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER, CENTEX MATERIALS, INC., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $244,500.00; REJECT BID FROM THE LOW BIDDER, CUSTOM CRETE, INC., AS NON-RESPONSIVE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

17.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION, IFB #B980029-RH, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, H & H FENCE CO., IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $336,445.00.

18.REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR TRAFFIC SIGN GRAPHIC SYSTEM, IFB# B980041-JP; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

19.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.

20.APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)

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.APPROVE OR REJECT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN REFERENCE TO CLAIM FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1

23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO,. 3-006B, PARCEL #91; PROPOSED FM 2304/MANCHACA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS; (OWNER, ROBERT KYLE FRANKLIN, III; 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 BRIEFING REGARDING RELOCATION OF CITY OF AUSTIN WATERMAIN IN CONNCTION WITH PARMER LANE EAST PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV. CODE SECTION 551.071. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

26.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT OF CONQUEST AIRLINES AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1

27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING GREG ESTEPP V. TRAVIS COUNTY (MEDINA; TEXAS LABOR CODE). (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 SESSION OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998; SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 23, 1998; VOTING SESSION (EXECUTIVE SESSION) OF MARCH 26, 1998.

C4.APPOINT CHRISTINE DUVALL, DVM, TO ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION AS PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE; MS. DUVALL IS THE CAPITAL AREA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOC. REPRESENTATIVE AND IS FILLING AN UNEXPIRED TERM UNTIL 6/1/98. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C5.CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: (A) OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER BY AND BETWEEN TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT; (B) OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER BY AND BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND WACKENHUT CORRECTIONS CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

C6.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.

A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) FOR GRANT AUGMENTATION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.

C7.APPOINT MANAGER, EMERGENCY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TO THE CAPCO EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C8.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

C9.DECLARE THE ATTACHED LIST OF PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C10.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD CROWN VICTORIA, FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT TWO , IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 19,069.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97K0710D, SCHNURR, INC., CJC RELEASE 4 PAINTING PACKAGE; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR'S SURETY, UNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO,. 97T0209-JP, WITH AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 29, 1997;MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C13.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0182-JP, WITH LUCKY LADY OIL COMPANY FOR AVIATION TURBINE TYPE FUEL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/8/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0206-JJ, WITH CAPITAL CHEM CAN COMPANY FOR PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICING; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/21/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C15.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0214-JP AND 97T0215-JP, WITH TRIOLOGIC, INC., AND AMERICAN 3CI FOR HAZARDOUS AND BIO HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/29/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C16.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0180-JJ, WITH CAP TEX SEPTIC SERVICES FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/1/97; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C17.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 153 AND LOT 154 THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-39, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE ONE AND LOTS 1-34, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE, PHASE TWO-(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 0.651 ACRES - CRESCENT RIDGE - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY

ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,

APRIL 7, 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 OF FEBRUARY 24, 1998.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.

OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

2.APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 24, 1998 BOARD MEETING.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.

OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 9:00 A.M.

OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 9:00 A.M.

OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT

1.APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998, 10:00 A.M.

314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.ACCEPT BOND OF CONSTABLE, PRECINCT ONE.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

WORK SESSION

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1998, 1:30 P.M.

314 W. 11TH ST., COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.RECEIVE UPDATE ON 9-1-1 RDMT AND DISCUSS RELATED ISSUES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

2.DISCUSS CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING CY' 98 WORKPLAN AND FY'99 PLAN FOR DEPARTMENTAL REORGANIZATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

ADJOURN

 

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