Travis County Commssioners Court
April 21, 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, April 21, 1998
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING APRIL 18-25, 1998 AS THE "WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
2.APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1998 AS "YOUTH ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3.APPROVE A RESOLUTION HONORING NORMA JONES UPON HER RETIREMENT AFTER HAVING SERVED TRAVIS COUNTY FOR 30 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT.
4.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 19-25, 1998 AS "NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK". (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
5.APPROVE RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EARLY ACTION PLAN FOR CLEAN AIR IN THE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN AREA DEVELOPED BY THE CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
6.APPROVE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ADOPTION OF CYPRESS CREEK PARK BY THE MCNEIL HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR R.O.T.C. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 24, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
8.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9.CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AND THE AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL, TO FOSTER BETTER COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
10.APPROVE SOLICITING PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE COST-EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DELIVERY OF COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CARE TO CLIENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S INDIGENT HEALTH CARE PROGRAM WHILE INSURING THAT ACCESSIBILITY, QUALITY, SCOPE OF SERVICES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARE MAINTAINED OR IMPROVED FOR THOSE CLIENTS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
11.APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE COUNTY'S COURT REGISTRY FOR PROCESSING TITLE IV-D CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
12.APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CIP #2-019, DESSAU ROAD NORTH. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13.APPROVE MASTER PHASING AGREEMENT WITH T.H.L. RANCH, LTD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STEINER RANCH, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14.APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AT&T CORPORATION, ACTING ON BEHALF OF AT&T CORPORATION, IXC CARRIER, INC., AND SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE FOR THE RELOCATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLES ASSOCIATED WITH CIP# 2-019, DESSAU ROAD NORTH; AUTHORIZE TNR TO MAKE AN INTERNAL BUDGET TRANSFER FROM CIP# 2-004, HOWARD LANE TO CIP# 2-019. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15.(A) APPROVE THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCUREMENT (COUNTY FORM) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TXDOT FM 973 PROJECT (FROM WILLIAMSON COUNTY LINE TO NEW SWEDEN GIN ROAD) IN PRECINCT 1; AND AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF $79,000.00 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S FINAL OBLIGATION UNDER THESE AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
(B) APPROVE THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PROCUREMENT (COUNTY FORM) WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TXDOT FM 973 PROJECT (FROM 6.2 MILES NORTH OF US 290 TO 2.4 MILES NORTH OF US 290) IN PRECINCT 1; AND AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF $76,000.00 TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S FINAL OBLIGATION UNDER THESE AGREEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
16.(A) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH CONTINENTAL HOMES OF AUSTIN, L.P., ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREETS IN CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION TWO AND ADJUST THE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS TO THE ADJACENT 5.66 ACRE HUSTON-TILLOTSON TRACT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
(B) APPROVE A BOND FORM TO ELIMINATE THE THREE (3) YEAR EXPIRATION DATE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS IN CANTERBURY TRAIL SECTION 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
(C) APPROVE A SUBDIVISION PLAT AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IN PRECINCT THREE: CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION TWO - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 91 LOTS - 39.122 ACRES -CANTERBURY TRAILS LANE). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
17.ACCEPT FINAL REPORT AND DRAFT COMPENSATION POLICIES FROM SOUTHWEST TEXAS QUALITY INSTITUTE AND APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT AND PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL FEES.
18.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
19.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20.APPROVE ISSUANCE OF $3,700,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998A AND $166,000 TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998B BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION.
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.RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER ON TAX SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT U.S. HWY 183, BEING ABS24, DEL VALLE S. ACR. 16.490 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN WORMSTADT TCHR NO. 31C960940 (WORMSTADT; DINWIDDIE; TITLE VII) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 3
24.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING APPEAL OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION DECISION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JESSE EASON V. TRAVIS COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCES, EEOC #31C980081; (EASON; GIESELMAN; TITLE VII.) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.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
27.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN GALVAN, ABRAHAM V. TERRY KEEL, ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-96-CA-353-JN (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.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A.APPROVE REVISION TO JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SYSTEM (JOSATS) GRANT BUDGET.
C4.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HELICOPTER ENGINE PARTS AND LABOR FOR 412SP, IFB #B980039-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, PRATT & WHITNEY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF REPAIR/REPLACE HELICOPTER ROTOR BLADES, IFB #B980038-OJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0224-BA, WITH EXECUTIVE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICE, CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER COURT ON MAY 6, 1997, MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE STATE TERM CONTRACT PURCHASE OF FIVE PICKUPS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,710.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970183LH, EWBANK & BYROM, P.C. FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN CAUSE NO. 379.836, BARSTOW V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND CAUSE NO. 422.554,TRAVIS COUNTY V. BARSTOW; CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONER COURT ON APRIL 15, 1997. MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $30,000 TO $40,000. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 27, AUSTIN SKYLINE SUBDIVISION SECTION TWO (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS 9.39 ACRES - CALDVIS ROAD - MUSTANG RIDGE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 15 BLOCK E SPRING HILL VILLAGE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 1.726 ACRES -OLD AUSTIN - PFLUGERVILLE ROAD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER PLACE SECTION 12 -LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 1 LOT - 31.523 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12.APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINT PHASE IV-C-(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 6 LOTS - 2.318 ACRES - BRITTANY POINT LANE - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 12, 1998 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO "ROCKING A TRAIL" IN PEDERNALES CANYON SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C14.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOT 1, BLOCK 24, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
APRIL 21, 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, APRIL 21, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,700,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998A AND $166,000 TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998B INCLUDING ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.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
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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 21, 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 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1998 - 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
DISCUSS AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING DEL VALLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ITEMS:
1.SCOPE FOR THE DEL VALLE SINGLE COMBINED PROJECT.
2.OPTIONS FOR PHASE 2 DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT DELIVERY.
A. MODIFICATION TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DEL VALLE.
B. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (PM/CM) SERVICES FOR PHASE TWO.
3.DISCUSS ACTION ON CURRENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT IN RESPONSE TO THE ABOVE ITEMS.
4.DISCUSS WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ISSUES.
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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