Travis County Commssioners Court
April 28, 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 28, 1998
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION NAMING MAY 1ST - 7TH, 1998 AS "LAW WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING THE SECOND ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3.APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 1, 1998 AS "LOYALTY DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
4.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)
5.ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER HAS PASSED A SAFETY MILESTONE BY COMPLETING 100,000 SAFE WORK HOURS WITHOUT A LOST WORKDAY CASE AND WITH ZERO ACCIDENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PUBLIC ROAD EAST OF BEE CREEK ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 500' SOUTH OF R.O. DRIVE TO BE KNOWN AS "BARNETT GLEN ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
7.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
8.CONSIDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY MANUAL OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 48 (PRIVATE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES REGULATIONS), AND TAKE OTHER ACTION CONCERNING ON-SITE FACILITY PERMITS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9.APPROVE MASTER PLAN FOR SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON DISCUSSION WITH SETON CONCERNING STARFLIGHT AND INTERFACILITY TRANSPORT SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
11.APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE TRAILS AT THE PARK AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE.
12.APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE.
13.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT FOR FY 1998. (JUDGE ALESHRIE)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97C0142-OJ, GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS CONSULTING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/25/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE INDIGENT HEALTHCARE RFP.
15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO THE LOW BIDDER, EDWARD R. COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., IFB #B980704-JJ, BRADSHAW ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR THE REPAIR OF PBX FROM WILTEL COMMUNICATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,161.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD AND SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE ON CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION TO CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC., (C.S.I.) IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,800.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.REJECT OR AWARD BIDS FOR CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES, IFB# B980060-BS; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19.AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN DIVISION ORDER ON TRACT 40, TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LAND, THROCKMORTON COUNTY, TEXAS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
20.APPROVE, DISCUSS, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE LAW ENGINEERING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO RE-ROOF 1101 NUECES STREET AND DISCUSS FUNDING OPTIONS.
21.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)
22.APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: LONG HOLLOW (NO BOUNDARY STREET FISCAL REQUIRED - PROPOSED PRIVATE STREETS - 38 LOTS - 53.49 ACRES - REED PARKS ROAD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23.RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1998.
24.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FY'98 2ND QTR. NET PARK REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,527.25 FROM THE LCRA PARKS ESCROW FUND TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S GENERAL FUND. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM:
A. MONTANDON - SETTLE
26.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
27.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
28.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 V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (CANTWELL; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 4-005, PARCEL NO. 1, SHANNON L. AND RUTH MADISON, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.APPROVE, REJECT OR COUNTER THE REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO CONTRACT WITH FLUOR DANIELS, INC. FOR SERVICES, OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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 REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY WHITE TO THE CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING APRIL, 2001. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
C4.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS COMMISSION OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FOR SUBMISSION OF THE SPECIALIZED TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TRAINING TAPE & PSA DEVELOPMENT , FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C5.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0074-RG, MONARCH SYSTEMS, PRINTERS COUNTYWIDE, CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONS COURT ON FEBRUARY 10, 1998. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A FIVE (5) MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0052-RG, INACOM BUSINESS CENTERS, COMPUTERS COUNTYWIDE, CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON DECEMBER 23, 1997,. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A FIVE (5) MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO PRECISION FORENSICS, L.L.C. IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $20,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF SCANNER FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT FROM APPLIED DATA RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,819.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BRADSHAW LANE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, RFQ #Q980019JJ, TO GSG, INC., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $45,415.98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WEBBERVILLE PARK LIGHTING PROJECT, RFQ #Q980022JJ, TO HARUTUNIAN ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $40,870.70. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER PLACE SECTION 21 -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 20 LOTS - 21.471 ACRES - RIVER PLACE BLVD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED PUBLIC ROAD EAST OF BEE CREEK ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 500' SOUTH OF R.O. DRIVE TO BE KNOWN AS "BARNETT GLEN ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1DISCUSS CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN CRUSHED STONE, CONTRACT #96T0428-JP, FOR FLEX BASE ROAD MATERIALS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1996, AND EXTENDED ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1997.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
APRIL 28, 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 28, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FY'98 BUDGET FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER MAKING A $ 250,000 CONTRIBUTION TO THE YMCA EAST COMMUNITY BRANCH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FY'98 BUDGET FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FY'98 BUDGET FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.REVIEW AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF FY'98 BUDGET FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORPORATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998, *** 2:00 P.M.***
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS FY '97 OUTSIDE AUDIT REPORT AND MANAGEMENT LETTER FROM
DELOITTE & TOUCHE.
ADJOURN
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