Travis County Commssioners Court
May 19, 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, May 19, 1998
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR THE CONLEY GUERRERO SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER'S TENTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO OBSERVE THE 20TH THROUGH 30TH DAY OF MAY 1998 WITH APPROPRIATE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
3.APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY, 1998 AS "BUCKLE UP AMERICA MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
5.A. DIRECT STAFF TO CHANGE THE NAME OF MANUAL FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND REGULATIONS MANUAL TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, AND TO INCORPORATE CHANGE IN NON-SUBSTANTIVE VERSION TO BE APPROVED BEFORE PUBLICATION. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
B. DIRECT STAFF TO CREATE A CHAPTER CONSOLIDATING ALL FEES LISTED IN THE MANUAL AND TO SUBMIT CHAPTER IN NON-SUBSTANTIVE VERSION TO BE APPROVED BEFORE PUBLICATION.
C. APPROVE THE MANUAL/CODE PUBLICATION SCHEDULE.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6.APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. 8304 TALBOT LANE - STEVE WENZEL
B. 5912 STANDING ROCK - STEVE WENZEL
7.DISCUSS 1998 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE AND ADOPT PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
8.APPROVE THE REPROGRAMMING OF SAVINGS IDENTIFIED FROM THE FY'96, FY'97, AND FY'98 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM (CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION) FOR USE ON RECOMMENDED TRAVIS COUNTY ROADWAYS NEEDING HMAC OVERLAYS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF THE 1998 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB #B980053-JJ.
10.APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONTRACTS FOR HOT MIX OVERLAY.
11.DIRECT PURCHASING OFFICE TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR THE REVISED 1998 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM.
12.A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CONSTABLE, PCT. 2 WARRANT DEPUTY PILOT PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS PROCEDURES RELATED TO NEW FTE'S THAT ARE BUDGET NEUTRAL/ OR BUDGET POSITIVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13.RECEIVE SUMMARY AND FINDINGS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE EVALUATION REPORT, PROGRAM YEAR 1996. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR FY 1999 BUDGET PROCESS.
15.(A) DISCUSS REQUEST FROM PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR PHASE 1 DESIGN SERVICES.
(B) APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND TAKE OTHER ACTION TO PROVIDE FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (BASIC AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES) AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT DEL VALLE.
16.CONSIDER THE PROPOSED WAIVER OF SECTION 32.004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY AND WAIVER OF A PORTION OF THE STANDARD INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE REGARDING THE PROPOSEDCONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CAN) COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17.AUTHORIZE INVESTIGATION OF FOURTEEN (14) AMA PROJECT CHANGE REQUESTS FOR COST AND SCHEDULE IMPLICATIONS TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM AT A POTENTIAL COST OF $128,178. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18.APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BRYN MAWR COLLEGE FOR A SUMMER INTERN IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM AT TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
19.APPROVE AGREEMENT PROVIDING FUNDS TO THE CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
20.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 13, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER PLACE SECTION 13- (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 65 LOTS -59.607 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY RIVER PLACE MUD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR A PORTION OF RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21.APPROVE AN AFFIDAVIT AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT OF LOTS 42-43, BLOCK A, ESTATES OF BRENTWOOD, AN ANNEXED SUBDIVISION PREVIOUSLY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR WILDFLOWER SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WILDFLOWER SECTION FOUR - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 42 LOTS -7.536 ACRES - SPRING HEATH ROAD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY NORTHTOWN MUD NO. 1) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT PROVIDING FULL FISCAL FOR BARTON CREEK ABC WEST, PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON ABC WEST PHASE 1 - (LONGFORM - CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 82 LOTS - 149.165 ACRES -WIMBERLY LANE - SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NUMBERS 3 AND 4) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
24.A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT PROVIDING FULL FISCAL FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION F BLOCK A, LOT 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION F, BLOCK A, LOT 1 - (LONGFORM- CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - 21.706 ACRES - BARTON CLUB DRIVE - SEWER SYSTEM PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NUMBER 4) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
25.CONSIDER RESUMPTION OF COUNTY MAINTENANCE OF MARGO DRIVE IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26.AUTHORIZE PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFYING PLATS TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COMPLIANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
27.APPROVE THE USE OF A FORM FOR A LETTER OF CREDIT DIFFERENT FROM THE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 4A , AND STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 4B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
28.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970144-LH, AUSTIN RECOVERY CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) NETWORK; CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON MAY 6, 1997; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $200,000.00 TO $470,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
30.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
31.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
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION IN PREPARATION OF AGREEMENT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
33.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
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; GARY CUTLER V. TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES, CHAIRPERSON ALLISON B. WETZEL, COMMISSIONER VELVA PRICE AND COMMISSIONER COLON E. JORDAN, IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITIES AS COMMISSIONERS OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, AND SHERIFF MARGO L. FRASIER, (CUTLER; FRASIER, CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYMENT ISSUES). (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 SESSIONS APRIL 14, 1998; MAY 5, 1998; AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MAY 8, 1998.
C4.APPROVE PAYMENT OF $180.00 TO THE VETERAN'S LAND BOARD FOR FEE FOR PARTIAL RELEASE OF ACREAGE NEEDED FOR THE DOYLE/EILERS DRAINAGE PROJECT, (PARCEL #6, OVERTON) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DONALD AND KATHRYN COUNTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND RETAINING WALLS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WEST LAKE DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0041-JP, WITH AIR SANITATION, INC. FOR HVACR AIR FILTRATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/9/97; MODIFICATION IDENTIFIES ADDITIONAL FACILITIES TO BE SERVICED BY THE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0230-RH WITH T.N. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND CONTRACT NO. 97T0231-RH WITH ACCUSTAFF, INC., FOR TEMPORARY PERSONNEL; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 5/27/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C8.APPROVE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE FROM DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,086.00. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 14 & 15 BLOCK K HILL COUNTRY, PHASE II A (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 2.554 ACRES - CLEAR NIGHT LANE - COA ETJ - SEWER SERVICE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEM) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C10.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 4D - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 47 LOTS - 21.22 ACRES - OXSHEER DRIVE -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 4E - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 49 LOTS - 37.11 ACRES - FLAT TOP RANCH ROAD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 4F - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 44 LOTS - 25.59 ACRES - FLAT TOP RANCH ROAD-WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 4G - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 37 LOTS - 25.34 ACRES - HALSELL DRIVE -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C14.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 5A - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 86 LOTS - 22.77 ACRES - STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 5B - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 101 LOTS - 24.29 ACRES - GRIMES RANCH ROAD -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C16.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE, SECTION 5C - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 70 LOTS - 44.30 ACRES - PERSIMMON VALLEYTRAIL - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C17.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 3C - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 44 LOTS - 26.0334 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C18.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 4A - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 45 LOTS - 51.28 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C19.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 4B - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 38 LOTS - 7.65 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C20.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 4C - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 38 LOTS - 6.72 ACRES - CANYON GLEN CIRCLE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C21.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO, SECTION 4D - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 42 LOTS - 7.91 ACRES - CANYON GLEN CIRCLE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 17) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
MAY 19, 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 APRIL 14, 1998 AND MAY 5, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 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)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1998, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS FINANCIAL PARAMETERS AND PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE FY 1999 PLANNING AND BUDGET PROCESS.
ADJOURN
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