Travis County Commssioners Court
June 9, 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.

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Commissioners Court Agenda

Tuesday, June 9, 1998

RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS

1.RECOGNIZE THE "COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AWARD" WON BY THE COUNTY CLERK, HER COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THE COMMISSIONERS COURT FOR THE EARLY VOTING PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

2.APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION ON THEIR FIFTEENTH ANNUAL "KEYS TO THE FUTURE" YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

3.APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF THE HEALTHWISE HANDBOOK AND SELFCARE PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

4.CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

5.RECEIVE THE FIRST ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE 1997-2002 BOND PROGRAM FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE.

6.A. CONSIDER AND GRANT PETITION FILED ON MAY 26, 1998 FOR THE CREATION OF A LIBRARY DISTRICT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. REVISED WORDING: ORDER AN ELECTION ON AUGUST 8, 1998 TO CONFIRM THE CREATION OF A LIBRARY DISTRICT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE IMPOSITION OF A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THAT DISTRICT, AND TO ELECT FIVE PERSONS WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE INITIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IN PRECINCT TWO.

C. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING NOTICE OF THE ELECTION.

D. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY CLERK'S BUDGET FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE AUGUST 8, 1998 WELLS BRANCH COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT CREATION ISSUE ELECTION.

7.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

8.ENDORSE THE CREATION OF AN EXTENDED SERVICE AREA (ESA) FOR THE AREA OF TRAVIS COUNTY WEST OF THE PEDERNALES RIVER, WHICH IS IN THE MARBLE FALLS TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

9.DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF 9-1-1 RDMT TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

10.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (TNRCC) PROPOSED EDWARDS AQUIFER WATER QUALITY RULES. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)

11.CONSIDER A DRAFT LETTER IN RESPONSE TO THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (TNRCC) AUDIT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

12.APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING: (A) 9603 BROWN LANE - BOBBY PARKER.

13.A. ACCEPT DEDICATION OF CHAPEL AT DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX FROM THE INTERFAITH CHAPEL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

B. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH INTERFAITH CHAPEL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

14.(A) DISCUSS REQUEST FROM PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ FOR ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR PHASE 1 DESIGN SERVICES.

(B) APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND PFLUGER WIGINTON HOOKER/NBBJ IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,088,147.00 FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PHASE 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE.

15.A. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 930290, H.T.E., INC., EXTENDING CONTRACT DELIVERY DATES/ IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JANUARY 10, 1990.

B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO,. M950015, HTE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,074.50. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

16.REVIEW AND APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITOL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE.

17.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON 1998 CONTRACT WITH SALVATION ARMY FOR SOCIAL SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)

18.APPROVE CHANGE ORDER FOR $56,369.90 TO WIDEN BIG SANDY DRIVE TO PROVIDE A GUARDRAIL AT LOW WATER CULVERT CROSSING INTO THE CONTRACT WITH JAY-REESE CONTRACTORS, CONTRACT # 97K0703JJ FOR 1996 TRAVIS COUNTY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

19.CONSIDER REQUEST BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AN ADDITIONAL $47,000 FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S SHARE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY COST FOR THE FM 1431 SAFETY PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

20.APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO HOWARD LANE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

21.APPROVE SALE BY COMMISSIONER OF SALE KAREN SONLEITNER FOR A PORTION OF OLD PFENNING LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

22.APPROVE CONTRACT FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES WITH D. LADD PATTILLO AND ASSOCIATES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

23.REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #980054-MG; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS.

24.REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR OFFSITE RECORDS STORAGE, IFB #B980059-LD; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS.

25.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970143LH, PHOENIX HOUSE, FOR PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) NETWORK; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/20/97; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $320,015.50 TO $670,861.50.

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

A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE PARKS RECYCLING EQUIPMENT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.

B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SOLID WASTE ENFORCEMENT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.

C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT SB102 EMS GRANT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPT.

E. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR 'COPS MORE 98 GRANT' FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE,.

27.APPOINT COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO REPRESENT TRAVIS COUNTY ON THE REGIONAL COMMUTER RAIL PLANNING BOARD.

28.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE

B. FRANK MCINTYRE - SETTLE

29.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

30.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

31.RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON STAFFING AND SECURITY ISSUES AT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN 551.071 AND 551.076.

32.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

33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING THE CLASS CLAIM IN THE TEXAS POLITICAL ENTITIES ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION; AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AS TO THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF ALLOWED COSTS (GRACE; ALESHIRE; ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) ¹

34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS AND STATE OF TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) ¹

35.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 ( FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) ¹

36.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET. AL. (FRASIER; SECTION 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE)¹

37.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT NO. 4-005, PARCEL NO. 1, SHANNON L. AND RUTH MADISON AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (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 THE VOTING SESSIONS OF MAY 12, 1998; MAY 26, 1998; AND SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF MAY 27, 1998.

C4.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

C5.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CREDIT UNION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE IN THE ENTRY AREA OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR'S OFFICE AT 1010 LAVACA STREET WITH ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE ATM TO BE PAID BY CREDIT UNION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C6.A. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION , INC. FOR AN ENTRANCE SIGN, LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JOHN SIMPSON AND STEINER RANCH BLVD. IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 3 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C7.A. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STEINER RANCH BLVD. , IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4A IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO.

C8.APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT STAFF PATHOLOGIST AND AUTOPSY SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES, IFB# B980081-JP TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ALL POINTS MOVING & STORAGE, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $241,325.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DAY REPORTING/DAY TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS, RFS #S980044-LH, TO SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $183,200.00.

C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0259-JP, FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/17/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

C12.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NOS. 97T0276-OJ THROUGH 970281-OJ, WITH BARKER OFFICE FURNITURE, AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE; OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES; OFFICE PAVILION; SHELTON KELLER GROUP, AND THE WELLS GROUP FOR FURNITURE; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON JULY 1, 1997; MODIFICATIONS ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)

C13.APPROVE PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $99,514.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, IFB# B980071-JP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, SUNRAY BUILDING SERVICES, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $38, 456.26. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C15.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PIGGY BACK STORM WINDOWS AND SCREENS, IFB #B980070-JP TO THE LOW,QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN BUILDING PRODUCTS, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $174,300.00.

C16.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 30, 1998 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 19 AND 21, ROUND MOUNTAIN ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C17.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: INDUSTRIAL GROUP 30.00 & 86.37 ACRE TRACTS - (SHORTFORM) - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 116.65 ACRES - JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE). (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

C18.ADDED ITEM - ENDORSE TRAVIS COUNTY AS THE SITE FOR THE SOUTH TEXAS COUNTY JUDGES' AND COMMISSIONERS' ASSOCIATION "YEAR 2000 SUMMER CONFERENCE". (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY

ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)

VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,

JUNE 9, 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 MAY 12, 1998.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA

TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION

VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998, 9:00 A.M.

OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 1998, *** 6:00 P.M. ***

314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1.PURSUANT TO SECTION 285.10 OF TITLE 30 OF THE TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE ADOPTION OF THE RULES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

VOTING SESSION

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1998, 1:30 P.M.

314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1.CONSIDER AND ACT ON PLANNING ISSUES AS PART OF THE FY 1999 PLANNING & BUDGET PROCESS.

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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

VOTING SESSION

THURSDAY , JUNE 11, 1998, 1:30 P.M.

314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1.CONSIDER AND ACT ON PLANNING ISSUES AS PART OF THE FY 1999 PLANNING & BUDGET PROCESS.

ADJOURN

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