Travis County Commssioners Court
June 30, 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
June 30, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
(SEE ATTACHED LIST OF HEARINGS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.APPROVE AMENDMENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 26, ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR TRANSFERS FROM COUNTY TREASURY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.APPROVE EXTENSION OF DISASTER DECLARATION BANNING OUTDOOR BURNING IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE ALESHIRE)
4.RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON MID-YEAR EVALUATION OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
5.AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN, CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, WITH FOUR (4) TWELVE (12) RENEWAL OPTIONS; OR CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO EXERCISE THE HOLD-OVER OPTION IN THE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
6.ADOPT MANSFIELD DAM PARK MASTER PLAN. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
7.A.DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO EXPEDITE THE OPENING OF SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK CIP PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B.APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO CONTRACT WITH HNTB CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PARK FOR $45,548. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.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)
9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS A AND C HIGH OAKS - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4,1768 ACRES -SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
10.APPROVE SALE BY COMMISSIONER OF SALE KAREN SONLEITNER FOR A PORTION OF OLD PFENNING LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11.DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, STARFLIGHT HANGAR, AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND CENTER EAST SITES, RFP# P980062SG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT STAFF PATHOLOGIST AND OUT-OF-COUNTY AUTOPSY SERVICES, TO DOCTORS DANA, CINA, AND FROST; NOT TO EXCEED A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF $12,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR '98 FOR CONTRACT STAFF PATHOLOGIST SERVICES, AND $300 FOR EACH OUT-OF-COUNTY AUTOPSY PERFORMED AT THE REQUEST OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH JASTER-QUINTANILLA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND INDEPENDENT ROOFING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ROOFS, RFQ NO. Q980028-JG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98C0027-JP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) HELICOPTERS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON NOVEMBER 25, 1997. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE DELIVERY TIMES ON BOTH HELICOPTERS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.APPROVE LIST OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FROM TRAVIS COUNTY TO THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE LIST OF VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS. (PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.AWARD OFFSITE RECORDS STORAGE CONTRACT TO PIERCE-LEAHY CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ABATEMENT PROJECTS, TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #B980076-LD TO THE SECOND LOWEST BIDDER, ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTION OF AUSTIN, TX, FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $20,150.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970226JJ, CFX, INC. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THREE BRIDGES. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JUNE 10, 1997. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT SCOPE OF SERVICES, NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
20.MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
21.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
22.REVIEW AND APPROVE VICTIM SERVICES 2000 GRANT CONTRACTS FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH VINCE TORRES AND NATASHA PALAEZ-WAGNER. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
23.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A.APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM TEXAS RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
B.APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR WEATHERIZATION GRANT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C.APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WEATHERIZATION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
D.APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT FORMULA GRANT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
24.DISCUSS CLAIM FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PAYROLL TAXES FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
25.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON ADVERTISING PROCESSES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JOBS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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.ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER THE SETTLEMENT OFFER RECEIVED FROM MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., AND OLMOS ABATEMENT, INC. FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (PEREZ; CONTRACT DISPUTE) 1
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING CLAIM IN THE TEXAS POLITICAL ENTITIES ASBESTOS (U.S. GYPSUM; ALESHIRE; ASBESTOS CLASS ACTION) (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 OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 2-009, PARCEL 52A, R.M. 620; (JOHN JOSEPH; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT OR APPEAL SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON PARCEL NO. 1 AND 1A, DAVID K. GIBBS (PROPOSED CHIMNEY OAKS SUBDIVISION), AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT OR APPEAL SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS' AWARD ON CIP NO. 3-006B, PARCEL NO. 66, CALGON TANGLEWOOD, LTD., 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 PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
C4.RECEIVE AUDITS FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS NOS. 3, 6, 7 AND 9, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 775.082(B).
C5.AUTHORIZE THE PRINTING OF MORE THAN 500 COPIES OF THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) NEWSLETTER EACH MONTH. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C6.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE, IFB B980037-OJ. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL IN-HOME SOCIAL SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO CAMELOT CARE CENTERS, INC., IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $70,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AMMUNITION, IFB B980088-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, ULTRAMAX AMMUNITION, GT DISTRIBUTORS, TEXAS STATE DISTRIBUTORS, C AND G WHOLESALE, THE HUNTING SHACK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FORTHE BITTING SCHOOL ROAD BRIDGE (NO. 162) REPLACEMENT PROJECT, RFQ #Q980019JJ, TO KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $57,753.00. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OLD KIMBRO ROAD BRIDGE (NO. 150) REPLACEMENT PROJECT, RFQ #Q980019JJ, TO KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $67,909.20. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.ADDED ITEM - 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
C12.ADDED ITEM - APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SOUTHWEST PARKWAY BETWEEN TRAVIS COOK ROAD AND SH 71 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY AND IMPROVED QUALITY DURING RESURFACING IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.ADDED ITEM - APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 8400' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT FROM ROUND MOUNTAIN ROAD TO ITS END TO BE KNOWN AS "BINGHAM CREEK ROAD" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JUNE 30, 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, JUNE 30, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM D. LADD PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998A (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECTS) AND TAXABLE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998B (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT PROJECTS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REGULATORY COMPLIANCE POLICY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION AND EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN, CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ENROLLEES IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1998 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, WITH 4 TWELVE (12) MONTH RENEWAL OPTIONS; OR CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AMENDMENT TO EXERCISE THE HOLD-OVER OPTION IN THE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998, *** 5:30 P.M. ***
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM COUNTY EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE PROPOSED FY 1999 BUDGET.
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 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.
A. TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD JOINT MEETING WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT.
B. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND REORGANIZATION
ADJOURN
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY , JULY 2, 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.
A. EMERGENCY SERVICES
B. JUVENILE COURT
ADJOURN
PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR JUNE 30, 1998
A.1APPROVE 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
A.2APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SOUTHWEST PARKWAY BETWEEN TRAVIS COOK ROAD AND SH 71 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY AND IMPROVED QUALITY DURING RESURFACING IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
A.3APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 8400' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT FROM ROUND MOUNTAIN ROAD TO ITS END TO BE KNOWN AS "BINGHAM CREEK ROAD" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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