Travis County Commssioners Court
July 7, 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, July 7, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE RESOLUTION WELCOMING AVANCE TO AUSTIN AND RECOGNIZING THEIR GOLF TOURNAMENT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE THE ROLE THE FAMILY PLAYS IN A CHILD'S EDUCATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3.APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR ON-SITE PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. 19812 DOS AMIGOS DRIVE - LOGO RANCHOS SUBDIVISION, LOT 129; TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF THE DRIP EMITTER LINES TO BE INSTALLED WITH LESS THAN FOUR (4) FEET OF SOIL BELOW THE EMITTERS.
4.REVISED WORDING: - DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT(S) FOR THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, STARFLIGHT HANGAR, AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMAND CENTER EAST SITES, RFP# P980062SG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5.DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE GARDNER-BETTS PARKING STRUCTURE AT 400 LONG BOW LANE TO MST CONSTRUCTORS; CONTRACT NO,. 980713-JG FOR $1,105,218.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6.APPROVE CONTRACT OPTION FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) NETWORK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7.UPDATE ON THIRD QUARTER 911 RURAL ADDRESSING REPORT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.APPROVE THE FORM OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR USE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN AGREEMENTS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
9.A. APPROVE COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AS COMMISSIONER OF LEASE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 POST ROAD, AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE THE LEASE FOR AUCTION.
B. APPROVE LEASE FOR SPACE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY COUNSELING EDUCATION SERVICES AND EXEMPT LEASE AGREEMENT FROM COMPETITION.
10.CONSIDER APPROVING FINANCING OF AN ALZHEIMER'S CARE FACILITY IN TRAVIS COUNTY WITH BONDS ISSUED BY THE DANFORTH HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
11.APPROVE CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR 1999 BUILD GREATER AUSTIN PROGRAM FROM CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE FERGUSON ROAD CIP PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
13.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 25 AND 26 BLOCK A, PALEFACE RANCH SECTION 2B - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 2.89 ACRES - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
14.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)
15.APPROVE SALE BY COMMISSIONER OF SALE KAREN SONLEITNER FOR A PORTION OF OLD PFENNING LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
16.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)
17.APPROVE LIST OF VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS. (PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.A. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF A BOILER, INCLUDING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICES, FROM THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE ACTION TO COLLECT REIMBURSEMENT FOR COSTS OF PURCHASE AND OTHER COSTS FOR BOILER.
19.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING, RFP# R980089-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED OFFEROR, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20.APPROVE LIST OF VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS. (PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21.(A) REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR PAINTING AND WALL COVERING SERVICES, IFB# B980074-MG, APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
(B) APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0289-JP FOR THE PROVISION OF PAINT & PAINT SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/15/97; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
23.MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
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.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. JENNIFER WILSON - SETTLE
B. JEFFERY SCOTT NIX - SETTLE
C. CRISTINA HELMERICHS - DENY
D. SOUTHWESTERN BELL - DENY
E. MORRIS & DICKSON - DENY
F. PENNY RIVERA - DENY
26.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
27.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
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/ORACCEPT. REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CASE NUMBER 96-50100 AND USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOYCE KONCAK & CHARLES VACLAVIK, SWEET ENCOUNTERS, INC., D/B/A SWEETIE PIES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HILL COUNTRY LANDSCAPE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31.APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BISCHOFF ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A B.B.Q. WORLD HEADQUARTERS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.PROVIDE TNR STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING REQUESTS TO RELEASE FISCAL POSTED FOR CIRCLE C RANCH SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER MOORE) 1
33.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
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ESPINOSA V. JEWERT, CAUSE NO. A-96-CA-505-JRN (FRASIER; USE OF FORCE 1983) (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
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 APPOINTMENT OF JERRY B. MARSHALL AS A RESERVE DEPUTY CONSTABLE FOR CONSTABLE, PRECINCT TWO OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4.APPOINT HEIDI COTTINGHAM TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #2; FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM OF DOYLE BRIDGEFARMER, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5.APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF DEWAYNE LOFTON TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD FOR PRECINCT ONE (TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF ETHEL LEWIS, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH APRIL 1, 2000. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
C6.ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $800.00 CONTRIBUTED FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CANINE UNIT.
C7.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PLUMBING TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #B980091-MG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ENVIRO PLUMBING, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $45,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #B980100-MG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, A&B SERVICES, AS THE PRIMARY SOURCE AND TO THE NEXT LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC., AS THE SECONDARY SOURCE IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $45,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TYPE 3 SEALANT MATERIAL, IFB B980092-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CRAFCO TEXAS, INC., IN THE (ESTIMATED) AMOUNT OF $41,580.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS (OEM) AND MAINTENANCE LABOR, IFB #B980101-LD, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, LEIF JOHNSON FORD, INC., AUSTIN, TX.; AND LEIF JOHNSON TRUCK CITY, BUDA, TX. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960112TS, JOEL B. BENNETT, DRUG COURT MAGISTRATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/5/96; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT FOR FY'98 TO $42,900.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE THE SALE OF USED AUTOMOTIVE TIRES TO SAM'S RADIATOR PURSUANT TO BIDS OPENED ON JUNE 22, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 21, 1998 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR 1300' OF UNNAMED EASEMENT FROM MILESTONE ROAD TO ITS END TO BE KNOWN AS "STAR CANYON ROAD" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
JULY 7, 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, JULY 7, 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)
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 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, JULY 9, 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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