Travis County Commssioners Court
September 29, 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, September 29, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO ALVIN DENMON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE).
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF AUSTIN IN ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE FY 1999 COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES.
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE AND THE FY 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TAX RATE AND ANNUAL BUDGET
6. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES BY OFFICES OF THE SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES IN 1999. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
7. ADOPT ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF FY 1999 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
8. ADOPT ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF FY 1999 ROAD BONDS AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS.
9. ADOPT ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998.
10. ADOPT ORDER FOR FY 1999 COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES.
11. ADOPT ORDER FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 1999 COUNTY BUDGET.
12. APPROVE AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE THE REGULAR MEETING DAY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
13. APPOINT CENTRAL COUNTING STATION ALTERNATE PRESIDING JUDGE FOR THE AUGUST 1, 1998 THROUGH JULY 31, 1999 TERM.
14. APPOINT EARLY VOTING BALLOT BOARD CO-PRESIDING JUDGES FOR THE 1998 TRAVIS COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION.
15. A. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 1998 GENERAL ELECTION.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 1998 GENERAL ELECTION.
16. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS A REPORT FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRAVIS COUNTY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES.
17. DISCUSS THE TRANSITION PLAN OF THE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES PROGRAM TO TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18. APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE A VARIANCE FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY RULES FOR PRIVATE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES AS FOLLOWS:
A. JWJ HOMES, INC. TO LOCATE A CONVENTIONAL GRAVITY FLOW DRAINFIELD TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF TWO FEET OF SOIL BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED, LOCATED AT 15101 FLAMINGO DRIVE NORTH, LOT 109 CARDINAL HILLS SUBDIVISION.
B. LANCE LANGFORD, TO LOCATE LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH A SEPARATION OF THIRTY-FOUR (34) INCHES OF SOIL BENEATH THE LATERAL TRENCHES BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED, LOCATED AT 4502 HOUSE OF LANCASTER, LOT 128, WESTMINSTER GLEN ESTATES.
C. B-A HOMES, INC., TO: (1) LOCATE LOW PRESSURE DOSED TRENCHES WITH 12 INCHES OF CLASS 1b SOIL IN THE BOTTOM OF THE LATERAL TRENCHES BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED; AND (2) THE REDUCTION OF THE SETBACK TO A ROCK OUTCROPPING, LOCATED AT 88906 MOUNTBATTEN CIRCLE, LOT 147, WESTMINSTER GLEN SUBDIVISION 1, PHASE I.
D. SIERRA ASSOCIATION GROUP, INC. TO ALLOW DISCHARGE OF SECONDARILY TREATED AND DISINFECTED EFFLUENT FROM A LOW PRESSURE DOSE SYSTEM INTO A MINIMUM OF 12-INCH THICK CLASS 1b SOIL THAT HAS BEEN SUBSTITUTED IN THE TRENCH BOTTOMS WHICH ARE LOCATED IN FRACTURED ROCK, AT 601 BARRETT LANE, LOT 28, BLOCK B, ROB ROY ON THE LAKE.
E. BEST/MCKINLEY HOMES, TO ALLOW (1) DRIP IRRIGATION DRAINFIELD TO A CUTBACK REDUCED FROM 60.0 FEET TO 10.0 FEET; (2) DRIP IRRIGATION DRAINFIELD TO PROPERTY LINE REDUCED FROM 10.0 FEET TO 5.0 FEET; (3) DRIP IRRIGATION DRAINFIELD TO A BUILDING FOUNDATION REDUCED FROM 15.0 FEET TO 5.0 FEET; AND (4) VERTICAL SEPARATION FROM A DRIP IRRIGATION DRAINFIELD TO FRACTURED ROCK REDUCED FROM 4.0 FEET TO 1.0 FEET, AT 4314 TRAVIS VISTA DRIVE, LOT 38, LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES.
F. DANIEL GRIVAS, TO LOCATE LOW PRESSURE DOSE TRENCHES WITH TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN INCHES OF SOIL BENEATH THE LATERAL TRENCHES BEFORE FRACTURED ROCK IS ENCOUNTERED AT 23011 BIG SANDY DRIVE, LOT 26, SANDY CREEK RANCHES, PHASE ONE.
19. DISCUSS STATUS OF EMS NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND OTHER INCORPORATED CITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
20. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS ON SOUTHEAST METRO PARK CIP PROJECT: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM GARFIELD WATER CORPORATION; CONSIDER OPTIONS, AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING WATER SUPPLY TO THE PARK.
B. DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO GROWING A GRASSED PLAYING SURFACE FOR THE PROPOSED SPORTS FIELDS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
C. DISCUSS AWARD OF "PARKS AND RECREATION" GRANT AND "RECREATIONAL TRAILS" GRANT BY THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT AND IMPLICATIONS TO SCOPE AND BUDGET OF SOUTHEAST METRO PARK.
D. AMEND PARK MASTER PLAN TO ADD FOUR (4) ADULT BALLFIELDS AND APPROVE PHASE I CONSTRUCTION TO ROUGH GRADE ONLY THE ADDITIONAL BALLFIELDS WITH AVAILABLE FUNDS.
E. APPROVE FULL MITIGATION OF A DOCUMENTED ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE.
F. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH HNTB, INC., FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,043.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE RESUMPTION OF COUNTY MAINTENANCE OF PORTIONS OF BOCK ROAD, AVIS ROAD, AND CALDVIS ROAD, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. A. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: SETTLER'S MEADOW - (FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 303 LOTS - 62.2 ACRES - OLYMPIC DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE NORTHTOWN MUD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR THE RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 9, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. APPROVE AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) TO ESTABLISH CASH BANKS IN THE PARKS FOR CHANGE PURPOSES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25. A. DISCUSS IBM PROJECT CHANGE REQUEST FOR TIBURON DATA CONVERSION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON THE OVERALL INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) PROJECT.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR LONG DISTANCE, INMATE AND PAY PHONE SERVICES RFP #98-072 -MG, AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION RELATED TO PURCHASE OF THESE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE AND COMMISSIOENR GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THE TNR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, IFB B9801160-JJ, TO THE SECOND LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, NESCO, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $235,295.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE AUSTIN DOWNTOWN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISRICT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
29. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF COURTHOUSE PBX EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FOR INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) FROM SOUTHWESTERN BELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,950.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PROVISION OF TWO RECONDITIONED T-1 CHANNEL EXTENDERS, IFB #B980127-MG; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING EXEMPTING THE A/E SERVICES CONTRACT FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND DIRECT ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REMODELING AND REPAIRS AT 7811 BURLESON MANOR ROAD (GORE PROPERTY). (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
32. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING PURCHASING ACTIVITY FOR THE PROVISION OF FLASHING BEACON INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF WHARF COVE, LIME CREEK ROAD AND FM 2769 FROM THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
33. REVIEW AND APPROVE LISTING OF AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
34. AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR) TO HIRE AN APPRAISER, A LAND PLANNING EXPERT, AND AN APPRAISAL REVIEWER FOR A POTENTIAL BALCONES CANYONLAND PRESERVE ACQUISITION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
35. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
36. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CDPP) FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR EMS DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SUPERCYCLISTS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FOR COMMUNICATION ACCESS SERVICES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES AND SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM SERVICES.
F. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM GRANT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
G. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE JOSATS GRANT (JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANT) FOR JUVENILE COURT.
H. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE CLEAN AIR FORCE GRANT THROUGH TXDOT FOR THE TNR DEPARTMENT.
37. APPROVE, DISCUSS, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON PAYMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LEADERSHIP AUSTIN PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
38. A. APPROVE THE SCHEDULE OF POSITION TITLES AND THEIR CORRESPONDING PAY GRADES, MINIMUM HOURLY PAY RATES, AND POSITION CODES FOR ELECTION TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES.
B. APPROVE USING THE WEEKLY ADDENDUM PROCESS OF PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS TO ALSO INCLUDE REASSIGNMENT (AS WELL AS NEW-HIRE) PAF's OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES IN THE COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS DIVISION.
C. GIVE DIRECTION AND APPROVE A MINIMUM WAGE STANDARD OF $7.50/HR FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS IT APPLIES TO COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS DIVISION TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES AND ALLOW FOR $1.00/HR DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN EARLY VOTING DEPUTIES AND EARLY VOTING CLERKS PURSUANT TO ADOPTION OF FY 1999 BUDGET. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
39. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
40. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TCSO - SETTLE
B. TCSO - SETTLE
C. TCSO - SETTLE
D. JUVENILE COURT - SETTLE
E. STEVE BRINK - DENY
41. 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
42. CONSIDER PROPOSAL FROM DELL COMPUTERS FOR CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HOWARD LANE SECTION II 1997 CIP PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JUDY FRANCIS PAINTER V. ESCO ELEVATORS CORPORATION, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC., F/K/A MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (PAINTER; PEREZ; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PREMISES AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION FOR THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES 980705 AND 980706. (REQUEST BY PEREZ) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN. SECTION 551.072. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
45. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER PROPOSAL FROM NATIONS BANK TO INCREASE RENT AT THE PARKING LOT AT 504 W. 11TH STREET. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
46. 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. 97-21, PARCEL #16; HOWARD LANE; (WTL, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 2
47. DISCUSS RESULTS OF MEDIATION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1998, WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM REGARDING EMPLOYEE CLAUDE RICKS AND THIRD PARTY SAWYER VENDING MACHINE; INSTRUCT COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MEDIATION RESULTS AND SETTLEMENT OFFERS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND STATE OF TEXAS; (HOPKINS, GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCET, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #17 HOWARD LANE; (PRIME TIME ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; GIESELMAN: CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY). 1 & 2
50. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
51. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: CAUSE NO. 98-10457; REGENCY PARTNERSHIP, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP V. THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY (REGENCY PARTNERSHIP; ALESHIRE; DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT ACT/INJUNCTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
52. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING EXTENSION OF FIVE (5) DAY ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE IN COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND TAKE 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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSIONS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 1998; SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 & SEPTEMBER 18,1998.
C4. APPOINT JOHN MAHER TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 (HUDSON BEND). EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31 1999. (COMMISSIONERS SONLEITNER)
C5. APPOINT SUSAN MAGNATTI TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #3 (OAK HILL) TO FULFILL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C6. APPROVE APPROXIMATELY 3,750 FLYERS TO ALL TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AS PART OF AN ELECTION NIGHT WORKER RECRUITMENT EFFORT TO BE ENCLOSED IN SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 PAYCHECK.
C7. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES OF VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FY 1999; COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVED FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND CHANGE IN FUNDING CYCLE FROM FISCAL TO CALENDAR YEAR ON AUGUST 11, 1998: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
(A) CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY; (B) DAYGLO FAMILY TREATMENT; (C) DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER; (D) FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI; (E) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL TEXAS; (F) PARENTS ANONYMOUS; (G) PEBBLE PROJECT (H) AUSTIN CIRCLE OF THEATERS; (I) CHILDRENS' ADVOCACY CENTER; (J) YOUTH & FAMILY ALLIANCE; (K) SAFEPLACE: TEEN DATING VIOLENCE; (L) SEXUAL ASSAULT COMMUNITY ADVOCATE; (M) SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER COORDINATION PROGRAM; (N) AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR CHILDFRENS' MENTAL HEALTH PLAN: COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUP (O) TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY: VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM; (P) TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT: VICTIM/OFFENDER MEDIATION PROGRAM; (Q) TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF: VICTIM SERVICES CRIME SCENE RESPONSE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON TWO CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS TO CHANGE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 12 JUDICIAL BENCH PLATFORMS IN THE COURTROOMS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROJECT FOR A CUMULATIVE DEDUCTION OF ($6,842.00) AS FOLLOWS:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO ISEC, INC. (#97K0710B) TO REMOVE THE PLATFORMS FROM THEIR SCOPE-OF-WORK AND DEDUCT ($39,546.00).
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO B & B CONSTRUCTION, INC. (#97K0710H) TO ADD THE PLATFORMS TO THEIR SCOPE-OF-WORK FOR AN INCREASE OF $32,704. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970023LH, KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL, INC. TO PROVIDE CLEANUP ACTIVITIES AT SITES WITHIN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ON-GOING COMMUNITY ACTION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO REDUCE LITTERING IN PARKS AND ON ROADSIDE RIGHT-OF-WAYS MAINTAINED BY TRAVIS COUNTY; CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 26, 1992; MODIFICATION ALLOWS A TWELVE MONTH EXTENSION. OCTOBER 1, 1998 - SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO.98T0022-OJ, ALPHA DENTAL PROGRAMS, INC. DBA DELTA CARE, DENTAL SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RETIREES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS; CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JULY 22, 1997. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.
C11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97C0142-OJ, KPMG PEAT MARWICK GROUP INSURANCE BENEFITS CONSULTING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON FEBRUARY 25, 1997; MODIFICATION FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD EXTENSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CONTRACT AWARD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, IFB B980126-DM, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, PASCO BROKERAGE AND ABC HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLY, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $44,378.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2. TO CONTRACT NO. PS970127LH, WEILER & ASSOCIATES, FOR PROFESSIONAL COURT REPORTING SERVICES; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL TITLE SERVICES TO COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE COMPANY OF AUSTIN, CONTRACT NO. PS990001JG, AND CHICAGO TITLE CONTRACT NOS. PS990002JG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970104LH, WALKER, BRIGHT, & WHITTENTON, P.C. FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CAUSE NO. 95-15823, HUDSON V KEEL MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON APRIL 13, 1996. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980245LH, WAYNE A. MUELLER FOR SERVICES AS ATTORNEY AD LITEM VALOREM TAX LAWSUITS; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; CONTRACT APPROVED ON AUGUST 21, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970183LH, EWBANK & BYROM, P.C. FOR LEGAL SERVICES IN CAUSE NO. 379,836, BARSTOW V. TRAVIS COUNTY, AND CAUSE NO. 422,554,TRAVIS COUNTY V. BARSTOW, MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 TROUGH SEPTEMBER 30. 1999. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON APRIL 15, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980024LH, LEGAL MATTERS FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT, COPYING AND DUPLICATION SERVICES; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, AND INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $75,000.00; CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON MAY 1, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO PS970232LH, AUSTIN DISCOVERY FOR PROVISION OF LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES. MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON MAY 13, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO PS980001KW, THAD GILLESPIE, D.D.S. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL INMATE DENTAL SERVICES. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON OCTOBER 14, 1997. MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD, EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C21. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: COLLINWOOD WEST SECTION II-C - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 42 LOTS - 10.655 ACRES - CLAYWOOD DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C22. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 13, 1998 TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM TULARE DRIVE TO "FORTUNA COVE" STARTING AT FORTUNA DRIVE TO END OF CUL-DE-SAC, PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C23. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1, MOUNT LARSON SOUTH PHASE II-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT ON PROPOSED FY 1999 ROAD DISTRICT #3 BUDGET.
2. APPROVE ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR ROAD DISTRICT #3 FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998.
3. APPROVE ORDER FOR THE FY 1999 ROAD DISTRICT #3 BUDGET.
4. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29, 1998 , 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST BY JPI FOR FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS WITH THE TEXAS BOND REVIEW BOARD FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
A) APPROXIMATELY 7 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF STASSNEY LANE AT GEORGE STREET, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
B) APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES AT 8700 BRODIE LANE, NORTHWEST CORNER OF BRODIE LANE AND DAVIS LANE, (DEERFIELD MULTIFAMILY), AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
C) 32.9 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH CONGRESS AND LITTLE TEXAS ROAD, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
D) APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES LOCATED AT 500 EAST STASSNEY LANE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
E) 12.28 ACRES SOUTH OF HOWARD LANE ON METRIC BOULEVARD IN SCOFIELD FARMS SUBDIVISION, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS;
F) 256 ACRES AT THE MEADOWS LOCATED AT LOYOLA LANE AT DECKER LANE, AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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