Travis County Commssioners Court
November 17, 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, November 17, 1998, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES.
2.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 6119 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 28, BLOCK B, ROB ROY ON THE LAKE, SECTION TWO AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF THE SAME LOT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
A.1ADDED ITEM: APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF PFLUGERVILLE LOOP WEST ROAD AT CULVERT BETWEEN HEATHERWILDE ROAD AND REGIS DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT TWO BY CAPITAL EXCAVATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC) UPDATE AND GOGGIO MANAGEMENT TEAM STATUS REPORT. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
5.APPROVE RELEASE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THE SETON HEALTH PLAN PROPOSAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE AND APPROVE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS. (JUDGE ALESHIRE AND COMMISSIONER MOORE)
6.ADOPT STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH CONSTRUCTION BIDS IN EXCESS OF BUDGET FOR THE GARDNER BETTS PROJECT: INCREASE BUDGET AND AWARD CONTRACT; REQUEST PURCHASING AGENT TO NEGOTIATE A MODIFICATION; INSTRUCT ARCHITECT TO REDESIGN FOR REBID, OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE JUVENILE COURT EXPANSION AND RENOVATION PROJECT AT GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, IFB 990701-JG.
7.ENDORSE APPOINTMENTS TO THE EMS TRANSITION TEAM. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
8.APPROVE REQUEST TO ESTABLISH NEW POSITION (ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST) TO ASSIST TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN MEDICAL DIRECTOR IN EFFORTS TO CONSOLIDATE EMERGENCY SERVICE DELIVERY COUNTY-WIDE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
9.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS #99K0721J TO TERRILL MANUFACTURING CO., INC. AND #99K0721L TO WIN-CON ENTERPRISES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING TRANSFER FROM THE TCCC PHASE 2 PROJECT BUDGET TO THE TCCC PHASE 1 PROJECT BUDGET TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR AWARD OF RELEASE 2 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS INCLUDED IN PROPOSED MOTION #C.
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING AWARD OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR THE TCCC PHASE 1 PROJECT:
1. CONTRACT #99K0721I TO WILKS MASONRY FOR THE MASONRY PACKAGE.
2. CONTRACT #99K0721J TO TERRILL MANUFACTURING CO., INC. FOR THE CASEWORK PACKAGE.
3. CONTRACT #99K0721K TO PORT ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE ROOFING PACKAGE..
4. CONTRACT #99KO721L TO WIN-CON ENTERPRISES FOR THE GLAZING PACKAGE.
5. CONTRACT #99K0721O TO SAN ANTONIO FLOOR FINISHERS FOR THE CARPET/RESILIENT FLOORING PACKAGE.
6. CONTRACT #99K0721Q TO DEAN HAGLER, INC. FOR THE PAINTING PACKAGE.
7. CONTRACT #99K0721W TO CONSTRUCTION RENT-A-FENCE FOR THE FENCING PACKAGE.
D. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS INCLUDED IN PROPOSED MOTION #C WITH THE COUNTY'S ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10.APPROVE STAFF PROCEEDING WITH 1999 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL PROCESS. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
11.RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 812 SAN ANTONIO AND 1601 RIO GRANDE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.APPROVE REQUEST FOR OUTSIDE LIGHTING AT SMART FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13.REVISED WORDING: APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 6TH AND 7TH FLOOR JAIL ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 24, 1998 TO UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS STUDENTS DAMIAN RODRIGUEZ AND JOSHUA SANCHEZ FOR A FILM SHOOT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT MA950015, HTE, INCORPORATED, FOR MAINTENANCE OF HTE SOFTWARE (FINANCIAL SYSTEM) IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,265.00; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN/COMPUTER AIDED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TRAINING AND SERVICES TO APERTURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR $28,735. (COMMISSIONER MCKEE)
16.A. APPROVE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SARAH'S CREEK SECTION TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SARAH'S CREEK SECTION TWO (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 20.634 ACRES - 98 LOTS - SARAH'S CREEK DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
17.APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION IV, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
18.A. APPROVE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BRATTON HILL SECTION THREE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE AN ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCGUYER HOMEBUILDERS, INC., FOR BRATTON HILL SECTION III, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BHN SUBDIVISION - (NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 1.925 ACRES - VAUGHT RANCH ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20.A. APPROVE AN ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEE F. SIGNOR FOR MADRONE RANCH, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
B. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: MADRONE RANCH SUBDIVISION (38 LOTS - 188.56 ACRES - FM 3238 - ONSITE SEPTIC SYSTEM) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
21.APPROVE AN ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCGUYER HOMEBUILDERS, INC. FOR RESTORATION FISCAL FOR BRATTON HILL SECTION III, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22.APPROVE CANCELLATION OF A SUBDIVISION AND RELEASE OF LETTER OF CREDIT IN PRECINCT THREE: ROUGH HOLLOW AT THE HILLS OF LAKEWAY SECTION ONE P.U.D. (LONGFORM - FISCAL HELD BY COUNTY - 18LOTS- 231.109 ACRES - THE HILLS DRIVE -LAKEWAY ETJ) (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
23.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
24.APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR SUBMISSION TO THE STATE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE OCTOBER 17, 1998 FLOOD.
25.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
26.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. MARK MCMILLAN - SETTLE
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.PRESENT DETAILS OF SETTLEMENT IN SAWYER VENDING V. RICKS ALONG WITH FINAL RELEASE; DISCUSS FUTURE SETTLEMENTS. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
29.REVISED WORDING: APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT OR RENEW EXISTING LICENSE WITH LAKE AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD., FOR ACCESS ACROSS MARY QUINLAN PARK, AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30.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
31.RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET AL. (FRASIER; 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE MATTER OF RAYMOND LEE ARRINGTON TRAVIS COUNTY FILE NO. 186.1 (ARRINGTON; MERCER; GRIEVANCE) 1 & 3
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BEDFORD, KATHY ET AL., V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL., CAUSE NO. A-97-CA-661 JN (BEDFORD; RUST; EMPLOYEE MATTER) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34.ADDED ITEM: RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO COUNTY AUDITOR'S REQUEST FOR LITIGATION INFORMATION IN CONECTION WITH THE YEAR END INDEPENDENT AUDIT (SPATARO; AUDIT) 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 SPECIAL VOTING SESSION OF NOVEMBER 9, 1998.
C4.APPROVE REQUEST TO PRINT 1200 DOUBLE-SIDED ANTI-DWI HOLIDAY MESSAGE PAYROLL STUFFER AND REQUEST PAYROLL STUFFER TO BE DISTRIBUTED WITH DECEMBER 15, 1998 EMPLOYEE PAYCHECKS.
C5.APPROVE MAILING OF "THANK YOU" LETTER TO APPROXIMATELY 1000 TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION DAY POLLWORKERS. LETTER WILL BE INSERTED INTO PAYCHECKS DISTRIBUTED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 25, 1998.
C6.APPROVE CHANGE (PETTY CASH) FUND TOTAL OF $243.50 FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 130.902 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE; THESE FUNDS ALREADY EXIST AND REQUIRE NO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960012LH, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC., FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE SUPERVISION SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF JUVENILE COURT; 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 $350,000.00; ORIGINAL CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON DECEMBER 10, 1996. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C8.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970029LH, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER FOR PROVISION OF MULTI-FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF JUVENILE COURT, AND THEIR FAMILIES; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; ORIGINAL CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 26, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960288LH, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER FOR PROVISION OF DIVORCE EDUCATION THROUGH THE MOVING THROUGH PROGRAM TO ASSIST CLIENTS OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, OCTOBER 1, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1999; ORIGINAL CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1995. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO,. 98T0054-OJ, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, REFUSE COLLECTION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 23, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND INCORPORATES NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS (CHANGES/ADDS) IN PICK-UP LOCATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C11.APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN AON RISK SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS, INC.; FOR CONTRACT NO. 97T0116-OJ, AON, EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 4, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C12.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295-LH, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER, FOR PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES NETWORK (JOSATS); MODIFICATIONEXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 1999; ORIGINAL CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 11, 1996. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C13.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES TO COMPLIANCE CONSORTIUM CORPORATION; CONTRACT NO. PS990019KW. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT; IFB SH98100104, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER; AMERICAN HEALTH SUPPLIES, INC.; THIS WAS A JOINT IFB BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD TO THE LOW BIDDER, ANDY HOWARD'S PEST CONTROL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22.482 FOR PEST CONTROL; SERVICE (IFB B990002-JP). (COMMISSIONER DARWIN MCKEE)
C16.A. APPROVE SUBDIVISION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: WATERFORD ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION TWO - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 30 LOTS - 82.551 ACRES - OSPREY RIDGE LOOP -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY POINT VENTURE II MUD). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C17.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION IV - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 96 LOTS - 16.127 ACRES - FM 2304 -SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C18.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 6119 SQ. FT. DRAINAGE EASEMENT ACROSS LOT 28, BLOCK B, ROB ROY ON THE LAKE, SECTION TWO AND ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTHWEST PROPERTY LINE OF THE SAME LOT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C19.ADDED ITEM: APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF PFLUGERVILLE LOOP WEST ROAD AT CULVERT BETWEEN HEATHERWILDE ROAD AND REGIS DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT TWO BY CAPITAL EXCAVATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.2DISCUSS STATUS OF AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY RADIO COALITION TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM RFP. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
A.3DISCUSS TXDOT'S ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 - SEGMENT B AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER RON DAVIS)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 17, 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, NOVEMBER 17, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $9,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1991 (ASPEN HILLS APARTMENT PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM)
2.RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE DOE FUND REGARDING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.CONSIDER REQUEST FROM W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO RELEASE THE LIEN ON THE FACILITY LOCATED AT 7811 BURLESON-MANOR ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADJOURN
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