Travis County Commssioners Court
December 1, 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, December 1, 1998, 9:00 AM
1.A. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF BILL ALESHIRE FROM THE OFFICE OF TRAVIS COUNTY
JUDGE.
B. APPOINT TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE.
C. APPROVE BOND OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUDGE.
RESOLUTIONS AND HEARINGS
2.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF WHILE ACKNOWLEDGING CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR ITS EXCELLENT SERVICE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3.RECEIVE BRIEFING ON TRAVIS COUNTY COMBINED CHARITIES.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4.CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.A. 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)
B. EXEMPT FROM REQUIREMENTS OF COMPETITIVE BIDS/PROPOSALS THE PURCHASE OF A/E SERVICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES AND A PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT STUDY.
C. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT OR DESIGNEE TO PROCURE OR AMEND CURRENT CONTRACT FOR A/E SERVICES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES AND A PHASE I ENVIRONMENT SITE ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE PROPERTIES AT 812 SAN ANTONIO AND 1601 RIO GRANDE.
6.RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES RULES AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION. (COMMISSIONER MOORE).
7.DISCUSS ALTERNATIVES TO MITIGATING LOSSES TO PROPERTIES LOCATED IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS INCLUDING THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM AND CONSIDER APPROVING SUBMISSION OF NOTICE OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS TO THE STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR GRANT FUNDS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8.A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AWARD, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 1 PROJECT:
1. CONTRACT #99K0700G TO FLYNN CONSTRUCTION INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $986,00.00 FOR THE PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING PACKAGE.
2. CONTRACT #99K07OOP TO JGR TILE AND STONE CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $191,184.00 FOR THE CERAMIC AND QUARRY TILE PACKAGE.
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING REALLOCATING $1,229,596 FROM THE TCCC PHASE 2 PROJECT BUDGET TO THE TCCC PHASE 1 PROJECT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR AWARD OF RELEASE 2 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS INCLUDED IN PROPOSED MOTION NO.1.
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING INSURANCE COVERAGE OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS INCLUDED IN PROPOSED MOTION NO. 1 WITH COUNTY'S ROLLING OWNER CONTROLLED INSURANCE PROGRAM.
9.APPROVE THE GRANTING OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE WASTEWATER AND COMMUNICATION LINE EASEMENT TO THE LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
10.APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, TO PROVIDE ONE-AND-A-HALF INCH HOT MIX OVERLAY ON THE REQUESTED CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
11.APPROVE THE AVIATION INSURANCE POLICY TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0273-OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY AIRCRAFT. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1998.
12.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A REMITTANCE PAYMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM, RFO #073, TO THE SOLE SOURCE, STATE CATALOG VENDOR, UNISYS CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,946.00.
13.A. ADOPT ORDER APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
B. GIVE ALL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS NECESSARY FOR ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND VOTER APPROVED BONDS.
14.APPOINT MEMBERS TO THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
15.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
16.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
17.DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
18.APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR $24,247.28 FOR ADVERTISING CHARGES TO THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 1
19.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND /OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL REGARDING PROJECT 97-21, HOWARD LANE, PARCELS NO. 13, 14, & 15;(RIDGE INVESTORS; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY)1
20.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN THE MATTER OF RAYMONND LEE ARRINGTON V. TRAVIS COUNTY FILE NO. 186.1 (ARRINGTON; MERCER; GRIEVANCE)3
21.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGSARDING POSSIBLE LITIGATION INVOLVING DANIEL AND AMELIA GRIZAS AND VARIOUS CONTRACTORS, INSTALLERS, ENGINEERS AND SANITARIANS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF THE COUNTY'S ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY RULES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)1
22.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
23.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL IN STATE OF TEXAS V. THE LUNDELL 1991 TRUST, CIP PROJECT 1-003C, PARMER LANE EAST; (LUNDELL; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE 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 JULY 23 AND NOV. 17, 1998.
C4.A. ACCEPT DONATION OF $36.51 FROM RANDALLS TO BE USED TOWARDS JAIL VOLUNTEERS.
B. ACCEPT DONATION OF $250 FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO BE ALLOCATED TOWARD EQUIPMENT FOR OFFICERS WITH A CANINE.
C5.APPROVAL TO TRANSFER FY 98 4TH QUARTER NET PARK REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $312,049.48 FROM THE LCRA PARKS ESCROW FUND TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S GENERAL FUND. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6.APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NOS. 97T0107-RG, 97T0108-RG AND 97T0109-RG, DEALERS ELECTRIC, OLDEN LIGHTING AND GRAINGER ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS. MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR TWELVE MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THESE CONTRACTS AWARDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 28,1997.
C7.APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NOS. 97T0107-RG, 97T0108-RG AND 97T0109-RG, DEALERS ELECTRIC, OLDEN LIGHTING AND GRAINGER ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS. MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR TWELVE MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THESE CONTRACTS AWARDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 28, 1997.
C.8.APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION TO CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0092-JP WITH GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS CO., FOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS SERVICES. MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION TO THIS CONTRACT AWARDED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON DECEMBER 12, 1996.
C9.APPROVE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOLUTION.
C10.APPROVAL OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN BRATTON PARK SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3: LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION FIVE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 6.855 ACRES - CLIFF OVERLOOK - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C12.APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 9 - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OFCEDAR PARK - 90 LOTS - 19.47 ACRES -NANDINA DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY WCID NO. 1B) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C13.APPROVAL OF RECORDING OF A PLAT IN PRECINCT 3: MICHAEL DALE SUBDIVISION -(SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS -6.811 ACRES - MICHAEL DALE - INDIVIDUAL ON SITE SEPTIC). (COMMISSIONER MOORE)
C14.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR DISCOVERY TOYS TO USE STOKES BUILDING LOBBY ON DECEMBER 1 AND BOTH STOKES BUILDING AND COURT HOUSE LOBBIES ON DECEMBER 8, 10, 15, 17 WITH BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE BROWN SANTA PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C15.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
C16.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM THROUGH THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
B. COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM THROUGH THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 1, 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 MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF SEPT. 15, 1998.
3.APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF NOV. 17, 1998.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1.TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, NOVEMBER 10, AND NOVEMBER 17, 1998, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
2.ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 17, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
2.ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. ELECT OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
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