Travis County Commssioners Court
January 5, 1999
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
January 5, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT 5' ON EITHER SIDE OF THE OLD LOT LINE DIVIDING LOTS 18 AND 19, RED WAGON RANCHETTES 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2.APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM DESSAU ROAD NORTH TO "HERITAGE PARK ROAD" FROM CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE TO THE CITY LIMITS OF PFLUGERVILLE, IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4.APPROVE/ACCEPT FILING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' BONDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. JUDGE GUY HERMAN
B. JUDGE DAVID CRAIN
C. JUDGE JAN BRELAND
D. JUDGE WILFRED AGUILAR
E. JUDGE ELENA DIAZ
F. JUDGE BARBARA BEMBRY
G. JUDGE SCOTT A. DAVIS (ADDED)
5.REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PRELIMIINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE SERIES 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD BONDS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
6.APPROVE EMERGENCY FUNDING REQUEST FROM AUSTIN COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOLS (ACNS) RELATED TO THE SUPPLY OF INFANT/TODDLER CARE AND INCREASE TRAVIS COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR 1999 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT BY $15,347.
7.APPROVE RENEWAL OF ELEVEN (11) CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,785,111:
A. THE AUSTIN PROJECT
B. CARITAS OF AUSTIN
C. CHILD, INC.
D. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS
E. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS
F. EBENEZER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
G. EXTEND-A-CARE
H. FAMILY ELDERCARE, INC.
I. FOUNDATION FOR THE HOMELESS
J. OPEN DOOR - PROJECT NORMALIZATION
K. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
8.APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9.CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF STEVEN HARRIS, M.D., AS HEALTH AUTHORITY FOR AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
10.APPROVE SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR A FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO BE USED STATEWIDE BY TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JUDY AND W.L. TRIGG III FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HARKEY COVE, A STREET MAINTAINED BY TRAVIS COUNTY IN APPLE SPRINGS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12.APPROVE THE ADVERTISEMENT AND SALE OF SURPLUS RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM OLD JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD; AUTHORIZE TNR TO PAY ADVERTISING EXPENSES OF SALE UNTIL REIMBURSED BY PURCHASER; AND APPOINT COMMISSIONER DAVIS AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
13.APPROVE PROJECT TO SWEEP SELECTED STREETS AND BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF LAKEWAY AND BE REIMBURSED AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE CITY/COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
14.DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT #99AE600-JG TO PBS&J FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES AT 7811 BURLESON MANOR ROAD FOR THE AMOUNT OF $31,900. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
15.APPROVE MODIFICATION TO CONTRACT NO. PS960189-JG, CONSTRUCTION TESTING SERVICES, TO JACK HOLT AND ASSOCIATES, INC., CONTRACT APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 12, 1996; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FORADJUSTMENTS TO THE RATES OF COMPENSATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE BLANKET CRIME POLICY, RFP #R980098-OJ TO THE QUALIFIED PROPONENT, PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS, INC. IN THE ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $4,071.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SOUTHEAST METRO PARK PROJECT, PHASE I, IFB #B980724-JJ. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18.APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF PETE BALDWIN AS TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR. (COMMISSIONER BISCOE)
19.RECEIVE UPDATE ON EXPOSITION CENTER AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT ACTIONS: (1) APPROVE MODIFICATION #2 TO CONTRACT #98AE603-JG, CASA BELLA ARCHITECTS FOR A TOTAL OF $68,340.00; (2) APPROVE ADVERTISEMENT AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
20.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
21.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
B. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RSVP SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE ACCESS & VISITATION PROGRAM FOR JUVENILE COURT.
22.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EMPLOYEES.
B. APPROVE TRANSFER OF SEWAGE FACILITIES EMPLOYEES.
23.REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. COUNTY ATTORNEY - SETTLE
B. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
C. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
D. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
E. CHYLON JOHNSON - DENY
F. SHERRY MEADOWS - DENY
G. RICHARD MIZELL - DENY
H. JANET REDFERN - DENY
24.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Addenda
NW TC Road District #3
TC Housing Finance Corp.
TC Health Facilities Dev. Corp.
Capital Health Facilities Corp.
Capital Industrial Dev. Corp.
January 7 Work Session
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA INCLUDING:
A. LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 1999 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, A MEETING WITH TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. (1) DISCUSS THE NEED FOR A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
(2) DISCUSS THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR OUTSIDE LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 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, JANUARY 5, 1998, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.APPROVE FY 1999 BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION.
2.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM FINANCING TEAM REGARDING ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (MOUNTAIN RANCH APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1998. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1998, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.APPROVE FY 1999 BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION.
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM D. LADD PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE $89,300,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998A AND $7,000,000 TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHFACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOSPITAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1998B. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1998, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.APPROVE FY 1999 BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1998, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.APPROVE FY 1999 BUDGETS FOR THE CORPORATION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1999, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSSION CONCERNING CAPCO 9-1-1 AND ADDRESSING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP, INSURANCE COVERAGE AND MAINTENANCE, AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2.DISCUSS ROLE AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS.
3.DISCUSS TOPICS FOR FUTURE WORK SESSIONS.
ADJOURN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note1- Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note2- Gov't Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Gov't Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matter
Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann 551.076, Security
Note 5 - Gov't Code Ann 551.075, Conference with Employees
25.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING REQUEST OF TERRY KEEL FOR REPRESENTATION IN ASSOCIATED PRESS, ET AL V. MAURICE A. COOK (KEEL; COOK; DEFAMATION; IN THE FIRST COURT OF APPEALS, HOUSTON, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. 01-98-00773-CV). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
26.APPROVE PAYMENT OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLAIM RECEIVED FROM CITY OF AUSTIN REGARDING DAMAGE TO WEST 10TH STREET. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27.APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR $6,998.40 BY MAXIM TECHNOLOGIES, PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEY CONTRACT; CONTRACT NO.PS9980012SG, (TNR) TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. 1
28.MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN MARY ELIZABETH HUMPHREY ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL, CAUSE NO. A95-CA-053-AA (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/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 BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY IN CONSTABLE PCT. 5 OFFICE FOR: TRACY JEAN VAUGHN.
C4.APPOINT DARRELL SHOOK AS FIRE COMMISSIONER TO THE BOARD OF ESD #12 FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5.APPOINT PETER HYINK TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #10 BOARD (CE-BAR), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOTS 18, 19, AND 20 WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE 1-C (TRUST DEEDS POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 3 LOTS - 4.008 ACRES - EDGERTON STREET - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOTS 56, 57, AND 58 WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE 1-D (TRUST DEEDS POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 3 LOTS - 5.663 ACRES - HIGH GATE DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOTS 95, 96, AND 97 WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE 1-E (TRUST DEEDS POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 3 LOTS - 5.091 ACRES - WESTMINSTER GLEN AVENUE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: DESSAU CORNER SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - LOT - 1.5046 ACRES - DESSAU ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C10.REVISED ITEM: APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINT PHASE 1-C - (SHORTFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - .272 ACRES - TULARE DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #3) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 6 BLOCK "O" LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-A (SHORTFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - .307 ACRES - FORTUNA COVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #3) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C12.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOT 5 BLOCK "O" LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-B, (SHORTFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - .333 ACRES - TULARE DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #3) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C13.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 26, 1999 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 18 & 19, TRAVIS VISTA, AND A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ACROSS PART OF THE BACK OF THESE LOTS IN AN AREA TO BE REPLATTED TO FORM A NEW LOT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C14.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JANUARY 26, 1999 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE REAR OF LOT 8 BLOCK A, OAK SHORES ONLAKE AUSTIN SECTION 1 AND PART OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LOT, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT 5' ON EITHER SIDE OF THE OLD LOT LINE DIVIDING LOTS 18 AND 19, RED WAGON RANCHETTES 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C16.APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM DESSAU ROAD NORTH TO "HERITAGE PARK ROAD" FROM CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE TO THE CITY LIMITS OF PFLUGERVILLE, IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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