Travis County Commssioners Court
January 26, 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 26, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1.PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN 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)
2.PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN 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 ON LAKE AUSTIN SECTION 1 AND PART OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LOT, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5.DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY AND LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION FOR LIVE CABLECAST OF THE SPRING TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (THE HOUSE) LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS ON TCTV. THIS REQUIRES A WAIVER OF TRAVIS COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, CHAPTER 43, SECTION 004. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6.REVIEW AND DISCUSS DRAFT OF THE ONSITE SEWAGE FACILITIES RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7.ADOPT STEPS AND SOLICIT NAME RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PUBLIC FOR NEW SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION AT GORE SITE ON BURLESON MANOR ROAD IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY 1.020.
8.APPROVE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000. ($0 TRAVIS COUNTY; $45,000 CITY OF AUSTIN) FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCY:
A. AUSTIN COMMUNITY GARDENS
9.APPROVE TWO (2) CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $215,061; (TRAVIS COUNTY $58, 489; CITY OF AUSTIN $156,572.) FROM THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES:
A. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR- LABOR CONNECTION (DAY LABOR)
B. GREATER CALVARY RITES OF PASSAGE
10.APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOLS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,800 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $238,440; CONTRACT TERM WILL BE JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999.
11.APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SETCO FIRE DISTRICT AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO BURN AN OLD ABANDONED HOUSE AT SOUTHEAST METRO PARK AS PART OF A FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE BY SETCO FIRE DISTRICT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12.A. DISCUSS ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE FIRST ANNUAL REPORT ON THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER AND RELATED ITEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHARTER.
C. APPOINT NEW MEMBERS AND DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE OTHER VACANCIES.
13.APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EVALUATION SERVICES WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CENTER FOR SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH TO PROVIDE EVALUATING OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) NETWORK EVALUATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14.APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SERVICES FOR THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15.AWARD CONTRACT FOR TESTING AND BALANCING SERVICES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROJECT, IFB #B990001-MB. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16.DISCUSS PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CAPITAL METRO TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY OFFSITE RECORDS STORAGE CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17.APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING THE 76TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE STATE APPROPRIATIONS TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
18.A. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 698 LOTS - 184.69 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY AND PFLUGER LANE -WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDEREMERE UTILITY COMPANY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH CONTINENTAL HOMES OF AUSTIN, L.P. & AMERICO FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, L.C. REGARDING PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF THE CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY PLAN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE I, SECTION 1-A - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 16 LOTS - 5.176 ACRES - PFLUGER LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE I, SECTION 1-B - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 76 LOTS - 26.609 ACRES - PFLUGER LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19.APPROVE CHARTER OF THE SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20.MAKE CITIZENS APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.
21.DISCUSS 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.
22.APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
23.DISCUSS THE REPLACEMENT OF ENGINES ON PARK PATROL BOAT AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESERVE FUNDS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24.A. DISCUSS AND APPROVE BUDGET AND CORRESPONDING FUND TRANSFER FOR CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AT 2201 POST ROAD.
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE BUDGET AND CORRESPONDING FUND TRANSFERS FOR A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY AT 2201 POST ROAD.
25.APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR MANSFIELD DAM PARK RENOVATION (TNR DEPARTMENT).
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR SB102 EMS GRANT, (EMS DEPARTMENT)
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SUPERCYCLIST FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
26.APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
27.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
NW TC Road District #3
TC Housing Finance Corp.
TC Health Facilities Dev. Corp.
Capital Health Facilities Dev. Corp.
Capital Industrial Dev. Corp.
Work Session
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR
RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1.APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
2.APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CLIFF BLOUNT REGARDING COMPLIANCE AUDITS OF ASPEN HILLS AND TANGLEWOOD FOREST PROJECTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.APPROVE TRANSFER OF TITLE FOR BELL LONGRANGER III, MODEL 206L-3 (SERIAL #51143, REGISTRATION #N85TC) TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR USE IN PROCURING NEW AERO-MEDICAL HELICOPTER AND REDUCE ASSETS OF CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS
COURT
1.CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1999, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1.DISCUSS WORKPLAN FOR PLANNING & BUDGET OFFICE.
2.DISCUSS WORKPLAN FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
3.DISCUSS WORKPLAN FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS.
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
28.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING POSSIBLE LITIGATION INVOLVING DANIEL AND AMELIAGRIVAS 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
29.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF LOTS 82,83,84,88,89 AND 90, WESTMINSTER GLEN PHASE 1E (TRUST DEEDS POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 6 LOTS - 10.118 ACRES - NARROW RIDGE DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
30.RECEIVE BRIEFING, DISCUSS AND/OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION FOR THE POTENTIAL LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 812 SAN ANTONIO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
31.DISCUSS STATUS OF LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR VISTA POINT (PHASE I); APPROVE AMENDMENTS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 & 2
32.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: WENDY DAWN RAMIREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DIANE MOORE HAGAN; (RAMIREZ; ELFANT; TX TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY ) 1
33.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JUDY PAINTER V. ESCO ELEVATORS CORPORATION, MONTGOMERY KONE, INC. F/K/A MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR COMPANY AND TRAVIS COUNTY; (PAINTER; BISCOE; TX TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1
34.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: WENDY DAWN RAMIREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND DIANE MOORE HAGAN; (RAMIREZ; ELFANT; TX TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY ) 1
35.RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER BY M.W. BUILDERS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36.RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON RESULTS OF MEDIATION IN PHILLIPS, ET AL V. MONTGOMERY ELEVATOR, ET AL, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER-OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE SUBROGATION LIEN RECOVERY WITH REGARD TO THIS CAUSE OF ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND 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 SESSION OF JANUARY 12, 1999.
C4.APPOINT JOY SMITH AS PCT.. 2 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE, REPLACING NANCY HILGERS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5.APPOINT SAM GRAHAM AS PCT. 2. APPOINTEE TO THE DISPCT.E RESOLUTION CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6.APPOINT MICHAEL PEARSON TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #8 BOARD (PEDERNALES); TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7.ACCEPT DONATION OF MATERIALS FROM MCCOY'S BUILDING SUPPLY (LUMBER & BALLASTERS) VALUED AT $26.78 TO BE USED TOWARDS THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE OFFICE IN DEL VALLE.
C8.APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF "DILLO DASH" FLYERS WITH COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAYCHECKS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9.APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980176KLH WITH NATACHA PELAEZ WAGNER FOR VICTIM SERVICES 2000 PROJECT DIRECTION, (ADDING $5,000 OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS TO EXISTING CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL OF $25,500.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C10.APPROVE TWO LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST RIVER PLACE RESERVE, LTD., FOR CART PATHS AND WATER LINE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RIVER PLACE BLVD., IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C11.APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER PLACE GOLF COURSE (NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 156.372 ACRES - 7 LOTS - RIVER PLACE BLVD. - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE RIVER PLACE MUD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12.APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 3 PHASE 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C13.APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 9, 1999 TO DISCUSS THE ELIMINATION OF MORTGAGE CERTIFICATIONS AND IN-HOUSE DESIGN OF PRIVATE SEWAGE FACILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS TO SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATIONS FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE PERMITS BEFORE RECEIVING APPLICATIONS FOR PROCESSING THROUGH THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY PROGRAM.
C14.APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 16, 1999 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM TURKEY BEND ROAD TO "AZURE HIGHLAND ROAD": SOUTH OF FM 1431 TO THE BURNET COUNTY LINE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C15.APPROVE AN 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)
C16.APPROVE AN 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 ON LAKE AUSTIN SECTION 1 AND PART OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LOT, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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