Travis County Commssioners Court
March 2, 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

March 2, 1999, 9:00 AM

RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE REVISION OF A PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO: REVISION OF LOTS 32 AND 33, SECTION ONE SANDY CREEK RANCHES, PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 4.14 ACRES - FULKES LANE - OUTSIDE ETJ - SEPTIC APPROVAL BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

2. APPROVE PUBLIC SERVICE RESOLUTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH , 1999 "TRAIL RIDE MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.

4. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE COUNTY STAFF TO REFUEL FLEET VEHICLES BEFORE 7:00 A.M. OR AFTER 2:00 P.M. DURING THE OZONE SEASON, (APRIL 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30) UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

5. CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

6. CONSIDER AND DECIDE AN APPEAL BY REYNALDO RAMIREZ, OWNER, OF THE DETERMINATION BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY THAT A PUBLIC NUISANCE EXISTS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT SADDLE CIRCLE AND REATA (LOT 16, EL RANCHO), PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 61 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE.

7. APPROVE THE REVISION OF A PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO: REVISION OF LOTS 32 AND 33, SECTION ONE SANDY CREEK RANCHES, PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 4.14 ACRES - FULKES LANE - OUTSIDE ETJ - SEPTIC APPROVAL BY TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

8. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

9. DISCUSS AND ADOPT PROCEDURES TO:

(A) INVITE AND RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE ITEMS AND UPDATES FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS;

(B) EVIDENCE COMMISSIONERS COURT'S POSITION ON CERTAIN LEGISLATION; AND

10. APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES (TDPRS) AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE TITLE IV-E FUNDS FOR ALLOWABLE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN JUDICIAL DETERMINATIONS FOR CASES FILED BY TDPRS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

11. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATION OF TRIAL LAWYERS OF AMERICA FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE COURTROOMS, PUBLIC SPACES, AND NON-EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 5, AND ON MARCH 6 AND 7, 1999 FOR THE STUDENT TRIAL ADVOCACY COMPETITION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

12. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. MA960256, MAINTENANCE OF ADULT PROBATION SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT FROM THE SOFTWARE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000; THIS MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH RENEWAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

13. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A CASE MANAGEMENT AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM, RFP # P970049SG, FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT WITH CAP SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $406,204.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

14. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF NORTEL MERIDIAN VOICE MAIL EXPANSION FOR INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FROM AFFILIATED TELEPHONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,576.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

15. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF NORTEL OPTION 11C UPGRADE FOR INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FROM WILLIAMS COMMUNICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,343.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

16. AWARD A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DEL VALLE) PHASE 1 PROJECTS, IFB #B99029-MB. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

17. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO RGM CONSTRUCTORS, L.P. (CONCRETE STRUCTURAL PACKAGE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DEL VALLE) PHASE 1 PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 99K0721F-MB), FOR AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $159,419.40. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

18. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO MONTGOMERY KONE, INC., (CONTRACT NO. 97K0710I-MB) FOR AN INCREASE TO THE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $52,538.00 AND AN INCREASE TO THE CONTRACT TIME OF 10 CALENDAR DAYS TO PROVIDE ELEVATOR PACKAGE WORK ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DEL VALLE) PHASE 1 PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION OFFICE TRAILERS, IFB B990025-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, SATELLITE SHELTERS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,740.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES, IFB #B990008-MG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AAMCO TRANSMISSION IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $30,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

21. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH FIRST RIVER PLACE RESERVE, LTD., FOR ROADWAY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS ON RIVER PLACE BLVD, A ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST RIVER PLACE RESERVE, LTD., FOR WATER LINES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RIVER PLACE BLVD. AND RANGE VIEW DRIVE (SQUIRE POPE DRIVE) IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES RIVER PLACE SECTION 10, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

D. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVERPLACE SECTION 14 - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 0 LOTS - 3.467 ACRE ROW DEDICATION - BIG VIEW DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY RIVER PLACE MUD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

E. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVERPLACE SECTION 15 - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 97 LOTS - 78.385 ACRES - BIG VIEW DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY RIVER PLACE MUD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

F. 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)

22. APPROVE THE COUNTY CLERK'S CHANGE FUND AS $1,680 AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 130.902 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND AS APPROVED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY AUDITOR.

23. APPROVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

24. APPROVE FY 2000 PLANNING AND BUDGET PROCESS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION.

25. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.

26. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.

27. (TO BE TAKEN UP AT 1:30 P.M.) CONSIDER WACKENHUT CORRECTIONS CORPORATION'S RECOMMENDATION OF JAMES BLACK FOR THE POSITION OF FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR AT THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

28. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

29. DISCUSS CLAIM FOR PAYMENT FOR INTERPRETATION SERVICES PERFORMED BY STEVEN MINES ON JUNE 17, 1998 AND AUGUST 10, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items

AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, 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 N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 1999.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE REQUEST TO CONSENT TO THE TRANSFER OF HAMILTON'S MARK APARTMENTS FROM CONSOLIDATED APARTMENT VENTURES, L.P., TO CASA GROUP, L.L.C. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH YMCA TO ASSIST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS EAST COMMUNITIES BRANCH PROJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1999, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. REVIEW AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO MAGISTRATION AND BOOKING AT THE NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND INTERIM PLAN FOR THESE FUNCTIONS. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

2. CONSIDER CRIMINAL DISTRICT JUDGES' PROPOSAL FOR TWO NEW COURTS IN CURRENT LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

ADJOURN

SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1999, 2:00 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - WORK SESSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1999 , *** 5:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REGARDING FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS AND FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR MITIGATING FLOOD DAMAGE IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS, AND DISCUSS TIMBER CREEK ACTION PLAN. (JUDGE BISCOE)

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

31. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. 1

32. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1

33. 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

34. 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

35. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LAND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, (TPL) FOR VISTA POINT, PHASE 1. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2

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 FEBRUARY 12, 1999 AND FEBRUARY 16, 1999.

C4. APPOINT BOB KELLY, DVM, AS THE PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN NORTHTOWN WEST SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SAN LEANNA MEMORIAL PARK, HILLVIEW NORTH - (CEMETERY SUBDIVISION - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1.579 ACRES - OLD MANCHACA ROAD) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C7. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 23, 1999 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C8. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 6, 1999 FOR THE REVISION OF PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 55-57 , THE COVES ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION B, PHASE ONE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 15.28 ACRES - SANDCASTLE DRIVE - OUTSIDE ETJ - SEPTIC APPROVAL BY LCRA) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

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