Travis County Commssioners Court
March 9, 1999
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
March 9, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE A PORTION OF HUGHES PARK DRIVE AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO INCLUDE THIS PORTION OF THE COUNTY MAINTAINED ROAD WITHIN DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE MERRILLTOWN DRIVE, DETOURING OF TRAFFIC VIA BURNET ROAD - SHORELINE DRIVE - BRATTON LANE, FOR ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MARCH 9, 1999; PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE WITH DETOUR IS TO FACILITATE SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEEDED REPAIRS TO THE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN MERRILLTOWN DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5. INTRODUCTION OF TODD CLARK AND LESLIE DIPPEL TO COMMISSIONERS COURT BY COUNTY ATTORNEY.
6. DISCUSS ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES RULES FOR SUBMISSION TO TNRCC AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. APPROVE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION PRIOR TO PROCESSING PERMITS FOR ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES AND APPROVE CHECK LIST WHICH WILL BE USED TO IDENTIFY THE MINIMUM INFORMATION NEEDED. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DOWNTOWN HUMAN SERVICES COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE DELIVERY OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES THROUGH THE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH CARITAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
9. APPROVE GRANT-IN-AID AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE $535,040.19 FROM SETON HOSPITAL FOR ADDING TURN LANES ON FM 1826 AT SETON HOSPITAL. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
10. APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ADDING TURN LANES ON FM 1826 AT SETON HOSPITAL. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
11. DISCUSS DOYLE/EILERS DRAINAGE CAPITAL PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. DISCUSS, AMEND, AND ADOPT THE FY1999 ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
13. DISCUSS AND ADOPT LIST OF PROJECTS FOR ALTERNATIVE PAVEMENT SURFACE AS PART OF THE FY 1999 SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
14. APPROVE ISSUANCE OF A TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL WITHIN A DEDICATED DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 27 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS, SECTION 2 (RICK HARDY, 9702 DELGADO WAY) IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
15. DISCUSS, APPROVE, AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON APPROVING THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY PBS&J FOR THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION FOR THE A/E RECOMMENDED $184,696 INCREASE IN THE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET OF THE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER RELATED BUDGET ISSUES.
C. APPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR AUTHORIZATION TO USE A PORTION OF THE FM 973 RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND OUTFALL PIPE.
16. APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD TO THE LOW BIDDER, EXTREEM KLEEN OF AUSTIN, FOR CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY SERVICES (IFB 990042-JP), IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $70,200.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR COPIER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES TO CONTRACTS NO. 98T0142-RG, 98T0145-RG THRU 98T0147-RG, MONROE/SAVIN, NASHUA CORPORATION, IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, CHEMSTAT PRODUCTS, AND SAVIN CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MAY 25, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NOS. 97T0234-RG, 97T0235, AND 97T0854-RG, ALAMO IRON WORKS, YATES SECURITY D/B/A CITY LOCK & SAFE AND BEST LOCK CORPORATION FOR LOCKS, KEYS, AND LOCK SERVICE; MODIFICATIONS ALLOW FOR 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THESE CONTRACTS AWARDED ON MAY 20, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OF CONTRACT NO. 98T0294-MG, PAINTING AND WALL COVERING SERVICES AWARDED TO LONGHORN MAINTENANCE AND REMODELING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 96T0284-RG, TO WATERTIGHT ENDEAVORS, INC., FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS WITH CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 14, 1996; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12 MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR THE PROVISION OF AN ENVELOPE EXTRACTION DESK, IFB #B990028-DM; APPROVE RE-ADVERTISEMENT WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FENCE CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL, IFB# B990043-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, H AND H FENCE COMPANY, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $57,707.50. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MARINE OUTBOARD MOTORS, IFB B990045-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, SOUTH AUSTIN MARINE, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $19,930.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB #B990035-MG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, ANDERSON MACHINERY, CLOSNER EQUIPMENT, LACAL EQUIPMENT, LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL, ROMCO EQUIPMENT, VERMEER EQUIPMENT, WATSON DISTRIBUTING IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970359-JJ, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HOWARD LANE PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 9, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR CHANGES TO THE SCOPE OF SERVICES AND INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $123,066.93. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FERGUSON LANE ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, RFQ #Q980019JJ, TO MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ, INC., IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $122,965.00. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
27. APPROVE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS ENGINEERING SCIENCE CONSULTANTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR HWY. 290 EAST LANDFILL, UPDATING THE SCOPE OF SERVICES WITH NO COST INCREASE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
28. 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 WINDERMERE UTILITY) (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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 1-A - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 16 LOTS - 5.176 ACRES - PFLUGER LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 1-B - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 76 LOTS - 26.609 ACRES - PFLUGER LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
29. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY 9-1-1 RDMT APPOINTMENT OF DOUG YOUNGS, TRAVIS COUNTY GIS COORDINATOR.
30. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
31. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT (FEMA) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR 1998 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DOJ) FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) GRANT AUGMENTATION FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR STATE & LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
E. APPROVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE GRANT WITH FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR TNR AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
32. PROVIDE STATUS UPDATE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT ON Y2K ISSUES.
33. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
34. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TRAVIS CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
B. CONSTABLE, PCT 3 - SETTLE
C. RAULS KNEUPPER - DENY
D. JAVIER REYNA - DENY
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
36. APPROVE FY 2000 PLANNING AND BUDGET PROCESS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION. Additional Items
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION,
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 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 23, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 1999.
2. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM AUSTIN MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LOCAL MATCH TO SECURE FEDERAL GRANT OF 250,000 (FEDERAL 175,000; LOCAL 75,000) TO DEVELOPE AND ASSIST MINORITY AND SMALL TRAVIS COUNTY BUSINESSES.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10,1999, *** 5:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM REPRESENTATIVE 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)
2. DISCUSS GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FLOOD PLAIN BUYOUT AND MITIGATION PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1999, ***1:30 P.M.*** 314 W. 11 STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS SHERIFF'S PROPOSAL FOR STAFFING EXPANDED DELVALLE FACILITY BEGINNING IN FY-00.
2. RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF LITIGATION, POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND DISPUTED CLAIMS AGAINST TRAVIS COUNTY FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1999, 9:00A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; CHAVEZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND ROGER SCHIRMACHER, (CHAVEZ; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JUDY FRANCES 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
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL BETWEEN TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMUNITY SUPER- VISION AND CORRECTION DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT FREIDRICH LANE. (COMMISSION- ER GOMEZ) 2
40. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREE- MENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. 1
41 RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1
42. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CON- STRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER BY M.W. BUILDERS, INC. AND TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
43. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LAND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, (TPL) FOR VISTA POINT, PHASE 1. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
44. RECEIVING BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING HVAC AND FACILITY DAMAGE REPAIRS TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER FACILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS, LTD., (LAURELWOOD; GIESELMAN; CONDEM- NATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRI- ATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN WALT G. BIRCHFIELD ET AL VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; / (BIRCHFIELD; GIESELMAN; LITIGATION; VACATION OF GINGER STREET) 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPRO- PRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND STATE OF TEXAS; (HOPKINS; GIESELMAN; CON- DEMNATION). 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 FEBRUARY 23, 1999.
C4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WEST AUSTIN ATHLETIC CLUB - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 9.595 ACRES - PATTERSON ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE VACATION OF A PORTION OF HUGHES PARK DRIVE AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY TO INCLUDE THIS PORTION OF THE COUNTY MAINTAINED ROAD WITHIN DEDICATED RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF MERRILLTOWN DRIVE, DETOURING OF TRAFFIC VIA BURNET ROAD - SHORELINE DRIVE - BRATTON LANE, FOR ONE WEEK, BEGINNING MARCH 9, 1999; PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE WITH DETOUR IS TO FACILITATE SAFETY DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEEDED REPAIRS TO THE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IN MERRILLTOWN DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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