Travis County Commssioners Court
March 16, 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 16, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PUBLIC FOR NAMING OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY 1.020 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR TOKYO ELECTRON EMPLOYEES RYOUICHI ?RICHIE? ITO, HIRONORI ?ALEX? KOBAYASHI, MASAMI ?SAM? KUROKI, AND KAORU ?KAREEM? MATSUSHITA FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE START-UP/MAKING TEX A SUCCESS PROGRAM; ALSO HONORING THEM AS TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO CREATE A TRAVIS COUNTY CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF THE UPCOMING CENSUS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
5. SELECT CAPITAL IDEA'S RESPONSE TO RFS# S990030TS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE FINAL CONTRACT FOR COURT APPROVAL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. DISCUSS ON SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES RULES FOR SUBMISSION TO TNRCC AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. 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 DEVELOP AND ASSIST MINORITY AND SMALL TRAVIS COUNTY BUSINESSES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
8. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:
(A) AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION ROVING LEADER PROGRAM (BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT).
(B) DISMAS CHARITIES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM (WENT OUT OF BUSINESS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBIC SAFETY FOR FLOOD PLAIN ACQUISITION & MITIGATION (TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT).
10. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR FLOOD PLAIN ACQUISITION & MITIGATION (TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT).
11. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE GRANT (FEMA) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR STATE & LOCAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY OEM PARTS/MAINTENANCE, IFB #B990038-MG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, COOPER EQUIPMENT, AND MAGNUM TRAILERS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER TO ADD HOT MIX ASPHALT OVERLAY FOR ROADS TO FIRST PHASE OF CONTRACT WITH C.C. CARLTON CONSTRUCTION OF AUSTIN FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN ESPEY HUSTON & ASSOCIATES (THE ASSIGNOR) AND PBS&J (THE ASSIGNEE). THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL A/E DESIGN SERVICES FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS AT TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC) DEL VALLE (CONTRACT NO. 97AE600-MB) WAS APPROVED ON MARCH 18, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE RELATED FUNDING AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE 1997 SUBSTANDARD ROADS BOND PROGRAM, ISSUANCE NO. 1 (TRAVIS OAKS PROJECT), IFB #B980709-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, C.C. CARLTON CONSTRUCTION OF AUSTIN, INC. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND HAN WAVE, INC., TO CHANGE THE HOURLY RATES CHARGED AND POLICIES FOLLOWED BY EACH AGENCY IN THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETER SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 22, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0018-JP, FOR COUNTY CLERK DEED INDEXING SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 6, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL APPROVE ADDITIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT THE IMAGING PORTION OF THE SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMPBELL INDUSTRIES (THE ASSIGNOR) AND HIGHWAY SAFETY SERVICES CO., INC., (THE ASSIGNEE). THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES IN SUPPORT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CONTRACT #97C0120-MB) WAS APPROVED ON FEBRUARY 4, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR AMERICAN EUROCOPTER FOR THE HELICOPTER(s) DRIVE TRAIN AND ROTOR BLADES FOR TWO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER EC135 HELICOPTERS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR TURBOMECA ENGINE CORP. FOR ENGINE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL, FOR THE FOUR TURBOMECA ENGINES ON THE TWO AMERICAN EUROCOPTER EC135 HELICOPTERS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1999 FORD EXPEDITION TRUCK FROM THE HOUSTON/GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (H-GAG) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL98-98858; APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE/REPURCHASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IFB# B990018-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, HOLT COMPANY OF TEXAS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0133-JP, PIONEER CONCRETE OF TEXAS FOR SURFACE AGGREGATES 4 & 5; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 14, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0206-JP, CAPITAL CHEM CAN COMPANY FOR PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICING; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 21, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A SECOND 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0214-JP, TRIOLOGIC, INC., FOR HAZARDOUS AND SPECIAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 29, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A SECOND 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0132-JP, CENTEX MATERIALS FOR CONCRETE AND GROUT MIX; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 7, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0106-LD, WITH KOCH MATERIALS CO., FOR EMULSIFIED ASPHALT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 10, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE LICENSING AGREEMENT GOVERNING USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE AS AN ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ITS MAY 1 GENERAL ELECTION AND JUNE 5 RUNOFF, IF HELD.
31. APPROVE INCREASE IN COUNTY CLERK'S CHANGE FUND FROM $1,680 TO $3,380 TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COUNTY CLERK'S NEW DEED INDEXING SYSTEM; THIS ACTION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY COUNTY AUDITOR AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 130.902 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
32. (A) APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMPLETE UNFINISHED COMPENSATION PROJECTS INCLUDING MARKET SALARY SURVEYS (MSS) '98, MSS '99, AND FY'99 RECLASSIFICATIONS.
(B) APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO MARKET SALARY SURVEY (MSS) '98, MATRIX LEVEL ASSIGNMENT AUDIT AND FUTURE MARKET SALARY SURVEYS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
33. REVIEW AND APPROVE EMPLOYEES TUITION REIMBURSEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY TUITION REFUND POLICY '10.021. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
34. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
36. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Additional Items
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 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 MARCH 2, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BILLING TANGLEWOOD FOREST AND ASPEN HILL FOR OUT OF POCKET LEGAL FEES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 2, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BILLING TANGLEWOOD FOREST AND ASPEN HILL FOR OUT OF POCKET LEGAL FEES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 2, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BILLING TANGLEWOOD FOREST AND ASPEN HILL FOR OUT OF POCKET LEGAL FEES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF BILLING TANGLEWOOD FOREST AND ASPEN HILL FOR OUT OF POCKET LEGAL FEES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1999, ***1:30 P.M.*** 314 W. 11 STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES.
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PROJECTS.
ADJOURN
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999, 2:00 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
BREAKFAST MEETING OF TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 1999, *** 7:00 A.M.*** CAPITAL EXTENSION CAFETERIA, RM. E1.002 11TH AND CONGRESS AVENUE
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999, *** 9:00A.M. ***
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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
37. CONSIDER WHETHER TO SELL A ' ACRE PORTION OF PFENNIG LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO MR. L.W. PARKER, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 2
38. REVISED WORDING: DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL BETWEEN TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT FREIDRICH LANE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
39. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1
41. 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
42. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO LAND PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, (TPL) FOR VISTA POINT, PHASE 1. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE 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; CONDEMNATION). 1
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS V. LAURELWOOD PARTNERS,LTD.,(LAURELWOOD; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN WALT BIRCHFIELD ET AL VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (BIRCHFIELD; GIESELMAN; LITIGATION; VACATION OF GINGER STREET) 1
46. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGER TEAM ON STATUS OF SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS). 3
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 MARCH 2, 1999.
C4. APPROVE BONDS FOR RESERVE DEPUTIES FOR OFFICE OF CONSTABLE PRECINCT FOUR FOR THE FOLLOWING: (A) BILL SCHWETTMANN (B) ROCKNEY BEE RABY.
C5. REAPPOINT CAROLYN L. JONES TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2001. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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