Travis County Commssioners Court
March 23, 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 23, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. RECEIVE UPDATE ON STARFLIGHT PARTNERSHIP AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON STATUS OF EMERGENCY SERVICE TRANSITION TEAM PROGRESS AND VARIOUS INTERLOCALS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
6. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE PROGRAM, CONCEPT DESIGN, BUDGET, AND SCHEDULE OF THE PHASE TWO IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVAL BY TRAVIS COUNTY OF ASSIGNMENT FROM THE AUSTIN HOCKEY GROUP TO K & J ICE, LTD., FOR THE OPTION TO LICENSE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO RENEW AGREEMENT PROVIDING FUNDS TO THE CLEAN AIR FORCE OF CENTRAL TEXAS (CAF) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9. A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF TRAVIS OAKS DRIVE FROM THE END OF SINGLETON BEND EAST ROAD TO INCLUDE THE INTERSECTION OF PARADISE COVE IN TRAVIS OAKS SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. 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)
10. APPROVE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF FM 734 (PARMER LANE) FROM CAMERON ROAD TO US 290 (SEGMENTS 2B & 3), IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. APPROVE A JOINT USE ACCESS EASEMENT SERVING MORE THAN THREE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKEWIND SUBDIVISION REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 55 LOTS - 160.645 ACRES - RM 620 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
12. 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)
13. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF IMMUNIZATION SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024 (a)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO INTERIM HEALTH CARE FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING, CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE, AND CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO EVINS PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING, CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE, CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DETENTION FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. A. APPROVE USE OF CAPITAL ACQUISITION RESERVE (CAR (001-9800-981-9891) TO FUND THE BALANCE OF REPLACEMENT COST FOR TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLES OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE (PBO) TO PROCESS BUDGET TRANSFER FROM CAR TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTAL LINE ITEM FOR PAYMENT OF THE REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. PROVIDE STATUS UPDATE TO COMMISSIONERS COURT ON Y2K ISSUES.
19. AUTHORIZE UNISYS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT BY INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT (I.T.S.) TO COMMENCE AT THE COMPLETION OF PHASE ONE OF THE UNISYS YEAR 2000 REMEDIATION PROJECT (EST. APRIL 1999) IN RESPONSE TO A PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST FROM AUSTIN DATA, INC. FOR ACCESS TO TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATE RECORDS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE REQUEST FOR PRINTING OF 10,000 CUSTOMER SURVEYS FOR TAX OFFICE.
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
22. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
23. CONSIDER OFFER OF PFLUGERVILLE ESD#2 OF THE SERVICE OF ONE (1) RESERVE PEACE OFFICER POSITION WITHIN THE TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
25. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR - SETTLE
SATELLITE 3 - DENY
B. I.T.S. - SETTLE
C. COUNTY ATTORNEY'S - SETTLE
D. TNR - SETTLE
E. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
F. JOHN HADLEY - DENY
G. WARREN LOCKHART - DENY
26. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 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 NWTCRD.#3 MINUTES FOR MARCH 9, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICES FROM CLIFF BLOUNT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1999, ***1:30 P.M.*** 314 W. 11 STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM, STAFFING NEW PARKS AND NEW REVENUE.
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON GARDNER-BETTS AND INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER STAFFING.
ADJOURN
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 26, 1999, *** 9:00A.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PUBLIC HEARING SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1999, ***9:00 A.M.*** 314 W. 11TH ST, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ANNUAL REPORT.
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. 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
29. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICK T. VAN EVERY V. LLOYD RENDON AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (VAN EVERY; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN RELATION TO THE MCMAHON FOUNDATION, ET AL., V. AMERADA HESS CORP., ET AL., V. OXY USA, INC., ET AL. (A CLASS ACTION SUIT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING ROBERT HAWKINS CLAIM; (HAWKINS; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT & ' 1983 CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 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
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 SESSIONS OF MARCH 9, 1999 AND MARCH 12, 1999.
C4. APPOINT MARILYN KENNERSON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD TO EXPIRE MARCH 2002, AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 13, 1999 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 71 & 72, SADDLETREE RANCH SECTION THREE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: STONERIDGE PRICE SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 5.05 ACRES - STONERIDGE ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LAKE POINTE SECTION NINE - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 60 LOTS - 39.0050 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO. 5). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. REVISED WORDING: APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKEWIND ESTATES SECTION 3 - (LONGFORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 55 LOTS - 160.645 ACRES - RM 620 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE I SECTION 4C, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF COUNTY LINE ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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