Travis County Commssioners Court
March 30, 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 30, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2 . CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
3. DISCUSS AND APPROVE SECOND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF AUSTIN FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
4. CLARIFY AUTHORITY OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS UNDER CHAPTER 10 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO SET COMPENSATION LEVELS WITHIN GUIDELINES SET BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT, REVIEW CLAIMS OF CERTAIN TNR DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
5. APPROVE REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE OF LITTIG ROAD BETWEEN BALLERSTEADT ROAD AND JONES ROAD UNTIL APRIL 13, 1999 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 13, 1999 TO APPROVE THE ROAD CLOSURE UNTIL AUGUST 2, 1999. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
6. APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE HABITAT MITIGATION CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BRE/BALDWIN RANCH, L.P. (CONTRACT APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 24, 1998). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION?S (CAMPO) REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FROM THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO IMPROVE US 183 SOUTH AND US 183/SH 71 INTERCHANGE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO FEBRUARY 24, 1999 LETTER GRANTING TRAVIS COUNTY THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT AN ARCHEOLOGICAL SURVEY IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROJECT #97B01-13-3CA, LOHMANS CROSSING, PARCEL #4, 4DLSE, ALBERTSONS, INC. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. A. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 13, 1999 FOR THE VACATION OF AN UNNECESSARY SECTION SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICHAEL G. MCCARTHY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR (1) VACATION OF AN UNNECESSARY SECTION OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, (2) THE DEDICATION OF A NECESSARY SECTION OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND (3) THE DEDICATION OF A JOINT USE ACCESS DRIVEWAY EASEMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A SIGHT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A BARN IN THE UNNECESSARY SECTION OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98K0725C, ROBERT JENTSCH CONSTRUCTION, INC., OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE #111 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 20, 1998; MODIFICATION ADDS FIELD CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) CHEVROLET TRUCKS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT UNDER STATE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DEAF INTERPRETING SERVICES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR THE DEAF. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0018-JP, HART INFORMATION SERVICES, DEED INDEXING SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 6, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF UPGRADED WARRANTIES FOR THE MONITORS AND IMAGE CONTROLLER CARDS INCLUDED IN THE COUNTY CLERK DEED INDEXING SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND OR ENCAPSULATION SERVICES FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(2) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR JUVENILES UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT TO GARY YORKE, PH.D. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0244-JP, HOME REPAIR MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON AUGUST 4, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL ALLOW THE UPGRADE OF INSULATION MATERIALS AND A CORRESPONDING UNIT COST PRICE INCREASE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1999 FORD BOX VAN FROM THE HOUSTON/GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (H-GAG) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL98-98858 APPROVED ON JANUARY 27, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) DODGE TRUCKS FOR THE SHERIFF?S OFFICE UNDER STATE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE TERMINATION OF CONTRACT NO. 98T0253-JP (BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT) FOR BACKHOE SERVICES & SEPTIC SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0215-JP, AMERICAN 3CI, FOR BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 29, 1997; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A SECOND TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0154-MG, DIVERSEY WATER TECHNOLOGIES, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 5, 1998; MODIFICATION ALLOWS FOR A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND ASSUMPTION OF CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF A NORTEL OPTION 51C UPGRADE, RFO# 0990022-MG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED OFFEROR, SOUTHWESTERN BELL.
23. 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)
24. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR HEATHERWILDE PARK RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT TWO. (JUDGE BISCOE)
25. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR FORT BRANCH LANDING APARTMENTS, AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT ONE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
26. INDICATE TRAVIS COUNTY?S SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE FOREIGN TRADE SUBZONE 183A. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
28. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT (CJD) FOR JUVENILE COURT.
29. 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)
30. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
31. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
Additional Items
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 16, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $2,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, (PRIMECREST, LTD. PROJECT) 1990 SERIES B AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $3,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, (PRIMECREST, LTD. PROJECT) 1990 SERIES A AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS AND MORE THAT AUTHORIZES THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGER KITCHEN FACILITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1999, *** 9: 30 A.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
32. APPROVE LEASE BETWEEN TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT FREIDRICH LANE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
33. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; CAUSE NO., 98-10457; REGENCY PARTNERSHIP, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP V. THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY (REGENCY PARTNERSHIP; BISCOE; DECLARATORY JUDGMENT ACT/INJUNCTION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND RECEIVE AUTHORITY TO HIRE EXPERT WITNESSES, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOE FONSECA V. THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-107SS (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOHN T. LACARIA V. MARGO FRASIER, INDIVIDUALLY & IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39. 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
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND RECEIVE AUTHORITY TO HIRE EXPERT WITNESSES, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BILLIE BLALACK HARDIE ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-98-CA-779JN (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
41. 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
42. 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
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE 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). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
44. APPROVE, REJECT OR COUNTER COUNTER-OFFER FROM LAKEWAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT FOR ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ANY REQUIRED EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH LOHMANS CROSSING CIP PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 & 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 SESSIONS OF MARCH 16, 1999; AND MARCH 19, 1999.
C4. APPOINT ROY G. ELDER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE AS PRECINCT ONE APPOINTEE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPOINT REB WAYNE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM UNTIL FEBRUARY 29, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. REAPPOINT WALTER TIMBERLAKE TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2001. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C7. REAPPOINT MELISSA VOELLINGER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPOINT KATE DONER TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9. REAPPOINT SARAH J. HARRIMAN TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C10. REAPPOINT BARRY HUTCHESON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C11. REAPPOINT BIRUTA CLEMINS KEARL TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C12. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDING PLAT OF LOTS 2 AND 3 SCENIC BROOK ESTATES SECTION TWO, RE-AMENDED - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 3.339 ACRES - BAXTER LANE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C13. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE C SECTION 1 AND REPLAT OF 8.61 ACRES LOT 35, 5.41 ACRES LOT 38, AND 7.11 ACRES LOT 39, 0.09 ACRES LOT 40, BLOCK I, SPRINGBROOKE CENTRE, PHASE A - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 74 LOTS - 21.232 ACRES - GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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