Travis County Commssioners Court
April 13, 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
April 13, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE OF LITTIG ROAD BETWEEN BALLERSTEADT ROAD AND JONES ROAD UNTIL AUGUST 2, 1999.
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE VACATION OF AN UNNECESSARY SECTION OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING APRIL, 1999 AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
5. APPROVE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING CONTRIBUTIONS OF RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) VOLUNTEERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE TEXAS PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATIONS' 13TH ANNUAL CONVENTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
7. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
8A. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE CONTRACT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH CAPITAL IDEA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8B. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO FUND AND ADMINISTER SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999 AT A COST TO THE COUNTY NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,786,183. (JUDGE BISCOE)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN IV, L.P., DOING BUSINESS AS HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN, FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
10. A. APPROVE REVISION OF FORM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMS SERVICES WITH INCORPORATED AREAS TO ALLOW OPTION TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. APPROVE FORM AMENDMENT OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMS SERVICES WITH INCORPORATED AREAS TO ALLOW OPTION TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
11. A. GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO BEGIN PROCESS FOR SELECTION OF CONSULTANT TO ASSIST WITH STEPS TO REDUCE IMPACT OF MOVING CENTRAL BOOKING TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER ON IMMEDIATE NEIGHBORS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY COURT, PROPOSED SCHEDULE, ITS IMPACT ON CENTRAL BOOKING AT CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970002LH, DAVIS & DAVIS, P.C. FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES IN CAUSE NO. A-95-CA-053-AA, HUMPHREY V. CITY OF AUSTIN, ET AL.; MODIFICATION EXTENDS THE PERIOD OF SERVICE, AND INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $85,000. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE STATE CONTRACT PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DODGE PASSENGER VAN FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MULTI-PARAMETER VITAL SIGNS MONITORS, IFB B990046-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, PROTOCOL SYSTEMS, INC. (EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AVIATION TURBINE TYPE FUEL, IFB B990057-JP, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, LUCKY LADY OIL COMPANY, (EMERGENCY SERVICES OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR PROVISION OF DAY REPORTING/DAY TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0059-DM, AMERITEX GUARD SERVICES, ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 15, 1998; MODIFICATION CHANGES FREQUENCY OF PAYMENT. (CSCD DEPT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB B990039-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MOWERS, UNDER STATE CONTRACT, FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
19. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TRAVIS COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT #17 FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS IN QUINLAN PARK ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. A. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH SR DEVELOPMENT, INC., ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREETS IN MOORE'S CROSSING MUD AND A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE PHASE A2 SECTION VI, (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 56 LOTS - 12.42 ACRES - APPERSON STREET - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MOORE'S CROSSING MUD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE THE USE OF ALTERNATE FISCAL FOR THE STONEY RIDGE, PHASE A2 SECTION VI, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JONESTOWN FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO OLD BURNET ROAD.
B. APPROVE AMENDED CONTRACT WITH VOLENTE GROUP, INC. FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO OLD BURNET ROAD.
C. APPROVE THE DEPOSIT OF FUNDS FROM THE VOLENTE GROUP, INC. INTO CONTRACTUAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 475 FOR PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO OLD BURNET ROAD.
22. APPROVE AWARD OF 1999 HMAC OVERLAY CONTRACT TO WHEELER COATING FOR PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL ONLY AND REDUCTION OF FISCAL, IN REFERENCE TO THE RIVER PLACE SECTION 21, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH JAMES H. MILLS FOR OVERLOOK AT LEWIS MOUNTAIN SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ITEMS
25. DIRECT THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO WORK WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE REVENUE AND/OR SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES AND REPORT BACK TO COMMISSIONERS COURT, BEGINNING WITH THE FEASIBILITY OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. EXPLORING ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTIONS.
B. DECENTRALIZING CONSTABLE 5 WORKLOAD IN OTHER PRECINCTS AND DISTRIBUTE THAT WORKLOAD AND STAFF TO CONSTABLES 1 THROUGH 4;
C. INCREASING THE RECOVERY OF COUNTY EXPENDITURES FOR INDIGENT ATTORNEYS' FEES;
D. INCREASING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE COST OF HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED TO INMATES WITH HEALTH INSURANCE.
E. OTHER PROPOSALS TO INCREASE REVENUE AND/OR IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES.
26. APPROVE ALLOCATION OF SPACE AT THE SOUTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER FOR USE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS A NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE CENTER, AND THE RE-ALLOCATION OF SPACE VACATED BY FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT AT THE EAST CESAR CHAVEZ WAREHOUSE TO THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
28. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING (TXDPS) FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
29. APPROVE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES REORGANIZATION PLAN OF THE INTERNET AND LIBRARY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION ON RFP FOR OPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. SHORT TERM DISABILITY
B. LONG TERM CARE
C. PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES
D. UNIVERSAL AND VARIABLE LIFE
31. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
32. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
B. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
C. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
D. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
E. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
F. TRAVIS CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE - SETTLE
OTHER ITEMS
33. REQUEST THAT COMMISSIONERS COURT DISCUSS AND APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APRIL 20, 1999 TO REALIGN CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES AND ALSO DISCUSS MINOR ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. REVIEW AND APPROVE LEASE FOR USE OF WATERCRAFT WITH WOODS HONDA, KAWASAKI, YAMAHA FUN CENTER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
35. APPROVE EXISTING PETTY CASH FUND FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE, APPROVED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,500.00. (JUDGE BISCOE)
36. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
37. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
UPON ADJOURNMENT
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 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 30, 1999.
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999, 9:00 A.M.
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF LETTER FROM CHERYL ADAIR TO CF CHAPARRAL CREEK ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AS A RESULT OF A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,900,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, (CHURCHILL CROSSING APARTMENTS, LTD., PROJECT SERIES 1998 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 30, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1999, 9:00 A.M.OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 30, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF IN ITS FAMILY VIOLENCE DIVISION, AND ADDITIONAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR COURT PREPARATION.
2. DISCUSS RESULTS OF INDEPENDENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE AND ACCOMPANYING MANAGEMENT LETTER.
ADJOURN
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1999, 2:00 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
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
38. 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
39. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. 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
41. 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
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND ON CIP PROJECT NO. 2-009, PARCEL 52A; R.M. 620; STATE OF TEXAS VS. JOHN JOSEPH, ET AL. (CONDEMNATION CASE) (REQUESTED BY 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 SESSION FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETING DATES: MARCH 30, 1999; APRIL 2, 1999.
C4. APPOINT HAYWOOD WARE AS A PRECINCT TWO REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE, REPLACING KELVINKNAUF. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPOINT JOSEPH LAMONTE STRANGE TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #3 BOARD (OAK HILL), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 26, 27 AND 28 BLOCK 'D', VINEYARD BAY, PHASE ONE, PUD - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 19.491 ACRES - CHATEAU AVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMM BAXTER)
C7. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 27, 1999 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND PARK ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMM BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE 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)
C9. APPROVE EXTENSION OF EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE OF LITTIG ROAD BETWEEN BALLERSTEADT ROAD AND JONES ROAD UNTIL AUGUST 2, 1999.
C10. APPROVE VACATION OF AN UNNECESSARY SECTION OF SELMA HUGHES PARK ROAD PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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