Travis County Commssioners Court
April 20, 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 20, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE REALIGNMENT OF CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES, AND MINOR ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 17-24, 1999 AS WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20 AND 21, 1999 AS 'SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM DAY' AT TRAVIS HIGH SCHOOL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS|
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE CONTRACT FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH CAPITAL IDEA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6. RECEIVE AN UPDATE REPORT FROM THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT REGARDING PROGRESS ON ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES AT SADDLE CIRCLE AND REATA (LOT 16, EL RANCHO), OWNER REYNALDO RAMIREZ, UNDER CHAPTER 61 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT ITEMS
7. RECEIVE STATUS AND DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS). (JUDGE BISCOE)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB B990049-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AMERITEX GUARD SERVICES. (DOMESTIC RELATIONS & COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, MARTINEZ, WRIGHT AND MENDEZ, RFQ #Q990021-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PERKINS MOZELLE DRAINAGE PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, IFB# B990024-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, M & J SCREEN SHOP AND LANE MCDUFF; REJECT BIDS FROM NON-RESPONSIVE BIDDERS AND APPROVE RESOLICITATION OF REQUIREMENTS. (HOUSING SERVICES)
11. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. (ASSIGNOR) AND METROCALL (ASSIGNEE); CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 30, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL GASES, IFB# B990040-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE UNDER STATE TERM CONTRACT FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0206-JP, CAPITAL CHEM CAN CO., FOR RENTAL AND SERVICING OF PORTABLE TOILETS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 21, 1997; MODIFICATION WILL CHANGE THE NUMBER OF UNITS TO BE SERVICED AND ADD A LOCATION TO BE SERVICED. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
15. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FROM BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES, FOR PORTABLE TOILETS PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT DEL VALLE. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
16. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR 1:45 P.M. APPROVE DRAINAGE AGREEMENT WITH PENTA DEVELOPMENT FOR DRAINAGE WORK RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUMMIT AT WEST RIM ON MOUNT LARSON IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
18. APPROVE AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYING COMPLETION OF THE SANDY CREEK PARK BOAT RAMP GRANT TO TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE HOWARD LANE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA TO PROVIDE STREET MAINTENANCE AND PAVING ON THE REQUESTED STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT ITEMS
21. 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. DECENTRALIZING CONSTABLE 5 WORKLOAD IN OTHER PRECINCTS AND DISTRIBUTE THAT WORKLOAD AND STAFF TO CONSTABLES 1 THROUGH 4;
B. OTHER PROPOSALS TO INCREASE REVENUE AND/OR IMPROVE EFFICIENCIES.
22. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING GUIDELINES.
B. GIVE STAFF DIRECTION WHEN COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL HEAR DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PLANS.
C. CONSIDER AND APPROVE BUDGET SCHEDULE.
23. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
24. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT (TPWD) FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR WEED & SEED INITIATIVE FOR D.A.'S OFFICE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
25. APPROVE NEW NAME FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF EAST COMMAND CENTER AND PURCHASING OFFICE WAREHOUSE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
26. APPROVE THE ADJUSTED SUMMARY OF COSTS SHOWN FOR ITEMS 1 THROUGH 6 PRESENTED IN THE BUDGET SECTION OF THIS MEMO IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,451.39 AND APPROVE THE NO ADDITIONAL TIME AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WITH W/M INVESTMENTS NO. EIGHT LTD. IN RELATION TO THE STARFLIGHT HANGAR FACILITY.
27. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
28. APPROVE REALIGNMENT OF CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES, AND MINOR ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS.
29. APPROVE COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN GREATER AUSTIN @ WORK PROJECT ON JUNE 16, 1999, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTION OF $5,000 TOWARD PROJECT COST. (JUDGE BISCOE)
30. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO ALLOW CERTAIN TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICES ACCESS TO INFORMATION STORED ON THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S CHILD SUPPORT COMPUTER; THIS AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS FAMILY CODE SECTION 231.002.
31. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. 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, APRIL 20, 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.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,400,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1994A (BENT OAKS APARTMENTS PROJECT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ( EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN 551.071) (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. REVIEW COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF ASPEN HILLS APARTMENTS PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ( EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN 551.071) (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 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 IN THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY TOGETHER WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A LARGER KITCHEN FACILITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 ST., COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS STRATEGY.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, APRIL 23 , 1999, *** 9: 30A.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
33. 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
34. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
35. A. 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
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING METHOD OF RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER DUE TO DELAYS BY M.W. BUILDERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
36. 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
37. 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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST ALBERTO BRUNO RAMOS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST JEAN KOENIG AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST TIFFANY GIBBONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. TAIYO CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
42. 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
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 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 OF APRIL 6, 1999; AND APRIL 9, 1999.
C4. APPOINT CARL CAPPALINO AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CITIZENS BOND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE, REPLACING GINNY AGNEW. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN AND PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE SECTION 4 - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 48 LOTS - 12.7594 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #3 AND TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #5. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FLEECIE P. PURNELL ESTATES SUBDIVISION - SHORTFORM- NO FISCAL - 5 LOTS - 78.343 ACRES - PEARCE ROAD - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ - PRIVATE ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK G, COLLINWOOD WEST SECTION II-A (NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS -.48 ACRES - CLAYWOOD DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 2 - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 78 LOTS - 17..316 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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