Travis County Commssioners Court
May 25, 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
May 25, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TRAILVIEW MESA DRIVE TO 'RIO ROBLES DRIVE' WITHIN WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN, PHASE C, SECTIONS 4 & 5, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF QUIINLAN PARK ROAD BETWEEN RM 620 AND STEINER RANCH BLVD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 1999 'SAFETY MONTH' IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
6. SIGN THE CLOSING DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LOT 5, 'BLOCK A', MANOR COMMERCIAL SECTION ONE (WHICH REAL PROPERTY INCLUDES THE STARFLIGHT HANGAR IMPROVEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (DEL VALLE) PHASE I PROJECT AS LISTED BELOW: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 6, RELEASE 1 SITE GRADING PACKAGE.
B. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, RELEASE 2 CERAMIC/QUARRY TILE PACKAGE.
C. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, RELEASE 2 ELECTRICAL PACKAGE.
D. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, RELEASE 2, FOOD SERVICE PACKAGE.
E. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2, RELEASE 2, ELECTRICAL PACKAGE.
F. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2, RELEASE 2 CONCRETE STRUCTURAL PACKAGE.
G. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2, RELEASE 2 DRYWALL/CEILINGS PACKAGE.
8. AUTHORIZE ARCHITECT TO SUBMIT BUILDING DESIGN VARIANCE TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION FOR GARDNER-BETTS JUVENILE COURT PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE THE LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL TEXAS FOR 2201 POST ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. CONSIDER ORDER APPROVING AND RATIFYING WAIVER OF SECTION 32.004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE WITH REGARD TO A LEASE BETWEEN PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (BY AND THROUGH TRANSWESTERN PROPERTY COMPANY, ITS DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT) AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR OFFICE SPACE AT 4401 FREIDRICH LANE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
11. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BARCEKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE EAST COMMAND CENTER & WAREHOUSE FACILITY (COLLIER BUILDING). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
12. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE PHASE I REPORT FOR PALM SQUARE; AND AUTHORIZE DELGADO DESIGN GROUP INC. TO PREPARE THE BID DOCUMENTS FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. DISCUSS PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 31, RISK RESOLUTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS
15. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
16. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE DEL VALLE TITLE V: JUVENILE DELINQUENCY PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
17. DISCUSS, REVIEW, AND APPROVE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ASSESSMENT PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
18. DISCUSS, REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR SERVICES (RFS) PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
19. (TAKE UP ITEM AT 11:30 A..M.) RESCIND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH JUDY K. AND
W.L. TRIGG, III FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF HARKEY COVE IN APPLE
SPRINGS AND APPROVE NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LARRY W. TATSCH, JUDY K. AND
W.L. TRIGG, III, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE WILLIAM CANNON/NUCKOLS CROSSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1984 ROAD BONDS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH ED WENDLER, JR. FOR WILDFLOWER SECTION 5, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
23. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES FROM ACCOUNTEMPS FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SEC. 262.024 (a)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE QUINLAN PARK ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB# B990705-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, EDWARD R. COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF XEROX DOCUTECH MAINTENANCE SUPPORT, IFB# B990064-MG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CSU. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MAKIN' WAVES WATERCRAFT RENTALS, INC. (COMPANY) AND SPEED'S WATERCRAFT RENTALS, INC. (PURCHASER); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/15/97 (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES, IFB B990053-RG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PATROL CAR EQUIPMENT, IFB B990066-DM, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS (SHERIFF'S OFFICE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TWO (2) DUMP TRUCKS, IFB B990059-LD, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL, AUSTIN, TX. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE PURCHASE OF SIX (6) FORD INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES UNDER STATE TERM CONTRACT FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. APPROVE PURCHASE OF RE-REFINED/BLENDED OILS AND LUBRICANTS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM KINO OIL CO. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE HOWARD LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, PHASE II, IFB #B990707-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, KEY ENTERPRISES, INC. (TNR DEPT) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
33. A. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#97T0299-MG) (MODIFICATION NO. 2), GARNER ENVIRONMENTAL, FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND REMEDIATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED 7/29/97) (TNR)
B. APPROVE 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (NOS. 98T0190-LD THRU 98T0199-LD) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), VARIOUS VENDORS FOR INMATE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL SUNDRIES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/23/98 (SHERIFF'S OFFICE & GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
34. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2000 BUDGET PROCESS.
(COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
35. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1999.
36. APPROVE REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE JUNE 15, 1999 PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION DAY - "JUNETEENTH" CELEBRATION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
37. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
38. TAKE UP ITEM AT 9:30 A. M. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Additional Items
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RIVER CITY YOUTH & FAMILY BUILDERS ON THEIR 16TH ANNUAL 'CARING TO SUCCEED INTO THE 21ST CENTURY' YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A.2 APPROVE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT DISPARITY LETTER TO BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
A.3 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE DOE AND LIHEAP PROGRAM WITH REVISED GRANT LANGUAGE AND APPROVE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO ELECTRONICALLY SIGN THE CONRACT ON THE SYSTEM.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING
SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 25, 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 MAY 11, 1999.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999, *** 9: 00 A.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. DISCUSS IMPROVING THE PURCHASING PROCESS - P3.
2. DISCUSS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MAY 28, 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
39. A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGER TEAM ON STATUS OF SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) AND RELATED MATTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
B. CONDUCT PERSONNEL INTERVIEW WITH APPLICANTS FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
40. CONSIDER APPEAL REGARDING REQUEST FOR CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
41. 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 & 2
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER DUE TO DELAYS BY M.W. BUILDERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
42. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: SEC. 34.01 (b), TEXAS PROPERTY CODE TO CONSIDER BIDDING THE PROPERTY OFF TO A TAXING UNIT, I.E. TRAVIS COUNTY, AT A TAX SALE, WHEN A SUFFICIENT BID FOR THE PROPERTY IS NOT RECEIVED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
43. ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OWNER'S OFFER TO SELL EASEMENT RIGHTS FROM THE ESTATE OF MABEL R. PENICK TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PROPERTY NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT AN UNDERGROUND WASTEWATER UTILITY LINE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS) 2
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO MAKE, ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF PAMELA HUDSON V. TERRY KEEL AND TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. 95-12583 (HUDSON; KEEL; TRAVIS COUNTY; 42 USC '1983 CLAIM) 1 & 3
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND REQUEST EXPERTS AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; VICTOR WALLS V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (WALLS; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PREMISES, AND PERSONAL INJURY) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING DUDLEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF MARGO FRASIER; (DUDLEY FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT & 1983 CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
47. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING, PROJECT NO. 97B02-18-2PA, PARCEL #5; N.E. PARK ACCESS ROAD; (OWNER: STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT F. ANDERSON NON-REVOCABLE TRUST, OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND RECEIVE AUTHORITY TO HIRE EXPERT WITNESSES, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTOIN IN ALAN HARP V. DOYNE BAILEY, CAUSE NO. 90-1774-H2-11. (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 SESSIONS OF MAY 11, 1999, MAY 14, 1999; AND EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF MAY 13, 1999.
C4. APPOINT GREG TRUITT TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #10 BOARD (CE-BAR), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: LOT 1, BLOCK 'A', HEATHERWILDE SECTION TWO: - (NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 3.741 ACRES - BLACK LOCUST DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY.
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SARAH'S CREEK SECTION FOUR - (FISCAL POSTED AT THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 83 LOTS - 14.623 ACRES - VELIA'S WAY - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF TRAILVIEW MESA DRIVE TO 'RIO ROBLES DRIVE' WITHIN WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN, PHASE C, SECTIONS 4 & 5, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF QUIINLAN PARK ROAD BETWEEN RM 620 AND STEINER RANCH BLVD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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