Travis County Commssioners Court
May 4, 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
May 4, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 5 AND 6, 1999 AS 'SHATTERED DREAMS PROGRAM DAYS' AT ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL.
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE AUSTIN COMMUNITY GARDEN'S 3RD ANNUAL SPRING GARDEN TOUR.
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND RECOGNIZING THE THIRD ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE REORGANIZATION OF THE CASH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE, RESULTING IN A REDUCTION-IN-FORCE OF TWO POSITIONS, ESTABLISHMENT OF ONE FINANCIAL ANALYST POSITION, REDUCED NET COSTS AND INCREASED EFFICIENCIES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. DIRECT THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER PLANNING AND BUDGET TO PREPARE FY 2000 BUDGET REQUEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH CASH INVESTMENTMANAGEMENT REORGANIZATION.
6. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) FOR DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. APPROVE DEVELOPMENT OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AND A SUBLEASE OF PROPERTY AT 201 WEST 5TH STREET. (JUDGE BISCOE)
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. VAL VALDEZ - SETTLE
B. CAROL MURPHY - DENY
C. RISK MANAGEMENT - SUBROGATION
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
11. REVIEW AT WILL EMPLOYMENT STATUS AS DESCRIBED IN CHAPTER 9 OF THE COUNTY CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
12. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF IBM RS/6000 SERVER EQUIPMENT TO BCS SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT THE COMPLETION OF UPGRADES TO TRAVIS COUNTY INTERNET SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,400. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCE ITEMS
13. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING ON STATUS OF THE COUNTY'S CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR ROADS, BRIDGES, AND PARKS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
14. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE WILLIAM CANNON/NUCKOLS CROSSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1984 ROAD BONDS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR 1:45 P.M. REVIEW AND APPROVE PARK FEE SURVEY AND AUTHORIZE MAILING OF MORE THAN 500 SURVEYS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
16. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR EXTERNAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR HEB GROCERY STORE ON BRODIE LANE, A DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
18. A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF FY'99 2ND QUARTER NET PARK REVENUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $96,943.99 FROM THE LCRA PARKS ESCROW FUND TO TRAVIS COUNTY'S GENERAL FUND. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SUCH FUTURE QUARTERLY TRANSFERS UNDER AGENDA ' BUDGET TRANSFERS AND AMENDMENTS. '
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD FLASHING BEACONS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB #B990854-JJ, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, CARTER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. 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)
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IBM AS/400 MAINTENANCE OFF OF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT (ITS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE PURCHASE OF EXPANSION OF NORTEL OPTION 11 TO OPTION 11C, OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM AFFILIATED TELEPHONE OF AUSTIN FOR INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE PURCHASE FOR RENTAL OF COPIER OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM XEROX CORPORATION FOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT (RCMR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0297-RH), REMINGTON TIRE DISTRIBUTORS FOR TIRES AND TUBES; CONTRACT APPROVED 7/29/97 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA950051, NCR GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS CORPORATION FOR NCR 9800 COMPUTER SYSTEM LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE; CONTRACT APPROVED 2/28/98. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0205-OJ, AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE, MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/30/98. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 97T0230-LD, TN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE AND CONTRACT NO. 97T0231-LD, ACCUSTAFF INCORPORATED FOR TEMPORARY PERSONNEL; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 5/27/98. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0224-LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD FOR OEM PARTS AND LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED 7/7/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0225-LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY FOR OEM PARTS AND LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED 7/7/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0187-LD), CAPITOL CHEVROLET FOR OEM PARTS AND LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/16/98. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0208-LD, ARMADILLO CONSTRUCTION FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/30/98. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
32. DISCUSS SETON'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, TRAVIS COUNTY STAFF RESPONSE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
33. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY COURT, PROPOSED SCHEDULE, ITS IMPACT ON CENTRAL BOOKING AT CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CAPITAL IDEA) (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES). (JUDGE BISCOE)
35. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FROM THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE IN COMMUNITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
36. APPROVE ONE SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO PURCHASE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FROM TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $100,000. (TRAVIS COUNTY, $0; CITY OF AUSTIN, $100,000. )
OTHER ITEMS
37. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1999.
38. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
39. ITEM SCHEDULED FOR 1:40 P.M. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 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 APRIL 20, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CASH/INVESTMENT MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE, TO BILL ASPEN HILLS AND TANGLEWOOD FOREST PROJECTS FOR OUT OF POCKET LEGAL EXPENSES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 6 , 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. DISCUSS INDIGENT ATTORNEY FEES.
2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON CAPCO PROGRAM S AND SERVICES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 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
40. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON SECURITY ISSUES AT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER. (JUDGE BISCOE) 4
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/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
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) 1
44. CONDUCT PERSONNEL INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 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. DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT ISSUES RELATED TO THE HIRING OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 3
47. APPROVE LEASE BETWEEN TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT FREIDRICH LANE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 1 & 2
48. 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.
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 20, 1999 AND APRIL 23, 1999.
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR MAY 25, 1999 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)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS LIMITED TAX REFUND- ING BONDS, SERIES 1999; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPOINTING A CO-PAYING AGENT FOR CERTAIN OF THE BONDS TO BE REFUNDED; CALLING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS OF THE COUNTY FOR REDEMP- TION; AND ORDERING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
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