Travis County Commssioners Court
May 11, 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 11, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING 4-H EMPOWERING TEEN LEADERS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
5. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NORTEL OPTION 11 PBX EQUIPMENT, OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV), FROM AFFILIATED
TELEPHONE OF AUSTIN FOR INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6. 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)
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ONE (1) NEW LAKE PATROL BOAT, IFB #B990073-MG, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, WOODS BOATING HEADQUARTERS (SHERIFF'S OFFICE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB #B990063-JP, AND RE-ADVERTISE WITH REVISED SPECIFICATIONS (TNR-PARKS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. A. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#MA980248) (MODIFICATION NO.2) WITH HOTSY CARLSON EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDA RECYCLING VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED JULY 21, 1998. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0181) (MODIFICATION NO. 1), AUSTIN BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR PIGGYBACK STORM WINDOWS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 9, 1998. (HOUSING SERVICES-HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C. APPROVE A 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#MA980202) (MODIFICATION NO.1) WITH COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES ('COCOM') FOR CABLING INSTALLATION TIME & MATERIAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 23, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE PARK FEE SURVEY AND AUTHORIZE MAILING OF MORE THAN 500 SURVEYS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. APPROVE REMOVAL OF STREET LIGHT POLES AND CABLE, RELEASE OF AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE LIABILITY FOR GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY, ASSIGNMENT OF FISCAL AND THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF FISCAL OF $5,000 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH 685,LTD FOR THE RIDGE AT STEEDS CROSSING SECTION TWO, PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH 685,LTD STEED DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR RESTORATION FISCAL FOR THE RIDGE AT STEEDS CROSSING SECTION TWO, PHASE B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 3, PHASE 4, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF $40.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE TO THE VETERANS LAND BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF EASEMENT GRANT NEEDED FOR THE DOYLE/EILERS DRAINAGE PROJECT, (PARCEL #15, YOUNGER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (CAPITAL IDEA) (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) (JUDGE BISCOE)
18. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE TO FILL COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR VACANCY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
19. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION ON NAMING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. APPROVE THE CREATION OF A SLOT FOR ENGINEER I POSITION IN THE ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY PROGRAM AND ELIMINATE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE POSITION.
22. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPT. (TPWD) FOR NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (TNR DEPT)
B. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
C. APPROVE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF USDA'S NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/ BREAKFAST PROGRAM GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
OTHER ITEMS
23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 1999.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
25. TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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
26. APPROVE, REJECT OR COUNTER COUNTER-OFFER FOR ACQUISITION OF 8.58 ACRES OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM J.V. 124 IN CONNECTION WITH DOYLE EILERS DRAINAGE PROJECT. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. TO BE TAKEN UP AT 11:00 A.M. CONDUCT PERSONNEL INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS FOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 3
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) 1 & 2
33. 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 SESSIONS OF APRIL 27, 1999 AND APRIL 30, 1999.
C4. APPROVE PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 25, 1999 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)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA --NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 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 APRIL 27, 1999.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES TO DATE OF THE SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE, AND DISCUSS THE VISION FOR THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS.
2. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING ON STATUS OF THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN (BCCP) AND PRESERVE (BCP). EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO GOVT CODE ANN 551.071 AND 551.072.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1999, *** 9: 30 A.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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