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Travis County Commssioners Court
May 18, 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 18, 1999, 9:00 AM

RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A REPLACEMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK A, RIVER RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

2. CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

3. A. APPROVE VARIANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS TO ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF A TRACT OF LAND WITHOUT HAVING A PLAT PREPARED.

B. APPROVE MARSHALL'S POINT ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH MARSHALL'S POINT LIMITED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ACCESS TO PROPERTY OWNED BY MARSHALL'S POINT LIMITED, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

4. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE WILLIAM CANNON/NUCKOLS CROSSING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1984 ROAD BONDS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

5. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

6. APPROVE LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT, CITY OF LAKEWAY AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROJECT #9701-13-3CA. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

7. APPROVE VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 285 ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITIES FOR REDUCTION OF SETBACK REQUIREMENT TO A PROPERTY LINE AT JUNE DRIVE IN THE FOUR SEASONS SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

8. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH 685,LTD FOR THE RIDGE AT STEEDS CROSSING SECTION TWO, PHASE B, 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)

9. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT WITH TIEMANN LAND & CATTLE DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR THE MEADOWS OF BLACKHAWK, PHASE II, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

10. AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) DEPARTMENT TO HIRE AN APPRAISER, A LAND PLANNING EXPERT, AND AN APPRAISAL REVIEWER FOR A POTENTIAL BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE ACQUISITION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS

11. 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)

12. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DODGE PASSENGER VAN UNDER STATE TERM CONTRACT FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ENVELOPE EXTRACTION MACHINE, IFB B990061-DM, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, OPEX CORPORATION (DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

14. A. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0180-JP) (MODIFICATION NO.1) WITH SUNRAY BUILDING SERVICES FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES AT THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING; CONTRACT APPROVED JULY 9, 1998). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

B. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0182-JP) (MODIFICATION NO.1) WITH ALL POINTS MOVING & STORAGE COMPANY FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 9, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#97T0289-JP) (MODIFICATION NO. 2) WITH MONARCH PAINT COMPANY FOR THE SUPPLY OF PAINT AND PAINT SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JULY 15, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

D. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0041-JP) (MODIFICATION NO. 3) WITH AIR SANITATION, INC. FOR AIR FILTRATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON DECEMBER 9, 1997. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

E. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0228-MG) (MODIFICATION NO.1) WITH ENVIRO PLUMBING FOR PLUMBING TIME AND MATERIALS SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JULY 7, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

F. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSION (#98T0223-MG) (MODIFICATION NO. 1) WITH Z-NON ELECTRIC, INC., FOR ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIALS SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JULY 7, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

15. DISCUSS PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 31, RISK RESOLUTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS

17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.

18. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.

A. APPROVE GRANT THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE WEATHERIZATION GRANT CONTRACT (DOE) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

B. APPROVE GRANT THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS WEATHERIZATION GRANT CONTRACT (LIHEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

C. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF SUMMER WAVES TRAFFIC GRANT THROUGH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE FOR OVERTIME FUNDING ON PEAK HOLIDAYS OF SUMMER 1999. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

OTHER ITEMS

19. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.

20. TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA --NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 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 VOTING SESSION OF MAY 4, 1999.

AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR MEETING OF MAY 4, 1999.

2. APPROVE INVOICE FROM VINSON & ELKINS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 22, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. RECEIVE BUDGET UPDATE FROM PLANNING & BUDGET OFFICE .

2. RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF LITIGATION, POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND DISPUTED CLAIMS AGAINST TRAVIS COUNTY FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

ADJOURN

SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, MAY 21, 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

21. CONSIDER APPEAL REGARDING REQUEST FOR CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE FOR EMPLOYEE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3

22. 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

23. 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

24. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RAUL & ROSALINDA TORRES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1

25. APPROVE, REJECT OR COUNTER THE COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FOR PARCEL 1DE FROM THE CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS, LTD, FOR THE THORNBERRY LOW WATER PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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.

C. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING PERFORMANCE ISSUES BY GRAEBER, SIMMONS & COWAN ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

D. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF CONTRACT WITH FLUOR DANIEL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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 4, 1999 AND MAY 7, 1999.

C4. APPOINT CHARLES C. SHAW TO COMMISSIONER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #2 AS A PRECINCT TWO APPOINTEE, FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM OF KURT REECE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C5. APPOINT GRETCHEN MUNDAY AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TERM EXPIRING MAY, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: LOT 1, BLOCK C CENTRAL COMMERCE PARK - RESUBDIVISION (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 6 LOTS - 7.144 ACRES - CENTRAL COMMERCE DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR CARBINE CIRCLE IN THE HOMESTEAD AND THE HOMESTEAD SECTION TWO, SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE.

C8. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 1, 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. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C9. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A REPLACEMENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOTS 7 & 8, BLOCK A, RIVER RIDGE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

 

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