Travis County Commssioners Court
June 8, 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
June 8, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 1999 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION DAY 'JUNETEENTH' CELEBRATION AT THE EAST RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
3. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HELICOPTER INSPECTION EQUIPMENT, IFB B990081-DM, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, MACHIDA, INC. (EMERGENCY SERVICES). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS - TIME AND MATERIALS, IFB #B990076-MG, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER HIGHLAND LAKES MARINE, INC., D/B/A LAKE LBJ MARINELAND. (T.C.S.O. AND TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5. AWARD, MODIFY, AND MAKE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT RIVERPLACE SUBDIVISION, IFB NO. B990713-JG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ROSS CONSTRUCTION, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
6. APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES OF TRAVIS
COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION
OF STATE, COUNTY MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE
OF DISCUSSING, NEGOTIATING AND RECOMMENDING INITIATIVES, POLICIES, PROCEDURES,
AND BUSINESS DECISIONS WHICH WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND ITS EMPLOYEES, AND/OR
CLIENTS AND TAXPAYERS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
7. APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS
8. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON IF THEY CAN USE FY'99 PERFORMANCE BASED PAY (PBP) TO MEET THEIR FY 2000 BUDGET TARGET AND NOT ALLOCATE FY'99 PBP IN ACCORDANCE WITH PREVIOUS COMMISSIONERS COURT DIRECTION.
9. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
10. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION. (HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT MODIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY NUTRITION/ TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM (ENTERP). (HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT)
11. A. APPROVE WAIVER OF 60-DAY ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING BY CITY OF AUSTIN ON INTENTION TO CREATE A TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE, AS PROVIDED BY SECTION 311.003(e) OF TEXAS TAX CODE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. APPOINT CHRISTIAN SMITH, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF PLANNING AND BUDGET, TO MEET WITH CITY OF AUSTIN TO DISCUSS REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE'S PRELIMINARY PROJECT AND FINANCING PLANS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION ON CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEL VALLE CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX STORM WATER QUALITY DETENTION PONDS AND OUTFALL PIPE TO ONION CREEK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. DISCUSS MODIFICATIONS TO HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS FOR HMO, PPO, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
15. APPROVE VARIANCES TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS AND RECORDING A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE - ROB
ROY WEST - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 9 LOTS - 35.389
ACRES - FM 2244 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE SEPTIC) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL WITHIN A DEDICATED DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 27 OF AUSTIN LAKE HILLS SECTION 2 IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ON-SITE SEWAGE RULES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. DISCUSS CITY OF AUSTIN ENERGY SERVICES PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO COUNTY FACILITIES AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION.
19. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH RESIDENTIAL OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LIGHTING, AND CUSTOM STREET SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STEINER RANCH BLVD. AND MIRA VISTA DRIVE IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 3B IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH RESIDENTIAL OWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LIGHTING, AND CUSTOM STREET SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF VIA COLINA DRIVE IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 3A IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH ARGENT AND SABLE LIMITED FOR THE SANCTUARY AT COLDWATER, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
22. A. APPROVE THE VACATION OF COLDWATER P.U.D. SECTION TWO AND THE AMENDED PLAT OF COLD WATER SECTION TWO AND THE RECORDING OF SANCTUARY AT COLDWATER IN PRECINCT TWO - (LONGFORM - FISCAL WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 3 LOTS - 38.92 ACRES - COLDWATER CANYON DRIVE - INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE THE VACATION OF COLDWATER P.U.D. SECTION TWO AND THE AMENDED PLAT OF COLD WATER SECTION TWO AND THE RECORDING OF COLDWATER SECTION 2, PHASE C, IN PRECINCT TWO - (SHORTFORM - FISCAL WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - 8.24 ACRES - COLDWATER CANYON DRIVE - INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTE WATER SYSTEMS) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE THE VACATION OF COLDWATER P.U.D. SECTION TWO AND THE AMENDED PLAT OF COLD WATER SECTION TWO AND THE RECORDING OF COLDWATER SECTION 2, PHASE D, IN PRECINCT TWO - (SHORTFORM - FISCAL WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 4 LOTS -13.04 ACRES - COLDWATER CANYON DRIVE - INDIVIDUAL ON-SITE WASTE WATER SYSTEMS) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
OTHER ITEMS
23. RECEIVE APPLICATIONS FROM EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICTS NOS. 8, 9, AND 11 TO EXTEND DEADLINE FOR FILING 1998 AUDIT REPORTS BY 30 DAYS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
24. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS FOR: FY'97, DISTRICT NOS. 1 & 5 AND FOR FY'98, DISTRICT NOS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6, PURSUANT TO TEXAS HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 775.082 (B). (JUDGE BISCOE)
25. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 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 25, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1. APPROVE LETTER FROM CHERYL ADAIR TO MID-AMERICA APARTMENT COMMUNITIES AS A RESULT OF A COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $4,565,000 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, (TRAVIS STATION APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 1994 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER REQUEST BY ASPEN HILLS, THE BROADMOOR, BENT OAKS, PRIME CREST AND ROYAL CREST TO USE TENANT INCOME CERTIFICATION PROVIDED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTIN METROPOLITAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES COMMITTEE TO OBTAIN FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1999, *** 1 :30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1. DISCUSS THE CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEM IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
2. RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF LITIGATION, POTENTIAL LITIGATION AND DISPUTED CLAIMS AGAINST TRAVIS COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY CLAIMS AGAINST THIRD PARTIES FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY. (EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TX GOVT CODE ANN 551.071)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1999, *** 9 :30 A.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS
COURT
1. REVIEW LEGISLATIVE OVERVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1- Gov't Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2- 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. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE UPDATE AND ADVICE OF COUNSEL ON SECURITY ISSUES AND CONTRACT WITH WACKENHUT CORRECTIONS CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 4
28. 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
29. APPROVE AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM FOR THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN THE REED FAMILY PARTNERSHIP AND TRAVIS COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROJECT #97B01-13-3CA, LOHMANS CROSSING, PARCEL #3, 3DLSE, 3TCE, 3DE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 2
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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 JIM BORUM; WRONGFUL TERMINATION/ DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 3
34. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER-OFFER TO SETTLE A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST BRUNO RAMOS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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 & 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.
36. ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTEROFFER OFFER TO SETTLE A SUBROGATION CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST FRANK MORONES 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 25, 1999 AND MAY 28, 1999.
C4. APPOINT MARVIN ROSCOE AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2000. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPOINT JEFF CLARK AS A PRECINCT THREE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TERM TO EXPIRE JANUARY 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: HEATHERWILDE SECTION TWO, PHASE ONE - (FISCAL POSTED AT TRAVIS COUNTY - 83 LOTS - 14.437 ACRES - BLACK LOCUST DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SADDLE CREEK SUBDIVISION - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED AT THE CITY OF AUSTIN - 2 LOTS - 16.312 ACRES - FM 2304 SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:17 AM