Travis County Commssioners Court
June 29, 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 29, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT TO STABILIZE THE STREAM BANK AT MOYA PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.(ACTION ITEM 21C) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. RECOGNIZE A TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MAINTENANCE SECTION) IMPACT TEAM FOR IDEA TO SALVAGE EQUIPMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN COST SAVINGS AND IMPROVED SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
4. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS TO FIREPROOF THE STRUCTURAL STEEL COLUMNS ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 1 PROJECT AS LISTED BELOW:
A. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1, TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721I, MASONRY PACKAGE.
B. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3, TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721N, DRYWALL/CELING/ FIREPROOFING PACKAGE.
C. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721R, SPECIALTIES PACKAGE.
D. CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0721M, ELECTRONICS PACKAGE.
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TESTING AND REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE COOLING TOWERS, IFB #B990065-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, BLAZEK MECHANICAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS, IFB B990089-DM, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, ACRATOD OF AUSTIN, INC. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM NURSES PLUS HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK, INC.; CONTRACT #PS960146KW, FOR TEMPORARY MEDICAL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. REVISED: APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH HNTB, INC. AND JOSE I. GUERRA; RFQ #Q990055KW, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE OVER GILLELAND CREEK (106), OLD MANOR ROAD BRIDGE OVER WALNUT CREEK (113), AND THE BLUE BLUFF BRIDGE OVER GILLELAND CREEK (169) PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970359JJ, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE HOWARD LANE PROJECT; MODIFICATION ADDS SERVICES TO THE CONTRACT (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
10. RECEIVE FINAL VICTIMS SERVICES 2000 REPORT AND APPROVE SUBMISSION TO FEDERAL OFFICE OF VICTIMS SERVICES IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT GUIDELINES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
11. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR CONTINUATION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN'S ASSIGNMENT OF STANDARDIZED ADDRESSES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
12. APPROVE ORDER TO REVISE EMPLOYEE MOBILITY POLICY (10.030) (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. DISCUSS LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND CENTRAL PARKING SYSTEMS OF TEXAS, INCORPORATED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND DIRECT STAFF ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER SPACE CHANGES REQUESTED BY THE DISTRICT JUDGES FOR THE 9TH FLOOR JUDICIAL OFFICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. AUTHORIZE PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR MONTHLY DUES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES.
19. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND BANK ONE, TEXAS, N.A. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
21. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ACCESS & VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM WITH OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR JUVENILE COURT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCED PROGRAM WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE COUNTY'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A GRANT TO STABILIZE THE STREAM BANK AT MOYA PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT GRANT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR SHERIFF'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT.
E. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM GRANT FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
OTHER ITEMS
22. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2000 BUDGET PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
23. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR MONTH OF MAY, 1999.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
A.1 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ALAN HARP V . DOYNE BAILEY, CAUSE NO. 90-1774-H2-11. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX GOVT CODE ANN 551.071.
A.2 CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEASE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) AT SOUTHPARK BUSINESS PARK WITH TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX GOVT CODE ANN 551.071 AND 551.072.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 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 JUNE 15, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 1999 MASTER NOTE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING TAX-EXEMPT NOTES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE 1999 MASTER NOTE RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING TAX-EXEMPT NOTES, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF APPROVING RESOLUTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE (a) RESOLUTION OF ISSUES WITH TRUSTEE ARISING FROM REDEMPTION OF GNMA COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1987 AND (b) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE INDENTURE OF TRUST FOR THE SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1998A; APPROVING THE FORM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY OUT THE AMENDMENT; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. (JUDGE BISCOE) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX GOVT CODE ANN 551.071.
4. AUTHORIZE ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP OF THE RESIDUAL INTEREST PORTION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION REMIC SERIES 1991C FROM FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK TO MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, INC. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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
25. A. DISCUSS THE SPACE PROVIDED UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE AT 207 W. 9TH STREET FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND THE IMPACT OF FISCAL YEAR 2000 BUDGET PROPOSALS ON THE AGREEMENT.
B. DISCUSS ANY APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE AT 207 W. 9TH STREET. 2
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CAUSE NO. 98-50464, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
28. 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
29. APPROVE RIGHT-OF-ENTRY FOR NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY PARK TRACT FOR PARK ACCESS AT PFLUGERVILLE ROAD (OWNER: STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON, TRUSTEE, ET AL) AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #17; HOWARD LANE; (PRIME TIME ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #16; HOWARD LANE; (WTL, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, OR APPEAL SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS AWARD ON CIP PROJECT NO. 2-009, PARCEL 52A; R.M. 620; STATE OF TEXAS VS. JOHN JOSEPH, ET AL. (CONDEMNATION CASE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
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 RICHARD KIRKLAND (EMPLOYMENT CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 3
34. 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 CHRISTOPHER MCMAHAN. (EMPLOYMENT CLAIM) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 3
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN VAN P. CALLAHAN V. SHERIFF MARGO FRASIER, ET AL; CAUSE NO. A-98-CA-218 SS; (CALLAHAN; FRASIER; '1983; CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36. 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
37. TAKE ACTION ON AN EMPLOYEE'S APPEAL FOR CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE. (JUDGE BISCOE) 3
38. ADDED ITEM: 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) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
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 JUNE 15, 1999.
C4. APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT FIVE FOR KENNETH ORLANDO RUSH.
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 51, 52, 53 AND 54, BLOCK B, BARTON CREEK SECTION G PHASE 2 - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 2.22 ACRES - CHALK KNOLL DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICTS NO.3 & NO.4) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: J.F. NAGLE ESTATES - (SHORTFORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 107.174 ACRES - OLD KIMBRO ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C7. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 20, 1999 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ACCEPTANCE OF NEW ROADWAY EASEMENT FOR A TURN AROUND FOR JAMES LANE, IN LA HACIENDA ESTATES, SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JULY 20, 1999 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE NORTH 9,633 SQ. FT. OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT CROSSES LOT 1, BLOCK A, J.B. MERRILLTOWN SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. . (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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