Travis County Commssioners Court
July 27, 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
July 27, 1999, 9:00 AM.
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT". (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING DONNA WARNDOF FOR RECEIVING TEXAS' JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION 1999 T.A. VINES AWARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. INTRODUCTION OF LESLIE DIPPEL AND DON CHILDS (COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE) TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND DISCUSS STATUS OF PLAN FOR CENTRAL BOOKING AND MAGISTRATION AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES WITH CITY OF LAGO VISTA. (JUDGE BISCOE)
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
7. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES TOTALING $150,000 ($75,000 PER ANNUM FOR TWO YEARS) TO BE USED TO PROVIDE HEALTHY FAMILIES SERVICES TO ADDITIONAL FAMILIES WITH THE HEALTHY FAMILIES TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICE AREA. (JUDGE BISCOE)
8. CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR $30,000 WITH AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND THE TEXAS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE).
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER AND CONTRACT AWARD OF DEFIBRILLATORS AND ACCESSORIES FROM LAERDAL MEDICAL. (EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
10. A. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970165-MB, FUGRO McCLELLAND (SOUTHWEST), CJC TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES; MODIFICATION PROVIDES FOR A 13-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS EXPIRED CONTRACTS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROJECT, AS LISTED BELOW, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
(1) CONTRACT NO. 98C0062-MB, EMSCOR CHAMPION SALES AND RENTAL, INC., CJC MAN AND MATERIAL HOIST.
(2) CONTRACT NO. 97C0120-MB, HIGHWAY SAFETY SERVICE CO., INC., CJC TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES.
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC SIRENS OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM G.T. DISTRIBUTORS FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (T.C.S.O.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS, IFB 990077-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, ARNOLD OIL COMPANY, TEXAS ALTERNATOR, CAPITAL BEARING AND CARQUEST AUTO PARTS (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE 12-MONTH CONTRACT EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NOS. 97T0301-RH; AUSTIN QUALITY CAR WASH, 97T0302-RH; GENIE CAR WASH, 97T0303; RPM ENTERPRISES, D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEEN SOUTH, 97T0304-RH; WSM ENTERPRISES, D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEAN NORTH FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/5/97. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
14. DISCUSS PARK FEE SURVEY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROPOSED PARK FEE SCHEDULE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION FISCAL FOR A TURN-AROUND AT THE END OF JAMES LANE AFTER PARTIAL VACATION, A DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. APPROVE REVISION TO THE 1999 PAVING PLAN TO SUBSTITUTE TYPE 'F' MIX PROJECTS IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. A. APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKEWAY PLAZA PARTNERS, A TEXAS GENERAL PARTNERSHIP AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE LOHMAN'S CROSSING ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. APPROVE AND EXECUTE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN ALBERTSON'S, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS TO ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE LOHMAN'S CROSSING ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
C. CONSIDER BIDS RECEIVED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO LOHMAN'S CROSSING ROAD, IFB #B990706-JG, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
18. A. REVIEW AND APPROVE INDIRECT COST PLAN TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY IN FY 2000 FOR ITS INDIRECT COSTS FROM GRANTS, AND DIRECT THE PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE TO WORK WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE TO DEVELOP SUPPORTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO REIMBURSE THE COUNTY FOR ITS INDIRECT COSTS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS FORMAL PROCESS TO EVALUATE GRANT PROGRAMS.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
20. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO LEASE FOR COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD) AT SOUTHPARK BUSINESS PARK WITH TRANSWESTERN PROPERTIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REFUNDS FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY '10.021. (JUDGE BISCOE)
23. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
A. CONSIDER WHETHER TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
OTHER ITEMS
24. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2000 BUDGET PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
25. A. APPROVE POLITICAL PARTIES RECOM-MENDATIONS FOR ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES. (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. APPOINT ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION JUDGES FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, AUGUST 1, 1999 TO JULY 31, 2001.
26. CONSIDER MEMBERSHIP TO HIGHLAND LAKES GROUP WITH ANNUAL DUES OF $100 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1999.
28. APPROVE DONATION FROM SOUTHSIDE WRECKER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 TO BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF CANINE EQUIPMENT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
29. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
30. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, INCLUDING BUDGET AND SCHEDULE. (JUDGE BISCOE) Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA --NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 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.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF FOLLOW-UP COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF BENT OAKS APARTMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE RELEASE WITH CHASE BANK OF TEXAS, N.A. RELATED TO GNMA COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 1987 AND APPROVE INVOICES RELATED THERETO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1999 AND JULY 13, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF JULY 13, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1999 **** 1:30 P.M. **** 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.
1. DISCUSS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES - PART II.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EXECUTIVE SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1999 **** 2:30 P.M. ****
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM.
1. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAERS. EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.074.
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
31. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON STARFLIGHT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 5
32. 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. 2
B. DISCUSS ANY APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SPACE AT 207 W. 9TH STREET. 2
33. A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ON STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
C. REVIEW CLAIM FROM THE CCC GROUP, INC.; APPROVE PARTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREE-MENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. A. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AMENDMENT (FOR 1300 GUADALUPE) BETWEEN G.O.P. INVESTMENTS AND TRAVIS COUNTY. 2
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE ANY APPRO-PRIATE ACTION REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS HIRING A BROKER TO SUBLET LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 201 W. 5TH STREET. 2
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON POSSIBLE LITIGATION RELATED TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S BUILDING. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #17; HOWARD LANE; (PRIME TIME ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #16; HOWARD LANE; (WTL, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION; GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1 AND 2
39. APPROVE, REJECT, OR COUNTER THE COUNTER-OFFER RECEIVED FROM THE ANDREWARTHA FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD. FOR PARCEL 12 ALONG SH 45. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER 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
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR APPOINT COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WICKENHEISER, ET AL. V. CITY OF AUSTIN ET AL. (WICKENHEISER; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY SUIT) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
43. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR APPOINT COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROBERT DUDA V. ARMADILLO INDUSTRIES, INC., ET Al V. TRAVIS COUNTY (DUDA; FRASIER). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
44. ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTEROFFER OFFER TO SETTLE A CLAIM BY TRAVIS COUNTY AGAINST CECIL PETRI 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 A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 17, 1999 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 6, BLOCK 16, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C4. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 10, 1999 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF BRADSHAW ROAD AT THE BRIDGE OVER RINARD CREEK IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
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