Travis County Commssioners Court
August 17, 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
August 17, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM NEW SWEDEN GIN ROAD TO 'BRITTA OLSON ROAD' IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
6. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE-BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
D. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROJECT (SVCI).
E. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE MISDEMEANOR WARRANT UNIT GRANT FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
7. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NUMBER PS980239LH, QIV SYSTEMS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM PROJECT; MODIFICATION INCREASES THE NOT-TO-EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING SERVICES; ORIGINAL CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/14/98) (JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SERVICES, IFB B990095-DM, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES, INC. D/B/A JIFFY LUBE AND HORNTECH L.L.C. D/B/A THE LUBE COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD OF PHOTOCOPIER MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS, IFB#B990097-TF, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUTOMATION PLUS SYSTEMS, INC. ('APS') (RMCR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 98K0735-JJ, C.C. CARLTON CONSTRUCTION OF AUSTIN, INC., MANSFIELD DAM PARK BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/2/99; MODIFICATION ADDS FIELD CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NUMBER PS980124LH, CAMELOT CARE CENTERS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF IN-HOME SOCIAL SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER SUPERVISION OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/30/98. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
12. AMEND CHAPTER 111 TRAVIS COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT POLICY TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE REGARDING THE SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PERMANENT FILL DISPOSAL SITES AND TEMPORARY STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SOLID WASTE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PARK REGULATION REQUIRING ALL HORSES AND OTHER EQUINE ENTERING TRAVIS COUNTY OWNED AND MANAGED PARKS TO HAVE WRITTEN PROOF THAT THEY HAVE TESTED NEGATIVE FOR COGGINS DISEASE (EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA) IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION STATE REGULATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
14. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GARFIELD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR WATER SERVICE TO SOUTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES WITH CITY OF LAGO VISTA.
16. 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)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
17. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
A. ADD $19,859 CITY FUNDING, REDUCE COUNTY FUNDING BY $7,010 AND TERMINATE THE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR - LABOR CONNECTION (DAY LABOR) AS OF AUGUST 9, 1999. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. REDUCE CITY FUNDING BY $22,381, AND INCREASE COUNTY FUNDING BY $7,010 FOR THE COUNTY CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR - RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. DISCUSS, AND APPROVE FY 2000 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES INCLUDING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE, POLICY REVISIONS, COMPENSATION ISSUES SURVEY RESULTS, AND JOB RESTRUCTURING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. A. DISCUSS OPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDING SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND UNIVERSAL LIFE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE TOP THREE PROPOSERS FOR SHORT TERM DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE AND UNIVERSAL LIFE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. A. AWARD OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON TWO-PHASE CONTRACT (PS990198-KW) TO ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES FOR REPAIRS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER. PHASE ONE - AWARDED AT A LUMP SUM COST FOR REPAIRS TO THE FACILITY HVAC SYSTEM; PHASE TWO - AWARDED ON A UNIT PRICE BASIS FOR DAMAGE REPAIRS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE OR GIVE DIRECTION ON FUNDING STRATEGY FOR REPAIRS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION Nos. 7 AND 8 TO RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF JUVENILE COURT AT GARDNER-BETTS PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 99K0701-JG, TO SILVERTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
23. AT 11:00 A.M. A. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON S.B. 486 (A LANDFILL SITING BILL) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
25. AT 1:45 P.M. A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF CONSTRUCTION AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, INCLUDING BUDGET AND SCHEDULE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS AS NECESSARY FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER. Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 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 MEETINGS OF JULY 6, 1999 AND AUGUST 3, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF QUICKBOOKS PRO 99 UPGRADE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1999 - 1:00 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 - 3:30 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1999 - 1:00 P.M.
1. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EXECUTIVE SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1999 *** 1:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. COURT DISCUSSION WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGERS OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OTHER COUNTY MANAGEMENT ISSUES. EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TX. GOV'T. CODE ANN. 551.074.
ADJOURN
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1999, 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1999 *** 6:00 P.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE FY2000 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
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 UPDATE ON STARFLIGHT NEGOTIATIONS WITH SETON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) 1 & 5
27. 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
28. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT 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
29. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(s) AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WILLIAM J. VENABLE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL (VENABLE; DINWIDDIE) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT WITH FULL SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTEND MEDIATED SETTLEMENT PROCEEDINGS, AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ATTEND COURT ORDERED MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS, AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN BILLIE BLALACK HARDIE ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-98-CA-779JN (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS) (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
31. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS MARKET LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING EXISTING TENANTS: (A) HILL COUNTRY LANDSCAPE, INC.; (B) BISCHOFF ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A BBQ WORLD HEADQUARTERS; ' JOYCE KONCAK AND CHARLES VACLAVIK, SWEET ENCOUNTERS, INC. D/B/A, SWEETIE PIES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 2
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 JULY 6, 1999 AND AUGUST 3, 1999; ALSO EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MEETINGS OF JULY 22 AND 29, 1999.
C4. APPOINT JIM JOHNSON TO THE LAGO VISTA, JONESTOWN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C5. APPOINT DAVID MCFARLIN TO THE LAGO VISTA, JONESTOWN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MADRONE RANCH SUBDIVISION (39 LOTS - 188.56 ACRES - FM 3238 - ONSITE SEPTIC SYSTEM. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: JACARANDAS AT THE CREEK (SHORTFORM - 1 LOT - 6.776 ACRES - CUERNAVACA ROAD - ONSITE SEPTIC SYSTEM) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 8, NORTH RIM SUBDIVISION, SECTION TWO - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 4.984 ACRES - TRAILS END ROAD - CEDAR PARK ETJ - ONSITE WASTEWATER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR J.B. MERRILLTOWN SECTION, TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO.
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: J.B. MERRILLTOWN SECTION TWO - (SHORTFORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - 6.21 ACRES - MERRILLTOWN DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 23, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C11. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 31, 1999 TO CONSIDER APPROVING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 82, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS MANUAL AND CONSIDER APPROVING FEES FOR SUBDIVISION REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C12. 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)
C13. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM NEW SWEDEN GIN ROAD TO 'BRITTA OLSON ROAD' IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
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