Travis County Commssioners Court
August 31, 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 31, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING:
A. REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 82 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
B. PROPOSED FEES FOR SUBDIVISION REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
3. APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF
TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. A. 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)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH VOORHIS/ROBERTSON JUSTICE SERVICES, INC. FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT STUDY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
5. TERMINATE CONTRACT #PS980286LH WITH PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, AWARDED THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S CRIME VICTIMS FUND; MUTUAL TERMINATION TO BE EFFECTIVE 9/1/99; ORIGINAL CONTRACT FROM 9/1/98 THROUGH 12/31/99. (JUDGE BISCOE)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
6. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, AS NECESSARY, TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS.
7. RATIFY CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO CONTRACT NO. 98K0708C, KANETZKY ELECTRIC, (TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC) PHASE 1 ELECTRICAL WORK.
8. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR SERVICES TO OBTAIN SOCIAL SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS/JUDGE BISCOE)
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF JANITORIAL SERVICES, IFB B990103-DM, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, K-B CONTRACT CLEANING, INC. AND MAJESTIKLEEN. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE OLD LOCKHART ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB B980733-JJ, TO LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SMITH CONTRACTING CO., INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0038-JP, TK MECHANICAL, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/10/98 (HOUSING SERVICES). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF THE GAIN RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM, TO THE SOLE SOURCE VENDOR, TRIADD SOFTWARE CORPORATION. (CC, DA, RMCR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM SOFTWAREHOUSE INTERNATIONAL. (ITS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIMS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS, FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER (CJC) CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:
A. CONTRACT NO. 97C0120-MB, HIGHWAY SAFETY SERVICES (FORMERLY CAMPBELL INDUSTRIES), TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES.
B. CONTRACT NO. 98C0062-MB, EMSCOR CHAMPION, MAN AND MATERIAL HOIST.
15. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0018-JP, HART INFORMATION SERVICES, FOR A TURNKEY PUBLIC RECORDS INDEXING/IMAGING SYSTEM; APPROVED ON 10/6/98; MODIFICATION WILL AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL LICENSES. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, IFB# B990092-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, SUBURBAN PROPANE L.P. AND FAIRWAY SUPPLY; REJECT BID FROM ACES A/C SUPPLY, AND RE-SOLICIT. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DOOR CONTROLS, BLDG. 3, DEL VALLE, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ICOTECH, INC., IFB# B990099-OJ (TCSO) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0273-OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/15/98. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
19. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM GOGGIO & ASSOCIATES, DISCUSS, AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH CLINICS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20. APPROVE TRAVIS COUNTY TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL MEMBER OF THE INDIGENT CARE COLLABORATION (ICC). (JUDGE BISCOE)
21. RECEIVE STAFF BRIEFING, DISCUSS, AND GIVE APPROPRIATE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS) CONTRACT. (JUDGE BISCOE)
22. A. AMEND HUMAN SERVICES INTERLOCAL AND COUNTY CONTRACT WITH MHMR LABOR CONNECTION TO ADD $19,859 IN CITY FUNDING AND TERMINATE THAT CONTRACT EFFECTIVE AUGUST 9, 1999.
B. CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON THE PARTICIPATION OF THE COUNTY IN PROVISION OF DAY LABOR SERVICES.
C. CONSIDER AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION ON REALLOCATION, IF ANY, OF COUNTY FUNDS NOT EXPENDED DUE TO THE EARLY TERMINATION OF THE MHMR LABOR CONNECTIONS CONTRACT.
23. APPROVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERAN SERVICES PURCHASE OF PARKING CARDS FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
24. A. APPROVE REVISIONS TO REGULATIONS IN CHAPTER 82 , OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
B. APPROVE FEES FOR SUBDIVISION REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS.
25. APPROVE THE CREATION OF POSITIONS FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK AND BEGIN THE HIRING PROCESS, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SARAH'S CREEK OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SARAH'S CREEK DRIVE IN SARAH'S CREEK SECTION ONE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
27. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN SARAH'S CREEK, SECTIONS 1 AND 2, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
28. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH GARFIELD WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR WATER SERVICE TO SOUTHEAST METRO PARK. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
29. CONSIDER FY 2000 ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALAIRES AND ALLOWANCES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. DISCUSS AND APPROVE PROPOSED FY 2000 FINE AND FEE CHANGES.
31. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
32. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT TO BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH MOODY FOUNDATION FOR PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROJECT GRANT FOR JUVENILE COURT (DOMESTIC RELATIONS)
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR TITLE IV-D REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCESSING OF IV-D CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
D. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE GRANTS FOR JUVENILE COURT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION (TJPC) STATE AID GRANT
(2) TEXAS JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION (TJPC) COMMUNITY CORRECTION GRANT
(3) OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OAG ACCESS & VISITATION GRANT
(4) AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR GRANT TO FUND A COORDINATOR POSITION FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCE GROUP.
E. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE GRANTS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AS FOLLOWS:
(1) RSVP TEXAS DEPT. ON AGING
(2) GANG INTERVENTION/URBAN YOUTH CORPS
(3) NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
(4) ST. JOHNS AND DEL VALLE SAFE SCHOOLS
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
33. AT 1:45 P.M. DISCUSS, AND APPROVE FY 2000 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION ISSUES SURVEY RESULTS, AND JOB RESTRUCTURING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
34. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON CONCEPT OF VEHICLE SAFETY POLICY AS THE PREFERABLE LOSS PREVENTION METHOD OF ADDRESSING VEHICLE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING COUNTY EMPLOYEES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
35. APPROVE EXTENSION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT EXPOSITION CENTER TO OCTOBER 31, 1999. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
36. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
37. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. PAUL E. NORTHUP, JR. - SETTLE
OTHER ITEMS
38. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FOURTH REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2000 BUDGET PROCESS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
39. APPROVE COST OF COURT AGREEMENT WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TITLE IV-D OFFICE.
40. RATIFY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NONFICTION SPOTS, INC. FOR USE OF WELLS ROAD, FM 1100 AND GIESE LANE IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
41. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING REGULAR POLLING PLACES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM OF APPOINTMENT BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 AND EXPIRING AUGUST 31, 2001.
42. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND DEL VALLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY)
43. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN EXEMPTION TO THE MORATORIUM ON MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNISYS AND ALLOW FOR PROGRAMMING INFORMATION ON NEWLY LEGISLATED FEES.
44. CONSIDER NEED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) AND OTHER COMMITTEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
45. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 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 AUGUST 17, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FY 2000 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON APPLYING FOR AND ADMINISTERING A HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1999, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. PRESENTATION BY DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC. REGARDING PROPOSED FINANCING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO (1) ACCEPT APPLICATION FROM DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SERVICES OF AUSTIN, INC.; (2) APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE BONDS AND RATIFY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 1999; AND (3) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT TO ISSUE BONDS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FY 2000 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSIONS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE
314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 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
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1999, *** 2:00 - 3:30 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.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1999, *** 1:00 P.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS, AND APPROVE FY 2000 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING COMPENSATION ISSUES SURVEY RESULTS, AND JOB RESTRUCTURING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1999, *** 1:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE PHASE I REPORT FROM HERNDON STAUCH & ASSOCIATES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (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
46. 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
47. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN HARRY M. WHITTINGTON D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 207 W. 9TH STREET. (JUDGE BISCOE) 2
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. RYLANDER INVESTMENT COMPANY; CASE NUMBER 98-50465 AND USDC NUMBER A-94-CA-561-SC. (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
49. 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
50. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JUAN CAMPOS WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM (FRASIER; WRONGFUL DEATH/CIVIL RIGHTS). (REQUESTED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
51. CONSIDER DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR CATASTROPHIC SICK LEAVE FROM PHYLLIS MOCZYEMBA. (JUDGE BISCOE) 3
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 AUGUST 17, 1999; AND EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF AUGUST 19, 1999.
C4. APPROVE BOND FOR DEPUTY IN CONSTABLE OFFICE, PRECINCT FOUR FOR: OSCAR LOPEZ.
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: COLLINWOOD SECTION 1-B (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - 6.956 ACRES - DESSAU ROAD - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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