Travis County Commssioners Court
November 9, 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
November 9, 1999, 9:00 AM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED NORTH OF OLD LOCKHART ROAD WHICH IS 2500 FEET WEST OF FM 1625 TO BE KNOWN AS 'CECIL ROSETTA COURT' IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 1999 AS VETERANS DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. PRESENT RECYCLING AWARDS TO EMPLOYEES AND A DEPARTMENT DOING AN EXEMPLARY JOB SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE COUNTY'S RECYCLING PROGRAM. 4
5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. A. CONSIDER FY 2000 PERFORMANCE BASED PAY (PBP) RULES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. PROVIDE DIRECTION ON ANTICIPATED COMPENSATION ISSUES THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE COURT'S DECISION TO ALLOW DEPARTMENTS TO INTERNALLY FUND SALARY INCREASES THAT RESULTED FROM THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY JOB FAMILY RESTRUCTURING PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. REVIEW AND APPROVE CHAPTER 30, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SAFETY POLICY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. MICHAEL RAPP - SETTLE
C. STANLEY BELL - DENY
D. ROBERT GAINER - DENY
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
10. CONSIDER REQUESTS TO WAIVE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF SOCIAL SERVICES PROPOSALS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
11. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE OFF STATE CONTRACT FROM SHELTON-KELLER GROUP FOR TNR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH DR. NORMA JEAN FARLEY FOR OUT-OF-COUNTY AUTOPSY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990019KW, COMPLIANCE CONSORTIUM CORPORATION, FOR PROFESSIONAL DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED NOVEMBER 17, 1998. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
A. CONSIDER SHERIFF'S REQUEST TO CREATE TWO POSITIONS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE RENEWAL OF GRANT CONTRACT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE FY 2000 RENEWAL GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) GRANT FOR FY 1999.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
16. APPROVE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAID MANAGED CARE BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND SETON HEALTH PLAN, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 9, 1999 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2000.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
17. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE ON COUNTY MAGISTRATION ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
18. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS.
19. REVIEW FY 2000 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INTERLOCAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
20. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HAYS COUNTY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO MANAGE AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STATE HIGHWAY 45. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
22. AS PER CHAPTER 64, REGULATIONS FOR FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT, APPROVE THE REVISED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (95F, 100F, 135F, 170G, 175F, 215G, 260F, 265F, AND 305F) AND CORRESPONDING FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AS OFFICIAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS AND FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000.
23. APPROVE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION E, PHASE 1 AND BARTON CREEK WEST PHASE 1, TWO PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
24. APPROVE COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION FOR MADRONE RANCH, PRIVATE STREET SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
25. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON COMMUTER RAIL STUDY, CONSIDER WHETHER TRAVIS COUNTY SHOULD SUPPORT THE COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
26. SCHEDULED AT 1:30 P.M. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. DISCUSS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
28. APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF FLYER FOR 1999 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECK ON NOVEMBER 15, 1999.
29. APPROVE DONATION FROM RANDALLS TO BE USED TOWARD VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN THE JAIL.
30. APPROVE INCREASE OF CHANGE FUND IN THE TAX OFFICE FROM DECEMBER 1, 1999 THROUGH JANUARY 13, 2000.
31. APPROVE PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH BANK ONE FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS FOR DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
32. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 7TH FLOOR JAIL ON NOVEMBER 12, 1999 TO U.T. STUDENT RICHARD UYSIUSENG FOR A FILM SHOOT.
33. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
34. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH FLUOR DANIEL, INC., M.W. BUILDERS, GRAEBER, SIMMONS & COWAN AND OTHER CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY) 1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. DISCUSS HIRING OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL REGARDING DAMAGES DONE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS CAUSED BY THE USE OF POLYBUTYLENE PIPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROBERT DUDA V. ARMADILLO INDUSTRIES, INC., ET Al V. TRAVIS COUNTY (DUDA; FRASIER). 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOE WAYNE CONWAY V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL., CAUSE NO. A-96-CA-655-ADA (FRASIER; EXCESSIVE FORCE/CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ERIC PATRICK KNOX V. COY TURNER , ET AL., CAUSE NO. A-98-CA-547-SHC (FRASIER; EXCESSIVE FORCE/CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICK T. VAN EVERY V. LLOYD RENDON AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (VAN EVERY; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, AND PERSONAL INJURY) 1
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 OCTOBER 26, 1999.
C4. APPROVE CORRECTED MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 12, 1999 (SEE PAGE 12 OF MINUTES).
C5. APPROVE BOND FOR RESERVE DEPUTY FOR CONSTABLE FIVE FOR: PATRICK ROBERT SCOLES.
C6. APPOINT CAROL J. MOBLEY TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #8 (PEDERNALES) FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. APPOINT JOHN H. SHINE TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #8 (PEDERNALES) FOR A TWO YEAR TERM, EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SCENIC ACRES - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 4.30 ACRES - JOHNSON ROAD/SCENIC DRIVE - LCRA ON SITE WASTEWATER) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: COMMONS FORD CANYON - (SHORTFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY - 8 LOTS - 19.427 ACRES - LISA DRIVE/COMMONS FORD ROAD - ON SITE WASTEWATER) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C10. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SARAH'S CREEK SECTION FIVE - (FISCAL POSTED AT CITY OF AUSTIN - 146 LOTS - 27.588 ACRES - SWEET CADDIE'S DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMM. SONLEITNER)
C11. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RIVER PLACE SECTION 23 - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 25 LOTS - 9.732 ACRES - RIVER PLACE BLVD. - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY RIVER PLACE MUD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C12. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED NORTH OF OLD LOCKHART ROAD WHICH IS 2500 FEET WEST OF FM 1625 TO BE KNOWN AS 'CECIL ROSETTA COURT' IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
HE FOLLOWING ITEM IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.7 TO CONTRACT NO. 98AE603-JG CASABELLA ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE EXPOSITION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 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 OCTOBER 26, 1999.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1999, 9:30 A.M. COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, 314 WEST 11TH, 1ST FLOOR
1. CONDUCT LOCAL CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION AND APPROVE ORDERS SETTING FORTH LOCAL CANVASS.
2. CONDUCT LOCAL CANVASS AND APPROVE ORDER OF CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS DECLARING RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION FOR THE WELLS BRANCH COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT..
ADJOURN
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