Travis County Commssioners Court
November 23, 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 23, 1999, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & HEARINGS
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
COUNTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. TAKE UP AT 9:30 A.M. RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON COMMUTER RAIL STUDY, CONSIDER WHETHER TRAVIS COUNTY SHOULD SUPPORT THE COMMUTER RAIL DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
4. INTRODUCE AMINTA MAIRENA, NEWS ASSOCIATE FOR THE FAMILIES FIRST NUTRITION EDUCATION AND WELLNESS SYSTEM OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
5. RECEIVE PROGRESS REPORT FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND APPROPRIATE CITY/COUNTY STAFF, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0256-JP, K-B CONTRACT CLEANING, INC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICE AT THE TNR SATELLITE SHOPS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON AUGUST 25, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL INCREASE THE MONTHLY SERVICE RATE AND THE FLOOR CLEANING CHARGE AT SATELLITE ONE DUE TO INCREASED SERVICES NEEDED. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE U.S. 290 EAST SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE WASTEWATER FORCE MAIN PROJECT, IFB #B990731-JJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 168347, TAYLOR MADE, FOR PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) AMBULANCES; PURCHASE AUTHORIZED THROUGH THE SECOND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, JULY 6, 1999 (EMS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970190LH, HEALTHCARE SAN ANTONIO, INC. D/B/A LAUREL RIDGE FOR PROVISION OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO INCREASE THE DAILY REIMBURSEMENT RATE FOR LEVELS 5 AND 6 CARE (JUVENILE COURT). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0113-JP, ARMORED TRANSPORT TEXAS, INC. FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 24, 1998; MODIFICATION WILL REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF PICK-UP SERVICE AT THE TREASURER'S OFFICE, AND REDUCE THE MONTHLY SERVICE RATE (COUNTY TREASURER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NOS. 99C0219-OJ AND 99C0245-OJ, DOOR CONTROLS, BUILDINGS 3 AND 1, TO WAIVE PERFORMANCE BOND REQUIREMENT AND GRANT TIME EXTENSION IN CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION CLEANING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AT THE DOWNTOWN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER TOWER, N.L. GAULT BUILDING, AND TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX AT DEL VALLE, IFB NO. B000002-MB, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, HOWARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF FT. WORTH, TX, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $138,134.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
13. ADOPT THE FY2000 ANNUAL WORK PLAN OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
14. APPROVE CANDIDATE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS FOR FY 2002 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP4C) TO BE SUBMITTED TO CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
15. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR COSTA BELLA ON LAKE TRAVIS, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN COSTA BELLA ON LAKE TRAVIS AND REDUCTION OF FISCAL, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
17. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE. A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR FY'99 (ADDITIONAL FUNDING) FOR LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 97AE602-MB, CROSLIN AND ASSOCIATES, PROFESSIONAL A/E SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF PHASE 1 AND 2 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT MASTER PLAN. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH G.O.P. INVESTMENTS FOR 1,387 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 1300 GUADALUPE EXTENDING EXISTING OCCUPANCY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1999 TO OCTOBER 31, 2000 AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. DISCUSS POSSIBLE USES OF TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITY LOCATED AT 624 NORTH PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
22. 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.
23. DISCUSS PLANS FOR FY 2000 CENSUS COUNT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
24. CONSIDER PROJECT FOR PEER REVIEW OF CAPITAL AREA TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
25. APPROVE PROCESSING AGREEMENT WITH BANK ONE FOR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS FOR DISTRICT CLERK'S OFFICE.
26. APPROVE JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL DANA DEBEAUVOIR TO ENTER INTO A JOINT CONTRACT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY FOR THE CONDUCT AND SUPERVISION OF A TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION ON MARCH 14, 2000 AND A TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT PRIMARY RUNOFF, IF NECESSARY, ON APRIL 11, 2000.
27. APPROVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER 199 AND OCTOBER 1999. 28. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS. Additional Items
ADDTIONAL ITEMS
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 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 NOVEMBER 9, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO THREE PARTICIPATING LENDERS IN THE 1999 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE 1999 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE LOAN PROGRAM FROM MORGAN KEEGAN & CO., INC., AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING OF OCTOBER 26, 1999. UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1999, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. AMEND CONTRACT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE) ADJOURN
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
29. 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.
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30. DISCUSS HIRING OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL REGARDING DAMAGES DONE TO TRAVIS COUNTY ROADS CAUSED BY THE USE OF POLYBUTYLENE PIPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
31. 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
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; TIMOTHY BRUNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL., (BRUNER; WILLIAMS, S.; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY) 1
33. RECEIVE ADVICE FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING PERSONS ELIGIBLE FOR COBRA UNDER THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONTRACT WITH BLUE CROSS.
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 NOVEMBER 8, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 9, 1999.
C4. APPOINT LISA CASEY TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY ANIMAL ADVISORY COUNCIL, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH NOVEMBER 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPOINT MARK BELLMAN TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH NOVEMBER 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 14, 1999 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON LOTS 551 & 556, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 PLAT AND DEDICATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT CONTAINS THE NATURAL AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE WAY AS IT CROSSES THESE SAME TWO LOTS , IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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