Travis County Commssioners Court
January 11, 2000
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
January 11, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD OFF OLD FERRY ROAD NEAR THE PEDERNALES RIVER TO BE KNOWN AS 'LAKE TRAVIS RESORT ROAD' IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES WITHIN BARTON CREEK SECTION J, PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION TO 'ESCALA DRIVE', 'DADIVA COURT', AND 'MIRADOR DRIVE', IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED OFF MARSHALL FORD ROAD WHICH IS EAST OF THE DAM OFF RM 620 TO BE KNOWN AS 'MANSFIELD VIEW COURT' IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD TO 'LYNN ACRES DRIVE' OR 'LOHMANS SPUR ROAD', IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
6. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. RECEIVE BRIEFING CONCERNING ORDER PROHIBITING SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING FOR A TOTAL FY'99 CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $23,225.00.
9. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR WEATHERIZATION SERVICES.
10. APPROVE RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY SERVICES FOR THE DEAF.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
11. APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STARFLIGHT HANGAR OFFICE AREA CONSISTING OF ONE INTERIOR WALL (APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET IN LENGTH), ONE INTERIOR DOOR AND ASSOCIATED FINISH WORK AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE OFFICE SPACE FOR THE STARFLIGHT PROGRAM MANAGER POSITION.
12. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON STATE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND RELATED ISSUES AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
13. ADOPT REVISIONS TO SECTION 64.005(b) REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TO INCLUDE THE EFFECTIVE DATE, JANUARY 19, 2000, OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S NEW FLOOD INSURANCE MAP AND STUDY AS REQUIRED BY FEMA.
14. CONSIDER CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 1 ON TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROCEDURES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. A. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH KAUFMAN & BROAD LOAN STAR, L.P., ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS IN SADDLEWOOD SUBDIVISION AND A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SADDLED ESTATES SECTION ONE (18 LOTS - 3.781 ACRES - OLD MANCHACA ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SADDLEWOOD ESTATES SECTION TWO (99 LOTS - 36.810 ACRES - OLD MANCHACA ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. CONSIDER APPROVING FUNDS FOR RESTROOM AND CONCESSION IMPROVEMENTS AT WEBBERVILLE PARK IN PRECINCT ONE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
17. CONSIDER DEEDING ABANDONED PORTION OF COUNTY OWNED PFENNIG LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE #233 REPLACEMENT, SOLICITATION NO. B990722-JG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
19. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB B000004-RG, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, AND REBID. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVE, PS960275-SG. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0713-JG, ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, RIVERPLACE SUBDIVISION TO ROSS CONSTRUCTION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 8, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22. 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, TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0097-JP, FENCE CONSTRUCTION & REMOVAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 9, 1999; MODIFICATION WILL ADD EIGHT FOOT (8') HIGH SOLID LOCK WIRE FENCING AS AN ADDITIONAL TYPE OF FENCE MATERIAL TO BE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, GRAINGER, IFB #B000010-RG.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
26. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
27. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TEXAS NARCOTICS CONTROL PROGRAM, FOR CAPITAL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE GRANT FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
28. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR TWO CANDIDATES FOR EXPOSITION CENTER DIRECTOR.
29. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
30. SCHEDULED FOR 1:30 P.M. CONSIDER REQUEST TO FILE COMMENTS IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED USE CONVERSION BY LONGHORN PIPELINE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
31. SCHEDULED FOR 11:30 A.M. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. ACCEPTANCE OF FORFEITED VEHICLE TO TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
33. APPROVE REVISED LANGUAGE ON THE COPS RETENTION PLAN, PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON DECEMBER 7, 1999 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
34. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Note 1 - Govt. Code Ann 551.071, Consultation with Attorney
Note 2 - Govt. Code Ann 551.072, Real Property
Note 3 - Govt. Code Ann 551.074, Personnel Matters Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann
551.076, Security
35. 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
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT COUNTER OFFER OR MAKE SETTLEMENT OFFER, 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. DAVID BLAKELY IN CAUSE NO. X99-11341 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. 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 TERRI LYNN GUSLER V. BRADLEY HAGEN, DDS AND TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-680-SHC (FRASIER; SEXUAL MISCONDUCT; FAILURE TO PROTECT/CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER IN STATE OF TEXAS V. A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION, CAUSE NO. 2327, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH, PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, PARCEL NO. 9; A.A.R.A.L. CORPORATION, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (CONDEMNATION CASE). 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 THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
(A) VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 14, 1999
(B) VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 21, 1999
(C) VOTING SESSION OF DECEMBER 28, 1999
(D) EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT OF DECEMBER 30, 1999.
C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN LAKE POINTE SECTION 3 PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 1, 2000 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 29 & 30 AND LOTS 30 & 31, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION TWO & THREE, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: CASTLE RIDGE ACRES (AMENDED PLAT - 4 LOTS - 4.026 ACRES - CASTLE RIDGE ROAD - ONSITE SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LOST CREEK MUD). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C7. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED ROAD OFF OLD FERRY ROAD NEAR THE PEDERNALES RIVER TO BE KNOWN AS 'LAKE TRAVIS RESORT ROAD' IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C8. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES WITHIN BARTON CREEK SECTION J, PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION TO 'ESCALA DRIVE', 'DADIVA COURT', AND 'MIRADOR DRIVE', IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT LOCATED OFF MARSHALL FORD ROAD WHICH IS EAST OF THE DAM OFF RM 620 TO BE KNOWN AS 'MANSFIELD VIEW COURT' IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FOR A PORTION OF LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD TO 'LYNN ACRES DRIVE' OR 'LOHMANS SPUR ROAD', IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, 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 DECEMBER 21 AND 28, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO.1 VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. DAVID BLAKELY IN CAUSE NO. X99-11341 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE S.W.T.C.R.D.#1 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 28, 1999.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11 , 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER EXTENSION REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECTS TO CURE COMPLIANCE DEFICIENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 21 AND DECEMBER 28, 1999.
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR DECEMBER 21, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1999. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2000, 1: 30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. UPDATE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVES ON COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BOARDS, AND BRIEFINGS ON COURT SUB- COMMITTEES.
2. HOLD BRAINSTORMING SESSION BY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGERS TO DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY'S VISION, MISSION, GOALS FOR FY 2000 AND OTHER ISSUES RELATING TO EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY.
ADJOURN
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