Travis County Commssioners Court
January 25, 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 25, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. APPROVE ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING CONCERNING ORDER PROHIBITING SALE OR USE OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND APPROVE AMOUNT OF CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TO BE ISSUED IN FY 2000.
A. APPROVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER PROGRAM BUDGET.
6. A. ADOPT ORDER APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
B. GIVE ALL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS NECESSARY FOR ISSUING CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND VOTER APPROVED BONDS.
C. ADOPT BUDGET FOR PROPOSED USES FOR CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
8. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR LCRA/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR CLOSE OUT OF CONTRACT NO. 96K0700G, TREMUR CONSULTING CONTRACTORS, GENERAL BUILDING PACKAGE, PARKING GARAGE EXPANSION; ACTIONS REQUIRED FOR CLOSE OUT ARE:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 8 WHICH INCLUDES BACKCHARGES TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR COST INCURRED BY THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE CODE COMPLIANT CONSTRUCTION AT EXTERIOR RAILING LOCATIONS.
B. APPROVE FINAL PAY APPLICATION, WHICH CONSIDERS DEDUCTIVE AMOUNT INCLUDED IN CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 8.
10. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $30,000 FROM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO ATCMHMR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES IN AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
12. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO ALLOW AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO PURCHASE FROM EACH OTHER'S MATERIALS CONTRACTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990076-KW, FRANK CURCIO FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS SERVICES. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970143-LH, PHOENIX HOUSES OF TEXAS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THE JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES (JOSATS) NETWORK (JUVENILE COURT). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0734-JJ, JAMES HARPER LANDSCAPING, OLD LOCKHART ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON OCTOBER 19, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO.S 99C0219-OJ AND 99C0245-OJ, DOOR CONTROLS, TO GRANT TIME EXTENSION. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.3) TO CONTRACT 97T0208-RG, SPEEDS WATERCRAFT RENTALS, INC., FOR WATERCRAFT RENTALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 15, 1997. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT 99T0126-RG, PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC. FOR MEDICAL GASES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 20, 1999. (MEDICAL EXAMINER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT 99T0123-RG, CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES, FOR TRAFFIC PAINT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 13, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, P.A./ CHRISTOPHER MASI, M.D. FOR THE PROVISION OF JUVENILE PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960075LH, AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM SERVICES. (JUVENILE COURT)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
22. A. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE FORMULATION OF THE GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE NECESSARY DIRECTION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS COMPARISON OF TRAVIS COUNTY BENEFITS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON INFORMAL SURVEY OF POSSIBLE RATES OF HEALTH INSURANCE CARRIERS.
D. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE HEALTH CARE BUYING COALITION.
23. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR. - SETTLE
B. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
C. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
D. WILLIE RODGRIGUEZ - DENY
E. GREG KNUE - DENY
F. NITA BROWN - DENY
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
25. DISCUSS COUNTY RESPONSE TO VOORHIS ROBERTSON JUSTICE SERVICES, INC. (VRJS), CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT STUDY AND ACTION PLAN FOR ADDRESSING RECOMMENDATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
26. CONSIDER STATE HIGHWAY 130 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. 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)
OTHER ITEMS
28. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE SAMUEL T. BISCOE TO SIGN A VARIANCE REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS RELATED TO FLOOR DRAINS. (CJC)
30. DISCUSS NEED TO APPOINT SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
31. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 1999.
32. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
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 Matters Note 4 - Gov't Code Ann
551.076, Security
33. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: WAIVER OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR VINSON & ELKINS REPRESENTATION OF SHELL OIL COMPANY IN POSSIBLE POLYBUTYLENE PIPE LITIGATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT MEDIATION AND APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN PELZEL AND ASSOCIATES, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF LETECIA MORENO V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 3
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF GREGORY ESTEPP V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1 AND 3
38. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY RE: RESALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY LAGO VISTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AS TRUSTEE FOR ALL TAXING JURISDICTIONS LOCATED IN HIGHLAND LAKE ESTATES AND BAR-K RANCHES, REGARDING PROPERTIES THAT HAVE BEEN STRUCK OFF TO THE JURISDICTIONS AND SOLD FOR LESS THAN THE DELINQUENT TAXES OR APPRAISED VALUE, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE, REVIEW SETTLEMENT STATEMENT AND DEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: COLDWATER SECTION 1, PHASE B, (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 8 LOTS - 19.013 ACRES - COLDWATER MOUNTAIN COURT - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C4. APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOT 1 BLOCK B, WELLS BRANCH PHASE U AND A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: A REPLAT OF LOT 1 BLOCK B, WELLS BRANCH PHASE U (SHORTFORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 2.976 ACRES -OWEN TECH BOULEVARD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 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.
ADJOURN
NO WORK SESSION SCHEDULED THIS WEEK
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