Travis County Commssioners Court
February 15, 2000
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
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Commissioners Court Agenda
February 15, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CONSTABLE BOB VANN ON BEING NAMED THE CENTRAL TEXAS JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION'S CONSTABLE OF THE YEAR FOR 1999. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
4. CONSIDER ITEMS REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE COUNTY'S CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX), UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2000 AND PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX):
A. OPEN BIDS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX), THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2000 AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX);
B. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX), TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
C. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2000, TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
D. AWARD OF SALE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX), TO THE WINNING BIDDER;
E. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2000, (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $14,800,000;
F. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2000, IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $9,255,000;
G. APPROVE AND ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2000 (LIMITED TAX), IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $725,000;
H. AUTHORIZE COUNTY OFFICIALS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS, EXECUTE AND DELIVER SUCH DOCUMENTS AND PERFORM SUCH ACTS AS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND BONDS.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
6. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR SMALL TOWNS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FOR KENNEDY RIDGE. (TNR)
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO ESTABLISH A DRUG COURT FOR JUVENILE COURT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - SLA) TO FUND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
7. AMEND TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, TO APPROVE CHANGES TO COMPENSATION POLICY FOR PARK STAFF.
8. APPROVE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO INCLUDE SELECTED CITY OF AUSTIN STREETS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY 3/4" TYPE 'F' HMAC ALTERNATIVE PAVING PROGRAM CONTRACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES IN AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980124LH, CAMELOT CARE CENTERS, INC., FOR PROVISION OF INTENSIVE IN-HOME COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING MIX, IFB B000014-RV, TO THE SOLE, QUALIFIED BIDDER, ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY CONSULTING. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY HOME REPAIR & WEATHERIZATION SERVICES IFB# B000024-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, BIGO G. VONAN, (D/B/A A TO Z CONSTRUCTION) AND VALDEZ REMODELING AND WEATHERIZATION, INC. (HOUSING SERVICES - HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES, IFB #B000023-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, STAR ARMORED, INC. (TREASURER'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0088-MG, AAMCO TRANSMISSION, FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 2, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980090KW, DR. DANIEL MACKAY, TO BECOME THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS000071MQ, DR. TONY STEELE, TO PROVIDE PHYSICIAN SERVICES TO THE INMATE POPULATION. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0728-JJ, RANGER EXCAVATION, INC., MANSFIELD DAM RENOVATION PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE #106 AND THE BLUE BLUFF ROAD BRIDGE #169 PROJECTS, RFQ #Q990055KW, TO HNTB CORPORATION. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
20. REVIEW EVALUATION PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS ON RFS #S990088TS, SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. A. DISCUSS CONCLUSIONS RELATED TO VARIABLES THAT INFLUENCE HEALTH BENEFITS COST DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, SELECTED EMPLOYERS AND AND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON INFORMAL SURVEY OF POSSIBLE HEALTH INSURANCE RATES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOR FINAL OPTION YEAR AND TO BEGIN DEVELOPMENT OF FY '02 HEALTH BENEFITS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
D. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE CHARGE FOR THE GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN CITY OF AUSTIN (AUSTIN ENERGY) AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. PURSUANT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, APPROVE WORK ORDER WITH AUSTIN ENERGY FOR LIGHTING UPGRADES AT THREE COUNTY FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. A. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE OF DESIGN, SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE PROCUREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM CARTER BURGESS, AN ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL FIRM RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT REVIEW FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
24. REVIEW AND APPROVE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CLASSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT POLICY SECTION 10.021. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. CONSIDER REQUEST TO MAKE CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SOUTHWEST PORTION OF PARKING LOT AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
26. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
27. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
28. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAIN STREET MORTGAGE'S APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 2000 HOME PROGRAM FUNDS.
29. APPROVE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TANK FARM REDEVELOPMENT WORKING COMMITTEE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE 'REBUILD AMERICA' PARTNERSHIP OF TRAVIS COUNTY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM, EAST AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
31. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FOR A LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE GRANT.
32. APPROVE A PAYCHECK INSERT FOR FEBRUARY 29, 2000 PAYROLL TO APPROXIMATELY 3,750 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF ELECTION NIGHT WORKERS FOR THE MARCH 14, 2000 PRIMARY ELECTION AND APRIL 11, 2000 RUNOFF ELECTION AS APPLICABLE.
33. 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
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. 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
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JASON SHAPIRO V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL; CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-438-SS (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET AL. (FRASIER ' 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE) 1
38. 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
39. 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
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 FEBRUARY 1, 2000.
C4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: MANOR COMMERCIAL PARK II (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 1 LOT - 4.42 ACRES - BELTEX DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE PROVIDED FOR BY AN ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: FINAL PLAT OF CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE C, SECTION 2 AND REPLAT OF 0.45 ACRES LOT 35, 4.06 ACRES LOT 39, AND 10.88 ACRES LOT 40, BLOCK I, SPRINGBROOK CENTRE, PHASE A - (FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 73 LOTS - 20.21 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BRATTON HILL SECTION III (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 56 LOTS - 12.976 ACRES - OPAL FIRE LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CANYON RIDGE SPRINGS PHASE ONE (75 LOTS - 200.875 ACRES - COW CREEK ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3, JOSEPH ADDITION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 3 LOTS - 10.465 ACRES - FM 973 - PUBLIC WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM - AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C9. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION 3, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C10. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 7, 2000 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LIVE OAK STREET, IN LAKE SIDE ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C11. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MARCH 21, 2000 FOR THE REVISION OF A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 168, 169 AND 170 SANDY CREEK RANCHES PHASE FIVE (7 LOTS - 4.344 ACRES - FAWN DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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 MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #1 VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE S.W.T.C.R.D.#1 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER REQUEST BY THE OWNER OF SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS PROJECTS FOR AN APPLICATION FEE REDUCTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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.
A. BCP: STEINER RANCH CONSERVATION EASEMENT
2. REVIEW OF FY '01 BUDGET PROCESS, PARAMETERS AND ASSUMPTIONS, BUDGET GUIDELINES, SCHEDULE AND SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO THE BUDGET MANUAL.
3. DISCUSS SHERIFF'S OFFICE ISSUES:
A. SHERIFF'S OFFICE WEST COMMAND CENTER;
B. UPDATE ON 911/RDMT;
C. OVERALL TRAINING ISSUES, INCLUDING TRAINING CENTER RELOCATION AND FIREARMS RANGE.
ADJOURN
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