Travis County Commssioners Court
February 29, 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
Feburary 29, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE OF 'TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY' AND DECLARING 'TEXAN DRESS DAY AT TRAVIS COUNTY' ON MARCH 2, 2000. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GÓMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
4. APPROVE NTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CALDWELL-TRAVIS SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT #304; AND
B. AUTHORIZE $850.00 PAYMENT FOR THE AGREEMENT.
5. A. CONSIDER SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGENCY ADVANCE PAYMENT PROCESS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. REVIEW ADVANCE PAYMENT/ REIMBURSEMENT APPLIED TO CAPITAL IDEA AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. REVIEW AND DISCUSS STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR PURCHASE OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
7. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) UTILITY VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, FOLLOW-UP, AND CONSULTATION SERVICES. - SAMUEL T. BISCOE. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE CONTRACTS WITH AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN; ALLGO/INFORME SIDA, INC.; CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION; HIV WELLNESS CENTER; PEOPLES COMMUNITY CLINIC; PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF AUSTIN, INC.; AND PROJECT TRANSITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF HIV SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR IFB NO. B000701-JG, 1997 BOND PROGRAM - SUBSTANDARD ROADS - ISSUANCE NO. 2, TO TEMPLE ASPHALT RECYCLERS, INC. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
11. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0150-RG, SAFE ENVIRONMENT, FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/25/99 (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR PS000005-KW, ROBERT R. KAMM & CHRISTOPHER S. SHIELDS, P.C.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND APPROVE 'GUIDELINES FOR THE FY '01 PLANNING AND BUDGET PROCESS' AND 'KEY COMPONENTS OF PLANNING AND BUDGET PROPOSALS'.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TCSO - SETTLE
B. TCSO - SETTLE
C. CONSTABLE PCT.1 - SETTLE
D. TCSO - SETTLE
E. DENNY STANLEY - DENY
F. ANTHONY THOMPSON - DENY
16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES
17. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMPO AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PEER REVIEW AND AUTHORIZE $15,000 PAYMENT AS TRAVIS COUNTY'S PORTION OF THE TOTAL CONTRACT.
18. APPROVE PROPOSAL TO USE CONFINEES FROM THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER TO PERFORM COMMUNITY WORK PROJECTS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZE ONE OR MORE PERSONNEL TO SIGN PROJECT AGREEMENT FORMS ON BEHALF OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
OTHER ITEMS
18. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
19. CONSIDER SOLICITATION FROM UNITED STATES CENSUS 2000 FOR APPLICATION TO FUND PROMOTIONAL PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
20. APPROVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
21. 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
22. 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
23. DISCUSS, APPROVE AND TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND HORTON INVESTMENTS BROKER TO SUBLET LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 201 W. 5TH STREET. 2
24. 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
25. DISCUSS LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO ADDING THE 819-ACRE STEINER RANCH CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 & 2
26. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. TAIYO CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN ROBERT DUDA V. ARMADILLO INDUSTRIES, INC. ET AL V. TRAVIS COUNTY (DUDA; FRASIER) 1
30. 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. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LORENZO LEWIS V. LAURA DAVENPORT, ET AL. (FRASIER ' 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE) 1
32. 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
33. 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
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 8, 2000.
C4. APPROVE RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE GALINDO ELEMENTARY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION IN THEIR EFFORT TO RELOCATE THE UNITED STATES INS DETENTION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C5. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: BALFOUR SUBDIVISION PHASE ONE - (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 151 LOTS - 253.57 ACRES - PASEO DEL RIO BOULEVARD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN.) COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR LAKE POINTE PHASE 1-E AND LAKE POINTE PHASE 4A AND 4B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 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 8, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA --TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE FEE FOR FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (SOUTH CENTER OAKS AND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENT PROJECT), SERIES 1998A AND SERIES 1998B, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
1. APPROVAL OF REPRESENTATION LETTER FOR DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE AUDIT OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 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. DISCUSS A MASTER PLAN CONCEPT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS.
3. DISCUSS 911-RDMT.
4. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE.
5. DISCUSS STRATEGY FOR COMPLETING STRATEGIC PLANNING.
ADJOURN
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