Travis County Commssioners Court
March 14, 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
March 14, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES WITHIN RIVER PLACE SECTIONS 15 & 23 SUBDIVISIONS TO 'BRITTLYN'S COURT', 'JAMES RYAN WAY', AND 'JOSH LANE' IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION PROGRAM SPRING BREAK 2000 CAMPAIGN.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. APPROVE RE-CERTIFICATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN.
6. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED 9-1-1 PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE, AND TRAINING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
8. A. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.202(i)(2) OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS AND SECTION 64.054(a) OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS WHICH REQUIRE THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN TO BE DESIGNATED AS DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND
B. APPROVE A FINAL PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: RE-PLAT OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK B SIESTA SHORES SECTION ONE - (2 LOTS - 5.430 ACRES - WINDY SHORES LOOP - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS PRESERVE, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
10. APPROVE CALL DOWN OR EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED IN CONNECTION WITH COLDWATER PUD SECTION II. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
11. APPROVE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND T.H.L. RANCH, LTD., TAYLOR WOODROW COMMUNITIES/STEINER RANCH, LTD. & 661 INVESTMENTS, LTD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH CARLOS M. LOREDO, PH.D., P.C. FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF BALLFIELD EQUIPMENT FOR SOUTHEAST METRO PARK, IFB #B000030-RV, TO THE QUALIFIED BIDDER, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0130-JP, LANE MCDUFF, FOR MOBILE HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, & ACCESSORIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 20, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0129-JP, M & J SCREEN SHOP, FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 20, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0149-DM, GT DISTRIBUTORS, FOR PATROL CAR EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 25, 1999. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS
17. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M. DISCUSS A MASTER PLAN CONCEPT FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
19. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR ONE CRIME VICTIM LIAISON FOR VICTIM SERVICES FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. CONSIDER AND GIVE DIRECTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC LOBBY SEATING FOR THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER. (JUDGE BISCOE)
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
22. TAKE UP 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. AUTHORIZE DAVE STAUCH OF HSA TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUESTS, UP TO A SPECIFIED VALUE, FOR WORK DONE BY ARCHITECT/ENGINEERS ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, AND APPROVE LETTER TO CERTAIN CONTRACTORS OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
24. APPROVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE FOR THE MARCH 14, 2000 JOINT PRIMARY ELECTION.
25. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORT FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1 (LAGO VISTA) AND ESD#6 (HUDSON BEND) FOR YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999, PURSUANT TO TEXAS HEALTH & SAFETY CODE SECTION 775.082 (b).
26. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SUPPORTING 3 PRIORITY PROJECTS APPROVED BY THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MARCH 30, 2000 DELEGATION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #1510-98-004 DOYLE/EILERS ROAD DRAINAGE PROJECT, PARCEL NO. 18; SAMUEL ALEXANDER AND DOROTHY MAE ALEXANDER, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION) 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCELS #13 AND #14; HOWARD LANE; (RIDGE INVESTORS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; CONDEMNATION) 1 & 2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #15; HOWARD LANE; (RIDGE INVESTORS, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; CONDEMNATION) 1 & 2
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
34. 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 REGARDING PRISCILLLA HALE. 1
35. 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
36. 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
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 REGARDING RICHARD KIRKLAND. 1 & 3
38. 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 REGARDING CHRISTOPHER MCMAHAN. 1 & 3
39. DISCUSS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES RELATED TO PATHOLOGISTS IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 3
40. APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR RECEIVE BRIEFING IN; SANDI L. CARTER V. TRAVIS COUNTY AND WINZELL STAFFORD, (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY) 1
41. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) AND RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; TIMOTHY BRUNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL., (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT AND PERSONAL INJURY) 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 29, 2000.
C4. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE: FLINTROCK AT HURST CREEK - 314 LOTS - 369.55 ACRES - FLINTROCK ROAD - HURST CREEK MUD FOR WASTEWATER - LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SENNA HILLS SECTION FIVE-B (31 LOTS - 37.139 ACRES - SENNA HILLS DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY SENNA HILLS MUD). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 OF MESQUITE HILL (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 9.38 ACRES - BARKER HILLS DRIVE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE WASTEWATER) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR RANDOLPH STREET IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO. 4, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C8. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN RIDGETOP ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C9. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL. 4, 2000 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON LOT 89, BLOCK 'A', JACK'S POND SECTION THREE PLAT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C10. APPROVE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES WITHIN RIVER PLACE SECTIONS 15 & 23 SUBDIVISIONS TO 'BRITTLYN'S COURT', 'JAMES RYAN WAY', AND 'JOSH LANE' IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ADDENDA:
A.1 REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071)
A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SYLVIA ESTRADA V. BRADLEY HAGEN, DDS AND TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-718-AWA (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071)
A.3 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS 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; CIVIL RIGHTS) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 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 29, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE REFUND PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-40, TO APPROVE RELEASE OF LIEN FOR HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-40, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 22, AND 29, 2000.
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA FOR -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS CORPORATION MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2000.
2. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICES FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE CORPORATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 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) DISCUSS STRATEGY FOR COMPLETING STRATEGIC PLANNING.
2. DISCUSS APPLICABLE STANDARDS TO ASSESS RESTRUCTURING AND MARKET SALARY SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS. (HRMD)
3. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (ITS) DEPARTMENT ISSUES:
(A) INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM.
(B) RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE ITS DEPARTMENT.
ADJOURN
These following four items were added to the 3/14/00 Agenda:
A.1 REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO - 551.071)
A.2 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SYLVIA ESTRADA V. BRADLEY HAGEN, DDS AND TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-718-AWA. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, - 551.071)
A.3 RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERTS AND/OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TERRI LYNN GUSLER V. BRADLEY HAGEN, DDS AND TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-680-SHC. (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, - 551.071)
A.4 APPROVE AND/OR GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING EXTENDING THE BID OPENING DATE OF IFB B000709-MB, TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX (TCCC), PHASE II CAPITAL, FROM MARCH 23, 2000 TO MARCH 30, 2000 ( A ONE WEEK EXTENSION)
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