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Travis County Commssioners Court
March 21, 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 21, 2000 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

2. CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF 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. DISCUSS ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE FOLLOWING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:

A. RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP);

B. CURRENT SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS; AND

C. POTENTIAL NEW SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS

5. APPROVE AND RATIFY MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960016LH, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. FOR PROVISION OF MENTORING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

6. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT #PS000073-MQ, MEDICAL SERVICES FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO E-STAFF. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

7. APPROVE A SIXTY (60) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0127-DM, AMERITEX GUARD SERVICES, FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 27, 1999. (DRO AND CES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

8. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACTS WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT AND JUVENILE COURT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

9. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0173-MG, ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN FOR COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 2, 1998. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

10. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990152-CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF XEROX DOCUTECH PRINTER/COPIER SYSTEM. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF EMULSIFIED ASPHALT, IFB #B000034-LD, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, KOCH MATERIALS, AUSTIN, TX. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

12. DECLARE CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

13. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB #B000031-RG, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, AND REBID. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES - SURPLUS, SEIZED AND ABANDONED PROPERTY, RFS# S000020-JP, TO THE SOLE RESPONDENT, GASTON & SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS, INC. (PURCHASING-FIXED ASSETS)

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS

15. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) 4C FUNDING OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF 1.75 MILE TRAIL CONNECTING THE PFLUGERVILLE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM WITH TRAVIS COUNTY'S NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

16. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO STATE HIGHWAY PROJECT ON LOOP 1 NORTH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

17. DISCUSS REQUEST FOR COUNTY CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOLLOWING STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

A. US 290 W. PROJECT;

B. I.H. 35 NORTH PROJECT;

C. U.S. 183 SOUTH PROJECT.

18. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH AMERICA'S SUPERHIGHWAY COALITION AND CONSIDER DESIGNATING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF TNR AS THE COUNTY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (JUDGE BISCOE)

19. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR COLDWATER PUD SECTION 1 (PER COLDWATER PUD SECTION 2 PHASING AGREEMENT), A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN COLDWATER PUD SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

20. A. APPROVE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO RELEASE A PORTION OF RIVER PLACE BOULEVARD R-O-W IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2 AND 4, BLOCK A OF RIVER PLACE GOLF COURSE, AND LOT 178, BLOCK A OF RIVER PLACE SECTION 22 - (LONGFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 52.828 ACRES - RIVER PLACE BLVD. - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY RIVER PLACE MUD) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

22. CONSIDER APPLICABLE STANDARDS TO ASSESS RESTRUCTURING AND MARKET SALARY SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (HRMD)

23. APPROVE SECOND MODIFICATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PRECINCT 3 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES AT 2919 MANCHACA ROAD.

24. APPROVE PAYMENT OF $3,891 PURSUANT TO LEASE CONTRACT PROVISION FOR COUNSELING AND EDUCATION SERVICES FACILITY AT 4920 I.H. 35.

25. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

OTHER ITEMS

26. 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.

27. APPROVE A FEDERAL WORK STUDY AGREEMENT FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 3.

28. REAPPOINT COMMISSIONER MARGARET GOMEZ TO THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

29. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FROM AUDITOR FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2000.

30. 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

31. 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

32. REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICARDO LAGRANGE V. DEBRA GALLOWAY, ET AL, CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-462 JN, (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND CONSIDER SETTLEMENT, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RICARDO LAGRANGE V. SGT. CAUDLE #955 AND TRAVIS COUNTY, CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-838 JN, (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 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 LETECIA MORENO V. TRAVIS COUNTY. 1 AND 3

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

CONSENT ITEMS

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 MARCH 7, 2000.

C4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR DESSAU ROAD FROM EAST HOWARD LANE TO CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR ROSS ROAD FROM PEARCE LANE TO STATE HIGHWAY 71, IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

C6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN AUSTIN'S COLONY PHASE TWO, PHASE ONE AND TWO (PER PHASING AGREEMENT), TWO PARTS OF A SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

C7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SIMMONS-WILLIAMS SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 9.992 ACRES-SEPTIC SYSTEMS APPROVED BY TCOSSF - PAWNEE PASS SOUTH - LAKEWAY ETJ) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C8. APPROVE 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, MARCH 21, 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 MARCH 7, 2000.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE ON STATUS OF 2000 SINGLE FAMILY BOND MORTGAGE PROGRAMS (TAXABLE AND TAX EXEMPT MORTGAGE PROGRAMS) BY MORGAN KEGAN & CO. (JUDGE BISCOE)

2. APPROVE NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF ORIGINATION PERIOD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 1999 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE BONDS. (JUDGE BISCOE)

3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2000.

ADJOURN

NO WORK SESSION SCHEDULED THIS WEEK

 

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