Travis County Commssioners Court
April 18, 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
April 18, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 300 AND 301, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENTS REGARDING PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT INCLUDE MORE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 82.301(D), MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL COMMUNITY MINIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS , OF CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION POSTHUMOUSLY RECOGNIZING NORMAN GODFREY, RSVP VOLUNTEER, FOR NEARLY 10 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH U.T./LBJ SCHOOL FOR ANALYSIS OF EMS RESPONSE DATA IN SUPPORT OF EMS TRANSITION TEAM.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. A. DISCUSS A POLICY FOR NAMING COUNTY PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. INVITE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE NAMING OF SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. AUTHORIZE A LETTER TO THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY EXPRESSING TRAVIS COUNTY'S INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONION CREEK WATER SHED FEASIBILITY STUDY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
8. APPROVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (CEACO) FOR CLIENT SCREENING SERVICES.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FY2000 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO. B000706 --JG, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, ASPHALT PAVING, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
10. APPROVE SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0166-LD, MAGNAFLOW ENVIRONMENTAL, FOR NON-HAZARDOUS LEACHATE HAULING AND DISPOSAL. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 22, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0162-MG, FOR BOAT, BOAT MOTOR AND MARINE COMPONENT MAINTENANCE REPAIR. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 8, 1999. (TNR, TCSO) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON JUNE 23, 1998. SHERIFF'S OFFICE, GARDNER BETTS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR INMATE CLOTHING AND PERSONAL SUNDRIES:
A. CONTRACT NO. 98T0190-LD, A. LAFONT USA, INC.
B. CONTRACT NO. 98T0191-LD, ATD AMERICAN
C. CONTRACT NO. 98Y0192-LD, BOB BARKER CO.
D. CONTRACT NO. 98T0193-LD, ROBINSON TEXTILES
E. CONTRACT NO. 98T0194-LD, HAMILTON UNIFORMS
F. CONTRACT NO. 98T0195-LD, ICS
G. CONTRACT NO. 98T0196-LD, WALTER F. STEPHENS, JR., INC.
H. CONTRACT NO. 98T0197-LD, ANCHORTEX
I. CONTRACT NO. 98T0198-LD, AMERCARE PRODUCTS, INC. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE STATE CATALOG PURCHASE OF THREE (3) MINOLTA DIGITAL MICROFILM READER-SCANNER-PRINTERS FROM LASON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,384.99. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ
14. APPROVE MODIFICATION #1 TO CONTRACT NUMBER 0799001 (IL000174MQ) TO STAFF CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES (CHILD WELFARE BOARD HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0223-MG, FOR ELECTRICAL TIME AND MATERIALS. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON JULY 7, 1998. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2000 FORD EXPLORERS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. DISCUSS TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES (ACI) FOR REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH TIBH INDUSTRES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE DISABLED PERSONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 122, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
19. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE A GRANT FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEXAS SYSTM
B. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR A GRANT THROUGH THE SMALL TOWNS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (STEP) TO INSTALL WATER/WASTEWATER FACILITIES AT KENNEDY RIDGE SUBDIVISION.
20. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
22. RECIEVE BRIEFING ON TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
OTHER ITEMS
23. 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.
24. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN ON USE OF PALMER AUDITORIUM AND CITY COLISEUM FOR JURY IMPANELING SITE RELOCATION AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. CONSIDER LEASE OF THE CROCKET CENTER AT 6301 HWY. 290 E. FOR JURY IMPANELING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE, CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JERALD NIX ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY EL AL., (NIX; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT) (EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN., SECTIONS 551.071 (1) (A) AND 551.071 (1) (B)1
29. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH FLOUR DANIEL, INC., M.W. BUILDERS, GRAEBER, SIMMONS & COWAN AND OTHER CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
30. REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1 & 2
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS LEASED FACILITIES, AND TAKE APPRIPRIATE ACTION.2
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TONY DIAZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. (TEX GOVT CODE § 552.321).1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON MEDIATION SETTLEMENT OFFER 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 TEX. GOV'T CODE 551.071 (1)(A) AND (B).1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY FEDERAL SERVICES CORP. (RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA; DEBEAUVOIR; (TEX GOVT CODE § 51.319) 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIN REGARDING CLAIM BY MARCIE CALDWELL, ET AL. (DEBEAUVOIR; TX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE §ET SEQ; TEX LOC. GOVT. CODE §89.004; TX GOVT CODE § 51.702(b)1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACITON IN: GILBERT VELASQUEZ V. TERRY KEEL, ET AL. (FRASIER; SECTION 1983; EXCESSIVE FORCE)1
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONER COURT MINUTES FOR BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1999 AND (RECONVENED) SEPTEMBER 21, 1999.
C 4. APPROVAL OF RECORDING A PLAT IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LAKECLIFF ON LAKE TRAVIS SECTION FIVE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 6.596 ACRES -CLIFF OOVERLOOK - WASTEWATER APPROVED BY LCRA - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 3 - (FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - 46 LOTS - 8.562 ACRES - PFLUGERVILLE LOOP - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SARAH'S CREEK SECTION SIX - (FISCAL POSTED AT CITY OF AUSTIN - 114 LOTS - 21.59 ACRES - ORA LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. A. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTION 5, PHASE 5 (4 LOTS - 12.970 ACRES - WESTLAKE DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONERS BAXTER)
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTIN 5, PHASE 6 (8 LOTS - 36.911 ACRES WESTLAKE DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER).
C8 AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5'PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 300 AND 301, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C9 APPROVE PROPOSED REVISIONS THAT INCLUDE MORE SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS IN SECTIN 82.301 (d), MANUFACTURED HOME RENTAL COMMUNITY MINIMUM INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS, OF CHAPTER 82, TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
C10 APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 9, 2000, IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 80 & 81, SADDLETREE RANCH SECTION THREE, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE AN ADDENDUM
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION - VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2000, 9:00 A.M.OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF INVOICE FROM HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR CREATION AND DELIVERY OF A HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PLUS RELATED EXPENSES.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, , 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. UPDATE FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVES ON COMMUNITY GROUPS AND BOARDS, AND BRIEFINGS ON COURT SUB-COMMITTEES.
2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON EMS CONSOLIDATION.
3. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY AND IMPLICATIONS OF AND ADOPTION OF TRAVIS COUNTY FIRE CODE.
4. DISCUSS IMPACT OF STATE CHILD SUPPORT DISBURSEMENT UNIT ON TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE AND RELATED ISSUES.
5. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY INVESTMENT STRATEGY.
ADJOURN
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