Travis County Commssioners Court
April 25, 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 25, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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 SUBDIVISION.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 57 AND 58, LODGE ACRES ANNEX NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED POLICY FOR NAMING COUNTY PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF SEDGEFIELD DRIVE BETWEEN CAPE CORAL DRIVE AND MILL SPRINGS DRIVE ON APRIL 30, 2000, FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A BLOCK PARTY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
5. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 1, 2000 THROUGH MAY 7, 2000 AS "LAW WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
6. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
7. DISCUSS CONVERTING HALF-TIME PATHOLOGIST POSITION TO A FULL-TIME POSITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
8. CONSIDER THE RELEASE OF TWO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS ON THE DON R. AND NAOMI S. LLOYD PROPERTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SLEEPING SHARK PRODUCTIONS FOR USE OF PORTION OF PEARCE ROAD AND PORTION OF COMANCHE TRAIL DURING APRIL AND MAY FOR FILMING. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
10. A. APPROVE 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 COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. A. CONSIDER THE POSSIBLE DISPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1-ACRE TRACT OF LAND, THE CURRENT SITE OF A HISTORIC SCHOOLHOUSE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 71 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSIONER OF SALE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 1-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 71 AND FM 620, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C. DISCUSS TERMS OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HILL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES AND CCNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY REGARDING MOVING THE HISTORICAL SCHOOLHOUSE TO AN ALTERNATIVE SITE PRIOR TO OR AS PART OF DISPOSITION OF THE 1-ACRE TRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
12. APPROVE 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.
13. A. APPROVAL OF CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR LAKE POINTE SECTION 8, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3.
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINT SECTION EIGHT - (SHORTFORM - CASH SECURITY POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 10 LOTS - 4.5205 ACRES - RESACA BOULEVARD - WASTEWATER BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #5 - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
14. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT THREE - 11505 TX 71 PHASE ONE PRELIMINARY PLAN. (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 102 LOTS - 168.1634 ACRES - HWY 71 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LCRA - VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
15. DISCUSS ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
16. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR $24.747 TO FUND H.U.D. GRANT MATCH FOR AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM.
17. APPROVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (CEACO) FOR CLIENT SCREENING SRVICES.
18. RECEIVE REPORT ON OUTCOME OF THE 4-H CAPITAL URBAN ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECT.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF COPIER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES, IFB B000049-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, NASHUA CORPORATION, CTWP AND XEROX CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. DISCUSS TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES (ACI) FOR REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
21. APPROVE PURCHASE FROM GRANDE FORD OFF STATE TERM CONTRACT THE FOLLOWING: (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. FIVE (5) EACH F-150 FORD PICK-UP TRUCKS
B. THREE (3) EACH F-250 FORD PICK-UP TRUCKS
22. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR COUNTY TO CONTRACT WITH TIBH INDUSTRIES FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES TO UTILIZE DISABLED PERSONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 122, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF RENTAL OF VEHICLES, IFB B000055-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CAPPS RENT-A-CAR. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE THE SALE OF USED AUTOMOTIVE TIRES TO THE SOLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, BARNEY ROSS. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT). (COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL, IFB #B000043-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE, INC. (MEDICAL EXAMINER/SHERIFF'S OFFICE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. CONSIDER AND DISCLOSE WAIVER OF SECTION 32.004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY REGARDING THE PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR TITLE SERVICES TO CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR GORDON BOWMAN. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990141, IBM, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF AS/400 HARDWARE. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 12 TO CONTRACT NO 99K0701-JG, JUVENILE COURT EXPANSION AT GARDNER-BETTS WITH SILVERTON CONSTRUCTION. MODIFICATION DEDUCTS COST FOR ADDITIONAL A/E SERVICES DUE TO THE DEMOLITION AND REPOUR OF DEFICIENT CONCRETE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TYMCO SWEEPER FROM THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 9898858, APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JANUARY 27, 1998. (TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NOS. 13 & 14 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K070-JJ, KEY ENTERPRISES, INC., HOWARD LANE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, SEGMENT II. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONRS COURT ON MAY 25, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
31. DISCUSS CONTRACT WITH CARLOS M. LOREDO, PH.D., P.C. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (JUDGE BISCOE)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
32. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
33. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY.
B. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR EVALUATION OF DRUG COURT.
C. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE DRUG COURT ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE.
D. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY NUTRITION/TEMPORARY RELIEF PROGRAM.
E. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES LIAISON (SHERIFF'S OFFICE).
F. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CRIME VICTIM SERVICES LIAISON (DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
34. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS
35. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. CSCD-PRETRIAL - SETTLE
B. CONSTABLE 5 - SETTLE
C. TCSO - SETTLE
D. KENJURA TILE INC. - DENY
E. KELLY CHAPMAN - DENY
F. MARI CERNA - DENY
G. MARK DIETZ - DENY
36. RECEIVE UPDATE ON GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
37. RECEIVE UPDATE ON FY 2000 TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
39. DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DAY AND PRESENT CERTIFICATES AND SERVICE PINS.
OTHER ITEMS
40. 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.
41. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2000
42. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS FY-2000 MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT
43. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE, CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
44. 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
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #97B01-14-2CA, BRATTON LANE, LATERAL SUPPORT EASEMENT; PARCEL NO. 11; JAMES STEPHENS AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; (JAMES STEPHENS; GIESELMAN; CONDMNATION). (REQUESTED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY)2
46. REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1 & 2
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATED TO COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS LEASED FACILITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.2
48. 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. -99CA-680-SHC (FRAISIER; CIVIL RIGHTS).1
49. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DAN BALDERAS D/B/A BALDERAS TAMALE FACTORY.2
50. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACEPT, REJECT, COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JERALD NIX ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL., NIX; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT)1
51. 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 CIRMINAL 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
52. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SYLVIA ESTRADA V. BRADLEY HAGEN, DDS AND TRAVIS COUNTY CAUSE NO. A-99-CA-718-AWA (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS).1
53. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TONY DIAZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. (TX GOVT CODE § 552.321). 1
54. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. TAIYO CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION1
55. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 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 THE VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 4, 2000.
C.4 CONSIDER THE RELEASE OF TWO DRAINAGE EASEMENTS ON THE DON R. AND NAOMI S. LLOYD PROPERTY (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.5 APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 2, 2000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON CAMERON ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C.6 A. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTION 5, PHASE 5 (4 LOTS - 12.970 ACRES - WASTLAKE DRIVE FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTION 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).
C.7 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.8 APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 16, 2000 TO HEAR DISCUSSION AND TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 3 & 4 AND A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 4 & 5, NORTH RIM SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C.9 APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: PALISADES WEST (4 LOTS - 22.329 ACRES - BEE CAVE ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.10 APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LA PLAZZA SUBDIVISION (1 LOT - 28.4740 ACRES - RANCH ROAD 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID NO. 17 - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.11 APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RIVERCLIFF SUBDIVISION (20 LOTS - 171.30 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - LCRA - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.12 APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN CANTERBURY TRAILS SECTION 4 & 5, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION - VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. AUTHORIZE WORKING GROUP TO PROCEED ON 2000 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE BOND PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2.CONSIDER ESTABLISHMENT OF TAXABLE SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM IN SUMMER OF 2000 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3.APPROVE UPDATE OF THE COMPLIANCE AUDIT PROGRAM, REVIEW WORKPLAN FOR FUTURE COMPLIANCE AUDITS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000, 9:00A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 3 MINUTES FOR THE: VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 11, 2000.
ADJOURN
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