Travis County Commssioners Court
May 2, 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
May 2, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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 1 & 2, BLOCK 7, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION TWO, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CAMERON ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN GREGG-MANOR ROAD AND PECAN STREET FOR ROAD REHABILITATION BEGINNING MAY 3, 2000 FOR 12 WEEKS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS HISPANIC CULTURAL AWARENESS MONTH IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND RECOGNIZING THE FOURTH ANNUAL COMBINED CITY/COUNTY CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MAY 2000 AS "FOSTER CARE MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THANK THE FOSTER PARENTS WHO ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE DOING A SPECIAL JOB.
5. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING DOBBS ROGERS ON HIS RETIREMENT FOR 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
6. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE 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)
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD WITH THE HIGH FRONTIER, INC. FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES, CONTRACT NO. PS000181K. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0175-DM, ACRATOD OF AUSTIN, FOR CASE FILE FOLDERS. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 29, 1999. (COUNTY CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CHANGE VENDOR'S NAME ON CONTRACT NO. 98T0207-LD, OFFSITE RECORDS STORAGE, FROM PIERCE LEAHY ARCHIVES TO IRON MOUNTAIN INC. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON JUNE 30, 1998. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS, DELIVERED, B000040-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC. AND AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MEDICAL & SURGICAL SUPPLIES, IFB B000045-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (PRIMARY VENDOR), AND HENRY SCHIEN, INC. (SECONDARY VENDOR) (EMERGENCY SERVICES, MEDICAL EXAMINER, SHERIFF OFFICE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY OEM PARTS. CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED ON JULY 6, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0181-MG, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, INC.
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0182-MG, Z WATER WORKS, INC.
C. CONTRACT NO. 99T0183-MG, CON-EQUIP S. A., INC.
D. CONTRACT NO. 99T0184-MG, DAVIS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR AUTOMATIC DOORS AND DOOR OPENERS INSTALLATION, IFB B000038-DM, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, ACCESS SYSTEM. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. DISCUSS TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES (ACI) FOR REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND/OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. DISCUSS STATUS OF TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BUDGET IMPLICATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
18. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAYS OF STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4-E, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
19. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STEINER RANCH PHASE 1 SECTION 4E, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. A. DISCUSS LIFE CYCLE COSTS OF ALTERNATIVE SURFACE TREATMENT TYPES;
B. APPROVE PROPOSED CHANGES TO TNR'S FY 00 WORK PROGRAM FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE, SURFACE TREATMENT PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
21. A. CONSIDER THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF APPROXIMATELY 3.40 ACRES OF UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF TWO TRACTS TOTALING 1.275 ACRES OF NEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. IF APPROVED, APPOINT COMMISSIONER BAXTER AS COMMISSIONER OF SALE.
22. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR THE ONE PUBLIC STREET, FRANCES DRIVE, AND NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR THE SUMMIT AT WEST RIM ON MOUNT LARSON BLOCK A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
23. APPROVE A GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS GRANT IN TNR.
24. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
25. DISCUSS CONVERTING HALF-TIME PATHOLOGIST POSITION TO A FULL-TIME POSITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TCSO - CORRECTIONS BUREAU - INMATE SERVICES AND DEL VALLE ISD.
28. APPROVE AND SIGN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CITY'S USE OF THE COUNTY'S ZORRO COMPUTER SYSTEM AND RELATED SERVICES.
29. 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
30. 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
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY FEDERAL SERVICES CORP. (RODRIGUEZ-MENDOZA/DEBEAUVOIR; TEX. GOV'T CODE SECTION 51.319.1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN DENNY STANLEY V. DONALD CRAIG SMITH AND TRAVIS COUNTY (STANLEY; FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY) 1
33. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY
ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM BY MARCIE CALDWELL ET AL. (DEBEAUVOIR; TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE SECTION 37.001 ET SEQ; TEX. LOC. GOV'T. CODE SECTION 89.004; TEX. GOV'T CODE SECTION 51.702(B)1
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING COLLECTION OF FEES PURSUANT TO TEX. GOV'T CODE SECTION 51.702.1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION .1
35. 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
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TONY DIAZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. (TX GOVT CODE § 552.321). 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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 FOLLOWING:
A. MINUTES FOR THE VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 11, 2000.
B. MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 18, 2000.
C 4. PROCLAIM FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2000, AS TOMMY STEINER DAY ON LAKE TRAVIS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPOINT HELEN JOBES TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #8 BOARD (PEDERNALES) TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 9, 2000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON COMANCHE TRAIL. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR COLLINGWOOD WEST SECTION 2-A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 8. APPROVAL OF PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO; TECH. RIDGE SECTION FOUR - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 8 LOTS - 85.039 ACRES - HOWARD LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 9. APPROVE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 7, AUSTIN LAKE ESTATES SECTION TWO, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 10. APPROVE THE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CAMERON ROAD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN GREGG-MANOR ROAD AND PECAN STREET FOR ROAD REHABILITATION BEGINNING MAY 3, 2000 FOR 12 WEEKS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 11. ADDED ITEM: APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EPH'PHATHA FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH MINISTRIES' 3RD YEAR OF OBSERVING ITS "TRINITY YEAR OF POSSESSION VICTORY WEEK CELEBRATION".
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION, TUESDAY,MAY 2, 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.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION - VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS FOR APRIL 11, AND APRIL 18, 2000
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2000, 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 SUBCOMMITTEES.
2. DISCUSS PARKS AND OPEN SPACE STRATEGIC PLAN.
3. DISCUSS CAMPO DRAFT TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
4. DISCUSS SECOND DISTRICT COURT.
5. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF CONTRACTING FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND RELATED OPTIONS.
ADJOURN
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