Travis County Commssioners Court
May 9, 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 9, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON COMANCHE TRAIL. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 13 AND 14, 2000 AS "AUSTIN COMMUNITY GARDENS DAYS", SPONSORING THE FOURTH ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND GARDEN TOUR.
4. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY AS "NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
6. DISCUSS WATER SERVICE ISSUES FOR NORTHRIDGE ACRES RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, THE FEASIBILITY OF SENATE BILL 821 AND RELATED OPTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. DISCUSS CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT SOUTH VIEW ROAD AND US HWY 290 IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
9. CONSIDER NOTICE FROM TEXAS BOARD OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER TO CHARLES T. TERRELL STATE JAIL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
10. DISCUSS ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
11. A. DISCUSS STATUS OF TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, DISCUSS BUDGET IMPLICATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT TO STEWART-MATL, FOR THE PHASE 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, IFB NO. B000709-MB.
12. A. DISCUSS JOB ANALYSIS RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) POSITIONS, INCLUDING JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA STATUS.
B. CONSIDER ALTERNATE FUNDING OPTIONS FOR JOB ANALYSIS PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
13. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
14. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF CONTRACTING FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND RELATED OPTIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PURCHASE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE EVALUATION OF FAMILY VIOLENCE COURT FOR THE JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT.
16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. DISCUSS TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH ALLIED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES (ACI) FOR REPAIR OF TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER, APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0185-JP, AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, FOR EROSION CONTROL SERVICES. CONTRACT APPROVED ON JULY 6, 1999. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL EQUIPMENT, IFB B0000-OJ, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS: 1. RIEDEL IMAGING, 2. VITACARE, INC., 3. MED-ELECTRONICS, INC., 4. SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC., AND, 5. HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
B. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR 20 OF THE 64 LINE ITEMS. (FAC. MGMT., SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0165-JP, SOS LIQUID WASTE HAULERS, INC., FOR SEPTIC & HOLDING TANK SERVICES. CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 22, 1999. (TNR) (COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (IL000214MQ) WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR SUMMER YOUTH ACADEMY SERVICES (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS WITH THE DRS. BLEWETT, MACKAY, AND HAAS FOR TEMPORARY INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE TYPE "F" HMAC ALTERNATIVE PAVING PROGRAM, IFB NO. B000707-JG, TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ASPHALT PAVING CO., INC. FOR CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS
B. THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, JD RAMMING PAVING CO. FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STREETS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
24. 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.
25. APPROVE AND GIVE DIRECTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC AREA SEATING FOR THE BLACKWELL -THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER.
26. DISCUSS REDUCTION IN DILLO PARK AND RIDE SERVICES AND IT'S IMPACT ON JURORS.
27. ACCEPT DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCATES (ABOTA) OF A DOAR VISUAL PRESENTER WITH A MARKET VALUE OF $5,200.00 TO TRAVIS COUNTY FOR USE IN THE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTS.
28. APPROVE REQUEST FOR THE USE OF COUNTY VEHICLE #102, TO ATTEND THE FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY IN QUANTICO, VA FROM SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2000. IN ADDITION 2-3 DAYS TRAVEL TIME ON THE OUTSIDE OF THOSE DATES.
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. 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
33. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TONY DIAZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER. (TX GOVT CODE § 552.321). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION .1
36. 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 (MCMAHAN; TRAVIS COUNTY; DINWIDDIE)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 (KIRKLAND; TRAVIS COUNTY; DINWIDDIE) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JASON SHAPIRO V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL; CAUSE NO. A-990CA-438-SS (FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
39. APPROVE RENEWAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LAKE AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD. FOR ACCESS ACROSS MARY QUINLAN PARK OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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 ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES RIVER PLACE SECTION 14 AND 15, TWO SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: LINDEN ROAD SUBDIVISION II (12.2084 ACRES - LINDEN ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SADDLEWOOD ESTATES SECTION THREE (91 LOTS - 14.419 ACRES - MARSHITAH'S WAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. A. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTION 5, PHASE 5 (4 LOTS - 12.970 ACRES - WESTLAKE DR. - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ).
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: DAVENPORT WEST PUD SECTION 5, PHASE 6 (8 LOTS - 36.91 ACRES - WESTLAKE DRIVE. FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. 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 8. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2000 TO CONSIDER PROMOTING PUBLIC SAFETY BY AN ORDER PROHIBITING OR REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS WITHIN UNSAFE DISTANCE OF SCHOOLS OR CHURCHES IN CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY, PURSUANT TO SUBCHAPTER B, CHAPTER 240, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 9. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 30, 2000 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 15 & 16, BLOCK 4M, FIRST RE-SUBDIVISION OF TRAVIS LANDING NO. 2 PHASE 5, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 10. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 30, 2000 TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF JIM BOWIE DRIVE, IN PALEFACE LAKE COUNTRY ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 11. 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)
C 12. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 23, 2000 TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF GRISHAM TRAIL AND PACE BEND PARK ROAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFETY FOR A TRIATHLON IN PACE BEND PARK IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 13. APPROVE A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON COMANCHE TRAIL. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
The following is an addendum:
A.1 Reconsider the approval of 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)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 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 9, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES.
2. APPROVE INVOICE FROM WELLS FARGO CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE INVOICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED AND COSTS INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXTENSION OF THE 1999 SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR APRIL 18, 2000.
5. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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