Travis County Commssioners Court
June 13, 2000
Travis County Commissioners Court
Travis County Administration Building, 314 W. 11th St., Commissioners Courtroom, 1st Floor, Austin, Texas 78701
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Commissioners Court Agenda
June 13, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 11TH ANNUAL EMPLOYEES "JUNETEENTH - EMANCIPATION DAY" CELEBRATION TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2000. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROTECTION OF CLEAN AIR IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND OPPOSING ALCOA MINING STRIP PERMIT IN CENTRAL TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. RECEIVE PRESENTATION CONCERNING THE SOCIAL EQUITY PROJECT DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK AND LEADERSHIP AUSTIN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. A. REVIEW TIMELINE FOR REMAINING FY 2000 JOB RESTRUCTURING PROJECTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. REVIEW JOB TITLES, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA STATUS FOR POSITIONS IN THE PARALEGAL/LEGAL SECRETARY JOB FAMILY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH DUPLASS BROTHERS PRODUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COURTHOUSE 7TH FLOOR ON OR ABOUT JUNE 13, 2000 FOR A FILM SHOOT.
8. APPROVE DISCOUNT FROM APPROVED EXPOSITION CENTER RENTAL RATES FOR CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS) VAN RODEO.
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. PHILLIP J. ROSENBAUM - DENY
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
A. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR POSITION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN 551.074)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
11. APPROVE TRANSFER OF $196,067 TO THE TAX OFFICE FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND FOR STATUTORY JUDGEMENT INTEREST PAYMENTS.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
13. APPROVE INTERLOCAL IL000261MQ, DAY LABOR SERVICES, WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF MINI-BLINDS AND VERTICAL BLINDS, IFB B000069-DM, TO THE LOW, RESPONSIVE BIDDER, LONGHORN BLINDS OF AUSTIN. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF COPIER PAPER OFF STATE TERM CONTRACT FROM UNISOURCE WORLDWIDE. (RECORDS MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF SHELVING, IFB B000059-OJ, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS TO THE FOLLOWING: (FACILITIES MGT. AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NTBS.
B. STORAGE EQUIPMENT CO.
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO SAFEPLACE FOR CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES; CONTRACT NO. PS000251-KW. (D.A.'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF AMMUNITION, IFB B000054-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS TO THE FOLLOWING: (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. HUNTING SHACK
B. C & G WHOLESALE
C. GT DISTRIBUTORS
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES, IFB B000058-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, INTELLIGENT INTERFACE. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTOMOTIVE PARTS (OEM) AND MAINTENANCE LABOR, IFB #b000034-LD, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, HENNA CHEVROLET, (CHEVROLET AND GMC), AUSTIN, TX AND LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY, (FORD), AUSTIN, TX. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ
21. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA980202, COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES (D.B.A. "CO COM"), FOR NETWORK CABLING TIME AND MATERIALS. CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 23, 1998. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE FY2000 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, CONTRACT NO. 00K0706B, TO WHEELER COATING, INC. (TNR (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF LOCKS, KEYS AND LOCKSMITH SERVICES, IFB B000051-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, YATES SECURITY AND BEST ACCESS SYSTEMS. (FAC. MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVIDERS:
A. THE GREATER SAN MARCOS YOUTH COUNCIL, INC., CONTRACT #PS000207KW;
B. POSSIBILITIES, INC. D/B/A CARING FAMILY NETWORK, CONTRACT #PS000221KW;
C. THE GIOCOSA FOUNDATION, CONTRACT #PS000206KW;
D. DAYSTAR RESIDENTIAL, INC., CONTRACT #PS000204KW; AND
E. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTH, INC. D/B/A NEW LIFE CHILDREN'S TREATMENT CENTER, KRAUS CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER, BOKENKAMP CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER, AND NELSON CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER, CONTRACT #PS000229KW (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE BRODIE LANE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IFB B000710-JJ, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, PRISM DEVELOPMENT, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
26. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0127-DM, AMERITEX GUARD SERVICES, FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL27, 1999. (DRO AND TCCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
27. DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION TO DEDICATE ONE-TIME TOBACCO FUNDS TO ADDRESSING COUNTY HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
28. DISCUSS PARKS FACILITY RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS FACILITIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. A. APPROVE VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.202(d) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND DRAINAGE I SUBDIVISIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 11A - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 59.929 ACRES - WILSON PARK AVENUE LANE - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 12 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 54.235 ACRES - NO FRONTAGE - NO WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
D. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 13 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 351.89 ACRES - FM 2769 - NO WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
E. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GRANDVIEW HILLS SECTION 14 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 71.81 ACRES - FM 620 - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
30. APPROVE THE USE OF COUNTY FUNDS TO PAY FOR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS OF SELECTED CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION OF DIVISION DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
OTHER ITEMS
31. TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M. A.. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS SIGNAGE AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
33. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE, CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION TO AMEND THE 028 RECORDS MANAGEMENT BUDGET AND TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL EMPLOYEE FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
35. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTS TO LEASE OR USE COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED IN PRECINCT 1 BY THE FOLLOWING:
A. GIRL SCOUTS;
B. TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY; AND
C. CITY OF AUSTIN HOMELESS INITIATIVE.
36. 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
37. 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
C. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING FLOUR DANIEL, INC. V. TRAVIS COUNTY , TEXAS; CIVIL ACTION NO. A 00CA021SS; IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, AUSTIN DIVISION. 1
38. APPROVE EXTENSION TO LEASE ADDENDUM WITH GOP INVESTMENTS FOR 1300 GUADALUPE BUILDING, RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON RELATED ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 & 2
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY'S INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 232 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE AND THE UNIFORM CONDIMINIUM ACT, CHAPTER 82, TEXAS PROPERTY CODE ANNOTATED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 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 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)
C4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 20, 2000 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER FOR AN INCORPORATION ELECTION FOR A MUNICIPALITY TO BE CALLED THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 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 AD ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SEMATECH, INC. TO REIMBURSE THE CORPORATION FOR THE SHARE OF EXTERNAL AUDIT COSTS DUE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER REQUEST BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR ASSISTANCE WITH COMPLETION OF HOUSING IN MANOR, TEXAS AREA. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
4. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 9:00 A.M.
1. APPROVE EXTERNAL AUDIT CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH SEMATECH, INC. TO REIMBURSE THE CORPORATION FOR THE SHARE OF EXTERNAL AUDIT COSTS DUE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT COUNTY EMPLOYEES PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, *** 5:30 P.M.**** 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS, COMPENSATION, PARKING, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS OF EMPLOYEE CONCERN.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS FISCAL PARAMETERS AND PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS FOR FY 01 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.
2. DISCUSS VEHICLES AND FLEET POLICY.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED POLICY FOR THE ISSUANCE AND USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
4. DISCUSS WORKFORCE INVESTMENT REPORT II:
A. MSS '98 TRANSITION MATRICES AUDIT RESULTS;
B. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE;
C. PERFORMANCE BASED PAY; AND
D. ASSORTED POLICY CLARIFICATIONS.
ADJOURN
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2:00 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1. OVERVIEW OF SPACE ISSUES RECEIVED WITH THE FY'01 BUDGET SUBMISSIONS.
2. DISCUSS THE RESULTS OF THE MARCH 2, 2000 WORK SESSION WITH THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON THE MASTER PLAN OPTIONS FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY DOWNTOWN CAMPUS.
3. REVIEW AND REFINE BUILDING ALLOCATIONS AS PRESENTED IN THE MARCH 2, 2000 WORK SESSION.
4. DEVELOP SHORT TERM ALLOCATION OF SPACE FOR THE 2ND FLOOR TCAB.
ADJOURN
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