Travis County Commssioners Court
June 27, 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
June 27, 2000 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION AND ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) FOR A PORTION OF RUBY DRIVE IN THE COLLINWOOD WEST SECTION 3B SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 17, BLOCK B, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PROTECTION OF CLEAN AIR IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ADDRESSING ALCOA MINING STRIP PERMIT IN CENTRAL TEXAS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING TERRI SIEGENTHALER FOR HER 13 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. DISCUSS FY 2001 PLAN AND BUDGET FOR PROVISION OF TRANSITION SERVICES TO COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER RELEASEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. 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.
C. DISCUSS DIRECTIONS TO HRMD ON PROPOSED RESTRUCTURING, RECLASSIFICATIONS, AND OTHER FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS TO THE MARKET SALARY SURVEY (MSS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON COUNTY GROUP BENEFIT CONTRIBUTIONS AND METHODOLOGY OF PREMIUM SUBSIDY.
9. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING:
A. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE;
B. ASSORTED POLICY CLARIFICATIONS;
C. MARKET SALARY SURVEY (MSS) '98 TRANSITION MATRICES AUDIT RESULTS; AND
D. PERFORMANCE BASED PAY.
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
11. CONSIDER THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE NORTH RURAL COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN THE WINDERMERE SHOPPING CENTER IN PFLUGERVILLE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. CONSIDER AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ESTABLISHING SATELLITE WORKFORCE CENTERS IN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM MINORITY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE, CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SECOND YEAR FUNDING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
14. CONSIDER PARKS FACILITY RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PARKS FACILITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION AND ABANDONMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) FOR A PORTION OF RUBY DRIVE IN THE COLLINWOOD WEST SECTION 3B SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
16. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO CORRECT A DRAINAGE EASEMENT AS RECORDED IN TRAVIS COUNTY DEED RECORDS DOC. #1999158063 ON LOT 551, APACHE SHORES SECTION 2 AND SUBSTITUTE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT THAT CONTAINS THE NATURAL AND IMPROVED DRAINAGE WAY AS IT CROSSES THIS LOT, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF WEST LAKE HILLS FOR CRACK SEALING, ROADWAY RE-STRIPING AND PAVING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
18. APPROVE THREE (3) CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS AS SUBSTITUTE FISCAL FOR RIBERA CANYONS SECTION 1 AND SECTION 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ROADWAY CONNECTOR FROM FERGUSON LANE AT SPRINKLE ROAD TO TUSCANY WAY AT EXCHANGE STREET IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS PART OF THE BRATTON LANE 1997 BOND ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. A. APPROVE WAIVER OF SECTION 32.004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY REGARDING COURTNEY BAXTER AND THE PROPOSED CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF ABATEMENT SERVICES, IFB #B000075-LD, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC. , AUSTIN, TX.
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVIDERS: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. HAVEN OF HOPE, CONTRACT #PS000209KW; AND
B. FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS TOWN OF SAN ANTONIO, CONTRACT #PS000205KW. (JUVENILE COURT)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVIDERS: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. HARMONY FAMILY SERVICES, CONTRACT #PS000208KW; AND
B. PEGASUS SCHOOLS, INC., CONTRACT #PS000230KW.
23. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0221-JP, FAIRWAY SUPPLY OF AUSTIN, TX.M, FOR DOOR SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON AUGUST 31, 1999. (HOUSING SERVICES).
24. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0220-JP, SUBURBAN PROPANE, L.P. OF AUSTIN, TX., FOR SPACE AND WATER HEATERS. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON AUGUST 31, 1999. (HOUSING SERVICES). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION AND PRICE INCREASE (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0260-MG, SAWYER VENDING SERVICES, FOR CAFETERIA AND VENDING MACHINE CONCESSION SERVICES. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1998. (FM) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT PS000132MQ WITH CEDEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER TO ANY BABY CAN, INC. (HHSD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0222-JP, FUELMAN OF AUSTIN, TX., FOR FLEET FUEL CARD SERVICE. CONTRACT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON SEPTEMBER 7, 1999. (TNR). (COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0219-OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING. CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON JULY 7, 1998. (PRETRIAL SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE TERMINATION OF JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH BRAZOS VALLEY YOUTH CORPORATION AND AUSTIN RECOVERY CENTER (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPUTERS, RFO 000087-RG, TO THE LOW OFFEROR, DELL MARKETING. (AUDITORS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR MOVING SERVICES CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, B000077-JP, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, MOVE SOLUTIONS, INC. (PRIMARY VENDOR), AND GARRETT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (SECONDARY VENDOR) (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. APPROVE MODIFICATION 3 TO ADD FUNDING TO INTERLOCAL IL990083-TS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES, BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION. INTERLOCAL APPROVED BY THE COURT ON FEBRUARY 23, 1999. (HHSD)
33. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR LINE ITEMS 1 AD 1A FOR THE PROVISION OF AN X-RAY INSPECTION SYSTEM, IFB B000067-RG, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, PERKINELMER INSTRUMENTS. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
B. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR LINE ITEM 2 AND 2A IN IFB B000067-RG. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
34. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVIDERS:
A. THE AVALON CENTER, INC., CONTRACT #PS000202KW;
B. WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE, INC. D/B/A WOODSIDE TRAILS THERAPEUTIC CAMP AND WOODSIDE TRAILS GRADUATE GROUP HOME, CONTRACT #PS000243KW; AND
C. HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN, INC., CONTRACT #PS000228KW. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
35. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED REPORTING SYSTEM THROUGH TIBURON. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
PLANNING AND BUDGET ITEMS
36. DISCUSS PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE FY 2001 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE DIRECTION.
37. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE APPLICATION BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO THE 2000 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONTINUE THE HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES.
38. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
OTHER ITEMS
39. 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.
40. APPROVE REQUEST TO ADOPT A PARCEL RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2000.
41. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS SECOND REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2001 BUDGET PROCESS.
42. CONSIDER TRAVIS COUNTY APPOINTMENTS TO CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
43. 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
44. 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
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
45. REVIEW STATUS OF LEASE AT 1300 GUADALUPE BUILDING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN WICKENHEISER, ET AL. V. CITY OF AUSTIN ET AL (WICKENHEISER; GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT) 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. F. DAVID LUX, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION . 1
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL V. TAIYO CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION . 1
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND REGARDING CIP PROJECT NO. 97-21, PARCEL #17; HOWARD LANE; (PRIME TIME ENTERTAINMENT, INC. (GIESELMAN; CONDEMNATION CASE) 1 & 2
50. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. BOBBY LOCKHART MOTOR CO. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
51. 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
52. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING CLAIM BY PHILLIP ROSENBAUM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (GIESELMAN)1
53. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER AWARD OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS HEARING REGARDING PROJECT NO. 97B02-18-2PA, PARCEL #5; N.E. PARK ACCESS ROAD; (OWNER - STEVEN MICHAEL ANDERSON AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROBERT F. ANDERSON NON-REVOCABLE TRUST (CONDEMNATION) 1 & 2
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 MEETING OF JUNE 13, 2000.
C 4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT 3 AMENDED PLAT OF SENNA HILLS SECTION ONE-B, LOT 47 & 48, BLOCK A (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 0.735 ACRES - ALLIUM DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY SENNA HILLS MUD - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.5 APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GEORGE FAMILY SUBDIVISION - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 4 LOTS - 27.231 ACRES - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY ONSITE WASTEWATER. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C.6 APPROVE ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 17, BLOCK B, WESTVIEW ON LAKE AUSTIN PHASE A, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 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 27, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE REFUND PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #3666000-77, TO APPROVE RELEASE OF LIEN FOR HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-77, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION TAXABLE SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS (GNMA MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM) SERIES 2000D, IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF THE PRIME CREST APARTMENTS AND ROYAL CREST APARTMENTS FROM AMBASSADOR VIII, L.P. TO WINSTON CAPITAL CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATE THEREOF, AND APPROVING THE DEFEASANCE OF THE BONDS AND RELEASE OF LIENS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY -- COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION THURSDAY, *** JULY 6, 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 FROM COURT SUBCOMMITTEES.
2. DISCUSS CIVIL COURTS DOCKET AUTOMATION.
3. DISCUSS AUTOMATED PAF PROCESS.
4. DISCUSS FOLLOW-UP ON JOB RESTRUCTURING AND DISCUSSION OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ISSUES FOR FY 2001.
ADJOURN
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