Travis County Commssioners Court
August 1, 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
August 1, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 10, CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 13, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING AUGUST 7-11, 2000 AS "FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. 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.
6. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM CITY OF AUSTIN TO LEASE PROPERTY CURRENTLY USED BY SAFEPLACE FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. (JUDGE BISCOE)
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING REQUESTS FROM THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD:
A. AUTHORIZATION TO CERTIFY THE AMOUNT OF TRAVIS COUNTY CHILD CARE EXPENDITURES FOR FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT;
B. EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO USE THE COUNTY REIMBURSEMENT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL STATE CHILD CARE FUNDS; AND
C. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE FUNDS TO ADDRESS GROWING CHILD CARE NEEDS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION, CHANGE TO OIL PRICE INFORMATION SERVICE (OPIS) UPDATES AND CHANGE DELIVERY SCHEDULE TIMEFRAMES (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0195-LD, PETROLEUM TRADERS CORP. AND CONTRACT NO. 99T0196-LD, ARROW OIL CO. FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/3/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98858, APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC LOBBY SEATING, IFB B000081-DM, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES, IFB #B000083-LD, TO GRAINGER, INC., AUSTIN, TEXAS AND ALAMO IRON WORKS, SAN ANTONIO. (TNR)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS
12. A. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING A CONTRACT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM DONALD R. WARD & ASSOCIATES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(4) OF COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR
THE PURCHASE TO DONALD R. WARD & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH GRANTS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C. AUTHORIZE TNR TO USE COUNTY FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT LAND PURCHASES UNDER THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
13. DISCUSS AMENDMENT TO "PARKS 2000" MASTER PLAN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE EXTENSION OF 10 WORKING DAYS FOR THE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON CAMERON ROAD. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
15. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROLLINGWOOD TO PROVIDE PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR ONSITE WASTEWATER FACILITIES. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE MODIFIED RESOLUTION FOR GRANT APPLICATION BY THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE THE PURCHASE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVES GRANT PROJECT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THE 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
C. APPROVE CANDIDATE PROJECTS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT TO THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAMPO) FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FY 2003-2004 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDED BY TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT.
17. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. APPROVE PERMANENT ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
20. REVIEW DESIGN AND TIMELINE FOR SIGNAGE AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
21. REVIEW PRELIMINARY COMPENSATION PLANS FOR FY 2001 BUDGET, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
22. 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.
23. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON PROPOSED RENOVATION INSIDE EXISTING TRAVIS COUNTY JAIL ADMINISTRATION AREA TO ACCOMMODATE ARREST-REVIEW FUNCTION FOR AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT (APD) AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. DISCUSS COUNTYWIDE GASB 34 ASSESSMENT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2000.
26. CONSIDER SCHEDULE FOR PERFORMANCE BASED PAY CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR JURY MANAGEMENT
28. 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
29. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH FLUOR 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 FLUOR 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
30. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOEL SIDELNIK AND ALISON SIDELNIK (TEXAS PRIMITIVES). 2
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: WENDY DAWN RAMIREZ V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS AND DIANE MOORE HAGAN. (ELFANT; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN NANCY LYNN WARD-BRIDGES V. TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (BRIDGES; WILLIAMS) 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LITIGATION AND MEDIATION AND DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND MEDIATION AND AUTHORIZE FUNDS FOR MEDIATION IN LAKE AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD. V. LAKE AUSTIN RESORT, INC. ET AL.; MARY QUINLAN PARK. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JUAN CAMPOS-LOPEZ CLAIM. (FRASIER; CLAIM FOR DAMAGES) 1
RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INITIATE CONDEMNATION REGARDING PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH; PARCEL NO. 8; DENISE P. TOMLINSON, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION CASE)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 COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF JULY 11, 2000
B. VOTING SESSION OF JULY 18, 2000. C 4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 22, 2000 TO APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 107, 108, 151, 152, AND 153A AND 789.61' OF HIDDEN CREEK LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY OUT OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION 2; APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 107, 108, 151, 152, AND 153A TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION 2 (5 LOTS - 16.102 ACRES - US HWY. 71 - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - OSSF APPROVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR AUGUST 22, 2000 TO APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF LOTS 125, 126, 127, 142, AND 143 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION 2; AND LOTS 4, 5 & 6 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 144, 145, 294 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION 2 AND LOTS 291-293, 295 & 296 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION FIVE AND 229' OF HIDDEN CREEK LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND 567.81' FIG BLUFF RIGHT-OF-WAY OUT OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT, SECTION 2; AND APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION TWO LOTS 125, 126, 127, 142 & 143 AND LOTS 4, 5, AND 6 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 144, 145, 294 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION TWO AND LOTS 291-293, 295 & 296 TRAVIS SETTLEMENT SECTION FIVE (5 LOTS - 11.560 ACRES - WILD HORSE COVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - OSSF APPROVED BY TRAVIS COUNTY). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF AUGUST 22, 2000 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF LOT 79, SADDLETREE RANCH SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LOT 10 CARDINAL HILLS UNIT 13, IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA - NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY,AUGUST 1, 2000, 9:00 A.M.OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OFCOMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
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