Travis County Commssioners Court
August 8, 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 8, 2000, 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CIRCLE DRIVE ADJACENT TO WESTVIEW ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION

2. CONSENT ITEMS

(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS

4. 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 (EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN).

5. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

A. APPROVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR COVERED DENTAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY ORAL SURGEONS;

B. APPROVE CHANGES TO CHAPTER 74 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE; AND

C. APPROVE CHANGES TO THE DENTAL CONTRACT.

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS

6. AUTHORIZE TNR TO USE COUNTY FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT LAND PURCHASES UNDER THE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

7. APPROVE AMENDED TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, AND RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE RISING COSTS OF DISPOSAL OPERATIONS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

8. APPROVE DEAD ANIMAL COLLECTION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FOR SATELLITE TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

9. APPROVE THE SALE OF 2.259 ACRES OF EXCESS, UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, INITIALLY ACQUIRED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR GREAT DIVIDE DRIVE AND LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BOAT RAMP EXTENSIONS ON LAKE TRAVIS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

11. APPROVE A CONSENT TO ASSIGN THE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ONE CORRIDOR PARK, LTD. TO THE NEW OWNER, CORRIDOR PARK REALTY, OF THE ADJACENT SUBDIVISION, IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

12. A. ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF AUSTIN BOULEVARD, SHORELINE RANCH DRIVE AND LAKESHORE DRIVE AS PUBLIC STREETS, IN PRECINCT 2.

B. REJECT THE DEDICATION OF SHORELINE DRIVE AS RECORDED IN TRAVIS COUNTY OFFICIAL PUBLIC RECORDS #1999045815, IN PRECINCT 2.

C. APPROVE THE REJECTION OF DEDICATION FOR A PORTION OF LAKE SHORE DRIVE, IN PRECINCT 2.

D. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION (MAINTENANCE) OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR SHORELINE RANCH DRIVE AND LAKE SHORE DRIVE, IN PRECINCT 2.

13. CONSIDER THE PROPOSED SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 0.26 ACRES OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY, FORMERLY USED FOR OLD McCARTY LANE LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS

14. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.

A. APPROVE APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONTINUATION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANTS:

(1) DEL VALLE SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.

(2) ST. JOHN'S SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.

(3) GANG INTERVENTION/ URBAN YOUTH CORPS GRANT FUNDED BY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION.

B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT CONTRACT FOR THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE GRANT FROM THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY.

C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FY'00 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.

15. PRESENTATION OF THE FY 2001 PRELIMINARY BUDGET.

16. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

17. ACCEPT MANUFACTURER'S 15-YEAR ULTRAGARD ROOFING SYSTEMS GUARANTEE FOR THE JAMES E. COLLIER LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER.

18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

19. APPROVE TWELVE (12) MONTH EXTENSION MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA99990231, CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE OF KODAK HV PHOTOCOPIERS ("KODAK CAMPUS PLAN"). CONTRACT APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1999. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - TNR SHOPS, IFB# B000097-JP TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDER, HERRERA AND SONS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

21. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF UNIFORM RENTAL AND RELATED SERVICES, LINE ITEMS 1, 3 THROUGH 12, AND 15 THROUGH 17, IFB #B000090-LD, TO ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (COUNTYWIDE)

B. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR LINE ITEMS 2, 13 AND 14, IFB #B000090-LD.

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. DISCUSS APPLICATION OF CAP-TEX, INC. FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE WITH TNRCC (REGISTRATION #701855), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

24. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 2001 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

25. DISCUSS STEPS NECESSARY TO MEET TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON RECENT CENSUS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

26. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY'S RESPONSES TO VARIOUS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)

27. ACCEPT AS PART OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY FLEET, A 2000 BOX VAN PURCHASED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE COMMISSARY TO BE USED WITHIN THE COMMISSARY OPERATION.

28. APPROVE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE CAPITAL AREA NARCOTIC TASK FORCE TO BE USED FOR INVESTIGATIVE PURPOSES AS THEY RELATE TO SPECIFIC CASES (NARCOTIC) AND OR FLASH FUNDS USED FOR STING OPERATIONS.

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 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

31. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH POWNALL'S INCREDIBLE EDIBLES, LLC, D/B/A SWEETIE PIES. 2

32. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH JOEL SIDELNIK AND ALISON SIDELNIK (TEXAS PRIMITIVES). 2

33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS I.S.D., ET AL. V. WILLIAM H. AND THERESA CASPARIS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND CONSIDER REPRESENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT REGARDING SUBROGATION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN HOMERO CISNEROS V. FERNANDO CAMARRILLO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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

40. 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

41. 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 COMMISSIONER COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF JULY 25, 2000.

C 4. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES FOR COLLINWOOD WEST SECTION 2 -B, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 4 - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - 62 LOTS - 12.4629 ACRES - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE A SECTION 5 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 9 LOTS - 1.8831 ACRES - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C 7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CAMBRIDGE HEIGHTS PHASE B SECTION 2 AND REPLAT OF 6.410 ACRE PORTION OF SPRINGBROOK CENTRE, PHASE A - (LONGFORM - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - LOTS -12.130 ACRES - WASTEWATER SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED FOR BY THE WINDERMERE UTILITY COMPANY). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

C 8. APPROVE THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CIRCLE DRIVE ADJACENT TO WESTVIEW ESTATES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 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.

2. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF JULY 25, 2000.

UPON ADJOURNMENT

AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2000, 9:00 A.M. OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. CONSIDER PRESENTATION BY HOMEPLAN, INC. TO FUND AN EMPLOYEE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. APPROVE MINUTES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETINGS OF JULY 11, JULY 18, AND JULY 25, 2000.

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EXECUTIVE SESSION

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2000, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. CONDUCT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS OF EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.074

ADJOURN

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

BUDGET WORK SESSIONS

COUNTY DEPARTMENTS BUDGET HEARINGS SCHEDULE

314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2000 - 1:00 P.M.

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.

ADJOURN

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2000 - 9:00 A.M.

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO DEVELOP THE FY 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.

ADJOURN

MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2000 - 1:00 P.M.