Travis County Commssioners Court
September 12, 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
September 12, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 367 AND 368, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE CAPITAL AREA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND HONORING THEIR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING THE 190TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIEZ Y SEIS DE SEPTIEMBRE CELEBRATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
5. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
6. CONSIDER FY 2001 ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR SERVICES BY OFFICES OF THE SHERIFF AND CONSTABLES IN 2001.
8. APPROVE PROPOSED COUNTY TAX RATE FOR FY '00 AND SET DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE.
9. CONTINUATION OF BUDGET MARK-UP DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR PROPOSED FY'01 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
10. DISCUSS STATUS REPORT ON TRAVIS COUNTY BURGLAR ALARM PROGRAM, DISCUSS FINES AND FEES IN RELATION TO ALARM PERMITS ISSUED BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
11. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FY '01 COMPREHENSIVE UNDERAGE DRINKING PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM.
B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE LIAISON PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF TNR'S GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR THE FY'00 BCP LAND ACQUISITION.
D. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE PURCHASE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVES.
E. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT CONTRACTS FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE (1) DEL VALLE SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM; (2) GANG INTERVENTION YOUTH CORPS, AND (3) ST. JOHNS SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM.
F. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT.
G. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE 3RD YEAR OF THE "STEP DOWN" GRANT PROGRAM.
H. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE CRIME VICTIM LIAISON PROGRAM.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON FY 2001 COMPENSATION ISSUES:
(A) LIVEABLE WAGE; AND
(B) FINAL DEPARTMENTAL PLANS ON 6% COMPENSATION.
14. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
15. DISCUSS AND GIVE STAFF DIRECTION REGARDING FACILITIES NEEDS IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION:
A. HOUSING AND WEATHERIZATION;
B. PFLUGERVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC; AND
C. OAK HILL COMMUNITY CENTER AND CLINIC.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE PROCUREMENT OF INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) RELATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM LICENSING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A QUICK BOOK INTERFACE, MOBILE DATA SYSTEM, AND AUTOMATED REPORTING SYSTEM ("ARS/MDS TIBURON PROJECT") FROM TIBURON, INC. (I.TS., TCSO, CJP) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE RENEWAL OF TWO (2) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND FIFTY-THREE (53) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS. (SEE ATTACHMENT 'A' FOR LISTING OF AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA). (HHS, JUVENILE PROBATION, AND DRO) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PRISONER CONVERSION UNITS, IFB B000108-RV TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED BIDDER, UPV POLICE VEHICLES, INC. (TNR, SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. A. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICES FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD #PS000328-LB WITH MELINDA MAE MATTHES, DDS FOR INMATE DENTAL SERVICES. SHERIFF)
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1, CONTRACT NO. 00T0043-DM, EXECUTIVE SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED 0N 11/30/99. (FACILITIES MGT). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970127-LH, WEILER & ASSOCIATES, COURT REPORTING SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970023-LH, KEEP AUSTIN BEAUTIFUL; CONTRACT APPROVED 10/26/92. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0038-JP, HOLDERS PEST CONTROL FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/2/99. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
24. DISCUSS INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL (CAPCO) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. DISCUSS INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED 9-1-1 PROGRAM.
26. CONSIDER DRAFT CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
27. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SUNSET VALLEY FOR ITS IMPROVEMENTS TO BRODIE LANE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
OTHER ITEMS
28. 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.
29. A. APPROVE ORDER CALLING THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION FOR COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICERS.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONDUCT OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 ELECTIONS.
30. REVIEW AND APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
31. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO PROJECT SPOTLIGHT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT, THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT, AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
32. 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
33. 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
34. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON OLD CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN, DISCUSS OUTSTANDING INVOICES AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND CONSIDER REPRESENTATION OF TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER 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 OF JESSE EASON V. TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. 1 AND 3
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 VOTING SESSION OF AUGUST 29, 2000.
C 4. APPOINT REGINALD WILLIAMS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN VILLAGE AT VOLENTE PHASE THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SHORELINE AT BURNET SUBDIVISION (SHORTFORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 5.123 ACRES - SHORELINE DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK SECTION 16-B (LONGFORM PLAT - 19 LOTS - 3.866 ACRES - KIMRA LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY RANCH AT CYPRESS CREEK MUD NO.1 - CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 8. APPROVE ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 367 AND 368, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 3. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 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 AUGUST 22, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR $52,000 TO PROVIDE HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE TO TRAVIS COUNTY RESIDENTS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZE OTHER ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
2. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING FOR AUGUST 29, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TO AUTHORIZE SENDING INVVOICE TO SETON MEDICAL CENTER AND WESTMINSTER MANOR FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING FOR AUGUST 29, 2000.
ADJOURN
AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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