Travis County Commssioners Court
September 19, 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 19, 2000 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS ORDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF HALL STREET IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO.1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING OUTDOOR BURNING BAN IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
4. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH SR DEVELOPMENT, INC. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STONEY RIDGE, AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: STONEY RIDGE PHASE A2 SECTION VVI, (LONGFORM - 56 LOTS -
- 12.42 ACRES - APPERSON STREET -
- FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MOORE'S CROSSING MUD - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN, BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSCAPING FOR DESSAU ROAD WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
6. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO STEINER RANCH MASTER ROADWAY PHASING AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT EXTENSION OF STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
7. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STEINER RANCH MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, LIGHTING, AND CUSTOM STREET SIGNS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF QUINLAN PARK ROAD FROM RM 620 TO STEINER RANCH BOULEVARD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ARBOLAGO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, AND LIGHTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STEWART ROAD ADJACENT TO THE ARBOLAGO SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR STAR RANCH SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000209KW WITH HAVEN OF HOPE FOR PROVISION OF JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/27/2000. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JUVENILE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES WITH YOUTH AND FAMILY ALLIANCE D/B/A LIFEWORKS, CONTRACT NO. PS000183KW. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. 99K0705-JJ, EDWARD R. COLEMAN CONSTRUCTION, QUINLAN PARK ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/25/99. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
13. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO LEASE AGREEMENT LA000263-MQ, WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS AND CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER; ORIGINAL CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/18/00. (DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF FILE SERVERS, RFO O000118-RG TO THE LOW OFFEROR, IBM. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPUTERS AND PERIPHERAL PRODUCTS, RFO O000112-TF TO THE SOLE OFFEROR, DELL MARKETING LP. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF BOILER REPLACEMENT, IFB #B000099-DM TO THE LOW BIDDER, RAINTREE CONSTRUCTION, AUSTIN, TEXAS. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB #B000116-LD TO THE LOW BIDDER, PRIME TIME SECURITY SERVICES, AUSTIN, TEXAS (FAC. MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PURCHASE AND RE-PURCHASE OF ONE (1) EXCAVATOR, IFB #B000091-JP TO THE SOLE BIDDER, HOLT COMPANY OF TEXAS (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0006-JP, TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0007-JP, OMNI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR TWO-WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES, AND RELATED SERVICES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 11/2/99. (JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS. (PURCHASING OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
21. REVIEW AND APPROVE FY'01 BUDGET RULES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR'S) SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
B. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE TITLE IV-E FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
C. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PASS-THROUGH OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT.
23. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
24. CONTINUATION OF BUDGET MARK-UP DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR PROPOSED FY'01 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
25. RECEIVE STATUS REPORTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
A. FY'02 GROUP HEALTH BENEFITS RFP; AND
B. HEALTH CARE BUYING COALITION.
26. DISCUSS PROPERTY INSURANCE, BUILDERS RISK AND OTHER INSURANCE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. INITIATE PROCESS FOR SOLICITATION OF NAME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER, PURSUANT TO TRAVIS COUNTY POLICY 1.020. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. DAVID WATSON - DENY
C. BRAD BRYANT - DENY
29. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
30. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AMENDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 39, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THE INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS (I.T.S.) INTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR THE COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORTATION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 9-1-1 RDMT PROJECT FY'01 - FY'03 CAPITAL BUDGET COST ESTIMATES.
33. DISCUSS AND APPROVE INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED 9-1-1 PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
34. CONSIDER DRAFT CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
35. 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.
36. REVIEW AND APPROVE ORDER AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (INVESTMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
37. CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE COMMON INVESTMENT CONTRACT WITH TEXASTERM, A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL, AND AUTHORIZING MARY MAYES, HARVEY DAVIS, AND LEROY NELLIS AS INVESTMENT OFFICERS TO EXECUTE TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXASTERM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
38. CONSIDER APPROVAL REGARDING BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
39. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
COUNTY CLERK - ELECTIONS DIVISION ITEMS
40. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AN ORDER FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR, FIVE ALDERMEN, AND A MARSHALL FOR THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
41. APPROVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 JOINT ELECTIONS.
42. A. APPROVE ORDER DESIGNATING MAIN EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACE AND TEMPORARY BRANCH EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT ELECTION.
B. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 JOINT ELECTIONS.
43. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH ADDITIONAL ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION.
44. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN.
45. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT AND INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
46. APPROVE PAY CHECK INSERT FOR PAYROLL OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000; OCTOBER 15, 2000; AND OCTOBER 31, 2000 TO APPROXIMATELY 3,750 TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF ELECTION NIGHT WORKERS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 JOINT ELECTIONS.
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
47. 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
48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO COUNTY AUDITOR'S REQUEST FOR LITIGATION INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE YEAR END INDEPENDENT AUDIT. (SPATARO; AUDIT) 1
49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN RE: JUMBOSPORTS, INC., FILED IN THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT, MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, TAMPA DIVISION. (WELLS-SPEARS, CH.11 BANKRUPTCY) 1
50. 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
51. 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
52. CONSIDER COUNTER-OFFER FROM WK 281 BEAR CREEK , LTD FOR PARCELS 4 AND 5, STATE HIGHWAY 45, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) 1 AND 2
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 ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN STERLING ACRES, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: SEVEN OAKS SECTION FIVE (LONG FORM PLAT - 129 LOTS - 232.77 ACRES - MARLY WAY - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 17, 2000 FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE OF A PORTION OF HOWARD LANE EAST TO "FISH LANE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE ORDER TO CONSIDER REJECTING THE DEDICATION OF HALL STREET IN LAKE TRAVIS SUBDIVISION NO.1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1 APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER DUAL APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. AN ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH HOMEPLAN LLC, AND
B. A PROGRAM DESIGN OF THE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2000 *** 6:00 P.M. ****
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE TAX RATE AND THE FY 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
ADJOURN
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