Travis County Commssioners Court
September 26, 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 26, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE AND THE FY 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE FY 2001 COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES.
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.
TAX RATE AND COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET
5. ADOPT ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000.
6. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A. REVISE FY '01 BUDGET AS APPROPRIATE.
7. APPROVE FY 2001 COUNTY BUDGET RULES.
8. ADOPT ORDER FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2001 COUNTY BUDGET.
9. APPROVE AN ORDER TO DESIGNATE THE REGULAR MEETING DAY OF COMMISSIONERS COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
10. ADOPT ORDER FOR FY 2001 COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
12. APPROVE THE SALE OF 0.9169 ACRES OF EXCESS, UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY, INITIALLY ACQUIRED BY TRAVIS COUNTY FOR SLAUGHTER LANE EAST ROADWAY PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT FOUR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE THE REALLOCATION OF SAVINGS FROM THE PURCHASE OF ONE GOOSENECK TRAILER TO PURCHASE THREE SMALLER TRAILERS FOR PARK MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
14. APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO ABATE NUISANCE CONDITIONS AT THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:
A. 5407 IMPERIAL DRIVE;
B. 500 GREEN MEADOWS;
C. 21705 HIGH CLIMB COURT; AND
D. SADDLE CIRCLE/REATA DRIVE
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS, AND LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP) AS FOLLOWS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION: (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD, REGION XIII EDUCATION SERVICE, AND THIRTEEN (13) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
B. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH LEXINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, NIXON-SMILEY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD.
C. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH GONZALES INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, LULING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD.
D. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (A.I.S.D.) FOR FACILITY SPACE AND UTILITIES FOR THE JJAEP.
E. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH A.I.S.D. FOR FOOD SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION)
16. APPROVE RENEWAL OF FOUR (4) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS AND TWENTY-NINE (29) CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS (SEE ATTACHMENT 'A' FOR LISTING OF AGENCIES AND CONTRACTORS POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960294-KW, YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON THE SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY, CONTRACT NO. PS000154-MQ. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS000337-MQ WITH DR. WAYNE MCELVEEN AS DENTIST FOR THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT NO. IL000362-MQ WITH AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDCARE CENTERS AND REGISTERED FAMILY HOMES. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. IL000065-TS FOR THE CAPITAL AREA RURAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (CARTS). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT, NEW & REFURBISHED, IFB #B000095-RG TO THE LOW BIDDERS (FOR I.T.S.): (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
(A) SOUTHWEST CENTURY;
(B) AERO-TECH COMMUNICATIONS; AND
(C) ALLTELL COMMUNICATIONS.
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970183-SG, EWBANK AND BYROM, P.C., FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS000355-MQ WITH ROBERT KAMM & CHRISTOPHER SHIELDS FOR LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980059-LH, THE EDWARDS FIRM, FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970232-SG, AUSTIN DISCOVERY FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980024-LH, LEGAL MATTERS, COPYING AND DUPLICATING SERVICES. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970133-TS, CHAPMAN COURT REPORTING SERVICE, FOR COURT REPORTING SERVICES. (DISTRICT COURTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970186-TS, BAKER COURT REPORTING, INC., FOR COURT REPORTING SERVICES. (DISTRICT COURTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970244-TS, KAREN FOSTER & ASSOCIATES, FOR COURT REPORTING SERVICES. (DISTRICT COURTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
31. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS970141-TS, LIZ BURROSS COURT REPORTING SERVICE, FOR COURT REPORTING SERVICES. (DISTRICT COURTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF PURSUIT VEHICLES. (SHERIFF AND CONSTABLE OFFICES)
33. APPROVE PURCHASE OF MOWERS FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98858; AGREEMENT APPROVED BY COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 1/27/98. (TNR)
34. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CH2M HILL FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE BLAKE-MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, RFQ #Q000029JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
35. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT PS000108-LB, RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO STUDY AIR QUALITY AT VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS. (RISK MGT. - HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
36. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0021-OJ, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOR GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM; CONTRACT APPROVED 7/22/97. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
37. A. CONSIDER FY'01 POPS SCALE, CLARIFY POPS POLICY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER REQUEST TO LIFT HOLIDAY TIME CAP FOR CERTAIN PEACE OFFICERS FOR FY '01, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. CONSIDER REQUEST TO APPROVE HOLIDAY PAY FOR EXEMPT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE REQUIRED TO WORK HOLIDAYS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
38. DISCUSS PROPERTY INSURANCE, BUILDERS RISK AND OTHER INSURANCE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
39. APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER WITH CERIDIAN FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLAN FOR TRAVIS COUNTY. (HRMD)
40. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
41. 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.
42. CONSIDER FEASIBILITY OF CHANGING DESIGNATED AREA OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE WHERE THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TAKES PLACE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
43. CONSIDER APPROVAL REGARDING BROKER/DEALER APPLICANTS FOR CONDUCTING INVESTMENT BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
44. DISCUSS REQUEST FROM NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO) TO PARTICIPATE IN BIENNIAL STUDY ON FISCAL CAPACITY AND TAX EQUITY FOR COUNTIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
45. ACCEPT GRANT FROM TARGET STORES TO CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2, BOB VANN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $499.00 TO PURCHASE A DIGITAL CAMERA.
46. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES.
47. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2000.
48. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
COUNTY CLERK - ELECTIONS DIVISION
49. APPROVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF EARLY VOTING POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 JOINT ELECTIONS.
50. DISCUSS OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 JOINT ELECTIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
51. APPROVE ORDER SETTING FORTH ADDITIONAL ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION.
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
52. 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
53. 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
54. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE NEW (DRAFT) CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
55. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO STARFLIGHT FACILITY. 1
56. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
57. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: GILBERT VELASQUEZ V. TERRY KEEL, ET AL. (FRASIER; SECTION 1983, EXCESSIVE FORCE) 1
58. 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
59. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND/OR ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION IN STATE OF TEXAS V. JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS; CAUSE NO. 2004; CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND THE STATE OF TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION CASE) 1
60. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD.; PROJECT NO. 97B01-10-4DA, PARCEL #1DE; THORNBERRY LOW WATER (CARSON CREEK); (OWNER - CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD. - CONDEMNATION CASE) 1
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 VOTING SESSIONS:
A. AUGUST 22, 2000 ;
B. SEPTEMBER 5, 2000.
C 4. REAPPOINT GENEVIEVE HEARON TO THE MHMR BOARD OF TRUSTEES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2002. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: HOOD-DAVIS SUBDIVISION: - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL - 2 LOTS - 4.96 ACRES - TRADEWIND DRIVE - LCRA APPROVED OSSF - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BARTON CREEK SECTION M - (LONG FORM - FISCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 37 LOTS - 186.007 ACRES - SOUTHWEST PARKWAY - WASTEWATER BY TRAVIS COUNTY MUDS 1 AND 8 - COA 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C.7 APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: ANDERSON MILL WEST SECTION 19 (LONG FORM - 127 LOTS - 44.455 ACRES - DIES RANCH ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON/TRAVIS COUNTY MUD NO.1 -CEDAR PARK ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C.8 APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: AMENDED PLAT OF TECH.RIDGE SECTION FOUR - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 8 LOTS - 85.021 ACRES - HOWARD LANE - CITY OF AUSTIN WASTEWATER - COA 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. ADOPT ORDER SETTING THE TAX RATE FOR ROAD DISTRICT #3 FOR THE TAX YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2000.
2. ADOPT ORDER FOR APPROVAL OF THE FY 2001 ROAD DISTRICT #3 BUDGET.
3. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
4. APPROVE N.W.T.C.R.D.#3 MINUTES FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2000.
5. RATIFY THE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS FOR THE ROAD DISTRICT FROM AUGUST 29, 2000 VOTING SESSION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $25,000,000 CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HEALTH REVENUE BONDS (THE ISLAND ON LAKE TRAVIS, LTD. PROJECT) SERIES 1986 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2000.
ADJOURN
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 1:30 P.M.
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM 314 W. 11TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR
1. APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS AND CLAIMS FOR FISCAL YEAR END.
ADJOURN
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