Travis County Commssioners Court
October 31, 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
October 31, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF GEORGE CATES, A LONG TIME RESIDENT OF TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT OF THE COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSENT ITEMS
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
4. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, INC. FOR THE TEXAS FOOD STAMP EDUCATION CAMPAIGN IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
B. APPROVE ADDITIONAL GRANT CONTRACT AWARD FOR FY'00 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
C. APPROVE ADDITIONAL GRANT CONTRACT AWARD FOR FY'00 LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. CONSIDER PACE BEND PARK MASTER PLAN (EXCEPT EQUESTRIAN RELATED ISSUES), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
7. APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CLEAN AIR FORCE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE $20,065 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS AND PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. A. APPROVE A VARIANCE TO SECTION 82.201 (b)(4) OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND STREETS AND DRAINAGE IN SUBDIVISIONS.
B. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUSTIN-BERGSTROM AIRPORT CENTRE TRACT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. A. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE SUBDIVISION - (LONG FORM - 1 LOT - 2.053 ACRES - HIGHWAY 71 - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - NO SEWAGE SERVICE REQUIRED - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: AIRPORT FAST PARK - (SHORTFORM - 1 LOT - 32.79 ACRES - SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - COA ETJ) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR BARTON CREEK SECTION J, PHASE 2, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
11. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREET FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 22, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERBEND CHURCH, A TEXAS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A FENCE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CEDAR STREET ADJACENT TO LOT 1 AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 40, 41, 42, 45, 46, 49, 50, 53, & 54 LAKE SIDE ADDITION, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
13. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BARTON CREEK SOUTH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION, AND LIGHTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF LOST CREEK BOULEVARD ADJACENT TO BARTON CREEK SECTION J PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
14. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO TUMBLEWEED TRAIL AND RIVER HILLS ROAD IN REFERENCE TO CE-BAR FIRE STATION A SITE DEVELOPMENT IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS NECESSARY AT EXPOSITION CENTER: (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
A. CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE BUDGET FOR LIFE SAFETY AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION .
D. AWARD CONTRACT FOR EXPOSITION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS.
16. CONSIDER REMAINING FY'01 CLASSIFICATION REVIEWS, INCLUDING JOB TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS, PAY GRADES, AND FLSA DESIGNATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. RUSSELL AMOS - SETTLE
B. COURTNEY AMOS - SETTLE
18. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS960295KW, AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER. (JUVENILE PROBATION). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL HVAC SERVICE, IFB NO. B000122-JP TO THE LOW BIDDER, AIRCO MECHANICAL. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT BETWEEN BT OFFICE PRODUCTS AND CEI-TX, CONTRACT NO. 99T0177-OJ FOR FURNITURE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/6/99. (COUNTY-WIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE AWARD OF RFO# O000111-TF, A STATE QISV ("QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDOR") CATALOGUE PURCHASE TO KENT DATACOMM FOR CISCO SYSTEMS PARTS AND SERVICES. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF 5 GANG FAIRWAY REEL MOWERS, IFB# B000103-LD TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF MOBILE RECYCLING TRAILERS, IFB# B000121-RV TO THE SOLE BIDDER, PROTAINER, INC. (TNR)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF PLAYSCAPES, IFB# B000101-RG TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, MIRACLE RECREATION. (TNR-PARKS) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0046-OJ, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, REFUSE COLLECTION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/14/99. (COUNTY-WIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 00K0700-JJ, C.C. CARLTON INDUSTRIES, LTD., NORTHEAST METRO PARK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/28/99. (TNR)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD PS000364-MQ WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (TAMBE). (HHS & VS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY CONTRACTING PERSON (SPOUSE) AND APPROVE ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(F) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER/ CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP MANAGED SERVICE ORGANIZATION. - SAMUEL T. BISCOE (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
30. 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.
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE NEW (DRAFT) CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO STARFLIGHT FACILITY. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. VIOLA RAMBO IN CAUSE NO. X98-09481 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER AWARD OF THE SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS HEARING REGARDING PROJECT NO. 97B01-14-2CA, BRATTON LANE, LATERAL SUPPORT EASEMENT; PARCEL NO. 11; JAMES STEPHENS, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. CONDEMNATION) 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 GIVE DIRECTION AND DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT REGARDING SUBROGATION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN BOBBY HUCKABY VS. JAMES COSTILLA AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL BETWEEN BROCK CONSULTING GROUP, INC. AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. 2
41. 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 THE AUDITS FOR 1990-1994 AND 1994-1998 (TAXPAYER NO. 1-74-6000192-2; HEARINGS 35,281 AND 38,765; ORTEGA-CARTER) 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 VOTING SESSION OF OCTOBER 17, 2000.
C 4. REAPPOINT GILES GARMON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 2002. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKECLIFF ONLAKE TRAVIS SECTION SIX (LONGFORM PLAT - 31 LOTS - 61.374 ACRES - CLIFF CROSSING - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF PORTION OF LOT 9 LICK CREEK SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 7.813 ACRES - FOSSIL TRAIL - LCRA OSSF APPROVAL - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT ILLAKEE III (AMENDED PLAT - 2 LOTS - 7.31 ACRES - PECAN DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 8. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CO-COMM CABLE/HCT PROPERTIES, LTD. - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 9.971 ACRES - I.H. 35 - CITY OF AUSTIN OSSF - LIMITED PURPOSE ANNEXATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 9. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 21, 2000 IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS 162 AND 163, APACHE SHORES FIRST INSTALLMENT, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 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 OCTOBER 17, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER NEW PROCEDURES TO AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE WIRE TRANSFERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE VISION VILLAGE PROJECT AND RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH A&R VISION, INC., AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER NEW PROCEDURES TO AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE WIRE TRANSFERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2000.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA FOR CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 17, 2000.
ADJOURN
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