Travis County Commssioners Court
November 7, 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
November 7, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2000 AS VETERANS' DAY IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT OF THE COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. RATIFY ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE JUDGES FOR USE IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 TRAVIS COUNTY JOINT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION; THESE APPOINTMENTS OF ELECTION AND ALTERNATE JUDGES IN EXHIBIT "A" ARE TO FILL VACANT PRECINCTS; IN ADDITION TO THE JUDGES THAT WERE APPOINTED ON AUGUST 29, 2000.
5. APPROVE EARLY PICK-UP PROGRAM FOR ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 7, 2000 FOR 22 PRECINCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 127.124 OF THE TEXAS ELECTION CODE.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
6. A. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COORDINATOR, KIMBERLEY PIERCE. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
B. RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT REGARDING SERVICES PROVIDED TO RELEASEES OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER BY THE CRIME PREVENTION INSTITUTE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. CONSIDER NEW CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0074-RG, GRAINGER, INC., FOR ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 1/11/2000. (FACILITIES MGMT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0051-OJ, BERGEN BRUNSWIG DRUG FOR PHARMACEUTICALS AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/28/99. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, IFB# B010009-OJ, TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE & SAFETY. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR RFP NO. P000107LB, FINANCIAL REPORTING DATABASE SYSTEM AND RESOLICIT. (TNR AND FACILITIES MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
12. APPROVE GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE.
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING (THROUGH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE) FOR THE RSVP PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
B. APPROVE CONTINUATION OF GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
13. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND G.O.P. INVESTMENTS FOR 1,387 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND EXTENDING THE EXISTING OCCUPANCY FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2000 TO JANUARY 31, 2001.
15. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. TNR - SETTLE
B. DAVID SUISSA - SETTLE
C. BEN WHITE FLORIST - SETTLE
D. LINDA MASSIRER - DENY
E. JACKIE TOUCHSTONE - DENY
F. JESUS VARA - DENY
16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
17. DIRECT STAFF TO PUBLISH NOTICE THAT TRAVIS COUNTY WILL: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A) HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 28, 2000 TO CONSIDER WHETHER PARTS OF LAURA REED PARK ARE NO LONGER DESIRABLE FOR PARK PURPOSES AND SHOULD BE ABANDONED, CONCURRENTLY WITH;
B) CONSIDER OFFERS FOR EXCHANGE OF LAND ADJOINING LAURA REED PARK FOR ANY PART OF LAURA REED PARK THAT IS ABANDONED, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING.
OTHER ITEMS
18. 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.
19. APPROVE PRINTING OF 500+ COPIES OF FLYER FOR 2000 BROWN SANTA PROGRAM AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION WITH PAYROLL CHECK ON NOVEMBER 15, 2000.
20. DESIGNATE REPRESENTATIVES TO SIGN SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY (FORM 4508); AUTHORIZE REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE WRITTEN AGREEMENTS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO OPERATE A FOOD PROGRAM, TO SIGN DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS ABOUT THE AGREEMENT, AND TO PRESENT CLAIMS FOR REIMBURSEMENT, WHEN APPROPRIATE, TO THE DEPARTMENT.
21. APPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION'S INTENT TO SUBMIT THE MEET AND CONFER BILL FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. V. TAIYO CORPORATION IN CAUSE NO. 91-16436 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING LITIGATION AND MEDIATION AND DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND MEDIATION IN LAKE AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD. V. LAKE AUSTIN RESORT, INC., ET AL.; MARY QUINLAN PARK. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071.
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 24, 2000.
C 4. APPOINT GUS GARCIA, JR. TO THE ANIMAL ADVISORY BOARD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN NORTH POINTE PHASE 1, SECTION 1 AND 2, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 1. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 6. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WELLS BRANCH PHASE R, SECTION 3 IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT/ 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 24, 2000.
UPON AD ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 APPLICATION FORMS TO BE USED IN THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
UPON ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 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 INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TO AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICE TO WESTMINSTER MANOR FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
ADJOURN
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