Travis County Commssioners Court
November 14, 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 14, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "SAN MIGUEL LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM LAKEVIEW DRIVE TO "NAVAJO PASS" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DEBORAH KITCHENS ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER 31 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
5. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT OF THE COMBINED CHARITIES CAMPAIGN AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. CONDUCT LOCAL CANVASS OF PRECINCT ELECTION RETURNS FOR STATE, COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICES IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. CONSIDER MODIFIED ALIGNMENT OF SH 130 AS IT RELATES TO THE COUNTY'S NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK AND TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. ADOPT THE (CAMPO) CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2025 TRANSPORTATION PLAN. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9. A. CONSIDER THE CITY OF AUSTIN REQUEST FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO ABANDON KOLLMEYER DRIVE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
B. CONSIDER LAKE AUSTIN WEST, LP PETITION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY TO OPEN A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD PURSUANT TO SECTION 251.053, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
10. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO CONDUCT THE ONION CREEK FEASIBILITY STUDY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ AND BAXTER)
11. A. APPROVE ALTERNATIVE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. ADOPT A RESOLUTION SEEKING A WAIVER OF COUNTY COST PARTICIPATION IN A FEDERAL OFF-SYSTEM BRIDGE PROJECT AND COMMITTING TO AN EQUIVALENT EXPENDITURE OF COUNTY FUNDS ON SPRINKLE ROAD BRIDGE #103 (1997 CIP). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
13. APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OR EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT POSTED AS FISCAL SECURITY FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR STONEY RIDGE PHASE A SECTION 3A AND 3B, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 4. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,505.00 FOR SIGNAL//MEDIAN WORK ON ROSS ROAD. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT IN THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. ADOPT REVISIONS TO SECTION 64.004 REGULATIONS FOR FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AS REQUIRED BY FEMA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. DIRECT STAFF TO PUBLISH NOTICE THAT TRAVIS COUNTY WILL: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A) HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WHETHER ALL OR PARTS OF LAURA REED PARK ARE NO LONGER DESIRABLE FOR PARK PURPOSES AND SHOULD BE ABANDONED, CONCURRENTLY WITH;
B) CONSIDER ALL OFFERS FOR EXCHANGE OF LAND FOR ALL OR PART OF LAURA REED PARK , AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
18. RECEIVE REPORT FROM THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, DISCUSS NAME RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, IFB NO. B000092-JP TO THE LOW BIDDER, MAJESTIKLEEN. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR DISHWASHING AND LAUNDRY CHEMICALS, IFB B000126-RV, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ECOLAB, INC. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE; GARDNER BETTS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00C0300-JP, MOVE SOLUTIONS FOR MOVING SERVICES - CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER; CONTRACT APPROVED ON JUNE 27, 2000. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A MANUFACTURED HOUSE FOR PACE BEND PARK, IFB NO. B000056-JP, AND RE-SOLICIT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
24. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FROM THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FOR THE FY '99 AND FY '00 BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN.
C. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT PROVIDES MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (DPS-DEM/FEMA) HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (ONION CREEK BUY-OUT). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
26. CONSIDER NEW CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. APPROVE FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FY 2001: (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
A. AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MHMR CHILDRENS' MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
B. CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY, INC.
C. FOR THE LOVE OF CHRISTI, INC.
D. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CENTRAL TEXAS
E. LIFEWORKS
F. SAFEPLACE
G. TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS' ADVOCACY CENTER, INC.
H. TRAVIS COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE
I. TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
J. TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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. 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)
30. 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
31. 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
32. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SIXTH AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND HARRY M. WHITTINGTON D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 209 W. 9TH, REDUCING THE LEASE SPACE BY 247 SQUARE FEET. 2
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING LEASE PROPOSAL FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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. 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 GIVE DIRECTION AND DISCUSS PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AMOUNT REGARDING SUBROGATION CLAIM OF TRAVIS COUNTY IN BOBBY HUCKABY VS. JAMES COSTILLA AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 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 PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 11 PEDERNALES CANYON RANCH SUBDIVISION PHASE II - (SHORTFORM PLAT- NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 25.613 ACRES - FOSSIL TRAIL - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: LAKE POINTE 10 (LONGFORM PLAT- 11 LOTS - 37.371 ACRES - PALISADES POINTE LANE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WEST TRAVIS COUNTY MUD #5 - BEE CAVES ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF LOTS 107, 108, AND 109 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 31-39, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE ONE AND LOTS 1-34, BARTON CREEK LAKESIDE PHASE TWO - (SHORTFORM PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 1.673 ACRES - HAYNIE FLAT ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - OETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 5, 2000 IN 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 903 AND 1013, APACHE SHORES SECTION TWO, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR A PRIVATE EASEMENT TO "SAN MIGUEL LANE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 8. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FROM LAKEVIEW DRIVE TO "NAVAJO PASS" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 REJECT PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR PROPERTY AND BOILER/MACHINERY INSURANCE, RFP# P010002-OJ, AND RESOLICIT PROPOSALS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2000 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS STATUS OF FY 2001 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION ISSUES.
2. DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO HELP SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES.
3. TAKE UP AT 3:30 P.M. RECEIVE UPDATE AND DISCUSS GASB 34 REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000 9:00 A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CANVASS ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARE RESULTS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR, FIVE ALDERMAN AND A MARSHALL FOR THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE.
2. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO THE MAYOR, THE FIVE ALDERMEN AND THE MARSHALL OF THE VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE.
3. ADOPT AN ORDER CANVASSING ELECTION RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION HELD IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS ON NOVEMBER 7, 2000.
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