Travis County Commssioners Court
November 21, 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 21, 2000, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING 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)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. CONDUCT NECESSARY FOLLOW-UP TO LOCAL CANVASS OF PRECINCT ELECTION RETURNS FOR STATE, COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICES IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE PROVISION OF ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS, IFB# B010005-JP, AND RE-SOLICIT (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM TXU ELECTRIC & GAS CO. FOR THE ENERGY AID PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR THE RSVP PROGRAM IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES (COPS) FOR THE COPS TECHNOLOGY GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
7. WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT OF A PLAT AND A PHASING AGREEMENT FOR A 177.122 ACRE TRACT ADJACENT TO THE ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION, CONDITIONED ON THE OWNERS COMMITTING TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. FELIPE CUEVA - SETTLE
B. JACQUISE ISOM - SETTLE
C. JACKIE TOUCHSTONE - DENY
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
10. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
11. DISCUSS AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR GASB 34 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
12. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2000.
13. 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
14. 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
15. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
16. CONSIDER RETAINING OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO NEGOTIATE A MODIFICATION TO THE CURRENT TIBURON SOFTWARE CONTRACT FOR THE INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) PROJECT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT REGARDING PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH; PARCEL NO. 8; DENISE P. TOMLINSON, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION CASE) 1
22. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 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. REAPPOINT GILES GARMON TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER, 2002. (NOTE: TO CORRECT EXPIRATION OF TERM AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON 10/31/00, ITEM #C.4) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 4. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE SUMMIT AT WEST RIM ON MOUNT LARSON BLOCK C (SHORTFORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 4.635 ACRES - WEST LAKE PASS - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WEST CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE 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)
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1 APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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)
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PUBLIC HEARING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2000, 9:00 A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
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.
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