Travis County Commssioners Court
November 28, 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
November 28, 2000, 9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1. CONSENT ITEMS
2. CONDUCT NECESSARY FOLLOW-UP TO LOCAL CANVASS OF PRECINCT ELECTION RETURNS FOR STATE, COUNTY AND PRECINCT OFFICES IN THE NOVEMBER 7, 2000 GENERAL ELECTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
3. ADOPT CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO) 2025 TRANSPORTATION PLAN, AND TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE §43.0562 CONCERNING THE COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTMENT OF FIVE RESIDENTS OF AN AREA TO ACT AS A NEGOTIATION TEAM FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE AREA AFTER ANNEXATION BY A MUNICIPALITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
5. APPOINT THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) MEMBERS TO A COMMITTEE TO NEGOTIATE THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AFTER THE ANNEXATION OF THE CANTERBURY TRAILS SUBDIVISION WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE §43.0562: (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
A. ARNOLD CARR
B. MARGARET FISCHER
C. MIKE PEVOTO
D. CHERYL ROBERTS
E. CLEM SWAIN
6. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, TO PROVIDE HMAC OVERLAY PAVING ON THE REQUESTED CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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)
8. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR GREENRIDGE PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CERTIFIED SYSTEMS, INC. ("CSI"), TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF THE AUTOMATED DROCES AND VIPS SYSTEMS FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE. (I.T.S., DRO) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO LEASE AGREEMENT LA000263MQ WITH TEXAS LIQUIDATIONS AND CLOSEOUTS D/B/A THE CROCKETT CENTER FOR JURY IMPANELMENT. (DISTRICT CLERK) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR HVACR AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT SERVICE, IFB B010006-RV TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, ADVANCED FILTRATION SYSTEMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR EMS COMMAND VEHICLES, IFB #B000115-LD TO THE LOW RESPONSIVE BIDDER, SWAB WAGON COMPANY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICES, IFB B000113-RG TO THE LOW BIDDER, AAA FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICE. (FAC. MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF FLAT TIRE AND TUBE REPLACEMENT, IFB B010008-RG TO THE LOW BIDDER, TIRE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A MOBILE FILING SYSTEM, IFB B010003-OJ TO THE SOLE BIDDER, ACRATOD OF AUSTIN. (AUDITOR'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE TRANSPORT OF CADAVERS, IFB B000124-RG TO THE LOW BIDDER, MORTUARY TRANSPORT SERVICE. (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0068-LD, OFFICE DEPOT FOR COUNTY-WIDE OFFICE SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 1/12/99. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0097-RV, FOR NATIVE HARVEST SEEDING MIX; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/15/00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0064-LD, AND ADDITION OF MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR REPAIR OF ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEMS CRASH CUSHIONS, H & H FENCE FOR GUARDRAIL AND BRIDGERAIL INSTALLATION; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/21/99. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0075-DM, FOR EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS, TO AFS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/1/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. A. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) COMMITTEE ON COURTS' SOFTWARE PACKAGE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING PURCHASE OF COURTS' SOFTWARE PACKAGE FROM COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(a)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
22. CONSIDER THE PROJECT BUDGETS TO BE FUNDED FROM THE FY '01 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION ISSUANCE, DISCUSS THE FY '02 TAX RATE ASSUMPTIONS RELATED TO THAT ISSUANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE FY '01 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
24. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
25. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF DISCOVERY TOYS TO USE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOBBY AND COURTHOUSE LOBBY ON DECEMBER 4, 5, 12, AND 15, 2000, WITH BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE BROWN SANTA PROGRAM.
26. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PLAQUE FOR THE W. JEANNE MEURER INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS CENTER.
27. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
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. DISCUSS AND APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFER FOR GASB 34 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AUDITOR'S OFFICE AND OTHER COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
30. CONSIDER REQUEST TO DEREGULATE THE APPLICATION OF 2,4-D HERBICIDES IN TRAVIS COUNTY, SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
31. APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FORT BRANCH LANDING APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2000 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,318,000 BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
32. 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
33. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING LEASE PROPOSAL FOR THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PROGRAMS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
35. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
36. REVIEW ADDITIONAL SERVICES CLAIM FROM CASABELLA ARCHITECTS FOR LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. 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
38. 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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING VOTING SESSIONS:
A. OCTOBER 31, 2000;
B. NOVEMBER 7, 2000;
C. NOVEMBER 13, 2000; AND
D. NOVEMBER 14, 2000.
C 4. APPOINT BOB REMLINGER TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (MANCHACA), TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 2001. (REPLACING COMER TUCK UNEXPIRED TERM). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: THE CROSSINGS, SECTION ONE - (SHORTFORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 8.726 ACRES - FM 2769 - LCRA OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN 2-MILE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF DECEMBER 19, 2000 TO APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 10' DRAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 24B, A 10' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 25A. AND TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF A 20' DRAINAGE AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE SOUTH PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 25A AND A 5' x 25' ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE EASEMENT ON LOT 24B, RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24A AND 25 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCK M NORTH ACRES SECTION 1, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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 MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 31, 2000 AND NOVEMBER 7, 2000.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (FORT BRANCH LANDING APARTMENTS PROJECT) SERIES 2000 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,318,000, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF RELATED DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 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 WORK SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2000 *** 3:30 P.M. *** 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS WITH VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ADDITIONAL WORKLOAD AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S REGULATION 34.
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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. 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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