Travis County Commssioners Court
December 12, 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
December 12, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RETIREMENT RESOLUTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING CSCD AND PRE-TRIAL STAFF:
A. JESSE FRAGA
B. MARY GARCIA
C. HARVEY JEFFRIES
2. RECEIVE FINAL BRIEFING ON COMBINED CHARITIES 2000 CAMPAIGN AND RECOGNIZE CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
4. A. APPROVE ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION MODIFICATION NO. 3 AND 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0022-OJ, ALPHA DENTAL PROGRAMS, INC., AND DELTA DENTAL INS. CO. FOR DENTAL COVERAGE; CONTRACTS WERE APPROVED 7/22/97. (HRMD)
B. RECEIVING BRIEFING ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES, RFP NO. P000088-OJ, TO DELTA DENTAL AND SPECTERA DENTAL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
5. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE OLD KIMBRO ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, IFB# B000724-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
6. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BURLESON MANOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, IFB# B000716-DM TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. APPROVE RATIFICATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO WILD BASIN WILDERNESS PRESERVE, PS960275-SG; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/22/92. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. CONSIDER STATUS OF CAPITAL IDEA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MEET EXPANDED WORKLOAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
9. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000047-TS WITH CAPITAL IDEA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT IL010029-MQ WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE CHILD WELFARE BOARD. (HHS&VS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. A. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000061-TS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FUNDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010033-MQ WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM; FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM WAS APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT NO. IL000377-LB BETWEEN BEXAR COUNTY AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY ANALYSIS. (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS #B010004-JP TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, CAPITOL AGGREGATES AND INDUSTRIAL ASPHALTIC, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
14. APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0050-OJ, HAMMERMAN & GAINER, INC. AND FORTE MANAGED CARE, INC., FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION AND MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/16/97. (HRMD)
15. APPROVE AWARD OF RFO# O010018-TF, A STATE QISV ("QUALIFIED INFORMATION SERVICES VENDOR") CATALOGUE PURCHASE TO AFFILIATED TELEPHONE FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF PBX TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK. (ITS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
16. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SETTING ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
17. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SCAAP) OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. DISCUSS PATROL STAFFING MADE BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
18. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
20. CONSIDER NEW CENTRAL BOOKING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
21. A. CONSIDER MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPOINT THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
(1) TROY BELL
(2) MYRON E. BURSE
(3) FLYNN LEE
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES & VETERANS SERVICES DEPT ITEMS
22. CONSIDER FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO HOMELESS VETERANS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. REVIEW PERFORMANCE OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATION OF CONTRACT EXTENSIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
24. 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)
25. WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT OF A PLAT AND PHASING AGREEMENT FOR A 177.122 ACRE TRACT ADJACENT TO THE ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION, CONDITIONED ON THE OWNERS COMMITTING TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.
(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
26. DISCUSS TNR'S FY 2001 ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
27. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH COSHENA III, LTD. AND COSHENA IV, LTD. FOR MEDIAN BREAK IMPROVEMENTS TO GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY AT THREE POINTS ROAD IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
28. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR - BERDOLL FARMS PHASE ONE. (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 336 LOTS - 87.176 ACRES - ROSS ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ).
B. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR - BERDOLL FARMS PHASE TWO. (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 358 LOTS - 58.137 ACRES - THOME VALLEY DRIVE - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
29. 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.
30. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR PROPOSAL FOR EXPERT ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING ISSUES AS A RESULT OF THE 2000 CENSUS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
31. ACCEPT $150.00 DONATION FOR PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR INMATE WELFARE FUND FOR THE PRISON MINISTRIES PROGRAM.
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 FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 800 MHZ TRUNKED VOICE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM . 1
35. DISCUSS ISSUES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 1 & 2
36. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1
37. 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
38. REVIEW ADDITIONAL SERVICES CLAIM FROM CASABELLA ARCHITECTS FOR LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. 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
40. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF REAL PROPERTY CONTRACT FROM CCNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR TRACTS OF LAND FROM: JOHN AND MARGARET HOLDSWORTH (TRACT 1); MARY H. BUNTEN (TRACT 2); ALLYNID AND FLORENCE BUNTEN (TRACT 3), AND THE ESTATE OF R.E. AND JEWEL MCDONALD (TRACT4) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
CONSENT ITEMS
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. APPOINT JIM WILLIAMS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #12 FOR A 2-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001; TERM EXPIRES DECEMBER 31, 2002. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 A. DISCUSS GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE REPORT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS HEALTHCARE BUYING COALITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. DISCUSS GROUP BENEFITS PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, AND TAKE APPROPRIAYE ACTION.
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2000 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE AMENDED AND RESTATED 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.
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