Travis County Commssioners Court
January 23, 2001
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
January 23, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN EASEMENT TO "ARROYO CANYON DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 6, 2001 AS "SENIOR DAY" FOR THE SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATION AT THE STATE CAPITOL. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. CONSENT ITEMS
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. DISCUSS ADDITION OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
5. REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING GUIDELINES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE ST. JOHNS SAFE SCHOOLS GRANT IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY (LCRA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIVE TEAM EQUIPMENT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE FY'01 COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CEAP) IN HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
8. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA980105, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, FOR RENEWAL OF SOFTWARE LICENSING AND MAINTENANCE OF NOVELL GROUPWISE SYSTEM, NOVELL OPERATING SYSTEM, AND MANAGEWISE/ZENWORKS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/17/98. (COMMISIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0088-LD, AAMCO TRANSMISSION, TRANSMISSION REPAIR SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/2/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) 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. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE CORRECTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CRIME VICTIM SERVICES CONTRACTS:
A. CONTRACT NO. PS000026-DR, POT OF GOLD, NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $6,000.
B. CONTRACT NO. PS000033-DR, SAFEPLACE, NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $33,500.
13. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR SERVICES FOR THE COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM (CPP) FOR JUVENILE PROBATION AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE.
B. CONSIDER QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR SERVICES FOR THE COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM BY (1) MARYBETH METCALF IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,520.00, AND (2) DIANA MARTINEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600.00
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
14. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
B. TNR - SETTLE
C. CONSTABLE, PCT. 1 - SETTLE
D. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
E. CONSTABLE, PCT.5 - SETTLE
15. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
16. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SUPPORTING THREE PRIORITY PROJECTS APPROVED BY (CAMPO) THE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO BE PRESENTED AT THE FEBRUARY 22, 2001 DELEGATION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. CONSIDER COUNTY'S REQUEST TO AMEND THE CAMPO TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO SUBSTITUTE STP-4C PROJECTS FOR SH 71/ROSS ROAD PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS AND FOR LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE FLOOD PLAIN OF LAKE TRAVIS AS PER CHAPTER 64.055 (a)(4) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY REGULATIONS FOR FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT AND GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. CONSIDER ABANDONMENT OF AN UNUSED PORTION OF MANSFIELD DAM ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN PRECINCT THREE, TO PERMIT TITLE TO REVERT TO ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
20. CONSIDER TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MINUTE ORDER FOR COUNTY FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN LOOP 1 NORTH TOLL ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21. CONSIDER SCOPE AND SCHEDULE OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ELECTION AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. CONSIDER MINUTE ORDER 83157 RELATING TO THE MOKAN TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR; DISCUSS THE TEXAS TURNPIKE AUTHORITY'S REQUEST TO ACQUIRE RIGHT OF WAY FOR STATE HIGHWAY 130, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
23. 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.
24. ADOPT AN ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2001.
25. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. DISCUSS CLAIM FROM RUS OF SAN ANTONIO UNIFORMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. 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
28. 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
29. DISCUSS DISPUTES REGARDING ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE UNDER CURRENT BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE N.L. GAULT BUILDING. 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN TIMOTHY BRUNER V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. (BRUNER; WILLIAMS, S.; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1
32. 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
33. AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(S) IN CRAIG MCIVER V. TRAVIS COUNTY, MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (MCIVER; FRASIER; 4TH, 6TH, AND 14TH AMENDMENT TO U.S. CONSTITUTION) 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER IN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS V. CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD.; PROJECT NO. 97B01-10-4DA, PARCEL #1DE; THORNBERRY LOW WATER (CARSON CREEK); (OWNER - CLARK FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LTD. - CONDEMNATION CASE) 1 AND 2
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 MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN EASEMENT TO "ARROYO CANYON DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001 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 MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2001.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2001 AND JANUARY 16, 2001.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2001.
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS FY'02 BUDGET PARAMETERS AND ASSUMPTIONS; AND IMPACT OF FUTURE DEBT SERVICE OBLIGATIONS.
2. DISCUSS E-COMMERCE PLANS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES.
3. DISCUSS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NECESSARY TO DEVELOP AN INTERLOCAL WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE TRAVIS COUNTY INDIGENT HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
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