Travis County Commssioners Court
January 30, 2001
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
January 30, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING CHARLES SNYDER, LARRY BENFORD AND LUPE CHAVEZ ON THEIR RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MACK MARTINEZ, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JESSE COLUNGA ON HIS RETIREMENT OF 25+ YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0200-RG, MISTY FEHLER FOR PARK CONCESSION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/11/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
6. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0126-RG, PRAXAIR FOR MEDICAL GASES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/20/99. (MEDICAL EXAMINER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0223-RG, CAPPS RENT-A-CAR, INC. FOR RENTAL OF VEHICLES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (SHERIFF) COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. APPROVE A 6-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0368-RG, DELL MARKETING FOR COMPUTER HARDWARE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/19/00. (I.T.S.) COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR FLOOR COVERING - TIME AND MATERIALS: (FACILITIES MGT)
A. CDC CARPETS; CONTRACT NO. 00T0195-JP,
B. K AND K CARPET INSTALLATION, CONTRACT NO. 00T0196-JP; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON APPROVED ON 4/4/00.
10. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3, PS980111-TS WITH AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER TO PROCESS PAYMENT OF CITY OF AUSTIN FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CAN) COORDINATOR AND EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ASSORTED CONSTRUCTION SANDS, IFB NO. B010023-JP TO THE LOW BIDDERS, CENTEX MATERIALS, INC., CAPITOL AGGREGATES, AND MIKE ARNOLD TRUCKING. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. REJECT BID RECEIVED FOR SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM, IFB NO. B010010-RV, AND AUTHORIZE RE-BID. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PRINTERS OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM APPLIED DATA RESOURCES. (I.T.S.)
14. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF EXPERT WITNESSES IN SUPPORT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM LITIGATION EFFORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING A CT.
15. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRMS, CARTER & BURGESS, INC., AND KLOTZ ASSOCIATES, INC. RFQ #Q010022-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND THE FRATE BARKER ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, RESPECTIVELY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER & COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0086-JP, STAR ARMORED, INC. FOR ARMORED CAR SERVICES:
A. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT FROM STAR ARMORED, INC. (ASSIGNOR) TO DUNBAR ARMORED, INC. (ASSIGNEE) AND,
B. EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR AN ADDITIONAL 12 MONTHS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/15/00. (COUNTY TREASURER)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
17. APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OR REHABILITATION UNDER THE OFF-STATE SYSTEM BRIDGE PROGRAM (CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE #106). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
18. APPROVE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DESIGN OF FRATE BARKER ROAD IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
19. APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING THROUGH THE FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE THE CALL DOWN OF FISCAL POSTING FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY BRIDGE OVER GILLELAND CREEK IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
21. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH CCNG DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. FOR WORK IN THE RIGHT OF WAY OF EXISTING STREETS IN BARTON CREEK BLUFFS SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
22. CONSIDER SCOPE AND SCHEDULE OF A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BOND ELECTION AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
23. REVIEW DRAFT CHANGES TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY FINANCIAL AND BUDGETING GUIDELINES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR THE MISDEMEANOR WARRANT SERVICE UNIT OF THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT - CHILD CARE LOCAL INITIATIVES CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION AND CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD TO ALLOW TRAVIS COUNTY TO RECEIVE PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR FY'01 CHILD CARE EXPENSES.
26. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
27. DISCUSS FACILITY REPAIRS AND THE RELOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY WEATHERIZATION OFFICES FROM 5021 E. CESAR CHAVEZ STREET TO 624 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. DISCUSS ICE BATS CONTRACT AND RELATED MATTERS: (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
A. DISCUSS AND APPROVE EXTENSION OF OPTION TO LICENSE THE LUEDECKE ARENA AND SKYLINE CLUB AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER TO K & J ICE LTD. FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH TWO (2) ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND
B. DISCUSS AND APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONCESSION CONTRACT AT TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUS-TEX CONCESSION, INC.
29. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
30. CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE OSBORNE GROUP FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO DEVELOP A HEALTH CARE INTERLOCAL WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. CONSIDER COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTMENTS TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
32. 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.
33. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARY GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
34. DISCUSS CLAIM FROM RUS OF SAN ANTONIO UNIFORMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
35. 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
36. 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
37. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE N.L. GAULT BUILDING. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL V. MICHAEL AND ELEANOR TRUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER A SETTLEMENT OFFER REGARDING PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH; PARCEL NO. 8; DENISE P. TOMLINSON, AND TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION) 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KENJURA TILE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (GIESELMAN) 1
41. 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
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 BIRUTA KEARL TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TERM EFFECTIVE THRU JANUARY 2003. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: ERNEST JIMENEZ ACRES - (SHORT FORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 3 LOTS - 6.255 ACRES - CALDER ROAD - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - MUSTANG RIDGE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: REPLAT OF PEYTON BROOKE @ ROB ROY - (SHORT FORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 1 LOT - 3.40 ACRES - BEARDSLEY LANE - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF THE TERRACES AT BARTON CREEK LOTS 6, 7, AND 8, BLOCK A - (AMENDED PLAT - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 4.351 ACRES - BARTON CREEK BOULEVARD - PUBLIC SEWER - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF FEBRUARY 20, 2001 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR TWO EASEMENTS TO "VERDE KNOLL DRIVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2001 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, JANUARY 30, 2001 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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AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2001, 9:30 A.M. TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 314 W. 11TH STREET, COURTROOM, 1ST FLOOR
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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