Travis County Commssioners Court
February 6, 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
February 6, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS BY FATE HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION FOR THE NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2001 AS "AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH". (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9 THROUGH 16, 2001 AS "INSURE - A - KID AWARENESS WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
5. APPROVE CERTIFICATION REGARDING REPRESENTATIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF FATE HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES CORPORATION EDUCATION REVENUE BONDS FOR NYOS CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. PROJECT LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6.
A. CONSIDER REMOVAL OF CERTAIN ROADWAYS FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROGRAM BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO MEET APPLICABLE CRITERIA, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. RECEIVE BRIEFING REGARDING DRAINAGE EASEMENT ISSUES IN THE BLUFFS OF EANES SUBDIVISION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SUBSTANDARD ROAD PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
7. AMEND ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STANDARD HIGHWAY PROJECTS TO DELETE FEDERAL FUNDING FOR LOHMANS CROSSING ROAD AND ANDERSON MILL ROAD. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 BETWEEN THE TEXAS ALTERNATIVE FUELS COUNCIL ("AGENCY"), STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE (SECO) OF COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AND TRAVIS COUNTY (TNR). (JUDGE BISCOE)
9. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY TO CRACKSEAL SELECTED CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
10. APPROVE AN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 24B AND 25A AND TO ACCEPT THE DEDICATION OF 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)
11. REVIEW CHARGE TO BOND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
12. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
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)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
13. 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.
14. CONSIDER COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTMENTS TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. CONSIDER STATUS OF CAPITAL IDEA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INCLUDING CONTRACT ISSUES, OUTSTANDING INVOICES AND ANY RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
16. 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.
17. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 1:45
18. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT AND BRIEFING FROM DMG/MAXIMUS ON EFFORTS TO SECURE REIMBURSEMENT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDS FOR LOCAL EXPENDITURES.
19. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR CONTINUATION GRANT FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR 2001 FAMILY VIOLENCE PROTECTION TEAM INTERIM FUNDING IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
20. A. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON THE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. APPROVE COUNTYWIDE EXIT INTERVIEW PROCESS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
21. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT ITEMS
22. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO.1) AND ADD ADDITIONAL LINE ITEMS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL TO THE FOLLOWING; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 3/28/00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0185-LD, WASTE MANAGEMENT; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0186-LD, TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.
23. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS FOR HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY OEM PARTS/ MAINTENANCE ON THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 3/9/99: (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0099-MG (MOD. #2), ROMCO EQUIPMENT;
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0100-MG (MOD. #2), VERMEER EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS;
C. CONTRACT NO. 99T0101-MG (MOD. #2), WATSON DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, INC.;
D. CONTRACT NO. 99T0102-MG (MOD. #2), LONGHORN INTERNATIONAL;
E. CONTRACT NO. 99T0103-MG (MOD. #3), LACAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY;
F. CONTRACT NO. 99T0104-MG (MOD. #2), CLOSNER EQUIPMENT CO., INC; AND
G. CONTRACT NO. 99T0105-MG (MOD. #3), ANDERSON MACHINERY COMPANY.;
24. APPROVE A SIX (6)-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0367-RG, IBM , FOR FILE SERVERS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/19/00. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO.2) FOR HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY OEM PARTS/ MAINTENANCE TO THE FOLLOWING; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 3/16/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0106-MG, COOPER EQUIPMENT COMPANY; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0107-MG, MAGNUM CUSTOM TRAILER.
26. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING, IFB #B010021-MP, TO THE ONLY QUALIFIED BIDDER, AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN. (PURCHASING OFFICE)
27. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, PS010034-LB WITH STAFF SEARCH, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES (NURSES, NURSE ASSISTANTS, CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE, PHYSICAL THERAPIST) FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INMATE SERVICES PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CACTUS CONCRETE, INC., IFB #B990723-JJ, THE LOW BIDDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SPRINKLE ROAD BRIDGE #103 REPLACEMENT PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
29. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 98T0154-RV, WATER TREATMENT SERVICES (MODIFICATION NO. 4) FROM NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY TO NALCO DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.(FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE PROVISION OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION AND MEDICAL AUDIT SERVICES, RFS S01001-7-OJ. (HRMD)
OTHER ITEMS
TAKE UP AT 1:30 P.M.
31. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. APPROVE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR THE CAPITAL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE FOR GRANT YEAR JUNE 1, 2001 MAY 31, 2002. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
33. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR THE NORTHEAST WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE.
34. APPROVE REQUEST TO APPOINT NEW REPRESENTATIVE (VOTING MEMBER) TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL BOARD FOR TAX YEAR 2001.
35. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
36. MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING CAPCO COMMITTEES:
A. LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE; AND
B. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS PLANNING COMMITTEE (GISPC).
37. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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
38.
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
39. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE N.L. GAULT BUILDING. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER REGARDING PROJECT #97B06-21-3CA, STATE HIGHWAY 45 SOUTH; PARCEL NO. 8; DENISE P. TOMLINSON, AND TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION) 1
41. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KENJURA TILE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (GIESELMAN)1
42. 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
43. 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
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM FROM CNA FOR PAYMENT OF INVOICES.
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 MEETINGS :
A. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 16, 2001 AND RECONVENED JANUARY 17, 2001;
B. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 17, 2001; AND
C. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 23, 2001.
C4. APPOINT DONNA WARNDOF TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD TO EXPIRE JANUARY 2002. (FILLING UNEXPIRED THREE YEAR TERM OF JOSEPH BORGO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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 MEETINGS OF JANUARY 16 AND 23, 2001.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2001 , 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS THE TRAVIS COUNTY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM.
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON ASSESSMENT CENTER, INCLUDING PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS, BUDGET, AND RELATED ISSUES.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED RENOVATION OPTIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (STOKES BUILDING) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
4. CONSIDER STATUS OF LEASES AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND 209 W. 9TH STREET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.1
5. DISCUSS POSITIVE PAY CONCEPT AND THE RECENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROCESS FOR ISSUING VENDOR AND PAYROLL CHECKS.
6. RECEIVE UPDATE ON GASB-34 FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND DISCUSS POSSIBLE DELOITTE & TOUCHE CONTRACT.
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