Travis County Commssioners Court
February 13, 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
February 13, 2000, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION HONORING THE ICE BATS' 1,000,000TH FAN.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. A. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $27,300,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2001 (LIMITED TAX), AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
B. ACCEPT AND OPEN BIDS RELATING TO, AND CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON AN ORDER AUTHORIZING, THE ISSUANCE OF $5,630,000 TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, UNLIMITED TAX ROAD BONDS, SERIES 2001, AND MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
4. A. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION FOR LIVE CABLECAST OF THE SPRING TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (THE HOUSE) LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS ON TCTV.
B. APPROVE WAIVER OF CHAPTER 43, SECTION 004 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS.
5. A. CONSIDER REPORT FROM RISK RESERVE COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING AN IN-HOUSE RISK INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RIMS).
6. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
7. A. APPOINT BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
B. REVIEW CHARGE TO THE COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. AUTHORIZE TNR TO PAY MOVING COSTS FOR THE POSITION OF PROGRAM MANAGER, PARKS SERVICES. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL ACROSS PORTIONS OF AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
10. REVIEW PERFORMANCE OF HIV SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000 AND AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS OF CONTRACT EXTENSIONS.
11. CONSIDER COMMISSIONERS COURT APPOINTMENTS TO THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
12. TAKE UP AT 10:00 A.M. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD: (JUDGE BISCOE)
A. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO BY-LAWS;
B. THE NEED TO APPOINT FULL COMPLEMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS; AND
C. ADOPTION OF BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE POLICIES.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
13. CONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SETON, THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY REGARDING THE OPERATIONS OF STARFLIGHT AT BRACKENRIDGE HOSPITAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
15. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FROM SYSINCT/IKON COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE THE ADOLESCENT DRUG OFFENDER MONITORING SYSTEM II (ADOMS) INFORMATION SYSTEM. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. CONSIDER AMENDMENT OR RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980024-LB WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR COPYING AND DUPLICATING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/16/97. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0038-RG, HOLDERS PEST CONTROL FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/2/99. (FACILITIES MGT.)
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 5 (INCREASE OF HOURLY RATES) TO CONTRACT NO. PS960016-LH, YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS, INC. FOR MENTORING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0043-LD, TO ADD WINTER JACKETS, MILLER UNIFORMS AND EMBLEMS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/2/99. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM THE HOUSTON/GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL98-98838; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0187-JP, CENTEX MATERIALS, INC. FOR CONCRETE AND GROUT MIX; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/28/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0235-JP, TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE FOR BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (MEDICAL EXAMINER'S AND SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR COPIER CHEMICAL SUPPLIES; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 4/25/00. (RECORDS MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0224-RG, (MOD. #2), IKON OFFICE SUPPLIES;
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0225-RG, (MOD. #1), NASHUA CORPORATION;
C. CONTRACT NO. 00T0854-RG, (MOD. #1), CTWP; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 00T0227-RG, (MOD. #1), XEROX.
25. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0306-LD, SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS FOR ABATEMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/27/00. (TNR)
OTHER ITEMS
26. 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.
27. APPOINT DIRECTOR TO THE TRAVIS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD FOR TAX YEAR 2001.
28. ACCEPT DONATION BY IBM CORPORATION OF ONE (1) PORTABLE X-RAY MACHINE FOR THE SHERIFF'S COURTHOUSE SECURITY DIVISION.
29. 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
30. 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
31. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE N.L. GAULT BUILDING. 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KENJURA TILE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (GIESELMAN)1
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CRAIG MCIVER V. MARGO FRASIER (CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
34. 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
35. 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 MEETINGS:
A. BUDGET MARK-UP VOTING SESSION OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2000; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF JANUARY 30, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH PHASE TWO - (LONG FORM - 196 LOTS - 218.45 ACRES - FLAT RANCH ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID #17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF LOT 41, HONEYCOMB HILLS - (SHORT FORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 5.472 ACRES - HONEYCOMB HOLLOW - TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: WEAVER'S SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - 2 LOTS - 17.20 ACRES - RM 2322 - LCRA AND TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - OUTSIDE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 7. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN WILDFLOWER SECTIONS 1 - 4, FOUR SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 30, 2001.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2001 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER LETTER TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THAT EXPRESSES INTEREST IN INCREASING THE HOME DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT AND THAT REQUESTS ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE THE GRANT CONTRACT IF THE GRANT IS INCREASED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER (1) RELEASE OF LIEN AND (2) REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-27, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL IN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
4. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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)
2. APPROVE INVOICE FOR LEGAL SERVICES RENDERED AND TO AUTHORIZE SENDING INVOICE TO WESTMINSTER MANOR FOR REIMBURSABLE LEGAL FEES.
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AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 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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