Travis County Commssioners Court
February 20, 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 20, 2001 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR TWO EASEMENTS TO "VERDE KNOLL DRIVE" AND "VERDE KNOLL COVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2001 AS "TRAIL RIDE WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE BARBARA BEMBRY ON BEING NAMED "JUDGE OF THE YEAR" BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE'S ASSOCIATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. APPROVE LETTER OF APPRECIATION AND CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN ANDERSON ON BEING APPOINTED CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ITEMS
6. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT NOMINATION OF A FORMER ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL AND A NON-COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIAL TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE FOR AN INCREASED GRANT AWARD FOR THE RETIRED SENIORS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE EMERGENCY NUTRITION/TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM (ENTERP) IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER FOR CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCE COORDINATION GROUP IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
8. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
9. DISCUSS THE ASSESSMENT CENTER, PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS, BUDGET, AND RELATED ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
10. DISCUSS PROPOSED RENOVATION OPTIONS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (STOKES BUILDING) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
11. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. BELL - SETTLE
B. SMITH - DENIAL
C. MARTINEZ - DENIAL
C1 T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
D. T.C.S.O. - SETTLE
12. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. APPOINT BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
14. CONSIDER GRANTING A UTILITY EASEMENT TO BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL LINE EXTENSION TO THE CONCESSION STAND AT WEBBERVILLE PARK IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
15. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH DEER CREEK RANCHES, INC. (SAM HAMMETT) FOR ACQUISITION OF LOT 27, BLOCK TT, TWIN LAKES HILLS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF SAN LEANNA IN PRECINCT THREE FOR PERMITTING OF ON-SITE WASTE WATER FACILITIES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
17. A. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH SUN COMMUNITIES TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO CONSTRUCT THE EXTENSION OF WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY FROM IMMANUEL ROAD TO KILLINGSWORTH LANE IN PRECINCT TWO AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION OR
B. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH SUN COMMUNITIES TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF BOULDER RIDGE SOUTH AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BOULDER RIDGE SOUTH, PHASE I - (SHORTFORM - 1 LOT - 71.112 ACRES -
KILLINGSWORTH LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
18. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR CHIMNEY OAKS AT LAKE TRAVIS SECTION 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
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. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000277-JJ, GRANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/6/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0312-RV, CAR WASHING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/25/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990116, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM) FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR RS/6000 HARDWARE AND SHARK DISK STORAGE SUBSYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/21/97. (INFORMATION SYSTEMS - I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2001 HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB #B010702-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDERS, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. AND ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY OF AUSTIN (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE PURCHASE OF THIRTY ONE (31) VEHICLES AND TWO (2) PIECES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT UNDER STATE TERM CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA980099, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES (IBM), FOR RENEWAL OF AIX SUPPORT-LINE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 10/21/97. (INFORMATION SYSTEMS - I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0105-JP, METROCALL WIRELESS NETWORK, FOR WIRELESS MESSAGING SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/4/00 (RADIO USERS COMMITTEE). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO.1 TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN, AND THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTORS FOR HIV RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES:
A. CONTRACT NO. PS000089-TS, AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN;
B. CONTRACT NO. PS000090-TS, ALLGO-INFORME SIDA;
C. CONTRACT NO. PS000091-TS, CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN COMMUNITY;
D. CONTRACT NO. PS000092-TS, HIV WELLNESS CENTER;
E. CONTRACT NO. PS000093-TS, PEOPLES COMMUNITY CLINIC;
F. CONTRACT NO. PS000094-TS, PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF AUSTIN; AND
G. CONTRACT NO. PS000095-TS, PROJECT TRANSITIONS, INC.
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0192-JP, CAPITAL CHEM CAN COMPANY, FOR RENTAL OF PORTABLE TOILETS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/4/00 (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
29. REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED, IFB #B010704-JJ, HOWARD LANE STREETSCAPE PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
OTHER ITEMS
30. 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.
31. APPROVE $2,000 FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES TO PROVIDE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
32. APPROVE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTER TO BE PROVIDED TO DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP REGARDING COUNTY-WIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT.
33. APPROVE RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE EMERGENCY AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATING BOARD.
34. 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
35.
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
36. CONSIDER STATUS OF LEASES AT 1300 GUADALUPE AND 209 W. 9TH STREET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN KENJURA TILE V. TRAVIS COUNTY. (GIESELMAN)1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY, ET AL. V. VALARIE MICHELE STEWARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN MANOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. A.C. SMITH, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN CLAIMS ASSERTED BY ROCKNEY RABY AND DAVID LOPEZ. 1 AND 3
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
42. 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
43. 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
44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AND/OR ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT DEMAND, CIP PROJECT 3-002, PARCEL NO. 2D, JAMES A. HOPKINS AND WIFE, JEAN C. HOPKINS, AND STATE OF TEXAS. (CONDEMNATION) 1
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, COUNTER OFFER OR SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; JAMES M. WALKER V. ARCHIE SAMUEL ROGERS (GIESELMAN; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE RECEIVED FROM INTERPORT HOLDINGS, LTD. 1
47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO HIRE EXPERT(s), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; PHYLLIS JOHNSON ET AL. V. ANDRE CALDWELL ET AL. (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 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 NANCY WILLIAMS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CHILDRENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH FEBRUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPOINT JACK ESHELMAN TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5 BOARD (MANCHACA), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2001 (UNEXPIRED TERM REPLACING CLAUDE GREEN). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. REAPPOINT ROSEMARY MORROW TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. REAPPOINT BARBARA HANKINS TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. REAPPOINT AVADNE MONTANDON TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 8. REAPPOINT BETTY BAKER TO SERVE ON THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE; TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY, 2003. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 9. APPOINT JEFF WARNKEN TO SERVE ON THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) BOARD, AS A PRECINCT 2 APPOINTEE, TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 1, 2002. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 10. APPROVE STREET NAME ASSIGNMENTS FOR TWO EASEMENTS TO "VERDE KNOLL DRIVE" AND "VERDE KNOLL COVE" IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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 HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001 OR UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. HOLD A PUBLIC (TEFRA) HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR STONEBRIDGE APARTMENTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL TAX LAW (TEFRA).
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TRAVIS COUNTY -- COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2001, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. RECEIVE UPDATE ON COMBINED COMMUNICATIONS CENTER.
2. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
(A) O3 FLEX PLAN;
(B) SENATE BILL 1 WATER PLAN; AND
(C) LCRA WATER LINE.
3. RECEIVE CAPITAL IDEA UPDATE REGARDING REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING.
4. DISCUSS RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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