Travis County Commssioners Court
March 20, 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
March 20, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION TO DECLARE MARCH 15, 2001 AS "ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
2. APPROVE RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING OUR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHO NOBLY SERVED THEIR COUNTRY AS TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS STATIONED IN BOSNIA:
A. RICHARD COSPER
B. REGINALD HARRIS
C. JUAN VILLAREAL
D. ADOLPHUS WELLS
3. INTRODUCTION OF URSULA PATTERSON, FELIX TARANGO, DENISE LAKTAS AND COLLIN WELSCH TO COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COUNTY ATTORNEY)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CAPITAL IDEA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO MEET EXPANDED NEEDS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
6. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT ON MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS FOR RURAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RMAP) CLIENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
7. DISCUSS PLANNED SPACE ASSIGNMENTS AND RENOVATION PLANS AND SCHEDULES FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (STOKES BUILDING) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. CONSIDER TEMPORARY USE OF 624 NORTH PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD FOR TACTICAL OPERATIONS TRAINING BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SWAT TEAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
10. APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DRAINAGE STRUCTURE IN FERGUSON CUT-OFF, THE TERMINATION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT, AND THE RELEASE OF ESCROW IN PRECINCT ONE. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
11. CONSIDER THE SALE OF UNUSED, EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR PORTIONS OF COBBLESTONE DRIVE IN PRECINCT THREE, WITHIN THE AUSTIN CITY LIMITS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
12. DISCUSS IMPLICATIONS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT'S RULING IN WHITMAN, ADMINISTRATOR OF EPA V. AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS, INC. REGARDING THE VALIDITY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS.
13. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 10, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND 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 51 AND 52, HIGHLAND CLUB VILLAGE SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
14. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF APRIL 17, 2001 FOR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "TRAILS END COVE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. DISCUSS COUNTY METHODOLOGY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPORTING UNDER GASB 34 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
16. AUTHORIZE CASH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TO ADVERTISE AND DISTRIBUTE A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION (RFA) FOR DEPOSITORY BANK CONTRACT.
17. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FROM OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR - CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT SHELTER CARE PROJECT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH THE STATE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO GRANT CONTRACT WITH TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR SOUTHEAST METROPOLITAN PARK RECREATIONAL TRAILS CONSTRUCTION FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
18. CONSIDER CONVERTING PURCHASING OFFICE TEMPORARY GASB 34 FIXED ASSET MANAGER POSITION TO PERMANENT.
19. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING FOR JUVENILE COURT, RFP# P010011-OJ, TO THE QUALIFIED OFFEROR, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. DECLARE CERTAIN WEAPONS AS TRADE-IN FOR NEW WEAPONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.152 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 00T0276-RG, REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES (MODIFICATION NO. 1) FROM INTELLIGENT INTERFACE TO INTELLIGENT OFFICE PRODUCTS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0259-RG, GULF COAST PAPER COMPANY FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MAY 16, 2000.
(FACILITIES MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. A. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR ESD#4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,996.00; ESD#4 PROVIDED FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY SERVICES SATISFACTORILY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2001 AT A COST OF $4,166.00 A MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #4 FOR FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY SERVICES FROM APRIL 1, 2001 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC PAINT, IFB NO. B010039-RG, TO THE LOW BIDDER, CENTERLINE INDUSTRIES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE A TWO-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. PS990091-KW, SOUTHWEST KEY PROGRAM, INC. FOR PROVISION OF DAY REPORTING AND DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MAY 8, 2000. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 00T0233-JP, SOUTHWEST SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC. ;
B. NO. 00T0234-JP; HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
28. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR ASPHALTIC ROAD MATERIALS: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON MAY 16, 2000 (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 00T0231-JP, INDUSTRIAL ASPHALT, INC. ; AND
B. NO. 00T0232-JP; AUSTIN BRIDGE AND ROAD.
OTHER ITEMS
29. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. CONSIDER SELECTION OF ONE (1) FIRM TO PROVIDE TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING SERVICES, AUTHORIZE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. 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
33. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
B. 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
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING APPLICABILITY OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND TEXAS ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT TO ROADS AND SIDEWALKS IN SUBDIVISIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF RICHARD VANDEVENTER "VAN" HARVEY V. TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE # GN003516. 1
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PARK LAND IN PRECINCT TWO. 1
37. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING, APPOINT COMMISSIONERS COURT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSHUA HYNES VS. ROBERT HALE HOLLAND AND TRAVIS COUNTY. (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
39. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PRECINCT 4 OFFICE BUILDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES. 2
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 IN THE MATTER OF JANICE L. IVY V. TRAVIS COUNTY; CAUSE NO. 97-10793; 98TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND DESIGNATE SETTLEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR MEDIATION; AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO INCUR FEES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF WITNESS EXPENSES FOR WITNESSES TO TESTIFY AT TRIAL IF NECESSARY. 1 AND 3
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 VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 6, 2001.
C 4. APPOINT ROSIE MENDOZA TO THE AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER (MHMR) BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF ELIZA MAY, EFFECTIVE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPOINT STEVE ALVAREZ TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TERM EFFECTIVE THROUGH MARCH, 2003. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADJOURN
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 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 MARCH 6, 2001.
3. RATIFY PAYMENT OF CLAIMS OF FEBRUARY 27, 2001 FOR N.W.R.D.#3.
ADJOURN
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS HUMAN RESOURCES WORK PLAN AND COMPENSATION ISSUES.
2. DISCUSS COUNTY LEASE SPACE ISSUES.
ADJOURN
MEETING OF BOND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2001 *** 6:00 P. M. ***
TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING, 411 W. 13TH STREET, 11TH FL.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2001 MEETING
4. BRIEFING ON COUNTY FISCAL POLICIES AND DEBT CAPACITY
5. LEGAL ADVICE ON BOND ELECTIONS
6. OTHER BUSINESS
7. PREVIEW AND SCOPE THE AGENDA FOR THE NEXT MEETING
8. ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2001, 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:17 AM