Travis County Commssioners Court
March 27, 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 27, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE LATE CESAR CHAVEZ AND REFLECTING ON HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MIGRANT WORKERS OF AMERICA. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
3. CONSIDER REQUEST BY DAVID BOIKESS TO WAIVE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON PROPERTY TAXES ALLEGEDLY DUE TO COUNTY ERROR.
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. CONSIDER EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PHASE II - COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM TRW, INC. THROUGH BID ISSUANCE AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
5. CONSIDER EUROCOPTER REQUEST TO USE STARFLIGHT EC-135 IN FRESNO, CALIFORNIA AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. CONSIDER THE FY 2001 EMS INTERLOCAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
7. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENDITURE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL THAT WAS NOT PREVIOUSLY ENCUMBERED FOR STARFLIGHT EMPLOYEE.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CARTER AND BURGESS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN A HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND RELATED WORK IN THE EXPOSITION CENTER. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS & JUDGE BISCOE)
9. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PLANNING AND BUDGET OFFICE ITEMS
10. REVIEW CALENDAR YEAR 2000 TOBACCO SETTLEMENT CLAIM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
11. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) - HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT (ROUND #4)(HM-3.7) FOR TNR DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE FY'00 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION GRANT (DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE THE FY '01 DOE/OIL OVERCHARGE WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND LIHEAP WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACTS.
12. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT. ITEMS
13. 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COUNTY'S INTENT TO DEVELOP, IN COORDINATION WITH LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND THE TEXAS NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION, A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT LEADING TOWARD THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OZONE FLEX PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL TEXAS REGION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
15. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF THE REMAINING FISCAL POSTINGS FOR CIRCLE C RANCH AND HIELSCHER SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
16. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BARTON CREEK RESORT & CLUBS, INC. FOR A SIGN IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TRAVIS COOKE ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH HENRY MARX LANE IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
17. APPROVE RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAPITAL AREA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CAWDB), THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000116-MQ BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, CITY OF AUSTIN AND CONTRACTOR WHICH CHANGES CONTRACTOR NAME FROM AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING TO AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. REJECT ALL PROPOSALS FOR RFS NO. S010040-DS, DAY REPORTING SERVICES. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVAL OF A NAME CHANGE (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0276-RG, REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES FROM INTELLIGENT INTERFACE TO INTELLIGENT OFFICE PRODUCTS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH AGUIRRE CORPORATION, RFQ Q010047-DM, PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. CONSIDER RFS NO. S010050-OJ FOR PURCHASE OF A RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (RIMS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 99C0061-JP TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE VENDOR, PACIFIC WESTERN INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO VERTIQ SOFTWARE LLC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 12/22/98. (MEDICAL EXAMINER) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP P000088-OJ TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTORS: (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NATIONAL PACIFIC DENTAL, INC.; AND
B. DELTA DENTAL
25. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 290 EAST LANDFILL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, IFB# B010028-LD TO THE LOW BIDDER, SCS FIELD SERVICES. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE A THIRTY (30) DAY EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0125-JP FOR AVIATION FUEL, TO LUCKY LADY OIL CO.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 4/13/99. (EMS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990152, CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF XEROX DOCUTECH PRINTER/COPIER SYSTEM; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/25/99. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0267-LD, HENNA CHEVROLET, FOR CHEVROLET & GMC OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
OTHER ITEMS
29. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. CONSIDER SHERIFF'S OFFICE PROPOSAL TO RECLASSIFY EIGHTEEN (18) SECURITY COORDINATOR POSITIONS CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TO THE CENTRAL BOOKING FACILITY TO CORRECTIONS OFFICER POSITIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. CONSIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND EMORY YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND LAW OFFICES OF GUAJARDO, DODI, & GUAJARDO FOR REDISTRICTING SERVICES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
33. APPROVE WAIVER OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF VINSON & ELKINS, L.L.P. IN ITS REPRESENTATION OF KPMG CONSULTING, L.L.P. OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
34. ACCEPT DONATION OF TRAINING COUPON FOR A TRAINING CLASS OFFERED BY NEW HORIZONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $225.00 FOR COUNTY AUDITOR EMPLOYEE.
35. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2001.
36. 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
37. 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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE MATTER OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER AUDITS FOR 1990-1994 AND 1994-1998 (TAXPAYER NO. 1-74-6000192-2; HEARINGS 35,281 AND 38,765 (ORTEGA-CARTER) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR DISCUSS STATUS OF LAWSUIT REGARDING AUSTIN SPA INVESTORS, LTD. FOR ACCESS ACROSS MARY QUINLAN PARK OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND GIVE DIRECTION AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION AS TO SEPTIC AND SUBDIVISION/ DEVELOPMENT VIOLATIONS UPON AND REGARDING THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND OCCUPIED BY WAYNE MARTIN AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LOCATED AT 4106 MANANA MOUNTAIN IN THE HAZY HILLS SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (SEPTIC; ENFORCEMENT; GIESELMAN) 1
41. 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
42. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN SIMONE BODY, ET AL V. DAVID MAXWELL BURT, ET AL. (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. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 13, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: STEINER RANCH COMMERCIAL TRACT 12 (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 112.36 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY TRAVIS COUNTY WCID #17 - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: MOSS SUBDIVISION - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.436 ACRES - CANARD CIRCLE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: BEE CREEK COMMERCIAL CENTER - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 4 LOTS - 10.448 ACRES - STATE HIGHWAY 71 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - OETJ) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 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 13, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2001
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY COMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2001, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. CONDUCT FY 2001 EXECUTIVE MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.074
ADJOURN
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2001, 9:30 A.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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