Travis County Commssioners Court
April 10, 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
April 10, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING 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)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE "TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY FROM APRIL 8 THROUGH 14, 2001. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
3. APPROVE A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CYNTHIA HILL FOR 25 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
5. RECEIVE REPORT OF MONITORING VISIT TO TRAVIS COUNTY SCHOOL LANDS LOCATED IN THROCKMORTON COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
6. DISCUSS LEGAL STATUS OF BOCK ROAD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
7. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE FOR NORTHEAST METRO PARK BALL FIELDS. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
8. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR THE SUMMIT AT WEST RIM ON MT. LARSON BLOCK D, SECTIONS 1-4, AND THE RELEASE OF FISCAL IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
9. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF DENTAL COVERAGE FOR TRAVIS COUNTY, RFP P000088-OJ TO DELTA DENTAL. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. A. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OF INDIGENT VETERANS.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT PS010062-JS BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OF INDIGENT VETERANS, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001.
11. A. APPROVE TRANSFER OF $200,000. FROM THE 1997 BOND ROADWAY CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR HOWARD LANE IN PRECINCT TWO TO THE 1997 BOND ROADWAY CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ANDERSON MILL ROAD, ALSO IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO CARTER AND BURGESS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ANDERSON MILL ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, RFQ #Q010022-JJ. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
12. RECEIVE REQUEST FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY MENTOR/PROTÉGÉ INITIATIVE CORP. (CMPI) FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF CMPI, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER FOR THE PURCHASE OF CASEWORK MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ELECTRIC NARROW AISLE FORKLIFT, IFB NO. B010041-RV, TO THE LOW BIDDER, BRIGGS EQUIPMENT. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2001 TYPE "F" HMAC ALTERNATIVE PAVING PROGRAM, IFB NO. B010703-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, J.D. RAMMING PAVING COMPANY. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. A. DISCUSS POLICY OF REQUIRING ERRORS AND OMISSIONS (E&O) INSURANCE FOR LAND USE PLANNING CONSULTANTS.
B. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS TO THE FOLLOWING QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES, RFQ Q010012-DM: (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
(1) SITE SPECIFICS; AND
(2) HOLFORD GROUP, INC.
17. APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0129-JP, M AND J SCREEN SHOP FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON APRIL 20, 1999. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD TO THE BODE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. FOR LABORATORY TESTING AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES. (DA)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 00AE605-JJ, SYLVA ENGINEERING, INC. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GRAND AVENUE PARKWAY BRIDGE OVER GILLELAND CREEK PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/11/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
20. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0094-JP, EXTREEM KLEEN OF AUSTIN FOR CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON MARCH 9, 1999. (FACILITIES MGMNT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
21. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN A TRADING AUTHORIZATION AS REQUESTED BY FIRST TENNESSEE BANK, ONE OF TRAVIS COUNTY'S AUTHORIZED BROKER/ DEALERS.
22. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
23. DISCUSS LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
25. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM FIRST TEE GOLF OF GREATER AUSTIN INCORPORATED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
28. CONSIDER CLAIM OF MS. CAROL ERMIS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TOWING FEE FOR VEHICLE WRONGFULLY TOWED BY TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
29. DISCUSS TRAVIS COUNTY'S TOWING POLICY AND FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
30. RATIFY ORDER APPROVING THE PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION ENTITLED TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE NOTES SERIES 2001-1 AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF FINANCING THEREOF.
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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. 2
34. DISCUSS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LEASED FACILITIES LOCATED AT 5446 HIGHWAY 290 WEST, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. 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
36. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; ADDIE KYLES V. MARGO FRASIER, ET AL. (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; DENNY STANLEY V. DONALD CRAIG SMITH AND TRAVIS COUNTY (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM BY AUSTIN HB RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, LTD. REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF HARRIS BRANCH PARKWAY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
40. 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
41. CONDUCT FY2001 EXECUTIVE MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 3
CONSENT ITEMS
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 MARCH 16, 2001;
B. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 20, 2001;
C. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 27, 2001; AND
D. VOTING SESSION OF MARCH 30, 2001.
C 4. 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)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 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 MEETINGS OF MARCH 20, 2001 AND MARCH 27, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND CONSIDER ASSISTANCE FOR THE AFFORDABLE COOPERATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM AND REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER PLAN TO ADVERTISE AND SELECT A CONSULTANT FOR THE UPCOMING TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) GRANT CYCLE FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2001, 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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