Travis County Commssioners Court
April 17, 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 17,2001 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "TRAILS END COVE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF APRIL 22 THROUGH 28, 2001 AS "NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK." (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING PODER (PEOPLE ORGANIZED IN DEFENSE OF EARTH AND HER RESOURCES) ON THEIR 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2001 AS "EARTH DAY." (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
4. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
PLANNING & BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
5. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR ONE VICTIM WITNESS COUNSELOR I POSITION IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR A JUVENILE APPREHENSION AND WARRANT SERVICE (JAWS) GRANT IN CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 5.
C. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL AREA NARCOTICS TASK FORCE (CANTF) CONTINUATION GRANT FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, FOR PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM IN THE JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
6. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH AGUIRRE CORPORATION FOR DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT).
8. A. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) ALLOWING ACC TO UTILIZE THE COUNTY'S OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE CONTRACT NO. 98T0207-LD WITH IRON MOUNTAIN, INC. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT)
B. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO INCORPORATE THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND ACC AND EXERCISE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0207-LD, IRON MOUNTAIN, INC. FOR OFF-SITE RECORDS STORAGE; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/30/98.
9. APPROVE ORDER FOR EXEMPTION FROM INSCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLES PER THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE AND APPROVE THE COUNTY POSITIONS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATION FORMS TO OBTAIN REGULARLY DESIGNATED LICENSE PLATES.
10. APPROVE STATE CATALOGUE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) MINOLTA DIGITAL MICROFILM READER-SCANNER-PRINTERS FROM LASON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,589.00. (COUNTY CLERK)
11. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 8 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980024-LB WITH IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS FOR LEGAL DOCUMENT SERVICES. (COUNTY ATTORNEY AND HUMAN RESOURCES)
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990064-KW WITH EVINS PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS FOR TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES. (SHERIFF).
13. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0205-OJ, AUSTIN BUSINESS FURNITURE FOR COUNTYWIDE MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/30/98. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
14. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0280-OJ, ELITE HEALTH SERVICES FOR URINALYSIS DRUG SCREENS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/6/00. (SHERIFF'S OFFICE; JUVENILE COURT)
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 6) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0284-RG, WATERTIGHT ENDEAVORS, INC., FOR PARK CONCESSION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/14/96. (TNR)
16. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0271-JP, ALL POINTS MOVING STORAGE FOR COMMERCIAL MOVING SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/9/00. (FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
17. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0306-LD, ABATEMENT PROJECTS; SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTORS, INC.; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/27/00. (HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES)
TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ITEMS
18. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: - COMANCHE TRAIL ESTATES REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAN, (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 11 LOTS - 138.71 ACRES - HUGHES PARK ROAD - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE LCRA - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
20. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
21. CONSIDER DEMAND FROM LYNN MOSHIER, MANAGER OF THE REGENCY APARTMENTS, FOR COMPENSATION OF $21,888.15 TO CLEAN DUCT WORK IN ALL 47 APARTMENTS ALLEGEDLY DUE TO DUST FROM THE CJC CONSTRUCTION.
22. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM FIRST TEE OF GREATER AUSTIN INCORPORATED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
23. A. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH OMNIBASE SERVICES, INC. AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ASSIST WITH JUSTICES'-OF-THE-PEACE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT FINES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER OTHER OFFERS TO ASSIST WITH COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT FINES BY PRIVATE FIRMS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
24. CONSIDER VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TRAVIS COUNTY SURVEYOR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. RECEIVE AUDIT REPORTS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICTS #1, #7 AND #9 FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000.
26. A. DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (SEE ATTACHED LIST OF LEGISLATIVE BILLS); AND
B. OTHER BILLS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO ACTION TAKEN BY THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE.
27. 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
28. 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
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING CLAIM BY CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COUNTY SHARE OF REPAYMENT FUNDS FOR TEXAS MEDICAID PROGRAM COSTS THROUGH THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC) CLINIC SYSTEM DEMANDED BY NATIONAL HERITAGE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. 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
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN PATRICIA MITCHELL, ET AL. VS. MARGO FRASIER ET AL.; CAUSE NO. 97-13704. (EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS) 1
32. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LARRY LAWS VS. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. 98-06351. (EMPLOYMENT CLAIMS) 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. VOTING SESSION (EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT) OF APRIL 2, 2001; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 3, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE STREET NAME ASSIGNMENT FOR AN UNNAMED EASEMENT TO BE KNOWN AS "TRAILS END COVE" IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 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 CORRECTED MINUTES FOR MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES RENDERED OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY MENTOR/ PROTÉGÉ INITIATIVE, INC. (CMPI) FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF CMPI, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA FOR TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICE FROM DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES RENDERED OF THE COMPONENT UNIT CORPORATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001, 1:30 P.M. 314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS REPORT FROM OSBORNE, INC. REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR A CONTRACT WITH THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TO MANAGE COUNTY HEALTH CLINICS.
2. DISCUSS SPACE UTILIZATION IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY-OWNED UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING.
3. DISCUSS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (HRMD) WORK PLAN AND COMPENSATION ISSUES.
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AGENDA FOR SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001, 9:30 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
(3 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBERS PARTICIPATING)
1. REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN DRAFT DOCUMENT
* FORMAT OF THE DOCUMENT AND GENERAL OVERVIEW
* CHAPTER 2 - ANALYSIS OF NEED
* CHAPTER 3 - SPACE PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES
* CHAPTER 4 - CAMPUS AND OTHER AUSTIN NON-CAMPUS FACILITIES
2. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY PARKING STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF WHEN AND HOW TO PROVIDE COMMENT ON AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE DOCUMENT FOR PRESENTATION TO COMMISSIONERS COURT.
3. BEGIN DISCUSSIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC INPUT AND INFORMATION PROCESS FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY CAPITAL FACILITIES MASTER PLAN DRAFT DOCUMENT.
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MEETING OF BOND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2001
*** 6:00 P. M. ***
TRAVIS COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
BUILDING, 411 W. 13TH STREET, 11TH FL.
CONFERENCE ROOM
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