Travis County Commssioners Court
April 27, 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 27, 2001, 9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON CHILDRENS' HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP) AND THE RESULTS OF THE TEXCARE PARTNERSHIP URBAN COUNTY CHALLENGE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
3. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ADVISING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) THAT TRAVIS COUNTY DOES NOT HAVE ANY PUBLIC NEED FOR STATE-OWNED, UNUSED RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG INTERSTATE IH-35 IN PRECINCT ONE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
4. RECEIVE REPORT REGARDING THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITED MEDICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (CAMTS) ACCREDITATION FOR THE STAR FLIGHT PROGRAM.
5. CONSIDER REVISIONS TO FORM INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITIES THAT HAVE NOT YET SIGNED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND HELICOPTER SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CITY OF WESTLAKE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
7. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR WATER TREATMENT SERVICES, IFB NO. B010042-RV TO THE LOW BIDDER, NALCO DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES. (FACILITIES MGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR 2001 HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY PROGRAM, IFB NO.B010702-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, WHEELER COATINGS ASPHALT, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
9. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SOLAR AND ALUMINUM SCREENS, IFB NO. B010045-JP, GROUP B, LINE ITEMS 1, 2, AND 3, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, AUSTIN CUSTOM SCREENS. (HUMAN SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. REJECT BIDS RECEIVED FOR IFB NO. B010045-JP, HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, EXCEPT FOR GROUP B, LINE ITEMS 1, 2, AND 3, AND REBID. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED FIRM, DOUCET & ASSOCIATES, INC., RFQ #Q010049-JJ, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MOORE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
11. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0293-JP, MONARCH PAINT COMPANY FOR PAINT AND PAINT SUPPLIES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION AND DELETION OF LINE ITEMS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0276-RG, INTELLIGENT INTERFACE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC., FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES; CONTRACT APPROVED 6/13/00. (TNR-RECYCLING PROGRAM) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM MORNINGSIDE RESEARCH AND CONSULTING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (JUVENILE CT../DOMESTIC RELATIONS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE AN INCREASE IN REIMBURSEMENT RATE (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0068-OJ, BARRON RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/27/01. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE AN AUTHORIZED PRICE INCREASE (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0105-JP, METROCALL WIRELESS NETWORK FOR RENTAL OF PAGERS. (COUNTYWIDE; RADIO USERS COMMITTEE.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR WEBBERVILLE PARK RESTROOMS AND ON-SITE SEWER SYSTEMS, IFB B010705-DM, TO THE QUALIFIED BIDDERS (TNR). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
17. 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 THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE LIAISON PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
18. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
19. DISCUSS INSTALLATION OF DISPLAY CASES AT THE BLACKWELL-THURMAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
20. DISCUSS POLICY ISSUES AND QUESTIONS RELATED TO COUNTY PARKING FACILITY LOCATED AT 1000 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
21. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
22. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE CHAPTER 706 (DENIAL OF RENEWAL OF LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR).
24. CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO ALLOW JUDICIAL MANAGER'S POSITION WITH DRUG DIVERSION COURT BE SHARED BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
25. 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. APPOINT TWO REPLACEMENT MEMBERS TO THE BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
27. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FY 2001 MID-YEAR REVENUE REPORT.
28. 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
29. TAKE UP AT 10:30 A.M.
RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE ON ISSUES RELATED TO TRAVIS COUNTY REDISTRICTING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. 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
31. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PFLUGER WIGINTON & HOOKER FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES FUNDING FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX DESIGN CONTRACT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
32. 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
33. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND HARRY M. WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 209 WEST 9TH, REDUCING THE LEASE SPACE BY 222 SQUARE FEET. 2
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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 VOTING SESSION OF APRIL 10, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA JOHNSON TO THE BOND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (JUDGE BISCOE)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK A, LAKEWIND ESTATES, SECTION 3 (SHORTFORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 3.30 ACRES - LAGO VISTA - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY LCRA AND TRAVIS COUNTY OSSF - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RPS (SHORT FORM PLAT - 3 LOTS - 19.815 ACRES - ROYSTON LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY MANVILLE WATER CORPORATION - PFLUGERVILLE ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
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AGENDA -- NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 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 APRIL 10, 2001.
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AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESSOF 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. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 3 AND 10, 2001.
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AGENDA -- CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS, INC. (TDS) TO REDUCE THE BOND ISSUER RATES AND TO DELETE ANNUAL FEES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA -- TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT VOTING SESSION
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 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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