Travis County Commssioners Court
May 8, 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
May 8, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MAY 2001 AS "NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH" IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
3. CONSIDER POLICY ON ENFORCEMENT OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION, LAND DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COUNTY CODES AND REGULATIONS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
4. AUTHORIZE APPRAISAL OF COUNTY PROPERTY ON BLUE BLUFF ROAD IN ANTICIPATION OF SALE AND/OR LAND TRADE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
5. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 01K0702-DMA FOR THE 2001 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROGRAM, TO
WHEELER COATINGS, INC.; CONTRACT
APPROVED ON 2/20/01. (TNR). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
6. RECEIVE DONATION FROM THE ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA-AUSTIN CHAPTER-BUILDING BRANCH FOR THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE UPCOMING "HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH TRAVIS COUNTY."
7. APPROVE THE RULES AND PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT FOR USE OF A CREDIT CARD BY THE STARFLIGHT CREW TO PURCHASE AVIATION FUEL AND RELATED ITEMS WHEN OUT OF THE COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
8. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE EQUIPMENT, IFB# B010052-MP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS, EARL OWEN COMPANY, INC. (FOR ITEMS 4 AND 4A), AND GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (ALL ITEMS EXCEPT 4 AND 4A). (TNR-FLEET SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE TERM OF CONTRACT PERIOD (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0107-OJ, NATIONAL PACIFIC DENTAL, INC. FOR DENTAL SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 3/27/01. (HRMD). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
10. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR NON-CAPTIVE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS; CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/27/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 99T0191-RG, ARNOLD OIL COMPANY;
B. NO. 99T0192-RG, TEXAS ALTERNATOR STARTER SERVICES;
C. NO. 99T0193-RG, CAPITOL BEARING OF AUSTIN; AND
D. NO. 99T0194-RG, CARQUEST AUTO PARTS, #176.
11. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR HEAVY DUTY ROAD MACHINERY (OEM PARTS); CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 07/06/99. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. NO. 99T0181-MG, PROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTS, INC.;
B. NO. 99T0182-MG, Z WATER WORKS, INC.;
C. NO. 99T0183-MG, CON-EQUIP S.A., INC.; AND
D. NO. 99T0184-MG, DAVIS TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT OF SAN ANTONIO, INC.
12. RATIFY A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990141, IBM, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF AS/400 HARDWARE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/4/99. (I.T.S.)
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
13. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE COOPERATIVE PARENTING PROGRAM IN THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COMMODITY PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPT.
D. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE PROGRAM IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
E. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT.
14. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
15. A. CONSIDER REVISION TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.295, (h)(3), SKILLS BASED PAY, EDUCATION AND TCLEOSE LICENSE PAY, TO REFLECT THE COURT'S DECISION TO PAY FOR TCLEOSE LICENSE ONLY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CLARIFY INTENT OF THE COURT ON ISSUES RELATED TO TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.295, SECTION (h) (2)(3), SKILLS BASED PAY, BILINGUAL PAY AND TCLEOSE PAY, RESPECTIVELY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. AUTHORIZE LUMP SUM MONTHLY PAYMENT, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2001 FOR PEACE OFFICERS' PAY SCALE (POPS) EMPLOYEES WHO PASS A CERTIFIED TEST FOR ORAL TRANSACTION OR ORAL TRANSLATION, READING AND WRITING, AS APPROPRIATE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
16. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
17. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
18. CONSIDER ONE PERMANENT POSITION FOR FY'01 AND CARRIED OVER TO FY'02 TO SERVE AS ACCOUNTANT, SR. FOR J.P. PCT 3, JUDGE SCOTT DAVIS AND PCT 4, JUDGE ELENA DIAZ; AND FOR CONSTABLE, PCT 3, DREW MCANGUS, CONSTABLE PCT. 4, MARIA CANCHOLA, AND CONSTABLE PCT.2, BOB VANN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
19. A. CONSIDER TRAVIS COUNTY PROPOSED 2001 REDISTRICTING STANDARDS FOR COMMISSIONERS, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, CONSTABLES AND ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. RECEIVE PRESENTATION BY REDISTRICTING CONSULTANTS OF THE 2000 POPULATION COUNTS IN CURRENT COMMISSIONER, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE/CONSTABLES AND ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
20. 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.
21. APPOINT REPLACEMENT MEMBERS TO THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
22. APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS (OAG) AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE TEXAS EXILE PROGRAM.
23. CONSIDER ALL OPTIONS CONCERNING THE TRAVIS COUNTY LAND SURVEYOR VACANCY, INCLUDING POTENTIAL ABOLITION OF THE POSITION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
24. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2001.
25. 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
26. A. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM CONTRACTORS FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM, 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
27. RECEIVE LEGAL ADVICE FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR TRAVIS COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
28. CONSIDER PROPOSED EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR RIGHT OF REDEMPTION FOR TRAVIS COUNTY PROPERTY IN PRECINCT TWO, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 1 AND 2
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN TRAVIS COUNTY V. JUAN & BISENTA VASQUEZ, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
30. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY CONCERNING THE UNDERPAYMENT OF RENT BY TEXAS DISPOSAL SYSTEMS LANDFILL, INC. FOR THE SH 620 SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER (BAXTER) 1
31. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN; PHYLLIS JOHNSON ET AL. V. ANDRE CALDWELL ET AL. (FRASIER, (TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
32. 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
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 24, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE RESOLUTIONS TO RECOGNIZE EIGHT OUTSTANDING MEMBERS OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA. THEY ARE: JOSE L. ESPINOSA; RAQUEL S. FORD; BRANDON L. HATCHELL; JONATHAN LOPEZ; LONNIE D. MCGLOTHIN; HALEY M. MOLSBEE; AARON V. RAMIREZ, AND NOVA ERICA-CHIFFONE ROBINSON. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 5. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: SUMMIT TECH (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 8.230 ACRES - HOWARD LANE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WELLS BRANCH MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 29, 2001 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO VACATE A 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG EITHER SIDE OF THE COMMON LOT LINE BETWEEN LOT 774 AND 775, APACHE SHORES SECTION THREE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 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 24, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER HIRING HUNTER & HUNTER CONSULTANTS, INC. TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) FOR FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A 2001 DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. RECEIVE PRESENTATION AND CONSIDER ASSISTANCE FOR THE AFFORDABLE COOPERATIVE HOUSING PROGRAM AND REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2001.
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AGENDA FOR
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
TRAVIS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE MINUTES FOR THE ABOVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF APRIL 17, 2001.
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