Travis County Commssioners Court
May 15, 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
May 15, 2001, 9:00 AM
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
1. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION TO RECOGNIZE "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK," MAY 13 THROUGH 19, 2001 AND "NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY," MAY 15, 2001, IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE)
2. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY AND JUNE AS "SAFE PROM/SAFE GRADUATION" MONTHS IN TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. APPROVE RESOLUTION HONORING THE TWELVE DELEGATES, SIX FROM GREECE AND SIX FROM TURKEY, WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS PROGRAM. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 15, 2001 AS "RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA DAY" IN AUSTIN/TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
5. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
6. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY AND LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. JACQUIS ISOM - SETTLE
B. SERVICE MERCHANDISE - SETTLE
C. TNR UNIT 1219 - DENY
D. VANESSA GARY - DENY
TOTAL LOSSES - SETTLE
E1. TNR UNIT 224
E2. RECORDS MANAGEMENT UNIT 8602
E3. T.C.S.O. UNIT 9717
E4. TNR UNIT 1381
E5. TNR UNIT 1384
E6. TNR UNIT 1397
E7. TNR UNIT 1327
E8. T.C.S.O. UNIT 9712
E9. CONSTABLE 5 UNIT C505
7. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
8. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE 911 ADDRESSING COORDINATION AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
9. APPROVE CHANGES TO THE DENTIST AND ORAL SURGEON CONTRACT FORMS USED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY RURAL DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THEIR USE. (HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES)
10. ADOPT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
11. APPROVE ORDER EXEMPTING THE PURCHASE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM WILLIAM R. KELLY, PH.D AND SUSAN STONE, J.D., M.D., PURSUANT TO SECTION 262.024(A)(4) OF THE COUNTY PURCHASING ACT. (TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATE COURT-MENTAL HEALTH CENTER GRANT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
12. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. MA010050, LASON, INC., MAINTENANCE OF MICROFILM EQUIPMENT, TO ADD EQUIPMENT; CONTRACT WAS APPROVED ON 01/02/01. (TAX OFFICE; TNR; RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE PRICE INCREASE (MODIFICATION NO.1) TO CONTRACT NO. 01T0032-JP, MAJESTIKLEEN, FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 11/14/00. (FACILITIES MGT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. APPROVE ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0276-RG, INTELLIGENT INTERFACE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC., FOR REMANUFACTURED TONER CARTRIDGES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/13/00. (TNR-RECYCLING PROGRAM) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990210,
APS, FOR PHOTOCOPIER REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED
ON 8/17/99. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. A. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION FROM BANK DEPOSITORY COMMITTEE FOR COUNTY'S NEW DEPOSITORY BANK.
B. AUTHORIZE INVESTMENT MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES.
17. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY (ATPA) FOR THE SHERIFF'S COMBINED AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
B. APPROVE (TEP) TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS FOR HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL PROJECTS.
18. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
19. A. APPROVE PHASING AGREEMENT WITH INTERPORT HOLDINGS LTD. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE REALIGNMENT OF FALWELL LANE AND DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE INTERPORT SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT FOUR. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT FOUR: INTERPORT (PRELIMINARY PLAN - 18 LOTS - 262.358 ACRES - SH 71 - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE FORMS AND RESOLUTIONS DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES FOR TWO DISASTER GRANTS FUNDED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE TWO (2) CASH SECURITY AGREEMENTS WITH HIGHLAND HOMES, LTD. AND WEEKLEY HOMES, L.P. FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2, SECTION 5, PHASE A, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
22. A. APPROVE A PRELIMINARY PLAN IN PRECINCT TWO: CANYON CREEK WEST PRELIMINARY PLAN.
B. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: CANYON CREEK WEST SECTION TWO (LONG FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 51.306 ACRES - FM 620 - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
23. APPROVE SCOPE OF WORK REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWAY, TO SWEEP SELECTED
CITY OF LAKEWAY STREETS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
24. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, 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. APPROVE AMENDED FORM OF TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NON-CONSENT TOWING ROTATION LIST AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL FEES IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR DISABLED SEMI-TRUCKS AND EXTRA-HEAVY LOADS. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT (CSCD), JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND TRAVIS COUNTY.
28. APPOINT REPLACEMENT MEMBER(S) TO THE CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
29. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO RECOGNIZE AND FORMALIZE THE ENDING, EFFECTIVE 4/25/01, OF CENTRAL BOOKING OPERATIONS AT 715 EAST 8TH ST [APD BLDG.], INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH OFFICIAL NOTICES AS MAY BE PROPER OR REQUIRED TO THE CITY OF AUSTIN, THE TEXAS JAIL COMMISSION AND OTHERS; AND TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
30. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST
COUNTY FUNDS.
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
31. 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
32. DISCUSS REAL ESTATE ISSUES RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEST COMMAND CENTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING TO WESTERN TRAVIS COUNTY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
33. DISCUSS THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LEASE FACILITY LOCATED AT 5446 HIGHWAY 290 WEST, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 2
34. CONSIDER ADDITIONAL LIABILITY OF ARCHITECT FOR ERRORS AND OMISSIONS FOR DESIGN OF TRAVIS COUNTY FORENSIC CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. CRAZY HORSE LAND CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1
36. 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
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO
HIRE EXPERT(S), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JEREMY CAUDLE V. TRAVIS COUNTY,
TEXAS (FRASIER, 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 MAY 1, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE THE PARTIAL VACATION OF A PLAT: STEINER RANCH COMMERCIAL TRACT 12 AND APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: REPLAT OF STEINER RANCH COMMERCIAL TRACT 12 - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 116.77 ACRES - QUINLAN PARK ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WCID #17- COA ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 5. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: 6836 BEE CAVES BUSINESS PARK (SHORT FORM PLAT - 1 LOT - 6.962 ACRES - BEE CAVES ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - COA ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF MAY 22, 2001 TO APPROVE AN ORDER FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON MCNEIL-ROUND ROCK ROAD AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING ABOUT ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF HOWARD LANE, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 7. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 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 32 AND 33, BLOCK W, APACHE SHORES SECTION SIX, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 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 MAY 1, 2001.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 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. A. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM; AND
B. PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON SEVERAL ISSUES THAT HAVE COME UP AS THE PROGRAM HAS GONE FORWARD, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
3. CONSIDER RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF $9,800,000 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1991 (ASPEN HILLS APARTMENT PROJECT), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A GRANT TO SAFEPLACE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FAMILY SHELTER. (JUDGE BISCOE)
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AGENDA FOR
SPACE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 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
* REVIEW COMMENTS FROM MEETING OF 4/19/01
* CHAPTER 4 - CAMPUS AND OTHER AUSTIN NON-CAMPUS FACILITIES
* CHAPTER 5 - SATELLITE AND PRECINCT FACILITIES
* CHAPTER 6 - ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
* CHAPTER 7 - JUVENILE JUSTICE 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. 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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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS COUNTY EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE, AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OPTIONS.
2. DISCUSSION OF HOW REVENUE ESTIMATES ARE PREPARED.
3. DISCUSS UNDERGROUND WATER DISTRICT - EAST TRAVIS COUNTY.
4. DISCUSS E-COMMERCE (INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT - I.T.S.)
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