Travis County Commssioners Court
May 22, 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 22, 2001 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AN ORDER FOR A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON MCNEIL-ROUND ROCK ROAD AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING ABOUT ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF HOWARD LANE, IN PRECINCT TWO, TO BEGIN ON JUNE 15, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. THROUGH JUNE 17, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. (WITH AN ALTERNATE DATE OF JUNE 22, 2001 AT 7:00 PM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 21 THROUGH 25, 2001 AS "RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, NIGERIA WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (JUDGE BISCOE AND COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
3. APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION ON THEIR 18TH ANNUAL YOUTH RECOGNITION AWARDS CEREMONY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
4. APPROVE PROCLAMATION HONORING CONSTABLE BRUCE ELFANT ON BEING NAMED "ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR" BY THE CEN-TEX CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
5. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 20 THROUGH 26, 2001 "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
6. APPROVE RESOLUTION URGING ALL CITIZENS TO RECOGNIZE MEMORIAL DAY.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
7. CONSENT ITEMS
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
8. DISCUSS PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTHCARE BENEFITS RFP AND RELATED ISSUES AND OPTIONS, RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFITS COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
9. CONDUCT FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE PEACE OFFICERS PAY SCALE POLICY, TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 10.295, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
A. WHAT SKILLS ARE COVERED;
B. WHETHER T.C.L.E.O.S.E. LICENSE PAY ELIGIBILITY INCLUDES TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE'S COMMAND STAFF; AND
C. WHETHER BILINGUAL ELIGIBILITY PAY INCLUDES CONSTABLES OR OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS.
10. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. MOHAMED WERFELLI - SETTLE
11. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
12. AUTHORIZE STEPHEN WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE MANAGER OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND VETERANS SERVICES, TO SIGN AGREEMENTS WITH CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE TEXAS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
13. 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)
14. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH MORRISON HOMES FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSTING SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE 2 SECTION 5, PHASE C, IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
15. APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL PAYMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,592.81 FOR WORK ON THE 1984 CIP BOND PROJECT DESSAU ROAD NORTH, PROJECT NUMBER 2-019. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
16. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010104-DR WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS-CENTRAL TEXAS, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR MICROFILM SERVICES IFB#B010059-LD TO THE TWO LOWEST BIDDERS, S.T.A.R.S. AND LASON, INC. (RECORDS MGMT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR BODY ARMOR, IFB NO. B010058-OJ, TO THE SECOND LOW BIDDER, GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PURCHASE AND TRANSPORTATION OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, RFP NO. P010056-OJ, TO THE SOLE RESPONDENT, ACCO WASTE PAPER OF AUSTIN. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. IL000273-MQ, AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (A.I.S.D.), FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000216-LB, LIT GROUP, INC. TO OBTAIN LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND SOFTWARE. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS)
23. APPROVE CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000108-LB, RIMKUS CONSULTING GROUP, INC. TO OBTAIN LAB AND FIELD TESTING AT VARIOUS BUILDINGS. (RISK MGMT.) (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990141, IBM, FOR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT OF AS/400 HARDWARE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 5/4/99. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
25. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 4) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0219-OJ, GENERAL SECURITY SERVICES CORPORATION, FOR ELECTRONIC MONITORING; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/7/98. (PRETRIAL SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
26. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. MA980202, COMPLETE COMMUNICATION SERVICES (D/B/A "CO COM") FOR NETWORK CABLING TIME AND MATERIALS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/23/98. (I.T.S.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
27. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0188-OJ, SHELTON-KELLER GROUP, FOR MODULAR SYSTEMS FURNITURE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/20/99. (FAC. MGT)
28. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0268-LD, LEIF JOHNSON FORD TRUCK CITY, FOR FORD OEM PARTS AND MAINTENANCE LABOR; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 6/20/00. (TNR)
29. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 8/1/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0323-LD, GRAINGER; AND
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0324-LD, ALAMO IRON WORKS.
30. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 6/1/99. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0154-DM, AUSTIN CHRONICLE;
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0155-DM, CAPITAL CITY ARGUS NEWS;
C. CONTRACT NO. 99T0156-DM, ARRIBA ART & BUSINESS NEWS;
D. CONTRACT NO. 99T0157-DM, HILL COUNTRY NEWS;
E. CONTRACT NO. 99T0158-DM, LA PRENSA NEWSPAPER; AND
F. CONTRACT NO. 99T0159-DM, WESTLAKE PICAYUNE.
31. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 1 & 2 AS INDICATED BELOW) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR CAR WASHING SERVICES: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/25/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 00T0312-RV, (MOD#2), AUSTIN QUALITY CAR WASH;
B. CONTRACT NO. 00T0313-RV, (MOD#1), WSM ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEAN NORTH; AND
C. CONTRACT NO. 00T0314-RV, (MOD#1), RPM ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A SQUEEKY CLEAN SOUTH.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
32. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE PAYMENT PROCESSING CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL EXTENDING THE GRANT PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2002 FOR THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE OF JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT.
33. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
OTHER ITEMS
34. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
35. TAKE UP AT 11:00 A.M.
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.
36. TAKE UP AT 10:30 A.M.
CONSIDER AMENDED FORM OF TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE NON-CONSENT TOWING ROTATION LIST AGREEMENT, TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
37. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT PROTOCOL FOR HANDLING SIGNIFICANT COUNTY EVENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
38. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR PRINTING OF INSERTS IN COUNTY EMPLOYEE PAYCHECKS FOR PAY PERIOD IN JULY REGARDING ON-LINE VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
39. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FIRST REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2002 BUDGET PROCESS.
40. RECEIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2001.
41. 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
42. 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
43. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE FOR THE INFORMATION & TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT (I.T.S.) TRAINING CENTER LOCATED AT 1300 GUADALUPE. 2
44. CONSIDER APPROVING OPTION AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF UP TO 11 ACRES OF LAND ADJOINING SOUTHEAST METRO PARK, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
45. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON THE GRIEVANCE APPEAL OF ROBERT W. DAVIS, MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 AND 3
C 1. RECEIVE BIDS FROM COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT.
C 2. AWARD BIDS FOR FOOD ITEMS FOR TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND JUVENILE DETENTION.
C 3. APPROVE COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES FOR VOTING SESSION OF MAY 8, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE AN ORDER FOR A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON MCNEIL-ROUND ROCK ROAD AT RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING ABOUT ONE-HALF MILE NORTH OF HOWARD LANE, IN PRECINCT TWO, TO BEGIN ON JUNE 15, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. THROUGH JUNE 17, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. (WITH AN ALTERNATE DATE OF JUNE 22, 2001 AT 7:00 PM. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ADDENDUM:
A.1 CONSIDER REVISION OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY JURY PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ INITIATIVE (CMPI), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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