Travis County Commssioners Court
May 29, 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 29, 2001, 9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS 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)
RESOLUTIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OTIS BAILEY ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 15 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS AND JUDGE BISCOE)
3. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LOYD MAYS ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 16 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TRAVIS COUNTY. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
5. CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR RDMT REGIONAL COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. 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.
7. A. DISCUSS ESTABLISHING THE RECOMMENDED E-GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. AUTHORIZE THE TRAVIS COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT TO DEVELOP ALL NECESSARY CONTRACTUAL ACTION RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE E-GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE FOR FUTURE COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. A. APPROVE A APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TRAVIS COUNTY CREDIT UNION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED TELLER (ATM) MACHINE IN THE INFORMATION AND VISITATION CENTER AT THE TRAVIS COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, WITH ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION AND OPERATION PAID BY THE CREDIT UNION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR ATM'S AT THE TAX OFFICE AND BLACKWELL-THURMAN BUILDING. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
9. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 12, 2001 TO APPROVE RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING A TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE PLAN.
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
11. CONSIDER CO-SPONSORSHIP OF "JUMP ON IT" CONCERT SERIES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE EXEMPTION ORDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT WITH CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK FOR COMMODITIES PROGRAM OR TAKE OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION.
13. APPROVE FEDERAL WORK STUDY AGREEMENT CONTRACT FORM WITH TIMBERLINE ONE MANAGEMENT COMPANY SCHOOLS AND AUTHORIZE ITS USE BY COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
14. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HVJ ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT CONDITION SURVEYS. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS980167-KW, D. LADD PATTILLO & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES.
16. APPROVE CONTRACT NO. PS010134-DS WITH AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING) FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAIL AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT COUNTY PARKS PERFORMED BY YOUTH IN AMERICAN YOUTHWORK'S E-CORPS CREWS. (HHS)
17. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS990080-TS, CAP SYSTEMS, INC., SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE TO ALLOW PARTIAL PAYMENTS FOR SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE OF CAPTAIN APPLICATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM. (I.T.S.; HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000011-LH, NICOLAS CARRASCO, PH.D. FOR SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON NOVEMBER 1, 1999. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR SURFACE AGGREGATES 4 & 5, IFB B010062-RV TO THE LOW BIDDERS AS FOLLOWS: (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. PRIMARY AWARD: SHALLOW FORD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., AS THE LOW BIDDER; AND
B. SECONDARY AWARD: VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, AS THE SECOND LOW BIDDER.
20. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. 00AE603-JJ, HNTB CO., PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CAMERON ROAD BRIDGE NO. 106 REPLACEMENT PROJECT; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 2/15/00. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
21. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR PARK CONCESSION OPERATIONS, RFS NO. S010054-RG TO RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION (REVENUE GENERATING CONTRACT). (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
22. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 1) TO CONTRACT NO. 00T0342-JP, AUSTIN BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR HOME REPAIR MATERIALS, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 8/15/00. (HHS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
23. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 3) TO CONTRACT NO. MA990231, CSU, FOR MAINTENANCE OF KODAK HV PHOTOCOPIERS ("KODAK CAMPUS PLAN"); CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/14/99. (RMCR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
24. APPROVE 12-MONTH EXTENSIONS (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR FURNITURE: CONTRACTS APPROVED ON 7/6/99. (COUNTYWIDE) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
A. CONTRACT NO. 99T0177-OJ, CORPORATE EXPRESS;
B. CONTRACT NO. 99T0178-OJ, ROCKFORD BUSINESS INTERIORS;
C. CONTRACT NO. 99T0179-OJ, OFFICE DEPOT BUSINESS SERVICES; AND
D. CONTRACT NO. 99T0180-OJ, SHELTON-KELLER.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
25. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BANK ONE FOR DEPOSITORY BANK SERVICES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY BEGINNING JULY 1, 2001.
26. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
27. AUTHORIZE THE EXTENSION OF THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR PARTICIPATION UNDER THE BALCONES CANYONLANDS CONSERVATION PLAN - SHARED VISION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR UNTIL JULY 14, 2002. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
28. APPROVE ALTERNATE FISCAL AGREEMENT FOR SETTLER'S MEADOW SECTION FOUR, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
29. APPROVE A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ANGEL BAY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR A FENCE IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THURMAN BEND ROAD ADJACENT TO ANGEL BAY SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
30. A. APPROVE CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR BELLA VISTA SECTION ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND APPROVAL OF A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: BELLA VISTA SECTION ONE - (LONG FORM PLAT - 61 LOTS - 26.75 ACRES - DIES RANCH ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY -SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY WILLIAMSON AND TRAVIS COUNTY WCID 1B - CEDAR PARK ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
OTHER ITEMS
31. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
32. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION.
33. DISCUSS COMMISSIONERS COURT PROTOCOL FOR HANDLING SIGNIFICANT COUNTY EVENTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (JUDGE BISCOE)
34. APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT INDICATES FROM AND TO WHICH BANK ACCOUNTS FUNDS MAY BE TRANSFERRED ELECTRONICALLY AND WHICH PERSONS ARE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THESE TRANSFERS.
35. APPROVE REQUEST TO DISTRIBUTE FLIERS WITH THE MAY 31, 2001 PAYROLL CHECKS ANNOUNCING THE TRAVIS COUNTY/CITY OF AUSTIN EMPLOYEES EMANCIPATION DAY - "JUNETEENTH" CELEBRATION.
36. 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
37. 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
38. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: JOSHUA HYNES V. ROBERT HALE HOLLAND AND TRAVIS COUNTY, (MISKELL; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT; PERSONAL INJURY) 1
39. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION BY DAN HINKLE, DEPUTY, TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, FOLLOWING A WORK-RELATED INJURY. 1 AND 3
40. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY; ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN LARRY LAWS V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. 98-06351. (LAWS; FRASIER; (COMPENSATION ISSUES) 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 SERVICES.
C 3. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 6, BLOCK 'A' 620 OAKS (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.507 ACRES - BOULDER LANE & FOUNDATION ROAD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 4. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2001 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF RECTOR LOOP AT FUCHS GROVE ROAD IN PRECINCT ONE FROM JUNE 11, 2001 UNTIL COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF A GABION RETAINING WALL FOR EROSION CONTROL. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
C 5. APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF JUNE 5, 2001 FOR THE PURPOSE OF A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ON CRYSTAL BEND DRIVE BETWEEN CROOKED CREEK DRIVE AND DEWBERRY DRIVE IN PRECINCT TWO FROM JUNE 18, 2001 UNTIL COMPLETION OF CULVERT REPAIRS AT THE HARRIS BRANCH OF GILLELAND CREEK. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
C 6. 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 29, 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
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. APPROVE ORDER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 AUTHORIZING THE OPTIONAL REDEMPTION OF ALL OF THE DISTRICT'S OUTSTANDING SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY ROAD DISTRICT NO. 1 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1994; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING THERETO.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001
1. CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ INITIATIVE (CMPI), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 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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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
COUNTY EMPLOYEE PUBLIC HEARING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2001, 5:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT FROM COUNTY EMPLOYEES ON HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR THE FY 2002 BUDGET.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD GOALS AND POLICIES.
2. DISCUSS CONSTRUCTION VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER CONFINEES.
3. DISCUSS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER RELEASEES.
4. DISCUSS COLORADO RIVER COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR COORDINATED FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT.
5. DISCUSS COURTHOUSE VACATED SPACE REALLOCATION DUE TO PRE-TRIAL SERVICES' MOVE TO THE N.L. GAULT BUILDING.
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
Proposed 2001
TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM
NORTHERN TRAVIS COUNTY AT 6:30 PM, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2001
CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL
13212 N. LAMAR
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SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY AT 7:00 PM, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001
VILLAGEOF BEE CAVES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
13333 W. HWY 71
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COURTROOM - AT 6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2001
314 WEST 11TH STREET, FIRST FLOOR
THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS INVITING RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO ATTEND A SERIES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS TO PROVIDE INPUT INTO THE PROPOSED 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM. WE INVITE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS.
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS APPOINTED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO REPRESENT ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY. AMONG OTHER PROJECTS, THE COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING THE NEED FOR A BOND PROGRAM FOR THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS:
* APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES OF ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROADWAY CAPACITY PROJECTS
* BRIDGE & LOW-WATER CROSSING REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
* SUBDIVISION STORM WATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
* RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FOR STATE HIGHWAYS
* PARK FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS & LAND ACQUISITION FOR NEW PARKS
* SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
* HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS
* PROJECT DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH MEETING. A BOND ELECTION DATE FOR THE COUNTY PROJECTS HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED BUT MAY BE SCHEDULED IN NOVEMBER, 2001.
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