Travis County Commssioners Court
July 3, 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
Tuesday, July 3, 2001
9:00 AM
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT TO APPROVE RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING A TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE PLAN.
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
2. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
3. DISCUSS IMPLICATIONS OF HOUSE BILL 1445 (JURISDICTION FOR SUBDIVISION PLATS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
4. CONSIDER THE NOMINATION AND RECOMMENDATION OF CITIZENS TO A CAMPO SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE LOOP 1/US 183 IMPROVEMENT STUDY. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER AND COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
5. CONSIDER FUNDING FOR PARKS REGISTER AND RESERVATIONS SYSTEM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
6. A. APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) FINANCIAL REPORTING DATABASE SYSTEM WHICH WILL BE USED BY THE TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES (TNR) AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (FM) DEPARTMENTS.
B. AUTHORIZE PURCHASING AGENT AND TEAM TO NEGOTIATE WITH THOMAS KELLY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES, LLC., IN RESPONSE TO RFP NO. PO10033-LB, FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) FINANCIAL REPORTING DATABASE SYSTEM. (TNR AND FM)
7. DISCUSS HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS IN ONE OR MORE PRECINCTS TO DETERMINE NEED AND SUPPORT FOR THE FORMATION OF A GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
8. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR STEINER RANCH PHASE ONE SECTION 4F & G, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
9. CONSIDER REQUEST TO JOIN TEX-21 COALITION - TRANSPORTATION EXCELLENCE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
10. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS AND PERMISSION TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING (THROUGH CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE) FOR THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH, HUMAN, AND VETERANS' SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
B. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
C. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FOR THE 2001 STATE CRIMINAL ALIEN ASSISTANCE GRANT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SOUTHWEST PARKWAY DRAINAGE PROJECT IN THE TRAVIS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
11. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
12. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NUMBER IL010118-DS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF VAN RELATED COSTS FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN (WIC OUTREACH). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
13. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR ON-SITE COMMISSIONED SECURITY GUARD SERVICES, IFB#B010081-MP, TO THE LOW BIDDER, AMERITEX GUARD SERVICES. (DRO AND TCCES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS010042-LB WITH INTELISTAF HEALTH CARE FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SERVICES. (SHERIFF) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT SERVICES, IFB#B010071-MP, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, VALDEZ REMODELING WEATHERIZATION, INC. (HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. DECLARE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. DECLARE 386 SEATS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 263.151 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (FIXED ASSETS) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE A ONE (1) MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO. 2) TO CONTRACT NO. 99T0176-JP, GASTON & SHEEHAN AUCTIONEERS FOR AUCTIONEER SERVICES; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 7/20/99. (TNR DEPT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT PS000149-MQ BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND CONTRACTOR WHICH CHANGES CONTRACTOR NAME FROM PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF TEXAS, INC. TO FAMILY FORWARD, INC., EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2001. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
20. A. APPROVE CHAPTER 17 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE ESTABLISHING THE HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EMPLOYEES;
B. CONSIDER RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS AND RATE STRUCTURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. APPROVE ORDER AMENDING SECTION 31.010 OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW WITHDRAWALS FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT FUND FOR HOSPITAL AND INSURANCE FUND - COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
D. APPROVE BUDGET FOR TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAMS.
E. AUTHORIZE PAYROLL STUFFER TO REMIND EMPLOYEES ABOUT OPEN ENROLLMENT.
21. CONSIDER RULES FOR IMPLEMENTING A TRAVIS COUNTY SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
22. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE ON LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR DISMEMBERMENT (ADD), AND LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE.
23. A. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR GIVE DIRECTION REGARDING THE 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.072
B. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY ACTIONS REGARDING THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR THE GENERAL BUILDING CORE IMPROVEMENTS
C. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY ACTIONS REGARDING THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR THE TAX OFFICE AND ASSIGNMENT OF PARKING.
D. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY ACTIONS REGARDING THE UNIVERSITY SAVINGS BUILDING RENOVATIONS FOR FLOORS TWO THROUGH FOUR AND ASSIGNMENT OF PARKING.
24. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
OTHER ITEMS
25. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
26. A. CONSIDER DRAFT REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE/CONSTABLE PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. RECONSIDER DRAFT REDISTRICTING PLANS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. APPROVE REQUEST BY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5 (MANCHACA) FOR A 30-DAY EXTENSION TO SUBMIT THEIR AUDIT, AS ALLOWED BY THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL AUDIT BE SUBMITTED TO COMMISSIONERS COURT. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
28. CONSIDER APPROPRIATE EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO TRAVIS COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND OTHERS WHO ASSISTED DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
29. DISCUSS CHAPTER I OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, "COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE", AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
30. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR TRAVIS COUNTY STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
31. 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
32. 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
33. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER SETTLEMENT OFFER AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JOSE BALDERAMOS CLAIM (42 U.S.C.§1983 CIVIL RIGHTS). 1
34. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN AUGUSTINA PARDO ET AL. V. TRAVIS COUNTY ET AL. (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY). 1
35. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN JEREMY CAUDLE V. TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS (FRASIER; TEXAS TORT CLAIMS ACT, PERSONAL INJURY). 1
CONSENT ITEMS
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 THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
A. VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 12, 2001; AND
B. VOTING SESSION OF JUNE 19, 2001.
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT FOUR: AMENDED PLAT OF STONEY RIDGE PHASE A2 SECTION VI SUBDIVISION - (AMENDED PLAT - 56 LOTS - 12.42 ACRES - APPERSON ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY CITY OF AUSTIN - COA ETJ. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
C 5. APPROVE A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT IN PRECINCT THREE: MASTERS OF THE HILLS OF LAKEWAY (30 DETACHED UNITS - NO FISCAL - WATER AND SEWAGE SERVICE BY LAKEWAY - LAKEWAY ETJ. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 6. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 36 AND 37, BLOCK 'E', THE FOOT HILLS OF BARTON CREEK - (SHORT FORM PLAT - 2 LOTS - 2.611 ACRES - LOST CREEK BOULEVARD - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
ADJOURN
AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 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 MEETINGS OF MARCH ,2001.
ADJOURN
AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 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)
2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE VISION VILLAGE PROJECT AND RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM CORPORATION ATTORNEY REGARDING CONTRACTS WITH A&R VISION, INC. AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN, AND GIVE DIRECTION, AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER) EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.071
ADJOURN
AGENDA
CAPITAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. CONSIDER CHANGES IN FEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
ADJOURN
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PUBLIC HEARINGS ON DRAFT PLANS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND JUSTICE-OF-THE-PEACE/CONSTABLE PRECINCT BOUNDARIES WILL BE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001 - 7:00 P.M
SATELLITE ONE OFFICE BUILDING
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78724.
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
VILLAGE OF BEE CAVE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1333-A HWY 71 WEST
BEE CAVE, TEXAS 78738
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2001 - 7:00 P.M.
DELL COMMUNITY CENTER
7300 HART LANE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2001 - 6:00 P.M.
TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
314 WEST 11TH STREET
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AND EXPRESS ANY COMMENTS, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, REGARDING THE PROPOSED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OR JP/CONSTABLE PRECINCTS.
AFTER THE COMMISSIONERS COURT HAS DETERMINED COMMISSIONERS AND JP/CONSTABLE PRECINCTS, A PUBLIC HEARING ON ELECTION PRECINCTS WILL BE HELD. APPROPRIATE INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND PROVIDED ON THE COUNTY WEB SITE.
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