Travis County Commssioners Court
July 24, 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
July 24, 2001, 9:00 AM
CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
1. CONSENT ITEMS
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)
JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS
2. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION WITH REGARD TO ORDER PROHIBITING BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
3. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING 9-1-1 RDMT-RELATED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS:
A. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER PHASE III CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
B. APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER PHASE III PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
C. APPROVE A LEASE AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF LEASE WITH CITY OF AUSTIN FOR COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER LONG-TERM LEASE.
PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT ITEMS
4. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:
A. APPROVE GRANT AMENDMENT TO THE FOOD STAMP OUTREACH GRANT FROM THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO AMEND THE GRANT BUDGET TO ALLOW FUNDS TO BE SPENT ON ADVERTISING.
B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS FOR SENIORS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
C. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT TO RENEW THE GRANT FOR FY'02 WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES FOR THE HEALTHY FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM IN THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
D. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE FOR THE SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (TNR).
5. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS
6. DISCUSS INITIAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT VIDEO CONFERENCING PILOT PROJECT IN TRAVIS COUNTY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
7. CONSIDER ITEMS CONCERNING COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
8. RECEIVE STATUS REPORT FROM E-COMMERCE COMMITTEE.(COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
9. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING LIABILITY CLAIM RECOMMENDATION:
A. CAROL ENNIS - DENY
10. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS
11. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE RISK INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, RFP P010050-OJ, TO THE SOLE QUALIFIED RESPONDENT, RECORDABLES, INC. (HRMD) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
12. A. DISCLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH KEY PERSON (SPOUSE), DISCUSS ORDER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DISCRETIONARY CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 32.004(f) OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY ETHICS POLICY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MODIFYING EXISTING CONTRACT PS000127-MQ WITH BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - (STEPHEN WILLIAMS), AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
B. DISCUSS INSURANCE REQUIREMENT FOR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK (CAN) CONTRACT AGENCIES, POLICY REGARDING WAIVER OF INSURANCE AND RELATED ISSUES.
13. A. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000047-TS, CAPITAL IDEA, INC. FOR PROVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RELATED SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $106,000.
B. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT # IL010065-JS WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES THROUGH CAPITAL IDEA, INC. COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
14. APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. PS010162-DS WITH SARAH CORTEZ FOR SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT COUNSELING FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS. (JUVENILE PROBATION) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
15. APPROVE PURCHASE OF HIGH SPEED DUPLEX SCANNER AND SOFTWARE OFF STATE CATALOG (QISV) FROM THE SECOND LOW OFFEROR, APPLIED DATA RESOURCES, AND REJECT THE LOW OFFER. (RECORDS MANAGEMENT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
16. APPROVE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES UNDER STATE TERM CONTRACT. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
17. APPROVE PURCHASE OF FORD TRUCK FROM THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, IL 98-98858; APPROVED ON 1/27/98. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
18. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000331-LB WITH A BETTER COURT REPORTING SERVICE, INC FOR COURT REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE LITIGATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER. (COUNTY ATTORNEY) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
19. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - PHASE A, IFB# B010712-DM, TO THE LOW QUALIFIED BIDDER, BARECKY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
20. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEPTIC AND HOLDING TANK SERVICES, IFB# B010085-MP, TO THE SOLE BIDDER, CAPTEX, INC. (TNR) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
21. APPROVE A 12-MONTH EXTENSION (MODIFICATION NO.3) TO CONTRACT NO. 98T0273-OJ, FALCON INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR AVIATION INSURANCE COVERAGE; CONTRACT APPROVED ON 9/15/98. (RISK MNGT.) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT ITEMS
22. A. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. DISCUSS FISCAL IMPACT OF COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND SELECT OPTIONS TO INCLUDE IN PUBLIC INFORMATION BROCHURE.
C. CONSIDER DRAFT BROCHURE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
23. A. APPROVE A PHASING AGREEMENT WITH CONTINENTAL HOMES OF TEXAS, L.P. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GASTON-SHELDON PHASE ONE SUBDIVISION. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
B. APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR GASTON-SHELDON SECTION ONE SUBDIVISION; AND
C. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT TWO: GASTON-SHELDON SUBDIVISION SECTION ONE - (LONG FORM PLAT - 229 LOTS - 52.599 ACRES - DESSAU ROAD - FISCAL POSTED WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY NORTHTOWN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
24. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR CANYON RIDGE SPRINGS PHASE ONE, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT TWO. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS
25. DISCUSS REVISED PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR CONTRACT NUMBER PS01049-DS BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY AND THE AUSTIN PROJECT TO IMPLEMENT THE YOUTH AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
OTHER ITEMS
26. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
27. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE THIRD REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2002 BUDGET PROCESS.
28. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND KIDS EXCHANGE TO ALLOW COURT-ORDERED VISITATION EXCHANGE SERVICES AT THE OFFICES OF THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND THE CONSTABLE OF PRECINCT THREE.
29. DISCUSS CHAPTER I OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, "COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE", AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
30. 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
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. APPROVE OR REJECT PROPOSED FARMERS' MARKET LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SASHA LIFSHITZ, D/B/A SASHA - A PERSONAL CHEF. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER) 2
33. DISCUSS, APPROVE OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE AMENDMENT BETWEEN HARRY WHITTINGTON, D/B/A TRAVIS PROPERTIES AND TRAVIS COUNTY FOR OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT 209 WEST 9TH STREET. 2
34. DISCUSS, APPROVE, OR TAKE ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE LEASE PROPOSAL FOR PARKING SPACES AT 9TH AND LAVACA. 2
35. 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, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2
36. CONSIDER COUNTER-OFFER PROPOSAL FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND ADJOINING SOUTHEAST METRO PARK IN PRECINCT 4, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ) 2
37. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING CLAIM FILED BY CHRISTOPHER BEDFORD (FRASIER; CLAIM.) 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 ACCEPTANCE OF DEDICATION OF STREET AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES IN COMMONS FORD CANYON AND REDUCTION OF FISCAL, IN PRECINCT THREE. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
C 4. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 19 AND 20 SCENIC BROOK ESTATES SECTION ONE - (AMENDED PLAT - 1 LOT - 2.617 ACRES - ROCK WAY DRIVE - NO FISCAL REQUIRED - SEWAGE SERVICE TO BE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF AUSTIN ETJ.) (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
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AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3 (GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 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, JULY 24, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT
1. A. REVIEW HOME CLOSING PROCEDURES WITH THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTED HOUSING PROGRAM, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LETTER THAT THE BUYER AND THE CORPORATION WOULD SIGN WHEN CLOSING ON A HOUSE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INVOICE FROM HOMEPLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS OF MAY 22 AND 29, 2001.
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TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
1. DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR RESPONDING TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (HAZMAT) INCIDENTS.
2. DISCUSS PROPOSED FACILITIES FOR TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RURAL CENTERS AND HEALTH CLINICS.
3. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES REGARDING THE TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER: (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
A. REVENUE PROJECTION IN FY 2001;
B. PROPOSED RATE INCREASES IN FY 2002;
C. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH STAR OF TEXAS RODEO AND CREDITS FOR FY 2001;
D. PROPOSED REORGANIZATION; AND
E. UPDATE ON HVAC IMPROVEMENTS.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROPOSED 2001
TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM
NORTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2001, 6:00 P.M.
PRECINCT ONE SATELLITE SERVICE CENTER
9301 JOHNNY MORRIS ROAD
SOUTHEAST TRAVIS COUNTY
THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2001, 6:00 P.M.
BATY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2191 FARO STREET
SOUTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2001, 7:00 P.M.
VILLAGE OF BEE CAVES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
13333 W. HWY 71
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2001, 6:00 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
NORTHERN TRAVIS COUNTY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2001, 7:00 P.M.
CONNALLY HIGH SCHOOL
13212 NORTH LAMAR
THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT IS INVITING RESIDENTS OF TRAVIS COUNTY TO ATTEND A SERIES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO PROVIDE INPUT INTO THE PROPOSED 2001 TRAVIS COUNTY BOND PROGRAM. WE INVITE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS.
A CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, APPOINTED BY THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT, REPRESENTING ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTY, CONSIDERED THE NEED FOR A BOND PROGRAM, AND RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS:
* APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES OF ARTERIAL AND COLLECTOR ROADWAY CAPACITY PROJECTS
* BRIDGE & LOW-WATER CROSSING REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
* SUBDIVISION STORMWATER 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 FOR THE COUNTY PROJECTS HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2001.
Last Modified: Thursday, April 10, 2003 11:17 AM