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Travis County Commssioners Court
August 28, 2001

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Tuesday, August 28, 2001, 9:00 AM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. RECEIVE INPUT AND DISCUSS THE SETTING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 2002.
Hear the discussion.

 

RESOLUTIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

2. APPROVE PROCLAMATION FOR GARLAND BARNHART ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM TRAVIS COUNTY.
Hear the discussion.

 

CITIZENS COMMUNICATION
Hear the discussion.

 

3. CONSENT ITEMS
Hear the discussion.
(SEE LIST OF CONSENT ITEMS)

 

4. RECEIVE BRIEFING AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ORDER PROHIBITING OUTDOOR BURNING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TRAVIS COUNTY.
Hear the discussion.

5. DISCUSS AND SET ELECTED OFFICIALS' SALARIES FOR FY 2002.
Hear the discussion.

 

PLANNING AND BUDGET DEPT. ITEMS

6. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON GRANT PROPOSALS, APPLICATIONS, CONTRACTS, AND PERMISSIONS TO CONTINUE:

A. APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR THE KENNEDY RIDGE SMALL TOWNS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (STEP) IN THE TRANSPORTATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. THIS APPLICATION CONTINUES THE COMMUNITY PROJECT STARTED IN FY 2000.

B. APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY 2001 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THIS GRANT CONTINUES THE RECEIPT OF THE LONG TERM GRANT FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM.
Hear the discussion.

7. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS.
On consent.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ITEMS

8. CONSIDER SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TO PROVIDE TRAINING/MENTORING SERVICES TO DEAF INTERMEDIARY INTERPRETERS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.

 

JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY ITEMS

9. A. CONSIDER COLLECTION OF SETON HOSPITAL FEES FOR STARFLIGHT SERVICES IN FY 2001, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

B. RECEIVE BRIEFING ON STARFLIGHT FY 2001 REVENUE, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

C. CONSIDER CHANGES TO STARFLIGHT FEE STRUCTURE FOR FY 2002, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

10. A. CONSIDER POLICY ADDITION TO MEDICAL EXAMINER OPERATING PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE RELEASE OF AUTOPSY REPORTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

B. CONSIDER PILOT PROGRAM TO INTRODUCE CPR TRAINING IN SCHOOLS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed until 9/11.

11. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED 9-1-1 PROGRAM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.

12. REVIEW AND APPROVE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THE FEDERAL ITS INTEGRATION PROGRAM FOR COMBINED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.

13. CONSIDER RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL WITH CAPITAL AREA PLANNING COUNCIL FOR PSAP MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT UPGRADE AND TRAINING, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
On consent.

14. RECONSIDER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR TEMPORARY ALLOCATION OF 800 MHz REGIONAL TRUNKED RADIO SYSTEM FREQUENCIES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed until 9/4.

 

TRANSPORTATION & NATURAL RESOURCES ITEMS

15. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS OF CITIZENS BOND ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

16. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO THE LCRA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SUPPORT CHANGES TO THE LCRA WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)
Hear the discussion.

17. NOTIFY COURT OF SATISFACTORY CONSTRUCTION OF THE PRIVATE STREETS FOR RIVER BEND, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.

18. A. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 11, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)

B. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 12 AND 13, TWO SUBDIVISIONS IN PRECINCT 2.

C. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 14, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2.

D. APPROVE A CASH SECURITY AGREEMENT FOR SIDEWALK FISCAL FOR RIVER PLACE SECTION 15, A SUBDIVISION IN PRECINCT 2. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.

 

ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS ITEMS

19. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, 10.043(c) HOLIDAYS, NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME WILL ACCRUE FROM OCTOBER 1 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR. ONLY HOURS OF NON-DESIGNATED HOLIDAY TIME WILL CARRY OVER TO THE NEXT SUCH YEAR, WHICH BEGINS OCTOBER 1, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

20. APPROVE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S (HRMD'S), CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLAN, FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2003.
Hear the discussion.

21. CONSIDER COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITAL INSURANCE PLAN, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed until 9/4.

22. APPROVE PERSONNEL AMENDMENTS.
On consent.

 

PURCHASING OFFICE ITEMS

23. APPROVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT MODIFICATION, AND MAKING OF CONTRACT FOR AWARD FOR TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION CENTER HVAC CHILLERS, IFB #B010091-LD, TO THE LOW BIDDER, ALTURDYNE ENERGY SYSTEMS. (FACILITIES) (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Hear the discussion. (Taken up with Item 24.)

24. REJECT BID RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO INVITATION FOR BID #B010713-DM, TRAVIS COUNTY EXPOSITION ARENA HVAC PROJECT.
Hear the discussion. (Taken up with Item 23.)

25. APPROVE QUANTUM MERUIT CLAIM FOR CITY OF AUSTIN IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,355 FOR EASTSIDE STORY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2000 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2001. (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Hear the discussion.

26. APPROVE AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT NO. 010086-DR, PROJECT SPOTLIGHT GRANT PROGRAM, PROVIDING INTENSIVE SUPERVISION AND SURVEILLANCE FOR YOUTHS TO MEET PROBATIONARY REQUIREMENTS. (JUVENILE COURT) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.

27. APPROVE MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. PS000251-LB, SAFEPLACE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVAL CENTER. (D.A.'S) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
On consent.

28. A. APPROVE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS FACILITIES, IFB NO. B010088-MP, TO THE LOW, QUALIFIED BIDDERS: MAJESTIKLEEN, INC., FOR GROUP I, LINE ITEM 2 (A-C), AND GROUP II, LINE ITEM 4 (A-C), AND K-B CONTRACT CLEANING, INC., FOR GROUP I LINE ITEM 1 (A-C) GROUP I, LINE ITEM 3 (A-C), AND GROUP III, LINE ITEM 5 (A-C). (FACILITIES MGT. AND HOUSING SERVICES) (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)

B. EXCEPT FOR THE GROUPS IN (A) ABOVE, REJECT BID RECEIVED FROM BUILDING AND HOME MAINTENANCE CORP., IFB NO. B010088-MP, JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS FACILITIES.
On consent.

 

OTHER ITEMS

29. TAKE UP AT 1:45 P.M. CONSIDER PROPOSAL TO ADDRESS CIVIL PROCESS DISTRIBUTION AMONG THE FIVE CONSTABLES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

30. DISCUSS STATUS, NECESSARY CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED ISSUES ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM (CJP) PROJECTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
No action necessary.

31. DISCUSS RECOMMENDED LEGISLATIVE INTERIM STUDY TOPICS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Postponed until 9/4.

32. APPROVE BY ORDER THE CREATION OF A JUSTICE COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSESSMENT OF A $4.00 TECHNOLOGY FEE AS A COURT COST FOR MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS IN JUSTICE COURT TO TAKE EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 AND TO CONTINUE UNTIL EXPIRATION ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AS PROVIDED BY LAW. (77TH TEXAS LEGISLATURE, HOUSE BILL 177). (COMMISSIONER GOMEZ)
Hear the discussion.

33. REVIEW AND APPROVE SHERIFF'S OFFICE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS RELATED TO INMATE CROWDING AND STAFFING ISSUES, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

34. REVIEW AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE JOINT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
On consent.

35. A. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES AND TRAVIS COUNTY TO PROVIDE TITLE IV-E FUNDS FOR ALL ALLOWABLE EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN JUDICIAL DETERMINATIONS. (D.A.'S OFFICE)

B. APPROVE FY 2002 CERTIFICATE OF COST ALLOCATION PLAN.
On consent.

36. RENEW INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF TEXAS (OAG) AND THE TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (TCDA) FOR A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY FOR THE TEXAS EXILE PROGRAM.
On consent.

37. APPROVE ORDER ESTABLISHING REGULAR POLLING PLACES FOR THE ELECTION TERM OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2003.
On consent.

38. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES BETWEEN TRAVIS COUNTY AND VILLAGE OF POINT VENTURE. (COMMISSIONER SONLEITNER)
On consent.

39. DISCUSS CHAPTER I OF THE TRAVIS COUNTY CODE, "COMMISSIONERS COURT RULES OF PROCEDURE", AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

40. RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE FOURTH REVENUE ESTIMATE FOR THE FY 2002 BUDGET PROCESS.
Hear the discussion.

41. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST COUNTY FUNDS.
On consent.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
Hear the discussion.

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. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY REGARDING STATUS OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES REQUEST RECEIVED FROM CASABELLA ARCHITECT, INC. FOR AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS TO THE EXPOSITION CENTER, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1 (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)

44. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY ON STATUS OF LEASE SPACE AT PRECINCT THREE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE AND CONSTABLE OFFICES. 1

45. CONSIDER A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT OFFER FOR SALE OF LAND NEEDED TO REBUILD BLUE BLUFF BRIDGE #169, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 2

46. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM THE COUNTY ATTORNEY IN LAKE TRAVIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT V. WILSON, W.E. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

47. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF SAMUELLA COHEN. 1 & 3

48. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION IN: J.C. CARTER V. TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS, ET AL. (CARTER; FRASIER; CIVIL RIGHTS) 1

49. RECEIVE BRIEFING FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO ACCEPT, REJECT OR COUNTER OFFER FOR SETTLEMENT AND/OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION CONCERNING THE MATTER OF RICHARD VANDEVENTER "VAN" HARVEY. 1 AND 3

 

CONSENT ITEMS
Hear the discussion.

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 AUGUST 7, 2001.

C 4. REAPPOINT CLARENCE VOGEL TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #5 BOARD (MANCHACA), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C 5. REAPPOINT JOHN RILEY TO SERVE AS COMMISSIONER ON THE EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #6 BOARD (HUDSON BEND), TERM EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002. (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C 6. APPROVE PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT THREE: THE ENCLAVE AT KOLLMEYER SPRINGS (LONG FORM PLAT - 15 LOTS - 19.99 ACRES - KOLLMEYER DRIVE - FISCAL POSTED WITH TRAVIS COUNTY - SEWAGE SERVICE PROVIDED BY ON-SITE SEWAGE FACILITY - CITY OF LAKEWAY ETJ). (COMMISSIONER BAXTER)

C 7. APPROVE A PLAT FOR RECORDING IN PRECINCT ONE: AUSTIN'S COLONY SECTION THREE - (LONG FORM PLAT - FISCAL WITH CITY OF AUSTIN - 201 LOTS - 37.596 ACRES - AUSTIN'S COLONY BOULEVARD - HORNSBY BEND UTILITY COMPANY WASTEWATER - COA ETJ). (COMMISSIONER DAVIS)
Pulled from the agenda.

The following is an addendum:

A1. CONSIDER SOLE SOURCE EXEMPTION ORDER, DISCUSS RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE ORACLE DATABASE LICENSES AND SUPPORT FROM ORACLE CORPORATION, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Hear the discussion.

ADJOURN

 

AGENDA
NORTHWEST TRAVIS COUNTY
ROAD DISTRICT #3
(GOLDEN TRIANGLE)
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS OF
COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE A MAXIMUM TAX RATE AND PROPOSED FY 2002 ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET.

2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY TREASURER TO INVEST ROAD DISTRICT FUNDS.

ADJOURN
Hear the discussion.

 

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE
CORPORATION
VOTING SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2001
UPON ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
OF COMMISSIONERS COURT

1. APPROVE RELEASE OF LIEN AND REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR REPAYMENT OF HOME PROJECT LOAN #36662000-55, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.

2. APPROVE MINUTES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING OF AUGUST 14, 2001.

ADJOURN
Hear the discussion.

 

TRAVIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
BUDGET WORK SESSIONS
COUNTY DEPTS. BUDGET HEARINGS

314 W. 11 STREET, 1ST FLOOR

COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2001 - 9:00 A.M.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2001 - 1:00 P.M.

DISCUSS REVENUE AND BUDGET ISSUES WITH COUNTY DEPARTMENTS ON THE ABOVE DATES TO DEVELOP THE FY 2002 TRAVIS COUNTY BUDGET.

 

AGENDA
TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
WORK SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2001, 1:30 P.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED FINE AND FEE COLLECTIONS EFFORTS.

2. DISCUSS ISSUES AND BUDGET OF THE PURCHASING OFFICE.

ADJOURN

 

TRAVIS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
VOTING SESSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2001, 9:00 A.M.
314 W. 11TH STREET, 1ST FLOOR
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM

1. HEAR GRIEVANCE APPEAL OF ROBERT W. DAVIS, MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE INVESTIGATOR, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. EXECUTIVE SESSION ALSO, PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT. CODE ANN. 551.074

 

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