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Agenda for Commissioners Court - Regular Session

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
April 12, 2022
9:30 A.M.
The Commissioners Court of Williamson County, Texas will meet in regular session in the Commissioners Courtroom, 710 Main Street, in Georgetown, Texas to consider the following items:
 
1.
Review and approval of minutes.
 
2.
Hear County Auditor concerning invoices, bills, Quick Check Report, wire transfers and electronic payments submitted for payment and take appropriate action including, but not limited to approval for payment provided said items are found by the County Auditor to be legal obligations of the county.
 
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda includes non-controversial and routine items that the Court may act on with one single vote. The Judge or a Commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda in order that the court discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
( Items 3 – 24 )
 
3.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the All District Courts.
 

Fiscal Impact


4.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving compensation changes, position titles changes, position grade changes and any corresponding line item transfers.
 

Attachments

 
5.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on granting the Purchasing Department authority to dispose of the attached list of Assets through Destruction, pursuant to Tx. Local Gov't Code 263.152.  
 

Attachments

 
6.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of The Peace, Pct.1, March 2022 Monthly Report, in compliance with Code of Criminal Proc. 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
7.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to approve Justice of the Peace, Pct. 4, March 2022 Monthly Report in compliance with Code of Crim. Proc. § 103.005.
 

Attachments

 
8.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action adding the following department and department representative to the County Risk Committee. Shantelle Brannon - Emergency Management
 
9.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Separate Written Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the City of Taylor, Texas regarding the City and County Participation in the design, construction and costs related to the County Road 401 Construction Project in compliance with §791.014 of the Texas Government Code, otherwise known as the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
 

Attachments

 
10.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a six-month contract extension with Certified Payments in order to allow additional time to prepare criteria for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for a new Request for Proposals.
 

Attachments

 
11.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Medical Supplies for Williamson County Jail under IFB #22IFB97.
 
12.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving the purchase of additional servers for the Jail camera system from Ingram Technologies, LLC., in the amount of $95,660.00, pursuant to DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-4132, and authorizing the execution of the agreement.
 

Attachments

 
13.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement for Electronic Bidding and Contract Management software with Bonfire Interactive Ltd., for an annual amount of $51,549.99, as per DIR Contract #4363, and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
 

Attachments

 
14.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed proposals for Champion Park Parking Lot, under RFP #22RFP90. Funding source for P552.
 
15.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving agreement between Williamson County and Christopher Gossett d/b/a Gossett Construction to provide installation of tile at the Williamson County Berry Springs Park, in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,000.00, and authorizing the execution of this agreement.
 

Attachments

 
16.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed responses for RFP Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) River Ranch Park Closeout, under RFP #22RFP98. Funding source is P315.
 
17.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Agreement for Design & Engineering Services with Johnston, LLC for the Jail/CJC Master Plan (P432.)  Due to changes in classification of this project, the contract is being extended Ninety-Four days (94) for a new termination date of July 8, 2022.  Point of contact is Trenton Jacobs, County Architect.
 

Attachments

 
18.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Corrugated Metal Pipe, under #22IFB93.
 
19.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for Aggregates Surface Treatment Type D, under IFB #22IFB99.
 
20.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action to authorize County Judge to sign termination notice letter for contract IFB #T4442 previously approved on agenda March 22, 2022, item #40. 
 

Attachments

 
21.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Supplemental Work Authorization No 1 to Work Authorization No 1 under Williamson County Contract between HDR Engineering Inc. and Williamson County dated March 10, 2020 for On Call Traffic Engineering Services. This supplemental is to extend the expiration date to September 30, 2024 and increase the maximum amount payable to $75,000.00. Funding source: 01.0200.0210.004100.
 

Attachments

 
22.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise and receive sealed bids for IFB #22IFB96 CR 404 Hutto 24 Inch Water Line Realignment. Funding Source is P360.
 
23.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approval of the final plat for the Santa Rita Ranch Phase 2A Section 4 subdivision – Precinct 2.
 

Attachments

 
24.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on approving a license agreement with Parkside on the River Master Community, Inc. – Precinct 3.
 

Attachments

 
REGULAR AGENDA
 
25.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution proclaiming April 10-16, 2022, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Williamson County and recognize Andrew Sauceda for receiving the 2022 Texas APCO Technical Professional of the Year Award. 
 

Attachments

 
26.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Proclamation recognizing April 10-16, 2022 as National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.
 

Attachments

 
27.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues for Park Donations. 
 

Fiscal Impact


28.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures for Park Donations. 
 

Fiscal Impact


29.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment acknowledging additional revenues for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


30.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment acknowledging additional expenditures for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Donation Fund.
 

Fiscal Impact


31.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional revenues to the General Fund and commit these funds as part of the CIP Program. 
 

Fiscal Impact


32.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on an order declaring an emergency and a grave necessity due to unforeseeable circumstances and approve a budget amendment to acknowledge additional expenditures to the General Fund. 
 

Fiscal Impact


33.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Parks Department and commit these funds as part of the CIP Program. 
 

Fiscal Impact


34.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on a line item transfer for the Facilities Management Department and commit these funds as part of the CIP Program. 
 

Fiscal Impact


35.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on approving an allocation of $50,000,000 to ROW and a 2021 Tax Anticipation Note budget transfer to transfer $50,000,000 from P578 (2021 TAN Non-Departmental) to P588 (TAN ROW). 
 
36.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action to approve an exception to the 15% rule in advance and request FY '23 "position conversion" (PCN0082) in the District Attorney's Office.
 
37.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the overall plan design for changes to Emergency Communications regarding the dispatch of law enforcement and shared support.
 

Attachments

 
38.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on awarding RFP #22RFP72 Billing Services for EMS to the highest scoring proposer, EMS Management & Consultants, Inc., and authorizing the execution of the agreement. 
 

Attachments

 
39.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action for Juvenile Services to accept a $29,000 grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife to provide outdoor programs for youth. 
 

Attachments

 
40.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $142,048.42 for Project 3866 Forest North Drainage Improvements Phase 3 (DeNucci Constructors) P:225 Funding Source: Road Bond.
 

Attachments

 
41.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action regarding Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $302,109.20 for Project 1810-265-North Mays Extension (Capital Excavation) P: 224 Funding Source: Road Bond.
 

Attachments

 
42.
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the RM 2243 Improvement Grant Application.
 

Attachments

 
43.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Prelude Ventures, LLC for 0.288 acres of right of way needed for the Hero Way project (Parcel 318). Funding Source: Road Bonds P326
 

Attachments

 
44.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a Real Estate Contract with Aaronson Tierra, LLC a Texas limited liability company for 0.8518 acres of right of way needed on the CR 245 project (Parcel 11). Funding Source: Road Bonds P353
 

Attachments

 
45.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on 1 claim for moving expenses related to the right of way acquisition on Sam Bass Road--Parcel 13. Funding Source: Road Bonds P462
Unit O65-Kirkpatrick
 

Attachments

 
46.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a real estate contract with Ashby Capital Investments, LLC for 155+- acres needed for future right of way on Corridor F, CR 214 extension to US 183 and Corridor I. Funding Source: Tax Anticipation Notes P588.
 

Attachments

 
47.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.255 acres) required for the construction of CR 401, and take appropriate action. (Taylor 47 Business, LLC a Texas limited liability company/Parcel 4). Funding Source: Road Bonds P390
 

Attachments

 
48.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on a resolution determining the necessity and authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn (2.787 acres) required for the construction of CR 401, and take appropriate action. (C. Ernest Lawrence Family Limited Partnership) Funding Source: Road Bonds P390
 

Attachments

 
49.
Discuss, consider and take any appropriate action relating to the submission of matters affecting Williamson County to members of the United States Congressional Delegations.
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION
"The Commissioners Court for Williamson County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultations with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices) and 551.087 (Deliberations regarding Economic Development Negotiations)."
 
50.
Discuss real estate matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per VTCA Govt. Code sec. 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Estate Property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with third person.)
A.    Real Estate Owned by Third Parties
   Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential purchase or lease of property owned by third parties
    a)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for SW 183 and SH 29 Loop. 
    b)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 176 at RM 2243
    c)    Discuss the acquisition of real property: CR 278
    d)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for County Facilities.
    e)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for Seward Junction SE and SW Loop. 
    f)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for SH 29 @ DB Wood.
    g)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 366. 
    h)    Discuss Somerset Road Districts No. 3 & 4 reimbursements for acquisition & construction of Reagan Blvd.
    i)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for CR 111.
    j)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for Corridor H
    k)    Discuss the acquisition of real property for future SH 29 corridor. 
    l)     Discuss the acquisition of real property for the expansion of Ronald Reagan at IH 35.
    m)   Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor C.
    n)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor F.
    o)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Corridor D.
    p)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for SE Loop/Corridor A. 
    q)    Discuss the acquisition of right-of-way for Reagan extension.
    r)     Discuss the acquisition of real property near Justice Center. 
    s)    Discuss the acquisition of drainage/detention easements for real property North of WMCO Juvenile Detention Center
    t)     Discuss the acquisition of the MKT Right of Way
    u)    Discuss acquisition of drainage easement in relation to County Road 176
    v)    Discuss acquisition of right of way for Corridor E.


B.   Property or Real Estate owned by Williamson County
      Preliminary discussions relating to proposed or potential sale or lease of property owned by the County
    a)    Discuss County owned real estate containing underground water rights and interests.
    b)    Discuss possible uses of property owned by Williamson County on Main St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. (Formerly occupied by WCCHD)
    c)    Discuss property usage at Longhorn Junction
    d)    Discuss the sale of excess ROW at San Gabriel Parkway and Mel Mathis Ave. 
    e)    Discuss county owned property located at Ed Schmidt Boulevard Hutto, Texas
    f)     Discuss the sale of property located at 900 S Main St., Taylor, 76574
    g)    Discuss the sale of 106 Dana Drive, Hutto, Texas
    h)    Discuss the sale of property located adjacent to the existing Williamson County EMS Bay/SO and MOT building at 1801 E. Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas

C.     Discuss the Williamson County Reimbursement Agreement for Construction of San Gabriel Blvd. and New Hope Road with the City of Leander and TIRZ #1
D.     Discuss the Cobb Cavern Conservation Easement Amendment and potential acquisition.
 
51.
Discussion regarding economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.087:
        Business prospect(s) that may locate or expand within Williamson County.
    a)   Project Red Hot Chili Pepper
    b)   Project Flex Power
    c)   Project Pearson Ranch
    d)   Project Fittipaldi 
    e)   Project Venture
    f)    Project 007
    g)   Project Acropolis
 
52.
Discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other confidential attorney-client legal matters (EXECUTIVE SESSION as per Section 551.071, Texas Government Code, "Consultation with Attorney"), including the following:

a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1.  Civil Action No. 1:18-cv-49; Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
2.  Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3.  Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.;  In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
6.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB; Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395 th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0372-C425; Ryan Gallagher, Contestant v. Bill Gravell, In his official capacity as Williamson County Judge; 425th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
1.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
d. Claims:
 
e. Other:
1.  Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3.  Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
 
53.
Discuss security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Texas Gov't Code Section 2059.055(b); and/or (3)  the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. (Executive Session as per Texas Gov't. Code § 551.089).
 
54.
Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline and/or dismissal of Williamson County officers, directors, employees and/or positions, including but not limited to conducting deliberation and discussion pertaining to annual reviews of department heads and appointed officials (Executive Session as per Tex. Gov. Code Section 551.074 – Personnel Matters).
 
REGULAR AGENDA (continued)
 
55.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning economic development.
 
56.
Discuss and take appropriate action concerning real estate.
 
57.
Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on pending or contemplated litigation, settlement matters and other legal matters, including the following:

a. General:
1. Litigation or claims or potential litigation or claims against the County or by the County
2. Status Update-Pending Cases or Claims
3. Employee/personnel related matters
4. Other confidential attorney-client matters, including contracts and certain matters related to county defense issues in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body within the attorney/client relationship clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Litigation:
1.  Civil Action No. 1:18-cv-49; Troy Mansfield v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
2.  Cause No. 19-0850-C368; County of Williamson vs. Purdue Pharma, LP et al.; In the District Court of Williamson County, Texas
3.  Civil Action No. 1:20-cv-00842; SonWest Co. v. J. Terron Evertson, in his official capacity as Williamson County Engineer, et al.;  In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
4.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-74; Scott Phillip Lewis v. Williamson County, Texas; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
5.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00172-LY; Charles William Thornburg v. Williamson County, Texas, Robert Chody, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
6.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00275; Big Fish Entertainment LLC v. Williamson County Sheriff's Office et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
7.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Imani Nembhard v. Williamson County, Robert Chody and Christopher Pisa; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
8.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00350; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County, Robert Chody, Mark Luera, Steve Deaton, et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
9.  Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-480; Gloria Cowin, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Patrick Dupre, v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
10. Civil Action No. 1:21-00481-LY; Marquina Gilliam-Hicks v. Sean Feldman, In his individual capacity, and Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
11. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-615; Bernardo Acosta v. Williamson County; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
12. Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-00834; Skylar Leal vs Williamson County and Lorenzo Hernandez; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
13. Civil Action No. 5:21-cv-1223-FB; Isabel Longoria and Cathy Morgan v. Warren K. Paxton et al.; In the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division
14. Cause No. 22-0159-C395; Gary Watsky v. Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason et al.; In the 395 th District Court of Williamson County, Texas
15. Cause No. 2022CI0574; Chris Noel Carlin v. Jacquelyn F. Callanen, et al.; 408th District Court, Bexar County, Texas
16. Cause No. 22-0372-C425; Ryan Gallagher, Contestant v. Bill Gravell, In his official capacity as Williamson County Judge; 425th Judicial District Court, Williamson County, Texas
c. EEOC/TWC matters:
1.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-00812 – S.H.
2.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-00920 – K.B.
3.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01357 – J.G.
4.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01145 – G.H.
5.  EEOC Charge #451-2021-01742 – J.R.
d. Claims:
 
e. Other:
1.  Legal matters and claims relating to the City of Austin purchasing property in Williamson County for purposes of operating temporary or permanent housing of homeless in Williamson County.
2.  Legal matters pertaining to the Emergency Communications Department.
3.  Legal matters pertaining to the GardaWorld contract.
 
58.
 
59.
Comments from Commissioners.
 
60.
Public Comment Period. The Commissioners Court will conduct a Public Comment Period to allow members of the public to address the Court regarding matters pertaining to or affecting Williamson County but that do not appear as an Agenda Item on a meeting's Agenda.  During such Public Comment Period, speakers shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes to make his/her remarks and the maximum overall discussion time allowed for the Public Comment Period, regardless of the number of members of the public wishing to address the Court during such period, shall be limited to ten (10) minutes.  Speaking time, to the extent possible, will be evenly allocated among speakers should more than five (5) speakers desire to speak during the Public Comment Period.  Please note that the members of the Court may not comment at the meeting about matters that are not on the agenda.
 

_________________________
Bill Gravell, Jr., County Judge


This notice of meeting was posted in the locked box located on the south side of the Williamson County Courthouse, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 8th day of April 2022 at 5:00 P.M. and remained posted for at least 72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.