Denton County, Texas, Seal

* * * * * Notice of Public Meeting
Denton County Commissioners Court
Courthouse on the Square
110 West Hickory, Denton, Texas
* * * * * Briefing Agenda


Tuesday, April 10, 2001, 9:30 A.M.

* * * * * Please turn off all audible pagers and cellular phones, $5.00 fine. * * * * *

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion of renewal of bid for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-99-1201, To Martin Marietta for $3.00 per ton Origin and $8.52 per ton Destination.

B) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Flexible Base (Grade 1, Type A), Bid #03-01-1416.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101180 for prior year purchases for various County Departments in the amount of $619,134.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101190 for Service Contracts and HVAC Supplies for County Operations including the transfer of funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency in the amount of $23,550.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101210 for Contract Labor and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for Juvenile Detention in the amount of $607.

3. PUBLIC WORKS

A) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding project development, construction progress and change orders to Denton County Building Projects - Commissioners Court.

B) Discussion of any appropriate action regarding ongoing, planned, and proposed county and state transportation projects; Denton County's Better Safer Roads Program; and any necessary act ion regarding the modification of the Denton County Master Thoroughfare Plan - Commissioners Court.

C) Discussion of May 15, 2001, 9:15 a.m. as date and time to conduct a Public Hearing to consider and approve the Replat of Lot 1, Block B, Breezy Acres Estates, Precinct 4.

4. OTHER DEPARTMENTS

A) Discussion of Denton County boards and committees - Commissioners Court.

B) Discussion of the77th Legislative Session - Commissioners Court.

C) Discussion of Denton County Redistricting 2001.

1) Splitting and Realigning Voter Precincts.
2) Redistricting of County Commissioners Precincts.
3) Potential Redistricting of Justice of the Peace and Constables Precincts - County Judge

D) Discussion of ongoing Economic Development projects - County Judge.

E) Discussion regarding recommendations for revisions to Tax Abatement Policy.

F) Discussion of Building Usage requested by Debra Johnson for the use of the 1896 Room and Hallway for Saturday, May 5, 2001 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 6, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of set-up for Senior Tea.

G) Discussion of Building Usage requested by Chin Uei Ong for the use of the 1896 Room, Commissioners Courtroom, Conference Room, and 3rd floor balcony for Saturday, May 19, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. until Midnight and Sunday, May 20, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a wedding rehearsal and wedding.

H) Discussion of update on Financial Management System project with STW, Inc. - Information Services.

5. LEGAL

A) Discussion of Modifications to the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for Engineering Services for the SH 121 Main Lanes West of I-35 Project.

B) Discussion of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9560/Bid No. 11-00-1397 between Denton County and Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements.

C) Discussion of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9564/Bid No. 11-00-1398 between Denton County and Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements.

D) Discussion of Advertising Contract between Denton County, Texas and KnightRidder.com.

E) Discussion of Formal Resolution directing the dissolution of the Denton County Industrial Development Corporation.

F) Discussion of a) Resolution authorizing participation in the development and construction of the widening of FM 3040 (From FM 2499 to Edmonds Lane) and b) Local Transportation Project Advanced Funding Agreement for a Surface Transportation Program - Urban Mobility Project between Denton County, Texas, the Town of Flower Mound, City of Lewisville and the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation for the widening of FM 3040 (From FM 2499 to Edmonds Lane).

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) April 17, 2001 - Deadline for voter precinct changes.

B) April 17, 2001 - 9:10 a.m. - Public Hearing - Special Use Permit

C) April 17, 2001 - 9:15 a.m. - Public Hearing - Replat

D) July 10, 2001 - Presentation of Recommended Budget by Budget Office, 1:30 p.m.

E) July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2001 - Budget Workshops with Commissioners Court.

F) September 4, 2001 Public Hearing, 11:00 a.m. - Adopt the 2001 - 2002 Budget and Tax Rate.

 

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids of services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired; readers; or large print or are requested to contact the Aide to the Court at 940-349-2830 two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Braille is not available.