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 17, 2001, 9:30 A.M.

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

1. PURCHASING

A) Discussion to declare miscellaneous furniture surplus, authorize a Sealed Bid Sale, advertising, approval to dispose of unsold items for scrap metal.

B) Discussion of specifications and authority to advertise for Road Signs, Bid #03-01-1418.

2. BUDGET

A) Discussion of the creation and appointment of a Bilingual Documentation Committee to assist with translation of documents, and additional assignments.

B) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101200 to transfer funds from within the County-Wide Technology and from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for Computer Software for County-Wide Technology in the amount of $15,259.

C) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101220 to transfer funds from Non-Departmental Unappropriated Contingency for various utility line items for Food Lion Building in the amount of $14,059.

D) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101230 to increase revenues and allocate State Training Fees for Criminal District Attorney, Constables Precincts 1-6, and Fire Marshall in the amount of $9,634.

E) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101240 for Operating Equipment for License & Weight in the amount of $725.

F) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101250 for Operating Supplies for License & Weight in the amount of $450.

G) Discussion of Budget Amendment Request #101270 to increase revenues and allocate expenditures for various line items and the creation of a new line item for county purposes for FY 2000-2001 for emergency Management in the amount of $31,258.

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.

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 - County Judge.

F) Discussion of acceptance of the completion of Commissioner Mitchell's continuing education requirements - Commissioner Precinct #3.

G) Discussion of a Resolution establishing the Denton County DWI Task Force - County Judge.

H) Discussion of a Resolution of a strategic plan encouraging Boeing's relocation to Denton County - County Judge.

5. LEGAL

A) Discussion of Modifications to the Contract between Denton County, Texas and Halff Associates, Inc., for Engineering Services for SH 121 Main Lanes West of I-35 Project. (Briefing 04-10-01)

B) 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, and 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). (Briefing 04-10-01)

C) Discussion of Termination of the Agreement between County and Engineer between Denton County, Texas, and Halff Associates, Inc., for the IH-35 E Ramp Project.

D) Discussion of a) Determination that the IH-35 Ramp Improvement Project [No. 7452] under the Better, Safer Roads Program is being funded from other sources; b) Declaration that the Interest Earning of $33,000 from the 1991 Bond Funds for Said Project are Excess Funds and no longer needed for said project; and c) Allocation of said Excess Funds to the FM 3040 Improvement Project.

E) Discussion of a) Determination that the IH-35 Ramp Improvement Project [No. 7452] under the Better, Safer Roads Program is being funded from other sources; b) Declaration that the Funds for said Project are Excess Funds and no longer needed for said Projects; and c) Allocation of said Excess Funds to the FM 3040 Improvement Project.

F) Discussion of a) the Project and b) the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County, Texas, and the Town of Clark for City Limit Sign Installation.

G) Discussion of the Trade Contract Agreement No. 90-9499/Bid No. 05-00-1335 between Denton County and Overhead Door Company of Fort Worth for the Pre-Trial Center, Enforcement Center, Kitchen Expansion, Canopy Addition, and Security Enhancements.

6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND MEETINGS

A) May 15, 2001, 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Court Meeting.

B) May 15, 2001, 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing, Replat, Precinct Four.

C) June 5, 2001, Financial Management System Project with STW, Inc.

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.