RAY ASSOCIATES, Inc. """ ~~/
' The Public Management Company ~ ~%~k
508 West 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-4699
April 10, 1992
The Honorable Glenn K. Holekamp
Commissioner, Precinct #3
Kerr County Courthouse
700 Main
Kerrville, Texas 78028
Dear Commissioner Holekamp:
Enclosed are copies of Ray Associates, Inc.'s proposal to provide personnel
management services for Kerr County.
We have enjoyed our previous work for the county and look forward to the opportunity
to provide additional services.
Sincerely,
Katherine Bennett Ray
Ray Associates, Inc.
KBR:sIs
Enclosures
PROPOSAL
Personnel Management
System Components
Prepared for:
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS
Ray Associates, Inc.
508 West 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-4699
Aprll 10, 1992
RAY ASSOCIATES, INC.
508 West 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478-4699
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Ray Associates, Inc., is a public management consulting firm that works primarily for local
governments. Since the firm's inception in 1977, personnel and human resources
management services have consistently comprised a major portion of the firm's contractual
engagements. Products of previous engagements include personnel records systems,
classification and pay plans, salary and benefits surveys, personnel policies and procedures,
position descriptions Qob summaries), employee handbooks, recruitment and selection
procedures, reorganization plans, affirmative action programs, performance planning and
evaluation systems, and the development and conduct of training for local government officials
and employees.
Ray Associates also offers direct management services to public agencies in which our
employees work directly in a client's program or activity on a temporary basis. Involvement
in these activities provides practical day-to-day experience which we believe enriches our
more standard consulting studies in the areas of general management, personnel or human
resource management, and financial planning and control.
PREVIOUS WORK FOR KERB COUNTY
Ray Associates is thoroughly familiar with the operations, budget, and personnel system of
Kerr County. In 1985, the firm prepared personnel policies, job descriptions, a pay plan, and
other personnel documents for the county and also conducted a salary survey.
In 1986, we were again engaged by the county to conduct a study related to the opening and
staffing of the Juvenile Detention Center. This work included a survey of other detention
centers, preparation of selected job descriptions, and a salary survey for selected positions.
Ray Associates will begin any new engagement for Kerr County with this foundation of
information and knowledge about Kerr County operations, staffing, and finance.
PRACTICAL PRODUCTS; IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE
In its professional work, Ray Associates places a premium on practical products tailored to the
needs of each governmental client. We give special attention to orientation of the Jurisdiction's
governing officials, managers, and employees as to the use of completed work. Both of these
rules will be followed in this engagement. That is to say, we will not only make
PRACTICAL PRODUCTS; IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE (Continued)
recommendations, but will also provide components of the human resources management
system in a form ready for adoption. In this instance, for example, products will Include a
comprehensive classification and pay system with a new pay schedule and procedures for
administration, salary survey comparison charts of each surveyed position for which there was
accurate data, technical assistance and training, and a final management letter.
A representative sample of county government clients that have adopted personnel and
human resources management system components proposed by Ray Associates, Inc.,
includes the following:
• Guadalupe County (Judge Jim Sagebiel, 512-379-4188)
• Kerr County (Court-at-Law Judge Bill Baskette, 512-256-6711)
• Nueces County (Judge Robert Barnes, 512-888-0444)
• Polk County (Judge John Thompson, 409-327-8113)
• Travis County (Pam Reed, 512-463-7830 [texas Water Commission])
• Texas Association of Counties (Sam Seale, 512-478-8753)
A complete list of clients, the services provided to each, and contact persons and telephone
numbers are presented in the last section of this proposal.
KNOWLEDGE OF PERSONNEL LAW/TECHNICAL SKILL
Ray Associates, Inc., continuously monitors personnel law changes through review of state
and federal legislative enactments and court decisions as published in various periodicals
which are updated weekly.
Susan Beaudoin has extensive experience in local government and private sector
management assignments and has performed each of the requested system components for
other county clients. She is also the firm's specialist on the Americans With Disabilities Act
(ADA). She has assisted local government clients meet the employment requirements of ADA
and has made presentations to local government managers and supervisors on this topic.
Katherine Bennett Ray is a former staff member of the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment
Commission. She follows closely changes in federal laws that impact local government
employees. She has assisted several Texas counties with implementing changes to comply
with the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act and has taught workshops on this and other major
changes in local govemment personnel requirements. She is also credited for her assistance
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KNOWLEDGE OF PERSONNEL LAWRECHNICAL SKILL (Continued)
in the 1989 revision of the Texas Municipal League Leadership Information series on
Personnel Administration.
James F. Ray monitors state law changes that affect local government policies and
procedures. His work includes active tracking of proposed personnel law changes when the
Texas Legislature is in session.
The firm also utilizes the services of Seth Searcy III, attorney-at-law, who is a former staff
attorney for the Texas Legislative Council and has taught at The University of Texas School
of Law_ Ray Associates, in cooperation with Mr. Searcy, published a 1985 report on Texas
Labor Standards Act and Termination of Ten!!rari i=m~y~Y, which has been widely
circulated to Texas local governments. Additionally, the firm uses the services of Bettye
Springer, an attorney with Haynes & Boone in Fort Worth. Ms. Springer specializes in
personnel and labor law and has conducted numerous personnel law seminars for employers.
TEXAS FIRM: AUSTIN LOCATION
Ray Associates is a Texas firm with headquarters in Austin, Texas. Our location in Austin,
with offices near the state capitol, gives us easy access to state agencies that provide
assistance to or maintain information on local governments. It also allows regular contact with
the Texas Association of Counties and other statewide local government associations. In
addition, Ray Associates, Inc., has an ongoing contract with the TML Intergovernmental Risk
Pool for personnel-related technical assistance and has served as the state coordinative office
of the Texas Association of Regional Councils since 1977 and the Texas Recreation and Park
Society since 1989.
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STATEMENT OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED
INTRODUCTION
Kerr County, Texas, has requested that Ray Associates, Inc., submit a proposal for outside
consulting services in the conduct of an update on several components of the county's
existing personnel management system.
Each element of work requested by Kerr County has been performed recently by Ray
Associates in assignments for other Texas counties.
CONSULTING APPROACH
Ray Associates' approach to consulting is practical and directed toward the implementation of
our findings and recommendations. A project is not successful to us unless our
recommendations have been implemented. We have developed a consulting style in support
of this philosophy that emphasizes:
• A team spirit toward the engagement, with the client always an active member of the
team.
• Careful project organization and control. We are convinced that it is the discipline of
good planning and supervision that pays off in superior pertormance by our consultants
and the client personnel with whom we work. All of our engagements are actively
supervised and directed by a principal in the firm.
• Rigid quality control reviews which assure high quality results.
• The advance submission of ail recommendations to our clients for review. The result
is a product that is practical and has the full support of the clients management.
• Final products are practical in a form that is ready for adoption and use. We want our
products to be directly usable by local officials.
• Attention to integration of the component(s) of our work into the existing management
structure, including recommendations in a final management report for any other
changes which need to occur.
• Provision of training and assistance to key personnel to ensure a smooth transition
during the implementation period.
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UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT NEEDS
Overview
Based on the county's request for proposal and discussions with Thea Sovil, we have
developed the following understanding of the county's needs to be addressed in conducting
this project. Kerr County is seeking an update of their Personnel Management System,
including updates of job descriptions, classification and pay plan, and personnel policies.
In general, consultants propose to first review existing personnel management materials, both
those prepared for Kerr County during previous personnel assignments by Ray Associates
and any additions or deletions adopted in the interim. Second, consultants will prepare new
job descriptions, classify existing and new positions according to internal and external (market)
equity, and review and comment on existing personnel policies.
Job Descri tg~lons
Updated job descriptions are the cornerstone both of accurate classification of positions and
of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Consultants propose to ask
employees to review the existing job descriptions and mark changes in job duties as a way to
obtain current information about the nature of each job. Consultants will also interview
department heads and selected employees. From these inputs, detailed job descriptions,
including FLSA status, EEOC category, organizational relationships, and identification of
essential and non-essential duties for the purpose of compliance with ADA will be developed.
The firm will also edit job descriptions and job requirements..
int Factor
Ray Associates has developed and will use in this engagement a point factor job analysis
system which examines internal equity of jobs using the following 11 job factors:
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Education and Training
• Independence and Judgment
• Initiative and Ingenuity
• Workload
• Supervisory Responsibility
• Financial Responsibility
• Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts
• Physical Demands
• Responsibility for Equipment and Property
• Working Conditions
Each county job title for Kerr County will be subjected to the point factor analysis, and jobs will
be grouped according to score ranges for placement on the new pay schedules. This process
will ensure internal equity; that is, jobs with similar levels of duties and responsibilities will be „
paid within the same pay range, regardless of the department to which an employee may be
assigned.
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UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT NEEDS (Contfnue~
After completion of the point factor analysis of each position, a twelfth factor, labor market, will
be considered, and points can be added to or subtracted from a job's total score depending
on the results of consultants' market survey.
Market Survey Analysis
Ray Associates, Inc., proposes to select, with the agreement of the Commissioners Court, 20
benchmarkh positions to include in a market survey of approximately 10 similar employers
(predominately counties). Consultants will produce salary comparison charts for each position
showing the market average salary, the market median salary, and how Kerr County's current
salary compares to these benchmarks.
The survey results will enable consultants to determine whether Kerr County is competitive in
hiring and retaining highly qualified employees, while recognizing limitations which may exist
in the county's budget and taking into account that salaries are paid from taxpayer funds
rather than the profits which enure from a private sector enterprise.
Placement
After completing the point factor job evaluations and market survey data analysis, consultants
will interpret both sets of data and assign pay group placements for each job title.
Consultants will also develop a new or revised pay schedule for the county.
Transition Cost Schedule
Consultants propose to prepare a Transition Cost Schedule to outline each employee's current
and proposed annual salaries, proposed group and step placements, and individual and
countywide transition costs.
Final Management Rem
Finally, consultants will prepare a final management report outlining the process, details, and
conclusions of the assignment.
ACTIVITY, COST AND TIME SCHEDULES
(ACTIVITY 1
Project Orientation and
Control of the Engagement
ACTIVITY 2
Job Descriptions, Point Factor
Analysis, and Pay Range Placement
ACTIVITY 3
Pay Schedule
ACTIVITY 4
Market (Payj Survey
ACTIVITY 5
Transition Cost Schedule
ACTIVITY 6
Personnel Policies Revision
TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Costs Included in Estimate:
COST
$ 500.00
$ 9,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 4,000.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 2.750.00
$ 17.750.00
Each cost subtotal includes: salaries, fringe benefits, office expenses, administrative
overhead, local telephone, and production of one bound and one camera-ready copy of
each report.
Reimbursement of Expenses:
Reasonable, documented, and approved project expenses including long distance
telephone, travel expenses, and expenses for printing multiple copies of reports or
materials for distribution, if requested, will be submitted as they are incurred with
monthly progress reports and invoices. Total reimbursable expenses will not exceed
$887.50 (5 percent of professional services).
We are prepared to begin work on May 11, 1992, and to complete the project within
12 weeks.
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GENERAL ASSURANCES
GENERAL
Ray Associates, Inc., wilt undertake the services described herein beginning on May 11, 1992,
and concluding on August 3, 1992, or another 12-week period agreed to by Ray Associates,
lnc., and Kerr County.
PROGRESS REPORTS AND INVOICES
Ray Associates, Inc., will provide progress reports on the status of the project every month.
Invoices for services rendered will be submitted every month, with the final invoice to be
submitted upon presentation of the final report to the Commissioners Court.
FINAL DOCUMENTS
One bound copy and one camera-ready copy of the Final Management Report and all other
final documents will be submitted by Ray Associates, Inc. All final documents developed in
' the project will be the property of the client.
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS
Ray Associates, Inc., will comply with ali applicable state and federal laws in the conduct of
this engagement. We expect specific assurances to that effect to be part of the contractual
agreement. Ray Associates, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.
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RESUMES OF KEY PROFESSIONALS
AND
LIST OF CLIENTS AND SERVICES
RAY ASSOCIATES, INC.
The Public Management Company
508 West 12th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 478 - 4699
RAY ASSOCIATES, INC., KEY PROFESSIONALS
INTRODUCTION
Ray Associates, Inc., uses its professionals and affiliated specialists, as needed, on
each project. Brief resumes for each staff professional or affiliated specialist are
presented below.
KEY PROFESSIONALS
Katherine Bennett Rav
Principal
Katherine Bennett Ray is a management and budget specialist with over 25 years of
experience in projects serving industry as well as local, state, and federal govern-
ments. Mrs. Ray holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from St.
Edward's University. A principal in Ray Associates, inc., since 1980, she previously
served as the Director of Administration for the Texas Advisory Commission on
Intergovernmental Relations. Her other experiences include work with the Texas Con-
stitutional Revision Commission; Tracor Data Systems; the U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, Austin; and the Texas Employment Commission.
In the course of her work, Mrs. Ray has been responsible for consulting assignments
involving personnel management systems, organizational studies, feasibility studies,
public policy research, and the conduct of orientation and training programs and
workshops. In addition, Mrs. Ray has had practical experience as the personnel,
budget, and finance officer of several state, federal, and private entities. She has also
been involved in all aspects of grant-in-aid projects and has prepared administrative
manuals, including an employee manual for use nationwide by the U.S. Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission.
James F. Rav
Princpal
James F. Ray is a specialist in public management and intergovernmental
cooperation. Mr. Ray holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Trinity
University and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from The University of
Texas at Austin. A principal in Ray Associates, Inc., since 1977„he previously served
as Executive Director of the Texas Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Rela-
tions, the Texas Constitutional Revision Commission of 1973, and the Texas Urban
Development Commission; and as the Assistant Director of the Institute of Urban
Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington. He was also director of the Division
of Planning Coordination (local government affairs) in the Office of the Governor of
Texas.
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In the course of his work, Mr. Ray has been responsible for financial management,
personnel management, and general management engagements. In addition, Mr. Ray
has been responsible for practical research; service assignments; and recommen-
dations on behali of state and local governments covering such topics as cost
reduction measures, productivity improvement, coordination of state assistance to
local governments, interlocal contracting, annexation policies, and the impact of state
and federal legislation on Texas governments.
isan Beaudoin
~nior Management Consultant
Susan Beaudoin is a management specialist with experience in the private sector and
in federal, state, and local government. She has a Bachelor's Degree from The
University of Texas at Austin with a major in English, as well as concentrated studies
in Philosophy and Anthropology. She is now pursuing a Master's of Business
Administration. Her professional experience includes administering and conducting
management consulting assignments for both public and private entities; serving as
marketing director for Brown-Karhan, a medical treatment center, including developing
marketing strategies, preparing procedures and reference manuals, brochures and
other marketing/client information materials, and slide promotional presentations;
implementing a new computer system and assisting with program applications training;
serving on the staff of a U.S. Congressman in Washington, D.C.; providing legislative
assistance to a state senator; and preparing newsletters and writing columns for local
newspapers.
Greg Bennett
Management Consultant
Greg Bennett is a management analyst with experience in both the public and private
sectors. He has a Bachelor's Degree from Trinity University with a major in
Economics and Business Administration and a concentration in l.aw. His professional
experience includes development and analysis of management project components;
computer troubleshooting and operations; desktop publishing experience; technical
writing assignments over a variety of subjects for several publications; and translation
of technical materials into concise briefings.
Scott Hern
Financial Analvst Consultant fon selected enaaaementsl
Scott Hern is a Financial Analyst with expertise in developing business plans,
preparing financial presentations for acquisition, construction and loan portfolios,
writing sheet modeling for specific data, and performing financial and acquisition
analysis. Mr. Hern has a Master's Degree in Business Administration, aMaster's
Degree in Communications, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio, Television
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and Film, all from The Universky of Texas at Austin.
Sheila Jennings
Mang er
Sheila Jennings is a public policy analyst and administrative management specialist.
She monitors legislation and public activities and prepares reports on major issues.
She has a Master's degree in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Her professional experience includes research, budget preparation, and a variety of
special administrative assignments for the Austin-Travis County Health Department
and the City of Austin's City Manager's Office; policy analysis for the Texas Council
on Family Violence; and volunteer activities for the Austin Rape Crisis Center and
Meals on Wheels. Ms. Jennings has conducted policy research, implemented
statewide telecommunications systems, represented clients before state agencies and
the Texas Legislature, and planned and conducted a variety of group meetings and
training sessions.
Seth S. Searcy III
Attorney fon selected enoagementsl
Seth S. Searcy has practiced law in Austin since 1963. He has drafted legislation for
the Texas Legislature and the American Bar Association, taught at the LBJ and law
schools, published major works on the Texas Constitution and Texas Penal Code, and
run his own legal research and consulting company. Since 1975, Mr. Searcy has
been in private practice, concentrating on local government law, including
intergovernmental contracting, public employment, procurement, federal grant law, and
open meetings and open records; tax-exempt financing, as issuer's counsel for a
housing finance corporation; employee benefit law; wiNs and estates; and small-
business planning and organization.
During his more than 35 years as an Austin resident, Mr, Searcy has regularly partici-
paled in a variety of civic activities. He served, for example, on the Barton Creek
Taskforce in 1979-80, which produced Austin's first watershed protection ordinance,
and, most recently, as a consultant to the Balcones Canyonlands Habitat
Conservation Plan project.
? Mr. Searcy's regular clients include the Capital Area Planning Council, the Capital
i Area Housing Finance Corporation, the Texas Association of Regional Councils, the
Texas Regional Planning Commission's Employee Benefit Plan, and Ray Associates,
~I Inc.
Phyllis Coombes
Statistical and Data Processing Consultant. Part-Time
Phyllis Coombes is a specialist in the application of quantitative analysis and program
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evaluation techniques to local, state, and regional problems. Dr. Coombes is skilled
in research methodology and the utilization of computers. Her data consultant work
has included: (1) analysis and development of guidelines for acquisition, installation,
and operation of word processing equipment; (2) research design, development of
sampling instruments, statistical analysis, and computer use; (3) sampling instruments,
statistical analysis, and computer use on the adequacy of initial screening of children
statewide for the state's protective services; (4) methodology and design of a
statewide sampling of clients for family planning purposes; and (5) analysis of cost
and usage of clinical records systems.
Dr. Coombes holds a Bachelor's degree with honors in Liberal Arts and an Master's
degree in Political Science from The University of Texas at Austin. She has a Ph.D.
in Political Science from the University of Chicago.
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CLIENTS AND SERVICES
Ray Associates, Inc., has substantial experience in providing management services for
public agencies. Clients include:
COUNTIES:
Brazos County, Texas (ciassification and pay plans, job descriptions, FLSA designa-
tions, transition cost schedule, report on personnel management system, wage and salary
survey, employee handbook, and personnel policies manual). Persons knowledgeable
about our work: Richard (Dick) Holmgreen, Brazos County Judge, and Ruth McLeod,
Personnel Manager, County Courthouse, Bryan, Texas 77803 (409-775-7400).
Cameron County, Texas (classification plan, job descriptions, personnel policies manual,
personnel organization and records system, employee handbook, affirmative action plan,
and training for public officials and employees). Person knowledgeable about our work:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager, City of Ingleside, P.O. Drawer 400, Ingleside, Texas
(512-776-2517).
Cooke County Qob descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, employee
performance evaluation system and training, and management report on personnel
management system). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Jim Robertson, Cooke
County Judge, and Paula Winters, Court Coordinator, Cooke County Courthouse,
Gainesvilie, TX 76240 (817-668-5435).
Frio County, Texas (employee handbook with personnel policy provisions). Person
knowledgeable about our work: Sid Williams, Frio County Judge, P.O. Box ~, Pearsall,
Texas 78061 (512-334-2154).
Guadalupe County, Texas {classification and pay plans, job descriptions, salary survey,
transition cost schedule, personnel policies manual, and employee handbook). Person
knowledgeable about our work: Jim Sagebiel, Guadalupe County Judge, County Court-
house, Seguin, Texas 78155 (512-379-4188).
Hale County, Texas (job descriptions, FLSA designations, classification and pay plans,
wage and salary survey, transition cost schedule, and managemenUcost saving recom-
mendations). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Bill Hollars, Hale County Judge,
Hale County Courthouse, Plainview, Texas 79072 (806-293-8481); and Henry Rieff, Hale
County Commissioner, Box 74, Cotton Center, Texas 79021 (806-830-2142).
Kerr County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, personnel policies
manual, employee handbook, wage and salary survey, transition cost schedule, FLSA
designations, determination of most advantageous work schedules for iaw enforcement
and jail personnel, performance planning and evaluation system, salary analysis and
recommendations regarding implementation of unit road system and recruitment for
county road engineer or administrator, and report on establishment of new juvenile deten-
tion center). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Fred Holland, Kerr County
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Commissioner, and Bill Baskette, Kerr County Court-at-Law Judge, County Courthouse,
Kerrville, Texas 78028 (512-256-6711).
Martin County, Texas (personnel policies manual, job descriptions, classification and
pay plans, transition cost schedule, affirmative action plan, and wage and salary survey).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Bob Deavenport, Martin County Judge, Martin
County Courthouse, Stanton, Texas 79782 (915-756-2231).
Medina County, Texas Qob descriptions, classification and pay plans, wage and salary
survey, transition cost schedule, and personnel policies manual). Persons knowledge-
able about our work: Henry Briscoe, Medina County Commissioner, County Courthouse,
Honda, Texas 78861 (512-663-9215 or 512-663-4310); and AI Notzon, Executive Direc-
tor, Alamo Area Council of Governments, 118 Broadway, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas
78205 (512-225-5201).
Navarro County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, FLSA designa-
tions, wage and salary survey, transition cost schedule, pay for performance, and report
on personnel management system). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Gary
Bennett (former Navarro County Judge), Go Calame, Linebarger, and Graham, 1500
Northwood Boulevard, Corsicana, Texas 75110 (903-872-3096); and Paula Tullos,
Navarro County Auditor, Navarro County, P.O. Box 423, Corsicana, Texas 75110 (214)
654-3036.
Nueces County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, FLSA designa-
tions, salary survey, transition cost schedule, training, and report on personnel manage-
ment system). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Robert Barnes, Nueces County
Judge (512-888-0444), and Thomas Murphy, Nueces County Auditor (512-888-0556),
County Courthouse, 901 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401.
Polk County, Texas Qob descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, transi-
tion cost schedule, personnel policies manual, substance abuse policies, employee
pertormance evaluation system, and training on personnel management system and
performance evaluations). Persons knowledgeable about our work: John Thompson,
Polk County Judge, County Courthouse, Livingston, Texas 77351 (409-327-8113).
Travis County Juvenile Court (performance evaluation system, with detailed evaluation
criteria for 12 positions and staff supervisory training). Persons knowledgeable about our
work: Steve Robinson, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, Travis County Juvenile Court,
2601 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 (512-462-2727).
Travis County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, procedures for
administering classification and pay, classification methodology to permit in-house classi-
fications, transition schedule, and training for key county employees). Persons know-
ledgeable about our work: Pam Reed, Former Travis County Commissioner (Texas
Water Commission 512-463-7830), or Bill Aleshire, County Judge (512-473-9555), Travis
County Courthouse Annex, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Upshur County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, personnel policies
manual, equal employment opportunity plan, wage and salary survey, transition cost
schedule, and report on personnel management systems). Persons knowledgeable
about our work: Everett Dean, Upshur County Judge, P.O. Box 730, Gilmer, Texas
75644 (214-843-3827); and Keith Barber (former County Auditor), now City Secretary,
City of Gilmer, P.O. Sox 730, Gilmer, Texas 75644 (214-843-2553).
Wood County, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, salary survey, and
transition cost schedule). Person knowledgeable about our work: Les Williams, Wood
County Judge, Box 938, Quitman, Texas 75783 (214-763-2716).
Texas Association of Counties (salary survey, classification and pay plans, and transi-
tioncost schedule). Person knowledgeable about our work: Sam Seale, Executive Direc-
tor, Texas Association of Counties, P.O. Box 2131, Austin, Texas 78768 (512-478-8753).
CITIES
City of Austin (analysis of building and electrical code provisions, inspection practices,
and compliance with national standards). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Luis
Galindo, Assistant City Attorney, Legal Department, City of Austin, P,O. Box 1088, Austin,
Texas 78767 (512-499-2268).
City of Balcones Heights (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, salary survey,
reorganization recommendations, and transition cost schedule). Persons knowledgeable
about our work: Emil Deike, Mayor, and Roy Miller, City Secretary! Treasurer, City of
Balcones Heights, 123 Altgelt, Balcones Heights, Texas 78201 (512-735-9148).
City of Bellvllle (management review and recommendations regarding the following:
council-staff relations; staff duties and organization; accounting, financial reporting, and
budgeting; information management and automation; facilities and equipment utilization;
job descriptions and classification of positions; personnel policies; meeting preparation,
conduct, and follow-up; and compliance with various state and federal mandates for
record keeping). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Mayor Abner Jackson, P. O.
Drawer 613, Bellvllle, Texas 77418 (409-865-2163); and Councilman George Bell, 610 S.
Charles, Bellvllle, Texas 77418 (409-865-9567).
City of Boerne (classification and pay plans, salary survey, transition cost schedule,
personnel policies manual, employee handbook, utility customer services office manual,
training for customer services office personnel, police department operations manual, and
substance abuse program). Person knowledgeable about our work: Ron Bowman, City
Administrator, City of Boerne, P.O. Box 1677, Boerne, Texas 78006 (512-249-9511).
City of Bryan (classification and pay plans, selected job descriptions, salary survey,
transition cost schedule, and critiqueJrevision of job evaluation system). Person know-
ledgeable about our work: Ernie Clark, Former City Manager of Bryan, City of Tyler, 212
N. Bonner Ave., Tyler, Texas 75702 (903-531-1100).
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City of Burnet (job descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, transition
cost schedule, personnel policies manual, affirmative action plan, FLSA designations, and
FLSA work periods for regular staff and for police). Person knowledgeable about our
work: Ken Taylor (former City Manager), now City Manager, City of Portland, P.O.
Drawer 1285, Portland, Texas 78374 (512-643-6501).
City of Cleburne (wage and salary survey, classification and pay plans, transition cost
schedule, job descriptions, personnel policies manual, employee handbook, affirmative
action plan, FLSA determinations, report on personnel management system, and
employee performance planning and evaluation system). Persons knowledgeable about
our work: Joel Victory, City Manager, City of Cleburne, P.O. Box 657, Cleburne, Texas
76033-0657 (817-641-0138).
Clty of Colleyville (wage and salary survey, classification and pay plans, transition cost
schedule, job descriptions, performance evaluation systems, training for key staff in
classification and pay and employee performance evaluations, and report on personnel
management system). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Bob Stripling, City
Manager, City of Colleyville, P.O. Box 185, Colleyville, Texas 76034-0185 (817-281-
4044).
City of Corpus Christi (evaluation of alternative benefits plans, assessment of effects of
plans on competitive recruiting, recommended non-abuse features, and analysis of
projected unfunded liability). Persons to contact: Jesus Garza, Assistant City Manager;
Cynthia Garcia, Director of Human Resources; or Sharon Dove, Human Resource
Department; City of Corpus Christi, P. O. Box 92977, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(512-880-3306).
City of Donna (wage and salary survey; classification and pay plans; transition cost
schedule; job descriptions; personnei policies manual; employee handbook; procedures
manual for recruitment, selection, and orientation; affirmative action plan; report on
personnel management system; and employee performance planning and evaluation
system). Person knowledgeable about our work: Luciano Ozuna (former City Manager),
now Director of Planning, Hidalgo County, Courthouse, Edinburg, Texas 78539
(512-383-2751).
Gity of Gilmer (personnel pay plan and salary survey). Person knowledgeable about our
work: Thomas E. Brymer (former City Manager), now City Manger, College Station, P.O.
Box 9960, College Station, Texas 77842-0960 (409x/64-3500).
City of Henderson (organizational development study and reorganization plan, classifica-
tion and pay plans, job descriptions, wage and salary comparisons, transition cost
schedule, personnei policies manual, and employee handbook). Persons knowledgeable
about our work: Jack Dickerson (former City Manager), now City Administrator, City of
Red Oak, P.O. Box 393, Red Oak, Texas 75154' (214-576-3638); and Suzanne Cross,
City Councilperson, City of Henderson, 400 West Main, Henderson, Texas 75652
(214-657-6551).
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City of Hillsboro (job descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, transition
cost schedule, personnel policies manual, employee handbook, substance abuse
policies, performance planning and evaluation system, and training). Persons know-
ledgeable about our work: Henry Moore, Mayor; and Frankie Lehr, City Secretary, City
of Hillsboro, 115 South Waco, Hillsboro, Texas 76645 (817-582-3271).
Clty of Kilgore (classification and pay plans, selected job descriptions, personnel policies
and procedures manual, employee handbook, and wage and salary survey). Person
knowledgeable about our work: Ron Cox (former City Manager), now City Manager, City
of Friendswood, 109 Willowick Avenue, Friendswood, Texas 77546 (713-482-3323).
City of Lacy Lakeview (job descriptions, classification and pay plans, wage and salary
survey, personnel policies manual and sample personnel forms, and final management
report). Person knowledgeable about our work: Ms. Jean Perkins, City Secretary/Direc-
tor of Finance, City of Lacy Lakeview, 501 East Craven, Waco, Texas 76705 (817-799-
2458).
City of Laredo Charter Commission (organizational study prepared for initial com-
mission chairman). Person knowledgeable about our work: Jose Vela, Jr., Attorney at
Law, 1215 Victoria, Laredo, Texas 78040 (512-722-6497).
City of Leon Valley (analysis of and wage recommendations for wage and salary
administration program, including salary survey). Persons knowledgeable about our
work: Don Manning, City Manager, and Dave Pasley, Director of Administration, City of
Leon Valley, 6400 EI Verde Road, Leon Valley, Texas 78238 (512-684-1391).
City of Live Oak (classification and pay plans, transition cost schedule, personnel
policies manual, employee handbook, wage and salary survey, job descriptions, FLSA
designations and work periods, and report on.personnel management system}. Person
knowledgeable about our work: Doug Faseler, City Manager, City of Live Oak, 8001 Shin
Oak, San Antonio, Texas 78233 (512-653-9140).
Clty of Livingston (job descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, and
transition cost schedule). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Sam Gordon, City
Manager, and Marilyn Sutton, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Livingston, 200 W.
Church Street, Livingston, Texas 77351-3281 (409-327-4311).
City of Marble Falls (procedures for personnel administration, job descriptions, classifi-
cation and pay plans, performance planning and evaluation, and affirmative action plan).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Chris Alton (former Mayor), now Partner,
Highland Communications, Inc., 4110 South Water, Burnet, Texas 78611 (512-756-8353).
City of Navasota, Texas (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, wage and salary
survey and comparisons, transition cost schedule, personnel policies manual, employee
handbook, equal employment opportunity program, performance planning and evaluation
system, staff training in the areas of general and management and performance evalua-
tion, and recruitment of a public works director. Subsequent assignment for update of
classification and pay plans and selected job descriptions). Person knowledgeable about
our work: Ed Thatcher (former City Manager), now City Manager, City of Greenville, P.O.
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Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75401-1049 (214-457-3100), or Alva McDonald, City
Manager, City of Navasota, P.O. Box 910; Navasota, Texas 77868 (409-825-6475).
City of New Braunfels (ELBA designations, determination of most advantageous work
periods, preparation of memoranda establishing work periods, and assistance in calcula-
ting overtime payments, modification of employee performance evaluation system to
accommodate pay-for-performance compensation plan, key staff training for performance
evaluations, analysis and recommendations concerning other personnel system compo-
nents). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Bonnie Sarkozi, City Secretary and
Personnel Manager, City of New Braunfels, P.O. Box 1109, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
(512-645-3425).
CIty of Palestine (job descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, transition
cost schedule, administrative staff reorganization plan, and employee handbook). Person
knowledgeable about our work: Judith Watlington, Assistant City Manager, City of
Palestine, P.O. Box 1970, Palestine, Texas 75802 (214-729-2181).
CIty of Plainview (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, wage and salary survey,
report on personnel management system, and transition cost schedule). Person know-
ledgeable about our work: John Hatchet (former City Manager), now Assistant City
Manager, City of Waco, P.O. Box 2570, Waco, Texas 76702-2570 (817-756-6161).
CIty of Portland (classification and pay plans, training on preparation of and assistance
with and review and critique of job descriptions, personnel policies manual and simple
personnel forms, performance evaluation system with training for department heads and
City Manager, and management training in use of point factor job analysis system).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Ken Taylor (former City Manager), now City
Manager, City of Taylor, P.O. Box 810, Taylor, Texas 76574 (512-352-3675); or Norma
Lockhart, City Secretary, City of Portland, P.O. Drawer 1285, Portland, Texas 78374
(512-643-6501).
CIty of Rockport (salary survey, classification and pay plans, review and critique of job
descriptions, transition cost schedule, and consultationftraining for task force members).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Warren Steinway, Task Force Chairman, City of
Rockport, 1102 South Paisano, Rockport, Texas 78382 (512-729-4491).
Ctty of Seguin Qob descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, transition
cost schedule, reorganization of selected departments, employee performance evaluation
system, and training for key staff in classification and pay and performance evaluations).
Persons knowledgeable about our work: Jake Krauskopf, City Manager, and Nona Vogel,
Assistant to the Personnel Director, City of Seguin, P.O. Box 591, Seguin, TX 78155
(5i2-379-3212).
C1ty of Rusk (affirmative action plan, classification and pay plans, job descriptions, transi-
tion cost schedule, performance planning and evaluation system, and employee
handbook). Person knowledgeable about our work: Ron Cox (former City Manager), now
City Manager, City of Friendswood, 109 Willowick Avenue, Friendswood, Texas 77546
(713-482-3323).
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City of Taytor (personnel policies manual, affirmative action plan, inventory of job
classes, and selected job descriptions). Person knowledgeable about our work: David
Weber, Director of Finance, City of Taylor, P.O. Box 810, Taylor, Texas 76574
(512-352-3675).
City of Waxahachie (ELBA designations, determination of most advantageous work
periods, preparation of memoranda establishing work periods, and assistance in calcula-
ting overtime payments, classification and pay plans, job descriptions, wage and salary
survey, transition cost schedule, employee performance evaluation system, report on
personnel management system, employee handbook, and personnel policies manual).
Persons knowledgeable about our work: Bob. Sokoll, City Manager, and Kenneth
Springer, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Waxahachie, P.O. Box 757, Waxahachie,
Texas 75165-0757 (214-937-7330).
Texas Municipal League (wage and salary survey; organizational analysis; classification
and pay plans; job descriptions; and employee handbook, including personnel policies).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Ted Willis (former Executive Director), now Presi-
dent, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 607, Arlington, Texas 76004-0607
(817-275-2613).
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool (organizational structure, classification and pay
analysis, salary survey, performance evaluation system with training for supervisors and
managers, and ongoing personnel management and organizational development consul-
tation). Person knowledgeable about our work: Jack Floyd, Director, TML Intergovern-
mental Risk Pool, 211 East Seventh Street, Suite 1020, Austin, Texas 78701-3283 (512-
320-1325).
SPECIAL DISTRICTS:
Anderson Mill Municipal Utility District (Formerly Williamson County Municipal
Utility District No. 1) (documentation of current types and quality of services being
provided its residents; planned improvements and new services for the area; City of
Austin's level of services to comparable adjacent annexed areas; preparation of a
suggested municipal service plan to be used in any annexation proceedings with the City
of Austin; personnel management projects, including personnel policies manual,
employee handbook, job descriptions, classification and pay plans, salary survey, perfor-
mance evaluation system, and various training components; and color slide presentation
on ancillary services provided by the district). Persons knowledgeable about our work:
David Harper, District President, or Mark Maxwell, Governmental Services Director,
Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 1, 11500 EI Salido, Austin, Texas 78750
(512-258-4104).
Aquilla Water Supply District (classification and pay plans, job descriptions, procedures
for classification and pay administration, wage and salary survey, transition cost
schedule, personnel policies manua-, and report on personnel management system).
Person knowledgeable about our work: Henry Moore, General Counsel to the District,
P.O. Box 959, Hillsboro, Texas 76645 (817-582-5346). `
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Blstone Municipal Water Supply District (Evaluation of staffing needs, classification
and pay plans, job descriptions, procedures for classification and pay administration,
wage and salary survey, transition cost schedule, personnel policies manual, and report
on personnel management system). Person knowledgeable about our work: Dr. Scott
Mack, President of the Board, Blstone MWSD, P.O. Box 350, Mexia, Texas 76667 (817-
562-5347}.
Lost Creek Municipal Utility District, Austin (documentation of current services and
levels of service provided in the district, documentation of the City of Austin's service
to adjacent annexed areas, and preparation for the district of a municipal service plan
suggesting types and levels of service the City of Austin should provide if it annexed
Lost Creek Municipal Utility District). Person knowledgeable about our work: Jonnie
Schultz, President, Lost Creek Municipal Utility District, 1914 Cypress Point West,
Austin, Texas 78746 (512-327-2839).
Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 (examination of
alternatives for district operations depending upon annexation actions, or lack thereof,
by the City of Corpus Christi and the City of Port Aransas and preparation of an inter-
governmental cooperation program to be used if the district is not annexed). Parson
knowledgeable about our work: Jim Urban, District Engineer, Nueces County
Municipal Utility District No. 4, P.O. Box 128, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
(512-854-3101).
Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 1, Austin (documentation
of current services and levels of services provided in the district, documentation of the
City of Austin's service to adjacent annexed areas, and preparation for the district of
a municipal service plan suggesting types and levels of service the City of Austin
should provide if it annexed Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. i j.
Person knowledgeable about our work: Mr. Harold Lanham, Allied Utilities, Inc., 9600
Great Hills Trail, Suite 150 West, Austin, Texas 78759 (512-343-7790). -
Northwest Travis County Municipal Utility District No. 2, Austin (documentation
of current types and quality of services being provided to its residents, City of Austin's
level of services to comparable adjacent annexed areas, and preparation of a sugges-
ted municipal service plan to be used in any annexation proceeding with the City of
Austin). Person knowledgeable about our work: William C. Long, Area Coordinator,
AM-TEX Corporation, 8870 Business Park Drive, Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78759
(512-343-9388).
Springwoods Municipal Utility District (documentation of current types and quality
of services being provided district residents, planned improvements and new services
for the area, comparative analysis of services and finances in 5pringwoods Municipal
Utility District and three other Austin area municipal utility districts, documentation of
City of Austin's level of services to comparable adjacent annexed areas, and prepara-
tion of asuggested municipal service plan to be used in any annexation proceedings
with the City of Austin). Person knowledgeable about our work: tGrke H. Jeffery,
(former District Manager}, now General Manager, Williamson County Municipal Utility
District No. 1, 11500 EI Salido, Austin, Texas 78750 (512-258-4104).
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Upper Guadalupe River AuthoNty (UGRA) (wage and salary survey; classification
and pay plans; transition cost schedule, job descriptions; FLSA determinations;
employee handbook, including personnel policies; and report on personnel manage-
ment system). Person knowledgeable about our work: B. W. Bruns, General
Manager, Upper Guadalupe River Authority, P.O. Box 1278, Kerrville, Texas
78029-1278 (512-896-5445).
COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS:
Alamo Area Council of Governments (classification and pay plans, job descriptions,
salary survey, and transition cost schedule). Person knowledgeable about our work:
AI Notzon, Executive Director, Alamo Area Council of Governments, 118 Broadway,
Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78205 (512-225-5201).
Brazos Valley Development Council (model personnel administration documents for
cities and counties in the Brazos Valley region: personnel policies manual, job
descriptions, classification and pay plans and procedures for classification and pay,
and affirmative action plan). Person knowledgeable about our work: Glenn J. Gook,
Executive Director, Brazos Valley Development Council, P.O. Box 4128, Bryan, Texas
77805 (409-776-2277).
Capital Area Planning Council (personnel policies manual; job descriptions; salary
survey; affirmative action plan; performance evaluation materials; research and publi-
cations intwo subject areas: guide to membership participation and procedural guide
for a regional cooperative purchasing project; research on sources of growth data for
unincorporated areas of the capital region; criteria for selection of an auditor; and
coordination of personnel management work for several cities in the capital area,
including training for key city staff). Person knowledgeable about our work: Richard
Bean, Executive Director, Capital Area Planning Council, 2520 Interstate Highway 35,
South, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78704 (512-443-7653).
East Texas Council of Governments (personnel management projects for five cities
and counties and local government employee training conducted for office of execu-
tive director). Person knowledgeable about our work: Kent Myers (former ETCOG
project director), now City Manager, City of Converse, P.O. Box 36, Converse, Texas
78109 (512-658-1965).
East Texas Council of Governments (affirmative action plan for the council and
design, facilitation, and report preparation for a strategic planning activity). Person
knowledgeable about our work: Glynn Knight, Executive Director, East Texas Council
of Governments, Stoneridge Plaza Office, 3800 Stone Road, Kilgore, Texas 75662
(214-984-8641).
Golden Crescent Council of Governments (affirmative actiori plan; employee
performance planning and evaluation system; classification and pay plans; job
descriptions; personnel policies manual; procedures manual for recruitment, selection
and orientation; and employee handbook). Person knowledgeable about our work:
Charles C. Carsner, Jr., (former Mayor of Victoria), c/o P.O. Box 2207, Victoria, Texas
77901 (512-573'6318).
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Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (needs survey of local governments in
the region and analysis of results regarding shared computer services; operating and
pricing analysis of shared computer services; and orientation training regarding
alternatives and services available). Person knowledgeable about our work: Jerry
McGuire, (former Executive Director of the Panhandle Regional Planning Commis-
sion), Assistant City Manager, CRy of Plano, P.O. Box 358, Plano, Texas 75074
(214-424-6531).
South Plains Association of Governments (classification and pay plans, job
descriptions, personnel policies manual, affirmative action plan, employee evaluation
systems, wage and salary survey, and transition cost schedule). Person knowledge-
able about our work: Jerry Casstevens, Executive Director, South Plains Association
of Governments, 1709 26th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79411 (806-762-8721).
West Central Texas Council of Governments (employee recruitment and selection
procedures manual, job descriptions, personnel records system, personnel policies
manual, and procurement manual prepared for WCTCOG staff; model personnel
documents prepared for member cities and counties: personnel policies manual; job
descriptions; classification and pay plans and procedures for classification and pay;
and affirmative action plan). Person knowledgeable about our work: Brad Halbert,
Executive Director, West Central Texas Council of Governments, P.O. Box 3195,
Abilene, Texas 79604 (915-672-8544).
SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
Greenville Independent School District (personnel policies manual, classification
and pay plans, affirmative action plan, organization of a centralized personnel office
including procedures manual and forms, a wage and salary survey, performance
evaluation system, and performance evaluation training). Person knowledgeable
about our work: Jerry Bench, Director of Personnel and Administration, Greenville
Independent School District, P.O. Box 1022, Greenville, Texas 75401 (214-455-2112}.
Round Rock Independent School District (needs assessment survey and analysis
for administrator in-service training, provision of in-service training, preparation of an
administrator's handbook, personnel policies review and recommendations, review
and recommendations relating to performance planning and evaluation, and model
procedures for forecasting personnel needs). Person knowledgeable about our work:
Walter Howard, Brazosport Independent School District, Drawer Z, Freeport, Texas
77541 (409-265-6181).
STATE OF TEXAS ENTITIES:
State Attorney General Dan Morales (facilitated top management workshops and
developed mission statement, critical objectives, and strategic planning documents for
the Office of the Attorney General of Texas; coordinated implementation of strategic
plan with top management staff). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Dan
Morales, Attorney General; Will Pryor, First Assistant Attorney General; and Jeanie
Stanley, Director of Research and Policy Development; Office of the Attorney General,
Post Office Box 12548, Austin, Texas 78711-2548 (512-463-2191).
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State Law Library (employee performance evaluation system and training for all
supervisors and alternative performance-based reward system). Persons knowledge-
able about our work: Kay Schleuter, Director, and Sally Harlow, State Law Library,
P.O. Box 12367, Austin, Texas 78711 (512-463-1722).
State Senator Cyndi Krier (management review and organizational development to
assist in reorganizing staff assignments, establishing legislative and constituent proce-
dures, and improving office space arrangements and automated and manual records
management systems for the Senator's capitol and district offices). Persons know-
ledgeable about our work: Senator Cyndi Krier and her Executive Assistant Dinah
Massie, P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-2068 (512-463-0126).
State Senator John Montford (management review and organizational development
to assist in reorganizing staff assignments, establishing legislative and constituent
procedures, and improving office space arrangements and automated and manual
records management systems for the Senate State Affairs Committee and the
Senator's capitol and district offices). Persons knowledgeable about our work:
Senator John Montford and his Executive Assistant David Wingard, P.O. Box 12068,
Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711-2068 (512-463-0128).
Texas Assembly of Arts Councils (general management services and grant
management for president). Person knowledgeable about our work: John Tabor
(former Executive Director of the Texas Assembly of Arts Councils), 505 West 7th
Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (512-472-3366).
Texas Commission on the Arts (financial and grants-in-aid management services
for executive director). Person knowledgeable about our work: Allan Longacre
(former Executive Director), c!o Texas Regiona{ Exchange, Coliege of Fine Arts, The
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712 (512-471-1655).
Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council (analysis of and recom-
mendations regarding staff duties and organization; accounting and financial
reporting; information management and automation; equipment and facilities; meeting
preparation, conduct, and follow-up; and personnel policies; preparation of a compre-
hensive staff handbook). Person knowledgeable about our work: Patrice O. Thomas,
Executive Director, Health and Human Services Coordinating Council, 311-A East
14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (512-463-2195).
Texas House of Representatives, Constitutional Amendments Committee (report
and recommendations on rulemaking and administrative procedures in Texas state
agencies). Person knowledgeable about our work: Tim Von Dohlen (former State
Representative), Davis and Davis, P.O. Box 1588, Austin, Texas 78767
(512-472-6248).
Texas Senate, Joint Interim Committee on Special Education (research on
services to the handicapped in Texas public schools). Person knowledgeable about
our work: Pete Snelson (former State Senator), 2406 Shell, Midland, Texas 79701
(915-683-5464).
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ASSOCIATIONS/PRIVATE SECTOR:
Centre Development Company, Inc. (annexation analysis of properties southwest
of the City of Austin). Person knowledgeable about our work: Craig Knight, Heath &
Knight, 16660 Dallas Parkway, Suite 1400, Dallas, Texas 75248 (214-248-9190).
Community Texas Development Incorporated (service impacts and costs to
developers and future residents of adequate "municipal-type" services for The Estates
of Barton Creek, and a recast annexation feasibility study that isolates The Estates of
Barton Creek from all other properties and assesses the service impacts and costs of
annexation of The Estates of Barton Creek by the City of Austin). Person knowledge-
able about our work: Richard R. Lillie, AICP (formerly of Barnes/Connally Co.),
Lichliter/Jameson & Associates, Inc., 811 Barton Springs Road, Suite 400, Austin,
Texas 78704,(512-474-5500).
Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Council (research regarding legal
authorities for local government-private sector cooperation in economic development
activities in Texas and preparation of final research report}. Persons knowledgeable
about our work: Bill Hartman, Chairman, P.O. Box 1390, Rosenberg, Texas 77471
(713-342-8691); and Herb Appel, Jr., President, One Fluor Drive, Sugar Land, Texas
77478 (713-242-0000).
David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd. (assistance in finding leads for DMG's
services among governmental units wholly located within the State of Texas. Person
knowledgeable about our work: Harrison S. Reed, III, HSR and Associates, 4807
Tamanaco Court, Arlington, Texas 76017 (817-465-4411).
Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc. (management and program review of the Keep Texas
Beautiful, Inc. headquarters operation, including internal organizational structure and
procedures; utilization of facilities, equipment, technology, and human resources;
internal and external communications; preparation of classification and pay plans; job
descriptions; salary survey; transition cost schedule; personnel policies manual;
performance evaluation system; and training for key staff in administration of the
personnel management system and conducting effective employee performance
evaluations). Person knowledgeable about our work: SueAnn Wade-Crouse,
President, Keep Texas Beautiful, Inc., P. O. Box 2251, Austin, Texas 78768-2251
(512-478-8813).
Metro Austin, Inc. (research on Austin municipal services, on revision of the City of
Austin's "master plan," annexation, growth management, affordable housing, munici-
pal and regional water and wastewater systems, and city organization for growth
management; association management; and preparation of monthly newsletter).
Metro Austin is a nonprofit research and educational organization with members from
Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Persons knowledgeable about our work:
Lynn D. Segall, Segall Resource Group, P.O. Box 50334, Austin, Texas 78763
(512-473-5816); and Joan Lava, 4701 Ridge Oak Drive, Austin, Texas 78731 (512-4-
58-4300).
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National Association of Regional Councils (research and publications on manage-
ment of voluntary associations of local governments, economic development for local
areas, and local government cooperation in energy managemen!). Person know-
ledgeable about our work: Richard Hartman, Executive Director, National Association
of Regional Councils,1700 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20006 (202-457-0710).
Nova University of Florida, Graduate Program in Public Administration (adminis-
tration of the university's Austin, Texas, course of study leading to a doctorate in
public administration, including components in public management, public finance,
organization, and strategic planning). Person knowledgeable about our work: Jim
Klein (former Program Director), c/o Nova University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33314 (305-475-7690}.
South Texas Race Association (provision of management services to the associa-
tion in the development of a business plan and in coordinating the preparation of an
application to the Texas Racing Commission for para-mutuel horse racing at La Bahia
Downs in Goliad, Texas, including overseeing the process of combining in the applica-
tionwork elements from architects, engineers, accountants, management, and consul-
tants doing feasibility and economic impact studies). Person knowledgeable about
our work: Leonard H. Von Dohlen, III, Chief Executive Officer, 403 East Pearl, Goliad,
Texas 77963 (512-645-3296).
Southwest Center for Educational Television (management audit, including
technological update and telephone system cost reduction analysis and implemen-
tation). Person knowledgeable about our work: Louis Barbash, Writer and Television
Producer, 1328 North Carolina Avenue, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20002 (202-543-
3009).
Swift Publishing Company (integration of new constitutional amendments into text
of Texas Constitution publication used by Texas public schools and updating of index
to the Texas Constitution). Person knowledgeable about our work: Sterling Swift,
11248 Pinehurst, Austin, Texas 78747 (512-280-2431).
Texas Association of Regional Councils (research, association management, publi-
cations on Texas councils of governments, planning and conduct of 2-3 day annual
conference attended by 300+ state and local officials and employees, and two-day
quarterly meetings of the Executive Directors' Council, Board of Directors, and various
committees). Person knowledgeable about our work: Bill Pitstick, Executive Director,
North Central Texas Council of Governments, P.O. Drawer COG, Arlington, Texas
76005-5888 {817-640-3300).
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers (management and program review of the
Texas PTA state headquarters operation, including board-staff relationships, staff
organization, computer utilization, and facilities and equipment utilization; classifica-
tion and pay plans; job descriptions; salary survey; transition cost schedule; and
personnel policies manual). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Tom Prather,
(former Executive Director), 3810 Medical Parkway, Austin, Texas 78756
(512-454-9008); and Jim Crouch, Executive Director, Texas Congress of Parents and
Teachers, 408 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (512-476-6769},
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Texas Recreation and Park SoClety (TRAPS) (research, association management,
preparation and publication of quarterly magazine and bimonthly newsletter, planning
and conduct of three-day annual conference attended by 600+ parks and recreation
professionals, and quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee,
and various other committees). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Fred
Blumberg, Operations Manager, Guadalupe-Blarico River Authority, P.O. Box 271,
Seguin, Texas 78156-0271 (512-379-5822); and Jody Hamilton, City of Austin Parks
and Recreation Department, P.O. Box 1088 (PARD), Austin, Texas 78767 (512-499-
6714).
Texas Rural Water Association (management audit of financial program, personnel,
and data systems of this statewide association of private and public water corpora-
tions). Persons knowledgeable about our work: Tommy Duck, Executive Director,
Texas Rural Water Association, 704 East Wonsley, Suite 210, Austin, Texas 78753
(512-835-2300); and Henry Rieff, (former President)., Box 74, Cotton Center, Texas
79021 (806-293-8481).
Texas State Agency Business Administrators' Association (quarterly newsletter
involving researched, in-depth articles on selected topics regarding public finance and
public policy issues). Person knowledgeable about our work: Tom Griebel, Finance
Division, Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation, 11th and Brazos
Streets, Austin, Texas 78701 (512-463-8664).
United Way of Abilene (organizational and management review of Big Brothers/ Big
Sisters of Abilene, including recommendations on staffing, service delivery, policies,
board composition and procedures, mission statement, strategic plan, budget, fund
raising, operations and finance, and external relationships). Person knowledgeable
about our work: Glenn Cochran, Executive Director, United Way of Abilene, P.O. Box
82, Abilene, Texas 79604 (915-677-1841).
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