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FINA1~CE & APPROPRIA TrONS
AGENDA
COIvINIITTEE ROOM - August 13, 2001
2:00 P. M.
1. Consider a request from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for property
tax exemptipn.
2. Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with Historic Foundation in the amount
of $100,000.00.
3. Discussion of contract between Augusta, Georgia and SKE-Baker Support
Services regarding maintenance of the motor fleet.
4. Approve the establishment of a lending opportunity program for minority and
women-owned Augusta businesses with one or more local financial institutions.
FYI - For Your Information
5. Report from the City Attorney regarding the adoption of a policy concerning the
financial impact of capital projects before funds are expended. (Referred from
Finance meeting July 30,2001) (Report deferred to the August 27 Finance
lVleeting at the request of the Attorney). .
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FINANCE & APPROPRlA TIONS
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM-August 13, 2001
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Shepard, Chairman; H. Brigham, Co-Chairman; Bridges and
Williams, members; George Kolb, Administrator; Vanessa Flournoy, Attorney; Donna
Williams, Interim Comptroller; Tammy Strange, Finance Department; Geri Sams,
Purchasing Director; Brenda Pelaez, Human Resources Director; Nancy Morawski,
Deputy Clerk of Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Bob Young, Mayor.
Also Present: George Eskola ofWJBF Television, Stacey Eidson of The
Metropolitan Spirit, Sylvia Cooper of The Augusta Chronicle and Hons. Cheek,
Colclough and 1. Brigham, Commissioners.
1. Consider a request from the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for
property tax exemption.
Ms. Flournoy: Mr. Wall has recommended granting this.
Mr. H. Brigham: I so move.
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Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with Historic Augusta Foundation in
the amount of $100,000.00.
Mr. Chairman: Is this for the Woodrow Wilson House?
Ms. Flournoy: Yes.
Mr. Bridges: I ~ove for approval.
Mr. Williams: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
3. Discussion of contract between Augusta, Georgia and SKE-Baker Support
Services regarding maintenance of the motor fleet.
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Mr. Williams: I had some questions about some work being done by Baker and I
would like to have some investigative work done regarding the costs of the work they
have done on some of the City vehicles. I'd like to refer this to the Administrator for
further investigation and call for an audit of our contract and services with SKE-Baker.
Mr. Kolb: We'll have a report back to you on a portion of this at the next Finance
meeting.
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Mr. Bridges: I move that we receive this as information.
Mr. Williams: I'll second that.
Motion adopted unanimously.
4. Approve the establishment of a lending opportunity program for minority
and women-owned Augusta businesses with one or more local financial
institutions.
Ms. Pelaez: We received two proposals on the link deposit program, one from
First Bank of Georgia and one from SunTrust Bank.. Four of us reviewed the bids and
some of us rated First Bank. somewhat higher than SunTrust, but it was felt by the
Purchasing Director that in a spirit of competitiveness and to have a broader geographical
area in which to have this program, that we should also award it to SunTrust. Her
rationale is that if we can have the same program that First Bank implements at SunTrust,
then we should go forward with placing that same program with SunTrust. However, if
they opt not to have the same program, then we'll essentially deposit the entire amount
with First Bank. Both banks have identified a point-of-contact person who will work
with this. Two-thirds of the money will be at First Bank. and one-third at SunTrust and
when the program is reviewed at a later date, if for some reason SunTrust has actually
brought more to the table, then perhaps there will be a need to revisit the actual amount
deposited in that institution. This program will be for a two-year period.
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After further discussion, Mr. Bridges: I move for approval as recommended by
the department head.
Mr. Chairman: I'll second that.
Motion adopted unanimously.
FYI - For Your Information
3. Report from the City Attorney regarding the adoption of a policy concerning
the financial impact of capital projects before funds are expended. (Referred
from Finance meeting July 30,2001) (Report deferred to the August 27
Finance Meeting at the request of the Attorney).
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Nancy W. Morawski
Deputy Clerk of Commission '
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