HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-16-Meeting Agenda
Commission Meeting Agenda
Commission Chamber
9/16/2008
2:00 PM
INVOCATION:
Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RECOGNITION(S)
Employee of the Month
A. Mr. Kris Mullen, Lead Application Developer in the Research & Development
group within the Information Technology Department., August Employee of the
Month.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-27)
PLANNING
1. FINAL PLAT – MANCHESTER, SECTION III – S-772-III – A request for
concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission to approve a
petition by Southern Partners Inc., on behalf of Coel Development Co., requesting
final plat approval for Manchester, Section III. This residential subdivision is located
Frank Warren Drive, northeast of Dave MacDonald Drive and contains 20 lots.
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2. Z-08-57 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to approve a petition by Jewell R. Singleton Green requesting a Special
Exception to establish a Family Personal Care Home per Section 26-1 (h) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County affecting property
containing .34 acres and known under the present numbering system as 3515
Walsham Court. (Tax Map 131-0-106-00-0) DISTRICT 4
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3. Z-08-59 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to approve a petition by Belinda Marigne requesting a Special
Exception to establish a Family Personal Care Home per Section 26-1 (h) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County affecting property
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containing .27 acres and known under the present numbering system as 3437
Gebhart Court. (Tax Map 119-0-585-00-0) DISTRICT 5
4. Z-08-62 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to approve a petition by Jeff Ferenchick, on behalf of CCC Real Estate
Holdings, requesting a change of zoning from Zone P-1 (Professional) to Zone R-1B
(One-family Residential) affecting property containing .18 acres and is known under
the present numbering system as 312 Greene Street (Tax Map 047-4-083-00-0)
DISTRICT 1
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PUBLIC SERVICES
5. Motion to approve a request by Andrea Koch for an on premise consumption
Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Club Sp@rx, LLC
located at 210 11th St. There will be Dance. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved
by Public Services Committee September 8, 2008)
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6. Motion to approve a request by James E. Miller for a retail package Beer & Wine
license to be used in connection with Circle K Store # 2704463 located at 3698 Mike
Padgett Hwy. District 6. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services
Committee September 8, 2008)
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7. Motion to approve amendments to both the construction contract and the architect’s
contract for the New Main Library. (Approved by Public Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
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8. Motion to approve for the License & Inspection Department to apply for a Georgia
Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Protection Division grant for the
purpose of removing scrap tires on the property at 2950 Mike Padgett Highway.
(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2008)
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9. Motion to approve amending the Ordinance regarding the funding for the TEE
Center such that the amount of money that would have been allocated toward the
support of the TEE Center be redirected to the Transit Department to provide
additional funding for its operations on a temporary basis of one (1) year until such
time as the construction of the TEE Center is accomplished with a review of the
funding to be done in six months. (Approved by Public Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
10. Motion to authorize submission of the 2008 Exhibit I Continuum of Care Application Attachments
to HUD and grant the Mayor the authority to execute all forms associated with the
application, which also include submission of the Follow-up Technical Submission
Application, Renewals and Annual Progress Reports. (Approved by Administrative
Services Committee September 8, 2008)
11. Motion to approve Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) subject to the approval of the
Attorney. (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee September 8,
2008)
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12. Motion to approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and
uninhabitable structures in the Albion Acres Neighborhood: 2284 Darlington Drive,
(District 2, Super District 9); South Richmond Neighborhood: 3870 Wendell Street,
2044 McDade Road, (District 8, Super District 10); Meadowbrook Neighborhood:
2514 Becket Court, (District 5, Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING.
(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2008)
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13. Motion to approve increased salaries for State Court judicial assistants related to their
additional duties and the operation of a digital recording system for hearings and trials
with no additional funding for 2008 and 2009. (Approved by Administrative
Services and Finance Committees)
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14. Motion to approve a Resolution for the Adoption of the Augusta-Richmond County
Redevelopment Plan for the neighborhoods of West Augusta, Downtown, Old City,
East Augusta, South Augusta and Create Tax Allocation District Number One -
Augusta. (Approved by Administrative Services and Finance Committees
September 8, 2008)
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PUBLIC SAFETY
15. Motion to approve extending the inmate medical services contract with Correctional
Medical Services, Inc. for an additional year. (Approved by Public Safety and
Finance Committees September 8, 2008)
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16. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend Title Three of the Augusta Richmond
County, Georgia Code to add certain streets to Section 3-5-86, to repeal all
Ordinances in conflict herewith, to provide an effective date and for other purposes
subject to the approval of the Sheriff's Office and the installation of the proper
signage in the area. (Approved by Commission September 2, 2008- second
reading)
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FINANCE
17. Motion to approve adjusting the rates for the Parking facility at the Marriott
Riverfront Hotel from $0.75 per hour to $1.00 per hour, with an increase in the daily
cap from $3.25 to $5.00. Monthly rates will remain unchanged. (Approved by
Finance Committee September 8, 2008)
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18. Motion to approve intergovernmental memorandum of understanding with the Board
of Regents and the Housing Authority and the transfer of funds for the acquisition of
Gilbert Manor property. (Approved by Finance Committee September 8, 2008)
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19. Motion to approve a request to declare certain personal property accounts on the
records of this office as insolvent. (Approved by Finance Committee September 8,
2008)
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
20. Motion to approve award of the contract to I&E Specialties for roof replacement and
repairs on the Planning and Zoning building in the amount of $89,306 which is to be
funded from SPLOST Phase III funds for the Municipal Building. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
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21. Motion to approve the acquiring of equipment that is necessary for identifying the
presence of remains in gravesites. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
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22. Motion to approve a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for the water
distribution system in Magnolia Villas, Phase II. (Approved by Engineering
Servcies Committee September 8, 2008)
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23. Motion to approve funding of an extension of the Southeastern Natural Sciences
Academy (SNSA) Savannah River at Risk study. (Approved by Engineering
Services Committee September 8, 2008)
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24. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property,
designated as Butler Creek Upgrade East Project, 3491 Peach Orchard for permanent
and temporary construction easements. (Approved by Engineering Services
Committee September 8, 2008)
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25. Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Deborah P. Thomas and
Brenda T. Tharpe, as owners, and Augusta, Georgia, for the property located at 1046
Alexander Drive for a purchase price of $42,100.00. 0.105 acre (4,571.61 sq. ft.) in
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fee and 0.038 acre (1,666.96 sq. ft.) of permanent construction & maintenance
easement. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
26. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on
September 2, 2008.
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APPOINTMENT(S)
27. Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Johnny Hensley to the Augusta Richmond
County Coliseum Authority representing District 8. (Requested by Commissioner
Smith)
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****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
9/16/2008
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
9/16/2008
(Items 28-34)
PLANNING
28. Z-08-51 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to approve with the condition that the site plan must substantially
conform to the concept plan submitted with this petition with the access to North Leg
being supported but excluded from this condition; a petition by James C. Overstreet,
Jr., on behalf of Harry E. Dawson, requesting a change of zoning from zone R-1A
(One-family Residential), Zone R-3B (Multiple-family Residential) and Zone LI
(Light Industry) to Zone R-3B affecting property located on the southwest corner of
the intersection of Sibley Road and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad line containing
approximately 69.13 acres. (Tax Map 055-0-002-00-0) DISTRICT 5 (Deferred
from the September 2, 2008 Commission meeting)
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29. Z-08-56 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to deny a petition by Michael Thurman requesting a Special Exception
to establish public parking per Section 8-2(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County affecting property located as follows:
Tract A - contains three land parcels totaling .7 acres having present addresses of
1239 Augusta Avenue; 1204 Holley Street and 1236 R. A. Dent Boulevard. (Tax Map
046-3-248-00-0, 046-3-185-00-0 & 046-3-184-00-0) Tract B - contains two land
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parcels totaling .27 acres having the present addresses of 1223 & 1227 Augusta
Avenue. (Tax Map 046-3-253-00-0 & 046-3-252-00-0) DISTRICT 1
30. Z-08-60 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to deny a petition by Sadhna Bhardwaj requesting a change of zoning
from Zone R-1C (One-family Residential) to Zone P-1 (Professional) affecting
property containing .22 acres and is known as 543 Highland Avenue. (Tax Map 033-
2-189-00-0) DISTRICT 1
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31. Z-08-61 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to deny a petition by William Dixon requesting a change of zoning from
Zone R-1B (One-family Residential) to Zone P-1 (Professional) affecting property
containing .13 acres and is known as 1937 Julius Avenue. (Tax Map 058-4-406-00-0)
DISTRICT 2
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32. Z-08-63 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning
Commission to approve with the condition that the main access on Robert C. Daniel
Jr. Parkway must line up with the access to the Best Buy retail development; a
petition by James B. Trotter and William A. Trotter III, on behalf of Robert D. Neal
Sr., requesting a change of zoning from Zone P-1 (Professional) and Zone B-2
(General Business) to Zone B-1 (Neighborhood Business) affecting property
containing acres 1.1acres and located on the southeast right-of-way line of Robert C.
Daniel Jr. Parkway, 358 feet, more or less, southwest of a point where the northwest
right-of-way line of Skinner Mill Road intersects. (Tax Map 023-2-003-00-0)
DISTRICT 7
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FINANCE
33. Motion to approve recommendations from the Hyde Park Study Subcommittee to
include the refund of half of the property taxes for the years 2007 and 2008 for the
property owners in Hyde Park with the additional recommendation that children age
six (6) and younger from the area be screened or tested for lead poisoning at the city's
expense. (No recommendation from Finance Committee September 8, 2008)
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LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
34. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Invocation
Department:
Caption:Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Employee of the Month
Department:
Caption: Mr. Kris Mullen, Lead Application Developer in the Research &
Development group within the Information Technology Department.,
August Employee of the Month.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-51 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to approve with the condition that the site plan must
substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with this petition with
the access to North Leg being supported but excluded from this condition; a
petition by James C. Overstreet, Jr., on behalf of Harry E. Dawson,
requesting a change of zoning from zone R-1A (One-family Residential),
Zone R-3B (Multiple-family Residential) and Zone LI (Light Industry)
to Zone R-3B affecting property located on the southwest corner of the
intersection of Sibley Road and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad line
containing approximately 69.13 acres. (Tax Map 055-0-002-00-0)
DISTRICT 5 (Deferred from the September 2, 2008 Commission
meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-56 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to deny a petition by Michael Thurman requesting a
Special Exception to establish public parking per Section 8-2(b) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-Richmond County affecting
property located as follows: Tract A - contains three land parcels totaling .7
acres having present addresses of 1239 Augusta Avenue; 1204 Holley Street
and 1236 R. A. Dent Boulevard. (Tax Map 046-3-248-00-0, 046-3-185-00-0
& 046-3-184-00-0) Tract B - contains two land parcels totaling .27 acres
having the present addresses of 1223 & 1227 Augusta Avenue. (Tax Map
046-3-253-00-0 & 046-3-252-00-0) DISTRICT 1
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: FINAL PLAT – MANCHESTER, SECTION III – S-772-III – A request
for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission
to approve a petition by Southern Partners Inc., on behalf of Coel
Development Co., requesting final plat approval for Manchester, Section
III. This residential subdivision is located Frank Warren Drive, northeast of
Dave MacDonald Drive and contains 20 lots.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 5
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-57 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to approve a petition by Jewell R. Singleton Green
requesting a Special Exception to establish a Family Personal Care Home
per Section 26-1 (h) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-
Richmond County affecting property containing .34 acres and known under
the present numbering system as 3515 Walsham Court. (Tax Map 131-0-
106-00-0) DISTRICT 4
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-59 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to approve a petition by Belinda Marigne requesting
a Special Exception to establish a Family Personal Care Home per
Section 26-1 (h) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta-
Richmond County affecting property containing .27 acres and known under
the present numbering system as 3437 Gebhart Court. (Tax Map 119-0-
585-00-0) DISTRICT 5
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-62 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to approve a petition by Jeff Ferenchick, on behalf of
CCC Real Estate Holdings, requesting a change of zoning from Zone P-1
(Professional) to Zone R-1B (One-family Residential) affecting property
containing .18 acres and is known under the present numbering system as
312 Greene Street (Tax Map 047-4-083-00-0) DISTRICT 1
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-60 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to deny a petition by Sadhna Bhardwaj requesting a
change of zoning from Zone R-1C (One-family Residential) to Zone P-1
(Professional) affecting property containing .22 acres and is known as 543
Highland Avenue. (Tax Map 033-2-189-00-0) DISTRICT 1
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-61 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to deny a petition by William Dixon requesting a
change of zoning from Zone R-1B (One-family Residential) to Zone P-1
(Professional) affecting property containing .13 acres and is known as 1937
Julius Avenue. (Tax Map 058-4-406-00-0) DISTRICT 2
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Planning Commission
Department:Planning Commission
Caption: Z-08-63 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta-Richmond County
Planning Commission to approve with the condition that the main access on
Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway must line up with the access to the Best Buy
retail development; a petition by James B. Trotter and William A. Trotter
III, on behalf of Robert D. Neal Sr., requesting a change of zoning from
Zone P-1 (Professional) and Zone B-2 (General Business) to Zone B-1
(Neighborhood Business) affecting property containing acres 1.1acres and
located on the southeast right-of-way line of Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway,
358 feet, more or less, southwest of a point where the northwest right-of-
way line of Skinner Mill Road intersects. (Tax Map 023-2-003-00-0)
DISTRICT 7
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Motion to approve a request by Andrea Koch for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Club Sp@rx, LLC located at 210 11th St. There will be Dance. District 1.
Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 8,
2008)
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2227.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:license & Inspections
Caption:Motion to approve a request by James E. Miller for a retail package Beer &
Wine license to be used in connection with Circle K Store #
2704463 located at 3698 Mike Padgett Hwy. District 6. Super District 10.
(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond county
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $605.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Motion to approve Amendments to Contracts for New Main Library
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve amendments to both the construction contract and the
architect’s contract for the New Main Library. (Approved by Public
Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:In May, 2008, the architects’ design drawings were approved by the Library
Board of Trustees for bidding, advertised by Procurement, and released for
bids. In June, following instructions from the Library Board, the architects
made revisions to the exterior design of the library to address concerns
raised by a number of civic groups. These changes were made by addendum,
after the documents had been released for bidding. Bids were received on
July 31st and included several Additive Alternates. The Base Bid contract
amount of $16,287,000 was approved at the August 19, 2008 Commission
Meeting. The Library Board wishes to amend the contract to include two of
the Bid Alternates.
Analysis:The architects’ request for additional service fees is consistent with the
intent of Article 7 of their Contract with Augusta. The Contract entitles them
to additional service fees if significant design changes are required by the
Owner, subsequent to previous approvals from the Owner. Regarding the
alternate bids, these items were competitively bid and the Library Director
and Board of Trustees has requested that they be added to the construction
contract.
Financial Impact:The amount of additional architectural fees is $40,198.50. The combined
amount of the two additive alternates is $48,000.00.
Alternatives:Do not approve the recommended contract amendments.
Recommendation:Approve the recommended contract ammendments.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in account GL – 324-05-1120-2150320.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Bid Item #08-145
New Headquarters for the East Central Georgia Regional Library
R.W. Allen Alternate Description Accept?
Base Bid $16,287,000 $16,287,000
Alternate 1 $13,000 Change Plastic Laminate Partitions to Stainless Steel Partitions Yes $13,000
Alternate 2 $35,000 Change all VCT Flooring to Linoleum Flooring Yes $35,000
Alternate 3 $123,000 Change all Shadow Box Fencing to Aluminum Fencing. No
Alternate 4 $25,000
Add perforated metal enclosure, acoustical to 3 walls of the mechanical chiller
enclosure. No
Alternate 5 $127,000
Provide all work on the site of the existing Audio Visual/Talking Book Center as
outlined in the Civil and Electrical Engineering Construction Documents No
Total, Revised Contract Amount $16,335,000
Item # 14
Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Scrap Tire Grant Application
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Motion to approve for the License & Inspection Department to apply for a
Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Environmental Protection
Division grant for the purpose of removing scrap tires on the property at
2950 Mike Padgett Highway. (Approved by Public Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
Background:The ‘Local Government Scrap Tire Eradication Reimbursement Program’
under the Department of Natural Resources –Environmental Protection
Division, is for the purpose of removing scrap tires at abandoned sites. The
program provides 100% reimbursement to the local government. Once the
application is approved by the DNR, the City will contract with a private
scrap tire processor to remove the tires. The City will pay the contractor and
submit appropriate documents to DNR for 100% reimbursement.
Analysis:The City of Augusta and the Board of Education are considering buying the
property at 2950 Mike Padgett Highway. Approximately 4,500 scrap tires
are located on the property where the business formerly known as
Commercial & Military Systems was located. The business is bankrupt, and
the property and assets are under the control of a court appointed attorney
who has granted the City and the private contractor permission to access the
property for the removal of the tires… If the Commission approves this
agenda item, the License & Inspection Department will prepare and submit
the grant application. Upon approval of the grant application by DNR,
another agenda item will be prepared for the Commission to accept the
grant.
Financial Impact:The exact cost is unknown but the project is estimated to cost $70,000. The
City will be reimbursed 100% for all expenses.
Alternatives:Do not apply for the grant.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Transit Fuel Expenses Report
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve amending the Ordinance regarding the funding for the
TEE Center such that the amount of money that would have been allocated
toward the support of the TEE Center be redirected to the Transit
Department to provide additional funding for its operations on a temporary
basis of one (1) year until such time as the construction of the TEE Center is
accomplished with a review of the funding to be done in six months.
(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Item # 16
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
2008 Continuum of Care Application
Department:Housing & Community Development Department
Caption:Motion to authorize submission of the 2008 Exhibit I Continuum of Care
Application to HUD and grant the Mayor the authority to execute all forms
associated with the application, which also include submission of the
Follow-up Technical Submission Application, Renewals and Annual
Progress Reports. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
Background:Each year the Housing & Community Development (HCD) Department
applies to HUD for funding through the annual SuperNOFA Continuum of
Care Homeless Assistance Program. These funds are specifically designated
to address housing and services for homeless persons in Augusta. The
amount of funds available for the Augusta area is $770,250. Additionally,
there are funds available for two (2) more projects which are outlined below:
Rapid Re-Housing for Families Demonstration Program
$231,075 - These funds are to be used to pay for a Transitional Housing
Project that provides short-term housing to homeless households with
dependent children. Samaritan Housing Initiative
$115,438 - These funds are to be used
for development of a Permanent Housing project for chronically homeless
persons. Total funds available
$1,116,863 Any non-profit organization providing housing
and services to the homeless can apply for the funds. HCD is now soliciting
for applications from homeless agencies. The deadline for applications to
HCD is September 11, 2008. HCD will be reviewing and ranking the
applications and submitting the application, on behalf of the City, to HUD
Washington on September 24, 2008. Included in the final application will
be a request for the renewal of a City grant for $181,027 which will be used
to support the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS),
administrative services, supplies and provide case managementto partner
agencies. This grant renews each year at the same amount ($181,027) from
October 1 to September 30.
Analysis:Approval will allow the city to continue comprehensive services to the
homeless population of Augusta-Richmond County.
Financial Impact:These are additional funds received from HUD for use in Augusta to provide
housing and supportive services for the homeless. A total of $1,116,863 will
be available.
Alternatives:None recommended
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Recommendation:Approve Submission of the CoC Application to HUD, and Grant the Mayor
the Authority to Execute all Forms associated with the Application, which
also include Submission of the Follow-up Technical Submission
Application, Renewals and Annual Progress Reports
Funds are Available in
the Following
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Funds Anticipated to be received from HUD if application is approved.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)
Department:Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Caption:Motion to approve Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) subject to the approval
of the Attorney. (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
Background:
EEO and Affirmative Action Guidelines Since 1965, the U.S. Department
of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has
been committed to ensuring that Government contractors comply with the
equal employment opportunity (EEO) and the affirmative action provisions
of their contracts. Augusta-Richmond County currently receives Federal
Government monies for the following: the Utilities Department Ft. Gordon
contract, the Augusta Transit Department and the Augusta Regional Airport
Aviation contract. Federal Guidelines prohibit the use of any quotas or set-
asides. In keeping with these guidelines, this Affirmative Action Plan
contains no quotas or set-asides for any groups. OFCCP administers and
enforces Executive Order 11246, as amended, which prohibits federal
contractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and
subcontractors, who do over $10,000 in Government business in one year
from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, or national origin. The Executive Order also requires
Government contractors to take affirmative action to insure that equal
opportunity is provided in all aspects of employment. Under the Guidelines
of 29 USC §793, 38 USC §4212 and 41C.F.R. Part 60-250, Veterans and
People with Disabilities are also protected under this Affirmative Action
Plan . Government contractors, like Augusta-Richmond County, with 50 or
more employees and $50,000 or more in government contracts are required
to develop a written affirmative action program (AAP). A written
affirmative action program helps Augusta-Richmond County identify and
analyze potential problems in the participation and utilization of women and
minorities in the workforce. If there are problems, Augusta-Richmond
County will specify in its AAP the specific procedures it will follow and the
good faith efforts it will make to provide equal employment opportunity.
Expanded efforts in outreach, recruitment, training and other areas are some
of the affirmative steps contractors can take to help employees compete for
jobs on equal footing with other applicants and employees. Related Laws
and Regulations E.O. 11246 Executive Order 11246 29 USC §793
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 38 USC §4212 Vietnam Era Veterans'
Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974
41 CFR Part
60-1Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors 41 CFR Part 60-2
Affirmative Action Programs 41 CFR Part 60-250 Affirmative Action and
Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding
Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era 41 CFR Part 60-
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741 Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors
and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities Source: The
U.S. Department of Labor
Analysis:
Financial Impact:no action required by finance/dbw
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Demolition of Unsafe Structures
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain
unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the Albion Acres Neighborhood:
2284 Darlington Drive, (District 2, Super District 9); South Richmond
Neighborhood: 3870 Wendell Street, 2044 McDade Road, (District 8, Super
District 10); Meadowbrook Neighborhood: 2514 Becket Court, (District 5,
Super District 9); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. (Approved by Public
Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:The approval of this ordinance will provide for the demolition of certain
structures that have been determined to be dilapidated beyond repair and a
public nuisance. The owners of the above referenced properties have been
requested to correct the property maintenance violations. The violations
were not corrected. By approving this ordinance the City will have the
structures demolished, record a lien against the property in the amount of the
costs incurred, and send the property owners a bill for payment that is due
within 30 days of receipt.
Analysis:Continuing the removal of dilapidated structures will signal to the public
that neglected, unsafe and uninhabitable structures will not be allowed and
that property owners will be held responsible for their properties.
Financial Impact:The average total cost associated with the demolition of each property will
be approximately $5,200.00. This includes the title search, asbestos survey,
and demolition.
Alternatives:Allow the unsafe structures to remain and continue to have a negative
impact on the neighborhoods and City.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: Account
# 220072912/ 5211119
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ORDINANCE NO. _____________________
ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE
STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2284 DARLINGTON DRIVE, 3870
WENDELL STREET, 2044 MCDADE ROAD, AND 2514 BECKET COURT.
TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. That the following properties have been identified by the Director of the Augusta –
Richmond County License and Inspection Department as unfit for human habitation (or unfit for
its current commercial or business use) and the cost of repair, alteration or improvement of said
properties exceeds one-half the value of property and that the said Director shall cause the
structures located on hereinafter described property to be demolished and removed as ordered by
Augusta-Richmond County Magistrate Court; and that said Director shall cause the costs of such
removal and demolition for said property be entered upon the lien docket maintained in the
office of Clerk of Augusta - Richmond County Commission and said Director shall otherwise
proceed to effectuate the purpose of O.C.G.A. SS 41-2-7 through 41-2-17 with respect to said
property, to-wit:
• 2284 DARLINGTON DRIVE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on
Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 71-1 as Parcel 188.
• 3870 WENDELL STREET, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on
Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 139 as Parcel 62.
• 2044 McDADE ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on
Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 196 as Parcel 27.02.
• 2514 BECKET COURT, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on
Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 108 as Parcel 366.
Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Section III. That all Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Duly adopted this _________ day of ____________________, 2008
MAYOR________________________________
ATTEST:_______________________________
CLERK OF COMMISSION
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
State Court Judicial Assistants / Digital Recording System
Department:Administrator
Caption:Motion to approve increased salaries for State Court judicial assistants
related to their additional duties and the operation of a digital recording
system for hearings and trials with no additional funding for 2008 and 2009.
(Approved by Administrative Services and Finance Committees)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
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the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Clerk of Commission
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Tax Allocation District I Resolution
Department:Housing & Community Development Department
Caption:Motion to approve a Resolution for the Adoption of the Augusta-Richmond
County Redevelopment Plan for the neighborhoods of West Augusta,
Downtown, Old City, East Augusta, South Augusta and Create Tax
Allocation District Number One - Augusta. (Approved by Administrative
Services and Finance Committees September 8, 2008)
Background:The Redevelopment Powers Law provides for the exercise of redevelopment
powers, the adoption of redevelopment plans and the creation of tax
allocation districts by counties and municipalities in the State of
Georgia. The purpose of the law is to improve economic and social
conditions within substantially underutilized, as well as economically and
socially depressed urban areas that contribute to or cause unemployment,
limit the tax resources of counties, municipalities and consolidated
governments while creating a greater demand for governmental services,
have a deleterious effect upon the public health, safety, morals and welfare
and impair or arrest the sound growth of the community. It is in the public
interest of Augusta-Richmond County that the Redevelopment Powers Law
be exercised to improve economic and social conditions in order to remedy
the detrimental effects of the Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment
Area in the neighborhoods in West Augusta, Downtown, Old City, East
Augusta and South Augusta. If the Redevelopment Plan and creation of
Tax Allocation District Number One – Augusta is approved, it shall become
effective as of December 31, 2008, and shall continue in existence until off
redevelopment costs, including financing costs and debt service on tax
allocation bonds are paid in full.
Analysis:The approval of the Redevelopment Plan and designation of the Tax
Allocation District will allow the City of Augusta to proceed in rebuilding
the community.
Financial Impact:
The Development Authority of Richmond County shall be designated as the
redevelopment agency to exercise redevelopment powers as necessary to
implement the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan. The Commission will
authorize issuance of tax allocation bonds and/or obtain commercial bank
financing and to use the proceeds of any tax allocation bonds or financing
for any and all eligible uses including, without limitation, costs of issuance
of the tax allocation bonds or commercial financing; capital costs of public
and private improvements, including but not limited to greenspace, parks
and trails; street, traffic control devices, bridges and parking facilities,
utilities, drinking water, etc. The property proposed to be pledged for
payment or as security for payment of tax allocation bonds will include
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positive ad valorem tax allocation increments from ad valorem taxes levied
on all taxable real property within the boundaries of Tax Allocation District
Number One – Augusta. The Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor and Finance
Director will take all appropriate measures to identify tax parcels within the
Augusta Tax Allocation District upon the tax digest to allocate all positive
tax allocation increments and to establish a Special Fund for the accrual of
tax allocation increments, and to establish a Special Fund for the accrual of
tax allocation increments as provided by the Redevelopment Powers Law.
Alternatives:None recommended.
Recommendation:Approve the Resolution for the Adoption of the Augusta-Richmond County
Redevelopment Plan for the neighborhoods of West Augusta, Downtown,
Old City, East Augusta, South Augusta and Create Tax Allocation District
Number One - Augusta
Funds are Available in
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
A RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND
COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND TAX
ALLOCATION DISTRICT NUMBER ONE-- AUGUSTA];
DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND TAX ALLOCATION
DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING THE TAX ALLOCATION
INCREMENT BASE FOR THE TAX ALLOCATION
DISTRICT; ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE AREA; ESTABLISHING THE INTENT TO ISSUE
AND SELL TAX ALLOCATION BONDS OR OBTAIN
OTHER FINANCING NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHMOND COUNTY
TO ACT AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
IMPLEMENT THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT
TO THE REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. §36-44-1, et seq., is known and may be cited as the
Redevelopment Powers Law; and
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Powers Law (O.C.G.A. §36-44-1, et seq.) provides for
the exercise of redevelopment powers, the adoption of redevelopment plans, and the creation tax
allocation districts by counties and municipalities in the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Redevelopment Powers Law is to improve economic and
social conditions within substantially underutilized, as well as economically and socially
depressed urban areas that contribute to or cause unemployment, limit the tax resources of
counties, municipalities and consolidated governments while creating a greater demand for
governmental services, have a deleterious effect upon the public health, safety, morals and
welfare, and impair or arrest the sound growth of the community; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to House Bill 773 (2006 GA. LAWS p. 4507, et seq.) as approved
by a majority of the voters in a referendum held on November 7, 2006, Augusta-Richmond
County is authorized to exercise the redevelopment powers as delineated by the Redevelopment
Powers Law; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest of Augusta-Richmond County that the
Redevelopment Powers Law be exercised to improve economic and social conditions of the
Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Area in order to abate or eliminate deleterious
effects of its current depressed and underutilized state; and
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WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission finds that the Augusta
Redevelopment Area suffers from blighted parcels and underdeveloped land characteristics that
contribute to or cause unemployment, limit the tax resources of Augusta-Richmond County
while creating a greater demand for government services, and in general has a deleterious effect
on the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission finds that the Redevelopment
Area is substantially underutilized by containing a substantial number of open or vacant parcels
and structures and buildings of relatively low value compared to the value of other structures and
buildings in the vicinity and that the current condition of the area is less desirable than the
redevelopment of the area for new commercial, residential, governmental and other uses; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Plan and
creation of Tax Allocation District Number One - Augusta is necessary to redevelop and
revitalize these area through the use of targeted financing and public/private partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission has specifically identified
neighborhoods in the West Augusta, Downtown, Old City, East Augusta and South Augusta
areas as specifically in need of a targeted plan of redevelopment and revitalization; and
WHEREAS, the Augusta TAD can provide incentives and funding to catalyze
redevelopment of these identified TAD nodes; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest of Augusta-Richmond County that the
Redevelopment Powers Law be exercised to improve the economic and social conditions of the
Augusta Redevelopment Area in order to remedy the detrimental effects of its current depressed
and underutilized state; and
WHEREAS, a Redevelopment Plan has been prepared for the Augusta-Richmond
County Redevelopment Area in accordance with O.C.G.A. §36-44-3(9); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has held a public hearing on the Redevelopment Plan and
TAD Resolution as required by the Redevelopment Powers Law; and
WHEREAS, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission now desires to adopt the
Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Plan and create Tax Allocation District Number
One-- Augusta
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF AUGUSTA-
RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AND BY THE AUTHORITY
OF SAME IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission finds and declares that the
Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Area has not been subject to growth and
development through private enterprise and would not reasonably be anticipated to be developed
without the approval of the Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Plan (hereinafter
“Redevelopment Plan”).
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Section 2. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission finds and declares that
improvement of the Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Area, as defined in the
Redevelopment Plan, is likely to enhance the value of a substantial portion of other real property
in the district.
Section 3. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission adopts and incorporates
herein by reference the Redevelopment Plan, attached as Exhibit “A,” as the Redevelopment
Plan for the aforesaid area pursuant to the Redevelopment Powers Law.
Section 4. Augusta-Richmond County creates Tax Allocation District Number One--
Augusta pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers Law.
Section 5. The Augusta-Richmond County Tax Allocation District Number One--
Augusta is hereby created as of December 31, 2008, and shall continue in existence until all
redevelopment costs, including financing costs and debt service on tax allocation bonds, are paid
in full.
Section 6. Augusta-Richmond County hereby establishes the estimated Tax
Allocation Increment Base of $___________________________ for the Augusta-Richmond
County Tax Allocation District Number One-- Augusta. The real property taxes to be used for
computing tax allocation increments are specified in the attached Redevelopment Plan and
incorporated herein by reference.
Section 7. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission hereby designates the
Development Authority of Richmond County as its redevelopment agency to exercise
redevelopment powers as necessary to implement the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan and
effectuate the redevelopment of the Augusta-Richmond County Redevelopment Area, in
accordance with O.C.G.A. §36-44-3(6).
Section 8. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission hereby expresses its intent to
authorize issuance of tax allocation bonds and/or obtain commercial bank financing and to use
the proceeds of any tax allocation bonds or financing for any and all eligible uses including,
without limitation, costs of issuance of the tax allocation bonds or commercial financing; capital
costs of public and private improvements, including but not limited to greenspace, parks and
trails; streets, traffic control devices, bridges and parking facilities; utilities, drinking water,
storm and sanitary sewers; sidewalks, lighting and streetscapes; restoration of historic facilities;
environmental remediation; professional services costs, including fees for architectural, legal,
engineering and environmental services; real estate assembly; and such other uses deemed
necessary pursuant to provisions of the Redevelopment Plan and the Redevelopment Powers
Law, as it has been or hereafter may be amended.
Section 9. The property proposed to be pledged for payment or as security for
payment of tax allocation bonds will include the positive ad valorem tax allocation increments
from ad valorem taxes levied on all taxable real property within the boundaries of Tax Allocation
District Number One-- Augusta.
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Section 10. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission hereby instructs and
authorizes the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor and Finance Director to take all appropriate
measures to identify tax parcels within the Augusta TAD upon the tax digest, to allocate all
positive tax allocation increments, and to establish a Special Fund for the accrual of tax
allocation increments as provided by the Redevelopment Powers Law, as it has been or hereafter
may be amended.
Section 11. All resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Adopted and approved by the Commission of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
this ___ day of September, 2008.
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Inmate Medical Services Contract
Department:Administrator
Caption:Motion to approve extending the inmate medical services contract with
Correctional Medical Services, Inc. for an additional year. (Approved by
Public Safety and Finance Committees September 8, 2008)
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Commission Meeting Agenda
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Motorized Cart Ordinance Amendment
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend Title Three of the Augusta
Richmond County, Georgia Code to add certain streets to Section 3-5-86, to
repeal all Ordinances in conflict herewith, to provide an effective date and
for other purposes subject to the approval of the Sheriff's Office and the
installation of the proper signage in the area. (Approved by Commission
September 2, 2008- second reading)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
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the Following
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Adjust Parking Rates at Marriott Riverfront Hotel Parking Deck
Department:Public Services Depertment - Facilities Management Division
Caption:Motion to approve adjusting the rates for the Parking facility at the Marriott
Riverfront Hotel from $0.75 per hour to $1.00 per hour, with an increase in
the daily cap from $3.25 to $5.00. Monthly rates will remain unchanged.
(Approved by Finance Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:It has been close to 6 years since the parking rates at the Marriott Riverfront
Hotel have been adjusted.
Analysis:The current rates at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel parking facility are set at
$0.75 per hour with a daily cap of $3.25. At these rates, this facility
generates roughly $100,000 a year in revenue above the cost of operations.
This does not cover the cost of bond financing, which is covered by an
allocation from the General Fund and a tax on rental cars. If usage remains
constant, the proposed rate increase could increase revenues substantially.
However, allowing for some reduction in usage until users grow accustomed
to the increase, it would be prudent to project an increase in revenues of
$100,000 for total revenues of $200,000. (see attached analysis)
Financial Impact:No funding is required. Revenues should increase by an estimated $100,000
annually.
Alternatives:1. Adjust the rates for the Parking facility at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel
from $0.75 per hour to $1.00 per hour, with an increase in the daily cap from
$3.25 to $5.00. Monthly rates will remain unchanged. 2. Do not adjust the
rates.
Recommendation:#1. Adjust the rates for the Parking facility at the Marriott Riverfront Hotel
from $0.75 per hour to $1.00 per hour, with an increase in the daily cap from
$3.25 to $5.00. Monthly rates will remain unchanged.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
No funding is required. Revenues should increase by an estimated $100,000
annually.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Daily Average
Rate Band # of Cars Rate Revenue
$ Amt
Increase Cars Rate
16 min.-1 hr. 11 $0.75 $8.25 $0.25 11 $1.00
1 hr, 1 min.- 2 hrs. 15 $1.50 $22.50 $0.50 15 $2.00
2hrs, I min.-3 hrs. 13 $2.25 $29.25 $0.75 13 $3.00
3 hrs, 1 min.-4 hrs. 34 $3.00 $102.00 $1.00 34 $4.00
4 hrs. 1 min & over 25 $3.25 $81.25 $1.75 25 $5.00
Hotel Charges 178 $2.93 $521.54 $1.07 178 $5.00
In/Out Pass (24 hr) 2 $5.00 $10.00 $1.00 2 $6.00
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Total 280 $787.29 280
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16 min.-1 hr. 3582 $0.75 $2,686.50 $0.50 3582 $1.00 $3,582.00
1 hr, 1 min.- 2 hrs. 5292 $1.50 $7,938.00 $0.50 5292 $2.00 $10,584.00
2hrs, I min.-3 hrs. 4598 $2.25 $10,345.50 $0.50 4598 $3.00 $13,794.00
3 hrs, 1 min.-4 hrs. 12422 $3.00 $37,266.00 $0.50 12422 $4.00 $49,688.00
4 hrs. 1 min & over 9092 $3.25 $29,549.00 $0.50 9092 $5.00 $45,460.00
Hotel Charges 74892 $2.93 $219,433.56 $2.07 74892 $5.00 $374,460.00
In/Out Pass (24 hr) 866 $5.00 $4,330.00 $1.00 866 $6.00 $5,196.00
Over 24 hrs 142 $6.25 $887.50 $0.75 142 $7.00 $994.00
Total 110886 $312,436.06 110886 $503,758.00
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Hyde Park Study Subcommittee Recommendations
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve recommendations from the Hyde Park Study
Subcommittee to include the refund of half of the property taxes for the
years 2007 and 2008 for the property owners in Hyde Park with the
additional recommendation that children age six (6) and younger from the
area be screened or tested for lead poisoning at the city's expense. (No
recommendation from Finance Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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MCG Memorandum of Understanding
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve intergovernmental memorandum of understanding with
the Board of Regents and the Housing Authority and the transfer of funds
for the acquisition of Gilbert Manor property. (Approved by Finance
Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Request to have insolvent list approved
Department:Tax Commissioner
Caption:Motion to approve a request to declare certain personal property accounts
on the records of this office as insolvent. (Approved by Finance
Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:This is a process that is authorized by the Georgia Revenue Code (OCGA
48-3-23) and recommended to be done every so often by the Commission in
order to make the outstanding accounts more indicative of the actual
collectibles.
Analysis:This is for the purpose of clearing our active records of accounts that are
uncollectible. This does not mean the accounts are done away with, but
rather listed on a separate digest. These records have been certified by the
Tax Assessor's Office as not being current accounts.
Financial Impact:From a tax billings of $177 million, we now have an insolvent amount of
$318,009, which represents County, School and State personal/business
taxes for a period of seven years. The County share of the total $318,009 is
one-third or $106,003.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Declare accounts insolvent.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Award Contract for Replacement of Planning and Zoning Roof
Department:Public Services - Facilities Management Division
Caption:Motion to approve award of the contract to I&E Specialties for roof
replacement and repairs on the Planning and Zoning building in the amount
of $89,306 which is to be funded from SPLOST Phase III funds for the
Municipal Building. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
September 8, 2008)
Background:The shingle roof on the Planning a Zoning building needs to be replaced.
There is also damage to the eaves and fascia that needs to be repaired.
Analysis:A Request for Bids (RFB), Bid Item 08-170, was issued for this scope of
work. Specifications were sent out and six (6) prospective vendors attended
the mandatory pre-bid conference. A single bid received was from I&E
Specialties in the amount of $89,306. Staff has reviewed the numbers and
found the bid to be in line with the anticipated costs. I&E Specialties has
satisfactorily completed work for Augusta in the past. The scope of work
includes removal and replacement of the roof shingles, as well as
replacement of a specified amount of roof deck, fascia and soffit at a unit
cost determined in the bid. The final contract amount will be adjusted, up or
down, in accordance with the predetermined unit rates. Painting of the fascia
and soffit are included as part of this contract.
Financial Impact:The cost of the contract which is $89,306 is to be funded from SPLOST
Phase III, Account #323-04-6211/296-05-0050.
Alternatives:1. Approve award of the contract to I&E Specialties, for roof replacement
and repairs on the Planning and Zoning building, in the amount of $89,306
which is to be funded from SPLOST Phase III funds for the Municipal
Building. 2. Do not approve the award.
Recommendation:#1. Approve award of the contract to I&E Specialties, for roof replacement
and repairs on the Planning and Zoning building, in the amount of $89,306
which is to be funded from SPLOST Phase III funds for the Municipal
Building.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
The cost of the contract which is $89,306 is to be funded from SPLOST
Phase III, Account #323-04-6211/296-05-0050.
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Cemetery Sub Committee Report
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the acquiring of equipment that is necessary for
identifying the presence of remains in gravesites. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Water Distribution System - Magnolia Villas Phase II
Department:Augusta Utilities Department
Caption:Motion to approve a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for
the water distribution system in Magnolia Villas, Phase II. (Approved by
Engineering Servcies Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:Malane Properties, LLC, has developed a tract of land, Magnolia Villas,
Phase II, and wishes to dedicate the water distribution system to Augusta.
Analysis:The water system has been inspected and approved by the Augusta Utilities
Department.
Financial Impact:None
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Approve motion to accept the Deed of Dedication and Maintenance
Agreement, for the water distribution system in Magnolia Villas, Phase II.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Extended funding for the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy Savannah River at Risk Study.
Department:Utilities
Caption:Motion to approve funding of an extension of the Southeastern Natural
Sciences Academy (SNSA) Savannah River at Risk study. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:The Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy (SNSA) began a 24 month
study of the middle Savannah River in January 2006. This study, known as
Savannah River at Risk, was funded by multiple entities including Augusta.
The study identified additional issues that need to be investigated in order to
fully understand the complex nature of the Savannah River system from
Thurmond Dam to the Savannah Harbor. Augusta previously contributed
$300,000 to the original study. The SNSA has presented the attached
proposal for continuation and expansion of the study to include data
collection in the Savannah Harbor. We would like to offer additional
funding to SNSA for this work in the amount of $150,000 per year for two
years for a total additional participation of $300,000.
Analysis:The information obtained from the original SNSA study has been very
helpful to Augusta as we have worked with regulators in developing a new
dissolved oxygen standard for the Savannah Harbor. This new standard will
require the revision of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
determination for the harbor. The new TMDL will have a significant impact
on the Augusta area as decreases in the allowable wasteload contributions to
the river are expected. The data collected to date and the additional data to
be collected will be extremely valuable to Augusta area users of the river. It
is imperative that decisions regarding the use of the river for wasteload
assimilation be based on the most accurate and scientifically valid data to
insure that wasteload allocation reductions are truly necessary for the health
of the river system. This data will be valuable during the development of the
revised TMDL and during discussions with regulators about future
individual permit requirements.
Financial Impact:$150,000 from the 2008 budget and $150,000 from the 2009 budget for a
total additional participation of $300,000
Alternatives:1) Rely on the limited and restricted data currently available to inform
regulatory decision makers (not recommended). 2) Continue Augusta's
participation in the SNSA study through a commitment of $150,000 per year
for two years.
Recommendation:
Continue Augusta's participation in the SNSA study through a commitment
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total additional participation of $300,000.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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Executive Summary
Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy is pleased to offer this research proposal to continue the
Savannah River study which began in January 2006. The current issue surrounding water quality within
the Savannah River stems from dissolved oxygen (DO) concentrations within the river and the Savannah
harbor. However, the current drought condition and increasing population within the southeastern United
States adds another level of uncertainty for the fate of water quality and water quantity within the
Savannah River basin as well. Each stress, low DO concentrations, impact of drought, and increasing
population will require sensible and equitable management solutions. Those solutions, which need to
provide a dynamic balance between natural resource protection and increasing anthropogenic pressures,
can only be based upon a holistic and sound scientific database. The Academy began such a database in
2006 and proposes to continue this important database for an additional 2 years. This proposal however
expands the current database to include specific parameters that will fill significant data gaps in the debate
over the impact of the CSRA discharges on DO concentrations within the river and harbor. Data
collected and analyzed by the Academy within the first two years provided sufficient evidence to draw
into question some of (3$¶Vconclusions regarding the impact of the CSRA discharges on DO
concentrations, but a more detailed study is required to strengthen that argument. This executive
summary is meant to give a brief overview of the significantly more detailed formal proposal (attached).
The Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges that the DO water quality standard for the lower
Savannah River is not appropriate and needs to be revised. Until that revision is implemented however,
EPA is forced to meet the current water quality standard. In order to meet that standard, EPA is requiring
that no additional loadings of oxygen demanding substances (predominantly organic matter and dissolved
ammonia) take place within the middle and lower Savannah watersheds since the harbor cannot assimilate
any loads above those provided by the natural background condition. This means that all industrial and
municipal effluents that empty into the Savannah River within the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)
cannot contain oxygen demanding substances. EPA has suggested that nearly half of the oxygen
demanding substances, which lead to violation of the DO standard within the Savannah harbor, originate
from those CSRA point source discharges. Meeting this organic matter and ammonia removal
requirement may be impossible and may require industries and municipalities to cease operations. As a
result of marketplace globalization, local industries may be more apt to move out of the area under such
regulatory constraint. Clearly, this would result in significant job loss and economic impact to the CSRA.
Municipalities on the other hand, have no option but to continue operations and would most likely face
financial penalties for violation of the loadings rule.
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too few river sampling locations, and an oversimplified view of how the ecology of the Savannah River
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reliance upon conclusions generated through ecological modeling efforts. Results from ecological models
are only as good as the overall understanding of the system and the ability to create an appropriate data
collection scheme that fits the goals of the model. Neither modeling criteria have been sufficiently met
for the Savannah River. Proof that the loadings argument is not sufficient and that the modeling efforts
have provided faulty conclusions comes from a high frequency, empirical data set collected during the
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results.
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demanding substances (organic material) to the river; Thurmond Lake, CSRA dischargers, and the
floodplain below the CSRA all contributed to the total load. In the cooler months, organic load increased
steadily along the entire river study reach, proving that organic material was added along the entire river
from both human impacts and natural background contributions. During the warmer, summer months, the
organic load increased from the dam, through the CSRA, but often decreased within the floodplain. In
fact, results from the July 2007 sampling excursion showed that the same amount of organic material
added through the CSRA was removed within the floodplain, most likely due to bacterial degradation.
Although the study was not designed to show which organic load source was preferentially used by the
bacteria, stable isotope data on organic matter particles showed that the overall river particulate matter
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plant effluent and pulp and paper mill effluent. One of the goals of this research proposal is to more
clearly define the sources of organic material to the Savannah River system and to determine the extent to
which each source is used by bacteria within the river to determine if the CSRA effluents reach the harbor
or are used by bacteria before they reach the harbor.
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saturated throughout most of the study period. GAEPD/EPA modeling efforts, calibrated to the
$FDGHP\¶V2006 data, showed that there should have been no DO at Clyo in the summer of 2007. Actual
data collected during that time period showed that Clyo was nearly 100% saturated during that time.
Similarly, data collected from the USGS gauge at the USACE dock within the Savannah harbor showed
that the harbor DO standard of 3.0 mg O2/L was violated a total of 7.75 cumulative hours from August
2007 through December 2007; those hours were not contiguous. (3$¶V Final Total Maximum Daily
Load (TMDL) for DO (EPA, 2006) states³The dissolved oxygen criteria is no less that 3.0 mg/L in June,
July, August, September, and October; no less than 3.5mg/L in May and November; and no less than 4.0
mg/L in December, January, February, March, and April. Based upon the [EPA] modeling results, these
criteria cannot be attained even if all continuous discharges of the oxygen-demanding substances are
eliminated´ Actual data collected by USGS within the harbor showed that the standard was met 99.8%
of the time from August 2007 through December 2007. These discrepancies call into question the
validity, and sole reliance, upon modeling for decision making and point to the importance of, and
increased need for, continued empirical data collection.
The model used for the Savannah River DO issue is a dynamic model which means that the model was
intended to predict the impact of oxygen demanding substances on river and harbor DO levels. In order
to achieve that goal, the model simulates what happens to oxygen as the wastes leave the CSRA discharge
points (i.e. industries and municipalities) and are transported along the entire length of the river to the
harbor. The modeler, armed with a general understanding of river dynamics, defines the important
parameters which are thought to most accurately determine the impact of the waste on DO in the river and
harbor. Two significant problems exist regarding the Savannah River harbor DO modeling effort; 1) the
model under simplifies and negates some important river processes, and 2) the empirical data used as
input to the dynamic model was not collected dynamically. Both issues decrease the validity of the model
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results. Water samples collected by the Academy since 2006 have included a dynamic sampling scheme.
As a result, the $FDGHP\¶V dataset is the only dataset robust enough to validate the TMDL modeling
efforts. This proposal will not only allow for continuation of that database but will also offer a unique
opportunity to validate the dynamic model output by conducting several continuous sampling events
which start in the CSRA and end at the head of the Savannah harbor. This empirical dataset can be
compared time-for-time to EPA model data.
7KH$FDGHP\¶VGDWDLVthe only existing contemporary, continuous, and empirical dataset representing the
middle and lower Savannah River basins. Other databases exist but historic data does not reliably
represent contemporary conditions nor do monthly, synoptic sampling events represent continuous
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modeling efforts. In addition, the Academy is working with USACE and both SC and GA regulators to
determine optimal river management strategies for maintaining river water quality as Thurmond Lake
levels approach unprecedented lows7KH$FDGHP\¶Vresearch and dataset is the scientific foundation
upon which decisions regarding the Savannah River will be made. The Academy endeavors to shed new
light on the ecological function of the Savannah River which will offer new insight into optimization of
regulated river management strategies not only for the Savannah River but for other regulated rivers as
well. We hope that you see the value in funding this proposed research project.
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and/or altered lotic ecosystems is a common goal of many stream and
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conceptual models, shaped empirical research and funding, and
occasionally altered government policies on river conservation,
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Some confusion in the perception of how the Savannah River functions may stem from
the lack of a consistent theory regarding how rivers, in general, function. Lorenz et al
(1997) presented a good overview of the predominant theoretical concepts which
describe ecological processes within rivers. One of the original, and still most popular,
concepts in river ecology is the River Continuum Concept (Vannote et al 1980). This
concept argues that macroinvertebrate assemblages are structured along a continuous
gradient from the headwaters to the river mouth and the spatial positioning of those
organisms reflects the functionality of those organisms in terms of organic matter
processing, from course to particulate, along the gradient. This view implies that the
majority of organic material within river systems results from headwater inputs. Since
this foundational concept is based upon studies conducted within low order (headwater)
streams it most likely does not apply to higher order streams. This concept does not
consider additional inputs along the river length nor does it consider in-stream
(autochthonous) production of organic material (phytoplankton), or carbon quality. Such
D³KHDGZDWHUGRPLQDWHGYLHZ´GRHs not apply to more complex, higher order systems and
should not be the basis for modeling higher order river system dynamics.
Dynamics surrounding the sources and fate of material in rivers often requires extensive
evaluation of the entire river system with special consideration for spatial and temporal
scales. Such wide ranging view of the system is required because rivers are a dynamic
interplay between physical, chemical, biological, and geological elements. At discrete
river locations, these elements do not remain static. Thus, it is necessary to view, sample,
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proposing to determine the sources, fate, and transport of oxygen demanding material
from Thurmond Dam to the Savannah harbor and to compare in-stream respiration rates
to uBOD bottle rates. In addition, in-stream rates along with other parameters will allow
for determination of river metabolism (photosynthesis and respiration) for the Savannah
River system. In order to determine sources, fate, and transport, the Academy will ³ILQJHUSULQW´WKRVHVRXUFHV (natural and anthropogenic) that are thought to contribute
significantly to the oxygen demanding material load to the river and compare those same
constituents at each Lagrangian river sampling station in order to determine the fate and
transport dynamics of those sources. In addition, the Academy will conduct at least two
continuous river cruises per year from the CSRA to the harbor collecting continuous data
for the entire study reach length. The Academy will add three permanent stations to the
existing continuous monitoring network, at RM 27 (I-95 bridge), Brier Creek, and
possibly Ebeneezer Creek, as well as develop a real-time data collection network through
a cooperative agreement with Clemson University. Since USGS and USACE have a
permanent station at the Corps dock in the harbor, we will develop a cooperative
agreement with them or another harbor/estuary research team as well to extend the same
study parameters to the harbor.
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2.1 How is the DO situation in the Savannah now?
Figure 1 shows DO saturation data from each permanent river station from 2006-2007.
The data indicate that DO saturation was variable at RM 215 due to lake stagnation, the
shoals and NSBL&D created supersaturated conditions (>100%) (RM 202 and RM185,
respectively), and saturation at Clyo (RM 61) was constantly maintained between 80 and
105%, with consistently higher saturation values during the low flow period of 2007.
DO TMDL modeling efforts over the past year by GAEPD, calibrated to 2006 SNSA
data, continue to predict near zero DO concetrations at Clyo. As shown below, nearly
all of the data collected over the past two years showed that saturation at Clyo was ~80-
105% with 2007 being saturated much of the time.
(3$¶V Final DO TMDL (2006) states³7KHGLVVROYHGR[\JHQFULWHULDLVQROHVVWKDW
mg/L in June, July, August, September, and October; no less than 3.5mg/L in May and
November; and no less than 4.0 mg/L in December, January, February, March, and
April. Based upon the modeling results, these criteria cannot be attained even if all
continuous discharges of the oxygen-demanding substances are eliminated´ Figure 2
shows the empirical data collected from the Corps dock within the harbor from July 2007
through February 2008 (data source: USGS, chart provided by GAEPD).
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Figure 1. Dissolved oxygen saturation values at each permanent station from 2006-2007.
Column 1 from top to bottom: RM 215, RM 202, RM 198, RM 190, RM 185; column 2
from top to bottom: RM 179, RM 148, RM 119, RM 61. Red line is a reference and is
equal to 100% sat. on each graph.
Figure 2. Empirical data from the USACE dock within the Savannah
harbor (data source: USGS; chart provided by GAEPD).
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As shown in Figure 2, data collected from the USACE/USGS sonde within the harbor
from August 2007 through December 2007 indicated that the DO standard of 3.0 mg
O2/L was violated a total of 31/13,339 readings (0.2%) or 7.75 cumulative hours; these
hours were not contiguous. The maximum exceedance during that time, 0.2 mg O2/L
(2.8 mg O2/L), was near the error of the YSI 6600EDS instrument (0.1 mg O2/L or 1% of
the reading, whichever is greater). Similar exceedance events occurred in July 2007 but
data from those events were not available at the time of this analysis. These comparisons
indicate that reliance upon modeled data versus empirical data should be questioned.
2.2 How does the amount of organic material in the Savannah River
compare to other rivers? To other rivers in Georgia?
TOC concentrations in natural systems typically range from 0.5 mg/L in groundwater and VHDZDWHUWRPJ/LQ³EODFNZDWHU´VZDPSVZLWKDverage river concentrations of ~7.0
mg/L; 5 mg/L as DOC and 2 mg/L as Particulate Organic Carbon (POC) (Thurman,
1985). On average, the Savannah had less Total Organic Carbon (TOC) when compared
to literature values of other rivers, with Dissolved Organic Carbon (DOC) comprising all
of the TOC in 92% of the samples. Average DOC concentrations in 6DYDQQDK5LYHU¶V
mainstem ranged from 2.3 to 4.1 mg/L at RM 215 and RM 179, respectively while
concentrations ranged from ~3.1 to 6.5 mg/L in Horse Creek and Butler Creek,
respectively (Fig. 3).
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Compared to other rivers in Georgia, TOC concentrations within the Savannah are either
similar (rivers originating in the Piedmont) or significantly below (rivers originating in
the Coastal Plain) those of other rivers in the state. Cai et al. (1998) showed DOC
concentrations of ~9 mg/L in the Altamaha (Piedmont river) and ~26 mg/L in the Satilla
(a Coastal Plain river); at the time of sampling (1995), concentrations within the
Savannah were ~4.5 mg/L at the river/estuary interface. Moran, et al. (1999) sampled the
Savannah, Ogeechee, Altamaha, Satilla, and St. Marys rivers in March 1996 at the
river/estuary interface and reported concentrations of 4.3, 3.8, 3.2, 4.0, 4.2 mg/L,
respectively. They sampled the Savannah, Altamaha, and Satilla again in May 1996 and
reported concentrations of 3.2, 3.0, and 3.6 mg/L, respectively. Finally, they reported
concentrations of 25.4 and 29.9 mg/L in their samplings of the Satilla in March 1997 and
August 1997, respectively.
TOC concentrations at Clyo (RM 61) compared to the USGS station at Port Wentworth
over the same time period showed that the concentrations were similar from April 2006
through April 2007 (Fig. 4). Although the concentrations were similar between these two
sites, the significant difference may be the organic carbon mass between the sites when
accounting for discharge. USGS does not supply discharge data for this site but the
specific conductance data from this site indicated that it was well within the tidal portion
of the harbor (spec. cond. >>1 mS). If the concentrations were the same but the
discharges varied by 10x at some points during high tide, then the carbon mass at the Port
Wentworth site was 10x higher as well. This logic may indicate that the riverine carbon
load contributed only ~10% of the total carbon load to the harbor at that time.
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Figure 5 shows the Lagrangian mass flux results from January 2007 through January
2008. Overall trends indicated a seasonal trend where the cooler months exported
significantly more carbon than the warmer months (>1E6 mg C/s versus >8E5 mg C/s).
During the cooler months, presumably due to decreased respiration rates, carbon mass
increased steadily with decreasing river mile, even through the floodplain section of the
study reach. However in the warmer months, DOC mass often decreased through the
section of river with adjacent floodplains. This trend most likely indicated that
significant respiration was ongoing especially in July 2007 when a loss of ~ 2E5 mg
DOC/s was observed from RM 179 to RM 61; this loss decreased carbon mass to levels
observed within the CSRA pool for that time period and may indicate that a significant
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Figure 5. Lagrangian DOC mass flux results from Jan2007 through Jan2008. Y-
axis units are mg DOC/s. Pink line on each graph is a reference line and is the same
magnitude (5E5 mg DOC/s) on each graph. X-Axis nomenclature: NA= RM202,
520= RM198, Stans= RM190, DS= RM185, IP= RM179, Vogtle= RM148, 301=
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2.3 TOC:DOC dynamics, indicator of sources?
Throughout the first 2 years of the Savannah River study, concentrations of TOC and
DOC have been virtually equal. However, measurement error may account for some of
this similarity. Both TOC and DOC are determined, by Shealy Environmental Services
(Cayce, SC), on a Shimadzu TOC 5000 analyzer. This is the most cited instrument for
this analysis and is an EPA approved method with a standard error of 1-3% for DOC and
5-10% for TOC. That potential error results from the possible limitation of the
instrument to sample larger particulate matter upon analysis (Ron Benner, personal
communication; APHA, 1985). If the sampled river system is typically depleted of large
particulate matter, then the measurement error for TOC would be minimal. With that in
mind, 92% of the TOC data was within 10% of the DOC data (n=309) (Fig. 6). Of the
remaining 8%, only half of the data showed TOC>DOC whereas the other half showed
DOC>TOC.
Of all instances where TOC > DOC (all data included, n=309), 26% occurred within the
sampled creeks (Stevens Creek, Horse Creek, and Butler Creek), 16% occurred above
New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam (NSBL&D), and 58% occurred below NSBL&D. Of
the instances where TOC exceed DOC by more than 10% (n=24), 54% occurred in the
sampled creeks, 25% occurred upstream of NSBL&D, and 21% occurred downstream of
NSBL&D.
The apparent discrepancy for the Savannah River TOC/DOC dynamics stems from the
fact that it is a highly regulated river. Natural (unregulated) rivers typically contain
organic matter from many sources which can be grouped into two main categories,
autochthonous and allochthonous. Autochthonous sources originate in-stream and mostly
result from bacterial, algal, and aquatic vegetative growth. Allochthonous sources
originate from watershed sources outside the river and can come from headwaters,
tributaries, floodplain and riparian wetlands, groundwater, and anthropogenic point
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sources. Since the Savannah is completely disconnected from its headwaters by three
reservoirs (Hartwell, Russell, and Thurmond), the typical carbon additions from that
source is reduced compared to the amount that could possibly be transported from the
headwaters. In addition, the TOC/DOC ratio is significantly altered as a result of the
reservoirs. Steep upland catchments typically release more Particulate Organic Carbon
(POC; POC=TOC-DOC) material than lowlands. POC released from the reservoirs is
negligible because there is extensive bacterial processing and settling of the upland POC
within the reservoirs. Water feeding the middle and lower Savannah originates from the
mid-depths of Thurmond Lake, so most of the TOC is in the dissolved form. These
reservoir effects typically kept the DOC concentrations fairly low and constant at 2.33
mg/L (SD = 0.396 mg/L; n=15) throughout the 2006-2007 study. The three additional
impoundments within the middle Savannah (Stevens Creek Dam, Augusta Diversion
Dam, and NSBL&D), in addition to the pooling effect of NSBL&D, had a similar effect
on TOC/DOC ratio as well.
Downstream of NSBL&D, river meandering and bank erosion was possible from ~RM
185 on. However, POC transport was still minimal because the middle and lower reaches
of the Savannah are within the relatively moderate to flat catchments of the Coastal Plain.
This resulted in a predominance of DOC export from the watersheds within the middle
and lower reaches. Newman (1986) conducted biweekly sampling of organic material for
18 months within the Four Mile Branch watershed (on Savannah River Site property;
~RM148) and found average TOC concentrations of 7.1 mg/L with DOC accounting for
75% of TOC. Mulholland and Keunzler (1979) found that watersheds in North Carolina
that had considerable swamp drainage exported 7x more organic carbon than upland
watersheds, with >80% being exported as DOC.
Streams and rivers drain varying loads of carbon from watersheds to the ocean. The load
typically depends upon the climate where biomes in cooler climates generate more
carbon flux to rivers than those in warmer climates and biomes in drier climates generate
less carbon flux than wetter biomes with swamp forests generating one of the highest
fluxes (9.913 g C m-2 yr-1) (Table 1). For the Savannah, Dosskey and Bertsch (1994)
found that 93% of all carbon entering Four Mile Branch (an SRS tributary; ~RM148)
resulted from only 6% of the watershed area which was floodplain wetland forest and that
the study watershed (12.6 km2) exported 26.9 tons C/yr to the Savannah River.
Table 1. Annual riverine DOC flux from different
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2.4 BOD5 results; all that oxygen demanding waste?
The total number of BOD5 samples that were analyzed from 2006-2007 was 305. Of the
total, 35 samples (11.5%) had results higher than the Practical Quantitation Limit (PQL)
of 2 mg/L. Of the 35 samples >2.0 mg/L, 13 (37.1%) were considered storm water
samples. Of the samples with results >PQL, 63% were from the sampled creeks (Stevens
Creek, Horse Creek, Butler Creek), with sites above and below NSBL&D comprising
17% and 20%, respectively. Of samples >PQL, Butler Creek comprised nearly half of
the total with 49% with Stevens Creek and RM 202 comprising ~ 10% each (Fig. 6).
Box plots of the results are shown in Figure 7. These results are similar to data collected
by SCDHEC from 1999 through 2006 for the Savannah River. Their data showed
232/829 (28%) samples with results >PQL. In addition, their results showed that 595/829
(71%) samples had results <PQL but >0. Their average concentration from all data was
1.65 mg/L.
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2.4.1 Stable isotope results for Savannah River
Stable isotopes have been used extensively over the past 30 years as a tool to increase
knowledge of food web connectivity in aquatic systems. Stable isotopes allow for
determination of connectivity because organisms nearly take on the isotope values of
WKRVHIRRGVXSRQZKLFKDQRUJDQLVPIHHGVKHQFHWKHRULJLQDWLRQRIWKHSKUDVH³<RXDUHZKDW\RXHDW´Nearly in the previous sentence refers to slight shifts in isotope values as
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positive direction as successive trophic level jumps are made (Peterson and Fry, 1987).
Another reliable trend that stable isotopes adhere to pertain to small scale processes such
as respiration, photosynthesis, and chemical reactions; lighter isotopes are favored over
heavier isotopes (Fry, 2006). For instance, if DOC is processed within a river by
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RUJDQLFPDWHULDOLQDTXDWLFV\VWHPVLVWRXVHį13C-vs- C:N plots. The same trends apply
IRUį13C as above, but the C:N of organic material changes with sources and processing
as well. In general, as bacteria process organic material they selectively utilize the
nitrogen and labile carbon components within the POM or DOM molecules, leaving
highly refractory carbon and high C:N . Although C:N vary widely according to
Figure 8. CRQFHSWXDOPRGHORIį151į13&DQGį34S stable
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individual sources, a few examples of C:N in nature are as follows: humic substances
(recalcitrant organic material) >30:1, algae ~6.6:1, allochthonous material >45:1,
allochthonous material 12:1 (Wetzel, 2001). )LJXUH VKRZVJHQHUDOWUHQGVIRUį13C-vs-
C:N plots.
When viewed together, these plots provide powerful data analysis tools for source
tracking and ecological studies of the fate and transport of organic material in aquatic
systems. The source tracking approach usually starts with an understanding of the major
sources of material to the system. For the Savannah River, EPA suggests that
International Paper and the CSRA wastewater treatment facilities provide the bulk of
material from the CSRA that impacts the harbor. Therefore, it is necessary to
characterize those effluents, along with other sources that are deemed to be important (i.e.
floodplain wetlands, phytoplankton, etc) and view the Lagrangian river samples with
reference to those sources. )LJXUHVKRZVį13C-vs- & 1DQGį13C-vs- į15N plots from
seston (material collected on a filter with a nominal pore size <0.7 um) samples collected
in November 2006.
EPA argues that the wastewater treatment plants and International Paper contribute the
bulk of the material from CSRA; those sources are shown within the figure below (BCW
and IPeff, respectively). Other, more overlooked, organic material sources which may
play significant roles are Thurmond Lake and bottomland hardwood swamps, located
along the river below NSBL&D. The Thurmond signature is shown as RM 215 and the
bottomland swamp signature was assumed as a sample from the Phinizy swamp, located
behind SNSA.
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mainstem river stations would have converged toward those source signatures. As
shown, RM 179, which is ~ 2 river miles below the IP effluent, maintained a signature
closest to that of the lake (RM 215) for C:N and 13C but was close to IPeff in terms of
15N. The Lagrangian samples showed a trend away from the RM179/lake signature
toward the bottomland hardwood signature (BCP). Those samples were the last three
stations within the study reach and have extensive bottomland hardwood swamps
adjacent to the river. The trends of increasing C:N, increasing 15N, and slight decrease in
13C indicate microbial processing of the organic material. Although this data is on seston
particles, some conjecture can be made regarding the dynamics between the dissolved
CO2 signature and the 13C signature in terms of bacterial and algal dynamics. As organic
material is cycled downstream and transformed from organic C to CO2 by bacteria, the
CO2 signature becomes more and more depleted in the lighter isotope (more negative).
As algae utilize the depleted CO2 for photosynthesis, the organic signature of the algal
cells becomes more depleted too. Therefore, the seston signature may be indicative of
the algal signature because the algal cells would have been trapped on the filter which
was analyzed for the isotope analysis. Another hypothesis is that particulate material
contributions from the vegetation within the RM148-RM61 study reach contributed
significantly to the analyzed sample. The data collected within the two year study were
not enough to make definitive determinations between those two hypotheses but it was
quite clear that the mainstem stations did not wholly trend toward either the Messerly
WWTP or IPeff signatures. Not all of the isotope data collected within the first two years
of the study has been analyzed but findings to date are consistent with those presented
here. As shown, the dual isotope approach can be quite powerful evidence of sources,
fate, and transport of material within river systems but the use of other parameters to
more definitively characterize sources can only increase clarity of the system dynamics.
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Figure 10. 3ORWVRIVHVWRQį13C-vs- & 1DQGį13C-vs- į15N values. Assumed sources
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As with the first study, mass fluxes of material will be one of the primary focus areas for
the monthly sampling events. They will be assessed based upon Lagrangian sampling
and discharge data.
3.3 Lagrangian river cruises
In order to determine the dynamics between carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in a river
system, it is necessary to apply a Lagrangian scheme. During the first two years of study
such a scheme was employed and offered valuable insights into this interplay for the
Savannah River. That scheme, although highly valuable and more effective than a simple
Eulerian or static-view sampling scheme can be improved upon. An improvement upon
this sampling scheme would be to incorporate a continuous Lagrangian sampling scheme.
The proposed approach is to equip a research vessel with continuous sampling analytical
instrumentation and float downstream behind a Swallow float drifter which will validate
true river velocities. This approach seems considerably more robust and, in essence,
would generate a highly unique empirical data set that could be compared to CE-QUAL-
RIV1 modeling scenarios over the same time period.
The most accurate information from river cruises will come from data collected from ~
RM 202 to the recreational boating restricted zone of the Savannah harbor (~RM 20?)
because there is only one impoundment along that study reach and it is fairly simple to
circumvent in short time. Disruption of the continuity of the study is expected to be
minimal because the drifter can be replaced by neutrally buoyant objects (e.g. oranges)
that can go through the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and be easily detected on the
downstream side. It is clear that beginning cruises at RM 202 limit determinations of the
importance of loads and processes from Thurmond Lake during power generating pulses,
from Stevens Creek reservoir dynamics, and from the shoals but those dynamics could be
assessed with smaller, discontinuous cruises as well as continuous Eulerian sampling at
discrete locations within those sections.
The drawback to river cruises from RM 202 to ~RM 20? is that each cruise may take 2-3
weeks to FRPSOHWHVRWKH\ZLOOEHOLPLWHGLQQXPEHU6LQFHWKLVVWXG\¶VIRFXVLVWR
determine the impact of Augusta on the harbor, cruises will be conducted during the
critical period of the year, as determined by EPA, which typically occurs in the summer.
In addition, unprecedented low flows (post Thurmond Dam) may also create a new
critical situation as well; therefore at least one cruise (RM 202 to RM 20?) will be
conducted during a summertime low flow period. At least one additional cruise (RM 202
to RM 20?) may be conducted in winter for comparative purposes since colder
temperatures typically minimize photosynthesis and respiration in all aquatic systems
including the Savannah River.
As mentioned, several smaller cruises will be conducted in areas not covered by the long
reach cruises in order to characterize those areas as well. The smaller cruises will be
conducted during the same time of year as the longer cruises.
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TMDL model input of oxygen demanding substances is often solely reliant upon either
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) or Ultimate Biochemical Oxygen Demand (uBOD)
data. Both are static bottle tests of stream, effluent, and waste waters to determine rates
and ultimate capacity of those waters to deplete oxygen in receiving rivers. This static
bottle test may not fully represent actual dynamics that occur when those waters enter the
stream. Bergstedt et al. (2004) showed that the introduction of small scale turbulence
increased the following: oxygen depletion rates, bacterial abundance, bacterial
respiration, bacterial growth rate, and nutrient uptake rates. In addition, they showed that
in side-by-side static versus turbulent BOD5 experiments, BOD5 was underestimated in
the static test which indicated that increased turbulence may have been acting on more of
the available substrate (uBOD) within the samples. In fact, Shrivastava and Charan Dixit
(1970) attributed the observed increase of BOD5 with turbulence (compared to the
standard static method) to the ultimate CBOD of the sample. Al-Homoud et al (2007)
also found that small-scale fluid motion increased microbial growth and BOD when
compared to the stagnant condition. Morrissette and Mavinic (1978) found that several
in-situ stream variables (turbulence, light, and turbidity) had varying effects on BOD5
when compared to results obtained from the static bottle test and indicated the standard
test yields questionable results and that inclusion of physical characteristics of the stream
may help obtain more meaningful results. Thomann and Mueller (1987), authors of the
often cited modeling book, Principles of Surface Water Quality Modeling and Control LQGLFDWHG³«WKH³ERWWOHUDWH´.1, in general is not equal to the deoxygenation rate for
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the density of attached organisms as causative factors for the discrepancy and suggested
it was for this reason that attempts had been made to correlate Kd to receiving stream
characteristics (depth, flow, and wetted perimeter).
As shown above, tKH$FDGHP\¶VGDWDVHWGLGLQFOXGH%2'5 as a sample variable for each
sampling event. BOD5 results showed that only 11.5% of the samples were >2.0 mg/L
(PQL for the method). BOD5 Savannah River data obtained from SCDHEC from 1999-
2006 showed similar results, with only 28% of the samples having detections above 2
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variable to the model. Where uBOD data is not available it can be estimated from BOD5
data according to the following equation:
(Thomann and Mueller, 1987; Chapra, 1997). In light of the possible error associated
with the BOD5 test, validity of this approach to estimate uBOD should be questioned too.
In addition to limitations of the test itself, all of the uBOD samples which were used as
input data for the Savannah River DO TMDL modeling were most likely collected with
the static-view approach. According to the DO TMDL modeling group, input to the
model regarding CSRA group uBOD effluent data was based upon 1997 data. Jim
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Greenfield advised the group to collect and analyze effluent uBOD data in order to
update model input values. One additional sampling event (as far as SNSA is aware)
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group analysis of effluent data as well as a single day sampling excursion conducted by
EPA in order to characterize uBOD results for the Savannah River. Although those data
will most likely be significantly different compared to 1997 data, a one-time analysis of
effluent and river data may not completely characterize effluent or river dynamics. It
seems necessary to characterize uBOD dynamics within effluents and the river over time
scales which more appropriately bracket significant time scale changes within those
waters. For example on an annual scale, the current study has shown that seasonal
dynamics within the river occur as a result of seasonal dynamics within Lake Thurmond.
On a travel time scale, it takes nearly 1 week for SNSA to sample the river from RM 202
through RM 61 according to a Lagrangian sampling scheme: sampling the same stretch
of river in one day assumes that the river is a static system and that samples collected at
the same location will yield the same results every time. Time scale variability within
industry effluents, most likely occurs as well. For example, uBOD characterization of
effluent samples will be significantly different for those industries that have components
of their system that are open to the atmosphere. On a seasonal basis, algal growth and
aquatic vegetation in the spring and summer could potentially add a significant fraction
of rapidly degradable carbon to uBOD results that may not be present in winter samples.
In addition, process related activities (i.e. preventative maintenance procedures) may
increase or decrease uBOD rates significantly on a stochastic time scale. Not accounting
for various time scale dynamics could considerably skew river and effluent uBOD results
which would seemingly impact DO TMDL model results and ramifications.
SNSA proposes to sample the Savannah River at each monthly Lagrangian station, with
regard to travel time, seasonality, and CSRA group effluent locations in order to assess
uBOD dynamics over a one year period. This sampling scheme will not only account for
Lagrangian time scale dynamics but will also account for seasonal dynamics which are
known to occur but are not usually accounted for in a one-time sampling excursion
approach. SNSA proposes to analyze all uBOD river and effluent samples in order to
standardize methodology and decrease analytical error inherent to multiple researcher
precision. Jim Greenfield has offered SNSA scientists an opportunity to be trained at the
EPA laboratory regarding proper uBOD methodologies which ensures reliability of
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opportunity to receive an advanced degree within the purview of this proposed study.
This approach will increase attention to detailed results. The research focus will be on
Savannah River carbon dynamics with a constructive focus on uBOD and its use as a
model input master variable. SNSA will focus on the following:
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have to be established and taken into account in terms of total increased load (above
current loads) of oxygen demanding substances to the harbor. This study will
characterize and quantify those loads over the next year of study.
3.8 Tagged fish locations
The Cyber-infrastructure project, between Clemson University and SNSA for the
Savannah River, will equip 5 of the permanent stations with hardware which will allow
for real-time sonde data collection that will be accessible through the internet. One
parameter that we will be working toward in the future is real-time tagged fish locations;
however there was not enough money in the original budget for that work. Since the
Savannah DO TMDL ultimately stems from the concern of low DO on survivability of 3
fish species, it seems necessary to address that issue within this proposal as well since
there does not seem to be enough data to support such a claim. In light of all other
parameters being addressed within this proposal, we propose to add tagged fish location
to the continuous river cruises as a unique but important parameter to this study. The
equipment will be added to the boat and as the boat passes an already tagged fish, it will
record its location in reference to GPS coordinates and all other water quality parameters
that are being proposed within this study, including continuous DO data. Not only is this
a highly unique opportunity, it is expected to add considerably to the overall scope of
work regarding the DO TMDL issue. We will be partnering with Jeff Isely at Clemson
University since he has many tagged fish already in the Savannah River basin.
3.9 Study duration
Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy proposes to conduct this study for a total of 2
years. The first year of study will include all parameters as described above. During the
second year, continuous data collection will continue as well as a minimum of two
Lagrangian cruises. A final report (or collection of papers) will be available 24 months
after the start of the project.
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Proposed budget
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Commission Meeting Agenda
9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Property Condemnation Catherine T. James and Joann James Tapley
Department:Attorney
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property,
designated as Butler Creek Upgrade East Project, 3491 Peach Orchard for
permanent and temporary construction easements. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement to purchase the required
easements on 3491 Peach Orchard Road, PIN 133-0-022-04-0. In order to
proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of
subject property. The required property consists of a permanent easement of
22,999 square feet and a temporary construction easement of 9,274 square
feet. The appraised value of the easements is $6,214.00.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the easements.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered by the project budget
Alternatives:Deny condemnation.
Recommendation:Approve condemnation.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Easement Purchase 60107 Butler Upgrade East 511043420-5411120
80360107-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ROW Deborah P. Thomas and Brenda T. Tharpe
Department:Attorney
Caption:Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Deborah P.
Thomas and Brenda T. Tharpe, as owners, and Augusta, Georgia, for the
property located at 1046 Alexander Drive for a purchase price of
$42,100.00. 0.105 acre (4,571.61 sq. ft.) in fee and 0.038 acre (1,666.96 sq.
ft.) of permanent construction & maintenance easement. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee September 8, 2008)
Background:The property owners have agreed to convey the referenced right-of-way and
easement to Augusta, Georgia for a total of $42,100.00, necessary for the
Alexander Drive Project, GDOT Project No. – STP-0001-00(794), ARC
Project No.: 323-04-296823215, Project Parcel 28 (Tax Map 013-1, Parcel
004).
Analysis:The purchase of the referenced right-of-way and easement is necessary for
the project.
Financial Impact:The purchase of the referenced right-of-way and easement is within the
project budget.
Alternatives:Deny the request to approve the purchase of the referenced right-of-way and
easement.
Recommendation:Approve the purchase of the right-of-way and easement.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
323041110-5411120 296823215-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission
held on September 2, 2008.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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9/16/2008 2:00 PM
Johnny Hensley
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Johnny Hensley to the Augusta
Richmond County Coliseum Authority representing District 8. (Requested
by Commissioner Smith)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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Affidavit
Department:
Caption:Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance
with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
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