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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-02-Meeting Agenda Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber 12/2/2008 2:00 PM INVOCATION: Dr. Leslie Holmes, Pastor, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Five (5) minute time limit per delegation DELEGATIONS A. Mr. Andy Cheek. RE: Upcoming canal draingage project as it pertains to other activities on the canal. Attachments B. Mr. David A. Jackson. RE: Issue(s) concerning Hyde Park and unfair views concerning the area. Attachments C. Mr. Frank Thomas, Director of Human Relations Commission. RE: Elimination of the Human Relations Commission Attachments CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-39) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve the lowest bid meeting specifications on Bid Item #08-134A to Cybex International, Inc. in the amount of $46,624.70. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2. Motion to approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable structures in the South Augusta Neighborhood: 1936 Third Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9), 2851 Thomas Lane, (District 5, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1553 Dunns Lane, 1604 Garlington Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 124 Pollard Drive, (District 1, Super District Attachments 9); South Richmond Neighborhood: 2316 Travis Road, (District 6, Super District 10); 704 Done Roven Road, (District 8, Super District 10); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) 3. Motion to approve renewal of contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia (BCBS) as Augusta’s Medical Insurance Provider. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 4. Motion to approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments with additional documentation to be provided showing which jobs will be eliminated and the resulting cost savings. (Approved by Administratrive Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 5. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta Richmond County Code; to create new Chapter 5 to Title II (Finance and Taxation) called "Chapter 5, called "Article 1 Identity Theft Prevention Program"; to create a new Article 2 to the new Chapter 5 called "Article 2 Treatment of Address Discrepancies"; to comply with federal regulations relating to red flags and identity theft; to provide for codification; to provide for severability; to provide for an adoption date; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes allowed by law. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24, 2008 and October 27, 2008) Attachments 6. Motion to approve a request to approve the allocation of supplementary funds to satisfy the Law Department operating budget for the remainder of FY 2008. (Approved by Administratrive Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 7. Motion to adopt the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Plan, authorize partial funds of $356,000 and authorize City Administrator to begin process of identifying bond resources for project. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments PUBLIC SAFETY 8. Motion to amend the contract with McKnight Construction Co. for construction of the Webster Detention Center Expansion, by including the Alternate Bid for construction of the Female Pod. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 9. Motion to approve the selection of Adcap Network Systems, Inc. for Request For Proposal (RFP) #08-162A, Cisco Certified Vendor. (Approved by Public Safety Attachments Committee November 24, 2008) 10. Motion to approve the selection of Gibson Technical Services for Request For Proposal (RFP) #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 11. Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ATG Communications, LLC and The City of Augusta. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Attachments FINANCE 12. Motion to approve the purchase of one SWAT emergency response vehicle for Sheriff’s Office – Narcotics Division. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 13. Motion to approve Funding for the December 2, 2008 Runoff. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 14. Motion to appprove a request from Hewlett Packard Financial Services regarding a refund of taxes for equipment for the tax years 2003 and 2004. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 15. Motion to approve abatement of all County Ad Valorem Taxes on Land Bank owned property. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 16. Motion to approve the allocation of supplementary funds to satisfy the Law Department operating budget for the remainder of FY 2008. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 17. Motion to approve refund recommendations from the Board of Assessors excluding the account of Elite International Jewelry. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 18. Motion to approve the Vehicle Oversight Program and purchase of GPS tracing systems and tracking subscription. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 19. Motion to approve an application for a grant for start up and operational costs for the Superior Court Drug Court for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments ENGINEERING SERVICES 20. Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Robert G. Hamilton III, as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the Alexander Drive Project, consisting of 0.041 acre (1,787.79 square feet) in fee and 0.015 acre (639.53 square feet) of permanent construction & maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for the property located at 1071 Alexander Drive, for a purchase price of $41,000.00. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 21. Motion to approve an amendment to the contract with Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. for inspection services associated with completion of the Main Interceptor Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $72,037.50. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 22. Motion to approve Utilities Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 23. Motion to approve the award of Purchase of one Bulldozer to Tractor & Equipment Company, the Lowest Bidder in response to Bid Item 08-187. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 24. Motion to approve Awarding of Utilities Bid #08161B to Badger Meter as the Only Qualified Bidder. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 25. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of properties designated as Tax Map 013-1, Parcels 037, 038, 039 and 040 located at 1024, 1026, 1028 and 1030 Alexander Drive for Right-of-Way acquisitions and permanent and temporary easements for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 26. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 013-3, Parcel 010 located at 1090 Alexander Drive for a permanent and temporary easement for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 27. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 013-3, Parcel 006 located at 1078 Alexander Drive for a permanent and temporary easement for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 28. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of properties designated as Tax Map 008-3, Parcel 001-01 located at 998 Alexander Drive for right-of-way acquisitions and permanent easements for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 29. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 099-3, Parcel 003 located at 2601 Mike Padgett Highway for a permanent and temporary easement for the Rocky Creek Sanitary Sewer. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 30. Motion to approve Resolution Transmitting the Augusta Richmond County Joint Solid Waste Management Plan to the CSRA Regional Development Center and the Department of Community Affairs. (Approve by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 31. Motion to approve Change Order #3 to the existing construction contract with Oscar Renda Contracting to provide for changes to original construction requirements as listed in the attached Change Order #3 documentation. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 32. Motion to approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments with additional documentation to be provided showing which jobs will be eliminated and the resulting cost savings. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 33. Motion to approve the execution by the Mayor and Clerk of Commission of quit claim deed to Osbon Properties, LLC of any interest Augusta, Georgia may have in the property located at 842 Reynolds Street (map/parcel 037-3-103-00-0). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 28, 2008) Attachments 34. Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between ATC Partnership, as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the Alexander Drive Project, consisting of the following properties: Project Parcel No. 16, 1075 Alexander Drive, Attachments Tax Map 013-0 Parcel 007-02 consisting of 0.097 acre (4,246.59 square feet) in fee and 0.096 acre (4,189.97 square feet) of permanent construction & maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for a purchase price of $56,800.00. Project Parcel No. 18, 1073 Alexander Drive, Tax Map 013-0 Parcel 007-01 consisting of 0.044 acre (1,930.17 square feet) in fee and 0.020 acre (874.60 square feet) of permanent construction and maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for a purchase price of $38,000.00 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) 35. Motion to approve a resolution creating street lighting districts as requested by Traffic Engineering . (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 36. Motion to deny a request from Wardco Properties for the removal of solid waste fees from their tax bill and a permanent exemption from the Solid Waste Collection Program. (Approved by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 37. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on November 18, 2008. Attachments APPOINTMENT(S) 38. Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ann H.Helms to the ARC Citizen's Small Business Advisory Council. Attachments ADMINISTRATOR 39. Motion to ratify the letter of authorization to the Administrtor to proceed with the renewal of the lease between Augusta U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for operations of the park and navigational lock at New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Attachments ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION 12/2/2008 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 12/2/2008 Upcoming Meetings www.augustaga.gov (Items 40-45) PUBLIC SERVICES 40. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta-Richmond County Code Article One Section 3-7-29 relating to lewdness and indecent exposure so as to prohibit indecent exposure caused by saggy pants; to repeal all code sections and ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (No recomendation from Public Serv ices Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 41. Approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee November 24,2008) Attachments 42. Motion to approve the renewal of a six month lease with Georgia Golf Hall of Fame (GGHF) for operation of the Botanical Gardens. (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2008 deferred from the November 5, 2008 Commission until action was taken on the 2009 budget.) Attachments FINANCE 43. Motion to approve a refund recommendation from the Board of Assessors for Elite International Jewelry. (No recommendation from the Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments 44. Approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments. (No recommendation from Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Attachments LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. 45. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Invocation Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Dr. Leslie Holmes, Pastor, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Andy Cheek Department: Caption:Mr. Andy Cheek. RE: Upcoming canal draingage project as it pertains to other activities on the canal. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM David Anthony Jackson Department: Caption:Mr. David A. Jackson. RE: Issue(s) concerning Hyde Park and unfair views concerning the area. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 3 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Human Relations Commission Department: Caption:Mr. Frank Thomas, Director of Human Relations Commission. RE: Elimination of the Human Relations Commission Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 4 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE RELATING TO INDECENT EXPOSURE SO AS TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE CAUSED BY SAGGY PANTS Department:Commissioner Corey Johnson Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta-Richmond County Code Article One Section 3-7-29 relating to lewdness and indecent exposure so as to prohibit indecent exposure caused by saggy pants; to repeal all code sections and ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (No recomendation from Public Serv ices Committee November 24, 2008) Background:Augusta-Richmond County desires to protect the morals of the community from lewd behavior in public and gross public indecency which is sufficiently open and notorious as to tend to corrupt the morals of the community. The Honorable Corey Johnson, Commissioner, recommends expanding the protections of the Augusta-Richmond County Code to prohibit indecent exposure caused by excessively saggy or baggy pants. Analysis:This Ordinance would amend Augusta-Richmond-County Code §3-7-29 by striking this section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code §3-7-29 restated as set forth in “Exhibit A” of the ordinance attached hereto. This ordinance more clearly defines prohibited indecent exposure and lewd behavior and provides for appropriate penalties including fines and community service. Financial Impact:No immediate finaicial impact is anticipated. Alternatives:Alternatives include making no changes to the Code at this time or implementing only some of the changes suggested by this ordinance. Recommendation:Approve this ordinance. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Not applicable. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Cover Memo Item # 5 Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 5 ORDINANCE NO. ___________ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE ARTICLE ONE SECTION 3-7-29 RELATING TO LEWDNESS AND INDECENT EXPOSURE SO AS TO PROHIBIT INDECENT EXPOSURE CAUSED BY SAGGY PANTS; TO REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County desires to protect the morals of the community from lewd behavior in public and gross public indecency which is sufficiently open and notorious as to tend to corrupt the morals of the community. WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, the Honorable Corey Johnson, Commissioner, recommends expanding the protections of the Augusta-Richmond County Code to prohibit indecent exposure caused by excessively saggy pants. THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, through the honorable Corey Johnson ordains as follows: SECTION 3-7-29. Augusta-Richmond-County Code §3-7-29 as set forth in the Augusta- Richmond County Code, re adopted July 10, 2007, is hereby amended by striking this section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code §3-7-29 restated as VHWIRUWKLQ³([KLELW$´ hereto. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in accordance with applicable laws. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Adopted this ___ day of November, 2008. ___________________________ David S. Copenhaver As its Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Seal: Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 4 Item # 5 CERTIFICATION The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission on _________________, 2008 and that such Ordinance have not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s). ______________________________ Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission Published in the Augusta Chronicle. Date: ______________________ Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 4 Item # 5 Exhibit A Section 3-7-29 It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta-Richmond County, on any street or public place, including hotels, apartment houses and boardinghouses, to engage in any indecent, lewd or immoral act or behavior, or make any indecent exposure of his person, or who shall use obscene, vulgar or profane language. Section 3-7-29 a) It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta-Richmond County to engage in any indecent exposure in a public place. A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a public place: (1) An act of sexual intercourse; (2) Exposure of the sexual organs; (3) An appearance in a state of partial or complete nudity; or (4) A lewd caress or indecent fondling of the body of another person or oneself. b) A person also commits the offense of public indecency by exposure of the buttocks resulting from wearing saggy or baggy pants, shorts or other clothing. c) It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta-Richmond County, on any street or public place, including hotels, apartment houses and boardinghouses, to use obscene, vulgar or profane language. d) For the purposes of this Code SHFWLRQRQO\³SXEOLFSODFH´VKDOOLQFOXGHMDLOVDQGSHQDO and correctional institutions of the state and its political subdivisions. e) Any violation of sub-sections (b) and (c) hereof shall be cited by the law enforcement officer by the issuance of a citation and summons to appear before a court of proper jurisdiction, and shall not, in and of itself, be grounds for an arrest or for a search of the person cited. f) Every person convicted of having violated sub-section (a) of this Section shall be fined not less Fifty Dollars ($50.00) and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation and may be required to complete up to sixteen (16) hours of court approved Community Service for each violation. g) Every person convicted of having violated sub-section (b) or (c) of this Section, except as provided in sub-section (h), shall be fined not less Twenty-Five Dollars ($25.00) and not more than One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for each violation and may be required to complete up to eight (8) hours of court approved Community Service for each violation. Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 4 Item # 5 h) Any person, upon their first offense of being found guilty of §3-7-29 (b) or (c), may avoid paying a fine as provided in sub-section (f) by completing two (2) hours of court approved Community Service. i) Any person, upon having been found guilty of violating sub-section (a) of this Section three (3) or more times, shall be fined Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each violation and shall also be required to complete eighteen (18) hours of court approved Community Service for each violation. j) Any person, upon having been found guilty of violating sub-section (b) or (c) of this Section three (3) or more times, shall be fined One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) for each violation and shall also be required to complete eight (8) hours of approved Community Service for each violation. k) Each instance of having violated any part of this Section shall be deemed a separate punishable offense. l) Any minor under age seventeen (17) who violates the provisions of this Section shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court of Richmond County. Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 4 Item # 5 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Bid award for fitness equipment Department:Recreation and Parks Caption:Motion to approve the lowest bid meeting specifications on Bid Item #08- 134A to Cybex International, Inc. in the amount of $46,624.70. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:This equipment is scheduled to be installed at May Park Community Center and Bernie Ward Community Center for the purpose of creating fitness centers at both facilities. This equipment will enable the department to offer fitness memberships, classes and other fee based strength and training programs to enhance revenues at each center. Analysis:Bids were received by Procurement for this equipment, with three vendors submitting quotes. The low bid from ProMaximus, Inc. did not meet specifications on three key components of the bid(see attached), leaving Cybex as the lowest bid meeting specifications. Financial Impact:See attached bid recap sheet. Alternatives:1. To approve 2. To deny, which would prohibit fitness rooms to be offered at May Park and Bernie Ward. Recommendation:#1 - to approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 325061110 208065029: $23,312.35 325061110 206065015: $23,312.35 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 6 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 6 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 6 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 3 Item # 6 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 3 Item # 6 Attachment number 4 Page 3 of 3 Item # 6 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Multi-Department Salary Inequity Corrections Department:Human Resources Caption:Approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:See attached agenda item details. Analysis:See attached agenda item details. Financial Impact:See attached agenda item details. Alternatives:See attached agenda item details. Recommendation:See attached agenda item details. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: See attached agenda item details. 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(Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2008 deferred from the November 5, 2008 Commission until action was taken on the 2009 budget.) Background:The GGHF closed the gardens in July, 2007 and the property was abandoned for several months, leaving the gardens without maintenance and upkeep. The Augusta Commission approved the original six month lease in November, 2007 and was renewed for an additional six months in April, 2008 for the purpose of maintaining and opening the gardens to the public. Analysis:The lease has enabled Augusta to maintain and operate the Botanical Gardens for our citizens. Since January, over 20,000 visitors have enjoyed the gardens, and along with dedicated staff from the Recreation and Parks Department, hundreds of volunteers have contributed to improving the gardens while keeping the operating cost to a minimum. Financial Impact:Annual budget for Botanical Gardens: $77,500 Alternatives:1. Not to approve, leaving the property subject to falling into disrepair as before. 2. To approve Recommendation:#2 to approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Budgeted thru end of year(2008)- 101061613 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 8 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 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 South Augusta Neighborhood: 1936 Third Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9), 2851 Thomas Lane, (District 5, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1553 Dunns Lane, 1604 Garlington Avenue, (District 2, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 124 Pollard Drive, (District 1, Super District 9); South Richmond Neighborhood: 2316 Travis Road, (District 6, Super District 10); 704 Done Roven Road, (District 8, Super District 10); AND WAIVE 2ND READING. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) 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 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 9 Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 9 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ ORDINANCE TO PROCEED WITH DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF THE STRUCTURES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1936 THIRD AVENUE, 3851 THOMAS LANE, 1553 DUNNS LANE, 1604 GARLINGTON AVENUE, 124 POLLARD DRIVE, 2316 TRAVIS ROAD, AND 704 DONE ROVEN ROAD. 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: • 1936 THIRD AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta- Richmond County Tax Map 72-3 as Parcel 388. • 2851 THOMAS LANE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 85-3 as Parcel 138. • 1553 DUNNS LANE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 58-2 as Parcel 241. • 1604 GARLINGTON AVENUE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 58-2 as Parcel 77. • 124 POLLARD DRIVE, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 61-2 as Parcel 108. • 2316 TRAVIS ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 154 as Parcel 204. • 704 DONE ROVEN ROAD, Augusta – Richmond County, Georgia, identified on Augusta-Richmond County Tax Map 325 as Parcel 53.02. 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 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 9 MAYOR________________________________ ATTEST:_______________________________ CLERK OF COMMISSION Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 9 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Medical Insurance Provider for 2009 Department:Human Resources Caption:Motion to approve renewal of contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia (BCBS) as Augusta’s Medical Insurance Provider. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia is the current Medical & Dental Insurance Provider for Augusta and has been since April 1, 2006. A Request for Proposals (08-132) was advertised and reviewed by the Human Resources Department, the Procurement Department, Benalytics (Benefits Consulting Group) and the RFP Selection Committee. Analysis:The only medical insurance provider to submit a proposal that met all of the specifications of the RFP was BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia. A detailed report of the RFP process and the results is attached. The report includes an explicit cost breakdown as well as additional features, like Wellness, that will be part of the new plan with BCBS. Financial Impact:The Medical Insurance Premium will not change for 2009. Alternatives:Do not approve renewing the contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia as Augusta’s Medical Insurance Provider. Recommendation:Approve renewal of contract with BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia as Augusta’s Medical Insurance Provider. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 10 BlueChoice Healthcare Plan GROUP MASTER CONTRACT Underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. (Herein called BCBSHP) An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association IN CONSIDERATION of the Application made by The Group Applicant identified on the attached Group Master Application (Herein called the Applicant, Group, or employer) a copy of which is attached and made part of this Contract, and in consideration of payment by the Applicant of the required charges, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. hereby agrees to provide for the Employees of the Applicant or Members of the Group, the benefits described in the Certificate Booklet beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the Effective Date as shown on the attached Group Master Application, herein called the Effective Date, for an initial Contract period extending for one year unless otherwise designated on the attached Group Master Application and from year to year thereafter, unless this Contract is terminated as provided in the attached Group Master Application. The charges shall be due and payable by the Applicant in advance of the Effective Date and thereafter as provided herein. This Contract is issued and delivered in the State of Georgia, is subject to terms and provisions recited on subsequent pages hereof, the Group Master Application of the Applicant, the Certificate Booklet, the amendments, endorsements and riders, if any, and the notices of election of Employees of the Applicant indicating their participation in the coverage provided hereunder, all of which are a part of this Contract as fully as if recited over the signatures hereto affixed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. has caused this Contract to be signed. Caz Matthews President F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 10 Item # 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 CONTRACT AND BOOKLET................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2 ELIGIBILITY............................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 3 BENEFITS..................................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS........................................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE 5 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH BENEFITS SHALL BE RENDERED............................... 6 ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF COVERAGE............................................................................................ 7 ARTICLE 7 NOTICE.........................................................................................................................................8 ii F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 1 CONTRACT AND BOOKLET INTEGRITY 1.1 Contract and Booklet Wording Eligibility for coverage, Effective Dates for any Member, levels of benefit payments, exclusions, termination of coverage information and other pertinent data are listed in depth in the Certificate Booklet and Group Master Application. These are included and a part of the entire BlueChoice Healthcare Plan Group Master Contract. Those items listed only in the Certificate Booklet will be controlled by that document and all rights and obligations related thereto will be determined by its integrity, related internal procedures and medical policy documents. ARTICLE 2 ELIGIBILITY 2.1 Requirements Requirements for eligibility are shown in the Group Master Application, which is attached and is a part of this Contract. Any application- -new group Subscriber, supplemental application, or application for change of coverage--must be received and approved by BCBSHP before an Effective Date can be assigned. 2.2 Late Enrollees Late Enrollees (otherwise eligible Employees or Dependents who do not enroll when initially eligible, or within 31 days of a qualifying event entitling them to a special enrollment period) may enroll during the annual open enrollment period. The Certificate Booklet contains detailed information regarding this issue. 2.3 Notice of Status Change The Group must notify BCBSHP of changes in coverage status for all affected Members who change the type of coverage option. If the Group does not notify BCBSHP of such changes in coverage within 30 or 31 days, the Group agrees to repay BCBSHP for all claims payments legally incurred after a Member’s eligibility has changed. If any claim is submitted during the interim, BCBSHP will deduct the applicable Premium from any claim payment. ARTICLE 3 BENEFITS 3.1 Introduction The BlueChoice Healthcare Plan is a plan providing primary and referral health care services. Medical care is furnished by Network Providers, Physicians and specialists chosen by Members for primary and specialty care. The only exceptions to all services not being rendered by a Network Provider are: 1. when the service required for treatment of the covered condition is not available at a Network Hospital or from a Network Physician. In this case prior approval must be received from the BlueChoice Healthcare Plan Medical Director; or 2. when a Member needs life-threatening emergency care either inside or outside the service area. 3.2 Primary Care Physician Unless the Group chooses one of our Blue Direct or Open Access products on the Group Master Application, all Network care must be received from or coordinated through a Primary Care Physician (PCP). This is called PCP Referral. If a Member receives care without a PCP referral, the Member is responsible for paying all bills. These products allow flexibility for Network Physician access. With Blue Direct, all In- Network primary care must be received from a Primary Care Physician. A Member may access specialty care directly from a Network Specialist Physician; no PCP referral is needed. With Open Access, a Member may access both a Primary Care Physician and a Network Specialist Physician directly; no referral is needed. 1 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1 Entire Contract and Changes This document, the Certificate Booklet, the Group Master Application, and any future changes, attachments or amendments will be the Entire Contract. No change in this Contract is valid unless signed by the President or an authorized officer of BCBSHP. No agent or employee of BCBSHP may change this Contract or declare any part of it invalid. 4.2 Applications for Enrollment Information will be furnished to BCBSHP for each Employee as follows: 1. Enrolling, new Members--Application for Coverage. 2. A prerequisite to eligibility for coverage is that the Employees submitting applications for coverage must have been continuously employed for the length of time stipulated in the Group Master Application. 3. If Employees do not elect coverage when first eligible to apply and later elect to apply for coverage, a health statement application must be submitted. A post- eligible (late entrant) application for family members also must be in the form of a health statement application. 4.3 Enrollment and Payment Procedures 1. The employer (Applicant) agrees that enrollment will be restricted to those on the employer’s payroll, and that each new Employee will be given an opportunity to apply for coverage at such time the Employee becomes eligible. Employees who do not elect to apply for coverage must submit a Waiver of Coverage form. 2. Further, the employer agrees to collect the amount of the Employee’s contribution, if any, by payroll deduction; and to pay on or before the due date to BCBSHP the employer’s contribution, if any, plus the Employee’s contribution, if any, which, when combined, amounts to the total monthly subscription charges. 3. There shall be an annual re-enrollment period that will precede the other carrier’s (if any) anniversary date by sixty (60) days. During this time, eligible Employees may transfer their membership from other carriers (if any) to BCBSHP. The Effective Date of these transfers and eligibility for coverage will be defined in the change form. 4.4 Subscription Charges 1. Initial charges shall be payable in advance of the Effective Date, and coverage shall not be in effect until such payment is received by BCBSHP. Subsequent charges shall be payable monthly on or before the due date designated on the Group Master Application. Except for the initial payment, a grace period of thirty- one (31) days beyond the due date shall be allowed for payment of charges due. BCBSHP reserves the right to refuse to accept any payment of charges after the expiration of the grace period. If the employer fails to pay such charges to BCBSHP within the grace period, the Group Master Contract automatically will be terminated as of the end of the grace period; however, the employer still shall be liable to BCBSHP in the amount of any claims paid on behalf of the Group after the due date, unless proper notice of termination has been given as provided below. 2. BCBSHP may change the monthly subscription charges whenever the benefits are changed by amendment, or as of any monthly due date upon giving sixty (60) days’ prior notice to the employer. BCBSHP may also change the monthly subscription charges when the enrollment falls below the minimum requirement agreed to in the Group Master Application or a significant enrollment change is made through acquisition of a subsidiary (ies), the Employees of which are to be added to this Group. 4.5 Certificate Booklets, Miscellaneous Forms and Notices 1. BCBSHP agrees to provide Employees a Certificate Booklet outlining the benefits. Such Certificate Booklet is an integral part of the Group Master Contract as stated above. 2 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 10 Item # 10 2. The employer agrees to receive, on behalf of its covered Employees, all notices, certificates and identification cards delivered by BCBSHP and to forward such materials to the persons involved. 3. Any notice shall be sufficient if given to the employer when addressed to its office, as stated in the Group Master Application; if given to BCBSHP when addressed to its office; or if given to an Employee, when addressed to the Employee either his or her address as it appears on his or her records at BCBSHP, or in care of the employer. 4. The Group Master Contract may be modified from time to time. BCBSHP will give the employer sixty (60) days’ notice prior to the Effective Date of any such change. 4.6 Effective Date of Coverage The Effective Date of Coverage is stated on the Group Master Application. The first Contract anniversary date is also stated on the Group Master Application; these two dates do not have to be separated by twelve (12) months. The Group Master Contract, if issued, shall remain in force unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this Contract. The due date shall be the first of each month. 4.7 Time Limit on Certain Defenses Two years after this Contract is issued, no fraudulent statements which might have been included on a Subscriber’s application can be used to void the Contract. Also, after these same two years no claim can be denied because of any fraudulent statement on this application. 4.8 Reinstatement If a Member’s coverage ends in any manner, that Member may be considered for reinstatement. 4.9 Unreasonable Fees If BCBSHP considers a fee unreasonable, it will determine a Customary Fee. Payment will be based on the Customary Fee. 4.10 Compliance with Given Provisions BCBSHP has the right to waive any part of this Contract for the benefit of the insured. This waiver in no way affects BCBSHP’s right to apply that part of the Contract in paying a future claim. 4.11 Contract Administration 1. For proper adjudication of claims under this Contract, it is agreed, and the Group and its Members consent, that all medical records involving any condition for which a claim is presented will be furnished at BCBSHP’s request, and all privileges with respect to such information are waived. The Group and its Members agree to participate and cooperate with BCBSHP in any pre-admission, concurrent or other medical review activity at any Hospital or medical facility as BCBSHP deems appropriate. This information will be kept confidential to the extent provided by law. Payment will not be provided where sufficient information cannot be obtained to properly adjudicate a claim. 2. Any person or entity having information about an illness or Injury for which benefits are claimed may give BCBSHP at its request, any information (including copies of records) about the illness or Injury. In addition, BCBSHP may with the Member’s written consent give any person or entity similar information at their request if they are providing similar benefits. 3. In making a decision on claims involving payment for services or supplies or days of care that are determined by BCBSHP to be medically unnecessary, BCBSHP reserves the right to obtain advisory opinions from Physician consultants in the appropriate specialty under consideration prior to reaching a decision. On reconsideration of denied Medical Necessity claims, BCBSHP further reserves the right to refer such cases to an appropriate peer review committee for an advisory opinion before BCBSHP renders its final determination on such claims. 4.12 Employer Declaration The employer submits eligibility and group health profile information with the Group Master Application. The employer understands that the information on such forms will be used by BCBSHP to evaluate the actuarial risk of the Group and any coverage which may be issued can be rescinded for the 3 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 10 Item # 10 entire Group if this information is incomplete, misleading or inaccurate. 4.13 Refunds Refunds with respect to a Group’s request, based on circumstances including, but not limited to, retroactive terminations of Employees from the Group, will be limited to a maximum period of three months. Any eligible refunds for the Employee’s coverage will be sent to the Group. 4.14 Unpaid Premium Upon the payment of a claim under this Contract, any Premiums then due and unpaid or covered by any note or written order, may be deducted from that claim payment. 4.15 Applicable Law This Contract is governed by the laws and regulations of the State of Georgia. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed so as to be in violation of any federal or state law or regulation. In the event of state or federally mandated benefits, BCBSHP reserves the right to change the subscription charges (rates) with sixty (60) days’ prior notice. 4.16 Right of Recovery When any payment for Covered Services has been made by BCBSHP in an amount that exceeds the maximum benefits available for such services under the Contract, or whenever payment has been made in error by BCBSHP for Non-Covered Services, BCBSHP shall have the right to recover such payment from the Member or, if applicable, the provider of Covered Services. 4.17 Limitation of Actions No lawsuit may be filed by a Member to recover benefits on a claim made under this Contract unless commenced at least sixty (60) days after filing a claim. A Member cannot file any legal action after three (3) years from the date of filing a claim. 4.18 Right to Audit BCBSHP reserves the right to audit a Group’s Employee roster to verify enrollment participation and eligibility requirements. 4.19 Non-Duplication As a condition precedent to the issuance of this Group Master Contract, the employer agreed that other similar Group coverage for Hospital and/or Physician services, if any, which was in effect, would be cancelled on or prior to the Effective Date of this Group Master Contract, and no other group coverage providing benefits for Hospital and/or Physician services would be adopted by the employer during the period of this Contract. In the event the employer adopts such other coverage, the employer will terminate this Contract by giving sixty (60) days’ written notice prior to the Effective Date of the new coverage, except when such other coverage will not duplicate benefits already provided by BCBSHP. After notice by the employer, BCBSHP, at its discretion, may waive this restriction. Such waiver will be in writing and must be signed by the President of BCBSHP. 4.20 Licensed Controlled Affiliate The Group on behalf of itself and its Members hereby expressly acknowledges its understanding this policy constitutes a Contract solely between the Group and BCBSHP, which is an independent corporation operating under a license from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans (the Association), permitting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. to use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Marks in the state of Georgia, and that BCBSHP is not contracting as the agent of the Association. The Group further acknowledges and agrees that it has not entered into this Contract based upon representations by any person other than BCBSHP and that no person, entity, or organization other than BCBSHP shall be held accountable or liable to the Group for any of BCBSHP’s obligation to the Member created under this Contract. This paragraph shall not create any additional obligations whatsoever on the part of BCBSHP other than those obligations created under other provisions of this agreement. 4 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 10 Item # 10 4.21 Calculation of Coinsurance and Other Subscriber Liability The calculation of Member liability for Covered Services for claims incurred outside of Georgia and processed through the Program typically will be at the lower of the provider’s actual billed charges or the negotiated rate BCBSHP pays the on-site Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plan. The methods employed by a Host Blue to determine a negotiated price will vary among Host Blues based on the terms of each Host Blue’s provider contracts. The negotiated price paid to a Host Blue by BCBSHP on a claim for health care services processed through BlueCard may represent: Often this “negotiated price” will consist of a simple discount. But sometimes it is an estimated final price that factors in expected settlements or other non-claims transactions with a health care provider or with a specific group of providers. The negotiated price may also be a discount from billed charges that reflects average expected savings. The estimated or average price may be adjusted in the future to correct for over-or underestimation of past prices. In addition, statutes require Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plans in a small number of states to use a basis for calculating Member liability for Covered Services that does not reflect the entire savings realized on a particular claim. Thus, when your Members received Covered Services in these states, their Member liability for Covered Services will be calculated using these states’ statutory methods. Like all Blue Cross and Blue Shield Licensees, BCBSHP participates in a program called “BlueCard.” Whenever Members access health care services outside the geographic area BCBSHP serves, the claim for those services may be processed through BlueCard and presented to BCBSHP for payment in conformity with network access rules of the BlueCard Policies then in effect (“Policies”). Under BlueCard, when Members receive covered health care services within the geographic area served by an on-site Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Licensee (“Host Blue”), BCBSHP will remain responsible to the Group for fulfilling BCBSHP’s contract obligations. However, the Host Blue will only be responsible, in accordance with applicable BlueCard Policies, if any, for providing such services as contracting with its Participating Providers, handling all interaction with its Participating Providers, and providing some managed care services. The financial terms of BlueCard are described generally below. 4.22 Liability Calculation Method Per Claim The calculation of the Member liability on claims for covered health care services incurred outside the geographic area BCBSHP serves and processed through BlueCard will be based on the lower of the provider's billed charges or the negotiated price BCBSHP pays the Host Blue. (i) the actual price paid on the claim by the Host Blue to the health care provider (“Actual Price”), or (ii) an estimated price, determined by the Host Blue in accordance with BlueCard Policies, based on the Actual Price increased or reduced to reflect aggregate payments expected to result from settlements, withholds, any other contingent payment arrangements and non-claims transactions with all of the Host Blue’s health care providers or one or more particular providers (“Estimated Price”), or (iii) an average price, determined by the Host Blue in accordance with BlueCard Policies, based on a billed charges discount representing the Host Blue’s average savings expected after settlements, withholds, any other contingent payment arrangements and non-claims transactions for all of its providers or for a specified group of providers (“Average Price”). An Average Price may result in greater variation to the Member and to the Group from the Actual Price than would an Estimated Price. Host Blues using either the Estimated Price or an Average Price will, in accordance with BlueCard Policies, prospectively increase or reduce the Estimated Price or Average Price to correct for over- or underestimation of past prices. However, the amount paid by the Member is a final price and will not be affected by such prospective adjustment. 5 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 10 Item # 10 Statutes in a small number of states may require a Host Blue either (1) to use a basis for calculating the Member liability for covered health care services that does not reflect the entire savings realized, or expected to be realized, on a particular claim or (2) to add a surcharge. Should any state statutes mandate liability calculation methods that differ from the negotiated price methodology or require a surcharge, the Host Blue would then calculate the Member liability for any covered health care services consistent with the applicable state statute in effect at the time the Member received those services. 4.23 Return of Overpayments Under BlueCard, recoveries from a Host Blue or from Participating Providers of a Host Blue can arise in several ways, including, but not limited to, anti-fraud and abuse audits, provider/hospital audits, credit balance audits, Utilization Review refunds, and unsolicited refunds. In some cases, the Host Blue will engage third parties to assist in discovery or collection of recovery amounts. The fees of such a third party are netted against the recovery. Recovery amounts, net of fees, if any, will be applied in accordance with applicable BlueCard Policies, which generally require correction on a claim-by-claim or prospective basis. 4.24 Determinations of Covered Health Care Services If BCBSHP, or if the applicable Group, determines that health care services are covered, or the Group’s medical plan covers the health care services, coverage of those health care services cannot be denied based on the Host Blue’s network protocols. However, under BlueCard, the Member cannot be denied coverage of health care services received outside of the geographic area BCBSHP serves if the health care services (i) are covered by the network protocols of the Host Blue; and (ii) are not specifically limited or excluded by the Group’s medical plan document. ARTICLE 5 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH BENEFITS SHALL BE RENDERED 5.1 Hospital Inpatient Benefits 1. Hospital Inpatient Benefits are available only if a Member is admitted as a bed patient to a Hospital on the order of a licensed Primary Care Physician. The Member must be under the care of this Physician. The Primary Care Physician must be on the staff of, or acceptable to, the Hospital at which the Member is a patient. 2. The service which the Member receives at a Hospital is subject to all the rules and regulations of the Hospital selected. Such rules also control admission policies. 5.2 Right to Receive Necessary Information BCBSHP has the right to receive any information necessary in order to determine how much to pay on any claims submitted by a Hospital, Physician, or an individual Member. BCBSHP agrees to hold all such material confidential. 6 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF COVERAGE 1. Initial charges shall be payable in advance of the Effective Date, and coverage shall not be in effect until such payment is received by BCBSHP. Subsequent charges shall be payable monthly on or before the due date designated in the attached Group Master Application. (The due date is the date on or before which all subscription charges must be received.) Grace Period. If the Group has not given written notice to BCBSHP this Contract is to be terminated, a Grace Period of thirty-one (31) days, during which this Contract shall remain in effect, will be allowed for the payment of any subscription charges due after the due date. If no subscription charges are paid within the Grace Period, this Contract will automatically terminate without further notice effective as of the end of the Grace Period; after termination, the Group shall continue to be liable for all unpaid subscription charges due through and including the Grace Period. If written notice is given by the Group to BCBSHP during the Grace Period that this Contract is to be terminated, then termination shall be effective immediately and the Group shall be liable to BCBSHP only for a pro rata amount for the portion of the month prior to the receipt of such notice by BCBSHP. 2. If the Group does not pay the subscription charges for a Member by the end of the Grace Period, that Member’s coverage ends automatically at the end of the Grace Period. No benefits for such a Member or covered family members will be paid after this date unless the insured person is on an existing continuing claim. Any Premium due for a Member shall be deducted from any Member’s claim paid during the Grace Period. 3. If a Subscriber loses eligibility by no longer being a member of a particular subclass within the Group, that Subscriber’s coverage ceases automatically as of the end of the period for which current subscription charges have been paid. Coverage also ends for all other family members covered under this Subscriber’s certificate of coverage. 4. If this Group ends (or cancels) this Contract for any reason, coverage for all Members ends automatically as of the cancellation date. No benefits will be paid after this date, except as provided under Extension of Benefits or Extended Benefits. 5. The Group may cancel this Contract by giving written notice to BCBSHP at least sixty (60) days in advance. Coverage for all Subscribers ends automatically as of the cancellation date. Note: None of the above shall prejudice an existing claim. 6. Termination of Coverage (Group) BCBSHP may cancel this Contract on the renewal date in the event of any of the following: 1. The Group fails to pay premiums in accordance with the terms of this Contract. 2. The Group performs an act or practice that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact in applying for or procuring coverage. 3. The Group has fallen below our minimum employer contribution or group participation rules. We will submit a written notice to the Group and provide the Group 60 days to comply with these rules. 4. We terminate, cancel or non-renew all coverage under a particular policy form, provided that: xWe provide at least 180 days notice of the termination of the policy form to all Members; xWe offer the Group all other small group (employer) or large group (employer) policies, depending on the size of the Group, currently being offered or renewed by us for which you are otherwise eligible; and xWe act uniformly without regard to the claims experience or any health status related factor of the individuals insured or eligible to be insured. 7 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 7 NOTICE Change Notification -Members Members may notify BCBSHP of any changes which would affect coverage at BCBSHP’s office: Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. Post Office Box 9907 Columbus, Georgia 31908 Change Notification -BCBSHP BCBSHP may notify Members of any changes at the Member’s address as it appears in BCBSHP’s records. Please notify BCBSHP when a change of address occurs. 8 F-1681.780 11/2005 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 10 Item # 10 Augusta-Richmond County Government 2008 Medical & Dental RFP Report Best & Final ReviewBest & Final Review September 3, 2008 Benalytics Consulting Group, LLC 1290 Kennestone Circle Suite A201 Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 420-0525 Item # 10 Report Contents • Executive Summary • Fully-Insured Medical Plans • Fully-Insured Medical Costs • Fully-Insured Medical Summary • Fully-Insured Dental Costs •Self-Funded Dental Costs 2 •Self-Funded Dental Costs • Conclusions Item # 10 Executive Summary • At the request of Augusta-Richmond County (Augusta), Benalytics has received follow-up information from Blue Cross Blue Shield for their proposed medical plan as well as best & final results from all dental vendors • BCBSGA was asked a series of questions as directed by Augusta. The results were as follows: – Request maximum out of pocket for HMO co-pays A Maximum Out-of-Pocket was requested and BCBS stated that in their POS Plans , “co-pays do not apply to the out-of–pocket maximum”. 3 Plans , “co-pays do not apply to the out-of–pocket maximum”. – Check the rates if the we slightly reduce the co-pays A $5 change in co-pay will require a 1.5% to 2.0% increase in the rates – Urgent Care We are currently in negotiations with University Prompt Care. We will aggressively continue our ongoing negotiations to establish this network in Augusta. – Wellness Program Funding BCBSGA will provide $30,000 per year for the next 2 plan years (totaling $60,000) to support Augusta’s Wellness initiatives through lunch & learns, educational sessions and incentives to wellness plan participants and contest winners. Item # 10 Executive Summary • All dental vendors were asked to provide best & final cost proposals so that they each would have one last opportunity to improve their pricing to the benefit of Augusta. The results were as follows: –BCBSGA reduced their rates by 10% –Delta Dental reduced their rates by 7.5% and added a 3rd year rate guarantee –United Concordia kept their rates the same and reduced their third year cap to 5% • Dental 3-year projected savings as a result of best & final pricing is as follows : 4 pricing is as follows : –BCBSGA savings is $368,457 –Delta Dental savings is $522,213 –United Concordia savings is $369,758 • Based on the best & final fully insured dental pricing and rate guarantees, we recommend that Augusta contract with Delta Dental • Delta Dental’s rates are guaranteed for 3-years and will save Augusta $500,000 over the next 3 plan years Item # 10 Medical 5 Medical Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Plans • Augusta asked that Benalytics go back to Blue Cross Blue Shield and ask specific questions regarding their medical proposal • The questions and answers are as follows: 1. Request maximum out of pocket for HMO co-pays A Maximum Out-of-Pocket was requested and BCBS stated that in their POS Plans , “co-pays do not apply to the out-of–pocket maximum”. 2.Check the rates if the we slightly reduce the co-pays 6 2.Check the rates if the we slightly reduce the co-pays A $5 change in co-pay will require a 1.5% to 2.0% increase in the rates 3. Urgent Care We are currently in negotiations with University Prompt Care. We will aggressively continue our ongoing negotiations to establish this network in Augusta. 4. Wellness Program Funding BCBSGA will provide $30,000 per year for the next 2 plan years (totaling $60,000) to support Augusta’s wellness initiatives through lunch & learns, educational sessions and incentives to wellness plan participants and contest winners. Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Plans • BCBSGA proposed to hold the current plan rates for 2009 on a fully-insured basis • We asked BCBSGA about further reductions in the proposed rates BCBSGA had already given the best rates possible utilizing Augusta’s claims experience. •We asked if Augusta could expect a large increase in 7 •We asked if Augusta could expect a large increase in 2010 as a result of keeping the rates the same in 2009 as they are in 2008 BCBSGA’s underwriters indicated that holding the rates was based on sound underwriting that it is not a case of BCBSGA buying the business in a competitive bid situation and requesting a large increase next year. • Based on Benalytics’ underwriting, it is more advantageous for Augusta to remain fully insured for 2009 given the no increase renewal proposed by BCBSGA Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Plans • We asked BCBSGA about the differential in plan costs for the various plans offered by Augusta. Our review determined that the current rates do not reflect the true differential between the plans. BCBSGA’s response is as follows: HMO/POS differential - When we implemented this group, there was a 6% differential between the two plans. We simply mirrored the plan at United. Over the past couple of years, in order to contain cost, this group has made several 8 the past couple of years, in order to contain cost, this group has made several benefits changes. These changes have impacted the differential between the two plans. • During our discussions with the BCBSGA underwriter it was determined that the proposed “POS plan 3” cannot be offered as a fully-insured plan The requested “POS Plan 3” can only be offered on a self-funded basis • Medicare Advantage plan rates increased by 5.1% Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Costs HMO Proposal (Plan 1) 2009 Plan Year Actives & Post 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 HMO Premiums Proposed 2009 HMO Premiums Plan 1 Single 853 $ 358.46 $ 358.46 Ee + 1 590 $ 716.93 $ 716.93 Family 612 $ 1,075.40 $ 1,075.40 2,055 $ 674.89 $ 674.89 9 Active Totals $ 16,642,799 $ 16,642,799 2009 Plan Year Pre 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 HMO Premiums Proposed 2009 HMO Premiums Single 16 $ 358.46 $ 358.46 Ee + 1 17 $ 716.93 $ 716.93 Family 9 $ 1,075.40 $ 1,075.40 42 $ 657.19 $ 657.19 Retiree Totals $ 331,221 $ 331,221 Combined Totals 2,097 $ 16,974,020 $ 16,974,020 Savings from Current $ - Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Costs POS Proposal (Plan 2) 2009 Plan Year Actives & Post 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 POS Premiums Proposed 2009 POS Premiums Plan 2 Single 33 $ 358.14 $ 358.46 Ee + 1 32 $ 716.29 $ 716.93 Family 10 $ 1,074.43 $ 1,075.40 75 $ 606.46 $ 607.00 Active Totals $ 545,810 $ 546,299 10 2009 Plan Year Pre 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 POS Premiums Proposed 2009 POS Premiums Plan 2 Single 13 $ 358.14 $ 358.46 Ee + 1 8 $ 716.29 $ 716.93 Family 1 $ 1,074.43 $ 1,075.40 22 $ 520.94 $ 521.40 Retiree Totals $ 137,527 $ 137,650 Combined Totals 97 $ 683,337 $ 683,949 Savings from Current $ (612) Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Costs POS Proposal (Plan 3) 2009 Plan Year Actives & Post 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 POS Premiums Proposed 2009 POS Premiums Plan 3 Single 33 $ 358.14 $ 336.95 Ee + 1 32 $ 716.29 $ 673.91 Family 10 $ 1,074.43 $ 1,010.88 75 $ 606.46 $ 570.58 Active Totals $ 545,810 $ 513,519 11 2009 Plan Year Pre 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 POS Premiums Proposed 2009 POS Premiums Plan 3 Single 13 $ 358.14 $ 358.46 Ee + 1 8 $ 716.29 $ 716.93 Family 1 $ 1,074.43 $ 1,075.40 22 $ 520.94 $ 521.40 Retiree Totals $ 137,527 $ 137,650 Combined Totals 97 $ 683,337 $ 651,169 Savings from Current $ 32,168 The above table is for illustrative purposes only. BCBSGA has been asked to provide a low cost plan design that may be offered along with the current HMO & POS plans. Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Costs Medicare Advantage 2009 Plan Year Post 65 Retirees Census Current 2008 Medicare Advantage Premiums Proposed 2009 Medicare Advantage Premiums 12 Retiree 267 $ 168.87 $ 177.50 267 $ 168.87 $ 177.50 Retiree Totals $ 541,059 $ 568,710 Savings from Current $ (27,651) Item # 10 Fully Insured Medical Summary • The savings shown for each plan assumes all current participants enroll in each plan • Since we are recommending that Augusta remain fully-insured for at least another year and BCBSGA cannot offer the proposed POS plan 3 on a fully-insured basis, we have requested that BCBSGA give us a low cost plan design that may be offered along with the current plans on a fully-insured basis •BCBSGA’s proposed rates are the same for both HMO & POS 13 •BCBSGA’s proposed rates are the same for both HMO & POS plans. This arrangement does not show the true variation in plan design and utilization. We recommend that Augusta consider a move towards a strategy of more transparent plan pricing • Overall, BCBSGA has proposed no increase to the medical plan and a 5.1% increase to the Medicare Advantage Plan. We would recommend accepting the proposal as presented for 2009 Item # 10 Dental 14 Dental Item # 10 Fully Insured Dental Costs • BCBSGA • Incumbent vendor that knows Augusta and has been serving its employees since 2006 • Premium rates are guaranteed until 2011 • Matched current plan design • 3 year savings estimated at $368,000 • Delta Dental •Offered lowest cost proposal 15 •Offered lowest cost proposal • Premiums are guaranteed through 2011 • 3 year savings estimated at $520,000 • United Concordia • Offered the initial lowest cost proposal • Premiums are guaranteed through 2010 and a 5% rate cap for 2011 • 3 year savings estimated at $370,000 Item # 10 Fully Insured Dental Costs 2009 Plan Year Actives & Post 65 Retirees Census Projected 2009 Premiums* BCBSGA 2009 Delta Dental 2009 United Concordia 2009 Single 1,006 $ 19.50 $ 18.33 $ 17.26 $ 18.10 Ee + 1 649 $ 38.99 $ 36.66 $ 35.00 $ 36.19 Family 613 $ 58.48 $ 54.99 $ 52.49 $ 54.38 2,268 $ 35.61 $ 33.48 $ 31.86 $ 33.08 Active Totals $ 969,185 $ 911,294 $ 867,059 $ 900,370 2009 Plan Year Pre 65 Retirees Census Projected 2009 BCBSGA Delta Dental United Concordia 16 Pre 65 Retirees Census Projected 2009 Premiums* BCBSGA 2009 Dental 2009 Concordia 2009 Single 61 $ 25.35 $ 20.16 $ 17.26 $ 18.10 Ee + 1 54 $ 50.68 $ 40.33 $ 35.00 $ 36.19 Family 15 $ 76.03 $ 60.49 $ 52.49 $ 54.38 130 $ 41.72 $ 33.19 $ 28.69 $ 29.80 Active Totals $ 65,080 $ 51,779 $ 44,763 $ 46,489 Combined Totals $ 1,034,264 $ 963,073 $ 911,822 $ 946,859 Savings from Current $ 71,191 $ 122,442 $ 87,405 Rate Guarantee 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years Third Year Cap N/A N/A 5% Cap * Projected 2009 Premiums are based on a projection of Augusta’s dental claim and administration costs for the 2009 plan year. Item # 10 Fully-Insured Dental Costs Dental Plan Census Projected Costs* BCBSGA 2009 Delta Dental 2009 United Concordia 2009 Dental Plan Year 1 (2009) 2398 $ 1,034,264 $ 963,073 $ 911,822 $ 946,859 Dental Plan Year 2 (2010) 2398 $ 1,086,606 $ 963,073 $ 911,822 $ 946,859 Dental Plan Year 3 (2011) 2398 $ 1,136,807 $ 963,073 $ 911,822 $ 994,202 1st Year Savings 2398 $ 71,191 $ 122,442 $ 87,405 17 1st Year Savings 2398 $ 71,191 $ 122,442 $ 87,405 2nd Year Savings 2398 $ 123,533 $ 174,785 $ 139,747 3rd Year Savings 2398 $ 173,734 $ 224,986 $ 142,605 3 Year Savings 2398 $ 368,457 $ 522,213 $ 369,758 * Projected Costs are based on a projection of Augusta’s dental claim and administration costs for each of the next 3 plan years. Claims and administration cost were trended by 5% each year. Item # 10 Self-Funded Dental Costs • Augusta’s dental costs trended for each of the next 3 years will total $3,200,000 • Remaining fully-insured will save Augusta a total of $368,000 to $520,000 of the projected costs over the next 3 years • Based on the cost projections in this evaluation, it would not be to Augusta’s benefit to consider self-funding the 18 not be to Augusta’s benefit to consider self-funding the dental plan • We recommend that Augusta remain fully-insured for dental coverage over the next 3 years Item # 10 • The review of the medical proposals resulted in no increase for the current plans • Plan 3, as designed, is not a viable fully-insured option since BCBS is not filed to offered the plan on that funding basis. BCBS has provided other plan design for consideration • The Medicare Advantage plan costs have increased 5.1% for 2009 Conclusions 19 for 2009 • The dental vendor that has provided the top cost proposal is Delta Dental • Given the projected 3-year dental plan savings, we would recommend that Augusta contract with Delta Dental for fully-insured dental coverage for its employees Item # 10 BlueChoice Option GROUP MASTER CONTRACT Underwritten by Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. (Herein called BCBSHP) An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association IN CONSIDERATION of the Application made by The Group Applicant identified on the attached Group Master Application (Herein called the Applicant, Group, or employer) a copy of which is attached and made part of this Contract, and in consideration of payment by the Applicant of the required charges, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. hereby agrees to provide for the Employees of the Applicant or Members of the Group, the benefits described in the Certificate Booklet beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on the Effective Date as shown on the attached Group Master Application, herein called the Effective Date, for an initial Contract period extending for one year unless otherwise designated on the attached Group Master Application and from year to year thereafter, unless this Contract is terminated as provided in the attached Group Master Application. The charges shall be due and payable by the Applicant in advance of the Effective Date and thereafter as provided herein. This Contract is issued and delivered in the State of Georgia, is subject to terms and provisions recited on subsequent pages hereof, the Group Master Application of the Applicant, the Certificate Booklet, the amendments, endorsements and riders, if any, and the notices of election of Employees of the Applicant indicating their participation in the coverage provided hereunder, all of which are a part of this Contract as fully as if recited over the signatures hereto affixed. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. has caused this Contract to be signed. Caz Matthews President F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 10 Item # 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 CONTRACT AND BOOKLET................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 2 ELIGIBILITY............................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 3 BENEFITS..................................................................................................................................... 1 ARTICLE 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS........................................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE 5 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH BENEFITS SHALL BE RENDERED............................... 6 ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF COVERAGE............................................................................................ 7 ARTICLE 7 NOTICE......................................................................................................................................... 8 ii F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 1 CONTRACT AND BOOKLET INTEGRITY 1.1 Contract and Booklet Wording Eligibility for coverage, Effective Dates for any Member, levels of benefit payments, exclusions, termination of coverage information and other pertinent data are listed in depth in the Certificate Booklet and Group Master Application. These are included and a part of the entire BlueChoice Option Group Master Contract. Those items listed only in the Certificate Booklet will be controlled by that document and all rights and obligations related thereto will be determined by its integrity, related internal procedures and medical policy documents. ARTICLE 2 ELIGIBILITY 2.1 Requirements Requirements for eligibility are shown in the Group Master Application, which is attached and is a part of this Contract. Any application- -new group Subscriber, supplemental application, or application for change of coverage--must be received and approved by BCBSHP before an Effective Date can be assigned. 2.2 Late Enrollees Late Enrollees (otherwise eligible Employees or Dependents who do not enroll when initially eligible, or within 31 days of a qualifying event entitling them to a special enrollment period) may enroll during the annual open enrollment period. The Certificate Booklet contains detailed information regarding this issue. 2.3 Notice of Status Change The Group must notify BCBSHP of changes in coverage status for all affected Members who change the type of coverage option. If the Group does not notify BCBSHP of such changes in coverage within 30 or 31 days, the Group agrees to repay BCBSHP for all claims payments legally incurred after a Member’s eligibility has changed. If any claim is submitted during the interim, BCBSHP will deduct the applicable Premium from any claim payment. ARTICLE 3 BENEFITS 3.1 Introduction BlueChoice Option is a point-of-service plan providing primary and referral health care services. Medical care is furnished by Network Providers, Physicians and specialists chosen by Members for primary and specialty care. Benefits are higher when care is provided by In-Network Providers. The only exceptions to all services not being rendered by a Network Provider are: 1. when the service required for treatment of the covered condition is not available at a Network Hospital or from a Network Physician. In this case prior approval must be received from the BCBSHP Medical Director; 2. when a Member needs life-threatening emergency care either inside or outside the service area; or 3. when a Member decides to use an Out-of- Network Provider for a particular service. 3.2 Primary Care Physician Unless the Group chooses one of our Blue Direct or Open Access products on the Group Master Application, all Network care must be received from or coordinated through a Primary Care Physician (PCP). This is called PCP Referral. If a Member receives care without a PCP referral, the Member is responsible for paying all bills. These products allow flexibility for Network Physician access. With Blue Direct, all In- Network primary care must be received from a Primary Care Physician. A Member may access specialty care directly from a Network Specialist Physician; no PCP referral is needed. With Open Access, a Member may access both a Primary Care Physician and a Network Specialist Physician directly; no referral is needed. 1 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.1 Entire Contract and Changes This document, the Certificate Booklet, the Group Master Application, and any future changes, attachments or amendments will be the Entire Contract. No change in this Contract is valid unless signed by the President or an authorized officer of BCBSHP. No agent or employee of BCBSHP may change this Contract or declare any part of it invalid. 4.2 Applications for Enrollment Information will be furnished to BCBSHP for each Employee as follows: 1. Enrolling, new Members--Application for Coverage. 2. A prerequisite to eligibility for coverage is that the Employees submitting applications for coverage must have been continuously employed for the length of time stipulated in the Group Master Application. 3. If Employees do not elect coverage when first eligible to apply and later elect to apply for coverage, a health statement application must be submitted. A post- eligible (late entrant) application for family members also must be in the form of a health statement application. 4.3 Enrollment and Payment Procedures 1. The employer (Applicant) agrees that enrollment will be restricted to those on the employer’s payroll, and that each new Employee will be given an opportunity to apply for coverage at such time the Employee becomes eligible. Employees who do not elect to apply for coverage must submit a Waiver of Coverage form. 2. Further, the employer agrees to collect the amount of the Employee’s contribution, if any, by payroll deduction; and to pay on or before the due date to BCBSHP the employer’s contribution, if any, plus the Employee’s contribution, if any, which, when combined, amounts to the total monthly subscription charges. 3. There shall be an annual re-enrollment period that will precede the other carrier’s (if any) anniversary date by sixty (60) days. During this time, eligible Employees may transfer their membership from other carriers (if any) to BCBSHP. The Effective Date of these transfers and eligibility for coverage will be defined in the change form. 4.4 Subscription Charges 1. Initial charges shall be payable in advance of the Effective Date, and coverage shall not be in effect until such payment is received by BCBSHP. Subsequent charges shall be payable monthly on or before the due date designated on the Group Master Application. Except for the initial payment, a grace period of thirty- one (31) days beyond the due date shall be allowed for payment of charges due. BCBSHP reserves the right to refuse to accept any payment of charges after the expiration of the grace period. If the employer fails to pay such charges to BCBSHP within the grace period, the Group Master Contract automatically will be terminated as of the end of the grace period; however, the employer still shall be liable to BCBSHP in the amount of any claims paid on behalf of the Group after the due date, unless proper notice of termination has been given as provided below. 2. BCBSHP may change the monthly subscription charges whenever the benefits are changed by amendment, or as of any monthly due date upon giving sixty (60) days’ prior notice to the employer. BCBSHP may also change the monthly subscription charges when the enrollment falls below the minimum requirement agreed to in the Group Master Application or a significant enrollment change is made through acquisition of a subsidiary (ies), the Employees of which are to be added to this Group. 4.5 Certificate Booklets, Miscellaneous Forms and Notices 1. BCBSHP agrees to provide Employees a Certificate Booklet outlining the benefits. Such Certificate Booklet is an integral part of the Group Master Contract as stated above. 2. The employer agrees to receive, on behalf of its covered Employees, all notices, certificates and identification cards 2 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 10 Item # 10 delivered by BCBSHP and to forward such materials to the persons involved. 3. Any notice shall be sufficient if given to the employer when addressed to its office, as stated in the Group Master Application; if given to BCBSHP when addressed to its office; or if given to an Employee, when addressed to the Employee either his or her address as it appears on his or her records at BCBSHP, or in care of the employer. 4. The Group Master Contract may be modified from time to time. BCBSHP will give the employer sixty (60) days’ notice prior to the Effective Date of any such change. 4.6 Effective Date of Coverage The Effective Date of Coverage is stated on the Group Master Application. The first Contract anniversary date is also stated on the Group Master Application; these two dates do not have to be separated by twelve (12) months. The Group Master Contract, if issued, shall remain in force unless terminated in accordance with the terms of this Contract. The due date shall be the first of each month. 4.7 Time Limit on Certain Defenses Two years after this Contract is issued, no fraudulent statements which might have been included on a Subscriber’s application can be used to void the Contract. Also, after these same two years no claim can be denied because of any fraudulent statement on this application. 4.8 Reinstatement If a Member’s coverage ends in any manner, that Member may be considered for reinstatement. 4.9 Physical Examinations If a Member has submitted a claim and BCBSHP needs more health information, BCBSHP can require a physical examination as often as is reasonably necessary. BCBSHP would pay the cost of any such examination. 4.10 Unreasonable Fees If BCBSHP considers a fee unreasonable, it will determine a Customary Fee. Payment will be based on the Customary Fee. 4.11 Compliance with Given Provisions BCBSHP has the right to waive any part of this Contract for the benefit of the insured. This waiver in no way affects BCBSHP’s right to apply that part of the Contract in paying a future claim. 4.12 Contract Administration 1. For proper adjudication of claims under this Contract, it is agreed, and the Group and its Members consent, that all medical records involving any condition for which a claim is presented will be furnished at BCBSHP’s request, and all privileges with respect to such information are waived. The Group and its Members agree to participate and cooperate with BCBSHP in any pre-admission, concurrent or other medical review activity at any Hospital or medical facility as BCBSHP deems appropriate. This information will be kept confidential to the extent provided by law. Payment will not be provided where sufficient information cannot be obtained to properly adjudicate a claim. 2. Any person or entity having information about an illness or Injury for which benefits are claimed may give BCBSHP at its request, any information (including copies of records) about the illness or Injury. In addition, BCBSHP may with the Member’s written consent give any person or entity similar information at their request if they are providing similar benefits. 3. In making a decision on claims involving payment for services or supplies or days of care that are determined by BCBSHP to be medically unnecessary, BCBSHP reserves the right to obtain advisory opinions from Physician consultants in the appropriate specialty under consideration prior to reaching a decision. On reconsideration of denied Medical Necessity claims, BCBSHP further reserves the right to refer such cases to an appropriate peer review committee for an advisory opinion before BCBSHP renders its final determination on such claims. 4.13 Employer Declaration The employer submits eligibility and group health profile information with the Group Master Application. The employer understands that the information on such forms 3 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 5 of 10 Item # 10 will be used by BCBSHP to evaluate the actuarial risk of the Group and any coverage which may be issued can be rescinded for the entire Group if this information is incomplete, misleading or inaccurate. 4.14 Refunds Refunds with respect to a Group’s request, based on circumstances including, but not limited to, retroactive terminations of Employees from the Group, will be limited to a maximum period of three months. Any eligible refunds for the Employee’s coverage will be sent to the Group. 4.15 Unpaid Premium Upon the payment of a claim under this Contract, any Premiums then due and unpaid or covered by any note or written order, may be deducted from that claim payment. 4.16 Applicable Law This Contract is governed by the laws and regulations of the State of Georgia. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed so as to be in violation of any federal or state law or regulation. In the event of state or federally mandated benefits, BCBSHP reserves the right to change the subscription charges (rates) with sixty (60) days’ prior notice. 4.17 Right of Recovery When any payment for Covered Services has been made by BCBSHP in an amount that exceeds the maximum benefits available for such services under the Contract, or whenever payment has been made in error by BCBSHP for Non-Covered Services, BCBSHP shall have the right to recover such payment from the Member or, if applicable, the provider of Covered Services. 4.18 Limitation of Actions No lawsuit may be filed by a Member to recover benefits on a claim made under this Contract unless commenced at least sixty (60) days after filing a claim. A Member cannot file any legal action after three (3) years from the date of filing a claim. 4.19 Right to Audit BCBSHP reserves the right to audit a Group’s Employee roster to verify enrollment participation and eligibility requirements. 4.20 Non-Duplication As a condition precedent to the issuance of this Group Master Contract, the employer agreed that other similar Group coverage for Hospital and/or Physician services, if any, which was in effect, would be cancelled on or prior to the Effective Date of this Group Master Contract, and no other Group coverage providing benefits for Hospital and/or Physician services would be adopted by the employer during the period of this Contract. In the event the employer adopts such other coverage, the employer will terminate this Contract by giving sixty (60) days’ written notice prior to the Effective Date of the new coverage, except when such other coverage will not duplicate benefits already provided by BCBSHP. After notice by the employer, BCBSHP, at its discretion, may waive this restriction. Such waiver will be in writing and must be signed by the President of BCBSHP. 4.21 Licensed Controlled Affiliate The Group on behalf of itself and its Members hereby expressly acknowledges its understanding this policy constitutes a Contract solely between the Group and BCBSHP, which is an independent corporation operating under a license from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans (the Association), permitting Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. to use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Marks in the state of Georgia, and that BCBSHP is not contracting as the agent of the Association. The Group further acknowledges and agrees that it has not entered into this Contract based upon representations by any person other than BCBSHP and that no person, entity, or organization other than BCBSHP shall be held accountable or liable to the Group for any of BCBSHP’s obligation to the Member created under this Contract. This paragraph shall not create any additional obligations whatsoever on the part of BCBSHP other than those obligations created under other provisions of this agreement. 4 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 6 of 10 Item # 10 4.22 Calculation of Coinsurance and Other Subscriber Liability The calculation of Member liability for Covered Services for claims incurred outside of Georgia and processed through the Program typically will be at the lower of the provider’s actual billed charges or the negotiated rate BCBSHP pays the on-site Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plan. The calculation of the Member liability on claims for covered health care services incurred outside the geographic area BCBSHP serves and processed through BlueCard will be based on the lower of the provider's billed charges or the negotiated price BCBSHP pays the Host Blue. Often this “negotiated price” will consist of a simple discount. But sometimes it is an estimated final price that factors in expected settlements or other non-claims transactions with a health care provider or with a specific group of providers. The negotiated price may also be a discount from billed charges that reflects average expected savings. The estimated or average price may be adjusted in the future to correct for over-or underestimation of past prices. In addition, statutes require Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plans in a small number of states to use a basis for calculating Member liability for Covered Services that does not reflect the entire savings realized on a particular claim. Thus, when your Members received Covered Services in these states, their Member liability for Covered Services will be calculated using these states’ statutory methods. Like all Blue Cross and Blue Shield Licensees, BCBSGA participates in a program called “BlueCard.” Whenever Members access health care services outside the geographic area BCBSHP serves, the claim for those services may be processed through BlueCard and presented to BCBSHP for payment in conformity with network access rules of the BlueCard Policies then in effect (“Policies”). Under BlueCard, when Members receive covered health care services within the geographic area served by an on-site Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Licensee (“Host Blue”), BCBSHP will remain responsible to the Group for fulfilling BCBSHP’s contract obligations. However, the Host Blue will only be responsible, in accordance with applicable BlueCard Policies, if any, for providing such services as contracting with its Participating Providers, handling all interaction with its Participating Providers, and providing some managed care services. The financial terms of BlueCard are described generally below. 4.23 Liability Calculation Method Per Claim The methods employed by a Host Blue to determine a negotiated price will vary among Host Blues based on the terms of each Host Blue’s provider contracts. The negotiated price paid to a Host Blue by BCBSHP on a claim for health care services processed through BlueCard may represent: (i) the actual price paid on the claim by the Host Blue to the health care provider (“Actual Price”), or (ii) an estimated price, determined by the Host Blue in accordance with BlueCard Policies, based on the Actual Price increased or reduced to reflect aggregate payments expected to result from settlements, withholds, any other contingent payment arrangements and non-claims transactions with all of the Host Blue’s health care providers or one or more particular providers (“Estimated Price”), or (iii) an average price, determined by the Host Blue in accordance with BlueCard Policies, based on a billed charges discount representing the Host Blue’s average savings expected after settlements, withholds, any other contingent payment arrangements and non-claims transactions for all of its providers or for a specified group of providers (“Average Price”). An Average Price may result in greater variation to the Member and to the Group from the Actual Price than would an Estimated Price. Host Blues using either the Estimated Price or an Average Price will, in accordance with BlueCard Policies, prospectively increase or reduce the Estimated Price or Average Price to correct for over- or underestimation of past prices. 5 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 7 of 10 Item # 10 However, the amount paid by the Member is a final price and will not be affected by such prospective adjustment. Statutes in a small number of states may require a Host Blue either (1) to use a basis for calculating the Member liability for covered health care services that does not reflect the entire savings realized, or expected to be realized, on a particular claim or (2) to add a surcharge. Should any state statutes mandate liability calculation methods that differ from the negotiated price methodology or require a surcharge, the Host Blue would then calculate the Member liability for any covered health care services consistent with the applicable state statute in effect at the time the Member received those services. 4.24 Return of Overpayments Under BlueCard, recoveries from a Host Blue or from Participating Providers of a Host Blue can arise in several ways, including, but not limited to, anti-fraud and abuse audits, provider/hospital audits, credit balance audits, Utilization Review refunds, and unsolicited refunds. In some cases, the Host Blue will engage third parties to assist in discovery or collection of recovery amounts. The fees of such a third party are netted against the recovery. Recovery amounts, net of fees, if any, will be applied in accordance with applicable BlueCard Policies, which generally require correction on a claim-by-claim or prospective basis. 4.25 Determinations of Covered Health Care Services If BCBSHP, or if the applicable Group, determines that health care services are covered, or the Group’s medical plan covers the health care services, coverage of those health care services cannot be denied based on the Host Blue’s network protocols. However, under BlueCard, the Member cannot be denied coverage of health care services received outside of the geographic area BCBSHP serves if the health care services (i) are covered by the network protocols of the Host Blue; and (ii) are not specifically limited or excluded by the Group’s medical plan document. ARTICLE 5 CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH BENEFITS SHALL BE RENDERED 5.1 Hospital Inpatient Benefits 1. Hospital Inpatient Benefits are available only if a Member is admitted as a bed patient to a Hospital on the order of a licensed Physician. The Member must be under the care of this Physician. The Physician must be on the staff of, or acceptable to, the Hospital at which the Member is a patient. 2. The service which the Member receives at a Hospital is subject to all the rules and regulations of the Hospital selected. Such rules also control admission policies. 3. A Member can choose any legally constituted and approved Hospital for care. However, BCBSHP does not guarantee that any particular service or type of room will be available even if requested by the Physician. 5.2 Physician Availability A Member may go to any Physician. BCBSHP does not guarantee that any particular Physician will be available. 5.3 Right to Receive Necessary Information BCBSHP has the right to receive any information necessary in order to determine how much to pay on any claims submitted by a Hospital, Physician, or an individual Member. BCBSHP agrees to hold all such material confidential. 6 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 8 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 6 TERMINATION OF COVERAGE 1. Initial charges shall be payable in advance of the Effective Date, and coverage shall not be in effect until such payment is received by BCBSHP. Subsequent charges shall be payable monthly on or before the due date designated in the attached Group Master Application. (The due date is the date on or before which all subscription charges must be received.) Grace Period. If the Group has not given written notice to BCBSHP this Contract is to be terminated, a Grace Period of thirty-one (31) days, during which this Contract shall remain in effect, will be allowed for the payment of any subscription charges due after the due date. If no subscription charges are paid within the Grace Period, this Contract will automatically terminate without further notice effective as of the end of the Grace Period; after termination, the Group shall continue to be liable for all unpaid subscription charges due through and including the Grace Period. If written notice is given by the Group to BCBSHP during the Grace Period that this Contract is to be terminated, then termination shall be effective immediately and the Group shall be liable to BCBSHP only for a pro rata amount for the portion of the month prior to the receipt of such notice by BCBSHP. 2. If the Group does not pay the subscription charges for a Member by the end of the Grace Period, that Member’s coverage ends automatically at the end of the Grace Period. No benefits for such a Member or covered family members will be paid after this date unless the insured person is on an existing continuing claim. Any Premium due for a Member shall be deducted from any Member’s claim paid during the Grace Period. 3. If a Subscriber loses eligibility by no longer being a member of a particular subclass within the Group, that Subscriber’s coverage ceases automatically as of the end of the period for which current subscription charges have been paid. Coverage also ends for all other family members covered under this Subscriber’s certificate of coverage. 4. If this Group ends (or cancels) this Contract for any reason, coverage for all Members ends automatically as of the cancellation date. No benefits will be paid after this date, except as provided under Extension of Benefits or Extended Benefits. 5. The Group may cancel this Contract by giving written notice to BCBSHP at least sixty (60) days in advance. Coverage for all Subscribers ends automatically as of the cancellation date. Note: None of the above shall prejudice an existing claim. 6. Termination of Coverage (Group) BCBSHP may cancel this Contract on the renewal date in the event of any of the following: 1. The Group fails to pay premiums in accordance with the terms of this Contract. 2. The Group performs an act or practice that constitutes fraud or intentional misrepresentation of material fact in applying for or procuring coverage. 3. The Group has fallen below our minimum employer contribution or group participation rules. We will submit a written notice to the Group and provide the Group 60 days to comply with these rules. 4. We terminate, cancel or non-renew all coverage under a particular policy form, provided that: xWe provide at least 180 days notice of the termination of the policy form to all Members; xWe offer the Group all other small group (employer) or large group (employer) policies, depending on the size of the Group, currently being offered or renewed by us for which you are otherwise eligible; and xWe act uniformly without regard to the claims experience or any health status related factor of the individuals insured or eligible to be insured. 7 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 9 of 10 Item # 10 ARTICLE 7 NOTICE Change Notification -Members Members may notify BCBSHP of any changes which would affect coverage at BCBSHP’s office: Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, Inc. Post Office Box 9907 Columbus, Georgia 31908 Change Notification -BCBSHP BCBSHP may notify Members of any changes at the Member’s address as it appears in BCBSHP’s records. Please notify BCBSHP when a change of address occurs. 8 F-1681.770 11/2005 Attachment number 3 Page 10 of 10 Item # 10 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 10 Vendors: Original 7 Copies Original Fee 7 Copies Proposal (1) CD Financial (7) CD Addenda Delta Dental 1000 Mansell Exchange West Building 100, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30023 x x x x x x x Express Scripts 2706 Alternate 19, Suite 203 Palm Harbor, FL MetLife 2400 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 300 Alpharetta, GA 30004 Blue Cross Blue Shield 3350 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30326 x x x x x x x Ameritas Group 4227 Pleasant Hill Road Building 11, Suite 200 Duluth, GA 30096 Secure Horizons 2945 Walton Way Augusta, GA 309009 Humana 1005 Munsford Lane Evans, GA 30809 United Health Care 9009 Corporate Lake Drive Tampa, GL 33634 United Concordia Dental 525 N Tryon Street, #1608 Charlotte, NC 28202 x x x x x x x Cigna 3500 Piedmont Road Atlanta, GA 30305 Core Management 515 Mulberry St., Ste 300 Macon, GA 31202 Gilsbar (360 Benefit) 2100 Covington Centre Covington, LA 70433 Paragon Benefits, Inc. 6065 Business park Drive Columbus, GA 31909 RFP #08-132 Health Insurance Providers City of Augusta Human Resources Department RFP Opening Date: Friday, June 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. NON-COMPLIANT NO REQUIRED FORMS SUBMITTED NON-COMPLIANT IMMIGRATION FORMS (NO USER ID #) NON-COMPLIANT NO IMMIGRATION FORMS SUBMITTED NON-COMPLIANT DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ADDENDUM NON-COMPLIANT IMMIGRATION FORMS NOT COMPLETED NON-COMPLIANT IMMIGRATIONS FORMS (NO USER ID #) NON-COMPLIANT DID NOT ATTEND MANDATORY PRE PROPOSAL MEETING NO REQUIRED FORMS SUBMITTED ADDENDUM NOT MAILED NON-COMPLIANT DID NOT ATTEND MANDATORY PRE PROPOSAL MEETING NO IMMIGRATION FORMS ADDENDUM NOT MAILED NON-COMPLIANT DID NOT ATTEND MANDATORY PRE PROPOSAL MEETING ADDENDUM NOT MAILED The following Vendor(s) submitted NO BID RESPONSE(S): Universal American Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 10 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 1 Item # 10 Attachment number 7 Page 1 of 2 Item # 10 Attachment number 7 Page 2 of 2 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 1 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 2 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 3 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 4 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 5 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 6 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 8 Page 7 of 7 Item # 10 Attachment number 9 Page 1 of 2 Item # 10 Attachment number 9 Page 2 of 2 Item # 10 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Multi-Department Salary Inequity Corrections Department:Human Resources Caption:Motion to approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments with additional documentation to be provided showing which jobs will be eliminated and the resulting cost savings. (Approved by Administratrive Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:See attached agenda item details. Analysis:See attached agenda item details. Financial Impact:See attached agenda item details. Alternatives:Do not approve changes in grades. Recommendation:See attached agenda item details. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: See attached agenda item details. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 Item # 11 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 3 Item # 11 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 3 Item # 11 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 3 Item # 11 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Ordinance for Identity Theft Prevention Program Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta Richmond County Code; to create new Chapter 5 to Title II (Finance and Taxation) called "Chapter 5, called "Article 1 Identity Theft Prevention Program"; to create a new Article 2 to the new Chapter 5 called "Article 2 Treatment of Address Discrepancies"; to comply with federal regulations relating to red flags and identity theft; to provide for codification; to provide for severability; to provide for an adoption date; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes allowed by law. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24, 2008 and October 27, 2008) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 12 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 12 Item # 12 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Request to approve the allocation of supplementary funds to satisfy the Law Department operating budget for FY 2008 Department:Augusta Law Department Caption:Motion to approve a request to approve the allocation of supplementary funds to satisfy the Law Department operating budget for the remainder of FY 2008. (Approved by Administratrive Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:The budget that was submitted for the Law Department for FY 2008, was severely under-estimated as it was based on a staff of one (1) attorney and two (2) support persons and did not include the present level of staff or considerations of the present functionality of the department. The bulk of the operating budget previously requested was submitted in the form of salary and benefits for the current staff levels, however, the department has grown and is using an increased amount of paper, pens, toner and other day to day supplies. Likewise, the costs of training more staff persons was not computed into the FY 2008 budget and items such as continuing legal education costs and travel have not be adequately accounted for in the current budget. Although, the department is conserving its present resources, and additional budget supplement is necessary to pay bills and get supplies throughout the remainder of FY 2008. Analysis:Upon review and consultation with the budget analyst for the Department, it has become apparent that funds are presently encumbered in the amount of $12, 411.89 and approximately $20,000 will be needed for the Department to continue to pay outstanding bills and to operate for the remainder of FY 2008. Financial Impact:The request for a budget supplement of $20,000 for the remainder of FY 2008 should be granted and $20, 000 will need to be transferred into the Law Department's operating budget. Alternatives:None. The Law Department has no money to operated and its bill are being returned without payment. Recommendation:That the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approve the allocation of funds for the remainder of FY 2008, in the amount of $20,000 for the continued operation of the Augusta Law Department. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: General Fund Contingency.101101110/6011110 Cover Memo Item # 13 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 13 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Resolution Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Department:Housing & Community Development Department Caption:Motion to adopt the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Plan, authorize partial funds of $356,000 and authorize City Administrator to begin process of identifying bond resources for project. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:On behalf of the City, the Housing and Community Development Department contracted with Asset Property Disposition, Inc. to develop an "Implementation Plan" for Laney Walker and Bethlehem neighborhoods. Public meetings were held during development of the plan in January, March and May 2008 at the Beulah Grove Baptist Church Banquet Hall. The purpose of these meetings was to obtain input from residents and businesses of the neighborhoods. Attendance at these meetings greatly exceeded our expectations. As a result, community participants at the public meetings helped to frame the goals and actions to create the neighborhood revitalization and implementation strategy. Attached are the consultant's recommendations, goals and proposed actions for the implementation of the plan. To implement the plan, funds are required for acquisition, relocation, project management, market analysis and acquisition services. The amount of funds required for the next 90 days is $356,000, which will be supported by funds generated from the TEE Center hotel/motel tax. We are requesting approval of $356,000, which is a partial funding for the proejct. In addition, we are requesting that the City Administrator begin the process of identifying bond resources for implementation of the plan. Analysis:Adopting the resolution, authorizing the partial funding and giving the City Administrator authorization to seek bond resources will facilitate revitalization in the two neighborhoods. Financial Impact: Alternatives:None Recommended Recommendation:Adopt the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Plans as the City's official guide for the redevelopment of Laney Walker and Bethlehem neighborhoods, authorize partial funding of $356,000 and authorize the City Administrator to begin the process of identifying bond resources for implementation of this project. Funds are Available in Cover Memo Item # 14 the Following Accounts:Augusta Trade, Exhibit and Event Center (TEE) funds (hotel/motel tax). REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 14 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COMMISSION OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA APPROVING THE LANEY WALKER/BETHLEHEM IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY ASSET PROPERTY DISPOSITION, INC. WHICH IS THE CITY’S GUIDE FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF LANEY WALKER AND BETHLEHEM NEIGHBORHOODS. WHEREAS, the City’s Housing and Community Development Department staff and Asset Property Disposition, Inc. formed a Project Team Committee consisting of neighborhood residents, business owners, institutional leads and public officials which held five (5) planning meetings; WHEREAS, three (3) public meetings were held in the targeted neighborhoods to educate the community on findings and recommendations and engaged the participants in interactive visioning exercises regarding future development and neighborhood sustainability and to obtain neighborhood resident’s input; WHEREAS, the planning of the Implementation Action Plan is complete and the next step is herein known as the “ Implementation Phase” which is identified on the attached Laney Walker/Bethlehem Neighborhood Plan and involves: • Transitional Planning • Predevelopment • Design Team Procurement • Design and Permitting • Construction • Closeout WHEREAS, funding for this redevelopment is supported by the Augusta Trade, Exhibit and Event Center funds (Hotel/Motel Tax); WHEREAS, in order to continue movement on the redevelopment requires funding and that the funding for the next 90 days is estimated to be approximately $356,000 which will be used for Acquisition, Relocation, Project Management, Market Analysis and Acquisition services; WHEREAS, this partial funding will allow the Consultant to proceed with the Laney Walker/Bethlehem “Implementation Plan”; WHEREAS, authorization is hereby requested to allow the City Administrator to begin the process of identifying bond resources to be used for the implementation; WHEREAS, within the next 90 days, the City Administrator will return and present the results of his research to the Commission for final approval; WHEREAS, the goals and accomplishments are summarized on the attached “Goals and Proposed Actions Matrix” and “Implementation Plan”; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Commission of the City of Augusta, hereby adopts the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Plan as its official guide for the redevelopment of these two (2) neighborhoods and authorizes the partial funding of $356,000 and authorizes the City Administrator to begin the process of identifying bond resources for implementation of this project. Adopted and approved by the Commission of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia this ___ day of _____________________, 2008. Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 14 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 5 Item # 14 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 5 Item # 14 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 5 Item # 14 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 5 Item # 14 Attachment number 2 Page 5 of 5 Item # 14 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Amend Contract for Construction of the Webster Detention Center Department:Sheriff's Office Caption:Motion to amend the contract with McKnight Construction Co. for construction of the Webster Detention Center Expansion, by including the Alternate Bid for construction of the Female Pod. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Background:A $27,041,000 contract with McKnight Construction to construct additions to the Detention Center was approved by the Commission on November 5, 2008. The bid received from McKnight included an Alternate Bid of $5,900,000.00 to construct a female housing pod, in addition to the Base Bid work which includes a new male housing pod, new medical pod, new video visitation facility and limited renovations to the existing facilities. Analysis:The current Contract will bring online a new male housing pod with 184 beds, and retrofit 12 beds into existing pods, raising the total capacity of the WDC from 552 to 748. Including the LEC, the total system capacity will go from 910 beds to 1106 beds. Based on inmate population projections for 2010, it is doubtful that 1106 beds will be adequate to house the number of expected inmates. In light of current economic trends and historical crime rate correlations, the addition of the alternate pod is highly recommended. This pod will add 144 beds, bringing the total system capacity to 1250 beds. This alternate was competitively bid, and McKnight remains the low bidder, in consideration of the alternate. Financial Impact:McKnight’s current contract amount is $27,041,000.00. Inclusion of the second (female) pod would raise the total contract amount to $32,991,000.00, and would require additional funding of $5.22M. Alternatives:Do nothing at this time. Recommendation:Amend Contract Amendment to McKnight Construction Co. to include Alternate (Female) Pod. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds are available in the following account: GL – 325-05-1130 / 206351101 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 15 Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 15 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 15 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 15 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Award Cisco Certified Vendor RFP #08-162A Department:Information Technology Caption:Motion to approve the selection of Adcap Network Systems, Inc. for Request For Proposal (RFP) #08-162A, Cisco Certified Vendor. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The Information Technology Department utilizes a Cisco Certified Vendor for the acquisition of Cisco hardware, software, Smartnet contracts, and engineering. To ensure that Augusta is receiving the best support possible in the area of price quoting, engineering services and Cisco Smartnet contract renewal, Information Technology produced RFP # 08-162A. Utilization of a Cisco Certified vendor allows Augusta to receive multiple benefits regarding equipment warranty, technical support and contract management. Analysis:Information Technology is recommending Adcap Network Systems, Inc., 6525 Shiloh Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 for CISCO hardware, software, engineering service, and Smartnet contracts. This recommendation is a result of an analysis of all proposals received in response to RFP #08- 162A, Cisco Certified Vendor. Adcap Network Systems, Inc. is the lowest and best bidder. Financial Impact:By choosing Adcap Network Systems, Inc. as the Cisco partner for Augusta, we will be buying Cisco hardware and software at a better price point than we are currently receiving and expect to also receive better engineering services and customer support. The overall financial impact will be a reduced cost in hardware and software purchases compared to current acquisitions. Augusta currently receives 30% off of list price. If approved, the result of awarding this contract to Adcap Network Systems, Inc. will result in Augusta receiving 42.7% off of list. Alternatives:Augusta can continue with our current partner or use another state contract approved Cisco partner and continue buying off of the State of Georgia Cisco contract price list. This would result in a loss of 12.7% in savings. Recommendation:Award RFP 08-162A to Adcap Network Systems, Inc., 6525 Shiloh Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A Cover Memo Item # 16 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Procurement. Information Technology. Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 16 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 16 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 16 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 16 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 16 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 2 Item # 16 Attachment number 5 Page 2 of 2 Item # 16 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 4 Item # 16 Attachment number 6 Page 2 of 4 Item # 16 Attachment number 6 Page 3 of 4 Item # 16 Attachment number 6 Page 4 of 4 Item # 16 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Award RFP #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services. Department:Information Technology Caption:Motion to approve the selection of Gibson Technical Services for Request For Proposal (RFP) #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Background:Information Technology completed a grant application to The Georgia Technology Authority (GTA). Through this application, Augusta has received $562,500 from Governor Sonny Perdue’s Wireless Communities Georgia Program (WCG). This funding will be used to install a four (4) square mile network in the downtown area. Information Technology has produced RFP #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services in an effort to locate the most qualified company to operate the proposed network. Analysis:The selection of a qualified company to operate the network is essential to the successful deployment and long term sustainability of this project. Network utilization and take rate projections are difficult to forecast accurately. The wireless industry is a volatile market and has many risks associated with it. Information Technology has analyzed every conceivable risk and we feel that this project can be implemented successfully. However, there are no definable statistics or market analysis data available to prove this opinion conclusively. A selection committee was formed to evaluate responses to RFP #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services. The committee had representation from Information Technology and The Procurement Department. The committee received bids from two (2) companies. The selection committee unanimously agreed that Gibson Technical Services was the lowest and best qualified bidder. Financial Impact:In November of 2006, the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approved the acceptance of funding in the amount of $562,500 from WCG along with Augusta’s required match in the amount of $281,250. Matching funds for the network deployment are available in Information Technology’s approved budget. Alternatives:Return the remaining funds to the Wireless Communities Georgia program and not proceed with network deployment. Recommendation:Approve the selection of Gibson Technical Services for Request For Proposal (RFP) #08-130A, Wireless Internet Services. Funds are Available in the Following 2200154115211110 Cover Memo Item # 17 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Procurement. Information Technology. Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 17 City of Augusta, Georgia Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) Agreement This WISP Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of ________, 2008 (the “Effective Date”) by and between “Name of ISP”., a NAME of STATE corporation, dba NAME OF ISP (““Name of ISP””) and the City of Augusta, Georgia, a municipality of the State of Georgia (“Augusta”).”Name of ISP” and Augusta are individually and collectively referred to herein respectively as “Party” or “Parties.” RECITALS WHEREAS, Augusta was awarded a grant by the State of Georgia to build a wireless network within the boundaries of the City; WHEREAS, “Name of ISP” desires to offer wireless internet access services to subscribers and other retail service providers; WHEREAS, Augusta owns or otherwise has rights to resell access to a wireless broadband network in the City of Augusta; WHEREAS, “Name of ISP” would like to purchase WISP access pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement for the purpose of reselling retail and wholesale access to Augusta subscribers and other retail service providers; and WHEREAS, Augusta and “Name of ISP” desire to cooperate to allow Augusta subscribers to access and use the Network pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. DEFINITIONS. As used in this Agreement, and in addition to any other terms defined in this Agreement, the terms set forth in Exhibit A shall have the meanings set forth therein. 2. PRODUCTS. (a) Products. During the Term and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, “Name of ISP” shall be permitted access to the Network by Augusta and shall be responsible for the marketing and sale of retail and wholesale access to such Network for the WISP Products set forth on Exhibit B as such offerings are updated from time to time by “Name of ISP” in Augusta. “Name of ISP” may market, promote and sell retail and wholesale access to the Network directly or through its standard distribution channels for other subscription products. “Name of ISP” will notify Augusta if “Name of ISP” changes the WISP Products available for purchase in Augusta. Before any new or modified products or fees may be imposed on subscribers, “Name of ISP” must notify Augusta in writing at least 10 business days in advance of the proposed changes. The City reserves the right to prohibit any product or service offering that conflicts with the stated public purpose of the Network, which is to promote economic development, enhance educational opportunities and achieve government efficiencies and productivity. Exhibit B shall be amended to reflect the WISP Products as they are made available by “Name of ISP” for the Network from time to time. Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 18 Item # 17 3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES. 3.1 General. “Name of ISP” will be responsible for the following services: • POP (Point of Presence) connectivity • 24x7 Access Control Monitoring • Customer acquisition services including marketing • Bandwidth provisioning for public Internet traffic • Customer provisioning • 7/24/365 Customer Care including Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 support (Exhibit G) • The maintenance necessary for all network equipment. • Security • Firmware/software upgrades of “Name of ISP” provided equipment • Billing • Training for the general public and City employees • System testing with the City’s network engineers • Other services as described in the Proposal for ISP Services from “NAME OF ISP” (Exhibit H) 3.2 Network Operation. “Name of ISP” will operate the network in accordance with the Open Service Provider Network (OSPN) model which is defined as: • Fair and Equal Access: The network will be open to multiple Service Providers (SPs) and Content Providers (CPs) on a fair and equal basis to deliver services and content to end users (subscribers) on a retail basis. • Wholesale Access: SPs and CPs may acquire wholesale bandwidth or peering access to the network to support innovative content or applications. • No Blocking: The network will not exclude access to any Internet content or block any network ports, except when required to deal with network security incidents. • Customer Support: SPs and CPs will be responsible for providing Tier 1, 2 and 3 customer service and technical support, subscriber billing and other similar services for their own customers. SPs and CPs may contract with the “Name of ISP” or other third party for these services. 3.3 Serviceability. Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 18 Item # 17 Augusta will maintain information regarding service coverage areas and coverage levels for the Network subject to this Agreement ("Serviceability Information") in an electronic format determined by Augusta. (a) From time to time, Augusta will provide a method for “Name of ISP” to access the Serviceability Information, which may include a Web portal or an electronic application program interface ("API") as determined by Augusta. If Augusta provides Serviceability Information pursuant to a database or other program, Augusta will provide technical guidelines to “Name of ISP” for the API to access the Augusta designated serviceability database for the Augusta Wireless Network. If “Name of ISP” seeks the Serviceability Information from such Augusta database made available by Augusta, Augusta will implement and maintain the necessary processes to access such Serviceability Information as required. (b) As “Name of ISP” expands the Network, “Name of ISP” shall provide services and product offerings to the expanded service coverage area within thirty (30) days of the completion of the Network expansion. 3.4 Network Management. “Name of ISP” will manage, operate and maintain the Network. “Name of ISP” will authenticate any “Name of ISP” Subscriber access and promptly reporting to Augusta any serviceability. (a) Network Monitoring. “Name of ISP” will be responsible for the monitoring of the Network and will provide Augusta” with information related to outages or service problems. “Name of ISP”’s Network Operations Center (“NOC”) representatives are authorized to access outage and service problem information (“Network Service Information”). “Name of ISP” is not permitted to allow any other “Name of ISP” representatives or “Name of ISP” Subscribers to access the Network Service Information System without the express written permission of Augusta. (b) Unauthorized Access. “Name of ISP” will implement procedures to prevent unauthorized access, network abuse and fraud and will report all unauthorized access or use of the Network of which “Name of ISP” is aware or any abusive “Name of ISP” Subscriber access information to Augusta promptly. 3.5 Authentication of “Name of ISP” Subscribers. “Name of ISP” is responsible for the implementation of its own RADIUS system and authenticating each “Name of ISP” Subscriber before the “Name of ISP” Subscriber is allowed access to the Network. “Name of ISP” will allow Augusta to access and hereby grants Augusta the right and license to access the “Name of ISP” RADIUS database by queries as part of the routine use of the Network by Subscribers (or such other “Name of ISP” Subscriber database mutually agreed upon in writing by the Parties from time to time). “Name of ISP” is responsible for updating and maintaining current and accurate “Name of ISP” Subscriber information in the applicable “Name of ISP” system. Augusta may rely upon any information in the “Name of ISP” Subscriber database query responses. “Name of ISP” will be responsible to pay all fees associated with “Name of ISP” Subscriber usage of the Network for any “Name of ISP” Subscriber authenticated through “Name of ISP” to access the Network. “Name of ISP” will register the domain pursuant to Augusta’s standard policy for WISP providers. Augusta will notify “Name of ISP” in writing of any changes in requirements to the login name format. Augusta may request a record of every login name that “Name of ISP” authenticates and authorizes to access and use the Network, including time and duration of access. Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 18 Item # 17 3.6 Performance Requirements. “Name of ISP” and its contractor or subcontractor will ensure that the Network meets the following performance requirements at respective customer sites within the Service Coverage Area. These performance requirements will be verified during the prequalification process by “Name of ISP”. No less than: • -87 dBm to a CPE, 200mw, 9dBi Omni Antenna within an exterior room • 3.1 Mbps throughput from the gateway to the last node No more than: • 3% packet loss from gateway to the last node 3.7 Contact Person. Each Party will assign a contact person to coordinate the Parties’ respective activities contemplated by this Agreement. If a Party changes the person assigned as the contact person, such Party shall notify the other Party in writing of the name and contact information of such new contact person. Contact persons will be accessible during the applicable Party’s standard business hours Monday through Friday. Emergency support or Network service issues occurring outside the standard business hours of each Party will be resolved between the NOCs of each Party. 3.8 Customer Premises Equipment (“CPE”). To minimize service problems and ensure the highest quality connection, Augusta requires each “Name of ISP” Subscriber use Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to access the Network. “Name of ISP” will support and offer only the “Name of ISP” approved CPE devices, including, without limitation, “Name of ISP” Subscriber calls. Augusta is not responsible for troubleshooting problems with any CPE. “Name of ISP” will be solely responsible for all such purchases and Augusta will not be a party to any such transaction. 3.9 Customer Support. “Name of ISP” will provide Tier 1, 2 and Tier 3 customer service and technical support for all “Name of ISP” Subscribers, including without limitation all technical support of all non-Augusta provided equipment, software and systems. “Name of ISP” will be solely responsible for any credits, refunds or charge backs related to the “Name of ISP” Subscribers and any such amounts will decrease the amounts “Name of ISP” owes or is obligated to pay Augusta. Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 18 Item # 17 3.10 Electronic Access to Billing Reports Information. “Name of ISP” will make available to Augusta a system that enables Augusta administrators to access information in support of reconciliation efforts and other reports. Reports in such system may not reflect adjustments stated on final invoices. “Name of ISP” will deliver such information in the manner preferred by Augusta. 3.11 “Name of ISP” Systems and Integration. “Name of ISP” is solely responsible to obtain rights to all databases and computer systems required by “Name of ISP” to manage and maintain the relationship with “Name of ISP” Subscribers, to grant Augusta access to the “Name of ISP” Subscriber Databases for authentication purposes only and to integrate into designated Augusta Systems. Augusta will provide “Name of ISP” with technical specifications and other guidelines to enable the “Name of ISP” to integrate with the designated Augusta Systems. Augusta reserves the right to enhance or change the Augusta Systems from time to time that may impact “Name of ISP” integration obligations. Unless mutually agreed upon in writing by Augusta and “Name of ISP”, “Name of ISP” is solely responsible to maintain and support appropriate levels of “Name of ISP” integration with the Augusta Systems. The initial “Name of ISP” Subscriber Database will be the RADIUS database. “Name of ISP” is responsible to enable Augusta’s electronic access to the “Name of ISP” Subscriber Database with Augusta’s system for use in the authentication. “Name of ISP” will provide updates to this “Name of ISP” Subscriber data on a daily basis or as otherwise mutually agreed upon, including additions and changes of login names, product changes, and account terminations. Augusta will not be responsible for the failure to authenticate any “Name of ISP” Subscriber due to the inaccuracy or incompleteness of the “Name of ISP” Subscriber database. 3.12 Compliance with Laws. Each Party will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations in performance of its obligations and exercise of its rights and benefits related to this Agreement; specifically including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. “Name of ISP” agrees to include this same provision within its agreements with any contractors or subcontractors. 3.13 Login Information. All login tracking, terminating and authentication will be the responsibility of “Name of ISP” 4. MARKETING AND REGISTRATION OF SUBSCRIBERS. 4.1. “Name of ISP” Subscriber Registration Generally. “Name of ISP” will use commercially reasonable efforts to create, market, and promote “Name of ISP”’s products and services provided using the Network. “Name of ISP” will have the responsibility for the registration of “Name of ISP” Subscribers. “Name of ISP” shall comply with the current Augusta Service Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy governing access by Subscribers to the Network in which “Name of ISP” is authorized to access and use a Network (“Subscriber Agreements”). “Name of ISP” will pass along to “Name of ISP” Subscribers all applicable provisions from the applicable Subscriber Agreements and will enforce Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 18 Item # 17 such provisions against each “Name of ISP” Subscriber. Augusta, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any potential “Name of ISP” Subscriber not legally bound to the terms of such Subscriber Agreement. “Name of ISP” will enforce such terms and conditions and the terms and conditions of the then current Subscriber Agreements with each “Name of ISP” Subscriber and will notify Augusta of any suspected or known violation of the Subscriber Agreements. Augusta reserves the right to terminate access to or use of the Network by any “Name of ISP” Subscriber for violation of the applicable Subscriber Agreement. 4.2. “Name of ISP” Subscriber. Personally identifying information of any “Name of ISP” Subscriber obtained by “Name of ISP” and provided to Augusta will be deemed “Name of ISP” Confidential Information, provided Augusta may disclose any information regarding a “Name of ISP” Subscriber pursuant to any legal requirement or operation of law, provided Augusta must, to the extent it is not prohibited from doing so by any law or regulation, first advise “Name of ISP” of its intent to disclose and give “Name of ISP” a reasonable opportunity to address such disclosure. “Name of ISP” will only provide the information for each “Name of ISP” Subscriber that Augusta requires for authentication and billing pursuant to this Agreement and “Name of ISP” will not make available any “Name of ISP” Subscriber information not so required by Augusta. 4.3. Augusta Marketing Support. Augusta will coordinate efforts with “Name of ISP” to use commercially reasonable efforts to create, market, and promote Network-provided products and services. Such efforts may include such measures as door hangers, tax bill inserts, city publications, city web portals, etc. to provide information to potential network subscribers. “Name of ISP” will provide marketing “copy” for Augusta to utilize in its efforts to promote the network. Augusta will be responsible for costs associated with the promotion of the Network within Augusta’s own marketing publications and other public information vehicles. 4.4. Branding. “Name of ISP” shall brand all “Name of ISP” offerings related to the Network under a brand chosen by “Name of ISP”. “Name of ISP” will determine and support its own sales and marketing efforts related to the Network. “Name of ISP” represents and warrants it has all rights necessary to use any of the brands or Marks used by “Name of ISP”. “Name of ISP” shall be responsible for all the marketing, promotion, offer or sale of the “Name of ISP”’s offerings using the Network in Augusta and all related costs for its own marketing efforts. 4.5. Trademark License. Each Party hereby grants to the other Party, subject to the terms of this Agreement, a limited, non- exclusive, non-transferable, non-sub licensable license to use the Party’s Marks for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement. “Name of ISP” requires that each use of its Marks or the Marks of its licensors be in accordance with the identifiers listed in the attached Exhibit E and as authorized by “Name of ISP” from time to time. Augusta requires that each use of its Marks be in accordance with the identifiers in the attached Exhibit F and as authorized by Augusta in writing from time to time. Title to and ownership of the respective owner’s Marks shall remain with the owner. Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 18 Item # 17 The license granted by the Mark holder does not include any ownership interest in its Mark or Intellectual Property Rights and does not include the right to modify or alter in any way such Mark. The licensee of any Marks hereunder shall not take any action inconsistent with the owner’s ownership of the Marks and any benefits and goodwill accruing from use of such Marks shall automatically vest in the owner. If a Mark holder reasonably believes that any of its Marks are in jeopardy (in terms of reputation, validity or enforceability) due to use by the other party, such Mark holder shall have the right to terminate any right granted to such other party to use its Marks. Each party, as the owner of its Marks, shall have the right to control the nature and quality of any goods and services offered or sold under the owner's Marks by the other party. Each party, as a licensee, agrees to allow the other party, as the Mark holder, to reasonably inspect and audit the licensee's use of such owner's Mark for compliance with the terms of this Agreement and otherwise in the exercise of such control as described in the preceding sentence. 5. FEES AND PAYMENT. 5.1. Fees. “Name of ISP” will pay Augusta the fees as set forth on Exhibit D. If “Name of ISP” disputes in good faith any invoiced amounts, “Name of ISP” may notify Augusta in writing detailing the basis for such dispute so long as such notice is delivered within ninety days of receipt of the invoice. “Name of ISP” will pay any undisputed amounts within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice. “Name of ISP” will pay interest on all unpaid past due amounts at a rate of one and one-half percent per month until such amounts are paid in full. To the extent objections to any invoices are not raised within twelve (12) months from the date such invoice is issued, such objections are hereby waived. 5.2. Taxes/Regulatory Assessments. “Name of ISP” will tender to Augusta all relevant federal, state and/or local resale tax and regulatory exemption certificate(s) or statement(s) (including but not limited to resale certificates) covering all wireless internet access service and CPE fulfillment service(s) (including any sales of CPE or related hardware or other materials to “Name of ISP” made pursuant to the provision of wireless internet access or CPE fulfillment service) purchases made pursuant to any definitive agreement. Where “Name of ISP” fails to tender such certificate(s) to Augusta or the validity of such certificate(s) is challenged by a taxing or regulatory authority, “Name of ISP” will, subject to the notice and control requirements set forth in 10.3, indemnify, defend and hold Augusta harmless from any liability arising from “Name of ISP”’s failure to collect or report sales, use, gross receipt, public utility, or any other transaction based tax or regulatory assessment on its retail sales or other uses (as such term is defined under federal, state or local law) of the services purchased from Augusta pursuant to this Agreement. 5.3. Billing Reports. “Name of ISP” shall provide Augusta a detailed report showing total number of subscribers and total revenue for those subscribers for the previous month within the first 10 days of the current month. “Name of ISP” shall use such report to determine and tender the monthly payment due to Augusta based on the agreed upon terms of the revenue share of the “Name of ISP” Subscribers who accessed the Network in the previous calendar month and other fees, if any, as described in Exhibit D Notwithstanding the foregoing, no report shall be issued when there is no underlying activity to report. All reports will be provided in a format and design determined by Augusta. Augusta will be entitled to charge “Name of ISP” for any custom reports or modifications to the Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 18 Item # 17 reporting format reasonably requested by “Name of ISP”. Billing for “simultaneous usage” shall be made available in a machine readable version in a mutually agreed upon format. 6. OWNERSHIP. 6.1. License. To the extent “Name of ISP” has access to any Augusta Systems for which “Name of ISP” is not required to obtain a license from a third party, “Name of ISP” is hereby granted a non-exclusive, limited right and license to access and use such Augusta System solely for purposes of exchanging the appropriate information with Augusta as mutually agreed upon with Augusta in writing from time to time to service “Name of ISP”’s Subscribers. In no event will “Name of ISP” allow any third party to access or use the Augusta Systems except as authorized in writing by Augusta. 6.2. Content License. To the extent one Party (the “Providing Party”) is providing to the other Party (the “Receiving Party”) Content for use on the websites, portal or marketing materials of the Receiving Party, the Providing Party hereby grants to the Receiving Party a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display and digitally perform such Content for the sole purposes for which the Content was provided. Any other use of such Content without the express written consent of the Providing Party is prohibited. 6.3. Reservation of Rights. “Name of ISP” will not decompile, reverse engineer or disassemble any Augusta System or portion thereof. “Name of ISP” will not copy or modify any Augusta System other than to obtain the data authorized in writing by Augusta to be copied by “Name of ISP”. Except as expressly granted herein, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to constitute a grant by either Party of a license or of any rights whatsoever to any of the other Party’s or its third party licensor’s Content or Intellectual Property Rights, which are and shall remain the exclusive property of the respective Parties. 7. CONFIDENTIALITY. 7.1 Generally. Each Party acknowledges that Confidential Information may be disclosed to the other Party during the course of this Agreement. Each Party agrees that it shall take reason able steps, which shall include, at a minimum, the steps it takes to protect its own Confidential Information, but no less than reasonable care, to prevent the disclosure of Confidential Information, other than by or to its employees or contractors who have a need to know the Confidential Information to perform such Party’s obligations hereunder. If the receiving Party is obligated to disclose Confidential Information provided by the other Party pursuant to a requirement of a governmental agency or by operation of law, specifically including the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A. §50-18-70, et seq., the receiving Party will notify the disclosing Party prior to disclosure in order to provide the disclosing Party an opportunity to seek an appropriate protective order and/or waive compliance with the terms of this Agreement, provided the receiving Party shall not be prohibited from disclosing the information if so required to comply with any legal requirement or law, but in doing so will take reasonable steps to preserve the confidentiality of the information needing to be Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 18 Item # 17 disclosed and will take reasonable steps to limit the disclosure to only that information that must be disclosed. Each Party acknowledges and agrees that, in the event Augusta is required to produce information considered to be Confidential Information by “Name of ISP”, Augusta will be governed by the standards set forth in the applicable statute, regulation or ruling, rather than by “Name of ISP”’ characterization of the information as confidential, proprietary, or trade secret. Each Party acknowledges that monetary damages may not be sufficient remedy for unauthorized disclosure or unauthorized use of Confidential Information and that each Party may seek without waiving any other rights or remedies, such injunctive or equitable relief as may be deemed proper by a court of competent jurisdiction. Each Party shall protect the other Party’s Confidential Information during the Term of this Agreement and for three (3) years after the termination or expiration of this Agreement. At the expiration or termination of this Agreement, “Name of ISP” shall provide Augusta with a specific listing of all information it considers to constitute Confidential Information and that it desires to be kept confidential for the three (3) year period. Failure to provide such listing shall relieve Augusta of its obligation to protect “Name of ISP”’ Confidential Information subsequent to the expiration or termination of the Agreement. Upon the request of the disclosing Party, the receiving Party will return or destroy and certify in writing the destruction of all copies of the Confidential Information provided by the other Party. 7.2 Consumer Data. “Name of ISP” shall at all times protect the confidentiality and security of Consumer Data in compliance with the Requirements and shall cause any of its contractors with access to the Consumer Data to be legally obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of Consumer Data in compliance with the Requirements. “Name of ISP” acknowledges and agrees that Consumer Data may only be used (i) to the extent necessary to verify, store, process or transmit Consumer Data to Augusta to establish user names, e-mail addresses, log-ins and passwords for Subscribers, create Subscriber accounts, and in connection with bank and payment card transactions, (ii) for fraud control, (iii) as specifically agreed to by t he Subscriber and the Subscriber’s applicable bank or payment card company, or (iv) as required by applicable law. In the event of a breach or intrusion of or otherwise unauthorized access to Consumer Data stored at or for “Name of ISP”, “Name of ISP” shall immediately notify Augusta and the applicable bank or payment card company, in the manner required in the Requirements, and provide Augusta and the applicable bank or payment card company and their respective designees access to “Name of ISP”’s facilities and all pertinent records to conduct a review of “Name of ISP”’s compliance with the Requirements. “Name of ISP” shall fully cooperate with any review of their facilities and records provided for in this subsection. “Name of ISP” shall maintain appropriate business continuity procedures and systems to ensure security of Consumer Data in the event of a disruption, disaster or failure of “Name of ISP”’s data systems. “Name of ISP” and its successors and assigns shall comply with the Requirements after termination or expiration of the Network Agreement. “Name of ISP” shall require all of its contractors to be responsible and accountable for the security and confidentiality of all Consumer Data in their possession and not to deliver any Consumer Data to any third party. “Name of ISP” shall be responsible for any failure of security or confidentiality of the Consumer Data by its contractors or any other third parties to which “Name of ISP” permits access to the Consumer Data. “Name of ISP” shall not grant any of its contractor access to Consumer Data, except as required to provide services ordered by “Name of ISP”. Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 18 Item # 17 “Name of ISP” shall not allow any other party to collect, process, receive, or use the Consumer Data for “Name of ISP” except for Qualified Contractors (defined below) of “Name of ISP”. “Name of ISP” hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Augusta harmless from and against any and all damages, costs, liabilities and claims relating to the Consumer Data that arise from: (i) the acts or omissions of “Name of ISP” or any of its contractors or subcontractors, or (ii) the violations of the provisions of this Section by “Name of ISP” or its contractors or subcontractors, or (iii) the unauthorized disclosure of Consumer Data by “Name of ISP” or its contractors or subcontractors, or (iv) the unauthorized disclosure or use of Consumer Data by any other party receiving Consumer Data from “Name of ISP” or its contractors or subcontractors. 8. WARRANTIES. 8.1. By “Name of ISP”. “Name of ISP” represents and warrants that “Name of ISP” will not make any representation, warranty or guarantee regarding the Network unless provided in writing by Augusta. 8.2. Disclaimer. Except as may be specifically provided in any service level agreement referred to in section 9 below, Augusta does not warrant any network bandwidth or speeds. The parties acknowledge and agree that the network data speeds are dependant on a number of factors, including without limitation the distance of the “Name of ISP” subscriber from the network equipment, CPE used by a “Name of ISP” subscriber and other variables. In no event will Augusta or its suppliers be liable to any “Name of ISP” subscriber or any third party for any claims arising out of or related to “Name of ISP’ business or its relationship with “Name of ISP” subscribers. Augusta does not make, and hereby specifically disclaims, any representations or warranties regarding the network, the Augusta web site, the Augusta web portals, or Augusta services relating to this agreement, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement, Augusta disclaims all warranties with regard to “Name of ISP” access to or use of any third party services, products or marks provided in connection with the network. 9. SERVICE LEVELS. Augusta will make available to “Name of ISP” any service level agreement for the Network Augusta offers to “Name of ISP”’ for the Network. 10. INDEMNIFICATION. 10.1. Indemnification by Augusta. Augusta agrees to defend, indemnify and hold “Name of ISP” and the officers, directors, agents, affiliates, distributors, franchisees (if any) and employees of “Name of ISP” harmless from and against any and all third party claims, proceedings, damages, actions, liabilities, expenses, or costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of any claim, demand, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding by a third party to the extent (i) caused by any claim that any Mark or Content provided by Augusta infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party, or (ii) related to any claim the Network as provided by Augusta infringes the proprietary rights of a third party (“Claim” or “Claims”); provided that Augusta will have no obligation or liability with Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 18 Item # 17 respect to any Claim based upon (I) any WISP Data Access Product or portion of the Network which has been altered at the request of “Name of ISP”; (II) any “Name of ISP” Content or “Name of ISP” Marks; (III) the combination, operation or use of the Network or any WISP Data Access Product, or any portion or component thereof, with products or services not furnished by Augusta when such combination is part of any allegedly infringing process; or (IV) use of the Network or any WISP Data Access Product in violation of this Agreement. If the Network or any WISP Data Access Product becomes, or in Augusta's opinion is likely to become, the subject of a Claim, Augusta may at its option (a) procure for “Name of ISP” the right to continue using the Network or such WISP Data Access Product, or (b) modify the Network or any WISP Data Access Product so as to provide “Name of ISP” a replacement or modified Network or WISP Data Access Product that is non-infringing. If neither of the foregoing alternatives is reasonably available to Augusta as determined by Augusta, then Augusta may terminate this Agreement either in its entirety or in relation only to the affected WISP Data Access Product(s) upon thirty (30) days written notice to “Name of ISP”. In the event of such termination, the foregoing states the entire liability of Augusta and the sole remedy of “Name of ISP” with respect to indemnification for third party claims for patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret infringement or misappropriation related to the Network. 10.2. Indemnification by “Name of ISP”. “Name of ISP” agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Augusta and the officers, directors, agents, affiliates, distributors, franchisees (if any) and employees of Augusta harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, actions, liabilities, expenses, or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of any claim, demand, action, suit, investigation, arbitration or other proceeding to the extent directly or indirectly caused by (i) any violation of law in the marketing of products or services related to the Network; (ii) any activities of a “Name of ISP” Subscriber or other user “Name of ISP” enables to access the Network if “Name of ISP” was aware of a previous violation of an Acceptable Use Policy related to the Network by such “Name of ISP” Subscriber or user, including without limitation unauthorized access, network abuse and fraud; provided, however, this Section 10.2.(ii) shall not limit in any way “Name of ISP”’ obligations pursuant to Section 3.2(b) above; (iii) any claim or allegation by a “Name of ISP” Subscriber to the extent such claim is not the result of any action or inaction by Augusta or the subject of Augusta’s indemnity obligations set forth in Section 10.1 (it being understood and agreed that “Name of ISP”’ indemnity obligations hereunder shall be reduced in proportion to the level of action or inaction by Augusta that gave rise to the claim at issue); or (iv) any claim that any Mark or Content provided by “Name of ISP” infringes the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party. 10.3. Indemnification Generally. Each Party agrees to promptly notify the indemnifying Party in writing of any indemnifiable claim and to give the indemnifying Party the opportunity to control the defense of such claim with counsel reasonably acceptable to the indemnified party. The indemnified Party shall cooperate in all reasonable respects with the indemnifying Party and its attorneys in the investigation, trial, defense and settlement of such claim and any appeal arising there from. To the extent the indemnified Party chooses to participate in the investigation, trial, defense, settlement and/or appeal of such claim, through its attorneys or otherwise, beyond such level of cooperation reasonably required by the indemnifying Party, the indemnified Party will do so at its own cost and expense. No settlement of a claim shall be entered into without the consent of the indemnified Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, unless the settlement includes an unconditional general release of the indemnified Party. Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 18 Item # 17 11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. (a) Except to the extent of the fees owed under this agreement, in no event shall either party be liable to the other party for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business, or for indirect, special, incidental, exemplary, multiple, punitive or consequential damages of any kind, whether based on contract, tort (including without limitation, negligence), warranty, guarantee or any other legal or equitable grounds, even if such party has been advised of the possibility of such damages. These limitations shall survive and apply notwithstanding the validity of the limited remedies provided for in the agreement. (b) Neither party will be liable for any damages, costs, expenses, liabilities or losses arising in connection with this agreement in the aggregate in a total amount that exceeds the amounts paid by “Name of ISP” to Augusta for the municipality giving rise to the claim in the six (6) months prior to the occurrence of the event giving rise to the first claim under this agreement arising from such event. (c) The limitations set forth in this section shall not apply to the parties’ confidentiality obligations set forth or indemnification obligations in this agreement or claims deriving from a party’s gross negligence or willful misconduct (i.e., conduct undertaken with the intent to cause harm) and shall not affect either party’s right to seek injunctive relief. 12. TERM AND TERMINATION. 12.1. Term. The initial term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and terminates two (2) years after the Effective Date (“Initial Term”). The Initial Term shall be automatically renewed for up to three (3) additional one (1) year periods commencing after two (2) years of the Effective Date (each a “Renewal Term”; the Initial Term and all Renewal Terms are collectively referred to as the “Term”), subject to earlier termination as otherwise described in this Agreement, unless either. Party notifies the other in writing on or before 60 days prior to the end of the then existing Initial Term or Renewal Term. 12.2. Termination for Default. Except as may be contained otherwise herein, this Agreement may be terminated by the Parties as follows: (a) by Augusta for “Name of ISP”' failure to pay the Fees within ten (10) days of Augusta's written notice to “Name of ISP” of such failure to pay; (b) by either Party at any time in the event of a material breach by the other Party of this Agreement that remains uncured thirty (30) days after the breaching Party’s receipt of written notice of the breach, provided that if the defaulting Party has been attempting with reasonable diligence to cure such breach, and the default cannot be cured with reasonable diligence within such period of thirty (30) days, then such termination will not be effective so long as the defaulting or breaching party pursues the cure with diligent efforts; or (c) either Party may terminate this Agreement immediately if the other Party enters into or files (or has filed or commenced against it) a petition, arrangement, action or other proceeding seeking relief or protection under the bankruptcy laws of the United States or similar laws of the United States or any state of the United States and such petition, arrangement, action or other proceeding is not dismissed within ninety (90) days. Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 18 Item # 17 12.3. Termination of Municipality Network. The City reserves the right to terminate “Name of ISP” access to the Network for breach of contract or a Force Majeure Event. In such event, Augusta will give “Name of ISP” as much notice as is reasonably practical under the circumstances. The City will retain ownership of all assets purchased by the City if such an event should occur. 12.4 Effects of Expiration or Termination. (a) Upon expiration or termination of the Agreement, (i) Augusta will, as soon as reasonably practicable, remove all references to “Name of ISP” from the City’s Web Site, cease authenticating any “Name of ISP” Subscribers and will not be obligated to provide any access to the Network or other services to “Name of ISP” or any “Name of ISP” Subscriber, (ii) “Name of ISP” will immediately cease marketing all “Name of ISP” offerings related to the Network, cease all access to the Augusta Systems and Network and cease authentication of all “Name of ISP” Subscribers. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement, Augusta is not obligated to provide any access to the Network or other services to “Name of ISP” or any “Name of ISP” Subscriber. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, neither party will be prevented from marketing to any customer of the other Party, so long as the former does not use the latter’s Confidential Information to conduct such marketing activities. (b) Except as otherwise set forth in this Section 12, upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, all rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement shall terminate, except the rights and obligations under Sections 4.2, 7, 8.2, 9, 10, 11, 12.3, 12.4, 14, and 15 herein shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement. 13. INSURANCE. During the Term, “Name of ISP” shall maintain all insurance and/or bonds required by law or this Agreement, including but not limited to the following coverages: (a) Workers Compensation as prescribed by the law of any state in which the work is to be performed; (b) Employer’s Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 each accident/$1,000,000 each employee by disease/$1,000,000 policy limit by disease; (c) Commercial General Liability, including contractual liability coverage, premises and operations, independent contractors, products and complete operations, contracted liability, and personal injury liability, with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; (d) Commercial Automobile Liability with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence; (e) All Risks Property insurance on a replacement cost basis insuring the “Name of ISP” personal property at any Augusta facilities; (f) Professional Liability covering the acts, errors and omissions of “Name of ISP” and “Name of ISP” liability for its employees, agents and subcontractors with a limit of not less than $5,000,000 per claim. The definition of “professional services” within the policy of professional Attachment number 1 Page 13 of 18 Item # 17 liability insurance must include the services provided by “Name of ISP”, its agents and its subcontractors under the terms of this Agreement. Any retroactive date on the policy should be prior to commencement of this Agreement. Such coverage will be maintained by “Name of ISP” for a period of thirty-six (36) months subsequent to the end of this Agreement and any extensions thereof. (g) Excess or Umbrella Liability with a limit of not less than $3,000,000 per occurrence over the insurance coverages described in b, c and d above; Augusta shall be named as an additional insured to the Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability and Excess or Umbrella liability policies, with respect to work performed by them under this Agreement. “Name of ISP” and its insurers shall waive any and all rights of subrogation against Augusta. “Name of ISP” shall also require its agents or subcontractors who may enter upon Augusta’s premises or conduct work associated with this Agreement to maintain the same coverages required herein. Should insurance policy limits be exhausted or should “Name of ISP” or its agents or subcontractors fail to maintain the required insurance coverages, neither “Name of ISP” nor any of its agents and subcontractors will in any way be relieved from liability provided for herein to Augusta should a loss occur. Augusta will have the right, but not the obligation, to prohibit the “Name of ISP” or any agents or subcontractors from performing work under this Agreement until evidence that the insurance has been placed in complete compliance with these requirements is received and approved by Augusta. For any claims relating to this Agreement, the “Name of ISP”’ insurance shall be deemed to be primary and not contributing to or in excess of any similar coverage purchased by Augusta. All policy deductibles will remain the responsibility of the “Name of ISP”, its agents or its subcontractors. All insurance provided by “Name of ISP” shall be written by companies authorized to do business in the state or states where the work is to be performed. Augusta reserves the right to refuse to accept policies from companies with a rating of less than A- VII by the A.M. Best Company. “Name of ISP” shall provide to Augusta certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverages (including evidence that Augusta has been included as an additional insured) prior to execution of this Agreement. “Name of ISP”’s insurers will be required to give 30 days written notice to Augusta prior to any policy cancellation or non-renewal. Failure of Augusta to demand such certificates or to identify any deficiency in the insurance provided shall not be construed as or deemed to be a waiver of the “Name of ISP”’ (or its agents’ or subcontractors’) obligation to maintain such insurance. If any of the coverages are required to remain in force after termination of this Agreement, “Name of ISP” shall submit additional certificates evidencing continuation of coverage until such obligation ends. If the “Name of ISP” fails to maintain the insurance as set forth herein, Augusta shall have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase said insurance at “Name of ISP”’ expense and to deduct the premiums therefore from any amounts otherwise due to “Name of ISP”. Attachment number 1 Page 14 of 18 Item # 17 14. MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; AUDIT. Each Party shall maintain proper books and records for a period of twelve (12) months so as to allow for the verification of amounts paid or owed to the other Party under the Agreement. Upon at least thirty (30) days prior written notice, either Party shall have the right to audit and analyze the other Party’s records as they relate to payments due to the Party hereunder and to ensure compliance with all payment terms of this Agreement, which audit shall cover payments and compliance for twelve (12) months prior to the date of the audit. Unless agreed to otherwise in writing by the Parties, such audit shall be conducted during the usual business hours and at the place of business of the Party being audited. Each Party may authorize an independent designee to conduct and exercise the audit rights set forth in this Section, provided such designee is subject to confidentiality obligations with respect to all Confidential Information of the audited Party. Each Party shall have the right to audit the other Party’s applicable and relevant records no more than once every twelve (12) months. The audited books and records, as well as the results of any such audit, shall be considered. Confidential Information as set forth in this Agreement; provided, however, nothing in this Section 14 shall be construed to preclude the use of such materials in the course of litigation between the Parties regarding this Agreement, if necessary. The Party conducting the audit shall bear the costs and expenses of the audit. Any statement, report or payment issued by a Party shall be binding unless the Party to whom the statement, report or payment is issued objects to such statement, report or payment within twelve (12) months from the date such statement, report, or payment is issued. 15. MISCELLANEOUS. 15.1. Independent Contractors. The Parties to this Agreement are independent parties and nothing herein shall be construed as creating an employment relationship between the Parties. Neither Party is an agent, representative, joint venture nor shall partner of the other Party and neither Party have any right, power or authority to enter into any agreement for or on behalf of, or incur any obligation or liability, or to otherwise bind, the other Party. The Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association, agency, joint venture or partnership between the Parties or to impose any liability attributable to such a relationship upon either Party. 15.2. Entire Agreement. The Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto, constitute the entire understanding and agreement with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous representations, understandings and agreements whether oral or written between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, all of which are merged in this Agreement. This Agreement is not intended to confer upon any third party any rights or remedies hereunder. 15.3. Severability of Provisions. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to judicial decree or decision, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms. Attachment number 1 Page 15 of 18 Item # 17 15.4. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor the rights or obligations of this Agreement may be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, (a) “Name of ISP” shall have the right to assign its rights and obligations hereunder, all or in part, in connection with a sale of all or substantially all of its assets, a merger or other corporate reorganization, provided that any such transferee agrees to be bound by this Agreement; (b)Augusta shall have the right to freely assign its rights and obligations hereunder, all or in part, in connection with a determination by the Augusta governing authority that an assignment to another entity or authority is in the best interests of Augusta and its citizens, provided that any such transferee agrees to be bound by this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns. 15.5. Non-Exclusive. The rights and obligations of the Parties are non-exclusive. 15.6. Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia. All claims, disputes and other matters in question between parties arising out of, or relating to, this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. “Name of ISP”, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue and jurisdiction in Richmond County, Georgia and waives any right to contest jurisdiction and venue in said Court. 15.7. Force Majeure. Nonperformance of either Party other than payment shall be excused to the extent that performance is rendered impossible by prevented or delayed by reasons which are not reasonably foreseeable and not reasonably avoidable, including Acts of God, floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or other unavoidable casualty, acts of public enemy, insurrection, war, riot, sabotage, epidemic, strike or other labor disputes, freight embargoes, shortages or unavailability of materials or supplies, delays or restrictions due to governmental action, including without limitation actions by legislative bodies or regulatory agencies, including the FCC, that limit or adversely impact Augusta’s ability to perform under this Agreement, unusually severe weather conditions, concealed and unknown conditions below the surface of the ground differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in construction work or which are not reflected on current maps or drawings of underground conditions, or wrongful physical obstruction by any Person at any installation site (“Force Majeure Event”), provided that the non-performing Party gives prompt notice of such conditions to the other Party and makes all reasonable efforts to perform. The obligations and rights of the Party so excused shall be excluded on a day-to-day basis for a period of time equal to that of the underlying cause of the delay. Either Party may terminate this Agreement if a Force Majeure Event continues for or cannot be remedied in a commercially reasonable manner within ninety (90) days. Attachment number 1 Page 16 of 18 Item # 17 15.8. Construction. Should any provision of this Agreement require judicial interpretation, the parties agree that the court interpreting or construing the same shall not apply a presumption that the terms of this Agreement shall be more strictly construed against one Party than against another, because the parties participated equally in preparing this Agreement. All references to "include" and "including" shall be deemed to mean "including without limitation". References to numbered Sections shall be construed as referring to Sections of this Agreement, and references to a Section shall refer as well to all its subsections. All pronouns used in this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, or neuter gender as the context requires. Wherever the context requires, the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa. 15.9. Notices. Except as specifically provided in this Agreement, any notice, approval, request, authorization, direction or other communication under this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed to have been delivered and given for all purposes (a) on the delivery date if delivered personally to the Party to whom the same is directed; (b) one business day after deposit with a commercial overnight carrier, with written verification of receipt, or (c) five (5) days after being mailed by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested: to the address of the Party to whom the same is directed asset forth below: If to “Name of ISP”: “Name of ISP” Attention: NAME/TITLE STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE # FAX # EMAIL ADDRESS If to Augusta: The City of Augusta Attention: NAME/TITLE STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP TELEPHONE # FAX # EMAIL ADDRESS 15.10. Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement, or any rights or obligations of either Party under this Agreement, shall be effective, except pursuant to a written instrument signed by the Party waiving compliance, and any such waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose stated in such writing. Attachment number 1 Page 17 of 18 Item # 17 15.11. Amendment. The terms and conditions of this Agreement may not be modified or amended other than by a writing signed by hand in ink by both Parties. 15.12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 15.13 No Discrimination. “Name of ISP” and/or “Name of ISP”’ contractors and subcontractors shall not discriminate or permit discrimination between or among any persons in the availability of services. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives effective on the Effective Date. “Name of ISP”: Augusta: NAME of ISP City of Augusta, GA By:__________________ By: ____________________ Title: _______________ Title: __________________ Date: _______________ Date: __________________ Attachment number 1 Page 18 of 18 Item # 17 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 17 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 17 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 3 Item # 17 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 3 Item # 17 Attachment number 4 Page 3 of 3 Item # 17 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 17 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 2 Item # 17 Attachment number 6 Page 2 of 2 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 1 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 2 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 3 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 4 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 5 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 6 of 7 Item # 17 Attachment number 7 Page 7 of 7 Item # 17 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ATG Communications, LLC and the City of Augusta. Department:Information Technology Caption:Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ATG Communications, LLC and The City of Augusta. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24,2008) Background:ATG Communications has requested permission to install communications equipment on the roof of Augusta’s maintenance building located at 1710 Highland Avenue, Augusta, GA 30904. Analysis:Information Technology has examined the location and agrees that it is structurally suitable and is within acceptable distance limitation for an installation of this type. The intended communications will not interfere with the current wireless equipment at this location. Public Services has been consulted to verify that structural rigidity and applicable site issues have been addressed. After a review of the proposed MOU, Public Services Management has given approval to proceed. Financial Impact:Augusta will realize a cost savings in the amount of $11,064.00 annually. Augusta will utilize a 5 Mbps high speed wireless internet link, provided by ATG Communications, LLC, at no cost. The standard pricing for this service is $922.00 per month. Augusta will receive this service at no charge for use of the previously mentioned structure. Augusta will use this link as a backup method for internet access in the event of a failure on our primary carrier’s network. Alternatives:Not allow the installation of this equipment and pay for the ISP connection. Recommendation:Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between ATG Communications, LLC and The City of Augusta. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Cover Memo Item # 18 Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 18 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 Item # 18 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 Item # 18 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 Item # 18 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM 2008 RCSO Swat Truck Department:Finance Department, Fleet Management Department Caption:Motion to approve the purchase of one SWAT emergency response vehicle for Sheriff’s Office – Narcotics Division. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Background:The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office-Narcotics Division requests the acquisition of a specialized SWAT emergency response vehicle in order to respond to extreme emergencies in which the services of the SWAT team are required. This vehicle will be designed to carry the necessary equipment and manpower to respond quickly to the majority of critical situations throughout the area. The vehicle will also be equipped with 4 wheel drive to successfully maneuver hazardous terrain as is the case in many instances. The team is currently using various combinations of vehicles and trailers for response purposes which is excessive, therefore costly and also time consuming. The inclusion of this specialized vehicle will combine all aspects of the total service and streamline the operation so the response can be deployed in the most efficient manner possible. Analysis:Fleet Management submitted a request for bids through the Procurement Department utilizing the Demand Star electronic bid system which offers nationwide bid coverage. The Procurement Department received quotes back from 2 vendors. A review of the bids received shows the following (The tab sheet is attached for review): Bid Item: 08-191, (1) Bobby Jones Ford = $50,911.00; and, (2) Gerling & Associates, Inc. = Bid Packet Non- Compliant. Financial Impact:This vehicle will be purchased from the Sheriff’s Office confiscated funds account for $50,911.00. Alternatives:(1) Approve the request; (2) disapprove the request. Recommendation:Approve the request to purchase one (1) SWAT Emergency Response Vehicle, from Bobby Jones Ford for $50,911, lowest bid offered on bid 08- 191. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 212-03-1222/54.22210 Cover Memo Item # 19 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 19 2008 SWAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLE Bid 08-191 Bobby Jones Gerling & Assos. Ford Incorporated Year 2008 Non-Compliant Make Ford Did Not Comply Model F450 with Addendum Delivery date 45-60 Days Requirement Bid Price $50,911.00 $0.00 SHERIFF OFFICE - SWAT EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRUCK - BID OPENING 10/23/08 @ 11:00 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 19 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Approve Funding for December 2, 2008 Runoff Department:Board of Elections Caption:Motion to approve Funding for the December 2, 2008 Runoff. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Background:The runoff is a continuation of the November 4, 2008 General Election and is mandated by law. Analysis:All polling locations are required to be open. All Advance Voting sites will be open beginning Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Financial Impact:$77,490 Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve Funding Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Available in the City's Contingency Fund 101101110/6011110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 20 ELECTION COST WORKSHEET GENERAL ELECTION RUNOFF DECEMBER 2, 2008 ITEM TOTAL COST Poll Worker Salary 45,000.00 Poll Worker Training 0 Cell Phones 500.00 Testing of Equipment 3,600.00 Temporary Employees (Daily) 8,000.00 Election Night Workers and Delivery Crew 4,000.00 Security 300.00 Staff Overtime/Comp Hours 0 Custodial Pay 1,150.00 Building Rental 3,100.00 Truck Rental 2,000.00 Printing – Absentee Ballots 5,000.00 Food 200.00 Mileage 100.00 Board Pay 1,000.00 Advertising 40.00 Postage – Absentee/Poll Worker 3,500.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $77,490.00 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 20 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Elite International Jewelry Department: Caption:Motion to approve a refund recommendation from the Board of Assessors for Elite International Jewelry. (No recommendation from the Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background:See background information under item number 17. Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 21 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Hewlett Packard Financial Services Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to appprove a request from Hewlett Packard Financial Services regarding a refund of taxes for equipment for the tax years 2003 and 2004. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 22 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 22 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 22 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 2 Item # 22 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 2 Item # 22 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Land Bank Authority - Tax Abatement of City property Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to approve abatement of all County Ad Valorem Taxes on Land Bank owned property. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Background:Land Bank Authority recently acquired several pieces of property in Richmond County and pursuant to OCGA § 48-4-64, is requesting the ad valorem taxes on said properties be abated. Attached is a list of said properties and the amount of taxes to be abated. Analysis:See Background Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:Do not approve Recommendation:Approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 23 Address Parcel Description Taxes Due 1223 Pine Street 046-4-745-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 1,797.90 1225 Pine Street 046-4-744-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 2,093.35 846 Adams Street 046-40499-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 878.89 1255 Pine Street 059-2-011-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 2,365.24 1014 Ninth Street 046-4-447-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 411.07 842 Adams Street 046-4-498-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 433.36 850 Adams Street 046-4-500-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 826.05 1016 Ninth Street 046-4-478-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 1,629.68 1006 Ninth Street 046-4-473-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 345.56 1020 Ninth Street 046-4-479-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 2,101.24 923 Hopkins Street 046-4-454-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 861.48 1006 Tenth Street 046-4-321-00-0 Delinquent Property Taxes 245.44 Total Amount to Be Abated 13,989.26 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 23 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Law Department Budget Adjustment for FY 2008 Department:Augusta Law Department Caption:Motion to approve the allocation of supplementary funds to satisfy the Law Department operating budget for the remainder of FY 2008. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The budget that was submitted for the Law Department for FY 2008, was severely under-estimated as it was based on a staff of one (1) attorney and two (2) support persons and did not include the present level of staff or considerations of the present functionality of the department. The bulk of the operating budget previously requested was submitted in the form of salary and benefits for the current staff levels, however, the department has grown and is using an increased amount of paper, pens, toner and other day to day supplies. Likewise, the costs of training more staff persons was not computed into the FY 2008 budget and items such as continuing legal education costs and travel have not be adequately accounted for in the current budget. Although, the department is conserving its present resources, and additional budget supplement is necessary to pay bills and get supplies throughout the remainder of FY 2008. Analysis:Upon review and consultation with the budget analyst for the Department, it has become apparent that funds are presently encumbered in the amount of $12, 411.98 and approximately $20,000 will be needed for the Department to continue to pay outstanding bills, new bills and to purchases supplies for the remainder of FY 2008. Financial Impact:The request for a budget supplement of $20,000 for the remainder of FY 2008 should be granted and $20,000 will need to be transferred into the Law Department's operating budget. Alternatives:None. The Law Department has no money to operate and its bills are being returned without payment. Recommendation:That the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approve the allocation of funds for the remainder of FY 2008, in the amount of $20,000 for the continued operation of the Augusta Law Department. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: General Fund Contingency. 101101110/6011110 Cover Memo Item # 24 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 24 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Multi-Department Salary Inequity Corrections Department:Human Resources Caption:Approve Revised Job Descriptions in the Tax Assessor's Office, Recreation and Utilities Departments. (No recommendation from Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background:See attached agenda item details. Analysis:See attached agenda item details. Financial Impact:See attached agenda item details. Alternatives:See attached agenda item details. Recommendation:See attached agenda item details. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: See attached agenda item details. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 25 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 Item # 25 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 Item # 25 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 Item # 25 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 3 Item # 25 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 3 Item # 25 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 3 Item # 25 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM November 2008 Refund Request Department:Board of Assessors - Charles F. Smith, Chairman and Calvin Hicks, Chief Appraiser Caption:Motion to approve refund recommendations from the Board of Assessors excluding the account of Elite International Jewelry. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background:See attachment Analysis:See attachment Financial Impact:See attachment Alternatives:None Recommendation:See attachment Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 10 Item # 26 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 10 Item # 26 A & M Vending Service, Inc. Acct. No. 2005123 (City location) Refund is based on a consolidated return for tax year 2007 for a business personal property account. A portion of the assets were duplicated on Account #2100440, which is a County location. The taxes were paid on both accounts. Grant refund for 2007 in the total amount of $2,981.20, as follows: For 2007, $2,981.20 (State $20.47; County $761.43; School $1,539.58; Urban $659.72). Augusta Property Management, Inc. Acct. No. 2104438 Refund is based on a corrected asset listing for tax year 2007 for a business personal property account. Assets were removed that were assessed through the income approach to value. Grant refund in the total amount of $766.02, as follows: For 2007, $766.02 (State $5.31; County $189.95; School $399.55; Urban $171.21). Cawley Court Homeowners Association Map 33-3 Parcel 252 This parcel was incorrectly valued as usable land. It is actually a road right-of-way. Grant refund for 2007 in the total amount of $285.42, as follows: For 2007, $285.42 (State $1.98; County $70.77; School $148.88; Urban $63.80). Elite International Jewelry Acct. No. 2103378 Refund is based on a corrected inventory of $92,223 for tax year 2007 for a business personal property account. The corrected figure was supported by an amended Federal Income tax return. Grant refund in the total amount of $565.26, as follows: For 2007, $565.26 (State $4.61; County $213.44; School $347.22). Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 2 Item # 26 Yancey Brothers Acct. No. 517211 Refund is based on adjustments to an audit conducted for tax year 2007 for a business personal property account. There was a change made to an economic life which resulted in increased depreciation. Grant refund in the total amount of $312.28, as follows: For 2007, $312.28 (State $2.64; County $111.32; School $198.32). Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 2 Item # 26 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Request to Purchase GPS Tracking System and Subscription Department:Finance/Risk Management/Fleet Management Caption:Motion to approve the Vehicle Oversight Program and purchase of GPS tracing systems and tracking subscription. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24,2008) Background:Risk Management and Fleet Management began investigating possible tools to minimize losses and risk to the Augusta Fleet. This search has been ongoing since 2006. The benefits of such a system are: reduced fuel usage, reduced wear and tear on fleet vehicles, reduction in unsafe driving behavior and reduction in misappropriation of government vehicles. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) units have proven to be very efficient in these areas. A “vehicle oversight program” has been developed (attached) involving the use of GPS units installed on government vehicles. This program was reviewed by the Law Department in August 2008. General Counsel Chiquita Johnson has found the general content of the program acceptable. Analysis:A request for bids was submitted through the Procurement Department. Proposals were received on November 7, 2008. The Procurement Department received proposals from three (3) vendors, one of which was non-compliant. An evaluation committee reviewed the two proposals on November 14, 2008 and selected SignalTrac as the winning bid. Financial Impact:The purchase is for 150 units at a cost per unit of $299.00. There is no activation fee. There is a monthly service for unlimited service for $29.95 + .90 FCC/unit. Funding for the procurement of this equipment will be from fund 272-01-5210/54-25310. Total $44,850 for 150 units and $55,530 annual service for 150 units. Alternatives:1. Approve the award to the lowest bidder. 2. Do not approve the request. Recommendation:Approve the Vehicle Oversight Program and purchase of 150 GPS units from SignalTrac for a total of $100,380 for the GPS Units and monthly service for 1 year. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 272-01-5210/54-25310 Cover Memo Item # 27 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Risk Management Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 27 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 27 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 27 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 27 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 27 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Superior Court Drug Court Grant Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve an application for a grant for start up and operational costs for the Superior Court Drug Court for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. (Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2008) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 28 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 5 Item # 28 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 5 Item # 28 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 5 Item # 28 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 5 Item # 28 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 5 Item # 28 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Alexander Drive Project permanent and temporary easements Robert G. Hamilton 1071 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between Robert G. Hamilton III, as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the Alexander Drive Project, consisting of 0.041 acre (1,787.79 square feet) in fee and 0.015 acre (639.53 square feet) of permanent construction & maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for the property located at 1071 Alexander Drive, for a purchase price of $41,000.00. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The property owner has agreed to convey the right-of-way to Augusta, Georgia for the Alexander Drive Project. Analysis:The purchase of the referenced property is necessary for the project. Financial Impact:The costs necessary for this purchase are within the project budget. Alternatives:Deny the motion. Recommendation:Approve the motion. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Alexander Drive Project 323-04-1110-5411120 296823215–5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 29 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 5 Item # 29 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 5 Item # 29 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 5 Item # 29 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 5 Item # 29 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 5 Item # 29 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Approve Final Amendment to Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. for Construction Inspection Services for the Main Interceptor Upgrade Phase 1 Department:Utilities Caption:Motion to approve an amendment to the contract with Stevenson & Palmer Engineering, Inc. for inspection services associated with completion of the Main Interceptor Upgrade in an amount not to exceed $72,037.50. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:The Utilities Department is in the final stages of the construction associated with Phase 1 of the Main Interceptor Upgrade. When the construction of the Main Interceptor Upgrade and the Columbia Nitrogen Force Main were ready for construction the Utilities Department had no available inspectors. Both projects were designed by Stevenson & Palmer Engineering so it made sense to ask them to provide an inspector to oversee the work. Stevenson & Palmer Engineering was able to find and dedicate an inspector experienced with specialty pipe since January 2007. Since then the inspector was Augusta’s onsite representative for the installation of the Columbia Nitrogen Drive Force Main and Phase 1 of the Main Interceptor Upgrade. Analysis:The Utilities Department’s inspection staff is still rather busy, and for the sake of project continuity it makes sense to maintain the Stevenson & Palmer inspector through the final connections associated with the Main Interceptor construction. To help reduce the inspection costs once the final connections are complete the Utilities Department will provide the inspections services necessary to close out the project. Financial Impact:$72,037.50 from the 2002 Bond Issue, under account number 510043420/ 5213119-80250230/5213119. Alternatives:No recommended alternatives. Recommendation:We recommend approving the amendment to the contract with Stevenson & Palmer, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $72,037.50 for the remaining inspection phase services associated with the Main Interceptor Upgrade Phase 1. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 510043420/ 5213119 80250230/5213119 Cover Memo Item # 30 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 7 Item # 30 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 7 Item # 30 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Approve Utilities Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy Department:Utilities, Drew Goins, Interim Director Caption:Motion to approve Utilities Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:Since consolidation, Augusta Utilities has had an informal fire hydrant meter policy that includes a $500 deposit, no requirements for backflow, very little control over the location of the meters and which hydrants are being used, and charges only for consumption that are taken out of the deposit that is intended for security purposes. The demand has grown to the point where we have run out of meters and the cost of new meters is approximately $1,200. A new policy is needed to increase fees to be comparable to other utilities, to fund the purchase of new meters and to protect our system from accidental contamination and water pressure problems due to lack of control. Analysis:AUD has been researching other municipalities in Georgia and has recommended a new Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy which is attached. The highlights of the policy require a non-refundable fee from all users to fund purchases, mandatory use of backflow preventers, AUD management of meter location, visible hydrant permits, monthly meter reading and set-up approval, regular accuracy testing and maintenance, and meter damage responsibility for the user. Financial Impact:There will be minimal additional cost to AUD for this policy, but there will be a considerable increase in revenue that will fund meter replacement and additional meters as needed. Alternatives:1. Approve the Utilities Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy. 2. Do not approve the agenda item and allow the current informal policy to continue with inadequate funding from fees and lack of controls. Recommendation:Approve the Utilities Fire Hydrant Meter Use Policy. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 31 Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 31 1 FIRE HYDRANT USE POLICY CITY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 14 Item # 31 2 Table of Contents ♦ Purpose 3 ♦ Section I 3 ♦ Section II 5 ♦ Section III 6 ♦ Hydrant Use Permit Application 7 ♦ Flow Chart-Stationary Permit 8 ♦ Flow Chart- Non Stationary Permit 9 ♦ Hydrant Use Permit Contract 10 ♦ Administrative Procedures Stationary 11 Short-Term 11 Non-Stationary 11 ♦ Standard Hydrant Operating Procedures 12 ♦ Attachments: Sample Moveable Permit 13 Sample Non-Moveable Permit 14 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 14 Item # 31 3 FIRE HYDRANT USE POLICY PURPOSE: To control unauthorized usage of the City of Augusta, Georgia owned fire hydrants, to protect the distribution system’s integrity, protect the water quality, preserve fire protection, yet provide temporary water needs to the City of Augusta, Georgia’s Customers. The following policy has been developed regarding temporary use of the City of Augusta, Georgia’s water from the City of Augusta, Georgia’s owned Fire Hydrants. For the Purpose of this policy, two categories of hydrant usage have been defined. Stationary (non-movable) and Non-stationary (movable from one location to another). Definitions of these categories are defined in section 1 and 2. SECTION I: FIRE HYDRANT USE PERMITS NON- MOVABLE or STATIONARY: Temporary Hydrant Use Permits will be required on all stationary sources such as new developments, new residential or commercial customers, site-specific construction, etc. Such permits will allow temporary water usage for up to ninety days. 1. Application Any entity requesting temporary water will be required to complete an application for a hydrant use permit. Application will indicate various information needed to establish a temporary account for the customer. In order to be approved, customer must first also apply and pay for permanent water service for the proposed property if a permanent facility is proposed. Hydrant Use Permits will be issued and approved only on the City of Augusta Utilities Department's existing water mains not new construction. In extreme emergency situations, the City of Augusta Utilities Department will designate the hydrant that can be utilized to supply water on a short-term, temporary basis for water tankers, etc to transport to usage site until the new service (and hydrant use permits) applications can be processed. In such cases, the applicant will be instructed to contact the City of Augusta Utilities Construction and Maintenance and Backflow Prevention Departments for guidance. In no case will hydrant hoses be allowed to traverse areas exposed to vehicle traffic. 2. Payment and Permit Tags Any customer needing hydrant-supplied water will pay a one time non-refundable fee before receiving the Hydrant use permit tag of $750. This permit tag will be good for up to a 90 days usage period, and shall be displayed at the job site on the fire hydrant being used. Extensions can be made for $750 for UP TO NINE (9) ADDITIONAL MONTHS. Customer will be required to pay additional charges on water consumption, which will be billed monthly, as a hose, meter, backflow prevention assembly, and a shutoff valve will be set. Financing of hydrant usage fees will not be allowed. If customer needs water for only thirty (30) days or less, a $300 non-refundable fee will be required. All other requirements remain unchanged. Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 14 Item # 31 4 3. SET and TURN ON Upon approval and payment the City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division will set the meter, backflow prevention and hydrant hose assembly, and activate the fire hydrant. The City of Augusta will provide a water meter, Hydrant service hose and backflow assembly, along with operating/setup instructions and the visible permit tags. The assembly will have a shut-off valve attached to the hydrant for the customer’s use. Therefore, if desired, the customer will be required to furnish a lock if security is to be maintained. Under no circumstances should the stationary hydrant customer operate the hydrant at any time or in any way. If desired, the customer may request to have the meter/backflow device/hose assembly relocated for a fee of $50. 4. LENGTH OF TIME Ninety (90) days initially; twelve (12) Months Maximum. See #2 above. Once the customer no longer needs the temporary service, they must call the City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division to remove the hose, meter and backflow assembly. If no notice is made or on extension granted, The City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division will automatically remove the assembly, an evaluation will be made as to the condition of the assembly. Negligence resulting in assembly damage may result in The City of Augusta Utilities Department seeking reimbursement for repair and/or replacement costs. 5. BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENTS Customer will be billed for volume consumption. Meter readings will be performed during approved usage period. 6. RESPONSIBILTY/LIABLITY (CITY OF AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT) At application customer will be required to sign an agreement indicating that they are responsible for notifying the Augusta Fire Department of the hydrant meter location; responsible for leaving the hydrant usage assembly in the assigned location and displaying the hydrant use permit tag on the fire hydrant; responsible for any water appurtenance damage as a result of utilizing the hydrant/backflow assembly; responsible for any and all private property damage; and responsible for any property damage including the City of Augusta Utilities Department backflow assembly due to negligence, or theft/vandalism. The Augusta Utilities Metering Division will provide installation of hydrant use assembly within 24 hours of approval during normal working hours (Monday-Friday), assuming a meter assembly is available. 7. PENALTIES Failure to follow the terms and conditions of this policy and the contract agreement in obtaining temporary water from the City of Augusta owned fire hydrants may result in penalties for unauthorized hydrant usage or illegal connections as provided in the City of Augusta, Georgia Ordinances, up to and including monetary penalties of up to $1,000 per incident per day. Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 14 Item # 31 5 SECTION II. FIRE HYDRANT USE PERMITS NON-STATIONARY OR MOVABLE The City of Augusta Utilities Department will allow temporary -metered hydrant usage from non-stationary permits under the below-described conditions. Examples include: street sweepers, hydro seeders, landscape contractors, road contractors, sewer cleaners, etc/ or any other similar business utilizing water on a frequent basis at various locations. 1. APPLICATION Movable permit customers will be required annually to make an application for permission to utilize The City of Augusta Hydrants. (See application Form) In order to receive application approval customer must show proof of approved air gap or a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow device installed on tanker. Non-Stationary Customers must also provide proof of knowledge and competency to operate hydrants properly. Customers in this category may be required to attend City of Augusta sponsored hydrant operating training, etc., in order to become eligible for this privilege. All Customers in this category will be provided a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for hydrant operations. 2. PAYMENT A non-refundable annual fee per vehicle or tanker will be required once an approval for the application is processed. The annual fee is $1,500 for the first year, and if a second year is requested, the fee will be $750. If a meter is requested at the end of the two-year period, the meter must be returned to Augusta Utilities for maintenance and a new application must be filed. The fee structure will be the same as any other new applicant. A copy of the City of Augusta permit decal to use water will be required to be displayed on the driver’s side window of each vehicle used. A copy of this permit must be attached to fire hydrant during use. Failure to display permit properly will result in penalties for unauthorized hydrant use. A hydrant meter will be furnished with each decal. Customers will be required to call in their weekly or monthly consumption as designated by the City of Augusta Utilities Department for billing purposes. Financing of fees will not be allowed. Decals will be color coded for each calendar year. If the customer desires, they may apply for a stationary hydrant use permit on a case by case basis, rather than pay an annual fee; if so they will be required to follow all the requirements contained in Section I of this policy, plus $50 for setting the meter. 3. RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY (CITY OF AUGUSTSA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT and CUSTOMER) At Application, customer will be required to sign an affidavit that they are responsible for contacting the City of Augusta Utilities Department Dispatcher for the location and hydrant number that may use each time they need water; responsible for displaying City of Augusta annual hydrant usage permit decal on each authorized vehicle and on each hydrant during use; responsible for any hydrant or water appurtenance damage (including parts and labor) as a result of utilizing the City of Augusta owned hydrant assembly; responsible for any and all private property damage to the City of Augusta’s property. Therefore, annual permits must be reapplied for in January of each year. The customer Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 14 Item # 31 6 will be responsible for maintaining backflow prevention assemblies, ensuring compliance with this policy. 4. DURATION OF APPROVAL All Movable Hydrant Use Permits decals will automatically expire one year from date of issue. Approval will be for one-year maximum duration with expiration date shown on the City of Augusta Utilities Department approval permit. Permit decals may be cancelled or revoked (and/or penalties imposed) at any time for failure to comply with permit contract requirements and/or City of Augusta Utilities Department Rules and Regulations. Customer is not allowed to re-sell City of Augusta’s water or such authorization will immediately revoked. Decals may be transferable to other tankers, etc. if sold or discarded, etc. for a $50 decal Transfer fee. City of Augusta Utilities will make every effort to notify customers thirty days (30) days or more in advance of their decal expiration; however, it will be the responsibility of the customer to ensure their permit decal is current. 5. PENALTY Failure to follow the terms and conditions of this policy and the contract in obtaining temporary water from the City of Augusta-owned fire hydrants may result in penalties for unauthorized hydrant usage or illegal connections as provide for in the City of Augusta Ordinances, up to and including monetary penalties of up to $1,000 per day per incident. Section III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the event of a major emergency such as a natural disaster (hurricane, earthquake. Flood, etc.) The City of Augusta Utilities Department will designate certain hydrants to be utilized to fill potable tankers, etc during emergency conditions. Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 14 Item # 31 7 HYDRANT USE PERMIT APPLICATION General Information for all Applicants (Please Print Legibly) Applicant’s Name_______________________________________________________________ Physical Address________________________________________________________________ Include city, state, and zip code Billing or Mailing Address________________________________________________________ Include city, state, and zip code Responsible Party_________________________________ Phone Number_________________ Include area code Cell Phone Number________________________________ Pager Number__________________ Federal Tax ID No.________________________________Water used for__________________ Est. Monthly Volume_________________gallons TANK USERS: Capacity of tank (gallons) for:_____________________________________________________ Vehicle ID Numbers____________________________________________________________ Vehicle License Number_________________________________________________________ Principal Drivers: Names and Driver’s License Numbers________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Call City Augusta Utilities Department Dispatcher at 706-842-3060 when hydrant is operated. NOTE: One Application will be required for each vehicle or tanker used. Stationary or Fixed Site Users: Location of hydrant to be used:____________________________________________________ City of Augusta Hydrant Number:__________________________________________________ This box for City of Augusta Utilities Department use only. Cross Connection Control Inspection Date:_______________Results: Approved________ Disapproved__________ Air Gap correctly installed: Yes_____ No_____Inspectors Signature_________________ Comments:__________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ This box for City of Augusta Utilities Department use only. Cross Connection Control Permanent Service applied for: Yes_____ No_____ Account Number:______________________________________________________________ Permit Number:_____________Expiration Date:_____________Size Issued_______________ Device Number:___________________ Comments:___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ___ Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 14 Item # 31 8 FLOW CHART AND RESPONISIBILITY ASSIGNMENTS (NON- MOVABLE or STATIONARY HYDRANT USE PERMITS) Customer calls requesting temporary water service, customer is referred to Metering Division Application is completed and reviewed, work order or delivery order written, upon payment of appropriate fee, Customer given date which meter will be set. Augusta Utilities Metering Division obtains meter, hydrant hose and backflow prevention device from shop and sets for customer. Initial hydrant activation done by the City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division. Customer Service updates billing account and Metering Division records location, etc. in Hydrant Meter Spreadsheet. Hydrant hose/backflow/meter location database updated by the Backflow Prevention Section of the Augusta Utilities Department. Metering Division takes monthly reading, customer is billed for consumption. After thirty (30) days or ninety (90) days, depending on the original permit, an extension fee must be paid and a new permit issued or assembly to be removed by the Augusta Utilities Metering Division or returned by the customer. Assembly condition checked and appropriate charge for damage is assessed. NOTE: Augusta Utilities Department backflow prevention section responsible for annually testing and repairs of the backflow devices and all hydrant assemblies issued. Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 14 Item # 31 9 FLOW CHART AND RESPONISIBILITY ASSIGNMENTS (MOVABLE or NON-STATIONARY HYDRANT USE PERMITS) Customer calls requesting temporary water service, customer is referred to Metering Division Application is completed and reviewed, work order or delivery order written, upon payment of appropriate fee. Customer Service updates billing account and Metering Division records location, etc. in Hydrant Meter Spreadsheet. Hydrant hose/backflow/meter location database updated by the Backflow Prevention Section of the Augusta Utilities Department. Metering Division takes monthly reading, customer is billed for consumption. After the initial year, an additional one-year extension is requested and a fee is collected or the permit decal is void. After two (2) years, customer must reapply for permit. At the end of the permit period the metering assembly is returned and damages are assessed to customer. NOTE: Augusta Utilities Department Backflow Prevention Section responsible for annually testing and repairs of the backflow devices and all hydrant assemblies issued. Augusta Utilities Metering Division obtains meter, hydrant hose and backflow prevention device from shop and issues to customer. Initial hydrant activation reviewed and approved by the City of Augusta Utilities Metering Division. Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 14 Item # 31 10 HYDRANT USE PERMIT CONTRACT This contract made this __________ day of __________________ 20_____, by and between ___________________________________, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of Georgia hereafter called the contractor, and the City of Augusta a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as Augusta Utilities. 1. Terms of agreement: This agreement shall become effective______________________, and shall remain in effect until ________________________, unless cancelled previously by either party or permanent water service. 2. The Contractor asserts that a non-refundable payment in the amount of $_____________ Has been made to Augusta Utilities in consideration of its allowance to draw potable water from City of Augusta Fire hydrant or fire hydrants. Only annual contract customers will notify Augusta Utilities’ Dispatcher prior to usage from Augusta, Ga. fire hydrants, each and every time the hydrant is to be operated. During operation, the Augusta Utilities Hydrant Use Permit will be displayed on the hydrant being used, also on the vehicle or tanker. Contractor will certify that their field staff will be trained in the proper operation of a City of Augusta owned fire hydrant. Contractor will be responsible for any and all damage to private or public property as a result of operating Augusta Georgia hydrant use assembly and for any negligent damage to the assembly itself. Additionally contractor hereby acknowledges receipt of hydrant operating instructions. Contractor agrees to follow the applicable portions of Augusta, Georgia’s Water Rules and Regulations in the execution of this Agreement. Failure to follow these requirements could result in penalties for unauthorized hydrant usage. The party hereto, has caused this Contract to be executed on the day and year first above written. By:_________________________ Title:_____________________ Date _______________ (Customer Name) Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 14 Item # 31 11 Administrative Procedures for Applying for a Hydrant Assembly (Stationary Sources) Customer inquires about using a hydrant and is referred to the Metering Division. This person must have an official right to make decisions for the company. Policies, procedures, and fees are explained to the customer. The HYDRANT USE PERMIT APPLICATION form is completed and reviewed and the appropriate fee is collected. The HYDRANT USE PERMIT CONTRACT is completed and signed, the permit is issued, a work order is generated and a date is scheduled for the meter set. A copy of the standard operating procedures for hydrant use is issued to the customer. AUD uses the maps or hydrant location information on the GIS system to verify the hydrant location. The Metering Division tests and sets the Hydrant Assembly for the customer on the scheduled date. Billing personnel updates billing account for that meter with customer demographics and the Metering Division records all pertinent information in the Hydrant Meter Spreadsheet. Hydrant hose/backflow/meter location database is updated by the Backflow Prevention Section. A copy of the permit will be will be used as a work order for the Backflow Prevention section to keep track of hydrant usage. The Metering Division takes a monthly meter reading and the customer is billed for consumption. After 90 days, permit is either extended and additional fee is collected, or Hydrant Assembly is removed by AUD Metering Division or returned by the customer. The Assembly condition is checked and appropriate charges for damage are assessed. Administrative Procedures for Applying for a Hydrant Assembly (Stationary Sources, less than ninety (90) days or no permanent meter needed) If customer needs water for only thirty (30) days or less, a $300 non-refundable fee will be required. An extension can be made to a ninety (90) period and the permit will be handled as any other ninety day permit. All other requirements and procedures are the same as above. Administrative Procedures for Applying for a Water Truck Permit (Non-Stationary Sources) Customer inquires about using a hydrant and is referred to the Metering Division. This person must have an official right to make decisions for the company. Policies, procedures, and fees are explained to the customer. The HYDRANT USE PERMIT APPLICATION form is completed and reviewed and the appropriate fee is collected. The HYDRANT USE PERMIT CONTRACT is completed and signed, the permit is issued, and a Hydrant Assembly is issued to the customer. Initial assembly activation is reviewed and approved by AUD Metering Division. Billing personnel updates billing account for that meter with customer demographics and the Metering Division records all pertinent information in the Hydrant Meter Spreadsheet. Hydrant hose/backflow/meter location database is updated by the Backflow Prevention Section. A copy of the permit will be will be used as a work order for the Backflow Prevention section to keep track of hydrant usage. The Metering Division takes a monthly meter reading and the customer is billed for consumption. After one year, the permit decal is void and customer must reapply for service Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 14 Item # 31 12 or Hydrant Assembly is removed by AUD Metering Division or returned by the customer. The Assembly condition is checked and appropriate charges for damage are assessed. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FIRE HYDRANT OPERATION WORK STEPS: Check area to assure no damage will result from flooding. Using a hydrant wrench removed desired nozzle cap. NOTE: ONLY USE AWRENCH SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS. Any other type of wrench may cause damage to the nozzle cap and bronze operating nut. Check the remaining nozzle caps to assure that hey are snug on the nozzles and will not blow off under pressure. Attach the hydrant wrench to the operating nut on top of the hydrant and tighten the wrench to prevent slippage. The fire hydrants within Augusta, Georgia’s Distribution System are predominantly “OPEN- LEFT” or turn counter clockwise to open. There are however, some hydrants in the system, which are “OPEN-RIGHT” or turn clockwise to open. The direction to open is usually stamped on the bonnet or bonnet flange in the form of an arrow. Following the direction of the arrow stamped on the bonnet or bonnet flange, turn the operating nut until the hydrant is fully open. Partial opening of a fire hydrant will result in the bleeder valves remaining open and washing out he area around the fire hydrant boot. Always open a hydrant completely approximately 8 to 10 turns. Do not force a hydrant to a complete stop. If it is necessary to control output, attach a nozzle vale between the nozzle and attached apparatus and throttle the flow from the valve. Continuously monitor the hydrant flow output to assure no damage or safety hazard will result from excessive flooding. When the water appears to be flowing clear from the hydrant, no rust or dis-coloration; start to slowly close the hydrant (approx. 5 revolutions per minute) using gradual even turns. NEVER CLOSE DOWN A HYDRANT FAST as this could result in water hammer and possibly damage the hydrant or distribution system. When the hydrant is completely shut, attach the hydrant assembly to the nozzle and tighten securely with the spanner section of the hydrant wrench. At this time, the hydrant can be reopened as a supply to the temporary connection. Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 14 Item # 31 13 SAMPLE MOVEABLE HYDRANT PERMIT DECAL City of Augusta, Georgia Utilities Department Backflow Prevention Section 20 08 HYDRANT USE PERMIT NUMBER 0001 Attachment number 1 Page 13 of 14 Item # 31 14 SAMPLE NON –MOVEABLE PERMIT TAG BACKFLOW FIELD HISTORY DO NOT REMOVE City of Augusta, Georgia Utilities Department Backflow Prevention Section HYDRANT USE PERMIT NUMBER 0001 Backflow Prevention Section 312-4145, 312-4147 BACKFLOW FIELD HISTORY DO NOT REMOVE TESTED/ REPAIRED 2008 2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec__ T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R__ T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R T R__ Attachment number 1 Page 14 of 14 Item # 31 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Award of Purchase of Two Bulldozers to Tractor & Equipment Company, the Lowest Bidder in response to Bid Item 08-187 Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve the award of Purchase of one Bulldozer to Tractor & Equipment Company, the Lowest Bidder in response to Bid Item 08-187. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24,2008) Background:The Augusta Solid Waste Department currently operates two D8 type bulldozers. These dozers are specifically sized and designed to be used in the landfill working face to handle the garbage. The current dozers have been in operation for five years and as they are nearing the end of their useful lives; they will soon require additional critical and rather costly maintenance in order to maintain current level of operation. In addition to maintenance and repair issues, with the expansion of the landfill cells, the Solid Waste Department is in need of two dozers of this size to handle the amount of garbage that enters the landfill. Analysis:The D8 bulldozers will maintain handling capacity as well as still remain functional on the landfill active dumping areas. This size of dozer, specially equipped with a waste handling package, is the correct size and type needed for normal landfill operations. The Solid Waste Department received two bids in response to bid item 08-187, Landfill D8 Type Dozers. Both bids were considered compliant by the Procurement Department. One bidder also submitted an alternate bid which was for the dozer without a blade. This option was unsolicited, and still was higher than the bid provided by the other vendor. Financial Impact:Adequate funds are available for the amount of $493,165.00 per dozer, for a total of $986,330.00. Since we will use the GMA program, the yearly payments will be $197,266.00. Alternatives:1. Recommend purchase of the two bulldozers per submitted bid. 2. Do not approve the award. Recommendation:Alternative 1. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 541-04-4210/6111631 Cover Memo Item # 32 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 32 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 32 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 32 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 32 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 2 Item # 32 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 2 Item # 32 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 32 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Award Utilities Water Meter Bid to Badger Meter Department:Utilities, Clifford A. Goins, Interim Director Caption:Motion to approve Awarding of Utilities Bid #08161B to Badger Meter as the Only Qualified Bidder. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:From 2003 through 2005, Honeywell replaced over 7,000 of our existing commercial and industrial meters with Badger Electronic Read meters. Since that time AUD has also implemented a preventative maintenance program for all meters that has required inventorying Badger repair parts to regularly maintain our existing meters. For the prior bid period, Utilities has exclusively used Badger Meter as the low bidder for procurement of all of its water meters. The 2008 bid was advertised three times due to non-compliance issues and Badger meter was the only respondent until the third time, when Elster AMCO Water, Inc. responded with lower prices in some of the sizes. However, AUD has analyzed all of the specifications of the Elster meters and has determined that these meters do not meet the needs of AUD based on stated specifications and therefore recommends awarding Bid #08161B to Badger Meter. Analysis:AUD recommended specifications in its bid to provide for the best meters to serve our customers and maximize revenue while also keeping the price as reasonable as possible. Elster submitted a lower bid on some meters, however, none of these meters met the minimum specifications AUD requested in the bid. AUD analyzed each of the lower bid meters and created a response that analyzed in what way the meters did not meet our specs and discussed the reasons that accepting lesser quality meters would not be recommended. We have attached the original bid document and our analysis documenting our objections to the Elster products. AUD believes that accepting any of the lower priced meters would be a mistake that in the long run would reduce revenue from meter inaccuracies and increase costs due to diminished efficiency in meter maintenance and replacement. Financial Impact:The estimated initial cost savings from buying lower quality Elster meters would be about $100,000, most of which represents the smallest residential meters. However, other manufacturers, including Badger, may have lower priced meters that would compare to the Elster price, but may not have bid because these meters would not have complied with bid specs. AUD believes this initial cost savings would be more than offset by lost revenue from meter inaccuracies and additional costs associated with training on a new type of meter and warehousing additional spare parts for our meter maintenance program. Cover Memo Item # 33 Alternatives:1. Approve the agenda item naming Badger Meter as the only qualifying bidder and award the bid to Badger Meter. 2. Do not approve the agenda item and consider rebidding for a fourth time changing the specs to give all prospective bidders a chance to bid their lower quality meters. Due to bidding delays, we are currently completely out of new meters and there will already be a time lag of 4-6 weeks to get our initial shipment of meters after a bidder has been selected. This option would make it almost impossible for AUD to replace any failing meters for several months, which would result in lost revenue. Recommendation:Approve Awarding of Bid #08161B to Badger Meter as the Only Qualified Bidder. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 33 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 Item # 33 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 Item # 33 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 5 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 6 of 7 Item # 33 Attachment number 2 Page 7 of 7 Item # 33 1 Bid form Checklist Date: June 18, 2008 Bid Item: To: Procurement From: Augusta Utilities Department Requesting Department Dept. Head Signature: Drew Goins, Director The following information is needed for Annual Bid Requests to be processed. 1. Estimated date which product/service is needed: June, 2008 2. Estimated Price: $950,000.00 3. Estimated Cost of Specs: 0 4. Acct. # for Advertising: 506043110-5233119 Vendor list: Please provide a list of vendors formatted for labels in electronic form. Bid Description: Water Meters Other: Delivery to be made per bid request to two separate locations on an as needed basis. To two separate locations: North Warehouse – 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, Georgia South Warehouse – 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia This bid will not be advertised until we receive the information requested above. All necessary postage will be charged to your department. Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 43 Item # 33 2 General Information/Specification: 1. Quantities are based on approximate requirements and may not all be ordered or possibly more than noted will be ordered. 2. Items will be ordered on an as needed basis. 3. Bid Quote f.o.b.: Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department Augusta, GA 4. PRICES MUST REMAIN EFFECTIVE for TWO and ONE HALF YEARS: JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010, WITH A ONE (1) YEAR OPTION TO EXTEND. 5. If any additional information is needed, please contact: Geri Sams (706) 821-2422 6. Successful bidder must have a City of Augusta Occupational Tax License. State:___________________ License Number:____________________ 7. Specifications are attached. The Board reserves the right to reject any of all bids. Any objections to the specifications set forth should be filed in writing prior to bid opening. Please mark bid number and item on the outside of your sealed envelope. BID SUBMITTED BY: Name:________________________________________ Company:_____________________________________ Address:______________________________________ _______________________________________ Telephone#:__________________________Fax#:________________________ Total Bid: South Warehouse: $_____________________________ North Warehouse: $_____________________________ Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 43 Item # 33 3 INVITATION TO BID Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 43 Item # 33 4 General Information/Specification: 1. Quantities are based on approximate requirements and may not all be ordered. 2. Items will be ordered on an as needed basis. 3. All price quotes are to be good for a period of two (2) years from the award of the bid with an option to extend the bid for an additional one (1) year period. 4. If any additional information is needed, please contact: Geri Sams, Procurement Administrator, (706) 821-2422 5. Successful bidder must have a City of Augusta Occupational Tax License. State: ________________ License Number: _____________________ BIDS SUBMITTED BY: Name: ___________________________ Signature: ___________________ Company: ________________________ Address: ____________________ _____________________________________________________________ Telephone #: _______________________ Fax #: _____________________ Total Bid Quote: ____________________________ The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Any objections to the specifications set forth should be filed in writing prior to bid opening. Please mark bid number and item on the outside of your sealed envelope. Delivery to be made per bid request to two separate locations: North Warehouse - 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA South Warehouse - 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 43 Item # 33 5 INTRODUCTION The Augusta – Richmond County Utilities Department has purchased an Itron Automated Meter Reading System. The Utilities Department has determined that Radio Read Technology is the most practical type of reading technology for Augusta – Richmond County. The Augusta Utilities Department expects to achieve the following benefits once the system is installed. • Reduction of costs associated with reading water meters. • Minimize or eliminate meter reading errors and customer billing errors. • Increase meter reader safety. The utility presently owns and operates Itron G5R Series Hand Held Data Collectors plus several FC200SR handhelds and utilizes Itron MV-RS Meter Reading Software. It is not the intent of this bid to replace the Itron equipment but to purchase water meters equipped to utilize the Itron reading equipment. Therefore, these specifications require components that are Itron compatible to include: • Qualified bronze water meter (see water meter specifications) • Electronic Encoder Register (EER) • 60WP Itron Water Pit Endpoint • Installation programmer (FC200SR Itron Handheld) As represented in this bid, there are two pricing categories; 1) Meters with 60 WP Pit Endpoints directly mounted to the EER housing and 2) Retrofits- 60 WP Pit Endpoints directly mounted to the EER housing (less meter). Both are described in more detail in the paragraphs below. 1. Meter with 60 WP Pit Endpoint Product and pricing shall include a meter with a 60WP Itron Endpoint directly mounted to an Electronic Encoder Register’s (EER) housing attached together by an Itron factory potted cable. The 60WP Itron Endpoint shall have a Male Itron Connector. The EER shall have a 5 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 5/8” & 1” meters and a 25 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 1.5” and larger meters. The meter with the EER and the Endpoint shall be connected and must be pre- wired with a security seal attached prior to shipment. The Endpoint shall be pre-programmed with a Standard ROCL at the factory and tested prior to shipment. The Meter, EER, and Endpoint shall be shipped as one unit. Attachment number 3 Page 5 of 43 Item # 33 6 2. EER with 60WP Pit Endpoint ( Retrofit) Product and pricing shall include a 60WP Itron Endpoint directly mounted to an Electronic Encoder Register’s (EER) housing attached together by an Itron factory potted cable. The EER shall have a 5 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 5/8” & 1” meters and a 25 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 1.5” and larger meters. The 60WP Itron Endpoint shall have a Male Itron Connector. The EER and the Endpoint shall be connected and must be pre-wired with a security seal attached prior to shipment. The Endpoint shall be pre- programmed with a Standard ROCL at the factory and tested prior to shipment. The EER and Endpoint shall be shipped as one unit. All of the necessary components like wiring, install kits if required, connectors, security seals and screws are required so that the unit is complete and functional for “Radio Read”. Enclosed in this package is the Augusta – Richmond County Utilities Department water meter specifications and revised specifications for the Automated Meter Reading components. Any and all exceptions to these specifications must be made in writing and be included in your sealed bid. Attachment number 3 Page 6 of 43 Item # 33 7 GENERAL INFORMATION / SPECIFICATIONS FOR METERS • DELIVERY WILL BE TO: AUGUSTA UTILITIES AUGUSTA UTILITIES 2760 PEACH ORCHARD ROAD OR 2822 CENTRAL AVENUE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30906 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30904 SEE ATTACHED SHEETS FOR SPECIFICATIONS. ALL METERS SHALL BE PRICED WITH AN ELECTRONIC ENCODED REGISTER (EER) AND AN ITRON 60 WP PIT ENDPOINT THAT IS PRE-WIRED AND PRE- PROGRAMMED AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. ALL METERS ARE TO INCLUDE ONE ITRON 60 WP PIT ENDPOINT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE BID TAB. COMPOUND & FIRE METERS MAY REQUIRE 2 ENDPOINTS. THE RETROFITS (EER AND ENDPOINT) FOLLOW THE SAME PARAMETERS LESS THE METER. BID QUOTES SHALL BE PRICED FOR: 1.) METER WITH 60 WP ENDPOINT DIRECTLY MOUNTED TO THE EER HOUSING AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN DETAIL IN THE INTRODUCTION SECTION. 2.) METER ONLY WITH MANUAL REGISTER FOR PD METER SECTION. ESTIMATED QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT METER METER ONLY W/AMR (MANUAL REGISTER) 1. 4000 5 / 8” x 3 /4” P.D. Meter w/EER with 5’ Cable Lead w/ Endpoint EA ________ EA _________ TRADE IN: EA ________ 2. 100 1” P.D. Meter w/EER with 5’ Cable Lead with EA _________ EA _________ Endpoint TRADE IN: EA _________ Attachment number 3 Page 7 of 43 Item # 33 8 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT METER METER ONLY W/AMR (MANUAL REGISTER) 3. 50 1 1 / 2” P.D. Meter w/ 2 bolt Elliptical Flange, Test Plug and Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’ Cable Lead EA _________ EA _________ w/ Endpoint TRADE IN: EA _________ 4. 50 2” P.D. Meter w/ 2 Bolt Elliptical Flange, Test Plug and Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’ Cable Lead EA _________ EA _________ w/ Endpoint TRADE IN: EA _________ 5. 50 2” Turbo II Meter w/ Internal Strainer, w/Round Flange, Test Plug and Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’ Cable Lead EA _________ w/ Endpoint TRADE IN: EA _________ 6. 20 3” Turbo II Meter, w/Internal Strainer, w/Round Flange, Test Plug and Cast Iron Connections . EER with 25’ Cable Lead With Endpoint EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 7. 25 4” Turbo II Meter w/ Internal Strainer, w/Round Flange, Test Plug & Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’Lead w/ Endpoint EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ Attachment number 3 Page 8 of 43 Item # 33 9 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT METER W/AMR 8. 10 6” Turbo II Meter w/Round Flange, Test Plug and Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’ Cable Lead w/Endpoint EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 9. 10 8” Turbo II Meter w/ Round Flange, Test Plug w/ Cast Iron Connections. EER with 25’ Cable Lead w/ Endpoint EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 10. 30 2” Compound Meter w/ Round Flange, w/Cast Iron Connections, Test Plug, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints with 25’ Cable Leads EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 11. 10 3” Compound Meter w/ Round Flange, w/Cast Iron Connections, Test Plug, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints with 25’ Cable Leads EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 12. 6 4” Compound Meter w/ Round Flange, w/Cast Iron Connections, Test Plug, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints with 25’ Cable Leads EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ Attachment number 3 Page 9 of 43 Item # 33 10 QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT METER W/AMR 13. 6 6” Compound Meter w/ Round Flange, w/Cast Iron Connections, Test Plug, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints with 25’ Cable Leads EA ________ TRADE IN: EA ________ 14. ____4_____ 6” Fire Meter w/UL/FM Strainer With 2” PD metered bypass With Test Plug, w/Cast Iron Connections, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints, with (2) 25” cable leads. PD Bypass Includes 2 Shutoff valves EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 15. ____4_____ 8” Fire Meter w/UL/FM Strainer With 2” PD metered bypass With Test Plug, w/Cast Iron Connections, 2 EERs and 2 Endpoints, with (2) 25” cable leads. PD Bypass Includes 2 Shutoff valves EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ 16. ____20_____ 3” Aluminum FIRE HYDRANT Meter with manual register with bronze locking lid with a 2” Bronze gate valve with a set of 2 ½” FH Standard Bronze Connections EA _________ TRADE IN: EA _________ Attachment number 3 Page 10 of 43 Item # 33 11 Electronic Encoder Registers (EER): QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE 17. ____400____ EER for 5/8” & 1” PD Meter with 5 ft. factory potted cable with an Itron Connector EA _________ 18. ____100____ EER for 1.5” & 2” PD Meter with 25 ft factory potted cable with an Itron Connector EA _________ 19. ____100____ EER for 2” – 8” Turbo II Meter with 25 ft. factory potted cable with an Itron Connector EA _________ 20. ____100____ 2 EERs for 2” – 6” Compound meter with 2-25 ft. factory potted Cables with 2 Itron Connectors EA Set _________ 21. ____10____ 2 EERs for 6” – 8” Fire Meters with 2” PD Meter bypass with 2 – 25 ft factory potted cables with 2 Itron Connectors EA Set _________ RETROFITS (EER/S AND ENDPOINT/S) QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE 22. __1000___ EER for 5/8” & 1” PD Meter with with 5’ Lead w/ Endpoint EA _________ 23. ___150___ EER for 1 ½” & 2” PD Meter with 25’ Lead w/ Endpoint EA _________ 24. ___250___ EER for 1 ½” to 10” Turbo Meter with 25’ Lead w/ Endpoint EA _________ 25. ___100___ 2 EERs for 2” to 6” Compound Meter with (2) 25’ Leads w/ 2 Endpoints EA SET _________ 26. ____10____ 2 EERs for 6” to 8” Fire Meters EA SET _________ with (2) 25’ Leads w/ 2 Endpoints Attachment number 3 Page 11 of 43 Item # 33 12 MISCELLANEOUS: QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE 27. 10 2” External Bronze Plate Strainer w/ SS Bolting and gasket EA _________ 28. 10 3” External Bronze Plate Strainer w/ SS Bolting and gasket EA _________ 29. 5 4” External Bronze Plate Strainer w/ SS Bolting and gasket EA _________ 30. 5 6” External Bronze Plate Strainer w/ SS Bolting and gasket EA _________ 31. 5 8” External Strainer w/ SS Bolting and gasket EA _________ 32. ____50 ___ Thru the Lid Install Kit f/ 50W ERT EA _________ 33. ____300___ Below the Lid Install Kit f/50W ERT EA _________ 34. ____500___ Thru the Lid Install Kit f/ 60WP EA _________ 35. ____250___ Itron Security Seal Dozen _________ 36. ____500___ Tube Splice Kits with/DBR Splice Tube and w/ 3 Scotchlok Wire Connectors. Approved by Itron. Dozen __________ 37. ____12____ Programmer (ITRON FC200SR(Super Raptor ) EA __________ 38. ____3_____ FC200 Multi Desk Dock (six station) EA _________ 39. ____4____ FC200 Single Desk Dock with Serial Communication EA _________ 40. ____4____ FC200 Single Desk Dock w/ Extra Battery Charger & Serial Communication EA _________ 41. __5000___ Itron 60 WP Pit Endpoint (w/In-Line Connector) EA _________ Attachment number 3 Page 12 of 43 Item # 33 13 SPECIFICATIONS Attachment number 3 Page 13 of 43 Item # 33 14 INTRODUCTION The Augusta – Richmond County Utilities Department has purchased an Itron Automated Meter Reading System. The Utilities Department has determined that Radio Read Technology is the most practical type of reading technology for Augusta – Richmond County. The Augusta Utilities Department expects to achieve the following benefits once the system is installed. • Reduction of costs associated with reading water meters. • Minimize or eliminate meter reading errors and customer billing errors. • Increase meter reader safety. The utility presently owns and operates Itron G5R Series Hand Held Data Collectors plus several FC200SR handhelds and utilizes Itron MV-RS Meter Reading Software. It is not the intent of this bid to replace the Itron equipment but to purchase water meters equipped to utilize the Itron reading equipment. Therefore, these specifications require components that are Itron compatible to include: • Qualified bronze water meter (see water meter specifications) • Electronic Encoder Register (EER) • 60WP Itron Water Pit Endpoint • Installation programmer (FC200SR Itron Handheld) As represented in this bid, there are two (2) separate pricing categories. 1). Meters with 60 WP Pit Endpoints directly mounted to the EER housing and, 2). Retrofits- 60 WP Pit Endpoints directly mounted to the EER housing (less meter). Both are described in more detail in the paragraphs below. 3. Meter with 60 WP Pit Endpoint Product and pricing shall include a meter with a 60WP Itron Endpoint directly mounted to an Electronic Encoder Register’s (EER) housing attached together by an Itron factory potted cable. The 60WP Itron Endpoint shall have a Male Itron Connector. The EER shall have a 5 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 5/8” & 1” meters and a 25 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 1.5” and larger meters. The meter with the EER and the Endpoint shall be connected and must be pre-wired with a security seal attached prior to shipment. The Endpoint shall be pre-programmed with a Standard ROCL at the factory and tested prior to shipment. The Meter, EER, and Endpoint shall be shipped as one unit. Attachment number 3 Page 14 of 43 Item # 33 15 4. EER with 60WP Pit Endpoint ( Retrofit) Product and pricing shall include a 60WP Itron Endpoint directly mounted to an Electronic Encoder Register’s (EER) housing attached together by an Itron factory potted cable. The EER shall have a 5 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 5/8” & 1” meters and a 25 ft. Encoder Cable w/ an Itron Female Connector for sizes 1.5” and larger meters. The 60WP Itron Endpoint shall have a Male Itron Connector. The EER and the Endpoint shall be connected and must be pre-wired with a security seal attached prior to shipment. The Endpoint shall be pre-programmed with a Standard ROCL at the factory and tested prior to shipment. The EER and Endpoint shall be shipped as one unit. All the necessary components like wiring, install kits if required, connectors, security seals and screws are required so that the unit is complete and functional for “Radio Read”. Enclosed in this package is the Augusta – Richmond County Utilities Department water meter specifications and revised specifications for the Automated Meter Reading components. Any and all exceptions to these specifications must be made in writing and be included in your sealed bid. Attachment number 3 Page 15 of 43 Item # 33 16 SPECIFICATIONS for 5/8 x 3/4", 1", 1.5”, and 2” COLD WATER METERS – POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT TYPE - MAGNETICALLY DRIVEN Section 1 - Scope This specification covers cold water meters in sizes 5/8x3/4", 1", 1.5”, and 2” and the materials and workmanship employed in their fabrication. The displacement meters must be of the type known as NUTATING DISC meters, which are positive in action in that the discs displace or carry over a fixed quantity of water for each nutation of the disc when operated under positive pressure. The registers must be adhesively sealed & gasketed and magnetically driven. Only meters manufactured and cataloged within the continental limits of the United States for at least 36 months shall be acceptable. Five references will be required; indicating the name of cities where meters have been installed for the required 36-month period. Meters shall conform to latest revision of AWWA C700. All meters shall be new, ready for installation at the time of delivery and shall be delivered FOB. Meters shall be adaptable to the utility’s current Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology manufactured by Itron. Any meters that cannot adapt to Itron AMR technology will not be considered. Bidders must furnish current literature describing in detail each meter proposed in the bid. In addition, each bidder must supply their manufacturer’s warranties and their respective meter exchange programs. Failure to comply with these requests can result in the rejection of your entire bid. It is the responsibility of each bidder to carefully examine and understand every aspect of these specifications and become familiar with the requirements set forth herein. Any variations from these specifications must be listed on a separate sheet attached to the bid. This sheet shall carry the heading “Exception to Bid”. Explanations or exceptions listed in a cover letter format and submitted with the bid shall not be considered acceptable. The bid price is an important factor in the evaluation process of the bid; however, the utility recognizes that meter manufacturers change material and processes from time to time affecting the value and performance of the meters offered. This is why the utility has incorporated tables 1-7, designed to highlight the features & performance characteristics, the utility deems extremely important in the maintenance of its water system. The award of the bid shall be determined based on the successful bidder meeting these criteria. Warranties, life cycle and performance all play an important part in the long-term costs of the products purchased. The utility reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-bid if deemed necessary. By submission of your bid, you are stating that you understand and agree to the conditions set forth and the process by which it will be accompanied. Each bidder shall define services to be provided as related to parts and services for all water meters. A representative of the successful bidder must visit Augusta Utilities a minimum of four times per year to discuss parts, service, AMR products, meters, and register matters. Attachment number 3 Page 16 of 43 Item # 33 17 Section 2 - Affidavit of Compliance If declared the successful bidder, an affidavit of compliance shall be submitted by the manufacturer and/or vendor that the products furnished under the utility’s order comply with all applicable requirements of this specification and all of the provided information on the evaluation sheets is correct. Failure to meet any part of the specification shall be sufficient cause for rejection. Section 3 - Size, Capacity, and Length 3.1 Size - The operating and physical characteristics shown in Table 1, Table 2, Table 4, and Table 5 shall determine the nominal size of meters. 3.2 Capacity - The nominal capacity ratings and the related pressure loss limits shall be those shown in Table 1 and Table 4 for the safe maximum operating capacities. 3.3 Length - The lengths of the meters shall be the face-to-face dimensions of the spuds shown in Table 2 and the face-to-face dimensions of the flanges in Table 5. Section 4 – Casings 4.1 All meters shall have an outer case with separate, removable measuring chambers. Casings shall not be repaired in any manner. The inlet and outlet shall have a common axis. 4.2 The size, model and direction of flow through the meters shall be molded/cast in raised characters in the top side of all meter outer cases. 4.3 Casings and bottom plates of meters 5/8x3/4" and 1" and casings of meters 1 ½” and 2” shall be of copper alloy of not less than 75 percent copper capable of withstanding a hydrostatic burst pressure of 600 psi. The housing shall be designed so that at a working pressure of 150 psi, any distortion will not affect the accuracy of the meter. 4.4 A NPT test plug port shall be available in the outlet side of the meter in sizes 1.5” and 2”. Section 5 - External Closure Screws, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers All external closures shall be designed for easy removal after long services. Section 6 - Connections for 5/8” x 3/4", 1", 1.5” and 2” Meters Connections for meter sizes 5/8” x 3/4" and 1” with register and with Itron Endpoint shall be supplied by the utility. Connections for 1.5” and 2” will be supplied by the bidder. The connections shall conform to the following standards. 6.1 Main-Case Connections Main-case connections for meters 1-1/2" and 2" sizes shall be flanged. Attachment number 3 Page 17 of 43 Item # 33 18 6.2 Flanges Flanges shall be of the elliptical type and made of cast iron. The number of bolt holes and the diameter of the bolt holes and bolt circle shall be as shown for companion flanges in Table 6. 6.3 Companion Flanges Elliptical companion flanges, gaskets, bolts, and nuts shall be provided by the bidder for meter sizes 1.5” and 2”. Companion flanges shall be faced, drilled and tapped in conformance with (ANSI) B2.1. Dimensions shall be as shown in Table 6. Section 7 - Registers All registers shall be a magnetic drive type and shall be permanently roll sealed by the manufacturer. The register shall be completely encased in a copper or non-corrosive metal bottom with a heat-treated dome glass lens. No anti-moisture capsules or other condensation preventative devices will be accepted. Registers allowing the disassembly to remove parts will not be accepted. All reduction gearing shall be the same in each size to allow easy exchange of registers while maintaining accuracy standards. All registers shall incorporate a leak/ low flow indicator allowing for easy visibility of leaks. Registers shall allow for easy field replacement by utility personnel without requiring the removal of the meter from the service line. All registers shall have a minimum of six moveable wheels for uniform meter reading. All meters shall be so designed as to permit, at purchaser's option, the use of either, a straight reading, permanently sealed local register or an electronic encoder register for connection to an Itron automatic or automated meter reading system. Oil-filled registers and registers with terminal screw connections are not acceptable. The registration shall read in U.S. gallons. The register shall not be in contact with the water being measured. The register device shall be so designed to permit removal and exchange without removal of the meter from the service installation or interruption of service water supply. The register shall be tamper protected through the use of a specially designed stainless steel screw. Plastic push pin type tamper detection shall not be acceptable. Bidder agrees to replace or exchange any register damaged by others at the applicable price as shown on the bid proposal form. ALL LOCAL REGISTERS MUST BE WARRANTED FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF 25 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT. Please refer to Section A for the specifications of the electronic encoder register. Section 8 - Register Boxes The name of the manufacturer shall be permanently cast or molded in the lid of the register box. The lid/shroud shall be recessed and overlap the register box to protect the lens. The serial number of the meter shall be imprinted on the lid. Section 9 - Measuring Chambers The measuring chambers shall be self-contained units, molded without secondary machining, firmly seated, easily removed from the main cases and shall not be a part of the main case. Attachment number 3 Page 18 of 43 Item # 33 19 Both halves of the measuring chamber and the internal element shall be marked with the manufacturer’s symbol or name. The chamber shall be secured to the main case so that the accuracy of the meter will not be affected by any distortions of the case when operating at a pressure of 150 psi. All chambers shall be equipped with a replaceable, reversible thrust roller bearing insert assembled in the wall of the chamber. Control of disc spindle motion shall be by means of a cone and support structure molded as an integral part of the chamber top. The support structure shall also serve to position the lower drive pawl, magnet shaft, and magnet assembly which transmits disc nutations to the register. Existing chambers shall have the capability to be interchanged with new chambers in like size main cases and still maintain AWWA accuracy standards. Section 10 - Discs The measuring disc shall be of the nutating type, made of a suitable engineering thermoplastic polymer molded without secondary machining. The disc shall be equipped with a thrust roller and a stainless steel disc spindle. The disc nutations shall not exceed the quantities given in Table 1 and Table 4. Section 11 - Strainers All meters shall be provided with strainer screens of rigid molded thermoplastic material which fit snugly, are easy to remove, and have an effective straining area at least double that of the main-case inlet. The strainer screens are removable and replaceable. Section 12 - Seal Wire Holes Register box screws and inlet and outlet coupling nuts, if furnished, shall be drilled for seal wire. Seal wire holes shall not be less than 3/32" in diameter. Section 13 - Materials 13.1 Pressure Casings (Main Casings) All 5/8” x 3/4", 1", 1.5”, and 2” meters shall have a top and bottom meter case closure made of waterworks bronze (copper alloy containing not less than 75% copper). Plastic meter cases will not be accepted. 13.2 Register Box Enclosures and Lids Register box enclosures and lids shall be made of an engineering thermoplastic or other suitable synthetic polymer. The lid shall have the meter serial number embossed on top in white lettering. 13.3 Measuring Chamber The measuring chamber for 5/8” x 3/4", 1", 1.5”, and 2” shall be made of a dimensionally stable reinforced thermoplastic molded without secondary machining. They shall be of two-piece snap joint and be secured in the main casing so that the accuracy of the meter shall not be affected by any distortion of the cases when operating at pressures to 150 psi. All chambers shall be equipped with a removable, reversible thrust roller insert, inserted into the wall of the chamber. The bearing surface of the insert shall be at least 1/5 the thickness of the outside diameter of the thrust roller head. The chamber magnet shaft shall be stainless steel. Thermoplastic chamber magnet shafts are not acceptable. Attachment number 3 Page 19 of 43 Item # 33 20 13.4 Discs Discs shall be made of a suitable synthetic polymer with specific gravity approximately equal to that of water. The disc shall have sufficient dimensional stability to retain operating clearances at working temperatures to 80°F and not warp or deform when exposed to operating temperature to 100°F. 13.5 Measuring Chamber Diaphragms Measuring chamber diaphragms shall be an integrally molded part of the measuring chamber halves. 13.6 External Fasteners External fasteners shall be made of corrosion resisting stainless steel. 13.7 Companion Flanges Companion flanges shall be elliptical and made of cast iron. Section 14 - Registration Accuracy The meters shall meet the following requirements for accuracy: 14.1 At any flow rate within normal test flow limits specified in Table 1 and Table 4, the meter shall register not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.5% of the water actually passed through the meter. 14.2 At the minimum test flow rate specified in Table 1, the 5/8"x3/4" meters shall register not less than 98.5% and not more than 101.0% of the water actually passed through the meter. 14.3 At the minimum test flow rate specified in Table 1, the 1" meter shall register not less than 95% and not more than 101.0% of the water actually passed through the meter. 14.4 At the minimum test flow rate specified in Table 4, the meter shall register not less than 95% and not more than 101.0% of the water actually passed through the meter. Accuracy test results from the meter manufacturer must accompany each meter. An adhesive seal with the testing data shall be adhered to each meter. The manufacturer shall guarantee that all meters furnished will meet or exceed the provision of AWWA Standard C-700, latest version, for a period of one year. Section 15 - Pressure Requirement Meters supplied under this specification shall operate without leakage or damage to any part at a working pressure of 150 psi. Attachment number 3 Page 20 of 43 Item # 33 21 Section 16 - Workmanship and Materials The manufacturer shall repair or replace, without charge, those parts in which a defect has developed within 12 months from date of shipment upon their return to the manufacturer or upon proper proof of a defect, except that the warranty shall not apply if the meter has been modified by the use of replacement parts not made by the manufacturer. Section 17- Warranty The manufacturer or vendor must include a manufacturer’s warranty sheet of national publication. The warranty must include all products being submitted for the bid. Meter and register warranties shall be specified in number of years. After one year, the measuring chamber must be warranted to meet or exceed repaired meter accuracy standards of AWWA Manual M-6 for a period of 15 years for 5/8 - 2” meters. Warranties for Positive Displacement Meters Size Material & New Meter Repaired Meter Volume in Workmanship Accuracy- Accuracy Gallons Low Flow (Repaired Meter Accuracy) 5/8 x ¾” 1 year 98.5% @ ¼ GPM for 5 years 15 years 2.5 Million 1” 1 year 95% @ ¾ GPM for 3 years 15 years 3.25 Million 1 ½” 1 year 95% @ 1 ¼ GPM for 2 years 15 years 5.6 Million 2” 1 year 95% @ 1 ½ GPM for 2 years 15 years 10.4 Million All PD meters shall adhere to the preceding New Meter Accuracy- Low Flow warranty requirements listed in the above- mentioned warranty table. All PD meters shall adhere to AWWA Manual M-6 standards for repaired meter accuracy for a period of fifteen years from the date of shipment or registration in volume of gallons listed above, whichever occurs first. Section 18 - Rejected Meters The manufacturer shall repair or replace, at its option, without charge, all meters rejected for failure to comply with this specification. Section 19- Salvage Meters Shall be addressed in the bid and consideration will be given upon awarding bids. Section 20- Bid Prices to Include Cost of delivery of fully assembled and ready to use water meters to the Augusta Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 and/ or 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30909. All costs involved in normal pre-delivery servicing and inspection. Attachment number 3 Page 21 of 43 Item # 33 22 Freight cost for returning registers and salvage meters in the exchange program. Bidder warrants by virtue of bidding that prices, terms, and conditions quoted will be firm for acceptance for a period of two years with a one year option from the award of the bid to the successful bidder. The successful bidder must obtain an Augusta Occupational Tax License. Contract will be awarded in its entirety to the bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to Augusta. Price among other factors will be considered by Augusta in making determinations. Section 21- AUTOMATIC METER READING All meters shall be available with an electronic encoder registers per AWWA C707, shall meet all AWWA C700 performance standards, and shall include all required hardware for installation. The electronic encoder registers shall provide accurate digital signals with a resolution of one tenth of the meter’s test circles, for connectivity to an Itron radio frequency read system. Please refer to Section A for additional specifications on Automatic Meter Reading. Attachment number 3 Page 22 of 43 Item # 33 2 3 TA B L E 1 - M E T E R P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S Me t e r Si z e In c h e s / m m Re q u i r e d S a f e Ma x i m u m Op e r a t i n g Ca p a c i t y (G P M ) Ma x i m u m Pr e s s u r e Lo s s A t A W W A Sa f e M a x i m u m Op e r a t i n g Ca p a c i t y ( P S I ) Re c o m m e n d e d Ma x i m u m Ra t e F o r Co n t i n u o u s Op e r a t i o n s (G P M ) Mi n i m u m Te s t Fl o w (G P M ) No r m a l Te s t Fl o w Li m i t s (G P M ) Ma x i m u m Nu m b e r o f D i s c Nu t a t i o n s : P e r 1 G a l l o n 5/ 8 " x 3 / 4 " B r o n z e 25 4 . 9 @ 2 0 G P M 1 5 ¼ 1 / 2 – 2 5 4 9 . 6 0 1" B r o n z e 70 6 . 5 @ 5 0 G P M 5 0 ¾ 1 - 1 / 4 – 7 0 1 1 . 7 TA B L E 2 - D I M E N S I O N A L D E S I G N L I M I T S F O R M E T E R S A N D EX T E R N A L C O N N E C T I O N S M e t e r H o u s i n g S p u d s Pi t c h D i a m e t e r Co u p l i n g N u t s Pi t c h D i a m e t e r Co u p l i n g T a i l p i e c e s Me t e r Si z e In c h e s Me t e r L e n g t h Th r e a d e d Sp u d E n d s In c h e s Me t e r S p u d s No m i n a l Th r e a d Si z e In c h e s Mi n i m u m In c h e s Ma x i m u m In c h e s Mi n i m u m In c h e s Ma x i m u m In c h e s Le n g t h In c h e s No m i n a l Th r e a d Si z e I n c h e s 5/ 8 " x 3 / 4 " 7 - 1 / 2 " 1 " 1 . 2 2 7 1 . 2 3 7 1 . 2 4 2 1 . 2 5 2 2 - 1 / 2 " 3/ 4 " 1" 1 0 - 3 / 4 " 1 - 1 / 4 " 1 . 5 6 3 1 . 5 7 3 1 . 5 8 0 1 . 5 9 0 2 - 5 / 8 " 1 " Attachment number 3 Page 23 of 43 Item # 33 2 4 TA B L E 3 - M A X I M U M I N D I C A T I O N O N I N I T I A L D I A L A N D M I NI M U M R E G I S T E R C A P A C I T Y Me t e r S i z e I n c h e s M a x i m u m A l l o w a b l e In d i c a t i o n o f In i t i a l D i a l Mi n i m u m A l l o w a b l e Ca p a c i t y o f Re g i s t e r , M i l l i o n s Lo c a l R e g i s t e r o r El e c t r o n i c E n c o d e r Re g i s t e r G a l l o n s G a l l o n s 5/ 8 " x 3 / 4 " 1 0 1 0 1" 1 0 1 0 TA B L E 4 - M E T E R P E R F O R M A N C E C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S Me t e r Si z e In c h e s / m m Re q u i r e d S a f e Ma x i m u m Op e r a t i n g Ca p a c i t y (G P M ) Ma x i m u m Pr e s s u r e Lo s s A t A W W A Sa f e M a x i m u m Op e r a t i n g Ca p a c i t y ( P S I ) Re c o m m e n d e d Ma x i m u m Ra t e F o r Co n t i n u o u s Op e r a t i o n s (G P M ) Mi n i m u m Te s t Fl o w (G P M ) No r m a l Te s t Fl o w Li m i t s (G P M ) Ma x i m u m Nu m b e r o f D i s c Nu t a t i o n s : P e r 1 G a l l o n 1- 1 / 2 " E l l i p t i c a l 12 0 7 . 3 @ 1 0 0 G P M 8 0 1 - 1 / 4 2 - 1 / 2 - 1 2 0 5 . 6 3 2" E l l i p t i c a l 17 0 8 . 6 @ 1 6 0 G P M 1 0 0 1 - 1 / 2 2 - 1 / 7 - 1 7 0 2 . 8 0 Attachment number 3 Page 24 of 43 Item # 33 2 5 TA B L E 5 - D I M E N S I O N A L D E S I G N L I M I T S F O R M E T E R S A N D EX T E R N A L C O N N E C T I O N S Me t e r L e n g t h Pi t c h D i a m e t e r Co u p l i n g N u t s Pi t c h D i a m e t e r Co u p l i n g T a i l p i e c e s Me t e r Si z e In c h e s Th r e a d e d Sp u d E n d s In c h e s Fl a n g e d En d s In c h e s No m i n a l Th r e a d Si z e In c h e s Mi n i m u m In c h e s Ma x i m u m In c h e s Mi n i m u m In c h e s Ma x i m u m In c h e s Le n g t h In c h e s No m i n a l Th r e a d Si z e I n c h e s 1- 1 / 2 " - - - - - - - 1 2 5 / 8 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2" - - - - - - - 1 5 1 / 4 " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TA B L E 6 - C O M P A N I O N F L A N G E D I M E N S I O N S Me t e r S i z e In c h e s Mi n i m u m Th i c k n e s s a t Bo l t H o l e In c h e s Di a m e t e r o f Bo l t C i r c l e In c h e s Nu m b e r o f Bo l t H o l e s Di a m e t e r o f Bo l t H o l e s In c h e s , Mi n . Th i c k n e s s at H u b In c h e s 1- 1 / 2 " 9 / 1 6 " 4 " 2 1 1 / 1 6 " 1 3 / 1 6 " 2" 5 / 8 " 4 - 1 / 2 " 2 1 1 / 1 6 " 7 / 8 " Attachment number 3 Page 25 of 43 Item # 33 2 6 TA B L E 7 - M A X I M U M I N D I C A T I O N O N I N I T I A L D I A L A N D M I NI M U M R E G I S T E R C A P A C I T Y Me t e r S i z e I n c h e s M a x i m u m A l l o w a b l e In d i c a t i o n o f In i t i a l D i a l Mi n i m u m A l l o w a b l e Ca p a c i t y o f Re g i s t e r , M i l l i o n s Lo c a l R e g i s t e r o r El e c t r o n i c E n c o d e r Re g i s t e r G a l l o n s G a l l o n s 1- 1 / 2 " 1 0 0 1 0 0 2" 1 0 0 1 0 0 Attachment number 3 Page 26 of 43 Item # 33 27 SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1-1/2", 2", 3", 4”, 6”, and 8” COLD WATER METERS MAGNETIC TURBINE TYPE These specifications are in compliance with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C701 with certain exceptions as noted below. All specifications meet or exceed the latest revision on AWWA C701. Bidders must furnish current literature describing in detail each meter proposed in the bid. In addition, each bidder must supply their manufacturer’s warranties and their respective meter exchange programs. Failure to comply with these requests can result in the rejection of your entire bid. It is the responsibility of each bidder to carefully examine and understand every aspect of these specifications and become familiar with the requirements set forth herein. Any variations from these specifications must be listed on a separate sheet attached to the bid. This sheet shall carry the heading “Exception to Bid”. Explanations or exceptions listed in a cover letter format and submitted with the bid shall not be considered acceptable. The bid price is an important factor in the evaluation process of the bid; however, the utility recognizes that meter manufacturers change material and processes from time to time affecting the value and performance of the meters offered. This is why the utility has incorporated standard operating characteristics, designed to highlight the features the utility deems extremely important, in the maintenance of its water system. The award of the bid shall be determined based on the ability of the bidder to meet these characteristics. Warranties, life cycle and performance all play an important part in the long-term costs of the products purchased. The utility reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-bid if deemed necessary. By submission of your bid, you are stating that you understand and agree to the conditions set forth and the process by which it will be accompanied. Each bidder shall define services to be provided as related to parts and services for all water meters. A representative of the successful bidder must visit Augusta Utilities a minimum of four times per year to discuss parts, service, AMR products, meters, and register matters. Affidavit of Compliance If declared the successful bidder, an affidavit of compliance shall be submitted by the manufacturer and/or vendor that the products furnished under the utility’s order comply with all applicable requirements of this specification and all of the provided information on the evaluation sheets is correct. Failure to meet any part of the specification shall be sufficient cause for rejection. Attachment number 3 Page 27 of 43 Item # 33 28 TYPE - Meters shall be of the in-line horizontal-axis type per AWWA Class II. OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS The capacity of the meters in terms of normal operating range, maximum loss of head, and maximum continuous flow shall be as shown below: Accuracies +/- 1.5% +/-1.5% +2/-5% Normal Operating Max. Head Loss at Max. Cont. Max. Capacity Extended Size Range (gpm) Cont Flow (psi) (gpm) (gpm) Low Flow 1-1/2" 4 - 200 9.9 w/internal strainer 160 200 2.5 2” 4 - 250 8.3 w/internal strainer 200 250 3 3” 5 - 550 6.2 w/internal strainer 450 550 4 4” 10 - 1000 17.8 w/internal strainer 1000 1250 8 6” 20 - 2000 4.8 2000 2500 15 8” 30 - 4500 2.5 3500 4500 20 SIZE - The size of the meters shall be determined by the nominal size (in inches) of the opening in the inlet and outlet flanges. Overall lengths of the meters shall be as follows: Max. Height from Center Size Laying Length with Local Register 1-1/2" 13" with internal strainer with test plug 4-11/16" 2" 17” with internal strainer with test plug 5-31/64"(EL),6-23/32"(RD) 3" 19” with internal strainer with test plug 5-5/16" 4” 23” with internal strainer with test plug 5-5/16” 6” 18” with test plug 8-1/16” 8” 20” with test plug 8-13/16” EXTERNAL BOLTS Casing bolts shall be made of type 316 stainless steel. CONNECTIONS Main cases shall be flanged. The 1-1/2" shall be oval (elliptical) flanged, the 2" 3", 4", 6”, and 8” shall have round flanges per Table 3, AWWA C701. CASE AND COVER The 1-1/2” through 8” sizes shall have a main case and cover of sand cast waterworks bronze containing not less than 75% copper. The size, model, manufacturer's trademark, statement "AWWA Class II", and arrows indicating direction of flow shall be cast in raised characters on both sides of the main case. All meter sizes (1-1/2” thru 8”) shall have the size and arrows indicating direction of flow cast in raised characters on the housing cover. The cover shall be designed with a minimum of four external bolts and shall be designed for easy removal after years of service. The cover shall contain a calibration mechanism for the purpose of calibrating the turbine measuring element while in-line and under pressure. The calibration mechanism shall be mounted under the register and have a protective cap. The serial number of the meter must be visible from above ground, marked on the meter body and on the lid of the register. Attachment number 3 Page 28 of 43 Item # 33 29 REGISTERS All registers shall be a magnetic drive type and shall be permanently roll sealed by the manufacturer. The register shall be completely encased in a copper or non-corrosive metal bottom with a heat-treated dome glass lens. No anti-moisture capsules or other condensation preventative devices will be accepted. Registers allowing the disassembly to remove parts will not be accepted. All reduction gearing shall be the same in each size to allow easy exchange of registers while maintaining accuracy standards. All registers shall incorporate a leak/ low flow indicator allowing for easy visibility of leaks. Registers shall allow for easy field replacement by utility personnel without requiring the removal of the meter from the service line. All registers shall have a minimum of six moveable wheels for uniform meter reading. All meters shall be so designed as to permit, at purchaser's option, the use of either, a straight reading, permanently sealed local register or an electronic encoder register for connection to an Itron automatic or automated meter reading system. Oil-filled registers and registers with terminal screw connections are not acceptable. The registration shall read in U.S. gallons. The register shall not be in contact with the water being measured. The register device shall be so designed to permit removal and exchange without removal of the meter from the service installation or interruption of service water supply. The register shall be tamper protected through the use of a specially designed stainless steel screw. Plastic push pin type tamper detection shall not be acceptable. Bidder agrees to replace or exchange any register damaged by others at the applicable price as shown on the bid proposal form. All local registers must be warranted for a minimum period of 25 years from the date of shipment. Please refer to Section A for the specifications of the electronic encoder register. REGISTER BOX Register boxes and lids shall be thermoplastic composition. The name of the manufacturer, manufacturer trademark and the meter serial number shall be clearly identifiable and located on the register box cover. REGISTER BOX SEALING Register shall be secured to meter bayonet with a seal wire tamper resistant screw or tamperproof TORX seal screw. METER SERIAL NUMBER The meter serial number shall be imprinted on the meter main case or cover as well as the register box cover. UNITIZED MEASURING ELEMENT The turbine measuring element shall be of a unitized design and offer a minimum of +/- 5% calibration. The measuring chamber shall be a self-contained unit attached to the cover for easy field removal. The turbine spindles shall be stainless steel. The rotor shall balance or "float" between the turbine spindles throughout the typical operating range of the meter. Attachment number 3 Page 29 of 43 Item # 33 30 INTERMEDIATE GEAR TRAIN The intermediate gear train shall be directly-coupled to the rotor spindle and magnetically coupled to the register through the meter cover. The gear train shall be continuously submerged by the use of a vent tube which eliminates entrained air in the cover. All moving parts of the gear train shall be made of a self-lubricating polymer or stainless steel for operation in water. FIELD TESTING One vertical NPT test plug shall be provided on the 1-1/2", 2, 3", 4", 6”, and 8” housings near the outlet for use during field performance testing purposes or as a tap for pressure recording or as a secured port for gathering health department samples. The sizes, per housing, of these taps are as follows: Meter Size NPT Tapped Hole 1-1/2" 1" 2" 1-1/2" 3", 4”,6”,8” 2" STRAINERS All 1-1/2”, 2”, 3” and 4” meters shall be designed and offered with an internal stainless steel strainer in the inlet end of the meter. A removable cover plate permits easy access to the strainer for routine cleaning. External strainers, stainless steel connection bolting and gaskets shall be required for size 6” and 8” meters. PERFORMANCE Registration accuracy over the normal operating range shall be 98.5% to 101.5%. WORKMANSHIP and MATERIALS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, without charge, those parts in which a defect has developed within 12 months from date of shipment upon their return to the manufacturer or upon proper proof of a defect, except that the warranty shall not apply if the meter has been modified by the use of replacement parts not made by the manufacturer. WARRANTY The manufacturer or vendor must include a manufacturer’s warranty sheet of national publication. The warranty must include all products being submitted for the bid. Meter and register warranties shall be specified in number of years. REJECTED METERS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, at its option, without charge, all meters rejected for failure to comply with this specification. SALVAGE METERS Shall be addressed in bid and consideration will be given upon awarding bids. BID PRICES TO INCLUDE Cost of delivery of fully assembled and ready to use water meters to the Augusta Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 and/ or 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30909. All costs involved in normal pre-delivery servicing and inspection. Attachment number 3 Page 30 of 43 Item # 33 31 Freight cost for returning registers and salvage meters in the exchange program. Bidder warrants by virtue of bidding that prices, terms, and conditions quoted will be for a period of two years from the award of the bid to the successful bidder with a one year extension option. The successful bidder must obtain an Augusta Occupational Tax License. Contract will be awarded in its entirety to the bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to Augusta. Price among other factors will be considered by Augusta in making determinations. AUTOMATIC METER READING All meters shall be available with an electronic encoder register per AWWA C707, shall meet all AWWA C701 performance standards, and shall include all required hardware for installation. The electronic encoder register shall provide accurate digital signals, with a resolution of one tenth of the meter’s test circle, for connectivity to an Itron radio frequency read system. Please refer to Section A for additional specifications on Automatic Meter Reading. SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLD WATER METERS Attachment number 3 Page 31 of 43 Item # 33 32 COMPOUND TYPE These specifications are in compliance with the latest revision of AWWA Standard C702 with certain exceptions as noted below. All specifications meet or exceed the latest revision on AWWA C702. Bidders must furnish current literature describing in detail each meter proposed in the bid. In addition, each bidder must supply their manufacturer’s warranties and their respective meter exchange programs. Failure to comply with these requests can result in the rejection of your entire bid. It is the responsibility of each bidder to carefully examine and understand every aspect of these specifications and become familiar with the requirements set forth herein. Any variations from these specifications must be listed on a separate sheet attached to the bid. This sheet shall carry the heading “Exception to Bid”. Explanations or exceptions listed in a cover letter format and submitted with the bid shall not be considered acceptable. The bid price is an important factor in the evaluation process of the bid; however, the utility recognizes that meter manufacturers change material and processes from time to time affecting the value and performance of the meters offered. This is why the utility has incorporated standard operating characteristics, designed to highlight the features, the utility deems extremely important, in the maintenance of its water system. The award of the bid shall be determined based on the ability of the bidder to meet these characteristics. Warranties, life cycle and performance all play an important part in the long-term costs of the products purchased. The utility reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-bid if deemed necessary. By submission of your bid, you are stating that you understand and agree to the conditions set forth and the process by which it will be accompanied. Each bidder shall define services to be provided as related to parts and services for all water meters. A representative of the successful bidder must visit Augusta Utilities a minimum of four times per year to discuss parts, service, AMR products, meters, and register matters. Affidavit of Compliance If declared the successful bidder, an affidavit of compliance shall be submitted by the manufacturer and/or vendor that the products furnished under the utility’s order comply with all applicable requirements of this specification and all of the provided information on the evaluation sheets is correct. Failure to meet any part of the specification shall be sufficient cause for rejection. TYPE Compound meters shall consist of a combination of an AWWA Class II turbine meter for measuring high rates of flow and a NUTATING DISC positive displacement meter for measuring low rates of flow enclosed in a single main case. An automatic, spring-loaded valve shall open at high flow rate conditions permitting flow through the turbine meter. Attachment number 3 Page 32 of 43 Item # 33 33 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS The capacity of the meters in terms of normal operating range, maximum loss of head, and maximum continuous flow shall be as shown below: Normal Max. Head Loss Max. Max. Operating at AWWA Max. Cont. Capacity Extended Size Range (gpm) Cont Flow (psi) (gpm) (gpm) Low Flow 2" 1/2 - 170 5.4 170 200 1/4 3" 1/2 - 400 5.3 400 450 1/4 4" 3/4 - 800 8.2 800 1000 3/8 6" 3/4 - 1500 8.0 1500 2000 3/8 SIZE The size of the meters shall be determined by nominal size (in inches) of the opening in the inlet and outlet flanges. Overall lengths of the meters shall be as follows: Max. Height from Center Size Laying Length with Local Register 2" 15-1/4" 5-7/8" 3" 17" 6-5/8" 4" 20" 7-1/4" 6" 24" 8-7/8” EXTERNAL BOLTS Casing bolts shall be made of type 316 stainless steel. CONNECTIONS Main cases shall be flanged. The 2" through 6" sizes shall be round flanged per Table 4, AWWA C702. CASE AND COVER The main case and cover shall be sand cast of water works bronze containing not less than 75% copper. The size, model, manufacturer's trademark, and arrows indicating direction of flow shall be cast in raised characters on the sides of the main case. An NPT test plug shall be located on the main case cover for the purpose of field-testing the meter. The main case shall have a single 3/4" NPT drain plug located on the main case near the outlet end of the meter casing. REGISTERS Separate registers for high flow and low flow shall be provided in magnetic-drive register assemblies. Turbine and disc flow rates shall be totalized independently on separate number wheel stacks within the separate register assemblies. All meters shall be so designed as to permit, at purchaser’s option, the use of either permanently sealed, straight reading local registers or electronic encoder registers for connection to an Itron automatic or automated meter reading system. Oil-filled registers and registers with terminal screw connections are not acceptable. Registers shall read in US gallons. Registers shall include the meter size, a center-sweep test hand, domed glass lens and metal register can. Two separate low flow indicators shall provide independent leak detection. The registers shall be serviceable without interruption of the meter's operation. Bidder agrees to replace or exchange any register damaged by others at the applicable price as shown on the bid proposal form. Attachment number 3 Page 33 of 43 Item # 33 34 All local registers must be warranted for a minimum period of 25 years from the date of shipment. Please refer to Section A for specifications on the electronic encoder register. REGISTER BOXES Register boxes and lids shall be made of a thermoplastic composition. The name of the manufacturer or manufacturer trademark and the meter serial number shall be clearly identifiable and located on the register box lids. REGISTER BOX SEALING Registers shall be secured to meter bayonet with a seal wire tamper resistant screw or tamperproof TORX seal screw. METER SERIAL NUMBER The meter serial number shall be imprinted on the meter flange or cover as well as the register box covers. UNITIZED MEASURING ELEMENT The turbine measuring assembly shall be a self-contained unit, attached to the housing for easy field removal. The turbine spindles shall be stainless steel. The rotor shall balance or "float" between the turbine spindles throughout the typical operating range of the meter. The nutating disc chamber shall be a self-contained unit mounted in a separate cover plate, attached to the housing for easy field removal. It shall conform to AWWA Standard C-700 for the following sizes: 2" and 3" - 5/8" disc chamber assembly; 4" and 6" - 3/4" disc chamber assembly. FIELD TESTING One vertical NPT test plug shall be provided on the housing assembly for use during field performance testing purposes, as a tap for pressure recording or as a secured port for gathering health department samples. AUTOMATIC VALVE The automatic valve shall be of the spring-loaded, poppet type. All valve parts shall be made of stainless steel or a suitable polymer with a semi-hard rubber seat. Only the low flow cover assembly must be removed to gain access to the valve for inspection or service. Once the cover is removed, the valve must be able to be removed as a complete assembly for field replacement or service as may be appropriate without the use of any special tools. STRAINER All meters shall be provided with strainer screens of rigid molded thermoplastic material which fit snugly, are easy to remove, and have an effective straining area at least double that of the main-case inlet. The strainer screens are removable and replaceable. EXTERNAL STRAINER External bronze plate strainers shall be required on all compound meters. Attachment number 3 Page 34 of 43 Item # 33 35 PERFORMANCE Registration accuracy over the normal operating range shall be 98.5% to 101.5%. Registration accuracy at the crossover shall not be less than 97% for 2", 3" and 4" sizes and no less than 95% for the 6" size. Registration accuracy at the low flow rate shall not be less than 95%. WORKMANSHIP and MATERIALS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, without charge, those parts in which a defect has developed within 12 months from date of shipment upon their return to the manufacturer or upon proper proof of a defect, except that the warranty shall not apply if the meter has been modified by the use of replacement parts not made by the manufacturer. WARRANTY The manufacturer or vendor must include a manufacturer’s warranty sheet of national publication. The warranty must include all products being submitted for the bid. Meter and register warranties shall be specified in number of years. REJECTED METERS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, at its option, without charge, all meters rejected for failure to comply with this specification. SALVAGE METERS Shall be addressed in bid and consideration will be given upon awarding bids. BID PRICES TO INCLUDE Cost of delivery of fully assembled and ready to use water meters to the Augusta Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 and/ or 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30909. All costs involved in normal pre-delivery servicing and inspection. Freight cost for returning registers and salvage meters in the exchange program. Bidder warrants by virtue of bidding that prices, terms, and conditions quoted will be form for acceptance for a period of two years from the award of the bid to the successful bidder with a one year extension option. The successful bidder must obtain an Augusta Occupational Tax License. Contract will be awarded in its entirety to the bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to Augusta. Price among other factors will be considered by Augusta in making determinations. AUTOMATIC METER READING All meters shall be available with two electronic encoder registers per AWWA C707, shall meet all AWWA C702 performance standards, and shall include all required hardware for installation. The electronic encoder registers shall provide accurate digital signals with a resolution of one tenth of the meter’s test circles for connectivity to an Itron radio frequency read system. Please refer to Section A for additional specifications on Automated Meter Reading. SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4”, 6”, 8”, 10" and 12" COLD WATER METERS FIRE SERVICE TYPE with BYPASS METER Attachment number 3 Page 35 of 43 Item # 33 36 These specifications are in compliance with AWWA Standard C703 with certain exceptions as noted below. All specifications meet or exceed the latest revision, AWWA C703-96. Bidders must furnish current literature describing in detail each meter proposed in the bid. In addition, each bidder must supply their manufacturer’s warranties and their respective meter exchange programs. Failure to comply with these requests can result in the rejection of your entire bid. It is the responsibility of each bidder to carefully examine and understand every aspect of these specifications and become familiar with the requirements set forth herein. Any variations from these specifications must be listed on a separate sheet attached to the bid. This sheet shall carry the heading “Exception to Bid”. Explanations or exceptions listed in a cover letter format and submitted with the bid shall not be considered acceptable. The bid price is an important factor in the evaluation process of the bid; however, the utility recognizes that meter manufacturers change material and processes from time to time affecting the value and performance of the meters offered. This is why the utility has incorporated standard operating characteristics, designed to highlight the features, the utility deems extremely important, in the maintenance of its water system. The award of the bid shall be determined based on the ability of the bidder to meet these characteristics. Warranties, life cycle and performance all play an important part in the long-term costs of the products purchased. The utility reserves the right to reject any and all bids and re-bid if deemed necessary. By submission of your bid, you are stating that you understand and agree to the conditions set forth and the process by which it will be accompanied. Each bidder shall define services to be provided as related to parts and services for all water meters. A representative of the successful bidder must visit Augusta Utilities a minimum of four times per year to discuss parts, service, AMR products, meters, and register matters. Affidavit of Compliance If declared the successful bidder, an affidavit of compliance shall be submitted by the manufacturer and/or vendor that the products furnished under the utility’s order comply with all applicable requirements of this specification and all of the provided information on the evaluation sheets is correct. Failure to meet any part of the specification shall be sufficient cause for rejection. TYPE Meters shall consist of a combination of an AWWA Class II in-line horizontal axis turbine for measuring high rates of flow and a Class II turbine bypass meter or positive displacement disc bypass meter for measuring low rates of flow. An automatic valve shall direct the flow from the bypass meter to the mainline meter as flow rates increase and back to the bypass meter as flow rates decrease. All components of the meter assembly shall be both UL (Underwriter's Laboratory) Listed and FM (Factory Mutual Research Corporation) Approved for fire service use. Attachment number 3 Page 36 of 43 Item # 33 37 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS The capacity of the meters in terms of maximum rate for continuous use, normal operating range and extended low flow capability is as follows: Turbo Bypass Models Accuracies +/- 1.5% +/-1.5% +2/-5% Normal Operating Max. Cont. Max. Capacity Extended Low Size Range (gpm) (gpm) (gpm) Flow (gpm) 4” 4 - 1250 1000 1250 2-1/2 6” 4 - 2500 2000 2500 2-1/2 8” 4 - 4500 3500 4500 2-1/2 10" 4 - 7000 5500 7000 2-1/2 12" 4 - 7000 5500 7000 2-1/2 Disc Bypass Models Accuracies +/- 1.5% +/-1.5% +2/-5% Normal Operating Max. Cont. Max. Capacity Extended Low Size Range (gpm) (gpm) (gpm) Flow (gpm) 4” 1-1/4 - 1250 1000 1250 3/4 6” 2-1/2 - 2500 2000 2500 1-1/2 8” 2-1/2 - 4500 3500 4500 1-1/2 10" 2-1/2 - 7000 5500 7000 1-1/2 SIZE The size of the meters shall be determined by the nominal size (in inches) of the opening in the inlet and outlet flanges. Overall lengths of the meters shall be as follows: Size Laying Length Maximum Height from Center 4” 33" 10” 6” 45" 11-5/16” 8” 53" 13” 10" & 12” 68" 14-1/2" CASE The strainer body and valve body shall be fabricated of steel with a coating of fusion-bonded epoxy both internally and externally. The meter body shall be ductile cast iron with a coating of fusion-bonded epoxy both internally and externally. The meter body shall be bolted to the valve body effecting a dual-body construction with the valve. The meter assembly shall have a rated working pressure of 175 psi. COVER Attachment number 3 Page 37 of 43 Item # 33 38 The meter cover shall be cast bronze. The cover shall have a rated working pressure of 175 psi. The cover shall contain a calibration mechanism for the purpose of calibrating the Class II turbine meter in the mainline. EXTERNAL BOLTS Casing bolts shall be made of type 316 stainless steel. Strainer and Valve Cover bolts shall be zinc plated carbon steel. CONNECTIONS Inlet and outlet flanges shall be round flanged per AWWA C207, Class D. REGISTERS Separate registers for high flow and low flow shall be provided in magnetic-drive register assemblies. Turbine and disc flow rates shall be totalized independently on separate number wheel stacks within the separate register assemblies. All meters shall be so designed as to permit, at purchaser’s option, the use of either permanently sealed, straight reading local registers or electronic encoder registers for connection to an Itron automatic or automated meter reading system. Oil-filled registers and registers with terminal screw connections are not acceptable. Registers shall read in US gallons. Registers shall include the meter size, a center-sweep test hand, domed glass lens and metal register can. Two separate low flow indicators shall provide independent leak detection. The registers shall be serviceable without interruption of the meter's operation. Bidder agrees to replace or exchange any register damaged by others at the applicable price as shown on the bid proposal form. All local registers must be warranted for a minimum period of 25 years from the date of shipment. Please refer to Section A for specifications on the electronic encoder register. REGISTER BOX Register boxes and lids shall be of a thermoplastic composition. The name of the manufacturer, manufacturer trademark and the meter serial number shall be clearly identifiable and located on the register box lids. REGISTER BOX SEALING The register box shall be secured to meter cover with one tamper resistant seal wire seal screw. METER SERIAL NUMBER The meter serial number shall be imprinted on the meter main case or cover as well as the register box covers. UNITIZED MEASURING ELEMENT The turbine-measuring chamber shall be a self-contained unit attached to the cover for easy field removal. The turbine spindles shall be stainless steel. As a unit, the turbine measuring element, cover, and register shall be calibrated and replaceable by any other like calibrated unitized measuring element. Attachment number 3 Page 38 of 43 Item # 33 39 INTERMEDIATE GEAR TRAIN The intermediate gear train shall be directly coupled to the rotor spindle and magnetically coupled to the register through the meter cover. The gear train shall be enclosed within the turbine-measuring chamber. All moving parts of the gear train shall be made of a self- lubricating polymer or stainless steel for operation in water. BYPASS METER The bypass meter shall be a 2" Class II in-line horizontal axis turbine meter conforming to AWWA C701 standard or a positive displacement disc meter in sizes as noted below: Mainline Turbine Bypass Meter Disc Bypass Meter 4" 2" 1" 6" 2" 2”, 1-1/2", OR 1” 8" 2" 2" 10" 2" 2" 12" 2" NA AUTOMATIC VALVE The automatic valve shall be a spring loaded check valve. All internal linkage parts shall be stainless steel. An EPDM elastomer gasket on a stainless steel clapper plate shall seal against a bronze seat. An air relief bleed screw shall be provided on the valve cover. FIELD TESTING One horizontal 2" NPT tapped boss shall be provided in the check valve for use during field performance testing purposes or as a tap for pressure recording. STRAINERS A stainless steel basket strainer shall be attached to the inlet end. A removable cover plate shall permit easy access to the strainer for routine cleaning. PERFORMANCE Registration accuracy over the normal operating range shall be 98.5% to 101.5%. Registration at the crossover shall not be less than 90%. Extended low flow registration shall not be less than 95%. WORKMANSHIP and MATERIALS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, without charge, those parts in which a defect has developed within 12 months from date of shipment upon their return to the manufacturer or upon proper proof of a defect, except that the warranty shall not apply if the meter has been modified by the use of replacement parts not made by the manufacturer. WARRANTY The manufacturer or vendor must include a manufacturer’s warranty sheet of national publication. The warranty must include all products being submitted for the bid. Meter and register warranties shall be specified in number of years. REJECTED METERS The manufacturer shall repair or replace, at its option, without charge, all meters rejected for failure to comply with this specification. SALVAGE METERS Shall be addressed in bid and consideration will be given upon awarding bids. Attachment number 3 Page 39 of 43 Item # 33 40 BID PRICES TO INCLUDE Cost of delivery of fully assembled and ready to use water meters to the Augusta Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 and/ or 2822 Central Avenue, Augusta, GA 30909. All costs involved in normal pre-delivery servicing and inspection. Freight cost for returning registers and salvage meters in the exchange program. Bidder warrants by virtue of bidding that prices, terms, and conditions quoted will be form for acceptance for a period of two years from the award of the bid to the successful bidder with a one year extension option. The successful bidder must obtain an Augusta Occupational Tax License. Contract will be awarded in its entirety to the bidder whose bid will be most advantageous to Augusta. Price among other factors will be considered by Augusta in making determinations. AUTOMATIC METER READING All meters shall be available with two electronic encoder registers per AWWA C707, shall meet all AWWA C702 performance standards, and shall include all required hardware for installation. The electronic encoder registers shall provide accurate digital signals with a resolution of one tenth of the meter’s test circles for connectivity to an Itron radio frequency read system. Please refer to Section A for additional specifications on Automated Meter Reading. Attachment number 3 Page 40 of 43 Item # 33 41 SECTION A DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS RADIO FREQUENCY METER READING SYSTEM SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS Augusta Utilities is in the process of implementing an Itron automated meter reading system (AMR) radio system. The products specified below are approved for use with the Itron system. The components included are an electronic encoder register (EER) and a 60 WP Endpoint. The majority of the transmitters (modules) shall be installed below ground in a meter pit or vault. The Endpoints shall be a “Pit” type (60WP style) with a male Itron connector. The Endpoints shall be directly mounted to the EER’s housing. A below the lid installation kit may be required on some units. A standard ROCL shall be programmed into Endpoint prior to shipment to the utility. The Endpoint module shall be powered by two (2) 3.6 volt, 2.75 lithium batteries. The Endpoint serial number must be transmitted each time a transmission is made from the module to the data collector. The module must transmit a message preamble and a cyclical redundancy check (CRC) in each transmitted message to permit data collection to ensure the integrity of the message received. Unless otherwise stated in the bid form, all meters and retrofits shall include the EER and the Endpoint. The warranty of the Endpoint module shall be for a ten year period prorated to twenty years from the date of shipment. The module battery shall be warranted for a period of time equal to the module warranty. Electronic Encoder Register (EER) 1.1 The transmitter shall meet applicable requirements of C707 and remain fog-free of moisture. The transmitter shall consist of a mechanical local register combined with electronic circuitry to provide a digital electronic switch closure. This electronic encoded register assembly shall transmit a signal through properly shielded (grounded) transmission wire. 1.2 The EER circuitry design shall contain a piezoelectric transducer. The electronic encoder register shall provide non-proprietary, digitally formatted data to the AMR device representing accurate meter information. 1.3 The EER enclosure shall include a test hand that covers the entire dial face and a totalizing odometer. The digital output of the encoder is equal to 1/10 of the quantity indicated by a single revolution of the test hand and it shall be that shown in Table 3 and Table 7 for the initial dial. The dial face shall have division gradients of 1/100th of the units of registration. 1.3.1 The EER shall be designed to assemble to the meter with a four-position bayonet and seal screw fastening. The Itron cable with female connector must be factory pre- Attachment number 3 Page 41 of 43 Item # 33 42 potted and wired (attached) to the EER prior to shipment. The pit mounted AMR Endpoint module and the EER are attached, sealed with a security seal, and tested as one unit prior to shipment. No field wiring or open wiring contacts will be accepted by the utility. 1.4 The meter size and units of registration in U.S. gallons shall be designated on the EER dial face. Every register shall utilize a flow indicator for leak detection. 1.5 The EER shall be encased in a housing which shall be a glass lens and a copper bottom. No plastic register lens or bottoms are allowed. 1.5.1 The EER shall provide a digital switch closure. Typical signal duration shall be between 15 to 75 milliseconds at 77 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.6 The EER shall operate with an open circuit input voltage up to 30 volts across the output wires. 1.7 The EER must be permanently sealed to provide moisture resistance to flooded pit or submerged conditions. The permanent seal between the glass lens and copper (metal) bottom shall utilize an adhesive seal without the use of gaskets. Absolutely no gasketed seals will be allowed. It is the preference that the electronic encoder register offered is constructed of a scratch resistant glass face, non-corrosive metal bottom, and adhesive seal. The encoder shall have a lid/shroud that covers the glass face for added protection and optional identification of serial number. Absolutely no oil filled encoder register shall be accepted. The register box and lid shall be made of thermoplastic. 60WP Endpoint 2.1 The AMR System must communicate meter reading information between meters equipped with AMR devices and the Utilitiy’s Data Collection Devices without the need to gain physical access to the customers' premises. The system must utilize wireless communications technology, i.e., be radio frequency based. The Endpoint shall be an Itron “Pit” (type 60WP style) with a male Itron connector. a. The major components of the AMR System are the AMR Meter Module, electronic encoder register, Data Collection Devices, Meter Reading Software, the Installation Programmer, and Installation Software. 2.2 The AMR Meter Module must be capable of installation on existing or new water meters equipped with electronic encoded registers. 2.3 The AMR Meter Module must be a low power device certified under FCC Part 15 rules. The AMR Meter Module must have a transmit frequency of 910-920 MHz and optionally receive frequency of 952-956 MHz. 2.4 AMR Meter Modules must be capable of being read by a variety of Data Collection Devices; including radio-equipped handheld computers and mobile data collection systems. Attachment number 3 Page 42 of 43 Item # 33 43 2.5 A PC-Based Meter Reading software application must be supplied which enables meter reading and route information to be transferred bi-directionally between AMR software and the Utility’s billing system. 2.6 An Installation Programmer (handheld computer) must be supplied to allow installation and meter shop personnel to initialize AMR Meter Modules during the installation process. The installing unit should include all necessary components to be operable such as; the installer handheld unit, battery, a charging unit, and a PC to handheld cable. The programmer will assist utility personnel in establishing the proper ROCL information. The programmer must also act as a qualified test unit to ensure that communication is set and operable. The install programmer shall be an Itron FC200SR Handheld Unit. 2.7 The AMR system must have the ability to collect meter reading from the electronic registers to 1/10 of the maximum allowable indication of initial dial. Attachment number 3 Page 43 of 43 Item # 33 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 33 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 33 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Condemnation - Alexander Drive DOT Project Parcels 36, 37, 38, 39 1024, 1026, 1028 and 1030 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of properties designated as Tax Map 013-1, Parcels 037, 038, 039 and 040 located at 1024, 1026, 1028 and 1030 Alexander Drive for Right-of-Way acquisitions and permanent and temporary easements for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with property owner. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject properties to acquire the necessary Right-of-Ways and easements. The required properties consist of the following: Tax Map 013-1, Parcel 37: 0.119 acre (5,177.37 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement. Tax Map 013 -1, Parcel 38: 0.049 acre (2,143.65 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement. Tax Map 013-1, Parcel 39: 0.022 acre (963.94 sq. ft.) of Right-of-Way acquisition and 0.144 acre (6,257.03 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement. Tax Map 013-1 Parcel 40 : 0.825 acre (35,924.92 sq. ft.) of Right-of-Way acquisition and 0.061 acre (2,638.45 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement. The total combined appraised value of the properties is $90,000.00. 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: DOT Alexander Drive Project 324041110-5411120/296823215-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Cover Memo Item # 34 Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 34 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Condemnation - Alexander Drive Project Parcel 4 1090 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 013-3, Parcel 010 located at 1090 Alexander Drive for a permanent and temporary easement for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with property owner. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject property. The required property consists of Right-of-Way 0.206 acre (8,955.73 sq. ft.) in fee and 0.054 acre (2,332.39 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement, and 0.097 acre (4,206.58 sq. ft.) of temporary demolition easement. The appraised value of the property is $52,720.00. The counter offer proposed by the owner is out of range with what City can recommend to accept; therefore, the need to condemn. 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: Alexander Drive Project 324041110-5411120/296823215-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 35 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Condemnation - Alexander Drive Project Parcel 9 1078 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 013-3, Parcel 006 located at 1078 Alexander Drive for a permanent and temporary easement for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with property owners. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject property. The required property consists of 0.217 acre (9,439.94 sq. ft.) in fee and 0.062 acre (2,715.26 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement, and 0.159 acre (6,907.94 sq. ft.) of temporary demolition easement. The appraised value of the property is $58,000.00. The counter offer proposed by the owner is out of range with what City can recommend to accept; therefore, the need to condemn. 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: Alexander Drive Project 324041110-5411120/296823215-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 36 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Condemnation - DOT Alexander Drive Project Parcels 40 and 47 998 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of properties designated as Tax Map 008-3, Parcel 001-01 located at 998 Alexander Drive for right-of-way acquisitions and permanent easements for the Alexander Drive Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with property owner. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject properties to acquire the necessary right-of-ways and easements. The required properties consist of the following: Tax Map 008-3, Parcel 001-01, DOT Project Parcel 40: 2,685 acres (116,926.82 sq. ft.) of right-of-way acquisition and 0.381 acre (16,568.77 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement. The appraised value of the property is $245,000.00. Tax Map 008-3, Parcel 001-01, DOT Project Parcel 47: 0.333 acre (14,508.55 sq. ft.) of right-of-way acquisition and 0.213 acre (9,276.03 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement. The appraised value of the property is $73,000.00 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: DOT Alexander Drive Project 324041110-5411120/296823215-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 37 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Condemnation for Title -60135 Rocky Creek Sanitary Sewer Fannie Williams, et al Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property, designated as Tax Map 099-3, Parcel 003 located at 2601 Mike Padgett Highway for a permanent and temporary easement for the Rocky Creek Sanitary Sewer. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with property owners. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject property. The required property consists of 10,474 SF square feet of permanent easement and 15,731 square feet of temporary easement. The appraised value of the easements is $1,362.00. 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: 511043420-5411120/80360135-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 38 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, CITY OF HEPHZIBAH, CITY OF BLYTHE OCTOBER Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve Resolution Transmitting the Augusta Richmond County Joint Solid Waste Management Plan to the CSRA Regional Development Center and the Department of Community Affairs. (Approve by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The Augusta Richmond County Joint Solid Waste Management Plan is being updated in accordance with the state standards for solid waste planning. The Plan documents the vision for and the implementation of the future systems to effectively manage solid waste in Augusta. The Plan includes the following components: 1. Waste Disposal Stream Analysis – which consists of an inventory and characterization of the waste disposed in Augusta. 2. Waste Reduction Element – includes the inventory and analysis of the waste reduction activities of local governments as well as all public and private programs which implement waste and/or source reduction programs. 3. Collection Element – includes the inventory and analysis of all garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection programs in the area. 4. Disposal Element – includes the disposal practices employed by the county. 5. Land Limitation Element – includes a description of both state and local rules for waste disposal. 6. Education and Public Involvement – includes outreach and educational activities offered by Augusta and other private institutions on such topics as recycling and waste reduction. Over the summer, community meetings were held to allow the community and stakeholders the opportunity to review and provide comments on the draft plan. Analysis:The Joint Solid Waste Management Plan must be updated and adopted by February 28, 2009. If the Plan is not updated and adopted by then, Augusta will lose its status as a Qualified Local Government by DCA. Losing this status means Augusta will be ineligible to apply for various grant and loan programs. Further, the Solid Waste Management Plan is incorporated into the Augusta Comprehensive Plan. Financial Impact:Not Applicable Alternatives:1. Approve the Resolution 2. Do not approve the resolution and jeopardize Augusta's status with DCA Recommendation:Alternative #1 Cover Memo Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Not Applicable REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Joint Solid Waste Management Plan  2008‐2017   Augusta‐Richmond County  City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe          Prepared by:  Resource Recycling Systems  October 2008              2         Chapter 1: Introduction        Page 4  Chapter 2: Waste Disposal Stream Analysis       Page 17  Chapter 3: Waste Reduction Element      Page 29  Chapter 4: Collection Element       Page 52  Chapter 5: Disposal Element        Page 66  Chapter 6: Land Limitation Element       Page 72  Chapter 7: Education and Public Involvement Element    Page 95  Chapter 8: Implementation Strategy       Page 99  APPENDIX A: Augusta‐Richmond County Code, Title 4 Public Health,  Article 2. Litter Control      Page 101    APPENDIX B: Illegal Dumping Procedure      Page 106  APPENDIX C: Augusta‐Richmond County Code, Title 4 Public Health,  Chapter 2, Article 1. General      Page 109    APPENDIX D: Disposal Capacity Assurance Letter      Page 111    APPENDIX E: First Public Hearings       Page 112    APPENDIX F: Second Public Hearings      Page 114    APPENDIX G: Implementation Strategy      Page 115    APPENDIX H: Plan Submittal Resolution(s)      Page 131            T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S  3       LIST OF TABLES    Table 1‐1:  Population Projections       Page 11  Table 1‐2: Number of Single and Multi Family Households    Page 12  Table 1‐3: Businesses by SIC Code       Page 14  Table 1‐4: Employment by Sector       Page 16  Table 2‐1: Waste Disposed         Page 19  Table 2‐2: Waste Characterization        Page 20  Table 2‐3: Disposal Projections        Page 25  Table 2‐4: Waste Disposed Target       Page 27  Table 3‐1: Recycling Programs       Page 30  Table 3‐2: Businesses Accepting Recyclables     Page 34  Table 3‐3: Recycling Facilities        Page 40  Table 3‐4: Yard Trimmings Programs       Page 44  Table 3‐5: Management of Special Materials     Page 48  Table 4‐1: Haulers Operating        Page 53  Table 4‐2: Inventory of Collection Programs      Page 61  Table 5‐1: Inventory of Disposal Facilities      Page 68  Table 5‐2: Disposal Capacity        Page 70  Table 7‐1: Existing Environmental Education Initiatives    Page 96  Table 8‐1: Summary of Goals and Needs      Page 100      LIST OF MAPS    Map A: Planning Area         Page 7  Map B: Topographic Map         Page 9  Map C: Water Supply Watersheds       Page 77  Map D: Groundwater Recharge Areas      Page 79  Map E: Wetlands          Page 81  Map F: Protected River Corridors       Page 83  Map G: Floodplains         Page 85  Map H: Land Use Classifications        Page 87  Map I: Historic Properties         Page 89  TABLE OF CONTENTS  4 Section 1  Introduction  Planning and implementing systems to effectively manage solid waste is a vital responsibility of  local government. State government primarily serves a regulatory role in solid waste  management, implementing regulations adopted by the Georgia Department of Natural  Resource’s Environmental Protection Division.    Major shifts have occurred in solid waste policies and regulations in the past 2 decades. A  higher level of community involvement has resulted from residents recognizing the impact of  solid waste on quality of life issues. Their efforts, combined with state policies, led to more  waste reduction education, monitoring of illegal dumping, and expanded curbside recycling  services. City, County and regional planners are also more aware of the effects of solid waste to  the overall planning system and have incorporated these issues into the comprehensive  planning process.    In the regulatory arena, the state and federal government have implemented more stringent  criteria for the siting, design, construction and operation of solid waste facilities, driving  regionalization of the solid waste collection and disposal infrastructure. As Georgia  communities continue to close municipal solid waste facilities and rely on private sector  disposal options, the regulatory role of local governments is expected to increase.    The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 requires local governments  take steps to address solid waste management issues. The development of a solid waste  management plan provides local communities with the opportunity to consider pressing issues.  1.1 Define Planning Area     In 1989, the Georgia General Assembly passed SR 103, creating the Joint Solid Waste  Management Study Committee to analyze the status of solid waste management statewide and  to make recommendations for a comprehensive revision to the 1972 Solid Waste Management  Act. The findings and recommendations in the study committee report were drafted as  legislation and introduced as an administration bill in the 1990 session of the General Assembly  as SB 533, the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act.  SB 533 (the Act) provides  a framework to manage solid waste at the local and state level. The first step in implementing  the Act is the development of the Georgia Solid Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the  State plan is essentially threefold:    • To present a status report of solid waste management in Georgia;  • To set forth the state strategy for reducing and managing solid waste; and,  • To establish the procedures and criteria for local/regional solid waste plans and other  components of local/regional solid waste management strategy.  5   The Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of  Hephzibah and Blythe represents the next step in the planning process and includes data in  seven topic areas that are considered critical components of the solid waste management  planning process. These include:    • Waste Disposal Stream Analysis  • Waste Reduction Element  • Collection Element  • Disposal Element  • Land Limitation Element  • Education and Public Involvement Element  • Implementation Schedule    The content and planning process in this Plan conforms to Chapter 110‐4‐3 Minimum Planning  Standards and Procedures for Solid Waste Management from the Georgia Department of  Community Affairs. Each of the 5 core planning requirements (waste reduction, collection,  disposal, land limitation, education & public involvement) includes sections on inventories,  assessments, needs and goals. This Plan updates the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for  Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe that was adopted in 1993.    A working committee composed of solid waste experts and officials from Augusta‐Richmond  County was formed to help direct the planning effort.  As required by the solid waste minimum  planning standards, public hearings were held in Augusta‐Richmond County to elicit community  input on solid waste needs and goals, and the final plan. A total of 15 public hearings were held  in conjunction with Augusta‐Richmond County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. The first set of  public hearings occurred at nine different venues between January 8, 2008 and January 31,  2008. The second set of public hearings took place at six different locations within the County  between June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008. See Appendices G and H for more information.  Community input was assessed by the working committee and incorporated into the plan.   1.2 Identify Person Responsible for the Plan    The contact person for the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta‐Richmond County  and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah is:    Mark Johnson, Director of Solid Waste  Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department  4330 Deans Bridge Road  Blythe, Georgia 30805  Phone: 706‐592‐3200  6 Fax: 706‐592‐1658  Email: MJohnson2@augustaga.gov  Website: http://www.augustasolidwaste.com  1.3 Overview of the Area Covered in the Plan  1.3.1 Planning Area    Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe are located in the east  central section of Georgia.  The County is approximately 150 miles east of the Atlantic Ocean  and is bordered by the Savannah River to the northeast, Burke and Jefferson Counties to the  south and Columbia County to the northwest.  The center of Augusta‐Richmond County lies  roughly 121 miles southeast of Athens and 141 miles northwest of Savannah, Georgia.   Augusta‐Richmond County occupies a land area of 207,386 acres (324.04 square miles) plus  2,823 acres (4.41 square miles) of water area.     In terms of land area, Augusta‐Richmond County ranks 90th of Georgia’s 159 counties.    The  County and municipalities are members of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Regional  Development Center which is a public sector, non‐profit planning and development agency that  serves a 13 County and 39 city regions in the eastern portion of Central Georgia.  The home  office for the CSRA Regional Development Center is located in Augusta‐Richmond County.   Augusta‐Richmond County is also part of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with Columbia,  McDuffie, and Burke Counties in Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield Counties in South Carolina.  A  Metropolitan Statistical Area is a defined area used by federal agencies in collecting, tabulating,  and publishing statistics.  The metropolitan area contains a core urban area of 50,000 or more  population and consists of one or more counties that have a high degree of social and economic  integration with the urban core.    Augusta‐Richmond County accounts for approximately 93% of the total acreage and 97% of the  population in the County.  The City of Hephzibah, the City of Blythe, and approximately half of  the military installation base at Fort Gordon are also located within the County.  Augusta is  considered to be Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city.  The City of Hephzibah is also  considered to be one of Georgia’s oldest settlements.    In 1996 the City of Augusta consolidated with Richmond County to form Augusta‐Richmond  County. This consolidated governing body consists of a Mayor and 10 Augusta‐Richmond  County commissioners. Augusta‐Richmond County is one of only three consolidated  governments in Georgia.      ·70 0 7035 Miles 8 1.3.2  Topographic Information/Unique Features    Augusta‐Richmond County is located in east central Georgia next to the Savannah River.  The  County straddles the "Fall Line", a geologic boundary following the Appalachian Mountain  range from Alabama to New York. In Georgia and South Carolina the Fall Line separates the  Piedmont from the Coastal Plain. The Savannah River and its tributaries drain most of the  County.     According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Augusta‐Richmond County is situated in three  major land resource areas: the Southern Piedmont, the Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills, and the  Southern Coastal Plain. The Southern Piedmont covers the extreme northern part of the County  and consists of broad to narrow ridge‐tops and long irregular hillsides bisected by numerous  small winding drainage‐ways. The Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills are located in the northern  and western parts of the County and separate the Southern Piedmont from the Southern  Coastal Plain. The Southern Coastal Plain covers the southern and southeastern parts of the  County and is characterized by broad ridge‐tops and hillsides extending to drainage‐ways.  Nearly level floodplains of the Savannah River are located in the eastern and northern parts of  the County and on the narrower basins of its tributaries.    Elevations range between 100 and 140 feet along the Savannah River and 500 feet or more on  high ridges on Fort Gordon. More than half of the total land area has a slope of less than 5%,  and more than 85% of the land has less than 10% slope. Less than 2% of the land area has slope  greater than 15%. The steepest slopes are found along Butler, Spirit and Little Spirit Creeks. The  majority of areas with steep slopes are either within floodplains, which are regulated by local  ordinance, or are located on Fort Gordon.  Fort Gordon is about 56,000 acres, or 100 square miles, primarily in Augusta‐Richmond County  but with small portions of Columbia, Jefferson and McDuffie Counties.  Fort Gordon is the home  of the US Army’s Signal Center and School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center  (DDEAMC)/Southeast Regional Medical Command as well as a host of other command and  agencies from across the joint forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and multinational forces)  of the United States. While much of the Fort’s activities center on support and “force  readiness,” a great number of resources are also expended on communications and other  training. Besides training the full‐time military, the Fort provides year‐round instruction to  reservists in addition to active officer and non‐commissioned officer students. Fort Gordon also  hosts elements of other Army units and services such as ordnance, intelligence, communication  labs, and band and headquarters units. The installation is home to the U.S. Army Signal  Museum and actively supports the formal partnership between the U.S. Army and the National  Science Center (NSC) Fort Discovery.  Fort Gordon and the Army Signal Museum are located in  Augusta, Georgia.  At this time there are no topographical or unique features that have or would affect how the  County handles and manages their solid waste.     Map B: Topographic Information 0 2.5 5 7.5 101.25 Miles Augusta-Richmond County AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH 50' Contours 10 1.3.3  Population    Augusta‐Richmond County has had a slow level of growth over the past several decades  according to the U.S. Census Bureau.  In 1980 the population of the County was 181,620, in  1990 the population was 189,719 and in 2000 the population was 199,175.  Population  projections were made for Augusta‐Richmond County based on an examination of these trends  over the last four decades and, more specifically an extension of the growth rates experienced  over the last twenty years. As related to this Census trend, Augusta‐Richmond County projects  a small population increase over the planning period.      The last U.S. Census in 2000 showed that Augusta‐Richmond County had a population of  199,175.  The Augusta‐Richmond County Planning Commission as part of their Augusta‐ Richmond County Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2004 provided population projections over a  20‐year period in 5‐year increments.  During the planning period an annual population growth  rate of 0.02% to 0.03% was applied for each of the municipalities (Augusta‐Richmond County,  Hephzibah, and Blythe) in Augusta‐Richmond County.   These population projections are shown  in Table 1‐1.    The population projections are based on the assumption that the City limits of the three  municipalities – Augusta‐Richmond County, Hephzibah, and Blythe ‐ will not change. Georgia  law prohibits municipal annexation within three miles of another municipality. Augusta‐ Richmond County shares a common border with both the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.  The  projections also assume that the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe will continue to account for a  relatively small percentage of the County's total population.     Augusta‐Richmond County’s population growth over the planning period is relatively low in  comparison to the other counties in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the  state of Georgia.  Counties included in the Augusta MSA are Columbia, McDuffie, and Burke in  Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield in South Carolina.    Augusta‐Richmond County is home to half of the military installation base at Fort Gordon which  includes the Signal Center, School and Army Medical Center.  In 2003, the Central Savannah  River Area (CSRA) Alliance for Fort Gordon conducted an Augusta Quality of Life report  highlighting several quality of life issues at the Fort. The primary purpose of the CSRA Alliance  for Fort Gordon is to demonstrate the potential for Fort Gordon to grow existing missions and  take on new missions. Additionally, the Alliance promotes economic development through  partnerships capitalizing on the information technology, communications and medical expertise  prominent at Fort Gordon.  The report stated that the base employed approximately 12,000  military and 5,000 civilian employees in 2003. During the next ten years, Fort Gordon is  expected to see an additional 7,000 to 10,000 jobs added to the base.  This expected growth  will come from the National Security Agency (NSA) relocation to the base as well as the  11 acquisition of missions becoming part of Fort Gordon through the Defense Base Realignment  and Closure Commission (BRAC) reassignments. These population numbers are not reflected or  included in the County’s population projections as the base is a separate government entity  serviced by it’s own rules, protocols and procedures.  Table 1‐1  Population Projections (for Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan)  Jurisdiction 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017  Augusta‐ Richmond  County 195,885      196,353       196,822      197,292     197,919     198,549     199,180      199,814      200,449     201,185     201,924  City of  Hephzibah 4,342      4,353       4,363      4,373     4,387     4,401     4,415      4,429      4,443     4,459     4,476  City of  Blythe 804      806       808      810     813     815     818      820      823     826     829  Total  Planning  Region 201,032      201,512       201,993      202,475     203,119     203,765     204,413      205,063      205,715     206,471     207,229  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; 2007‐2017 Projections by the Augusta‐Richmond County Planning Commission, October 2007  1.3.3.1 Seasonal Population Variation  Some areas of the State experience seasonal population variances such as an increase in  tourism, large student populations, and/or large annual events that affect the population a  municipality or County for a temporary or seasonal amount of time.  This population variance is  normally accompanied by an additional amount of waste generated thereby forcing the  municipality or County to make additional waste management decisions on how this waste is  handled.  At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County does not experience a seasonal population  variation due to tourism or large student populations that would affect their solid waste  management.   The County does however experience an annual one‐time event increase in population due to  the annual Masters Golf Tournament during the first full week in April, which is played at the  Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.  The County effectively handles the increased  amount of solid waste generated during this event with their contracted service providers.  In  all of the County’s solid waste collection contracts it is stated that in the full week proceeding,  during and after the Masters Golf Tournament, an unlimited amount of garbage will be  collected.  Several other departments within the Augusta‐Richmond County government  perform clean‐up and waste removal duties three to four weeks prior to the tournament.  12 1.3.3.2 Number of Households    Augusta‐Richmond County housing characteristics reflect the County’s history and early  development patterns.  Residential land uses cover approximately 28,000 acres at present. This  includes a mix of single‐family, site‐built residences at various densities, duplexes, apartments,  manufactured homes, and group quarters.  Augusta‐Richmond County accounts for 98% of all  the housing units within the County.    Overall Augusta‐Richmond County is mainly composed of single‐family households totaling  69,319 households or 79% of the County’s housing market.  Multi‐family housing which is  considered to be structures with 3 or more units comprises 21% of the housing market or  18,296 households.  Table 1‐2 outlines the single‐family and multi‐family households for the  Augusta‐Richmond County, City of Hephzibah and City of Blythe.      The detached single‐family, site‐built home continues to be the dominant type of housing unit  in the market, representing 61% of the total units in Augusta‐Richmond County in 2000.  In the  last twenty years a number of new apartment complexes have been built in the Augusta‐ Richmond County. In addition, the aging of the population and growth in “empty‐nesters” and  one‐person households has increased the demand for attached and semidetached units on  small lots.  Apartments (structures with 3 or more units) comprise almost 26% of the housing  stock. Mobile or manufactured homes account for 9% of the housing units.      Table 1‐2  Number of Single‐ and Multi‐Family Households   Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  Jurisdiction Year 2000   Single‐Family Multi‐Family  Augusta‐Richmond County 62,358 18,288  City of Hephzibah 1,385 8  City of Blythe 333 0  TOTAL PLANNING REGION 69,319 18,296  Source: US Census ‐ Census 2000 Summary File 3 (SF 3) ‐ Sample Data  Note: Single‐family households include 1‐2 unit homes and mobile homes.  Multi‐family households include 3+ unit homes.        13 1.3.4   Economic Activity  1.3.4.1 By SIC Code    Economic development is critical to the future of Augusta‐Richmond County. The creation of  jobs and investment in facilities and equipment generates the income needed to sustain the  community and attract additional development.   In 2006 the Georgia Department of Labor updated their Area Labor Profiles outlining the  number of businesses, number of employees that each business employs as well as weekly  wages for each of the employment sectors.  According to these updated Area Labor Profiles,  the largest business sector in Augusta‐Richmond County is the service sector, encompassing  39% of the businesses operating within the County.  Major employers in the service sector  include health care and related facilities, educational institutions and business service  establishments. Eight hospitals are the most visible component of the County's health care  industry while additional jobs are provided at clinics, nursing homes, laboratories, and other  health care practitioners. Major educational institutions providing employment include the  Medical College of Georgia, Paine College, Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College,  and the Richmond County Board of Education.  Accommodation, hospitality and food services  also make up a large portion of the service sector.    The second largest business sector operating in Augusta‐Richmond County is the retail trade  sector comprising 18% of the businesses operating within the County.  The third largest  business sector is comprised of finance, insurance and real estate which totals 10% of the  businesses operating within the County.  Table 1‐3 provides the number of businesses  operating in each of the SIC code business sectors.  Data was only available for Augusta‐ Richmond County as a whole, not for each of the individual municipalities within the County.  14 Table 1‐3  Businesses by SIC Code   Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  SIC Code Jurisdiction Number of Businesses (2006)    SIC Code A  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code A  Planning Area 11    SIC Code B  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code B  Planning Area 5    SIC Code C  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code C  Planning Area 428    SIC Code D  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code D  Planning Area 156    SIC Code E  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code E  Planning Area 116    SIC Code F  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code F  Planning Area 195    SIC Code G  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code G  Planning Area 866       15 SIC Code Jurisdiction Number of Businesses (2006)    SIC Code H  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code H  Planning Area 490    SIC Code I  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code I  Planning Area 1,898    SIC Code J  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code J  Planning Area 181    SIC Code K  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code K  Planning Area 436      Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles ‐ data from 2006.   1.3.4.2 Number of Employees by Sector    Augusta‐Richmond County has a diversified economy much like the surrounding counties that  make up the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  Employment is highest in the  service, public administration and retail trade sectors.  The data from the Georgia Department  of Labor indicate that these sectors account for approximately 77% of the total employment in  Augusta‐Richmond County.     The largest employment sector, the service sector employs 40,070 individuals within the  County or 40% of the population.  This sector includes health care and related facilities,  educational institutions and business service establishments.  Public administration makes up  the second largest employment sector, employing 24,981 individuals within the County or 25%.   This sector includes all individuals who work in local, state and federal government.  The third  largest employment sector is the retail trade sector employing 12% of the workforce or 11,994  individuals.  The majority of the retail trade establishments are located in the Augusta‐ Richmond County including grocery, drug, department, furniture, and general merchandise  stores.    16 Table 1‐4 provides the complete number of employees employed by each business within each  SIC code business sector.  Again data was only available for Augusta‐Richmond County as a  whole, not for each of the individual municipalities within the County.  Table 1‐4  Employment by Sector  Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  Industry Jurisdiction Number of Employees (2006)    Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries Planning Area Total 126    Mining  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Mining Planning Area Total 126    Construction  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Construction Planning Area Total 4,525    Manufacturing  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Manufacturing Planning Area Total 9,823    Transportation/Communications  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Transportation/Communications Planning Area Total 2,356    Wholesale Trade  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Wholesale Trade Planning Area Total 3,196       17 Industry Jurisdiction Number of Employees (2006)    Retail Trade  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Retail Trade Planning Area Total 11,994    Finance/Insurance/Real Estate  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Finance/Insurance/Real Estate Planning Area Total 3,652    Services  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Services Planning Area Total 40,070    Public Administration  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Public Administration Planning Area Total 24,981    Non‐classification  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Non‐classification Planning Area Total 51  Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles ‐ data from 2006.    Section 2   Waste Disposal Stream Analysis     The purpose of the Waste Disposal Stream Analysis section is to provide an inventory of waste  disposed within Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe by sector  (i.e. residential, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition debris) and the types of  waste being disposed (i.e. papers, plastics, metals, yard wastes, etc.).  The results of the waste  disposal stream analysis can be used to establish needs and goals for the remainder of the plan  as well as guide local government decision‐making regarding current and future solid waste  management services and facility needs.  The data also provides a basis for creating,  implementing, and managing programs to assist the County as well as the State of Georgia in  achieving a reduction in the amount of municipal solid waste disposed.   18 2.1 Inventory of Waste Disposed     Augusta‐Richmond County maintains current records of all solid waste disposed of within the  County as it owns and operates the only permitted, municipal solid waste landfill, located at  4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Augusta‐Richmond County has three private contracted  haulers that collect residential municipal solid waste within the Residential Service Area that is  delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.  The Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have  private haulers that collect their municipal solid waste on an individual subscription basis with  residents and deliver the waste to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.  Private haulers who  pick up commercial, industrial and construction and demolition debris (C&D) within the County  also deliver it to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill. Several private haulers as well as public  collection operations from neighboring cities and counties deliver their solid waste to the  Augusta‐Richmond County landfill.  Additionally all waste collected on the Fort Gordon base is  transferred to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.     The Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department provided the data that populates Table  2‐1 which highlights all the waste disposed at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill by sector.   At this time, the Landfill only categorizes data in the residential and commercial waste sectors.   The residential waste total for 2007 was 65,298 tons and includes all municipal solid wastes,  C&D and special wastes from the residential sector collected from Augusta‐Richmond County’s  residential service area.  The commercial waste total for 2007 was 313,469 tons and includes all  municipal solid wastes, C&D, industrial and special wastes from both the in‐county and out‐of‐ county commercial sector.  At this time the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill does not  delineate in‐county or out‐of‐county commercial waste separately.  The Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill estimates that approximately 66% (or two‐thirds) of the waste from the  commercial sector is generated within Augusta‐Richmond County and is considered to be “in‐ county” waste.  The remaining 34% (or one‐third) of the waste from the commercial sector is  estimated to be generated outside of Augusta‐Richmond County and is considered to be “out‐ of‐county” waste.  In 2007 the County collected 16,239 tons of yard waste.  All yard waste  delivered to the Landfill was ground and/or chipped into mulch or inert landfilled.  The County  at this time does not quantify how many tons of yard waste is ground/chipped for mulch or  inert landfilled, but they estimate that 75% (approximately 12,179 tons) of this material is  ground/chipped for mulch and is used for erosion control at the landfill as well as other Public  Services projects within the County.  The remaining 25% (approximately 4,060 tons) of these  yard wastes are inert landfilled at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill site.  The Augusta‐ Richmond County Landfill also accepted for disposal approximately 1,606 tons of asbestos  during 2007.        19 Table 2‐1  Waste Disposed by Sector (Tons per Year)  2007    Jurisdiction Residential Commercial Industrial C&D Yard  Trimmings  Etc.  (Asbestos) TOTAL  WASTE  DISPOSED  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction2  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  City of  Hephzibah  City of  Blythe  Total  Planning  Area  65,2981 313,4692 DNA DNA ~4,0603 1,606 384,433  Source: Data provided by the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department  1 The residential waste total includes all municipal solid wastes, C&D and special wastes in the total for the planning area. Currently Augusta‐ Richmond County does not break out their municipal solid waste, C&D, and industrial wastes separately.  2 The commercial waste total includes municipal solid wastes, C&D, industrial wastes and special wastes for both “in‐county” and “out‐of‐ county” commercial waste delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill. Currently Augusta‐Richmond County does not break out their  municipal solid waste, C&D, and industrial wastes for either in‐county or out‐of‐county commercial entities separately.    3 The County at this time does not quantify how many tons of yard wastes are ground/chipped for mulch or inert landfilled, but they estimate  that 75% of this material is ground/chipped.  The remaining 25% of these yard wastes are inert landfilled       2.1.1 Waste Characterization    Identifying the type of waste that is currently being disposed in Georgia’s landfills can play a  critical role in solid waste system planning and design.  This type of information can be used to  identify materials to target for additional diversion and can serve as a baseline for measuring  progress.      The Georgia Department of Community Affairs hired a consulting firm to perform a multi‐ phase, statewide municipal solid waste characterization study to better understand the  composition of solid waste being disposed in Georgia.  The purpose of this study was to prepare  information that could be used by cities and counties across Georgia to estimate the  composition of their disposed municipal solid waste streams.  In 2005 the Georgia Statewide  Waste Characterization Study was published.  As part of this characterization study the  Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill was selected as a sorting location to determine waste  stream composition.  Table 2‐2 provides actual data collected during the non‐weighted average  aggregate composition performed in the spring of 2004 at the Augusta‐Richmond County  20 Landfill.  During the landfill study 41 samples were taken (13 commercial and 28 residential) to  determine the following waste stream composition average percentages.     Although Augusta‐Richmond County is submitting a multi‐jurisdictional plan, data was not  available for the individual areas of Augusta‐Richmond County, and the Cities of Hephzibah and  Blythe specifically.  Table 2‐2 represents data for the entire County at the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill.        Table 2‐2  Waste Composition  Augusta‐Richmond County – 2004      % of Waste Disposed    Material Group Material Categories Residential Commercial/  Institutional  Industrial Average  Paper           Newspaper         Data Not Available  7.4%  Corrugated Cardboard 6.1%  Office 1.9%  Magazine/Glossy 3.1%  Paperboard 6.1%  Mixed (recyclable) 3.4%  Other (non‐recyclable) 6.6%  Total Paper      34.6%  Plastic    #1 PET Bottles         Data Not Available  1.7%  #2 HDPE Bottles 1.2%  #3‐#7 Bottles 0.3%  Expanded Polystyrene 2.1%  Film Plastic 8.6%  Other Rigid Plastic 4.4%  Total Plastic     18.3%  Glass Clear     Data Not Available  2.5%  Green 0.7%  Amber 1.7%  Other 0.4%  Total Glass     5.3%  21   % of Waste Disposed    Material Group Material Categories Residential Commercial/  Institutional  Industrial Average  Metal     Steel Cans     Data Not Available  2.0%  Aluminum Cans 0.9%  Other Ferrous 1.2%  Other Non‐Ferrous 0.8%  Total Metal      5.0%  Organics Yard Waste         Data Not Available  3.4%  Wood (non‐ C&D) 1.2%  Food Waste 13.9%  Textiles 6.2%  Diapers 3.0%  Fines 2.8%  Other Organics 1.2%  Total Organics      31.9%  Construction  and Demolition  Drywall       Data Not Available  0.0%  Wood 1.1%  Inerts 1.1%  Carpet 0.3%  Other C&D 0.3%  Total C&D      2.9%  Inorganics Televisions       Data Not Available  0.1%  Computers 0.2%  Other Electronics 0.6%  Tires 0.0%  HHW 0.6%  Other Inorganics 0.7%  Total Inorganics      2.1%  Source:  Data provided to Augusta‐Richmond County by RW Beck as part of the 2005 Georgia Statewide Waste Characterization Study (Georgia  Department of Community Affairs and RW Beck.  Actual percentages are from a non‐weighted average aggregate composition completed in the  spring 2004 at Augusta‐Richmond Landfill.  22 2.1.2  Unique Conditions and/or Seasonal Variations  Some areas of the State experience unique conditions or seasonal variations in population that  affect their quantities of materials for disposal.  Augusta‐Richmond County at this time does not  experience any unique conditions, shifts in manufacturing, landfill bans or seasonal variations in  population that would affect their quantities of materials for disposal.      The County does however experience an annual one‐time event increase in population due to  the annual Masters Golf Tournament during the first full week in April, which is played at the  Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.  The County effectively handles the increased  amount of solid waste generated during this event with their contracted service providers.  In  all of the County’s solid waste collection contracts it is stated that in the full week proceeding,  during and after the Masters Golf Tournament, an unlimited amount of Garbage will be  collected. Several other departments within Augusta‐Richmond County perform clean‐up and  waste removal duties three to four weeks prior to the tournament.  2.1.3  Waste Generating Disasters    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers. The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use collection and disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal  is a major component of every disaster recovery operation.     Some of the debris‐generating natural disasters most likely to hit Augusta‐Richmond County  include flooding from the Savannah River, tornados, ice storms and hurricanes.  Much of the  debris generated from these natural disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building materials, and  green wastes, such as trees and shrubs, make up most of this disaster debris volume. Most of  this waste could be recycled or reused into useful commodities or inert landfilled.    In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Agency  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  In addition to the LEOP,  the County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which  outlines the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments which would be  involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.  23 2.2 Projections of Waste to be Disposed    Projections of the amount of waste to be disposed within Augusta‐Richmond County have been  delineated in Table 2‐3 as a product of how the waste enters the Augusta‐Richmond County  Landfill.  Since the Landfill accepts commercial sector waste from both in‐county and out‐of  county entities (and the Landfill does not separate these tonnages), we have made adaptations  to Table 2‐3 to accommodate this information.      The volume of solid waste generated within Augusta‐Richmond County is directly dependent on  population size.  Previously shown in Table 1.1, Augusta‐Richmond County’s population is  expected to slightly increase from 201,032 in 2007 to 207,229 in 2017.  This increase in  population will increase the amount of solid waste generated.  The residential solid waste  projections were based on the per capita waste generation for each year.    Augusta‐Richmond County has several residential recycling enhancement programs that will be  laid out during the planning period to help reduce the amount of waste disposed in the Landfill.   Table 2‐3 shows a slow increase in solid waste disposed until 2011 when new curbside  collection contracts will be put into place.  The County plans to reduce the twice a week waste  collection service to a once a week waste collection service while continuing the once a week  recycling collection service to all residents within the residential service area.  The County also  plans to promote the distribution of the 65‐gallon wheeled carts as well as informational flyers  and additional forms of education which will also help increase recycling rates.  The County  plans to evaluate the use of an incentive based recycling collection program that could boost  recycling rates while lowering waste disposal.  Additional decreases in solid waste disposal have  been projected after 2013, but are dependent upon the feasibility of the incentive based  program.      Since the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill accepts commercial sector waste from both in‐ county and out‐of‐county entities (and waste totals are not collected separately), we have  delineated estimates for both categories in Table 2‐3.  Again the Landfill estimates that 66% (or  two‐thirds) of the commercial sector waste brought to the Landfill is generated within Augusta‐ Richmond County.  The remaining 34% (or one‐third) is estimated from out‐of‐county  commercial sectors.  For the purpose of these commercial waste projections, the volume of  solid waste generated within this commercial sector is directly dependent on the amount of  employees working in the business sector.  For in‐county estimates, projections were based on  the fact that in 2006 there were approximately 100,900 employees working within the business  sector in Augusta‐Richmond County.  It was assumed there would be a standard 1.5% increase  in employment over the planning period for Augusta‐Richmond County.  For out‐of‐county  estimates, projections were based employment numbers within the business sector for the  surrounding counties of McDuffie, Thompson and Dearing, Columbia, Screven, Jenkins and  Washington.  It was assumed there would be a standard 1.3% increase in employment over the  24 planning period for the previously listed counties. The commercial solid waste projections were  based on the employee per capita waste generation for each year.    Augusta‐Richmond County also has several commercial recycling enhancement programs that  will be laid out during the planning period to help reduce the amount of waste disposed in the  Landfill.  Table 2‐3 slows in increase in solid waste disposal until 2010 when the County plans to  enact a multi‐family and commercial recycling program.  In 2009, the County will evaluate  adding a front‐load dumpster recycling collection route and, if feasible, will plan to add an  additional collection route each year.  In 2010, the County will evaluate implementing a multi‐ family recycling program with three collection routes and, if feasible, in 2013 these multi‐family  units will join the residential curbside collection incentive based recycling program.  Both of  these programs are expected to increase recycling rates and diversion as well as reduce solid  waste for disposal.  These projections recognize that private haulers have and will continue to  pick up recyclables from commercial sector entities, but these recycling totals are not included  in the projections as the volumes are unknown.      All commercial recycling enhancement programs will only effect the in‐county commercial  waste projections.  Out‐of‐county waste projections are expected to increase over the planning  period.        25 Table 2‐3  Waste Disposal Projections   Multi‐ Jurisdictional Plan  Jurisdiction Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  City of  Hephzibah  City of  Blythe  Residential  Waste 65,298 63,954 62,610 59,767 50,386 47,478 44,571 41,664 38,758 38,900 39,043 In‐County  Commercial  Waste 208,979 212,114 213,296 211,611 210,203 208,844 207,459 206,125 204,842 204,356 203,923 Out‐of‐ County  Waste 104,490 126,786 149,082 171,379 193,675 196,230 198,813 201,425 204,066 206,736 209,668 Inert Waste 5,665 5,679 5,692 5,706 5,724 5,742 5,760 5,779 5,797 5,818 5,840 TOTAL  TONS 384,432 408,532 430,680 448,462 459,988 458,294 456,603 454,992 453,463 455,811 458,474 Source: “Current Year” data provided by Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department Landfill data.  Year 1 through Year 10 projections provided by Resource Recycling Systems  26 2.3 Per Capita MSW Disposal Reduction Goal    To account for population growth in Augusta‐Richmond County, the amount of solid waste  disposed is evaluated on a per capita, per day basis.  Again, the volume of solid waste  generated is directly dependent on the County’s population.  The Solid Waste Management  Plan for the State of Georgia (adopted in 2006) states that the per capita disposal rate in the  State’s municipal solid landfills was 7.39 pounds per person, per day in fiscal year 2004.    In Section 2.2, we outlined solid waste projections for the residential sector, in‐county  commercial sector, out‐of‐county commercial sector and inert wastes in Table 2‐3.  For the  purpose of this section as we discuss the per capita waste disposal, we will only be projecting  the per capita waste disposal rate for in‐county wastes.  Table 2‐4 outlines this per capita waste  disposal rate.  During 2007, residents within Augusta‐Richmond County on average disposed of  1.36 tons of waste per year or 7.45 pounds per person, per day.  At the end of the planning  period, the average resident will dispose of 1.17 tons of waste per year or 6.4 pounds per  person, per day.  This per capita disposal rate will decrease over the planning period as the  County institutes their residential and commercial recycling enhancement programs as  described in Section 2.2.    When developing the percent increase in per capita disposed from the base year, the base year  for Augusta‐Richmond County was 1993.  During this year, 1,300 tons of solid waste was  disposed in the Landfill.  It was decided that this solid waste disposal number did not accurately  describe the current waste disposal in Augusta‐Richmond County.  The percent increase in per  capita disposed was then calculated off the 2007 solid waste number of 279,942 tons of in‐ county waste.          27 Table 2‐4  Waste Disposed Target for Planning Period  Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan   Base  Year  1993  Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Augusta‐Richmond County                 Population/Projected  Population DNA 195,885 196,353 196,822 197,292 197,919 198,549 199,180 199,814 200,449 201,185 201,924  Tons Disposed  Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  City of Hephzibah               Population/Projected  Population DNA 4,342 4,353 4,363 4,373 4,387 4,401 4,415 4,429 4,443 4,459 4,476  Tons Disposed  Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  City of Blythe               Population/Projected  Population N/A 804 806 808 810 813 815 818 820 823 826 829  Tons Disposed Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  28  Base  Year  1993  Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  Total for Planning Area               Population/Projected  Population 192,005 201,032 201,512 201,993 202,475 203,119 203,765 204,413 205,063 205,715 206,471 207,229  Tons Disposed – In County  Only 1,300 279,942 281,746 281,598 277,083 266,312 262,064 257,790 253,567 249,396 249,075 248,806 Per Capita Tons Disposed 0.01  1.36 1.37 1.37 1.34 1.28 1.26 1.23 1.21 1.18 1.18 1.17 Increase in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 0.7%0%‐2.2%‐4.5% ‐1.6%‐2.4%‐1.6%‐2.5%0%‐0.8%  Source: Resource Recycling Systems projections.        29 Section 3   Waste Reduction Element  The purpose of the Waste Reduction Element section is to inventory, describe and assess the  waste reduction programs implemented throughout Augusta‐Richmond County.  All public and  private programs and facilities are inventoried for source reduction, recycling,  composting/mulching and special material handling.  These programs are then assessed to  determine if they are targeting the appropriate waste generating sector and waste stream as  well as contributing to the achievement of the State of Georgia’s waste disposal reduction  effort helping to mitigate any potential environmental risk.    3.1 Inventory of Waste Reduction Programs  3.1.1 Source Reduction  Source reduction and reuse programs are by nature difficult to inventory since they are actions  that lead to the avoidance or prevention of waste generated for recycling or disposal.  Source  reduction can include reducing the amount of solid waste generated at the source, redesigning  products/packaging to use less materials, voluntary human behavior change which results in  the selection of products and materials which last longer or reduce the amount of materials  discarded and increasing the durability/reusability of materials to result in longer lasting  products.  At this time Augusta‐Richmond County supports and promotes four local non‐profits that help  divert solid waste from the landfill through their source reduction and reuse efforts.  Augusta  Urban Ministries accepts furniture and household items that are then given and reused for  families in need of assistance.  The County houses four Goodwill Industry stores that accept  furniture, household items, clothing and shoes.  These items are later resold to the general  public and families in need.  The County also has three Salvation Army resale stores that accept  furniture, household items, clothing, shoes and cars that are resold to the general public and  families in need.  A Habitat for Humanity ReStore is also located within the County and accepts  used/new building materials and tools that are reused in Habitat for Humanity community  building projects and are also resold to the general public.   3.1.2 Recycling  Waste reduction and recycling activities are available to residents in Augusta‐Richmond County  and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe, just in different capacities.  Table 3‐1 outlines all the  recycling programs that are available to these residents within Augusta‐Richmond County.  30 Table 3‐1   Recycling Programs in Planning Area     Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Curbside  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  January 2007 – July  2007 – 62,000  households   Advanced  Disposal,  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inland Services  Corporation  Commingled  recycling stream  (cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals)  336 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  January –  February 2007)  Curbside  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  August 2007 to  present ‐ 62,000  households (total  between 3 haulers ‐  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling and Inland  Services Corporation)  Advanced  Disposal,  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inland Services  Corporation  Single stream  recycling  (cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals)  605 (total for all  3 haulers  August ‐  December  2007)  Curbside  Recycling  City of Blythe Potential of 333  households – based  on subscription  service, residents  choose hauler of  choice  Private haulers Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  Curbside  Recycling  City of  Hephzibah  Potential of 1,385  households – based  on subscription  service, residents  choose hauler of  choice  Private haulers Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  Courtesy  Drop‐off  Center at  Landfill Site  (Late 2008)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  and businesses  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  31 Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Drop‐off  Trailers ‐  Aluminum  Cans  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  can drop‐off  aluminum cans in the  provided trailers at  the Doctors Hospital  Burn Center and  local fire stations at  the following  locations – Richmond  Hill Rd., Windsor  Spring Rd., Old  Waynesboro Rd.,  Walton Way Ext.  Hauling  coordinated by  the  Southeastern  Firefighters  Burn  Foundation  Aluminum cans Data Not  Available  Enclosed  Roll‐off  Drop‐off  Locations   Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  can drop‐off  newspapers and  magazines in the  provided dumpsters  at the following  locations – McBean  Community Center,  Publix (Washington  Rd.), Publix (Fury’s  Ferry Rd.), St. Teresa  Catholic Church, Holy  Trinity Catholic  Church and  Municipal Building  parking lot.  Smurfit‐Stone,  Sonoco, and   SP Recycling  Corp.   Newspapers and  magazines  Data Not  Available  Private  Entity  Drop‐off  (reuse)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents Goodwill  Industries,  Salvation Army,  Augusta Urban  Ministries, and  Habitat for  Humanity  Used furniture,  household items,  clothing, shoes, and  building materials  (see Table 3‐2 for  more details)  Data Not  Available                     32 Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Private  Entity  Drop‐off  (direct  recovery)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents Advance Auto  Parts, Jiffy  Lube, Publix,  Circuit City,  Best Buy,  Staples, Office  Max and Office  Depot  Used motor oil,  antifreeze, plastic  bags, Styrofoam,  rechargeable  batteries, ink jet  cartridges, cell  phones, and  electronic wastes  (see Table 3‐2 for  more details)   Data Not  Available  Business  Recycling  Program  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All interested  businesses within the  County  Private haulers Cardboard Data Not  Available  Source: Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department   Recycling began in the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County in August 2000  with a source separated collection program.  Over the years the program evolved to a  commingled collection program and later in 2007 to a single stream program.  During 2007 the  residents within the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County had access to two  different curbside recycling programs.  At the beginning of 2007, residents in the residential  service area had access to a weekly commingled curbside recycling program complete with 18‐ gallon bins collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2  plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling.  Augusta‐Richmond County  established contracts with private collection companies for these curbside recycling collection  services.  All recyclables collected from this commingled curbside program were sent to the  North Augusta Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).  The North Augusta (MRF) documented 336  tons of commingled recyclables collected from January to February 2007.   Residents in the residential service area within Augusta‐Richmond County transferred to a  single‐stream curbside program starting in August 2007 which continues to the present.  As  part of this new program, residents are available to call the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid  Waste office to request a 65‐gallon wheeled cart for their single stream recycling.  Residents  have access to a weekly, single‐stream curbside recycling program complete with either their  original 18‐gallon bin (as part of the previous program) or 65‐gallon wheeled cart (as requested  by the resident) collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling. To date, Augusta‐Richmond  County has distributed approximately 7,000, 65‐gallon wheeled carts for recycling.  Augusta‐ Richmond County currently provides these services through contracts with three private  33 collection companies (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services  Corporation) for these curbside collection services.  Recyclables are collected from residents  living in apartments (up to four units), condominiums (up to four units), attached housing (up to  four units – duplex, triplex and quadraplex), mobile homes and mobile home parks (up to ten  units).  All recyclables collected from this single‐stream curbside program are being sent to  Pratt Industries and SP Recycling Corporation for processing.  During the time period from  August to December 2007, 605 tons of recyclables were collected from approximately 62,000  households located within the residential service area.           The rural areas of Augusta as well as the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have access to curbside  recycling services through a subscription basis with private haulers within Augusta‐Richmond  County.  It is not known how many households have curbside recycling services or the amount  of recyclables that are collected as the service is provided on an individual residential basis  therefore the quantities are difficult to quantify.  Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center for garbage and recyclables at  the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents  will be able to drop off their cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling, as well as their municipal  solid waste, scrap tires and yard waste.  The Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be  complete in late 2008.  County residents have access to aluminum can recycling trailers located throughout the County  benefiting the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.  County residents can also recycle  their newspapers and magazines at several enclosed roll‐off drop‐off sites within the County  operated by private collection companies.    The County also has several non‐profits and businesses that accept a range of materials for  reuse or recycling.  Table 3‐2 outlines these non‐profits and businesses and the materials they  accept for recycling or reuse.  34 Table 3‐2  Business that Accept Recyclables from the Planning Area     Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Advance Auto Parts 2112 Lumpkin Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 2522 Tobacco Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 1933 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 3602 Peach Orchard Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 3504 Wrightsboro Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 5140 Wrightsboro Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 2522 Tobacco Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 4483 Columbia Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 4018 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advanced Disposal  Service 5734 Columbia Rd. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel and tin  Augusta Disposal and  Recycling, Inc.  851 Triangle Industrial  Ct.  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel and tin  Augusta Industrial  Services 15 Lovers Lane Entire  Planning Area Commercial Waste oil recovery  Augusta Steel and  Metal Company, Inc. 1468 Gordon Hwy Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Nonferrous metals  (copper, brass, lead,  stainless steel, aluminum  cans, scrap aluminum,  radiators and air  conditioner coils)  35   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Augusta Urban  Ministries 303 Hale St. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture and  household items (non‐ profit reuse)  Best Buy 3667 Walton Way Ext Entire  Planning Area Residential  Ink jet cartridges, cell  phones and rechargeable  batteries  Bricko Farms, Inc. 824 Sand Bar Ferry Rd. Entire  Planning Area Commercial Yard trimmings, wood,  leaves, cow, cricket and  horse manure  Campbell Recycling 250 Dan Bowles Rd. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Batteries, aluminum,  brass, copper, stainless  steel, radiators and  nonferrous metals  Circuit City 239 Robert C Daniel Jr.  Parkway  Entire  Planning Area Residential Cell phones and  rechargeable batteries  CMC Augusta 1890 Old Savannah  Road  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Ferrous and nonferrous  metals (including cars and  auto parts)  Environmental  Alternatives 50 Eagle Pointe Ct. Entire  Planning Area Commercial Light bulbs  Goodwill Industries 2807 Wylds Rd Ext Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 3120 Peach Orchard Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 330 Furys Ferry Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 2807 Wylds Rd Ext Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Habitat for Humanity  ReStore 1002 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Building materials and  tools (new or used – non‐ profit reuse)    36   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Jiffy Lube 1642 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 3346 Wrightsboro Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 216 Bobby Jones  Expressway  Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2028 Windsor Spring Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 4405 Washingotn Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2734 Washington Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2802 Regency Blvd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2506A Tobacco Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Newell Recycling 960 Molly Pond Rd Entire  Planning Area Commercial Ferrous and nonferrous  metals    Office Depot    3675 Walton Way Ext.    Entire  Planning Area    Residential  E‐waste (computers,  monitors, laptops,  desktop printers, faxes,  telephones, cameras,  VCR’s, DVD players, cords,  cables, keyboards, mice  and speakers), ink and  toner cartridges, cell  phones and rechargeable  batteries  37   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Office Max 4221 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential Ink and toner cartridges,  and cell phone batteries  Publix Super Markets 4274 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Paper bags, plastic bags  and styrofoam egg  containers  Publix Super Markets 2816 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Paper bags, plastic bags  and styrofoam egg  containers  Salvation Army 1384 Greene Street Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used clothing and  household items & used  vehicles for auction (non‐ profit reuse)  Salvation Army 2818 Peach Orchard Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used vehicles for auction  Salvation Army 1507 North Leg Road Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  & used vehicles for  auction (non‐profit reuse)  Shaw Industries, Inc. 1419 Columbia Nitrogen  Drive  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Post consumer nylon 6  carpet  Shear‐Wood Inc 2348 Gordon Hwy Entire  Planning Area    Residential  and  Commercial Yard waste and yard  trimmings  Smurfit‐Stone Recycling 1311 Walker St Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics, plastic  film, ferrous and  nonferrous metals  Sonoco 1525 Government St Entire  Planning Area Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  magazines, mixed paper,  office paper  38   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Staples 246 Robert C Daniel Jr.  Parkway  Entire  Planning Area Residential  E‐waste (computers,  monitors, laptops,  desktop printers, faxes,  keyboards, mice and  speakers), ink and toner  cartridges, cell phones  and rechargeable  batteries  The Battery Box 128 Sand Bar Ferry Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Batteries and lead metal   Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department list of local recycling businesses, the Georgia Recycling Markets Directory, and the  2007‐2008 Augusta AT&T Yellow Pages phonebook.  39 3.1.2.1 Recycling Facilities  The recycling processing facilities listed in Table 3‐3 serve the residents and businesses within  Augusta‐Richmond County.  During 2007 two different recycling processing facilities were used for all recyclables collected  in the curbside recycling program.  The North Augusta Material Recovery Facility located in  North Augusta, South Carolina processed the recyclables collected from the commingled  curbside recycling program from January to July 2007.  In August 2007, Augusta‐Richmond  County moved to a single stream curbside collection program.  All recyclables collected in this  curbside program are being direct hauled to the Augusta‐Richmond County leased Waste  Management, Inc. Transfer Station facility located in Augusta, Georgia. From this Transfer  Station, the materials are transported to both Pratt Industries and SP Recycling Corporation  both located in Atlanta, Georgia for processing. The County is currently constructing a Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area which, upon completion in late 2008, will begin accepting all recyclable  materials collected through the curbside program.     Augusta‐Richmond County is using Newell Recycling for all the scrap metals and white goods  collected at the Landfill and through the residential bulky waste curbside collection program.   During 2007, 95 tons of scrap metal were collected and delivered to Newell Recycling for scrap  metal processing.  The County uses Ridge Recycling for all the scrap tires collected at the  Landfill site.  During 2007, 285 tons of residential tires were collected and delivered to Ridge  Recycling for shredding and processing.  40 Table 3‐3   Recycling Facilities     Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  CMC Augusta Scrap Metal  Processors   Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial,  Industrial,  Demolition  Contractors,  Scrap Dealers  and Car  Crushers  Ferrous, nonferrous  metals and white  goods  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Fort Gordon  Recycling  Center  Material  Recovery  Facility  U.S. Army Fort Gordon  U.S. Army Base  Residential and  Institutional  Paper, cardboard,  plastics, metals, and  clear glass  Estimate  3,000  Estimate  10  Unknown  Newell  Recycling  Scrap Metal  Processor  Sharon  Newell  Shirley  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial,  Industrial,  Demolition  Contractors,  Scrap Dealers  and Car  Crushers  Ferrous, nonferrous  metals and white  goods  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  41 Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  North  Augusta  Regional  Material  Recovery  Facility  Material  Recovery  Facility  City of  North  Augusta  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  (processed  materials prior  to August 2007)  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper, office paper, #1  and #2 plastics, glass  (clear, brown, and  green), aluminum,  steel and tin  17,1182 150 Unknown  facility has  not reached  capacity  Pratt  Industries  Material  Recovery  Facility  Anthony  Pratt  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper, office paper, #1  and #2 plastics, glass  (clear, brown, and  green), aluminum,  steel and tin  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Ridge  Recycling  Scrap Tire  Processor  Jeff Kindale Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial  and Industrial  Scrap tires 30,000 150 Facility has  not reached  capacity  estimate 250  Smurfit‐ Stone  Corporation  Packaging  Company,  Material  Recovery  Facility  Nationwide  Corporation  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and #2  plastics  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  42 Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  Sonoco Material  Recovery  Facility  Harris  DeLoach  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers, and  magazines  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  SP Recycling  Corporation  Material  Recovery  Facility and  Paper  Processor  SP  Newsprint  Company  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper and office paper  35,000 180 Estimate  360‐400  DNA = Data Not Available  1 Based on actual number of days facility operated during year.  2 North Augusta MRF could not break out recycling and waste numbers.  The 17,118 tons included in the table is both their processing total for waste and recycling together.   Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department, website search and phone calls to each of the recycling processors 43 3.1.3 Yard Trimmings Programs and Facilities     In 1996, the State of Georgia banned yard trimmings from lined municipal solid waste (MSW)  landfills as part of an effort to extend landfill disposal capacity.  After this ban was put into  place each City, County and solid waste management authority was required to impose  restrictions on yard trimmings generated in or disposed within their jurisdiction.  Table 3‐4  outlines all yard trimming programs operating in Augusta‐Richmond County.    All residents within Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area have access to a weekly  yard trimming curbside collection program collecting leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush,  flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other biodegradable materials.  These yard trimmings or  yard waste are either bundled or placed in open top cans or Kraft brown paper bags and left at  the curb for collection.  These curbside yard trimming collection services are provided by  Augusta‐Richmond County through contracts with the same private collection companies  (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services Corporation) that  provide waste and recycling collection services for the County.  During 2007, 10,551 tons of  yard trimmings were collected through this curbside yard trimming program from  approximately 62,000 households. All yard wastes delivered to the Landfill were  ground/chipped into mulch or inert landfilled.  The County at this time does not quantify how  many tons of yard wastes are ground/chipped for mulch or inert landfilled, but they estimate  that 75% of this material is ground/chipped for mulch which is used for erosion control at the  landfill and other Public Services projects throughout the County.  The remaining 25% of these  yard wastes are inert landfilled at the Augusta‐Richmond Landfill site.  At this time, the  residents of rural Augusta and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe do not have access to  curbside yard trimming collection services through private collection haulers. In 2007, an  additional 5,688 tons of yard trimmings and inert materials were collected at the Landfill site.     Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center at the Augusta‐Richmond County  Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents will be able to drop off their  leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other  biodegradable materials for mulching.  The Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be  complete in late 2008.    There are several private tree and landscaping entities that operate within Augusta‐Richmond  County.  Many of these entities provide yard trimmings/yard waste removal and collection  services to residential, commercial and industrial locations throughout the County.  These  private entities either chip or mulch these yard wastes for later resale or dispose of them in  inert landfills.  It is not known at this time how much of this material is either mulched or inert  landfilled from these entities.  Additionally some residents may utilize backyard composting for  their yard trimmings.  At this time there are no quantities available to report.   44 Table 3‐4  Yard Trimmings Programs  (2007)   Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Public  Services  Department –  Trees &  Landscape  Division  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Magnolia  leaves,  grass  clippings,  limbs, and  brush  900 tons    Unknown Magnolia leaves and  grass clippings go to  Bricko Farms, Inc.    Limbs and brush go to  Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Inert Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Public  Services  Department –  Roads &  Maintenance  Division  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  and land  clearing  debris  2200 tons  Unknown Materials go to  Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Inert Landfill  45 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Advanced Waste  Systems  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off  –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)  Unknown Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Augusta Waste  Disposal &  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)   Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  46 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Inland Services  Corporation  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)   Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Collected at  Landfill Site  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  5,688 tons    Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Private  tree/landscaping  entities  Private entities Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris  N/A  Inert landfilling  47 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Private  tree/landscaping  entities  Private entities Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris  N/A  On‐site  mulching/grinding for  retail sale  Residential  backyard  composting  Individual  residents  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  and limbs  N/A  Backyard composting  * R – Residential, C – Commercial, I – Industrial, CD – Construction & Demolition, IN – Institutional   Source: Augusta‐Richmond Solid Waste Department  48 3.1.4   Items Requiring Special Handling  Electronics, household hazardous waste, lead acid batteries, tires and white goods are all  considered items that require special management procedures to deal with their disposal or  recycling.  Table 3‐5 provides an inventory of all the programs that Augusta‐Richmond County  has to deal with these special wastes.  Table 3‐5   Management of Special Materials      Material Targeted  Sector(s)1  Management Strategy Final Disposition  of Material(s)  Electronics R Two coordinated annual one‐day collection events  with the Central Savannah River Area Environmental  Science Education Cooperative.  Computers and other  electronic waste is collected and recycled.  Beginning  in late 2008, electronics will be collected at Augusta‐ Richmond County Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area.   Private recycler  dismantles  electronics and  parts and metals  are sold.  White Goods R All residents within the residential service area within  Augusta‐Richmond County can place their white  goods and other scrap metals at the curb for  collection and recycling.   Metals are sent to  Newell Recycling  for processing  and recycling.  White Goods CD, I, C Commercial and industrial entities hire private  contractors/haulers to pick up their white goods and  other scrap metals.  Metals are  processed and  recycled.  Tires R All residents within the residential service area within  Augusta‐Richmond County can place their scrap tires  at the curb for collection and recycling.  Additionally  the Landfill accepts scrap tires from all Augusta‐ Richmond County departments for recycling.  Scrap tires are  sent to Ridge  Recycling for  processing and  recycling.  Additional  Special  Handling  Materials  R All Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of  Hephzibah and City of Blythe residents will be able to  drop‐off used motor oil, automotive fluids, and  batteries at the Augusta‐Richmond County Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area in late 2008.  Will be sent to  private recyclers.  1 R= Residential, I=Industrial, C=Commercial, CD= C&D  Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department    The Central Savannah River Area Environmental Science Education Cooperative coordinates and  manages two one‐day collection events each year for the collection of computers and  electronic wastes.  At each event, the Cooperative on average collects 22,000 pounds of  49 computers and electronic waste.  The materials are sent to Creative Recycling in Atlanta,  Georgia and later processed in Tampa, Florida.  Creative Recycling dismantles these electronics  for parts and metals which are later resold.  There are several other additional private entities  within the County that accept electronics for recycling.  See Table 3‐2 for a list of businesses  that accept these materials.  Augusta‐Richmond County accepts white goods as well as other metals through their  contracted residential curbside collection program and at the Landfill.  All residents within  Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area can put these materials as well as tires out  as bulky waste.  The contracted private haulers bring these materials to the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill where they are sorted for recycling and waste.  These white goods and other  metals are sent to Newell Recycling for processing and recycling.  During 2007, 95 tons of white  goods and scrap metals were collected as part of the curbside collection program as well as at  the Landfill. Additionally, many private contractors and haulers operate within the County that  pick‐up and process white goods and other scrap metals from commercial and industrial  entities.  Augusta‐Richmond County also accepts scrap tires as part of their contracted curbside  collection program from residents within the residential service area and at the Landfill.  The  scrap tires are sent to Ridge Recycling for shredding, processing and recycling.  During 2007,  285 tons of tires were collected for recycling.  At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County does not have a program to handle household  hazardous wastes or lead acid batteries.  When the County’s new Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area opens in late 2008, batteries will be collected for recycling.  Several private entities accept  rechargeable batteries for recycling; see Table 3‐2 for a list of these businesses.     3.2 Disaster Debris Management – Waste Reduction Strategy    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers.  The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal is a major  component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural  disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs,  make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled or reused  into useful commodities or inert landfilled.  The Augusta‐Richmond County plan, relying on  consolidation sites, provides opportunities for recycling as follows.  In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  50 coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Agency  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  In addition to the LEOP,  the County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which will  outline the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments that would be  involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.    The current practice calls for Augusta‐Richmond County to partner with the County’s  Department of Public Services and the Corrections Institutions to mobilize inmate forces, as  well as any additional Augusta‐Richmond County departments to utilize joint assets (e.g.:  collection vehicles, etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites on existing publicly  controlled land. The County’s strategy would be two‐fold: (1) remove debris that is an  immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed trees from streets, etc.) and (2)  remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and recovery within the community.   Management of these consolidation sites will include piling more recyclable woody biomass  debris separately from other debris.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation  sites where the woody biomass debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer  vehicles to be brought back to the County Landfill wood waste processing site for further  processing, reuse or inert landfilling.  To the degree possible given the constraints of disaster  operations, other debris will also be recovered (e.g. metals, concrete rubble, etc.)  All other  debris would then be transported from the consolidation sites to the County landfill for  disposal.  In addition to direct County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be  required to assist with recovery efforts, by activating a contractual “force majeure” provision  that allows the County to direct contractor resources towards disaster debris management.   Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.   51 3.3 Assessment of Waste Reduction Programs  The waste reduction and recycling programs operated by Augusta‐Richmond County currently  reduce the waste stream by approximately 10 percent, an estimate that is based on very  limited information given the lack of established waste reduction data collection and reporting  programs.  To determine the effectiveness of waste reduction programs during this planning  period, Augusta‐Richmond County will implement a more comprehensive waste reduction data  collection and reporting system so that progress towards the County waste diversion goals of  25% percent waste diversion per capita by the year 2017.    Access to recycling within Augusta‐Richmond County is extremely high.  With a large amount of  the County’s population living in Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area and  having access to once a week single stream curbside recycling with either an 18‐gallon bin or  65‐gallon wheeled cart accepting a large list of recyclable materials, it would be expected that  recycling rates would be much higher.  It is apparent that although all residents within Augusta‐ Richmond County’s contracted residential service area have access to an extensive curbside  recycling program, many are not actively participating in it.  To address this issue during the  planning period, the County should actively promote the distribution of the 65‐gallon wheeled  recycling carts to all households along with instructional flyers on how to participate in the  program.  The County should also initiate a refreshed outreach campaign with a much greater  emphasis on education to encourage more active program participation.  Educating the  residents within the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe that they have the option to have curbside  recycling through their subscription private hauler service will also raise recycling participation  and rates.  The current recycling facilities and processors have the capacity to accept more  materials; this is not expected to be an issue during the planning period.    Additional data collection and reporting would also help raise the County’s recycling quantities  and rates.  At this present time there is no mechanism in place to capture commercial and  industrial recycling quantities.  Many businesses within the County recycle at least their  cardboard and these quantities would greatly increase the overall County recycling rates.   Additionally requiring recycling processors to report their recycling data to the County would  ensure that all data is available and accounted for in reports and solid waste plans.    Access to yard trimmings collection within Augusta‐Richmond County is also extremely high.   Again, with a large number of the County’s population living in Augusta‐Richmond County’s  residential service area and having access to once a week yard trimmings collection, the  majority of the yard trimmings are not ending up in Augusta‐Richmond County’s municipal solid  waste landfill.  The County plans to continue to operate the grinding and chipping operation at  the Landfill for yard trimmings.  Additionally the County plans to continue to operate their inert  landfill.  At this time there are no capacity limitations to how much yard trimmings the County  can handle.  The County would like to provide additional education and information to  residents regarding backyard composting and mulching options to reduce the amount of  material that needs to be collected and handled at the Landfill.  52   At this time the County has programs handling scrap metals, scrap tires and white goods as part  of their items that require special management.  The County plans to finish construction on  their Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area in late 2008.  Once this facility is open, scrap metals, scrap  tires, white goods, electronics, batteries as well as additional household recyclables will be  collected year‐round.  Additional education programs to both residential and commercial  entities are needed to increase the amount of electronics, scrap tires and white goods collected  and to ensure that these materials are disposed of properly.  3.4 Needs and Goals    This section contains a statement of needs and goals based on the assessment of the adequacy  of current programs, their ability to contribute to the State of Georgia’s waste disposal  reduction effort and to mitigate any potential environmental risk.    The overall goal is for Augusta‐Richmond County to achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in  the amount of solid waste disposed of in the municipal solid waste landfill and to expand and  further develop waste reduction programs over the planning period.  A list of actions that will  help contribute to the achievement of the County’s goal may be found in Appendix G.    Section 4   Collection Element  The Collection Element section provides a description of the types of solid waste, recyclable and  yard trimming collection programs are available in Augusta‐Richmond County.  The inventory  identifies who collects each type of material and how they are collected.  Illegal dumping and  littering are also described in this section.  A contingency strategy is also included, identifying  how waste will be collected in the event the primary collection avenues are interrupted.  4.1 Inventory of Collection   4.1.1 Inventory of Existing Programs  Solid waste, recycling and yard trimming collection services are available to the majority of  residents in Augusta‐Richmond County, City of Hephzibah and City of Blythe.  Table 4‐1  provides an inventory of all collection haulers operating and collecting these materials within  Augusta‐Richmond County.  Additionally Table 4‐2 provides an inventory of all collection  programs in Augusta‐Richmond County.   53 Table 4‐1  Haulers Operating in Planning Area  Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   A‐1 Sanitation  Service, Inc.  3458‐A Peach  Orchard Rd.,  Augusta  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Ace Maintenance  & Service, Inc.  DDEAMC  Building 300,  Fort Gordon  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Aces Garbage  Service  788 Industrial  Park Dr.,  Evans  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Advanced Disposal  Service  1799 Marvin  Griffin Rd.,  Jacksonville  R, I, C, CD, BM Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents  All Terrain  Systems, LLC  790 Industrial  Park Dr.,  Evans  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc.  851 Triangle  Industrial  Court, Evans  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents  Augusta Foundry  Collection  Operation  1492 Railroad  Ave., Augusta  C and I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Augusta Green  Wood & Mulch,  Inc.  3011 Old  McDuffie Rd.,  Washington  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  54 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Augusta Industrial  Services, Inc.  15 Lovers  Lane, Augusta  I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Beam’s Contracting  Inc. Collection  Operation   Dixon Airline,  Beach Island  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Berry Smith  Sanitation  1308 New  Savannah Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Big Dog Roll‐off  Service  Martinez CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Big Fellow  Sanitation  2907 Larkspur  Drive,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  C.A. Black Builders  Collection  Operation  1927 Satcher  Blvd.,  Augusta   R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  C & C Roll‐off  Containers  Augusta CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Chancey & Neville  Roll‐off Containers  & Demolition  Augusta I, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe Independent contract with generators  Coleman Sanitation 3010 Georgia  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Columbia Waste Augusta R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  55 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Commercial Trash  Removal, Inc.  Building  61709,  Martinez  C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Analytical  Laboratories, Inc.  1005 Emmett  St., Augusta  HW Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Bioclean 2320 Walden  Drive,  Dearling  BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Waste, Inc. PO Box  211215,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  David Smith  Sanitation  4735 Windsor  Spring Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Davis Hauling  Company, Inc.   100 Apac  Industrial  Way, Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Delco Sanitation,  Inc.  4549  Stonewall Ct.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Economy  Sanitation  3350 Peach  Orchard Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Environmental  Alternatives  50 Eagle  Point Ct.,  Augusta  HW Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  56 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Evans Sanitation 117  Vanderbilt  Circle,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Hester Sanitation  Service  3715 Drayton  Drive,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Inland Service  Corporation  1561 Doug  Bernard  Parkway,  Lawton  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents Isiah Gray  Sanitation  2432 Barton  Chapel Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  James B. White  Sanitation  2309 Old  Savannah Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  John W. Powell Sr.  Sanitation  416 Martin  Luther King  Rd., Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Joyce Sanitation 1009 Cliff  Ayers Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Legacy Containers,  Inc.  5944  Columbia Rd.,  Grovetown  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mann  Environmental  Services, Inc.  4330 Deans  Bridge Rd.,  Waynesboro  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  57 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Marcus Smith  Sanitation  4735 Windsor  Spring Rd.  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Marks Clearing &  Grading, Inc.  4704 Fulcher  Rd., Augusta  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Metropolitan  Waste, Inc.  3318  Milledgeville  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Middleton’s  Sanitation  197 Dan  Bowles Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mim’s Roll‐off  Containers  2218 Mims  Rd., Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mundy Roll‐off  Containers  6073  Dogwood  Trail, Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  O & H Sanitation,  Inc.  2907 Mike  Padgett Hwy.,  Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Orange Service  Company  3301 Perkins  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  R & R Rolloff, Inc. 5257 Oak  Springs Dr.,  Grovetown  C, C&D Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  R. Smith Sanitation 2351 Highway  88, Hephizah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  58 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Removal &  Abatement  Technologies, Inc.  609 Hale St.,  Augusta  C and I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Richmond County  Solid Waste Facility  4330 Deans  Bridge Rd.,  Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Safety Disposal  Systems of  Georgia, Inc.  3105 I‐1  Spring Grove  Dr., Atlanta  BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Sammie Powell –  Powell Sanitation  PO Box 192,  Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Shear‐Wood, Inc. 2348 Gordon  Hwy. Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Silas Roll‐off  Containers  Augusta R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Smurfit Recycling  Corp.  1311 Walker  St., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Southland Waste  Systems, Inc.  148 Industrial  Dr., Thomson  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Stericycle, Inc. Deerfield BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Thomas Building  Wrecking  Company, Inc.  631 11th St.,  Augusta  C&D Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  59 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Tutt Contracting,  Inc.  6040 Neil  Brown Rd.,  Augusta  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Victor Cantrell  Hauling Service  3530 Byron  Place,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Waste  Management of  Augusta‐Aiken  208 Prep  Phillips Dr.  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Wrights Sanitation 3318 Millville  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  1 R= Residential, I=Institutional, C= Commercial, CD= C&D, BM= Biomedical Waste, HW= Hazardous Waste  Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s 2007 List of Solid Waste Collection Operators, 2007‐2008 Augusta AT&T Yellow Pages  phonebook.  Augusta‐Richmond County has established contracts with three different, private collection  haulers to handle municipal solid waste, bulky waste, recycling and yard trimming materials.   These three collection haulers (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling and Inland  Services Corporation) were contracted for a 5‐year service commitment until December 2010.   These haulers collect materials within a contracted residential service area, providing these  residents with twice a week municipal solid waste collection and once a week bulky waste,  recycling and yard trimmings collection.  Augusta‐Richmond County residents are either on a  Monday/Thursday collection schedule (Monday – garbage and yard trimmings, Thursday –  garbage, recycling and bulky waste) or on a Tuesday/Friday collection schedule (Tuesday –  garbage and yard trimmings, Friday – garbage, recycling and bulky waste).    Augusta‐Richmond County residents have access to twice a week municipal solid waste  collection complete with a 95‐gallon wheeled cart.  Bulky waste is collected once a week and  residents are allowed to put out furniture, appliances, scrap metal, tires and other items too  large for their collection cart.  Recycling began in the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County in August 2000  with a source separated collection program.  Over the years the program evolved to a  commingled collection program and later in 2007 to a single stream program.  During 2007 the  60 residents within the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County had access to two  different curbside recycling programs.  At the beginning of 2007, residents in the residential  service area had access to a weekly commingled curbside recycling program complete with 18‐ gallon bins collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2  plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling.   Residents in the residential service area within Augusta‐Richmond County transferred to a  single‐stream curbside program starting in August 2007 which continues to the present.  As  part of this new program, residents are available to call the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid  Waste office to request a 65‐gallon wheeled cart for their single stream recycling.  Residents  have access to a weekly single‐stream curbside recycling program complete with either their  original 18‐gallon bin (as part of the previous program) or 65‐gallon wheeled cart (as requested  by the resident) collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling. To date, Augusta‐Richmond  County has distributed approximately 7,000, 65‐gallon wheeled carts for recycling.  Augusta‐ Richmond County provides these services through contracts with three private collection  companies (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services Corporation)  for these curbside collection services.   Residents within the Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area have access to a  weekly yard trimming curbside collection program collecting leaves, grass clippings, branches,  brush, flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other biodegradable materials.  These yard  trimmings or yard waste are either bundled or placed in open top cans or Kraft brown paper  bags and left at the curb for collection.     The rural areas of Augusta as well as the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have access to curbside  municipal solid waste and recycling services through a subscription basis with private collection  haulers.  At this time, residents within these jurisdictions do not have access to curbside yard  trimming collection services.   Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center located at the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents will be able to drop off  their cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling, as well as their municipal solid waste, scrap  tires, scrap metals, white goods, electronics, batteries and yard trimmings.  The Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be complete in late 2008.  The Fort Gordon military base handles its own solid waste collections through Dorado Waste.   All municipal solid waste collected from Dorado is delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County  61 Landfill.  The military base does have a drop‐off location on base where recyclables are  collected and baled by low‐level military personnel.    Table 4‐2  Inventory of Collection Programs  Type Collector Program  Description  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors  Served1 Number of  Households/Businesses  served, if available2  Contractual  Arrangements  Curbside  Collection  Advanced  Disposal  Service  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inc.  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Inland  Service  Corporation  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Private  Haulers  Subscription  curbside  collection of  garbage,  recyclables and  yard waste  City of  Blythe  R Approximately 333  households  Subscription  service with  private hauler  of choice  62 Type Collector Program  Description  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors  Served1 Number of  Households/Businesses  served, if available2  Contractual  Arrangements  Curbside  Collection  Private  Haulers  Subscription  curbside  collection of  garbage,  recyclables and  yard waste  City of  Hephzibah  R Approximately 1,385  households  Subscription  service with  private hauler  of choice  Front  Loader or  Roll‐off  Container  Service  Private  Haulers  Commercial  entities arrange  their own  garbage  collection with  private haulers  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  C, I, CD Available to all  businesses within the  County  Entities  arrange for  collection with  hauler of  choice  Roll‐cart  Container  Service  County  provides  with private  haulers  Commercial  entities have  access to single  stream  recycling  through  County’s  residential  private haulers  as an extension  of service  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  C, I, CD 225 businesses are  currently participating  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Future  (late  2008)  Staffed  Drop‐off  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  Drop‐off open  six days a week  for residential  garbage and  recyclables.  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Entire County County will  operate a  Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐ off Area  1  R= Residential, I=Institutional, C= Commercial, CD= C&D  Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department 63 4.1.2 Contingency Strategy  As part of the solid waste planning process, the State asks each municipality or County to  include a description of how it will deal with interruptions to solid waste collection services that  are due to factors other than major storms and disasters.  Contingency strategy planning  relates to a disruption of normal collection and disposal operations resulting from a striking  labor force, mechanical breakdowns, hauler default, and other such potential interruptions to  service.  Augusta‐Richmond County employs several approaches to ensure that quality solid waste  disposal services are provided to its citizens and the streets and public areas are maintained  and remain clean.  The County first and foremost uses model service agreements that each of  the collection haulers sign when awarded a collection contract.  The County has provisions in  each of these collection contracts such as parent company guarantees, performance bonds and  letters of credit that provide funds to continue services in case of default.  Additionally as part  of these collection contracts, there is an entire section that is dedicated to the procedures in  the event of contractor default.  All of the County collection contracts also have a section dealing with liquidated damages which  establishes a schedule of financial penalties for failure to meet pre‐approved performance  standards.  Liquidated damages are paid if the following eight performance standards are not  met: replacing carts/bins back to original locations, commencement/completion of collections  outside of contract specifications, failure to collect spillage, failure to collect missed garbage,  bulky waste, recycling or yard trimmings, failure to deliver or replace carts/bins, failure to start  contract on start date, mixing of contract waste with non‐contract waste, and disposal of  recycling and/or yard trimmings in garbage collection vehicle.  As part of each signed collection contract, each contracted hauler supplies the County with an  emergency plan which details the actions which the contractor would take to deal with any  situation that would require deviation from normal operating procedures including but not  limited to equipment breakdowns, extreme weather conditions, snow/ice, fire and natural  disasters.      Additionally since the County employs three different collection haulers, if a problem arose  with one of the collection haulers, one of the other two collection haulers would service the  needed geographic areas until the original collection hauler was able to resume normal  operating procedures.  To date, the Augusta‐Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe do not have a coordinated  contingency strategy for collections.  A unified contingency strategy should be devised between  the Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe to handle any type of  service interruption.        64 4.1.3 Disaster Debris Management – Collection Strategy    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers. The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal is a major  component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural  disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs,  make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled or reused  into useful commodities or inert landfilled.    The collection strategy for disaster debris management relies on multiple resources including 1)  self haul by others to County provided consolidation sites 2) re‐deployment of County  contracted waste haulers under “force majeure” clauses so that collection of storm debris is  added to their service mix and 3) mobilization of County resources and capacity for collection of  storm debris.  The County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management  Plan which will outline the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments  that would be involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.  Under the existing plan, in  the event of a disaster Augusta‐Richmond County would partner with County’s Department of  Public Services and the Corrections Institutions to mobilize inmate forces, utilize joint assets  (e.g.: collection vehicles, etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites as well as  pulling resources and staff from other County departments. The County’s strategy would be  two‐fold: (1) remove debris that is an immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed  trees from streets, etc.) and (2) remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and  recovery within the community.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation sites  where the debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer vehicles to be  brought back to the County landfill for further processing and disposition.  In addition to direct  County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be required to assist with recovery  efforts.    Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.    4.2 Assessment of Collection Programs    Augusta‐Richmond County’s collection programs for residential solid waste are comprehensive  in scope of service and geographic coverage.  It would be desirable to see the structure of the  65 service collection contracts to allow new customers to be added which would allow the  expansion into current individually contracted areas (e.g. Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe).   Similarly, the fee based funding mechanisms employed by the County enable easy expansion of  this service. Given these features, the current curbside collection of municipal solid waste,  recycling and yard trimmings is adequate for the Augusta‐Richmond County.      Currently, residents within the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe must subscribe to curbside solid  waste and/or recycling collection services through a private service provider. Once the Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill is completed (late 2008), then  these City residents will have the additional option to drop off their materials there.  For the  future since the populations of both cities are relatively small compared to Augusta‐Richmond  County, the County will evaluate expanding the geographic collection areas within their current  collection contracts to include both municipalities.  If this option is viable, then local approval  will be needed by both the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe to enter into these service  agreements. Overall the collection capacity is adequate for residents in Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah and Blythe; therefore, no major improvements are needed at this time.    4.3 Inventory of Illegal Dumping/Littering    Illegal dumping and littering are included in the collection section because it suggests, in part, a  failure of the collection system.  Illegal dumping is the disposal of waste in an un‐permitted  area. Illegally dumped wastes are primarily non‐hazardous materials that are dumped to avoid  either disposal fees or the time and effort required for proper disposal. Sites used for illegal  dumping vary, but typically include abandoned residential or commercial buildings; vacant lots  and wooded areas; and infrequently used alleys or roadways. Because of their accessibility and  poor lighting, areas along rural roads and railways are particularly vulnerable.    Augusta‐Richmond County has a litter control ordinance that addresses all littering and illegal  dumping activities within the County. A copy of the ordinance may be found in Appendix A.   Two County code enforcement officers help enforce the ordinance. The County has a set of  procedures it adheres to when investigating an illegal dumping compliant.  The offending  individual is issued a non‐compliance notice and the following steps are followed during an  investigation: a Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form is completed, a work order is initiated to  investigate the illegal dumping claim, follow‐up on the complaint occurs, the illegal dumping  investigation is closed and all appropriate documentation is completed. The two County code  enforcement officers identify and attempt to obtain compliance within a given time frame  (normally two weeks).  If the complaint is not corrected, it is turned over to the Marshall’s  Office where the offending individual is cited and taken to court.  A copy of Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Illegal Dumping Procedure may be found in Appendix B.  During the 2006/2007 year,  the code enforcement officers had 85 litter complaints/infractions and 25 illegal dumping  complaints/infractions all which were resolved.     66 The County also does community roadside litter pick‐up with Public Services employees,  community service labor, inmate/prison labor and with volunteer clean‐up activities.  The  County also cleans‐up illegal dump sites with Public Services’ employees and inmate/prison  labor as well as during volunteer community clean‐ups.    4.4 Assessment of Programs to Address Illegal Disposal/Dumping    At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County’s existing litter and illegal dumping ordinance is  adequate in addressing littering and illegal dumping within the County.  The County is  extremely fortunate to have two County code enforcement officers to help enforce these  ordinances.  Unfortunately with a large geographic area to cover and even with two  enforcement officers these ordinances can be difficult enforce.  The County will continue to rely  on citizen participation as well as enforcement by the code officers to reduce the amount of  illegal dumping and littering offenses.      The County will continue to provide community roadside litter pick‐ups and illegal dump site  clean‐ups.  Additional education efforts are needed to help reduce the amount of littering and  illegal dumping activities.  Reestablishing a Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate chapter would be an  advantage in educating residents about the affects of littering and illegal dumping, as well as  creating a less accepting attitude toward violators.  4.5 Needs and Goals    This section identifies the needs and goals for current and future collection programs for the  next ten years.  The needs are based on the inventory and assessment of what collection  programs are currently in place.    The overall goal is for Augusta‐Richmond County to ensure that an adequate, cost‐effective  collection infrastructure for solid waste and recyclables is available over the planning period.  A  list of implementation actions that will help contribute to the achievement of the County’s goal  may be found in Appendix G.  Section 5      Disposal Element  5.0 Introduction  The following section will present information on solid waste disposal practices and activities  currently employed by Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah and  those proposed for the 2008‐2017 planning period.  67 5.1 Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities  Table 5‐1 provides an inventory of current solid waste disposal facilities and thermal treatment  technologies utilized for waste generated and disposed of in Augusta‐Richmond County.    68 Table 5‐1  Inventory of Disposal Facilities and Thermal Treatment Technologies  To Be Used During the Planning Period  (2008‐2017)  Facility  Name  Jurisdictions  Using Facility  Physical  Address Owner/Operator Facility  Type  Description  Types of  Waste  Accepted  Maximum  Capacity  (TPD)*  Year  Expected to  Reach  Capacity Permit Number  Augusta‐ Richmond  Municipal  Solid Waste  Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, City  of Blythe,  City of  Hephzibah  4330  Deans  Bridge  Road,  Blythe  Augusta‐ Richmond  County MSWL  MSW,  C&D, Inert *  2008 121‐016D(SL)  Augusta‐ Richmond  Municipal  Solid Waste  Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, City  of Blythe,  City of  Hephzibah  4330  Deans  Bridge  Road,  Blythe  Augusta‐ Richmond  County MSWL  MSW,  C&D, Inert *  2107 121‐018D(MSWL)  * Permitted TPD is unlimited. Based on capabilities given current resources available, up to a total of 6,000 TPD could be handled between these two permitted facilities.  69 Augusta‐Richmond County owns and operates two, “Subtitle D” Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)  Landfills; permit numbers 121‐016D (SL) and 121‐018D (MSWL).  Located on Deans Bridge Road  in Blythe and across from the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, the landfill accepts about 1,300  tons per day of waste from businesses, industries, and residences from all over the Central  Savannah River Area (CSRA).  A list of fees for use of Augusta‐Richmond County’s solid waste  landfill may be found in Appendix C. The MSW Landfill features an active gas collection system  that was recently bought back by the County from a private operator.     Neither the City of Blythe nor the City of Hephzibah have disposal data for waste collected  within their cities, although they assume the waste collected within their jurisdictions is  disposed of at the ARC MSW Landfill.  The Fort Gordon Army base contracts with Dorado  Waste to collect and haul the base’s garbage to the ARC landfill.  Fort Gordon also operates a  C&D landfill and has two MSW landfills that are now closed. They do not take any waste  materials (i.e.: C&D) from outside the base.   5.1.1 Assurance of 10‐Year Capacity    Augusta‐Richmond County MSW landfill operations encompass 303 acres with 52 million cubic  yards of disposal capacity expected to last an estimated 112 years. As a result, ARC’s MSW  landfill capacity will provide more than sufficient means to ensure that all of the county’s  disposal needs are met well beyond the 10 year planning period as shown below in Table 5‐2.  The required landfill capacity assurance letter may be found in Appendix D.       70 Table 5‐2   Disposal Capacity Assurance Summary  (2008‐2017)      Current  Year  (2008)  Year 1 (2009) Year 2 (2010) Year 3 (2011) Year 4 (2012) Year 5 (2013) Year 6 (2014) Year 7 (2015) Year 8 (2016) Year 9 (2017) Year 10 (2018) Amount of  Waste 384,432 408,532 430,680 448,462 459,988 458,294 456,603 454,992 453,463 455,811 458,474 Augusta‐ Richmond  County*  (in millions of  cubic yards)  51.5 51.0 50.5 50.0 49.4 48.9 48.3 47.7 47.2 46.6 46.1  City of  Blythe  Data Not Available  City of  Hephzibah  Data Not Available  Source: “Current Year” data provided by Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department Landfill data.  Year 1 through Year 10 projections provided by Resource Recycling Systems  * Assumes 52 million cubic yards of capacity and 112 years left based on the current disposal rate  71 5.1.2 Contingency Strategy    Should an emergency situation render Augusta‐Richmond County’s landfill operations not  viable, the County would either (1) use Advanced Disposal’s transfer station located in  Columbia County, (2) rent or lease Waste Management’s transfer station in Augusta‐ Richmond County, or (3) allow Waste Management to operate the transfer station in  Augusta‐Richmond County to process the waste. Waste accepted at the transfer station in  Columbia County would be hauled to a landfill in Macon. Waste accepted at Waste  Management’s transfer station in Augusta‐Richmond County would be redirected to the  Three Rivers Landfill or a Waste Management Facility. The estimated length of time for  the County to implement this contingency plan for disposal is three days.   5.1.3 Disaster Debris Management – Disposal Strategy    In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Center  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  The County is currently  working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which will outline the roles,  responsibilities and functions of various county departments that would be involved in the  process of disaster debris recovery.      Under the current plan, the County’s landfill is the primary asset to be utilized for disposal of  disaster debris.  Sufficient capacity is available to handle large peaks and surges in volume that  would result from disasters.  The County has established a network of remote consolidation  sites that would be used to direct non‐recyclable disaster debris to the landfill.  In the event of a  disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would all upon all County Departments (e.g.: Solid Waste,  Public Services, Corrections, etc.) to mobilize forces, utilize joint assets (e.g.: collection vehicles,  etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites. The County’s strategy would be two‐ fold: (1) remove debris that is an immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed  trees from streets, etc.) and (2) remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and  recovery within the community.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation sites  where the debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer vehicles to be  brought back to the County landfill for further processing and disposition. In addition to direct  County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be required to assist with recovery  efforts, by activating a contractual “force majeure” provision that allows the County to direct  contractor resources towards disaster debris management.   72   Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.   5.2 Assessment of Disposal    Based on the amount of waste requiring disposal during the next ten years as defined in the  Waste Disposal Stream Analysis, Augusta‐Richmond County’s existing disposal facilities and  thermal treatment operations have the ability to handle the amount of waste projected for  disposal in each of the jurisdictions of the next ten years, taking into account the contingency  strategy should one or more of these facilities become available.    5.3 Statement of Needs and Goals  The goal of Augusta‐Richmond County is to make sure that disposal facilities in the County  meet regulatory requirements and have the ability to sustain solid waste services over the  next 10 years. Section 6      Land Limitation Element   6.0 Introduction    This section deals with the inventory, analysis, and determination of land areas which, due to  environmental limitations or land use factors, are considered unsuitable for the development of  solid waste handling facilities. Although it may be technically feasible to build solid waste  handling facilities in most situations, there are regulatory and financial constraints which render  certain locations unavailable. Isolation, distances around airports, bodies of surface water and  local regulations represent only a few of the many potential constraints. Other siting  considerations may not be specifically prohibited but would result in more extensive  engineering, environmental, and hydrogeological requirements. The criteria are established to  provide for environmentally sound and financially practical disposal siting.    Specific items to be considered are as follows or the most stringent of current EPD rules:    (1) Natural Environmental Limitations:    Water supply watersheds: Georgia Department of Natural Resources  73 (DNR) Rule 391‐3‐16‐.01(7)(c)1 requires that at any location within a small  water supply watershed, new solid waste landfills must have synthetic liners  and leachate collection systems.    Groundwater recharge areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.02(3) (a) requires  that in significant groundwater recharge areas, DNR shall not issue permits  for new solid waste landfills not having synthetic liners and leachate collection systems.    Wetlands: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.03(3) (e) establishes that solid waste  landfills may constitute an unacceptable use of a wetland.    River corridors: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.04(4) (h) prohibits the development  of new solid waste landfills within protected river corridors.    Protected mountains: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.05(4) (l) prohibits the  development of new solid waste landfills in areas designated as protected  mountains.    (2) Criteria for siting: The following items are criteria for siting solid waste facilities under DNR  Rules. Local governments preparing plans should consult with DNR for the most current  applicable rules.    Zoning: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (a) requires that the site must conform to all local  zoning/land use ordinances, and that written verification of such be submitted to EPD.    Airport safety: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (c) requires that new solid waste landfill units or  lateral expansions of existing units shall not be within 10,000 feet of any public use or  private use airport runway end used by turbojet aircraft or within 5,000 feet of any  public use or private use airport runway end used by only piston type aircraft.    Flood plains: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (d) stipulates that any solid waste landfill located  in the 100‐year flood plain shall not restrict the flow of the 100‐year flood, reduce the  temporary water storage capacity of the flood plain, or result in a washout of solid  waste so as to pose a threat to human health or the environment.    Wetlands: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(e) prohibits the development of solid waste landfills  in wetlands, as defined by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, unless evidence is  provided by the applicant to EPD that use of such wetlands has been permitted or  otherwise authorized under all other applicable state and federal laws and rules.    Fault areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (f) requires that new landfill units  74 and lateral expansions of existing landfills shall not be located within 200 feet of a fault  that has had displacement in the Holocene Epoch unless the owner or operator  demonstrates to EPD that an alternative setback distance of less than 200 feet will  prevent damage to the structural integrity of the landfill unit and will be protective of  human health and the environment.    Seismic impact zones: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(g) prohibits the  development of new landfill units and lateral expansions in seismic impact zones unless  the owner or operator demonstrates to EPD that all containment structures, including  liners, leachate collection systems, and surface water control systems are designed to  resist the maximum horizontal acceleration in lithified earth material for the site.    Unstable areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(h) requires owners or operators  of new landfill units, existing landfill units, and lateral expansions located in  unstable areas to demonstrate that engineering measures have been  incorporated in the landfill unit's design to ensure that the integrity of the  structural components of the landfill unit will not be disrupted.    Significant groundwater recharge areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(j)  requires new solid waste landfills or expansions of existing facilities within 2  miles of a significant groundwater recharge areas to have liners and leachate  collection systems, with the exception of facilities accepting waste generated  from outside the county in which the facility is located. In that case, the  facility must be totally outside of any area designated as a significant  groundwater recharge area.    Any entity requesting a renewal, modification, or issuance of a permit for a solid waste handling  facility from EPD must demonstrate that the facility or expansion is consistent with the local  government’s solid waste management plan. Chapter 391‐3‐4 of the Georgia Department of  Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division relates to Solid Waste Management in  Georgia. Chapter 391‐3‐4.05 deals specifically with the siting criteria associated with solid waste  handling facilities. Solid waste handling facility applicants should always check with DNR and  the local planning jurisdiction to verify procedures for siting solid waste handling facilities that  include but are not limited to the following:    • DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (b) requires that whenever any applicant begins a process to  select a site for a solid waste disposal facility, documentation demonstrating compliance  with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐26(a) be submitted to EPD; further, whenever any applicant takes  action resulting in a siting decision for a publicly or privately owned solid waste disposal  facility, documentation demonstrating compliance with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐26(b) be  submitted to EPD.    75 • Once a site has been selected, the applicant must conduct a Hydrological Assessment  in accordance with the provisions of DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐ .05(1) (k). Preparation of the  land limitation element of a solid waste management plan should comply with the Solid  Waste Management Act and the Rules of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)  for Solid Waste Management (Chapter 391‐3‐4) relating to historic sites, airports,  jurisdictional boundaries, access, etc. These documents should be consulted for specifics  on land limitations and siting of solid waste management facilities.    If an applicant undertakes the Facilities Issues Negotiation Process pursuant to a facility  siting decision, the process will be undertaken in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐32  and any guidelines issued by the Department pursuant to State law.  6.1 Inventory Land Areas    Augusta‐Richmond County is located in east central Georgia next to the Savannah River. The  Savannah River separates Georgia from the neighboring state of South Carolina. Richmond  County occupies a land area of 207,386 acres, or 324.04 square miles, plus 2,823 acres (4.41 sq.  mi.) of water area. Augusta accounts for approximately 93% of the total acreage in the county.  Richmond County straddles the "Fall Line," a geologic boundary following the Appalachian  Mountain range from Alabama to New York. In Georgia and South Carolina the Fall Line  separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain. The Savannah River and its tributaries drain  most of the county.   6.1.1 Water Supply Watersheds  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) defines a water supply watershed as the  area of land upstream of a governmentally owned public drinking water intake or water supply  reservoir. DNR has established minimum criteria for the protection of drinking water  watersheds. This protection is necessary for the enhancement of public health, safety and  welfare, as well as to assure that surface sources of drinking water are of high quality in order  to be treated to meet all State and Federal drinking water standards. Separate criteria have  been established for large watersheds (100+ square miles in the drainage basin) and small  watersheds (<100 square miles in the drainage basin). All water supply watersheds in Augusta‐ Richmond County are subject to DNR’s Criteria for Water Supply Watersheds.    The removal of vegetation and the introduction of paving for roads, parking lots, driveways and  other impervious services increase run‐off on a site. This in turn increases erosion, flooding and  sedimentation of water sources. The DNR criteria establish buffer zone requirements adjacent  to perennial streams and specify allowable impervious surface densities adjacent to such  streams. These requirements are designed to prevent intensive development of a water supply  watershed from contaminating a water source to a point where it cannot be treated to meet  drinking water standards.     76 Richmond County contains one large watershed and one small watershed. A map of Augusta‐ Richmond County’s water supply watersheds can be found on Map C. The Middle Savannah  River Watershed is the large watershed. The Augusta‐Richmond County’s water supply comes  from the Savannah River via the Augusta Canal. The Augusta Lock and Dam, located on the  canal approximately 4 miles above the raw water pumping station, controls water flow into the  canal.                                                                           JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS RD BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D 4 Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet WATERSHEDAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:153,377SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map C: Augusta-Richmond County Watershed Areas Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Legend Water Supply Watersheds Augusta-Richmond County City of Waynesboro Savannah I & D Fort Gordon Major Roads Augusta Blythe Fort Gordon Hephzibah 78 The part of the Butler Creek Watershed above Butler Reservoir is the small watershed. The  watershed is located in northwest Richmond County, and a portion of Columbia County, and  covers approximately 15 square miles. The watershed drains to Butler Reservoir, which is the  source of water for Fort Gordon. The Fort is permitted to withdraw 5.4 MGD from the reservoir.  The watershed is characterized by low‐density residential development, woodlands and  scattered commercial uses. Since the opening of the Jimmie Dyess Parkway in 1998, urban  development has increased in the watershed area. Other planned road improvement projects  will no doubt increase development pressure.     Augusta currently has in place several ordinances and programs to protect water supply  watersheds from pollution or alteration. This includes a group of land use and development  ordinances, as well as an ordinance that applies to the large Middle Savannah River Watershed.     6.1.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas  Groundwater recharge areas are portions of the earth’s surface where water infiltrates the  ground to replenish an aquifer, which is any stratum or zone of rock beneath the surface of the  earth capable of containing or producing water from a well. In order to avoid toxic and  hazardous waste contamination to drinking water supplies, groundwater or aquifer recharge  areas must be protected. While recharge takes place throughout almost all of Georgia’s land  area, the rate or amount of recharge reaching underground aquifers varies from place to place  depending on geologic conditions.    According to data provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, “the two major  aquifers in Augusta‐Richmond County are the Upper Cretaceous and Basal Cretaceous aquifers.  The Upper Cretaceous aquifer is the shallower of the two reservoirs, and is not extensively  developed. Most of the groundwater used in the Augusta‐Richmond County is pumped from  the Basal Cretaceous aquifer. The recharge area for the Cretaceous aquifer covers the majority  of Richmond County, and is classified as a significant groundwater recharge area by the Georgia  Department of Natural Resources.  Groundwater Recharge Areas in the County may be found  on Map D. According to DNR's Ground‐Water Pollution Susceptibility Map of Georgia,  Hydrologic Atlas 20, some of the recharge area has a high susceptibility to pollution and some  has a medium susceptibility to pollution.”    Both the state and federal government regulate groundwater recharge areas. DNR’s Rules for  Environmental Planning Criteria include restrictions and regulations on sanitary landfills, land  disposal of hazardous wastes, spray irrigation of wastewater and wastewater treatment basins.              JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet GROUNDWATERRECHARGE Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:139,267SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map D: Augusta-Richmond County Ground Water Recharge Areas Legend MAJOR ROADS RAILROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH GROUND WATERRECHARGE AREAS Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 80   6.1.3 Wetlands  Under the Clean Water Act, the term wetlands means "those areas that are inundated or  saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and  that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for  life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar  areas." (EPA Regulations at 40 CFR 230.3) Wetlands are important to both the environment and  the economy. Wetlands provide a wide range of benefits that include habitat, support of  commercial and recreational fisheries, reduction of flood damages, and abatement of water  pollution. Hazardous or toxic waste receiving, treatment or disposal facilities and sanitary  landfills are prohibited within wetland areas.    Augusta‐Richmond County wetland areas are found on Map E. In Richmond County wetlands  are located adjacent to the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal, and the major creeks and  tributaries that drain the county. The largest concentration of wetlands is found in the Phinizy  Swamp, the large floodplain of the Savannah River located on the east side of the county. Local  wetlands provide a habitat for native plants and animals, provide a place for migrating birds to  rest and feed, absorb and slow floodwaters, and filter pollutants before they reach the  Savannah River and other waterbodies. The Phinizy Swamp is being used to educate children  and adults about the important functions of wetlands and the need to protect and preserve  them.     The Augusta‐Richmond County, in cooperation with residents, developers, environmental  organizations, educators, and others, participates in a variety of programs to protect wetlands  and improve water quality. The types of active programs include the monitoring and  assessment of water quality, permitting, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and public  outreach/education.                                 JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOB A C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet WETLANDAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map E: Augusta-Richmond County Wetland Areas Legend WETLANDS MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 82 6.1.4 River Corridors  River corridors and their immediate shore land environment (sometimes referred to as the  riparian zone) are areas of critical environmental significance. They provide a number of  benefits including: drinking water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, flood storage  capacity, and assimilative capacity for wastewater discharges‐the river or stream's ability to  dilute wastewater to a point when it is no longer a threat to human health.    Section 305(b) of the federal Clean Water Act requires that all states biennially list navigable  waters throughout the state and provide a description of the water quality of such streams and  its impact on its designated uses. Consistent with these requirements, DNR has developed  minimum planning criteria for its river corridors in order to protect these vital resources.     The Savannah River is a protected river under the Georgia Mountain and River Corridor  Protection Act. The Savannah River is a unique resource and has played a central role in the  history and development of Augusta and surrounding communities. At Augusta the river rolls  over the fall line separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic provinces. The river  supports a variety of plants, animals and wildlife and enhances the quality of life for residents.   A map of the Savannah River corridor may be found on Map F.                                                  JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBACCO RD INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS RD BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D 4 Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet SAVANNAHRIVER CORRIDOR Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:158,934SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map F: Augusta-Richmond County Savannah River Corridor Legend SAVANNAH RIVER MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 84 6.1.5 Flood Plains  As a body of water (e.g. river, stream, or creek) erodes and deposits material, it may shift its  course and over a period of time build up a deposit of material in its valley bottom. This  deposited material takes the shape of a plain, called a floodplain, which forms at elevations  near that of the water’s surface. About 25 percent of Richmond County (43,600 acres) is  comprised of floodplains, stream terraces, and interstream divides. According to Flood  Insurance Rates Maps / Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps published by the Federal  Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floodplains are located within and adjacent to the  Savannah River and its tributaries (e.g. Rock, Rae’s, Crane, Rocky, Butler, Spirit and McBean  Creeks). The 100‐year flood also referred to as the "base flood" is defined as the flood having a  one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.     Augusta has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for approximately 30  years. Augusta‐Richmond County also has Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that is based on  FEMA's model ordinance. The ordinance requires anyone who wants to grade, fill, erect a  structure, or otherwise develop in a floodplain to obtain a permit before starting any land  disturbance or construction. The ordinance includes specific standards for development in  floodplains and requires the filing of an Elevation Certificate before Augusta‐Richmond County  issues a certificate of occupancy. A group of maps delineate the applicable areas in Augusta‐ Richmond County susceptible to flooding during the 100‐year and 500‐year design floods. The  maps are the basis for determining the areas regulated by the Flood Damage Prevention  Ordinance. Floodplains throughout Augusta‐Richmond County are illustrated on Map G.     Augusta‐Richmond County has also developed a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of  the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan is to assess flood risks and to articulate a comprehensive  strategy for implementing flood mitigation activities. The plan outlines the risks associated with  flooding, describes the existing conditions in Augusta, describes existing mitigation programs  and activities, and presents a list of recommended mitigation strategies and activities.                               JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOB A C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet FLOODPLAINAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map G: Augusta-Richmond County Floodplain Areas Legend FLOODPLAIN MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 86   6.1.6 Local Zoning/Land Use  Zoning is an act of city or county authorities by exercise of police powers in regulating,  controlling or specifying the type of use to which the property may be put in specific areas.    Augusta‐Richmond County, Blythe and Hephzibah have ordinances in place that regulate the  use of land. Augusta‐Richmond County’s code is very detailed, including several classifications  of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, and does not allow solid waste handling facilities  as permitted uses in any district without Special Exception and only if in harmony with the  various elements or objectives of the Master Plan/Planning Department in effect. Application  for a Special Exception must be made to the Planning Department. A zoning map for Augusta‐ Richmond County may be found on Map H.       JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBOR O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIER R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet EXISTING(2007)LAND USE MAP Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles1:146,275SCALE Map H: Augusta-Richmond County Existing (2007) Land Use Map Legend MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAHLAND USE CLASSIFICATION RURAL RESIDENTIAL OFFICE AGRICULTURAL FORESTRY PARKS, RECREATION, &CONSERVATION TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION & UTILITIES HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. UNDEVELOPED/UNUSED PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 88   6.1.7 Historic Resources  There are currently nine (9) National Register Historic Districts in Augusta, encompassing  approximately 5,800 properties. Twenty‐nine (29) properties are listed individually on the  National Register. These districts and properties represent many aspects of Augusta's history  and include the central business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods, institutional  buildings, and rural resources. They reflect the significant contributions made by statesmen,  businessmen, religious leaders, ethnic groups, racial minorities, and ordinary citizens to the  history and development of the community. Collectively the districts are significant in such  areas as architecture, commerce, community planning, education, engineering, industry,  landscape architecture, military, politics/government, religion, and transportation. National  Register Historic Districts in Augusta‐Richmond County may be found on Map I.                                                               WALTON WAY 15T H S T GORDON HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WA S H I N G T O N R D CENTRAL AVE OL I V E R D 7TH S T R I V E R W A T C H P K W Y HIGH L A N D A V E 3R D S T WHEELER R D REYNO L D S S T B O Y S C O U T R D SI B L E Y R D OLD S A V A N N A H R D DEANS B R I D G E R D G O L D E N C A M P R D KISS I N G B O W E R R D MO R N I N G S I D E D R 4Projection StateplaneZone 3651Units Feet HISTORIC DISTRICTS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.govJune 2008 1:36,898SCALE Map I: Augusta-Richmond CountyNational Register Historic Districts Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the bestmethods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government ofAugusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell orreproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. SUMMERVILLE DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS Legend MAJOR ROADS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC PROPERTY^` Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise MillAugusta Cotton Exchange (Georgia Bank & Trust)Augusta Genealgical SocietyAugusta National IncBath Presbyterian ChurchBoyhood Home of President Woodrow WilsonBrahe HouseButt BridgeCedar Grove CemeteryChurch of the Most Holy TrinityCollege HillConfederate Powderworks Chimney at Sibley MillDenet, Stephen Vincent HouseEzekiel Harris HouseFirehouse Partnership LLPFirst Christian ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchFitzsimmons-Hampton HouseFormer Children of Isreal Synagogue (Planning Commission)Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical GardensGertrude Herbert Art InstituteGould-Weed HouseHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchJoseph Darling HouseLamar BuildingMagnolia CemeteryMeadow Garden - George Walton HomeMiller TheaterOld Academy of Richmond CountyOld First Baptist Church/Southern Baptist Conv MonumentOld Government HouseOld Medical College of GeorgiaPaine CollegePenny Savings BankReid-Jones-Carpenter HouseSacred Heart Cultural CenterSaint Paul's ChurchSeclusaval and Windsor SpringShiloh OrphanageSpringfield Baptist ChurchSt. John United Methodist ChurchTabernacle Baptist ChurchThe Academy of Richmond CountyTubman Middle SchoolUnion Baptist ChurchUnited States CourthouseWestview Cemetery RICHMOND COUNTY, GA DOWNTOWNBETHELEHEM HARRISBURGLANEY WALKER SANDHILLS SUMMERVILLEPINCHGUT DOWNTOWNOLDE TOWNSUMMERVILLE AUGUSTA CANAL 90   6.1.8 Airport Proximity  There are two airports in Augusta: Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field and Daniel Field.  Augusta Regional Airport is a 1,500‐acre commercial airport located at the intersection of  Tobacco Road and Doug Barnard Parkway (SR 56 Spur). Major facilities include an 8,000‐foot  primary runway, a 6,000‐foot crosswind runway, a terminal, an air traffic control tower, a  facilities maintenance office, and a weather service station. Three commercial carriers serve  Augusta Regional: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, US Airways Express and Continental Express.  Atlantic Southeast provides service to Atlanta's Hartsfield International, while US Airways  Express flies to Charlotte International. Continental Express, which began serving the Augusta  market in March 2003, has flights to Houston and Newark. Augusta Regional Airport is operated  under the direction of the 13‐member Augusta Aviation Commission.     Daniel Field, located on a 152‐acre site at the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and Highland  Avenue, is a general aviation airport. Major facilities include two runways, two hangars,  outdoor tie‐down areas, and a control tower. Daniel Field was once the commercial airport for  Augusta. Charter flights, flight training, airplane storage, and fuel and maintenance services are  provided. Daniel Field is active year‐round, but is especially busy in early April during the  Masters ® Golf Tournament. The airport is operated under the direction of the 13‐member  General Aviation Commission.   Per DNR criteria, no solid waste handling facility may be located within 10,000 feet from the  end of the runway.    6.1.9 Jurisdictional Boundaries  Augusta‐Richmond County is bordered by Columbia and McDuffie Counties to the north and  west and Burke and Jefferson Counties to the south. Potential siting of solid waste handling  facilities within Augusta‐Richmond County must be consistent with siting criteria in neighboring  jurisdictions.    6.1.10 Access  The highway system throughout Augusta‐Richmond County is well‐maintained and provides  access to the majority of the community. The consistent availability of paved state and county  highways in Augusta‐Richmond County reduces the siting hurdle for potential solid waste  handling facilities.   6.2 Local Procedures for Siting Solid Waste Facilities    6.2.1 All Solid Waste Handling and Disposal Facilities  Any entity requesting a renewal, modification, or issuance of a solid waste handling permit  from EPD must demonstrate that the facility or facility expansion is consistent with the local  government’s solid waste management plan. Chapter 391‐3‐4.05 of the Georgia Department of  91 Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division Rules deals specifically with the siting  criteria associated with siting landfills and/or solid waste transfer facilities.     6.2.2 Privately Owned Waste Handling and Disposal Facilities    All privately owned waste handling and disposal facilities requesting a renewal, modification, or  issuance of a permit from EPD or the County must demonstrate that the facility or facility  expansion is consistent with the local government’s solid waste management plan.  In addition  to any criteria set forth under DNR’s regulations, the County will also use the following criteria  to determine whether the issuance of the requested permit is consistent with the Solid Waste  Management Plan:    • A determination has been made by the County that operation of the proposed facility or  facility expansion would be consistent with regulations established by the County for  privately operated waste handling and disposal facilities as provided for in County  Ordinance.     • A determination has been made by the County that there is a need for the proposed facility  or facility expansion, based on projected remaining useful life of existing disposal facilities,  will be the initial screen for any finding of consistency with this solid waste management  plan.  Need will be defined as less than 10 years of disposal capacity remaining, at the time  that the request is submitted, in existing disposal facilities recognized in this solid waste  management plan.  Remaining disposal capacity will be calculated based on an engineering  calculation of remaining capacity divided by the annual rate of disposal of in‐County and  contracted out‐of‐county waste at the time that the request is submitted given waste  reduction programs and performance in place at that time.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is not sited in an area deemed unsuitable according to development criteria  (examples include, but are not limited to: in groundwater recharge areas; located within  two miles of a municipal water supply; on soils poorly suited for development; on slopes of  greater than 25 percent; in area that do not have easy accessibility to transportation  networks; on urban or built up lands; on or around water bodies or wetlands; or on federal,  state, or public lands.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is sited in a location that is consistent with all local zoning ordinances.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact other natural or cultural resources of the County.    92 • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the current solid waste management infrastructure of  the County;    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact collection capability and/or disposal capacity  identified in the Plan.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the County’s ability to contribute to the state‐wide  solid waste reduction.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the financial viability of the County’s solid waste  management system.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is properly insured so that closure and post‐closure care is assured.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion has a mitigation plan above and beyond financial assurance already required.     • A determination has been made by the County that the past performance of other waste  handling facilities owned or operated by the applicant will be used in determining the  feasibility of the new facility or facility expansion.  The county may withhold approval based  on such past performance.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is in the best interest of public health and safety.    No proposed privately owned facility or facility expansion will be sited without a letter from the  Augusta‐Richmond County Administrator and the City Councils of Blythe and Hephzibah (if said  facility is within their city limits) stating that the facility is consistent with the Solid Waste  Management Plan. The Augusta‐Richmond County Commission and the City Councils of Blythe  and Hephzibah may hold one or more public hearings to gather input to make this  determination for their respective jurisdictions.   Should a determination be made by the Administrator that one or more public hearings shall be  held, then the applicants of proposed facilities or facility expansions shall consult with County  and City (if said facility is within their city limits) officials in order to identify an appropriate date  to schedule a public hearing. The applicant shall advertise the public hearing in the local  newspaper and distribute letters of intent to adjacent property owners no less than 15 days  93 prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. Should the Commission and Council (if said facility is  within their city limits) determine, based on information provided, to disapprove the proposal  based on inconsistency with the adopted solid waste management plan, the applicant may  appeal and provide additional information at a subsequent Commission and Council (if said  facility is within their city limits) meeting. Applicants may appeal any additional negative ruling  by the Commission and Council (if said facility is within their city limits) to circuit court.  6.3 Assessment of Land Limitation    The goal of the land limitation element is to identify areas of the County which should be  avoided when developing solid waste handling and disposal facilities. This is an effort towards  providing environmentally and socially sound solid waste handling and disposal facilities. As the  County considers siting new solid waste handling and disposal facilities, local officials need to  be cognizant of environmental considerations as well as other special needs. Regulation should  not necessarily result in the prohibition of privately owned solid waste disposal facilities but  ensure that the development of such facilities does not conflict with this Plan, local  comprehensive planning documents, or other local, state and federal regulations. While the  maps contained in this section illustrate some of the land limitations applicable in Augusta‐ Richmond County, it is important to note that additional local, state and federal siting criteria  may result in additional properties being deemed inappropriate for the siting of privately  owned solid waste handling and disposal facilities.    6.3.1 Water Supply Watersheds  Richmond County contains two watersheds: the Middle Savannah Watershed and the Butler  Creek Watershed. The Savannah River is Augusta‐Richmond County’s primary source for public  drinking water supply, supplemented by groundwater wells located throughout the county.  Water is also withdrawn from the Augusta Canal, which is fed by and located next to the river.  A Water Supply Protection ordinance for the Savannah River may be found in Chapter 8‐7‐1 of  the Augusta‐Richmond County Code.     The Butler Creek Watershed above Butler Reservoir is characterized by low‐density residential  development, woodlands and scattered commercial uses. For a number of years, the Butler  Creek watershed served as the source of water for Fort Gordon; however, since 2007 the  Augusta Utilities Department has provided drinking water to the base.    Although they must meet stringent DNR rules, due to the impact that a potential failure would  have on water supply to area residents, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located  within any water supply watersheds in Augusta‐Richmond County.    6.3.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas  The citizens of Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah rely on  groundwater sources for their drinking water supply. In addition to DNR rules, solid waste  94 handling facilities shall be prohibited from locating within 2 miles of portions of the county that  have been identified as groundwater recharge areas. The potential for leachate collection  system and/or synthetic liner failure places vital groundwater sources for major portions of the  county in jeopardy.     6.3.3 Wetlands  Consistent with DNR rules, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located within identified  wetland areas.    6.3.4 River Corridors  The Savannah River (illustrated on Map F) is a protected river and is on the U.S. EPA’s list of  303(D)/305(B) protected rivers due to apparently high levels of particular contaminants.  Because these critical waterways are already impaired by one or more pollutants, the siting of  solid waste handling facilities within close proximity to these water courses can easily  compound existing problems. As a result, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located  within 2 miles of a protected river corridor. In addition, other surface waters throughout the  county can easily be contaminated by activities associated with mismanaged or failing solid  waste handling facilities. As a result, all other navigatable river corridors shall be subject to  DNR’s minimum planning criteria.    6.3.5 Floodplains  The critical and fragile habitats associated with wetlands are often present in floodplains. In  addition, floodplains that may be disrupted or altered by filling activities associated with solid  waste handling facilities – potentially creating flooding problems for downstream property  owners. Solid waste handling facilities shall be prohibited from being located within floodplain  areas.    6.3.6 Local Zoning/Land Use  Augusta‐Richmond County has appropriate regulations in place to discourage the location of  solid waste facilities in areas identified as unsuitable. The location of any potential solid waste  handling facility in these jurisdictions would require zoning amendments.     The Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah do not have local land use regulations that address siting of  such facilities; however, these communities are small in size and population concentrations. As  a result, the location of solid waste handling facilities would be highly unlikely, albeit  inappropriate, regardless of whether local land use regulations were in place.    6.3.7 Historic Resources  Augusta‐Richmond County continues to make significant investments in historic resources. In  most recent history, the consolidated government has taken steps to become more directly  involved in historic preservation. Historic preservation in Augusta is marked by a wide variety of  activities. From preparation of National Register nominations, to rehabilitation of historic  95 buildings, to participation in historic preservation programs, individuals and organizations are  interested in preserving the past and at the same time make it a part of Augusta‐Richmond  County’s future. Augusta‐Richmond County’s historic preservation movement has grown to the  point where it is now an integral part of neighborhood revitalization, economic development  and tourism. Solid waste handling facilities have the potential to negatively impact a  community’s historic resources due to noise, odor, traffic, etc. It is in the best interest of  Augusta‐Richmond County and the cities of Blythe and Hephzibah to prohibit the siting of  nearby solid waste handling facilities. Therefore, such Solid waste handling facilities shall not be  located within 3 miles of a historic resource.    6.3.8 Airport Proximity  In accordance with DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(c), Augusta‐Richmond County shall require that  new solid waste landfill units or lateral expansions of existing units shall not be within 10,000  feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used by turbojet aircraft or within  5,000 feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used by only piston type aircraft.  Because future runway expansion and/or the construction of additional runways are possible  scenarios, the 10,000 foot buffer should be observed from all sides of the property.    6.3.9 Jurisdictional Boundaries  Unless multi‐jurisdictional agreements are made between Augusta‐Richmond County and its  neighboring counties, solid waste handling facilities should be located in such a way as not to  be a detriment to these other jurisdictions. The county respects the siting criteria adopted by its  neighboring counties.    6.3.10 Access  Any future solid waste handling facility in Augusta‐Richmond County shall be sited on an easily  accessible parcel of land with direct paved road access that does not interfere with rail system  operations.    6.4 Goals  To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are  placed in areas suitable and approved for such developments within the County.    Section 7  Education and Public Involvement Element  7.0 Introduction    The purpose of this section of the Plan is to provide an inventory and assessment of existing  educational programs and public involvement activities available in Augusta Richmond County  and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah. Local governments throughout Georgia are encouraging  96 residents to become more aware of the true costs of solid waste management and the need for  waste reduction, recycling and siting of new facilities.  7.1 Inventory Existing Public Education Programs and Public Involvement Opportunities    Solid waste, waste reduction, recycling, and other environmental education programs are  available to all citizens within Augusta‐Richmond County, the City of Hephzibah and the City of  Blythe.  Table 7‐1 provides an inventory of all existing environmental education initiatives in  Augusta‐Richmond County as they relate to solid waste management.       Table 7‐1  Existing Environmental Education Initiatives Program/Activity Jurisdictions  Covered  Operated  by  Target  Audience  Number of  Participants  per Year  Description of Impact  Recycling  Brochures to  Each Household  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Residents 62,000  Increases participation;  encourages recycling   Landfill tours,  website  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Civic  Organizations, Residents,  Schools,  Businesses  350, Data  Not  Available  Raises awareness and  provides information  about waste reduction  and recycling efforts   School Programs Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Students;  Teachers  33,000 Promotes/educates  students/teachers about  benefits of recycling  Speaker’s Bureau Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Civic  Organizations, Residents,  Schools,  Businesses  Data Not  Available  Promotes/educates  general  public/students/teachers  about benefits of  recycling  97 Program/Activity Jurisdictions  Covered  Operated by Target  Audience  Number of  Participants per  Year  Description of  Impact  “Bring One For the  Chipper” ‐annual  Christmas tree  chipping  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents Minimal,  participation has  declined due to  curbside pickup  Diversion of  Christmas trees  from landfill  Adopt‐A‐Road,  Adopt‐A‐Stream,  Adopt‐A‐Highway  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents 120, six ‘Adopt‐a‐ Roads’ with six  pickups annually,  averaging 10  people per  pickup  Reduces and/or  eliminates litter  from  roads/highways  and waterways  Special events (e.g.:  Earth Day, America  Recycles Day)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents 500,  participation is  increasing as  new programs  come online   Raises awareness  about conservation  and recycling   *DNA – Data Not Available      7.1.1 Local Government Programs  Augusta‐Richmond County has dedicated an Officer through its Code Enforcement Program to  provide information, education, and customer service to students, citizens, civic organizations,  and businesses on all county solid waste, recycling, and litter prevention programs. The County  coordinates school education programs; teaches solid waste, landfill, waste reduction, recycling  and other environmental education topics to a variety of age groups; conducts workshops,  presentations, and tours of the landfill for school and community groups; designs and produces  brochures, manuals, reports and other print media; plans, coordinates, directs, and participates  in special events; and maintains a speakers bureau comprised of at least two (2) Solid Waste  Department staff members and the dedicated Code Enforcement Officer.     The County sponsors a number of educational programs that involve public participation such  as litter pick up events (e.g.: Adopt‐a‐Highway, Adopt‐a‐Road, Adopt‐a‐Stream, Rivers Alive)  and recycling and conservation awareness activities (e.g.: one day recycling events) associated  with the observance of America Recycles Day and Earth Day. Although Augusta‐Richmond  County jurisdictions do not currently fund a Keep Georgia Beautiful (KGB) affiliate program, the  County does have access to KGB resources as needed.     In addition, nine public hearings were held during the development of this solid waste  management plan where educational information was distributed and staff was available to  answer questions about local solid waste and recycling efforts. The first public hearing was held  98 on January 8, 2008 at the McBean Community Center in conjunction with Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Eight additional hearings were held throughout the  month; ending on January 31, 2008. See Appendix E. All interested parties along with the  general public were encouraged to attend and become involved in the planning process  through public advertisements. The hearings were designed to inform the public on the  planning process and to encourage input on solid waste goals, needs, and issues. A second set  of public hearings, six in total, took place near the conclusion of the planning process  throughout the County between June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008. See Appendix F. A copy of the  Plan was prepared and distributed to those in attendance for review and comment.   7.1.2 Solid Waste Committee/Task Force  There is currently no solid waste committee/task force in place within the County or other area  jurisdictions.   7.1.3 School System Programs  The Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department’s Code Enforcement program provides  a dedicated Officer who presents educational programs about solid waste and recycling to area  students.  The scope of the educational program includes interactive presentations with the  help of ARC’s recycling mascot ‘Bin‐E,’ age appropriate handouts, and distribution of fun  promotional items such as recycled steel slinkys, recycled pencils, etc.    In addition, the state’s science curriculum objectives (Georgia Performance Standards) provide  a standardized curriculum that introduces students to solid waste and waste reduction  principles. Area students in grades K through 12 are regularly exposed to this curriculum.  Along  with its education efforts the Augusta‐Richmond County BOE has arranged for the collection of  corrugated cardboard from each school through their solid waste hauler.    7.1.4 Litter Control Programs  Augusta‐Richmond County has adopted ordinances regulating litter and illegal dumping. The  Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah cite litter and illegal dumping violations under the Georgia code.  Enforcement is largely the responsibility of local law enforcement and is conducted  predominantly on a complaint basis.      7.1.5 Regional RDC Programs  Although the Central Savannah Regional Area (CSRA) Regional Development Center (RDC) does  not have any regional recycling programs in place, the CSRA Environmental Science Education  Cooperative does provide information and access to environmental science education  programs to the County. The County’s involvement includes participation in organized  activities/programs for the region, including one‐day special events, such as for electronics and  glass recycling.          99 7.2 Assess Adequacy of Environmental Education Initiatives     Augusta‐Richmond County has designated staff that provides the public with information on  solid waste management, waste reduction practices and services, and litter prevention efforts  throughout the County.     7.2.1 Opportunities for Public Involvement  Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah rely on their staff’s  interaction with the public as well as public meetings to involve the public in local solid waste  management issues. In addition, the public can participate in a number of local and regional  waste reduction initiatives, including recycling drop‐off and litter pick‐up events.   7.2.2 Education Programs  Although the County has the infrastructure in place to provide public awareness of local solid  waste management and waste reduction practices and programs, the County acknowledges  that further improvements are needed to increase the public’s awareness of and involvement  in local solid waste programs. For example, based on information from a 2004 Waste  Composition Analysis, 32 percent of the Augusta‐Richmond County waste stream consists of  organic materials. Yet existing educational programs do not adequately target this sector of  waste.  In addition, although recycling services are available to the general public (i.e.: drop‐off,  curbside), the amount of recycling tonnage currently collected in the County is low compared  with other similar‐size programs; suggesting only modest participation.  7.3 Statement of Needs and Goals     Augusta‐Richmond County’s goal is to provide all necessary information to the general public so  they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste management and understand their  role.  Section 8 Implementation Strategy    8.0 Introduction    The implementation strategy represents a culmination of information gathered in the  preceding elements and after all elements have been inventoried and assessed, and needs and  goals have been identified.    Section 8.1 Summary of Goals and Needs  Table 8‐1 below provides a summary of the goals and needs for the Augusta‐Richmond County  planning area.  100 Table 8‐1  Summary of Goals and Needs by Planning Element    8.2 Implementation Strategy/Short Term Work Program     The implementation strategy may be found in Appendix G. It includes specific actions which  address the needs and goals expressed in the planning elements and which will help the State  reach the statewide goal of waste disposal reduction. Plans and programs presented in the  implementation strategy demonstrate 10 year collection capability and disposal capacity.     Finally, the implementation strategy identifies specific administrative responsibilities and  budgeting necessary to implement the Plan.                        Element Description of Goal/Need    Jurisdiction   Waste  Reduction  To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount  of solid waste disposed of in the MSW landfill by 2017 and  to expand and further develop waste reduction programs  over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Collection To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid  waste in Augusta‐Richmond County over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Disposal To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond  County meet regulatory requirements and have the ability  to sustain solid waste services over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Land  Limitation  To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible  with surrounding areas and are placed in areas suitable  and approved for such developments.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Education  and Public  Involvement  To provide all necessary information to the general public  so they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste  management and understand their role.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  101   APPENDIX A  AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE, READOPTED 7-10-2007 TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH ARTICLE 2 LITTER CONTROL Sec. 4-2-7. Definitions. (a) Commission. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission, or its designated representative. (b) Litter. All sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, rubbish, waste material, tin cans, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or discarded materials of every kind and description. (c) Person. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or unincorporated association. (d) Public or private property. The right-of-way of any road or highway; any body of water or watercourse or the shores or beaches thereof; any park, playground, building, refuge, or conservation or recreation area; and residential or farm properties, timberlands or forests in Augusta-Richmond County. (e) Road or street shall be mutually inclusive and shall likewise be deemed to include any alley, lane, court and other thoroughfare, however described or designated. Sec. 4-2-8. Certain deposits prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in Augusta-Richmond County unless: (a) The property is designated by Augusta-Richmond County for the disposal of litter and the person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property; (b) The litter is placed into a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; or (c) The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession or unless the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a matter consistent with the public welfare. Sec. 4-2-9. Littering streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal, brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk" includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located. Sec. 4-2-10. Placing, throwing, etc., dangerous objects in streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or to throw or to leave or abandon on any street in Augusta-Richmond County any glass bottle or car or the fragments thereof, or any broken glass 102 bottle or crockery or any kind. or nails, tacks, brickbats, or any article or object likely to injure barefoot persons using such streets or sidewalks or to injure or puncture the tires of vehicles utilizing pneumatic tires for their locomotion. Sec. 4-2-11. Keeping crates, boxes, etc., on streets and sidewalks prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on the streets or sidewalks in Augusta-Richmond County any crates, boxes, or any similar containers, except authorized trash receptacles. Sec. 4-2-12. Churches and public places; littering and spitting prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to spit or throw hulls, peelings or other litter upon the sidewalk or in or upon the floors of churches, public halls, theaters, buses, auditoriums, and other similar public places. Sec. 4-2-13. Distributing handbills and advertising matter in automobiles, on private property prohibited; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful to place in or on any automobile in Augusta-Richmond County any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner or occupant of such automobile. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place on private property any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner of the property or intended recipient. Sec. 4-2-14. Transporting refuse in vehicles regulated. (a) Regulations for all vehicles. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to transport any garbage, trash, refuse or other cargo upon the public thoroughfares in Augusta-Richmond County if the same is of a character or substance which is likely to be deposited from the motor vehicle onto the public rights-of-way, unless the same is secured by containers, tarpaulin, or other device in such fashion as to effectively prevent such deposit on the public rights- of-way. (2) No regulated quantities of hazardous wastes may be collected and transported except in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-60 et seq. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to transfer refuse between vehicles on any public property, including without limitation public rights-of-way. (b) Additional regulations for commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to engage in the business of transporting refuse as defined in Augusta-Richmond County Code section 4-2-5 unless and until the following conditions are met: (1) Business tax certificate. Prior to commencing business to transport refuse, a business tax certificate to conduct such business must be obtained as provided in Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 2-1-1, et seq. Prior to the use and operation of any solid waste collection and transportation vehicle, such vehicle shall be thoroughly inspected and examined by the Marshall's Department and found to comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Code. All such businesses shall indicate compliance with this Section by displaying on each commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicle a sticker issued for such purpose by the Marshall's Department. Business tax certificates and vehicle stickers shall be renewed annually. The annual inspection fee for compliance with this section shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon enactment of this 103 section. (2) Vehicle and container construction. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be enclosed with a non-pliable material, substantially leak-proof, durable, and of easily cleanable construction, and shall be inspected by the Marshall's Department every six (6) months to ensure the continued maintenance of such vehicles and containers. The date showing the last inspection shall be shown on the sticker described herein. (3) Vehicle and container maintenance. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be maintained at all times in clean condition and in good repair, and free of excessive noise, odor and emissions. (4) Littering and spillage. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be loaded and moved in such manner that the contents will not fall, leak or spill there from and shall be covered when necessary to prevent blowing of material from the vehicle. (Ord. No. 6235, § a, 12-21-99) Sec. 4-2-15. Duty of owner, occupant, etc., to keep property litter free. The owners, occupants and lessees of all property, jointly and severally, are required to remove all litter and place the same in proper containers. Vacant lots, borders, parking lots, embankments, fences, walls and sidewalks shall be kept free of litter. Parking lots, shopping centers, convenience stores, drive-in restaurants and all other commercial and industrial enterprises shall see to it that their respective properties are kept litter free. Sec. 4-2-16. Duty of proprietors, business managers to insure cleanliness of areas surrounding businesses. (a) The proprietor and person in charge of every business and commercial establishment in Augusta-Richmond County, jointly and severally, is hereby required to keep the driveways, yards, parking lots and areas adjacent thereto and under his control clean at all times and to place sweepings in a container to prevent rescattering. (b) Any proprietor or person in charge of a business which offers curb service shall be responsible for all paper, trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk by his customers. Any person in front of whose place of business retail or wholesale transactions are made shall be responsible for all trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk as the result of such transactions. (c) It shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit waste paper, paper cups or food containers of any kind to remain unsecured on his property, but the same shall be placed in a closed container immediately after use. It shall also be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit any waste paper, paper cups or other paper products to blow from any premises owned or controlled by him onto the streets of Augusta-Richmond County. Sec. 4-2-17. Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, etc. (a) Prohibited in streets or gutters. It shall be unlawful to place grass, leaves, shrubbery trimmings, brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, or any similar materials in the streets or gutters within Augusta-Richmond County. Any person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance such that such materials are created as a result of said business shall be responsible for disposing of said materials. (b) Collection. Grass, leaves or shrubbery trimmings and similar materials in the Urban Services District shall be placed in closed containers or bags, and only brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, and similar materials which are no more than four feet long and/or four inches in 104 diameter and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds, all of which are required to be placed in a neat, orderly pile between the curb and sidewalk for collection according to the collection schedule published by Augusta-Richmond County. (c) Disposal required. Material not eligible for collection as set out in subsection (b) hereof shall not be collected, and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner, or the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance, to dispose of said material. (d) Cleaning of property at owner's expense; violations. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers such material on property within Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County shall leave a written notice at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material, or shall provide written notice by mail to the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance. In the event the material is not disposed of according to this Section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, Augusta-Richmond County shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. Any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-18. Owners, occupants, etc., of commercial, institutional or industrial properties to provide containers for litter generated by customers, licenses or invitees. Every owner, occupant, tenant and lessee using or occupying any commercial, institutional or industrial building or property shall be obligated, jointly and severally, to provide litter containers of such character, size, number and type as may be specified by Augusta-Richmond County to be reasonably required to hold litter generated by operations of the premises. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the requirement for such containers shall apply to shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, service stations and similar establishments; and shall likewise apply to commercial establishments, garages, schools, colleges, and churches. Sec. 4-2-19. Parking lot owners to provide containers for litter generated from lot operations. Every owner and every operator of a private or commercial parking lot shall provide litter containers of adequate size, character and number, as specified by Augusta-Richmond County, to contain the litter generated by the operations of such parking lot. Sec. 4-2-20. Work areas to be kept in clean condition. All work areas, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading areas, shall be provided with containers for the deposit of litter created by packing or repacking operations; and the owner of the premises and the occupant thereof shall jointly and severally maintain surveillance to ensure that all litter is placed in the proper container and the area is kept clean. 105 Sec. 4-2-21. Garbage storage areas to be kept clean. Every owner, occupant and lessee of a house or building shall be jointly and severally required to maintain garbage storage areas in a clean condition and to ensure that all garbage is properly containerized. Sec. 4-2-22. Removal of litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions. Litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions such as holidays, moving or cleanup will be made into bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds each and not more than four (4) feet long, two (2) feet wide and two (2) feet high, and made secure. Empty cartons will be broken down before being placed in bundles. Bundles will be placed at or near the front property line for pickup. Sec. 4-2-23. Removal of construction-site litter. Property owners and prime contractors in charge of a construction-site are jointly and severally required to furnish litter containers for construction litter. All litter from construction and related activities shall be containerized and shall be picked up and placed in containers at the end of each workday. Sec. 4-2-24. Cleaning of property at owner's expense. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers that litter has been illegally placed on private property within Augusta-Richmond County, written notice shall be posted at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material. In the event said litter is not disposed of according to this section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, the sanitation department shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) days of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. In addition, any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-25. Violations; penalties. All persons, firms or corporations failing to comply with the mandatory provisions hereof or doing any act prohibited hereby shall be guilty of an offense and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and conviction, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-26. Unauthorized interference with receptacles or contents. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to deposit or throw any article or substance in any receptacle for garbage and trash (including without limitation, garbage and trash dumpsters belonging to commercial establishments) or to remove, injure or destroy, uncover or in any manner move or disturb such receptacle or any portion of its contents.   106   APPENDIX B    AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: _______________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director PURPOSE: To set forth the code enforcement officer policies and procedures for issuing a Non-Compliance Notice for illegal dumps. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Solid Waste Department Code Enforcement employees. POLICY: 1. There are six steps in the process. a. Handling violations b. Filling out the Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form c. Initiating a work order or investigation of illegal dumping d. Follow-up e. Closing out illegal dumping investigations f. Documentation 2. Handling Violations a. Once a violation has been discovered either by another code enforcement officer (CEO) or by referral, it becomes the responsibility of the CEO to investigate as well as document all findings. b. Documentation should include photographs, interview documentation with owners, occupants, and/or neighbors. c. All documentation shall be placed in the illegal dumping file. 3. Filling out the Litter Investigation form We will strive to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and we will remain pleasant and helpful even when a customer is not 107 a. All information should be filled out on the Litter Crime Scene Investigation form. All information should be current and a copy given to the CEO Supervisor within 48 hours of the completion of the investigation. b. An electronic copy of the file should also be kept on the Landfill Common drive in the “Open Litter Investigations” folder, and a hard copy placed in the file with all photos and other findings. c. Such file shall be maintained for court purposes and in accordance with department standards. d. All such files shall be reviewed by the CEO supervisor or the Assistant Director prior to referral to either the court or the Marshall’s Department. e. All such files shall be maintained in the central CEO filing cabinet. 4. Initiating a Work Order a. Once the Crime Scene Investigation form has been completed and reviewed, the CEO Supervisor or the Assistant Director will review and approve prior to forwarding to the Marshall’s Department. b. Once all information is verified the form will be submitted to the Marshall’s Department and they will execute a work order to have the waste removed from the dump site. 5. Follow-Up a. CEO should continually check the area to see if any progress in the removal of the waste has been made or to see if any additional waste has been added to the site. b. The CEO will work in conjunction with the CEO Supervisor to ensure that the Marshall’s Department has initiated and/or completed a work order for the waste removal. c. The CEO Supervisor will also coordinate CEO schedules so that, as needed, the appropriate CEO can attend any court cases held in relation to the work order or investigation. 6. Closing the Investigation a. Once the investigation has been completed, the investigation will stay open until the area has been cleaned up by either the property owner or the Public Services Department. 7. Documentation a. All documentation of all information shall be maintained as part of the file. b. All actions shall be tracked on the CEO spreadsheet. 108 AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: ___/S/____________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director Distributed by: Lori Videtto Date of Distribution: ____________________ I have received the above Policy and received training to its contents. __________________________ _____________________________ ______________ Employee name (printed) Employee Signature Date                   109 APPENDIX C  Landfill Fee Structure   Waste Type Price Unit of Measure  Waste and Recycling Fees  MSW, C&D, Special Waste      0 to 1,999 Tons per Month  $33.50 Per Ton  2,000‐4,999 Tons per Month $30.50 Per Ton  5,000‐9,999 Tons per Month $27.50 Per Ton  Greater than 10,000 Tons per  Month $24.50 Per Ton           Asbestos $20.00 Per Cubic Yard  Beneficial Use  $10.00 Per Ton  Inert Waste Disposal $16.75 Per Ton  Metal $0.00 Per Ton  Mulch Purchase (Commercial) $15.00 Per Ton  Non‐Profit Organizations Waste $23.50 Per Ton  (with Administrators approval)      Recycling $0.00 Per Ton  Tires (17 Inch or smaller) $3.00 Each  Tires (Larger than 17 inch) $8.00 Each  Tires (Truck Load, Off Road,  Agricultural) $180.00 Per Ton      110 Service Fees  Equipment Assistance  $150.00 Per Hour  Refrigerant Removal $10.00 Each  Unloading/Re‐loading Assistance $150.00 Per Hour  Administrative Fees  Annual Permit  $100.00 Per Vehicle  Credit Card Convenience Fee  3.00% Applied to all charges  Environmental Fee  3.00% Applied to all charges less State Solid  Waste Surcharge  Minimum Charge / Non‐ Commercial $5.00    Minimum Charge / Commercial 1Ton    Minimum Finance Charge  $1.50    Non‐Tarped Loads / Non‐ Commercial $25.00 Each Occurrence  Non‐Tarped Loads / Commercial $75.00 Each Occurrence  A fuel surcharge may apply.       The State Solid Waste Surcharge will be added.   The total of all charges will be rounded up to the next whole dollar.   (Ord. No. 6238, § 1, 1‐4‐00; Ord. No. 6778, § 2, 8‐1‐04; Ord. No. 6793, § 2, 5‐17‐05)        112 APPENDIX E  News Release Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 821-1796 FAX: (706) 821-1806 E-mail: pdecamp@augustaga.gov (Augusta – December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta- Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan. Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission website. The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/home.asp Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan Update – 2008 News Release – December 26, 2007 113 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS JANUARY 2008 MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Gracewood Community Center 1200 Tobacco Road Monday, January 14, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Lucy Laney House Museum 1116 Phillips Street Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Garrett Elementary School 1100 Eisenhower Drive Tuesday January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Monday, January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 11th Eleventh Ave Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Fire Station #15 1721 Flowing Wells Road Thursday January 31, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Blythe Recreation Center 3129 Hwy. 88 Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated. 114 APPENDIX F  NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN The public is invited to participate in a second round of public meetings for the update of both the Comprehensive Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Department are hosting six (6) open house meetings throughout the city. This is your opportunity to provide input on the goals, policies and projects to include in both the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Management Plan. A drop-in format will be used for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (Phone 706-821-1796) or the Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department, 4330 Deans Bridge Road, Blythe, GA 30805 (706) 592-3200. Internet users may also consult the Comprehensive Plan project website at http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/comp_plan_update.asp and the Solid Waste Department’s website at http://www.augustasolidwaste.com AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS June 2008 MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION Tuesday, June 3, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Diamond Lakes Park Multi-Purpose Room Diamond Lakes Way Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Monday, June 16, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Tuesday June 17, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 Eleventh Ave Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Warren Road Community Center 300 Warren Road Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated.   115 APPENDIX G  2008‐2017 Joint Solid Waste Management Plan   Augusta‐Richmond County (ARC), Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah   Section 8  Implementation Strategy  Section 8.1 Summary of Goals and Needs  Table 8‐1  Summary of Goals and Needs by Planning Element  Element Description of Goal/Need    Jurisdiction   Waste Reduction To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount of solid waste disposed of in the  MSW landfill by 2017, to attain a 30 percent increase per capita in the amount of  recyclables collected by 2017, and to expand and further develop waste reduction programs  over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Collection To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste in Augusta‐Richmond  County over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Disposal To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond County meet regulatory  requirements and have the ability to sustain solid waste services over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Land Limitation To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are  placed in areas suitable and approved for such developments.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Education and  Public  Involvement  To provide all necessary information to the general public so they are aware of the  importance of proper solid waste management and understand their role.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  116 8.2 Implementation Strategy/Short Term  Work Program   The implementation strategy should describe all currently existing and new programs to be implemented throughout the ten‐year  Plan, in all planning elements.  The first five years of the implementation strategy serves as the Short‐Term Work Program.  The  second half of the Implementation Strategy will be updated in accordance with the planning schedule established and revised from  time to time by the Department.  117   Table 8‐2  Implementation Strategy   Solid Waste Management Plan  2008‐2017   Augusta‐Richmond County (ARC), Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah  Program/Activity Years Program/Activity Takes Place Responsible  Party   Estimated  Cost  (Revenue)  Funding  Source   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     Waste Reduction Element  Needs/Goals: To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount of solid waste disposed of in the MSW landfill by 2017, to attain a 30  percent increase per capita in the amount of recyclables collected by 2017, and to expand and further develop   waste reduction programs over the next 10 years.  1. Identify, evaluate, and  further define ways to  support and expand  countywide waste  reduction and recycling  efforts.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Evaluate and pursue  recycling opportunities  and/or partnerships with  private sector recycling  processor(s).    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  118  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     3. Continue to allow  private sector collection of  recyclables from drop‐off  sites located at area  shopping centers and  schools.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  4. Continue working with  private sector recycling  processors to handle  collected recyclables while  evaluating options to either  construct a county‐owned  and operated recycling  processing facility or  partner with a private  sector processor to  construct a facility –  implementing such plans as  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    ($15,000‐ $19,500)    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  5. Pursue new recycling  opportunities for  government buildings,  multi‐family developments,  downtown businesses, and  other commercial  establishments, providing  those services if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Continue wood grinding  operation at landfill.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  119  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     6a:  Pilot source separated  organics collection from  area grocers, cafeterias and  restaurants, with  processing at wood  grinding/windrowing  operations, if feasible.         √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Investigate feasibility of  residential collection  events for special wastes  (eg: computers,  electronics, household  hazardous waste, etc.);  implementing programs if  feasible – implementing if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Design and construct  Courtesy Drop‐off Center  at the landfill for solid  waste and special wastes  (eg: metals, electronics,  household hazardous  waste, tires, and white  goods).    √    √             ARC    $3,000,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  120  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     9. Consider an ordinance  augmenting the current  scrap tire fee that will  provide additional money  to fund an on‐site tire  grinding operation of which  the grindings will be used  for alternative landfill daily  cover; implement if  warranted and feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  10.  Pursue new special  event recycling  opportunities using roll off  boxes and individual  recycling containers,  providing these services if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  11. Evaluate establishing a  mandatory cooking grease  recycling program with  possible flow control to  ARC that eventually could  fuel fleet.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  121 Collection Element  Needs/Goals: To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste in Augusta‐Richmond County over the next 10 years.   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     1. Continue residential  curbside collection in the  service area through public  or private means,  expanding service to whole  county as opportunity  arises.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $16,274,000  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund,  Customer  User Fees  and  Assessments  2. Continue purchase and  distribution of 65 gallon  wheeled carts    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC  $860,000 in  2008;  $1,130,000  years 2009‐ 2012, and  $260,000 in  2013  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund,  Customer  User Fees  and  Assessments  3. Determine feasibility of  establishing a Pay‐As‐You‐ Throw or Other Variable  Rate Fee program offering  enhanced services and cart  size options; implement if  feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √          ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  4. Evaluate the feasibility of  changing bulky waste  collection procedures from  a dedicated weekly service  basis to a residential call‐ in  to schedule basis;  implement if feasible.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  122  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     5. Evaluate geographic  expansion of residential  curbside collection to the  cities of Hephzibah and  Blythe.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Determine feasibility of  modifying current billing  procedures for residential  curbside collection (eg:  consolidating between a  tax based or fee based  system); implement  required changes if  feasible.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Develop policies and  procedures to support solid  waste services and/or  operations.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Evaluate changing  residential curbside  collection service  frequency from twice‐a‐ week to once‐a‐week  service; implement service  changes if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  9. Continue to use new,  state‐of‐the‐art customer  service center to ensure  that all residential requests  are appropriately and  quickly handled.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $120,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  123  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     10. The City of Hephzibah  will continue to use private  residential solid waste  haulers through individual  subscription service. These  haulers operate in the  County and therefore are  de facto under the  County’s solid waste  regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    City of  Hephzibah    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Resident  11. The City of Blythe  residents will continue to  use private residential solid  waste haulers through  individual subscription  service. These haulers  operate in the County and  therefore are de facto  under the County’s solid  waste regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    City of Blythe    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Resident  12. Continue to identify  and implement (where  feasible) operational  changes and/or collection  programs to encourage  participation in recycling or  waste reduction activities.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  124  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     13. Evaluate expansion of  curbside yard waste  program to include the  collection of containerized  yard waste (instead of  using kraft paper bags);  implement changes if  feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  14. Study feasibility of  establishing exclusive  franchise or non‐exclusive  franchise/license  regulations (i.e.: setting  minimum standards such  as insurance, etc.) for  haulers of residential waste  outside contracted  residential boundaries;  implement if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  15. Study feasibility of  establishing exclusive  franchise or non‐exclusive  franchise regulations (i.e.:  identifying collection  zones, etc.) for haulers of  commercial waste;  implement if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  125  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     16. Continue to maintain  and replace depreciated  equipment and vehicles for  all solid waste inspection  vehicles.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $30,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Disposal Element  Needs/Goals: To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond County meet regulatory requirements and have the ability to sustain  solid waste services over the next 10 years.   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     1. Continue operation of  MSW Subtitle D landfill as  approved by EPD Permit  and according to EPD Rules  & Regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $13,200,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue to maintain  and replace depreciated  equipment and vehicles for  landfill operation.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $571,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Construct a new entry  road into the landfill to  help alleviate traffic and  congestion.    √    √    √            ARC    $300,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  4. Construct scale complex  with EZ Pass capabilities to  help collection vehicles  easily weigh their loads.     √    √    √            ARC    $1,000,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  126  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     5. Construct maintenance  facility.        √                                    ARC    $5,500,000  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Determine feasibility of  regional merchant landfill  services opportunities (eg:  intergovernmental  agreements and/or  contracts with neighboring  communities) and strategic  partnerships (eg: building  transfer stations in  neighboring communities);  initiate if feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Consider strategies to  correct current landfill  issues regarding air space  recovery and reducing  overburden on dirt.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Develop and construct a  construction and  demolition (C&D) landfill  cell within the boundaries  of the County landfill.  (The  County currently has  permitted air space for this  development).    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  127  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     9. Improve County‐owned  landfill gas operation’s  current generation process;  bringing all structural  functions up to  environmental compliance  and evaluating additional  source reduction and  beneficial uses of gas.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  10. Further develop vector  and odor control  operations.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  11. Improve landfill  operations through  purchase of upgraded  machinery (i.e.: GPS  enabled) that allows  management/tracking/staff  optimization.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  12. Evaluate the  development of a pricing  model that institutes a  base rate along with the  ability to add in  environmental and fuel  surcharges; implement if  feasible.        √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  128  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     13. Develop a management  plan for disaster debris.      √    √    √    √           ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  14. Continue to operate  the enterprise fund for  solid waste disposal.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Landfill  Tipping/User  Fees  15. Evaluate the feasibility  of developing a  compost/manufactured  soil operation on site.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Land Limitation Element   Needs/Goals: To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are placed in areas suitable and approved  for such developments.  1. Ensure sufficient land  use controls are in place.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue to review and  monitor all permit requests  for siting or expanding solid  waste handling facilities to  determine consistency with  Solid Waste Management  Plan.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Revise and adopt new  ordinances    √         ARC DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  129  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     4. Modify Solid Waste  Management Plan with  ordinance changes        √                                    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Education and Public Involvement Element  Needs/Goals: To provide all necessary information to the general public so they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste management  and understand their role.  1. Continue support and  enhancement of Code  Enforcement Program for  compliance and  enforcement of solid waste  ordinances, including  hauler compliance, litter,  scrap tire, illegal dumping,  and other solid waste  ordinance violations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $140,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue development  of ongoing public  education program to  inform citizens about solid  waste, waste reduction,  recycling and yard waste  collection services.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Develop a “Talking  Landfill Tour” which  citizens visiting the landfill  could access by tuning their  radio to a specified  frequency.      √    √    √            ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  130  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     4. Continue to share  educational resources with  the cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  5. Provide technical  assistance to commercial  businesses, institutions,  and industries in an effort  to further reduce solid  waste generated and  disposed of in the landfill.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Evaluate the feasibility of  developing an education  center at the landfill site or  through a partnership with  a private sector recycling  processor; develop if  feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Reinstate a Keep Georgia  Beautiful affiliate for  Augusta‐Richmond County.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Develop a “Weather  Station” on site at the  landfill that will support  landfill reporting  requirements and be an  educational tool for the  community.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  131 APPENDIX H                    CITY OF AUGUSTA RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, CITY OF HEPHZIBAH, CITY OF BLYTHE OCTOBER 2008 WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the state of Georgia, has completed the development of a ten (10) Year Joint Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with the Georgia Solid Waste Minimum Planning Standards developed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, two public hearings have been held to receive input from the public in the development of the Solid Waste Management Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION hereby submits the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan, October, 2008 to the Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center and to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for their review and approval. Adopted this_________ day of ___________________, 2008 ___________________________________________ Deke Copenhaver, Mayor, City of Augusta ATTEST: _____________________________________ Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Joint Solid Waste Management Plan  2008‐2017   Augusta‐Richmond County  City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe          Prepared by:  Resource Recycling Systems  October 2008              2         Chapter 1: Introduction        Page 4  Chapter 2: Waste Disposal Stream Analysis       Page 17  Chapter 3: Waste Reduction Element      Page 29  Chapter 4: Collection Element       Page 52  Chapter 5: Disposal Element        Page 66  Chapter 6: Land Limitation Element       Page 72  Chapter 7: Education and Public Involvement Element    Page 95  Chapter 8: Implementation Strategy       Page 99  APPENDIX A: Augusta‐Richmond County Code, Title 4 Public Health,  Article 2. Litter Control      Page 101    APPENDIX B: Illegal Dumping Procedure      Page 106  APPENDIX C: Augusta‐Richmond County Code, Title 4 Public Health,  Chapter 2, Article 1. General      Page 109    APPENDIX D: Disposal Capacity Assurance Letter      Page 111    APPENDIX E: First Public Hearings       Page 112    APPENDIX F: Second Public Hearings      Page 114    APPENDIX G: Implementation Strategy      Page 115    APPENDIX H: Plan Submittal Resolution(s)      Page 131            T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S  3       LIST OF TABLES    Table 1‐1:  Population Projections       Page 11  Table 1‐2: Number of Single and Multi Family Households    Page 12  Table 1‐3: Businesses by SIC Code       Page 14  Table 1‐4: Employment by Sector       Page 16  Table 2‐1: Waste Disposed         Page 19  Table 2‐2: Waste Characterization        Page 20  Table 2‐3: Disposal Projections        Page 25  Table 2‐4: Waste Disposed Target       Page 27  Table 3‐1: Recycling Programs       Page 30  Table 3‐2: Businesses Accepting Recyclables     Page 34  Table 3‐3: Recycling Facilities        Page 40  Table 3‐4: Yard Trimmings Programs       Page 44  Table 3‐5: Management of Special Materials     Page 48  Table 4‐1: Haulers Operating        Page 53  Table 4‐2: Inventory of Collection Programs      Page 61  Table 5‐1: Inventory of Disposal Facilities      Page 68  Table 5‐2: Disposal Capacity        Page 70  Table 7‐1: Existing Environmental Education Initiatives    Page 96  Table 8‐1: Summary of Goals and Needs      Page 100      LIST OF MAPS    Map A: Planning Area         Page 7  Map B: Topographic Map         Page 9  Map C: Water Supply Watersheds       Page 77  Map D: Groundwater Recharge Areas      Page 79  Map E: Wetlands          Page 81  Map F: Protected River Corridors       Page 83  Map G: Floodplains         Page 85  Map H: Land Use Classifications        Page 87  Map I: Historic Properties         Page 89  TABLE OF CONTENTS  4 Section 1  Introduction  Planning and implementing systems to effectively manage solid waste is a vital responsibility of  local government. State government primarily serves a regulatory role in solid waste  management, implementing regulations adopted by the Georgia Department of Natural  Resource’s Environmental Protection Division.    Major shifts have occurred in solid waste policies and regulations in the past 2 decades. A  higher level of community involvement has resulted from residents recognizing the impact of  solid waste on quality of life issues. Their efforts, combined with state policies, led to more  waste reduction education, monitoring of illegal dumping, and expanded curbside recycling  services. City, County and regional planners are also more aware of the effects of solid waste to  the overall planning system and have incorporated these issues into the comprehensive  planning process.    In the regulatory arena, the state and federal government have implemented more stringent  criteria for the siting, design, construction and operation of solid waste facilities, driving  regionalization of the solid waste collection and disposal infrastructure. As Georgia  communities continue to close municipal solid waste facilities and rely on private sector  disposal options, the regulatory role of local governments is expected to increase.    The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990 requires local governments  take steps to address solid waste management issues. The development of a solid waste  management plan provides local communities with the opportunity to consider pressing issues.  1.1 Define Planning Area     In 1989, the Georgia General Assembly passed SR 103, creating the Joint Solid Waste  Management Study Committee to analyze the status of solid waste management statewide and  to make recommendations for a comprehensive revision to the 1972 Solid Waste Management  Act. The findings and recommendations in the study committee report were drafted as  legislation and introduced as an administration bill in the 1990 session of the General Assembly  as SB 533, the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act.  SB 533 (the Act) provides  a framework to manage solid waste at the local and state level. The first step in implementing  the Act is the development of the Georgia Solid Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the  State plan is essentially threefold:    • To present a status report of solid waste management in Georgia;  • To set forth the state strategy for reducing and managing solid waste; and,  • To establish the procedures and criteria for local/regional solid waste plans and other  components of local/regional solid waste management strategy.  5   The Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of  Hephzibah and Blythe represents the next step in the planning process and includes data in  seven topic areas that are considered critical components of the solid waste management  planning process. These include:    • Waste Disposal Stream Analysis  • Waste Reduction Element  • Collection Element  • Disposal Element  • Land Limitation Element  • Education and Public Involvement Element  • Implementation Schedule    The content and planning process in this Plan conforms to Chapter 110‐4‐3 Minimum Planning  Standards and Procedures for Solid Waste Management from the Georgia Department of  Community Affairs. Each of the 5 core planning requirements (waste reduction, collection,  disposal, land limitation, education & public involvement) includes sections on inventories,  assessments, needs and goals. This Plan updates the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for  Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe that was adopted in 1993.    A working committee composed of solid waste experts and officials from Augusta‐Richmond  County was formed to help direct the planning effort.  As required by the solid waste minimum  planning standards, public hearings were held in Augusta‐Richmond County to elicit community  input on solid waste needs and goals, and the final plan. A total of 15 public hearings were held  in conjunction with Augusta‐Richmond County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. The first set of  public hearings occurred at nine different venues between January 8, 2008 and January 31,  2008. The second set of public hearings took place at six different locations within the County  between June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008. See Appendices G and H for more information.  Community input was assessed by the working committee and incorporated into the plan.   1.2 Identify Person Responsible for the Plan    The contact person for the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta‐Richmond County  and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah is:    Mark Johnson, Director of Solid Waste  Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department  4330 Deans Bridge Road  Blythe, Georgia 30805  Phone: 706‐592‐3200  6 Fax: 706‐592‐1658  Email: MJohnson2@augustaga.gov  Website: http://www.augustasolidwaste.com  1.3 Overview of the Area Covered in the Plan  1.3.1 Planning Area    Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe are located in the east  central section of Georgia.  The County is approximately 150 miles east of the Atlantic Ocean  and is bordered by the Savannah River to the northeast, Burke and Jefferson Counties to the  south and Columbia County to the northwest.  The center of Augusta‐Richmond County lies  roughly 121 miles southeast of Athens and 141 miles northwest of Savannah, Georgia.   Augusta‐Richmond County occupies a land area of 207,386 acres (324.04 square miles) plus  2,823 acres (4.41 square miles) of water area.     In terms of land area, Augusta‐Richmond County ranks 90th of Georgia’s 159 counties.    The  County and municipalities are members of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Regional  Development Center which is a public sector, non‐profit planning and development agency that  serves a 13 County and 39 city regions in the eastern portion of Central Georgia.  The home  office for the CSRA Regional Development Center is located in Augusta‐Richmond County.   Augusta‐Richmond County is also part of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with Columbia,  McDuffie, and Burke Counties in Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield Counties in South Carolina.  A  Metropolitan Statistical Area is a defined area used by federal agencies in collecting, tabulating,  and publishing statistics.  The metropolitan area contains a core urban area of 50,000 or more  population and consists of one or more counties that have a high degree of social and economic  integration with the urban core.    Augusta‐Richmond County accounts for approximately 93% of the total acreage and 97% of the  population in the County.  The City of Hephzibah, the City of Blythe, and approximately half of  the military installation base at Fort Gordon are also located within the County.  Augusta is  considered to be Georgia’s second oldest and second largest city.  The City of Hephzibah is also  considered to be one of Georgia’s oldest settlements.    In 1996 the City of Augusta consolidated with Richmond County to form Augusta‐Richmond  County. This consolidated governing body consists of a Mayor and 10 Augusta‐Richmond  County commissioners. Augusta‐Richmond County is one of only three consolidated  governments in Georgia.      ·70 0 7035 Miles 8 1.3.2  Topographic Information/Unique Features    Augusta‐Richmond County is located in east central Georgia next to the Savannah River.  The  County straddles the "Fall Line", a geologic boundary following the Appalachian Mountain  range from Alabama to New York. In Georgia and South Carolina the Fall Line separates the  Piedmont from the Coastal Plain. The Savannah River and its tributaries drain most of the  County.     According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Augusta‐Richmond County is situated in three  major land resource areas: the Southern Piedmont, the Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills, and the  Southern Coastal Plain. The Southern Piedmont covers the extreme northern part of the County  and consists of broad to narrow ridge‐tops and long irregular hillsides bisected by numerous  small winding drainage‐ways. The Carolina and Georgia Sand Hills are located in the northern  and western parts of the County and separate the Southern Piedmont from the Southern  Coastal Plain. The Southern Coastal Plain covers the southern and southeastern parts of the  County and is characterized by broad ridge‐tops and hillsides extending to drainage‐ways.  Nearly level floodplains of the Savannah River are located in the eastern and northern parts of  the County and on the narrower basins of its tributaries.    Elevations range between 100 and 140 feet along the Savannah River and 500 feet or more on  high ridges on Fort Gordon. More than half of the total land area has a slope of less than 5%,  and more than 85% of the land has less than 10% slope. Less than 2% of the land area has slope  greater than 15%. The steepest slopes are found along Butler, Spirit and Little Spirit Creeks. The  majority of areas with steep slopes are either within floodplains, which are regulated by local  ordinance, or are located on Fort Gordon.  Fort Gordon is about 56,000 acres, or 100 square miles, primarily in Augusta‐Richmond County  but with small portions of Columbia, Jefferson and McDuffie Counties.  Fort Gordon is the home  of the US Army’s Signal Center and School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center  (DDEAMC)/Southeast Regional Medical Command as well as a host of other command and  agencies from across the joint forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and multinational forces)  of the United States. While much of the Fort’s activities center on support and “force  readiness,” a great number of resources are also expended on communications and other  training. Besides training the full‐time military, the Fort provides year‐round instruction to  reservists in addition to active officer and non‐commissioned officer students. Fort Gordon also  hosts elements of other Army units and services such as ordnance, intelligence, communication  labs, and band and headquarters units. The installation is home to the U.S. Army Signal  Museum and actively supports the formal partnership between the U.S. Army and the National  Science Center (NSC) Fort Discovery.  Fort Gordon and the Army Signal Museum are located in  Augusta, Georgia.  At this time there are no topographical or unique features that have or would affect how the  County handles and manages their solid waste.     Map B: Topographic Information 0 2.5 5 7.5 101.25 Miles Augusta-Richmond County AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH 50' Contours 10 1.3.3  Population    Augusta‐Richmond County has had a slow level of growth over the past several decades  according to the U.S. Census Bureau.  In 1980 the population of the County was 181,620, in  1990 the population was 189,719 and in 2000 the population was 199,175.  Population  projections were made for Augusta‐Richmond County based on an examination of these trends  over the last four decades and, more specifically an extension of the growth rates experienced  over the last twenty years. As related to this Census trend, Augusta‐Richmond County projects  a small population increase over the planning period.      The last U.S. Census in 2000 showed that Augusta‐Richmond County had a population of  199,175.  The Augusta‐Richmond County Planning Commission as part of their Augusta‐ Richmond County Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2004 provided population projections over a  20‐year period in 5‐year increments.  During the planning period an annual population growth  rate of 0.02% to 0.03% was applied for each of the municipalities (Augusta‐Richmond County,  Hephzibah, and Blythe) in Augusta‐Richmond County.   These population projections are shown  in Table 1‐1.    The population projections are based on the assumption that the City limits of the three  municipalities – Augusta‐Richmond County, Hephzibah, and Blythe ‐ will not change. Georgia  law prohibits municipal annexation within three miles of another municipality. Augusta‐ Richmond County shares a common border with both the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.  The  projections also assume that the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe will continue to account for a  relatively small percentage of the County's total population.     Augusta‐Richmond County’s population growth over the planning period is relatively low in  comparison to the other counties in the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the  state of Georgia.  Counties included in the Augusta MSA are Columbia, McDuffie, and Burke in  Georgia and Aiken and Edgefield in South Carolina.    Augusta‐Richmond County is home to half of the military installation base at Fort Gordon which  includes the Signal Center, School and Army Medical Center.  In 2003, the Central Savannah  River Area (CSRA) Alliance for Fort Gordon conducted an Augusta Quality of Life report  highlighting several quality of life issues at the Fort. The primary purpose of the CSRA Alliance  for Fort Gordon is to demonstrate the potential for Fort Gordon to grow existing missions and  take on new missions. Additionally, the Alliance promotes economic development through  partnerships capitalizing on the information technology, communications and medical expertise  prominent at Fort Gordon.  The report stated that the base employed approximately 12,000  military and 5,000 civilian employees in 2003. During the next ten years, Fort Gordon is  expected to see an additional 7,000 to 10,000 jobs added to the base.  This expected growth  will come from the National Security Agency (NSA) relocation to the base as well as the  11 acquisition of missions becoming part of Fort Gordon through the Defense Base Realignment  and Closure Commission (BRAC) reassignments. These population numbers are not reflected or  included in the County’s population projections as the base is a separate government entity  serviced by it’s own rules, protocols and procedures.  Table 1‐1  Population Projections (for Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan)  Jurisdiction 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017  Augusta‐ Richmond  County 195,885      196,353       196,822      197,292     197,919     198,549     199,180      199,814      200,449     201,185     201,924  City of  Hephzibah 4,342      4,353       4,363      4,373     4,387     4,401     4,415      4,429      4,443     4,459     4,476  City of  Blythe 804      806       808      810     813     815     818      820      823     826     829  Total  Planning  Region 201,032      201,512       201,993      202,475     203,119     203,765     204,413      205,063      205,715     206,471     207,229  Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000; 2007‐2017 Projections by the Augusta‐Richmond County Planning Commission, October 2007  1.3.3.1 Seasonal Population Variation  Some areas of the State experience seasonal population variances such as an increase in  tourism, large student populations, and/or large annual events that affect the population a  municipality or County for a temporary or seasonal amount of time.  This population variance is  normally accompanied by an additional amount of waste generated thereby forcing the  municipality or County to make additional waste management decisions on how this waste is  handled.  At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County does not experience a seasonal population  variation due to tourism or large student populations that would affect their solid waste  management.   The County does however experience an annual one‐time event increase in population due to  the annual Masters Golf Tournament during the first full week in April, which is played at the  Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.  The County effectively handles the increased  amount of solid waste generated during this event with their contracted service providers.  In  all of the County’s solid waste collection contracts it is stated that in the full week proceeding,  during and after the Masters Golf Tournament, an unlimited amount of garbage will be  collected.  Several other departments within the Augusta‐Richmond County government  perform clean‐up and waste removal duties three to four weeks prior to the tournament.  12 1.3.3.2 Number of Households    Augusta‐Richmond County housing characteristics reflect the County’s history and early  development patterns.  Residential land uses cover approximately 28,000 acres at present. This  includes a mix of single‐family, site‐built residences at various densities, duplexes, apartments,  manufactured homes, and group quarters.  Augusta‐Richmond County accounts for 98% of all  the housing units within the County.    Overall Augusta‐Richmond County is mainly composed of single‐family households totaling  69,319 households or 79% of the County’s housing market.  Multi‐family housing which is  considered to be structures with 3 or more units comprises 21% of the housing market or  18,296 households.  Table 1‐2 outlines the single‐family and multi‐family households for the  Augusta‐Richmond County, City of Hephzibah and City of Blythe.      The detached single‐family, site‐built home continues to be the dominant type of housing unit  in the market, representing 61% of the total units in Augusta‐Richmond County in 2000.  In the  last twenty years a number of new apartment complexes have been built in the Augusta‐ Richmond County. In addition, the aging of the population and growth in “empty‐nesters” and  one‐person households has increased the demand for attached and semidetached units on  small lots.  Apartments (structures with 3 or more units) comprise almost 26% of the housing  stock. Mobile or manufactured homes account for 9% of the housing units.      Table 1‐2  Number of Single‐ and Multi‐Family Households   Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  Jurisdiction Year 2000   Single‐Family Multi‐Family  Augusta‐Richmond County 62,358 18,288  City of Hephzibah 1,385 8  City of Blythe 333 0  TOTAL PLANNING REGION 69,319 18,296  Source: US Census ‐ Census 2000 Summary File 3 (SF 3) ‐ Sample Data  Note: Single‐family households include 1‐2 unit homes and mobile homes.  Multi‐family households include 3+ unit homes.        13 1.3.4   Economic Activity  1.3.4.1 By SIC Code    Economic development is critical to the future of Augusta‐Richmond County. The creation of  jobs and investment in facilities and equipment generates the income needed to sustain the  community and attract additional development.   In 2006 the Georgia Department of Labor updated their Area Labor Profiles outlining the  number of businesses, number of employees that each business employs as well as weekly  wages for each of the employment sectors.  According to these updated Area Labor Profiles,  the largest business sector in Augusta‐Richmond County is the service sector, encompassing  39% of the businesses operating within the County.  Major employers in the service sector  include health care and related facilities, educational institutions and business service  establishments. Eight hospitals are the most visible component of the County's health care  industry while additional jobs are provided at clinics, nursing homes, laboratories, and other  health care practitioners. Major educational institutions providing employment include the  Medical College of Georgia, Paine College, Augusta State University, Augusta Technical College,  and the Richmond County Board of Education.  Accommodation, hospitality and food services  also make up a large portion of the service sector.    The second largest business sector operating in Augusta‐Richmond County is the retail trade  sector comprising 18% of the businesses operating within the County.  The third largest  business sector is comprised of finance, insurance and real estate which totals 10% of the  businesses operating within the County.  Table 1‐3 provides the number of businesses  operating in each of the SIC code business sectors.  Data was only available for Augusta‐ Richmond County as a whole, not for each of the individual municipalities within the County.  14 Table 1‐3  Businesses by SIC Code   Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  SIC Code Jurisdiction Number of Businesses (2006)    SIC Code A  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code A  Planning Area 11    SIC Code B  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code B  Planning Area 5    SIC Code C  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code C  Planning Area 428    SIC Code D  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code D  Planning Area 156    SIC Code E  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code E  Planning Area 116    SIC Code F  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code F  Planning Area 195    SIC Code G  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code G  Planning Area 866      15 SIC Code Jurisdiction Number of Businesses (2006)    SIC Code H  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code H  Planning Area 490    SIC Code I  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code I  Planning Area 1,898    SIC Code J  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code J  Planning Area 181    SIC Code K  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  TOTAL SIC Code K  Planning Area 436      Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles ‐ data from 2006.   1.3.4.2 Number of Employees by Sector    Augusta‐Richmond County has a diversified economy much like the surrounding counties that  make up the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  Employment is highest in the  service, public administration and retail trade sectors.  The data from the Georgia Department  of Labor indicate that these sectors account for approximately 77% of the total employment in  Augusta‐Richmond County.     The largest employment sector, the service sector employs 40,070 individuals within the  County or 40% of the population.  This sector includes health care and related facilities,  educational institutions and business service establishments.  Public administration makes up  the second largest employment sector, employing 24,981 individuals within the County or 25%.   This sector includes all individuals who work in local, state and federal government.  The third  largest employment sector is the retail trade sector employing 12% of the workforce or 11,994  individuals.  The majority of the retail trade establishments are located in the Augusta‐ Richmond County including grocery, drug, department, furniture, and general merchandise  stores.    16 Table 1‐4 provides the complete number of employees employed by each business within each  SIC code business sector.  Again data was only available for Augusta‐Richmond County as a  whole, not for each of the individual municipalities within the County.  Table 1‐4  Employment by Sector  Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan  Industry Jurisdiction Number of Employees (2006)    Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries Planning Area Total 126    Mining  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Mining Planning Area Total 126    Construction  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Construction Planning Area Total 4,525    Manufacturing  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Manufacturing Planning Area Total 9,823    Transportation/Communications  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Transportation/Communications Planning Area Total 2,356    Wholesale Trade  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Wholesale Trade Planning Area Total 3,196      17 Industry Jurisdiction Number of Employees (2006)    Retail Trade  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Retail Trade Planning Area Total 11,994    Finance/Insurance/Real Estate  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Finance/Insurance/Real Estate Planning Area Total 3,652    Services  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Services Planning Area Total 40,070    Public Administration  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Public Administration Planning Area Total 24,981    Non‐classification  Augusta‐Richmond County  Data not available by jurisdiction City of Hephzibah  City of Blythe  Non‐classification Planning Area Total 51  Source: Georgia Department of Labor, Area Labor Profiles ‐ data from 2006.    Section 2   Waste Disposal Stream Analysis     The purpose of the Waste Disposal Stream Analysis section is to provide an inventory of waste  disposed within Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe by sector  (i.e. residential, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition debris) and the types of  waste being disposed (i.e. papers, plastics, metals, yard wastes, etc.).  The results of the waste  disposal stream analysis can be used to establish needs and goals for the remainder of the plan  as well as guide local government decision‐making regarding current and future solid waste  management services and facility needs.  The data also provides a basis for creating,  implementing, and managing programs to assist the County as well as the State of Georgia in  achieving a reduction in the amount of municipal solid waste disposed.   18 2.1 Inventory of Waste Disposed     Augusta‐Richmond County maintains current records of all solid waste disposed of within the  County as it owns and operates the only permitted, municipal solid waste landfill, located at  4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Augusta‐Richmond County has three private contracted  haulers that collect residential municipal solid waste within the Residential Service Area that is  delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.  The Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have  private haulers that collect their municipal solid waste on an individual subscription basis with  residents and deliver the waste to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.  Private haulers who  pick up commercial, industrial and construction and demolition debris (C&D) within the County  also deliver it to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill. Several private haulers as well as public  collection operations from neighboring cities and counties deliver their solid waste to the  Augusta‐Richmond County landfill.  Additionally all waste collected on the Fort Gordon base is  transferred to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill.     The Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department provided the data that populates Table  2‐1 which highlights all the waste disposed at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill by sector.   At this time, the Landfill only categorizes data in the residential and commercial waste sectors.   The residential waste total for 2007 was 65,298 tons and includes all municipal solid wastes,  C&D and special wastes from the residential sector collected from Augusta‐Richmond County’s  residential service area.  The commercial waste total for 2007 was 313,469 tons and includes all  municipal solid wastes, C&D, industrial and special wastes from both the in‐county and out‐of‐ county commercial sector.  At this time the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill does not  delineate in‐county or out‐of‐county commercial waste separately.  The Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill estimates that approximately 66% (or two‐thirds) of the waste from the  commercial sector is generated within Augusta‐Richmond County and is considered to be “in‐ county” waste.  The remaining 34% (or one‐third) of the waste from the commercial sector is  estimated to be generated outside of Augusta‐Richmond County and is considered to be “out‐ of‐county” waste.  In 2007 the County collected 16,239 tons of yard waste.  All yard waste  delivered to the Landfill was ground and/or chipped into mulch or inert landfilled.  The County  at this time does not quantify how many tons of yard waste is ground/chipped for mulch or  inert landfilled, but they estimate that 75% (approximately 12,179 tons) of this material is  ground/chipped for mulch and is used for erosion control at the landfill as well as other Public  Services projects within the County.  The remaining 25% (approximately 4,060 tons) of these  yard wastes are inert landfilled at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill site.  The Augusta‐ Richmond County Landfill also accepted for disposal approximately 1,606 tons of asbestos  during 2007.        19 Table 2‐1  Waste Disposed by Sector (Tons per Year)  2007    Jurisdiction Residential Commercial Industrial C&D Yard  Trimmings  Etc.  (Asbestos) TOTAL  WASTE  DISPOSED  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction2  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  Data not  available by  jurisdiction  City of  Hephzibah  City of  Blythe  Total  Planning  Area  65,2981 313,4692 DNA DNA ~4,0603 1,606 384,433  Source: Data provided by the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department  1 The residential waste total includes all municipal solid wastes, C&D and special wastes in the total for the planning area. Currently Augusta‐ Richmond County does not break out their municipal solid waste, C&D, and industrial wastes separately.  2 The commercial waste total includes municipal solid wastes, C&D, industrial wastes and special wastes for both “in‐county” and “out‐of‐ county” commercial waste delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill. Currently Augusta‐Richmond County does not break out their  municipal solid waste, C&D, and industrial wastes for either in‐county or out‐of‐county commercial entities separately.    3 The County at this time does not quantify how many tons of yard wastes are ground/chipped for mulch or inert landfilled, but they estimate  that 75% of this material is ground/chipped.  The remaining 25% of these yard wastes are inert landfilled       2.1.1 Waste Characterization    Identifying the type of waste that is currently being disposed in Georgia’s landfills can play a  critical role in solid waste system planning and design.  This type of information can be used to  identify materials to target for additional diversion and can serve as a baseline for measuring  progress.      The Georgia Department of Community Affairs hired a consulting firm to perform a multi‐ phase, statewide municipal solid waste characterization study to better understand the  composition of solid waste being disposed in Georgia.  The purpose of this study was to prepare  information that could be used by cities and counties across Georgia to estimate the  composition of their disposed municipal solid waste streams.  In 2005 the Georgia Statewide  Waste Characterization Study was published.  As part of this characterization study the  Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill was selected as a sorting location to determine waste  stream composition.  Table 2‐2 provides actual data collected during the non‐weighted average  aggregate composition performed in the spring of 2004 at the Augusta‐Richmond County  20 Landfill.  During the landfill study 41 samples were taken (13 commercial and 28 residential) to  determine the following waste stream composition average percentages.     Although Augusta‐Richmond County is submitting a multi‐jurisdictional plan, data was not  available for the individual areas of Augusta‐Richmond County, and the Cities of Hephzibah and  Blythe specifically.  Table 2‐2 represents data for the entire County at the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill.        Table 2‐2  Waste Composition  Augusta‐Richmond County – 2004      % of Waste Disposed    Material Group Material Categories Residential Commercial/  Institutional  Industrial Average  Paper           Newspaper         Data Not Available  7.4%  Corrugated Cardboard 6.1%  Office 1.9%  Magazine/Glossy 3.1%  Paperboard 6.1%  Mixed (recyclable) 3.4%  Other (non‐recyclable) 6.6%  Total Paper      34.6%  Plastic    #1 PET Bottles         Data Not Available  1.7%  #2 HDPE Bottles 1.2%  #3‐#7 Bottles 0.3%  Expanded Polystyrene 2.1%  Film Plastic 8.6%  Other Rigid Plastic 4.4%  Total Plastic     18.3%  Glass Clear     Data Not Available  2.5%  Green 0.7%  Amber 1.7%  Other 0.4%  Total Glass     5.3%  21   % of Waste Disposed    Material Group Material Categories Residential Commercial/  Institutional  Industrial Average  Metal     Steel Cans     Data Not Available  2.0%  Aluminum Cans 0.9%  Other Ferrous 1.2%  Other Non‐Ferrous 0.8%  Total Metal      5.0%  Organics Yard Waste         Data Not Available  3.4%  Wood (non‐ C&D) 1.2%  Food Waste 13.9%  Textiles 6.2%  Diapers 3.0%  Fines 2.8%  Other Organics 1.2%  Total Organics      31.9%  Construction  and Demolition  Drywall       Data Not Available  0.0%  Wood 1.1%  Inerts 1.1%  Carpet 0.3%  Other C&D 0.3%  Total C&D      2.9%  Inorganics Televisions       Data Not Available  0.1%  Computers 0.2%  Other Electronics 0.6%  Tires 0.0%  HHW 0.6%  Other Inorganics 0.7%  Total Inorganics      2.1%  Source:  Data provided to Augusta‐Richmond County by RW Beck as part of the 2005 Georgia Statewide Waste Characterization Study (Georgia  Department of Community Affairs and RW Beck.  Actual percentages are from a non‐weighted average aggregate composition completed in the  spring 2004 at Augusta‐Richmond Landfill.  22 2.1.2  Unique Conditions and/or Seasonal Variations  Some areas of the State experience unique conditions or seasonal variations in population that  affect their quantities of materials for disposal.  Augusta‐Richmond County at this time does not  experience any unique conditions, shifts in manufacturing, landfill bans or seasonal variations in  population that would affect their quantities of materials for disposal.      The County does however experience an annual one‐time event increase in population due to  the annual Masters Golf Tournament during the first full week in April, which is played at the  Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.  The County effectively handles the increased  amount of solid waste generated during this event with their contracted service providers.  In  all of the County’s solid waste collection contracts it is stated that in the full week proceeding,  during and after the Masters Golf Tournament, an unlimited amount of Garbage will be  collected. Several other departments within Augusta‐Richmond County perform clean‐up and  waste removal duties three to four weeks prior to the tournament.  2.1.3  Waste Generating Disasters    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers. The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use collection and disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal  is a major component of every disaster recovery operation.     Some of the debris‐generating natural disasters most likely to hit Augusta‐Richmond County  include flooding from the Savannah River, tornados, ice storms and hurricanes.  Much of the  debris generated from these natural disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building materials, and  green wastes, such as trees and shrubs, make up most of this disaster debris volume. Most of  this waste could be recycled or reused into useful commodities or inert landfilled.    In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Agency  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  In addition to the LEOP,  the County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which  outlines the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments which would be  involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.  23 2.2 Projections of Waste to be Disposed    Projections of the amount of waste to be disposed within Augusta‐Richmond County have been  delineated in Table 2‐3 as a product of how the waste enters the Augusta‐Richmond County  Landfill.  Since the Landfill accepts commercial sector waste from both in‐county and out‐of  county entities (and the Landfill does not separate these tonnages), we have made adaptations  to Table 2‐3 to accommodate this information.      The volume of solid waste generated within Augusta‐Richmond County is directly dependent on  population size.  Previously shown in Table 1.1, Augusta‐Richmond County’s population is  expected to slightly increase from 201,032 in 2007 to 207,229 in 2017.  This increase in  population will increase the amount of solid waste generated.  The residential solid waste  projections were based on the per capita waste generation for each year.    Augusta‐Richmond County has several residential recycling enhancement programs that will be  laid out during the planning period to help reduce the amount of waste disposed in the Landfill.   Table 2‐3 shows a slow increase in solid waste disposed until 2011 when new curbside  collection contracts will be put into place.  The County plans to reduce the twice a week waste  collection service to a once a week waste collection service while continuing the once a week  recycling collection service to all residents within the residential service area.  The County also  plans to promote the distribution of the 65‐gallon wheeled carts as well as informational flyers  and additional forms of education which will also help increase recycling rates.  The County  plans to evaluate the use of an incentive based recycling collection program that could boost  recycling rates while lowering waste disposal.  Additional decreases in solid waste disposal have  been projected after 2013, but are dependent upon the feasibility of the incentive based  program.      Since the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill accepts commercial sector waste from both in‐ county and out‐of‐county entities (and waste totals are not collected separately), we have  delineated estimates for both categories in Table 2‐3.  Again the Landfill estimates that 66% (or  two‐thirds) of the commercial sector waste brought to the Landfill is generated within Augusta‐ Richmond County.  The remaining 34% (or one‐third) is estimated from out‐of‐county  commercial sectors.  For the purpose of these commercial waste projections, the volume of  solid waste generated within this commercial sector is directly dependent on the amount of  employees working in the business sector.  For in‐county estimates, projections were based on  the fact that in 2006 there were approximately 100,900 employees working within the business  sector in Augusta‐Richmond County.  It was assumed there would be a standard 1.5% increase  in employment over the planning period for Augusta‐Richmond County.  For out‐of‐county  estimates, projections were based employment numbers within the business sector for the  surrounding counties of McDuffie, Thompson and Dearing, Columbia, Screven, Jenkins and  Washington.  It was assumed there would be a standard 1.3% increase in employment over the  24 planning period for the previously listed counties. The commercial solid waste projections were  based on the employee per capita waste generation for each year.    Augusta‐Richmond County also has several commercial recycling enhancement programs that  will be laid out during the planning period to help reduce the amount of waste disposed in the  Landfill.  Table 2‐3 slows in increase in solid waste disposal until 2010 when the County plans to  enact a multi‐family and commercial recycling program.  In 2009, the County will evaluate  adding a front‐load dumpster recycling collection route and, if feasible, will plan to add an  additional collection route each year.  In 2010, the County will evaluate implementing a multi‐ family recycling program with three collection routes and, if feasible, in 2013 these multi‐family  units will join the residential curbside collection incentive based recycling program.  Both of  these programs are expected to increase recycling rates and diversion as well as reduce solid  waste for disposal.  These projections recognize that private haulers have and will continue to  pick up recyclables from commercial sector entities, but these recycling totals are not included  in the projections as the volumes are unknown.      All commercial recycling enhancement programs will only effect the in‐county commercial  waste projections.  Out‐of‐county waste projections are expected to increase over the planning  period.        25 Table 2‐3  Waste Disposal Projections   Multi‐ Jurisdictional Plan  Jurisdiction Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction Data not  available  by  jurisdiction  City of  Hephzibah  City of  Blythe  Residential  Waste 65,298 63,954 62,610 59,767 50,386 47,478 44,571 41,664 38,758 38,900 39,043 In‐County  Commercial  Waste 208,979 212,114 213,296 211,611 210,203 208,844 207,459 206,125 204,842 204,356 203,923 Out‐of‐ County  Waste 104,490 126,786 149,082 171,379 193,675 196,230 198,813 201,425 204,066 206,736 209,668 Inert Waste 5,665 5,679 5,692 5,706 5,724 5,742 5,760 5,779 5,797 5,818 5,840 TOTAL  TONS 384,432 408,532 430,680 448,462 459,988 458,294 456,603 454,992 453,463 455,811 458,474 Source: “Current Year” data provided by Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department Landfill data.  Year 1 through Year 10 projections provided by Resource Recycling Systems  26 2.3 Per Capita MSW Disposal Reduction Goal    To account for population growth in Augusta‐Richmond County, the amount of solid waste  disposed is evaluated on a per capita, per day basis.  Again, the volume of solid waste  generated is directly dependent on the County’s population.  The Solid Waste Management  Plan for the State of Georgia (adopted in 2006) states that the per capita disposal rate in the  State’s municipal solid landfills was 7.39 pounds per person, per day in fiscal year 2004.    In Section 2.2, we outlined solid waste projections for the residential sector, in‐county  commercial sector, out‐of‐county commercial sector and inert wastes in Table 2‐3.  For the  purpose of this section as we discuss the per capita waste disposal, we will only be projecting  the per capita waste disposal rate for in‐county wastes.  Table 2‐4 outlines this per capita waste  disposal rate.  During 2007, residents within Augusta‐Richmond County on average disposed of  1.36 tons of waste per year or 7.45 pounds per person, per day.  At the end of the planning  period, the average resident will dispose of 1.17 tons of waste per year or 6.4 pounds per  person, per day.  This per capita disposal rate will decrease over the planning period as the  County institutes their residential and commercial recycling enhancement programs as  described in Section 2.2.    When developing the percent increase in per capita disposed from the base year, the base year  for Augusta‐Richmond County was 1993.  During this year, 1,300 tons of solid waste was  disposed in the Landfill.  It was decided that this solid waste disposal number did not accurately  describe the current waste disposal in Augusta‐Richmond County.  The percent increase in per  capita disposed was then calculated off the 2007 solid waste number of 279,942 tons of in‐ county waste.          27 Table 2‐4  Waste Disposed Target for Planning Period  Multi‐Jurisdictional Plan   Base  Year  1993  Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Augusta‐Richmond County                 Population/Projected  Population DNA 195,885 196,353 196,822 197,292 197,919 198,549 199,180 199,814 200,449 201,185 201,924  Tons Disposed  Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  City of Hephzibah               Population/Projected  Population DNA 4,342 4,353 4,363 4,373 4,387 4,401 4,415 4,429 4,443 4,459 4,476  Tons Disposed  Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  City of Blythe               Population/Projected  Population N/A 804 806 808 810 813 815 818 820 823 826 829  Tons Disposed Data Not Available Per Capita Tons Disposed  28  Base  Year  1993  Current  Year  2008  Year 1  2009  Year 2  2010  Year 3  2011  Year 4  2012  Year 5  2013  Year 6  2014  Year 7  2015  Year 8  2016  Year 9  2017  Year 10  2018  Reduction in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year  Total for Planning Area               Population/Projected  Population 192,005 201,032 201,512 201,993 202,475 203,119 203,765 204,413 205,063 205,715 206,471 207,229  Tons Disposed – In County  Only 1,300 279,942 281,746 281,598 277,083 266,312 262,064 257,790 253,567 249,396 249,075 248,806 Per Capita Tons Disposed 0.01  1.36 1.37 1.37 1.34 1.28 1.26 1.23 1.21 1.18 1.18 1.17 Increase in Per Capita  Disposed from Base Year ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐  ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 0.7%0%‐2.2%‐4.5% ‐1.6%‐2.4%‐1.6%‐2.5%0%‐0.8%  Source: Resource Recycling Systems projections.        29 Section 3   Waste Reduction Element  The purpose of the Waste Reduction Element section is to inventory, describe and assess the  waste reduction programs implemented throughout Augusta‐Richmond County.  All public and  private programs and facilities are inventoried for source reduction, recycling,  composting/mulching and special material handling.  These programs are then assessed to  determine if they are targeting the appropriate waste generating sector and waste stream as  well as contributing to the achievement of the State of Georgia’s waste disposal reduction  effort helping to mitigate any potential environmental risk.    3.1 Inventory of Waste Reduction Programs  3.1.1 Source Reduction  Source reduction and reuse programs are by nature difficult to inventory since they are actions  that lead to the avoidance or prevention of waste generated for recycling or disposal.  Source  reduction can include reducing the amount of solid waste generated at the source, redesigning  products/packaging to use less materials, voluntary human behavior change which results in  the selection of products and materials which last longer or reduce the amount of materials  discarded and increasing the durability/reusability of materials to result in longer lasting  products.  At this time Augusta‐Richmond County supports and promotes four local non‐profits that help  divert solid waste from the landfill through their source reduction and reuse efforts.  Augusta  Urban Ministries accepts furniture and household items that are then given and reused for  families in need of assistance.  The County houses four Goodwill Industry stores that accept  furniture, household items, clothing and shoes.  These items are later resold to the general  public and families in need.  The County also has three Salvation Army resale stores that accept  furniture, household items, clothing, shoes and cars that are resold to the general public and  families in need.  A Habitat for Humanity ReStore is also located within the County and accepts  used/new building materials and tools that are reused in Habitat for Humanity community  building projects and are also resold to the general public.   3.1.2 Recycling  Waste reduction and recycling activities are available to residents in Augusta‐Richmond County  and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe, just in different capacities.  Table 3‐1 outlines all the  recycling programs that are available to these residents within Augusta‐Richmond County.  30 Table 3‐1   Recycling Programs in Planning Area     Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Curbside  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  January 2007 – July  2007 – 62,000  households   Advanced  Disposal,  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inland Services  Corporation  Commingled  recycling stream  (cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals)  336 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  January –  February 2007)  Curbside  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  August 2007 to  present ‐ 62,000  households (total  between 3 haulers ‐  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling and Inland  Services Corporation)  Advanced  Disposal,  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inland Services  Corporation  Single stream  recycling  (cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals)  605 (total for all  3 haulers  August ‐  December  2007)  Curbside  Recycling  City of Blythe Potential of 333  households – based  on subscription  service, residents  choose hauler of  choice  Private haulers Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  Curbside  Recycling  City of  Hephzibah  Potential of 1,385  households – based  on subscription  service, residents  choose hauler of  choice  Private haulers Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  Courtesy  Drop‐off  Center at  Landfill Site  (Late 2008)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  and businesses  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  Cardboard, mixed  paper, office paper,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and  #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin  and other metals  Data Not  Available  31 Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Drop‐off  Trailers ‐  Aluminum  Cans  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  can drop‐off  aluminum cans in the  provided trailers at  the Doctors Hospital  Burn Center and  local fire stations at  the following  locations – Richmond  Hill Rd., Windsor  Spring Rd., Old  Waynesboro Rd.,  Walton Way Ext.  Hauling  coordinated by  the  Southeastern  Firefighters  Burn  Foundation  Aluminum cans Data Not  Available  Enclosed  Roll‐off  Drop‐off  Locations   Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents  can drop‐off  newspapers and  magazines in the  provided dumpsters  at the following  locations – McBean  Community Center,  Publix (Washington  Rd.), Publix (Fury’s  Ferry Rd.), St. Teresa  Catholic Church, Holy  Trinity Catholic  Church and  Municipal Building  parking lot.  Smurfit‐Stone,  Sonoco, and   SP Recycling  Corp.   Newspapers and  magazines  Data Not  Available  Private  Entity  Drop‐off  (reuse)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents Goodwill  Industries,  Salvation Army,  Augusta Urban  Ministries, and  Habitat for  Humanity  Used furniture,  household items,  clothing, shoes, and  building materials  (see Table 3‐2 for  more details)  Data Not  Available                    32 Type of  Program  Jurisdictions  Population Served Operated by:  Materials Accepted Tons Diverted  (2007)  Private  Entity  Drop‐off  (direct  recovery)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All County residents Advance Auto  Parts, Jiffy  Lube, Publix,  Circuit City,  Best Buy,  Staples, Office  Max and Office  Depot  Used motor oil,  antifreeze, plastic  bags, Styrofoam,  rechargeable  batteries, ink jet  cartridges, cell  phones, and  electronic wastes  (see Table 3‐2 for  more details)   Data Not  Available  Business  Recycling  Program  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  All interested  businesses within the  County  Private haulers Cardboard Data Not  Available  Source: Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department   Recycling began in the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County in August 2000  with a source separated collection program.  Over the years the program evolved to a  commingled collection program and later in 2007 to a single stream program.  During 2007 the  residents within the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County had access to two  different curbside recycling programs.  At the beginning of 2007, residents in the residential  service area had access to a weekly commingled curbside recycling program complete with 18‐ gallon bins collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2  plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling.  Augusta‐Richmond County  established contracts with private collection companies for these curbside recycling collection  services.  All recyclables collected from this commingled curbside program were sent to the  North Augusta Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).  The North Augusta (MRF) documented 336  tons of commingled recyclables collected from January to February 2007.   Residents in the residential service area within Augusta‐Richmond County transferred to a  single‐stream curbside program starting in August 2007 which continues to the present.  As  part of this new program, residents are available to call the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid  Waste office to request a 65‐gallon wheeled cart for their single stream recycling.  Residents  have access to a weekly, single‐stream curbside recycling program complete with either their  original 18‐gallon bin (as part of the previous program) or 65‐gallon wheeled cart (as requested  by the resident) collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling. To date, Augusta‐Richmond  County has distributed approximately 7,000, 65‐gallon wheeled carts for recycling.  Augusta‐ Richmond County currently provides these services through contracts with three private  33 collection companies (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services  Corporation) for these curbside collection services.  Recyclables are collected from residents  living in apartments (up to four units), condominiums (up to four units), attached housing (up to  four units – duplex, triplex and quadraplex), mobile homes and mobile home parks (up to ten  units).  All recyclables collected from this single‐stream curbside program are being sent to  Pratt Industries and SP Recycling Corporation for processing.  During the time period from  August to December 2007, 605 tons of recyclables were collected from approximately 62,000  households located within the residential service area.           The rural areas of Augusta as well as the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have access to curbside  recycling services through a subscription basis with private haulers within Augusta‐Richmond  County.  It is not known how many households have curbside recycling services or the amount  of recyclables that are collected as the service is provided on an individual residential basis  therefore the quantities are difficult to quantify.  Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center for garbage and recyclables at  the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents  will be able to drop off their cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling, as well as their municipal  solid waste, scrap tires and yard waste.  The Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be  complete in late 2008.  County residents have access to aluminum can recycling trailers located throughout the County  benefiting the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation.  County residents can also recycle  their newspapers and magazines at several enclosed roll‐off drop‐off sites within the County  operated by private collection companies.    The County also has several non‐profits and businesses that accept a range of materials for  reuse or recycling.  Table 3‐2 outlines these non‐profits and businesses and the materials they  accept for recycling or reuse.  34 Table 3‐2  Business that Accept Recyclables from the Planning Area     Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Advance Auto Parts 2112 Lumpkin Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 2522 Tobacco Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 1933 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 3602 Peach Orchard Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 3504 Wrightsboro Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 5140 Wrightsboro Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 2522 Tobacco Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 4483 Columbia Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advance Auto Parts 4018 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used Motor Oil  Advanced Disposal  Service 5734 Columbia Rd. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel and tin  Augusta Disposal and  Recycling, Inc.  851 Triangle Industrial  Ct.  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel and tin  Augusta Industrial  Services 15 Lovers Lane Entire  Planning Area Commercial Waste oil recovery  Augusta Steel and  Metal Company, Inc. 1468 Gordon Hwy Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Nonferrous metals  (copper, brass, lead,  stainless steel, aluminum  cans, scrap aluminum,  radiators and air  conditioner coils)  35   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Augusta Urban  Ministries 303 Hale St. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture and  household items (non‐ profit reuse)  Best Buy 3667 Walton Way Ext Entire  Planning Area Residential  Ink jet cartridges, cell  phones and rechargeable  batteries  Bricko Farms, Inc. 824 Sand Bar Ferry Rd. Entire  Planning Area Commercial Yard trimmings, wood,  leaves, cow, cricket and  horse manure  Campbell Recycling 250 Dan Bowles Rd. Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Batteries, aluminum,  brass, copper, stainless  steel, radiators and  nonferrous metals  Circuit City 239 Robert C Daniel Jr.  Parkway  Entire  Planning Area Residential Cell phones and  rechargeable batteries  CMC Augusta 1890 Old Savannah  Road  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Ferrous and nonferrous  metals (including cars and  auto parts)  Environmental  Alternatives 50 Eagle Pointe Ct. Entire  Planning Area Commercial Light bulbs  Goodwill Industries 2807 Wylds Rd Ext Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 3120 Peach Orchard Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 330 Furys Ferry Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Goodwill Industries 2807 Wylds Rd Ext Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  (non‐profit reuse)  Habitat for Humanity  ReStore 1002 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Building materials and  tools (new or used – non‐ profit reuse)    36   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Jiffy Lube 1642 Walton Way Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 3346 Wrightsboro Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 216 Bobby Jones  Expressway  Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2028 Windsor Spring Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 4405 Washingotn Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2734 Washington Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2802 Regency Blvd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Jiffy Lube 2506A Tobacco Rd Entire  Planning Area Residential  Used motor oil,  transmission fluid and  anti‐freeze  Newell Recycling 960 Molly Pond Rd Entire  Planning Area Commercial Ferrous and nonferrous  metals    Office Depot    3675 Walton Way Ext.    Entire  Planning Area    Residential  E‐waste (computers,  monitors, laptops,  desktop printers, faxes,  telephones, cameras,  VCR’s, DVD players, cords,  cables, keyboards, mice  and speakers), ink and  toner cartridges, cell  phones and rechargeable  batteries  37   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Office Max 4221 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential Ink and toner cartridges,  and cell phone batteries  Publix Super Markets 4274 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Paper bags, plastic bags  and styrofoam egg  containers  Publix Super Markets 2816 Washington Rd. Entire  Planning Area Residential  Paper bags, plastic bags  and styrofoam egg  containers  Salvation Army 1384 Greene Street Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used clothing and  household items & used  vehicles for auction (non‐ profit reuse)  Salvation Army 2818 Peach Orchard Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used vehicles for auction  Salvation Army 1507 North Leg Road Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Used furniture, household  items, clothing and shoes  & used vehicles for  auction (non‐profit reuse)  Shaw Industries, Inc. 1419 Columbia Nitrogen  Drive  Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Post consumer nylon 6  carpet  Shear‐Wood Inc 2348 Gordon Hwy Entire  Planning Area    Residential  and  Commercial Yard waste and yard  trimmings  Smurfit‐Stone Recycling 1311 Walker St Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  mixed paper, office paper,  #1 and #2 plastics, plastic  film, ferrous and  nonferrous metals  Sonoco 1525 Government St Entire  Planning Area Commercial Cardboard, newspapers,  magazines, mixed paper,  office paper  38   Accepts Material from:   Name   Location Geographic  Area  Sector Materials Accepted  Staples 246 Robert C Daniel Jr.  Parkway  Entire  Planning Area Residential  E‐waste (computers,  monitors, laptops,  desktop printers, faxes,  keyboards, mice and  speakers), ink and toner  cartridges, cell phones  and rechargeable  batteries  The Battery Box 128 Sand Bar Ferry Rd Entire  Planning Area  Residential  and  Commercial Batteries and lead metal   Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department list of local recycling businesses, the Georgia Recycling Markets Directory, and the  2007‐2008 Augusta AT&T Yellow Pages phonebook.  39 3.1.2.1 Recycling Facilities  The recycling processing facilities listed in Table 3‐3 serve the residents and businesses within  Augusta‐Richmond County.  During 2007 two different recycling processing facilities were used for all recyclables collected  in the curbside recycling program.  The North Augusta Material Recovery Facility located in  North Augusta, South Carolina processed the recyclables collected from the commingled  curbside recycling program from January to July 2007.  In August 2007, Augusta‐Richmond  County moved to a single stream curbside collection program.  All recyclables collected in this  curbside program are being direct hauled to the Augusta‐Richmond County leased Waste  Management, Inc. Transfer Station facility located in Augusta, Georgia. From this Transfer  Station, the materials are transported to both Pratt Industries and SP Recycling Corporation  both located in Atlanta, Georgia for processing. The County is currently constructing a Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area which, upon completion in late 2008, will begin accepting all recyclable  materials collected through the curbside program.     Augusta‐Richmond County is using Newell Recycling for all the scrap metals and white goods  collected at the Landfill and through the residential bulky waste curbside collection program.   During 2007, 95 tons of scrap metal were collected and delivered to Newell Recycling for scrap  metal processing.  The County uses Ridge Recycling for all the scrap tires collected at the  Landfill site.  During 2007, 285 tons of residential tires were collected and delivered to Ridge  Recycling for shredding and processing.  40 Table 3‐3   Recycling Facilities     Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  CMC Augusta Scrap Metal  Processors   Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial,  Industrial,  Demolition  Contractors,  Scrap Dealers  and Car  Crushers  Ferrous, nonferrous  metals and white  goods  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Fort Gordon  Recycling  Center  Material  Recovery  Facility  U.S. Army Fort Gordon  U.S. Army Base  Residential and  Institutional  Paper, cardboard,  plastics, metals, and  clear glass  Estimate  3,000  Estimate  10  Unknown  Newell  Recycling  Scrap Metal  Processor  Sharon  Newell  Shirley  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial,  Industrial,  Demolition  Contractors,  Scrap Dealers  and Car  Crushers  Ferrous, nonferrous  metals and white  goods  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  41 Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  North  Augusta  Regional  Material  Recovery  Facility  Material  Recovery  Facility  City of  North  Augusta  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  (processed  materials prior  to August 2007)  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper, office paper, #1  and #2 plastics, glass  (clear, brown, and  green), aluminum,  steel and tin  17,1182 150 Unknown  facility has  not reached  capacity  Pratt  Industries  Material  Recovery  Facility  Anthony  Pratt  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper, office paper, #1  and #2 plastics, glass  (clear, brown, and  green), aluminum,  steel and tin  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Ridge  Recycling  Scrap Tire  Processor  Jeff Kindale Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential,  Commercial  and Industrial  Scrap tires 30,000 150 Facility has  not reached  capacity  estimate 250  Smurfit‐ Stone  Corporation  Packaging  Company,  Material  Recovery  Facility  Nationwide  Corporation  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, #1 and #2  plastics  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  42 Facility  Name    Facility  Type  Owner/  Operator  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors Served Materials Accepted Tons  Processed  (2007)  Average  Tons Per  Day  Processed1  Maximum  Processing  Capacity  (TPD)  Sonoco Material  Recovery  Facility  Harris  DeLoach  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers, and  magazines  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  Data Not  Available  SP Recycling  Corporation  Material  Recovery  Facility and  Paper  Processor  SP  Newsprint  Company  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Hephzibah and  Blythe  Residential and  Commercial  Cardboard,  newspapers,  magazines, mixed  paper and office paper  35,000 180 Estimate  360‐400  DNA = Data Not Available  1 Based on actual number of days facility operated during year.  2 North Augusta MRF could not break out recycling and waste numbers.  The 17,118 tons included in the table is both their processing total for waste and recycling together.   Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department, website search and phone calls to each of the recycling processors 43 3.1.3 Yard Trimmings Programs and Facilities     In 1996, the State of Georgia banned yard trimmings from lined municipal solid waste (MSW)  landfills as part of an effort to extend landfill disposal capacity.  After this ban was put into  place each City, County and solid waste management authority was required to impose  restrictions on yard trimmings generated in or disposed within their jurisdiction.  Table 3‐4  outlines all yard trimming programs operating in Augusta‐Richmond County.    All residents within Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area have access to a weekly  yard trimming curbside collection program collecting leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush,  flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other biodegradable materials.  These yard trimmings or  yard waste are either bundled or placed in open top cans or Kraft brown paper bags and left at  the curb for collection.  These curbside yard trimming collection services are provided by  Augusta‐Richmond County through contracts with the same private collection companies  (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services Corporation) that  provide waste and recycling collection services for the County.  During 2007, 10,551 tons of  yard trimmings were collected through this curbside yard trimming program from  approximately 62,000 households. All yard wastes delivered to the Landfill were  ground/chipped into mulch or inert landfilled.  The County at this time does not quantify how  many tons of yard wastes are ground/chipped for mulch or inert landfilled, but they estimate  that 75% of this material is ground/chipped for mulch which is used for erosion control at the  landfill and other Public Services projects throughout the County.  The remaining 25% of these  yard wastes are inert landfilled at the Augusta‐Richmond Landfill site.  At this time, the  residents of rural Augusta and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe do not have access to  curbside yard trimming collection services through private collection haulers. In 2007, an  additional 5,688 tons of yard trimmings and inert materials were collected at the Landfill site.     Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center at the Augusta‐Richmond County  Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents will be able to drop off their  leaves, grass clippings, branches, brush, flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other  biodegradable materials for mulching.  The Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be  complete in late 2008.    There are several private tree and landscaping entities that operate within Augusta‐Richmond  County.  Many of these entities provide yard trimmings/yard waste removal and collection  services to residential, commercial and industrial locations throughout the County.  These  private entities either chip or mulch these yard wastes for later resale or dispose of them in  inert landfills.  It is not known at this time how much of this material is either mulched or inert  landfilled from these entities.  Additionally some residents may utilize backyard composting for  their yard trimmings.  At this time there are no quantities available to report.   44 Table 3‐4  Yard Trimmings Programs  (2007)   Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Public  Services  Department –  Trees &  Landscape  Division  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Magnolia  leaves,  grass  clippings,  limbs, and  brush  900 tons    Unknown Magnolia leaves and  grass clippings go to  Bricko Farms, Inc.    Limbs and brush go to  Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Inert Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County Public  Services  Department –  Roads &  Maintenance  Division  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  and land  clearing  debris  2200 tons  Unknown Materials go to  Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Inert Landfill  45 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Advanced Waste  Systems  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off  –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)  Unknown Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Augusta Waste  Disposal &  Recycling  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)   Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  46 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Curbside  collection of  yard waste  Inland Services  Corporation  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  10,551 tons (total  for all 3 haulers  and drop‐off –  Advanced Waste  Systems, Augusta  Waste Disposal &  Recycling and  Inland Services  Corporation)   Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Collected at  Landfill Site  Augusta‐Richmond  County  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris,  Christmas  trees  5,688 tons    Approx. 75%  grind/chipped for  mulch.  Mulch is used  in the operation of  Landfill for roads,  erosion control, etc.,  used for Public  Services projects and  sold to County  residents.  25% inert  landfilled.  Private  tree/landscaping  entities  Private entities Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris  N/A  Inert landfilling  47 Program  Owner/Operator Jurisdictions  Served  Sector  Served*  Materials  Accepted  Quantity Program  Maximum  Capacity  Final Disposition  Private  tree/landscaping  entities  Private entities Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  limbs, land  clearing  debris  N/A  On‐site  mulching/grinding for  retail sale  Residential  backyard  composting  Individual  residents  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, Blythe  and Hephzibah  R Leaves,  grass, yard  trimmings,  and limbs  N/A  Backyard composting  * R – Residential, C – Commercial, I – Industrial, CD – Construction & Demolition, IN – Institutional   Source: Augusta‐Richmond Solid Waste Department  48 3.1.4   Items Requiring Special Handling  Electronics, household hazardous waste, lead acid batteries, tires and white goods are all  considered items that require special management procedures to deal with their disposal or  recycling.  Table 3‐5 provides an inventory of all the programs that Augusta‐Richmond County  has to deal with these special wastes.  Table 3‐5   Management of Special Materials      Material Targeted  Sector(s)1  Management Strategy Final Disposition  of Material(s)  Electronics R Two coordinated annual one‐day collection events  with the Central Savannah River Area Environmental  Science Education Cooperative.  Computers and other  electronic waste is collected and recycled.  Beginning  in late 2008, electronics will be collected at Augusta‐ Richmond County Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area.   Private recycler  dismantles  electronics and  parts and metals  are sold.  White Goods R All residents within the residential service area within  Augusta‐Richmond County can place their white  goods and other scrap metals at the curb for  collection and recycling.   Metals are sent to  Newell Recycling  for processing  and recycling.  White Goods CD, I, C Commercial and industrial entities hire private  contractors/haulers to pick up their white goods and  other scrap metals.  Metals are  processed and  recycled.  Tires R All residents within the residential service area within  Augusta‐Richmond County can place their scrap tires  at the curb for collection and recycling.  Additionally  the Landfill accepts scrap tires from all Augusta‐ Richmond County departments for recycling.  Scrap tires are  sent to Ridge  Recycling for  processing and  recycling.  Additional  Special  Handling  Materials  R All Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of  Hephzibah and City of Blythe residents will be able to  drop‐off used motor oil, automotive fluids, and  batteries at the Augusta‐Richmond County Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area in late 2008.  Will be sent to  private recyclers.  1 R= Residential, I=Industrial, C=Commercial, CD= C&D  Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department    The Central Savannah River Area Environmental Science Education Cooperative coordinates and  manages two one‐day collection events each year for the collection of computers and  electronic wastes.  At each event, the Cooperative on average collects 22,000 pounds of  49 computers and electronic waste.  The materials are sent to Creative Recycling in Atlanta,  Georgia and later processed in Tampa, Florida.  Creative Recycling dismantles these electronics  for parts and metals which are later resold.  There are several other additional private entities  within the County that accept electronics for recycling.  See Table 3‐2 for a list of businesses  that accept these materials.  Augusta‐Richmond County accepts white goods as well as other metals through their  contracted residential curbside collection program and at the Landfill.  All residents within  Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area can put these materials as well as tires out  as bulky waste.  The contracted private haulers bring these materials to the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill where they are sorted for recycling and waste.  These white goods and other  metals are sent to Newell Recycling for processing and recycling.  During 2007, 95 tons of white  goods and scrap metals were collected as part of the curbside collection program as well as at  the Landfill. Additionally, many private contractors and haulers operate within the County that  pick‐up and process white goods and other scrap metals from commercial and industrial  entities.  Augusta‐Richmond County also accepts scrap tires as part of their contracted curbside  collection program from residents within the residential service area and at the Landfill.  The  scrap tires are sent to Ridge Recycling for shredding, processing and recycling.  During 2007,  285 tons of tires were collected for recycling.  At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County does not have a program to handle household  hazardous wastes or lead acid batteries.  When the County’s new Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area opens in late 2008, batteries will be collected for recycling.  Several private entities accept  rechargeable batteries for recycling; see Table 3‐2 for a list of these businesses.     3.2 Disaster Debris Management – Waste Reduction Strategy    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers.  The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal is a major  component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural  disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs,  make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled or reused  into useful commodities or inert landfilled.  The Augusta‐Richmond County plan, relying on  consolidation sites, provides opportunities for recycling as follows.  In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  50 coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Agency  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  In addition to the LEOP,  the County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which will  outline the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments that would be  involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.    The current practice calls for Augusta‐Richmond County to partner with the County’s  Department of Public Services and the Corrections Institutions to mobilize inmate forces, as  well as any additional Augusta‐Richmond County departments to utilize joint assets (e.g.:  collection vehicles, etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites on existing publicly  controlled land. The County’s strategy would be two‐fold: (1) remove debris that is an  immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed trees from streets, etc.) and (2)  remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and recovery within the community.   Management of these consolidation sites will include piling more recyclable woody biomass  debris separately from other debris.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation  sites where the woody biomass debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer  vehicles to be brought back to the County Landfill wood waste processing site for further  processing, reuse or inert landfilling.  To the degree possible given the constraints of disaster  operations, other debris will also be recovered (e.g. metals, concrete rubble, etc.)  All other  debris would then be transported from the consolidation sites to the County landfill for  disposal.  In addition to direct County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be  required to assist with recovery efforts, by activating a contractual “force majeure” provision  that allows the County to direct contractor resources towards disaster debris management.   Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.   51 3.3 Assessment of Waste Reduction Programs  The waste reduction and recycling programs operated by Augusta‐Richmond County currently  reduce the waste stream by approximately 10 percent, an estimate that is based on very  limited information given the lack of established waste reduction data collection and reporting  programs.  To determine the effectiveness of waste reduction programs during this planning  period, Augusta‐Richmond County will implement a more comprehensive waste reduction data  collection and reporting system so that progress towards the County waste diversion goals of  25% percent waste diversion per capita by the year 2017.    Access to recycling within Augusta‐Richmond County is extremely high.  With a large amount of  the County’s population living in Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area and  having access to once a week single stream curbside recycling with either an 18‐gallon bin or  65‐gallon wheeled cart accepting a large list of recyclable materials, it would be expected that  recycling rates would be much higher.  It is apparent that although all residents within Augusta‐ Richmond County’s contracted residential service area have access to an extensive curbside  recycling program, many are not actively participating in it.  To address this issue during the  planning period, the County should actively promote the distribution of the 65‐gallon wheeled  recycling carts to all households along with instructional flyers on how to participate in the  program.  The County should also initiate a refreshed outreach campaign with a much greater  emphasis on education to encourage more active program participation.  Educating the  residents within the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe that they have the option to have curbside  recycling through their subscription private hauler service will also raise recycling participation  and rates.  The current recycling facilities and processors have the capacity to accept more  materials; this is not expected to be an issue during the planning period.    Additional data collection and reporting would also help raise the County’s recycling quantities  and rates.  At this present time there is no mechanism in place to capture commercial and  industrial recycling quantities.  Many businesses within the County recycle at least their  cardboard and these quantities would greatly increase the overall County recycling rates.   Additionally requiring recycling processors to report their recycling data to the County would  ensure that all data is available and accounted for in reports and solid waste plans.    Access to yard trimmings collection within Augusta‐Richmond County is also extremely high.   Again, with a large number of the County’s population living in Augusta‐Richmond County’s  residential service area and having access to once a week yard trimmings collection, the  majority of the yard trimmings are not ending up in Augusta‐Richmond County’s municipal solid  waste landfill.  The County plans to continue to operate the grinding and chipping operation at  the Landfill for yard trimmings.  Additionally the County plans to continue to operate their inert  landfill.  At this time there are no capacity limitations to how much yard trimmings the County  can handle.  The County would like to provide additional education and information to  residents regarding backyard composting and mulching options to reduce the amount of  material that needs to be collected and handled at the Landfill.  52   At this time the County has programs handling scrap metals, scrap tires and white goods as part  of their items that require special management.  The County plans to finish construction on  their Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off Area in late 2008.  Once this facility is open, scrap metals, scrap  tires, white goods, electronics, batteries as well as additional household recyclables will be  collected year‐round.  Additional education programs to both residential and commercial  entities are needed to increase the amount of electronics, scrap tires and white goods collected  and to ensure that these materials are disposed of properly.  3.4 Needs and Goals    This section contains a statement of needs and goals based on the assessment of the adequacy  of current programs, their ability to contribute to the State of Georgia’s waste disposal  reduction effort and to mitigate any potential environmental risk.    The overall goal is for Augusta‐Richmond County to achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in  the amount of solid waste disposed of in the municipal solid waste landfill and to expand and  further develop waste reduction programs over the planning period.  A list of actions that will  help contribute to the achievement of the County’s goal may be found in Appendix G.    Section 4   Collection Element  The Collection Element section provides a description of the types of solid waste, recyclable and  yard trimming collection programs are available in Augusta‐Richmond County.  The inventory  identifies who collects each type of material and how they are collected.  Illegal dumping and  littering are also described in this section.  A contingency strategy is also included, identifying  how waste will be collected in the event the primary collection avenues are interrupted.  4.1 Inventory of Collection   4.1.1 Inventory of Existing Programs  Solid waste, recycling and yard trimming collection services are available to the majority of  residents in Augusta‐Richmond County, City of Hephzibah and City of Blythe.  Table 4‐1  provides an inventory of all collection haulers operating and collecting these materials within  Augusta‐Richmond County.  Additionally Table 4‐2 provides an inventory of all collection  programs in Augusta‐Richmond County.   53 Table 4‐1  Haulers Operating in Planning Area  Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   A‐1 Sanitation  Service, Inc.  3458‐A Peach  Orchard Rd.,  Augusta  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Ace Maintenance  & Service, Inc.  DDEAMC  Building 300,  Fort Gordon  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Aces Garbage  Service  788 Industrial  Park Dr.,  Evans  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Advanced Disposal  Service  1799 Marvin  Griffin Rd.,  Jacksonville  R, I, C, CD, BM Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents  All Terrain  Systems, LLC  790 Industrial  Park Dr.,  Evans  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc.  851 Triangle  Industrial  Court, Evans  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents  Augusta Foundry  Collection  Operation  1492 Railroad  Ave., Augusta  C and I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Augusta Green  Wood & Mulch,  Inc.  3011 Old  McDuffie Rd.,  Washington  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  54 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Augusta Industrial  Services, Inc.  15 Lovers  Lane, Augusta  I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Beam’s Contracting  Inc. Collection  Operation   Dixon Airline,  Beach Island  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Berry Smith  Sanitation  1308 New  Savannah Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Big Dog Roll‐off  Service  Martinez CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Big Fellow  Sanitation  2907 Larkspur  Drive,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  C.A. Black Builders  Collection  Operation  1927 Satcher  Blvd.,  Augusta   R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  C & C Roll‐off  Containers  Augusta CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Chancey & Neville  Roll‐off Containers  & Demolition  Augusta I, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe Independent contract with generators  Coleman Sanitation 3010 Georgia  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Columbia Waste Augusta R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  55 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Commercial Trash  Removal, Inc.  Building  61709,  Martinez  C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Analytical  Laboratories, Inc.  1005 Emmett  St., Augusta  HW Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Bioclean 2320 Walden  Drive,  Dearling  BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  CSRA Waste, Inc. PO Box  211215,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  David Smith  Sanitation  4735 Windsor  Spring Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Davis Hauling  Company, Inc.   100 Apac  Industrial  Way, Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Delco Sanitation,  Inc.  4549  Stonewall Ct.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Economy  Sanitation  3350 Peach  Orchard Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Environmental  Alternatives  50 Eagle  Point Ct.,  Augusta  HW Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  56 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Evans Sanitation 117  Vanderbilt  Circle,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Hester Sanitation  Service  3715 Drayton  Drive,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Inland Service  Corporation  1561 Doug  Bernard  Parkway,  Lawton  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County  Contract with County to pick up curbside  residential waste in a contracted  residential service area within Augusta‐ Richmond County, independent  subscription contracts with City of  Hephzibah and Blythe residents Isiah Gray  Sanitation  2432 Barton  Chapel Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  James B. White  Sanitation  2309 Old  Savannah Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  John W. Powell Sr.  Sanitation  416 Martin  Luther King  Rd., Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Joyce Sanitation 1009 Cliff  Ayers Rd.,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Legacy Containers,  Inc.  5944  Columbia Rd.,  Grovetown  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mann  Environmental  Services, Inc.  4330 Deans  Bridge Rd.,  Waynesboro  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  57 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Marcus Smith  Sanitation  4735 Windsor  Spring Rd.  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Marks Clearing &  Grading, Inc.  4704 Fulcher  Rd., Augusta  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Metropolitan  Waste, Inc.  3318  Milledgeville  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Subcontractor to other private haulers  Middleton’s  Sanitation  197 Dan  Bowles Rd.,  Hephzibah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mim’s Roll‐off  Containers  2218 Mims  Rd., Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Mundy Roll‐off  Containers  6073  Dogwood  Trail, Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  O & H Sanitation,  Inc.  2907 Mike  Padgett Hwy.,  Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Orange Service  Company  3301 Perkins  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  R & R Rolloff, Inc. 5257 Oak  Springs Dr.,  Grovetown  C, C&D Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  R. Smith Sanitation 2351 Highway  88, Hephizah  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  58 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Removal &  Abatement  Technologies, Inc.  609 Hale St.,  Augusta  C and I Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Richmond County  Solid Waste Facility  4330 Deans  Bridge Rd.,  Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Safety Disposal  Systems of  Georgia, Inc.  3105 I‐1  Spring Grove  Dr., Atlanta  BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Sammie Powell –  Powell Sanitation  PO Box 192,  Keysville  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Shear‐Wood, Inc. 2348 Gordon  Hwy. Augusta  R, I, C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Silas Roll‐off  Containers  Augusta R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Smurfit Recycling  Corp.  1311 Walker  St., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Southland Waste  Systems, Inc.  148 Industrial  Dr., Thomson  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Stericycle, Inc. Deerfield BM Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Thomas Building  Wrecking  Company, Inc.  631 11th St.,  Augusta  C&D Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  59 Hauler Name Hauler  Address  Sector Served1 Jurisdiction(s)  Served  Arrangement   Tutt Contracting,  Inc.  6040 Neil  Brown Rd.,  Augusta  CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Victor Cantrell  Hauling Service  3530 Byron  Place,  Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Waste  Management of  Augusta‐Aiken  208 Prep  Phillips Dr.  R, I, C, CD Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  Wrights Sanitation 3318 Millville  Rd., Augusta  R and C Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah  and Blythe  Independent contract with generators  1 R= Residential, I=Institutional, C= Commercial, CD= C&D, BM= Biomedical Waste, HW= Hazardous Waste  Source: Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s 2007 List of Solid Waste Collection Operators, 2007‐2008 Augusta AT&T Yellow Pages  phonebook.  Augusta‐Richmond County has established contracts with three different, private collection  haulers to handle municipal solid waste, bulky waste, recycling and yard trimming materials.   These three collection haulers (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling and Inland  Services Corporation) were contracted for a 5‐year service commitment until December 2010.   These haulers collect materials within a contracted residential service area, providing these  residents with twice a week municipal solid waste collection and once a week bulky waste,  recycling and yard trimmings collection.  Augusta‐Richmond County residents are either on a  Monday/Thursday collection schedule (Monday – garbage and yard trimmings, Thursday –  garbage, recycling and bulky waste) or on a Tuesday/Friday collection schedule (Tuesday –  garbage and yard trimmings, Friday – garbage, recycling and bulky waste).    Augusta‐Richmond County residents have access to twice a week municipal solid waste  collection complete with a 95‐gallon wheeled cart.  Bulky waste is collected once a week and  residents are allowed to put out furniture, appliances, scrap metal, tires and other items too  large for their collection cart.  Recycling began in the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County in August 2000  with a source separated collection program.  Over the years the program evolved to a  commingled collection program and later in 2007 to a single stream program.  During 2007 the  60 residents within the residential service area of Augusta‐Richmond County had access to two  different curbside recycling programs.  At the beginning of 2007, residents in the residential  service area had access to a weekly commingled curbside recycling program complete with 18‐ gallon bins collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2  plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling.   Residents in the residential service area within Augusta‐Richmond County transferred to a  single‐stream curbside program starting in August 2007 which continues to the present.  As  part of this new program, residents are available to call the Augusta‐Richmond County Solid  Waste office to request a 65‐gallon wheeled cart for their single stream recycling.  Residents  have access to a weekly single‐stream curbside recycling program complete with either their  original 18‐gallon bin (as part of the previous program) or 65‐gallon wheeled cart (as requested  by the resident) collecting cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1  and #2 plastics, aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling. To date, Augusta‐Richmond  County has distributed approximately 7,000, 65‐gallon wheeled carts for recycling.  Augusta‐ Richmond County provides these services through contracts with three private collection  companies (Advanced Disposal, Augusta Disposal & Recycling, and Inland Services Corporation)  for these curbside collection services.   Residents within the Augusta‐Richmond County’s residential service area have access to a  weekly yard trimming curbside collection program collecting leaves, grass clippings, branches,  brush, flowers, roots, wood waste, sod, and other biodegradable materials.  These yard  trimmings or yard waste are either bundled or placed in open top cans or Kraft brown paper  bags and left at the curb for collection.     The rural areas of Augusta as well as the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe have access to curbside  municipal solid waste and recycling services through a subscription basis with private collection  haulers.  At this time, residents within these jurisdictions do not have access to curbside yard  trimming collection services.   Augusta‐Richmond County is currently in the process of building a Courtesy Citizen Drop‐off  Area where all residents within Augusta‐Richmond County, rural Augusta, City of Hephzibah  and City of Blythe will have access to a staffed drop‐off center located at the Augusta‐Richmond  County Landfill located at 4330 Deans Bridge Road in Blythe.  Residents will be able to drop off  their cardboard, mixed paper, office paper, newspapers, magazines, #1 and #2 plastics,  aluminum, steel, tin and other metals for recycling, as well as their municipal solid waste, scrap  tires, scrap metals, white goods, electronics, batteries and yard trimmings.  The Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area is expected to be complete in late 2008.  The Fort Gordon military base handles its own solid waste collections through Dorado Waste.   All municipal solid waste collected from Dorado is delivered to the Augusta‐Richmond County  61 Landfill.  The military base does have a drop‐off location on base where recyclables are  collected and baled by low‐level military personnel.    Table 4‐2  Inventory of Collection Programs  Type Collector Program  Description  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors  Served1 Number of  Households/Businesses  served, if available2  Contractual  Arrangements  Curbside  Collection  Advanced  Disposal  Service  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Augusta  Disposal &  Recycling,  Inc.  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Inland  Service  Corporation  Curbside  collection of  garbage (2  times weekly)  and weekly  curbside  collection of  recyclables,  yard waste and  bulky waste  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  R 62,000 total  households serviced by  Advanced Disposal,  Augusta Disposal &  Recycling, Inc., and  Inland Service  Corporation  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Curbside  Collection  Private  Haulers  Subscription  curbside  collection of  garbage,  recyclables and  yard waste  City of  Blythe  R Approximately 333  households  Subscription  service with  private hauler  of choice  62 Type Collector Program  Description  Jurisdictions  Served  Sectors  Served1 Number of  Households/Businesses  served, if available2  Contractual  Arrangements  Curbside  Collection  Private  Haulers  Subscription  curbside  collection of  garbage,  recyclables and  yard waste  City of  Hephzibah  R Approximately 1,385  households  Subscription  service with  private hauler  of choice  Front  Loader or  Roll‐off  Container  Service  Private  Haulers  Commercial  entities arrange  their own  garbage  collection with  private haulers  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  C, I, CD Available to all  businesses within the  County  Entities  arrange for  collection with  hauler of  choice  Roll‐cart  Container  Service  County  provides  with private  haulers  Commercial  entities have  access to single  stream  recycling  through  County’s  residential  private haulers  as an extension  of service  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  C, I, CD 225 businesses are  currently participating  Under a 5‐ year contract  with County  (ending 2010)  Future  (late  2008)  Staffed  Drop‐off  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  Drop‐off open  six days a week  for residential  garbage and  recyclables.  Augusta‐ Richmond  County,  Blythe and  Hephzibah  R, C, I,  CD  Entire County County will  operate a  Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐ off Area  1  R= Residential, I=Institutional, C= Commercial, CD= C&D  Source: Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department 63 4.1.2 Contingency Strategy  As part of the solid waste planning process, the State asks each municipality or County to  include a description of how it will deal with interruptions to solid waste collection services that  are due to factors other than major storms and disasters.  Contingency strategy planning  relates to a disruption of normal collection and disposal operations resulting from a striking  labor force, mechanical breakdowns, hauler default, and other such potential interruptions to  service.  Augusta‐Richmond County employs several approaches to ensure that quality solid waste  disposal services are provided to its citizens and the streets and public areas are maintained  and remain clean.  The County first and foremost uses model service agreements that each of  the collection haulers sign when awarded a collection contract.  The County has provisions in  each of these collection contracts such as parent company guarantees, performance bonds and  letters of credit that provide funds to continue services in case of default.  Additionally as part  of these collection contracts, there is an entire section that is dedicated to the procedures in  the event of contractor default.  All of the County collection contracts also have a section dealing with liquidated damages which  establishes a schedule of financial penalties for failure to meet pre‐approved performance  standards.  Liquidated damages are paid if the following eight performance standards are not  met: replacing carts/bins back to original locations, commencement/completion of collections  outside of contract specifications, failure to collect spillage, failure to collect missed garbage,  bulky waste, recycling or yard trimmings, failure to deliver or replace carts/bins, failure to start  contract on start date, mixing of contract waste with non‐contract waste, and disposal of  recycling and/or yard trimmings in garbage collection vehicle.  As part of each signed collection contract, each contracted hauler supplies the County with an  emergency plan which details the actions which the contractor would take to deal with any  situation that would require deviation from normal operating procedures including but not  limited to equipment breakdowns, extreme weather conditions, snow/ice, fire and natural  disasters.      Additionally since the County employs three different collection haulers, if a problem arose  with one of the collection haulers, one of the other two collection haulers would service the  needed geographic areas until the original collection hauler was able to resume normal  operating procedures.  To date, the Augusta‐Richmond County, Hephzibah and Blythe do not have a coordinated  contingency strategy for collections.  A unified contingency strategy should be devised between  the Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe to handle any type of  service interruption.        64 4.1.3 Disaster Debris Management – Collection Strategy    Natural disasters strike with varying degrees of severity and pose both short‐ and long‐term  challenges to public service providers. The most severe natural disasters generate debris in  quantities that can overwhelm existing solid waste management facilities or force communities  to use disposal options that otherwise would not be acceptable. Debris removal is a major  component of every disaster recovery operation. Much of the debris generated from natural  disasters is not hazardous. Soil, building material, and green waste, such as trees and shrubs,  make up most of the volume of disaster debris. Most of this waste can be recycled or reused  into useful commodities or inert landfilled.    The collection strategy for disaster debris management relies on multiple resources including 1)  self haul by others to County provided consolidation sites 2) re‐deployment of County  contracted waste haulers under “force majeure” clauses so that collection of storm debris is  added to their service mix and 3) mobilization of County resources and capacity for collection of  storm debris.  The County is currently working on the development of a Debris Management  Plan which will outline the roles, responsibilities and functions of various county departments  that would be involved in the process of disaster debris recovery.  Under the existing plan, in  the event of a disaster Augusta‐Richmond County would partner with County’s Department of  Public Services and the Corrections Institutions to mobilize inmate forces, utilize joint assets  (e.g.: collection vehicles, etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites as well as  pulling resources and staff from other County departments. The County’s strategy would be  two‐fold: (1) remove debris that is an immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed  trees from streets, etc.) and (2) remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and  recovery within the community.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation sites  where the debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer vehicles to be  brought back to the County landfill for further processing and disposition.  In addition to direct  County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be required to assist with recovery  efforts.    Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.    4.2 Assessment of Collection Programs    Augusta‐Richmond County’s collection programs for residential solid waste are comprehensive  in scope of service and geographic coverage.  It would be desirable to see the structure of the  65 service collection contracts to allow new customers to be added which would allow the  expansion into current individually contracted areas (e.g. Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe).   Similarly, the fee based funding mechanisms employed by the County enable easy expansion of  this service. Given these features, the current curbside collection of municipal solid waste,  recycling and yard trimmings is adequate for the Augusta‐Richmond County.      Currently, residents within the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe must subscribe to curbside solid  waste and/or recycling collection services through a private service provider. Once the Courtesy  Citizen Drop‐off Area at the Augusta‐Richmond County Landfill is completed (late 2008), then  these City residents will have the additional option to drop off their materials there.  For the  future since the populations of both cities are relatively small compared to Augusta‐Richmond  County, the County will evaluate expanding the geographic collection areas within their current  collection contracts to include both municipalities.  If this option is viable, then local approval  will be needed by both the Cities of Hephzibah and Blythe to enter into these service  agreements. Overall the collection capacity is adequate for residents in Augusta‐Richmond  County, Hephzibah and Blythe; therefore, no major improvements are needed at this time.    4.3 Inventory of Illegal Dumping/Littering    Illegal dumping and littering are included in the collection section because it suggests, in part, a  failure of the collection system.  Illegal dumping is the disposal of waste in an un‐permitted  area. Illegally dumped wastes are primarily non‐hazardous materials that are dumped to avoid  either disposal fees or the time and effort required for proper disposal. Sites used for illegal  dumping vary, but typically include abandoned residential or commercial buildings; vacant lots  and wooded areas; and infrequently used alleys or roadways. Because of their accessibility and  poor lighting, areas along rural roads and railways are particularly vulnerable.    Augusta‐Richmond County has a litter control ordinance that addresses all littering and illegal  dumping activities within the County. A copy of the ordinance may be found in Appendix A.   Two County code enforcement officers help enforce the ordinance. The County has a set of  procedures it adheres to when investigating an illegal dumping compliant.  The offending  individual is issued a non‐compliance notice and the following steps are followed during an  investigation: a Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form is completed, a work order is initiated to  investigate the illegal dumping claim, follow‐up on the complaint occurs, the illegal dumping  investigation is closed and all appropriate documentation is completed. The two County code  enforcement officers identify and attempt to obtain compliance within a given time frame  (normally two weeks).  If the complaint is not corrected, it is turned over to the Marshall’s  Office where the offending individual is cited and taken to court.  A copy of Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Illegal Dumping Procedure may be found in Appendix B.  During the 2006/2007 year,  the code enforcement officers had 85 litter complaints/infractions and 25 illegal dumping  complaints/infractions all which were resolved.     66 The County also does community roadside litter pick‐up with Public Services employees,  community service labor, inmate/prison labor and with volunteer clean‐up activities.  The  County also cleans‐up illegal dump sites with Public Services’ employees and inmate/prison  labor as well as during volunteer community clean‐ups.    4.4 Assessment of Programs to Address Illegal Disposal/Dumping    At this time, Augusta‐Richmond County’s existing litter and illegal dumping ordinance is  adequate in addressing littering and illegal dumping within the County.  The County is  extremely fortunate to have two County code enforcement officers to help enforce these  ordinances.  Unfortunately with a large geographic area to cover and even with two  enforcement officers these ordinances can be difficult enforce.  The County will continue to rely  on citizen participation as well as enforcement by the code officers to reduce the amount of  illegal dumping and littering offenses.      The County will continue to provide community roadside litter pick‐ups and illegal dump site  clean‐ups.  Additional education efforts are needed to help reduce the amount of littering and  illegal dumping activities.  Reestablishing a Keep Georgia Beautiful affiliate chapter would be an  advantage in educating residents about the affects of littering and illegal dumping, as well as  creating a less accepting attitude toward violators.  4.5 Needs and Goals    This section identifies the needs and goals for current and future collection programs for the  next ten years.  The needs are based on the inventory and assessment of what collection  programs are currently in place.    The overall goal is for Augusta‐Richmond County to ensure that an adequate, cost‐effective  collection infrastructure for solid waste and recyclables is available over the planning period.  A  list of implementation actions that will help contribute to the achievement of the County’s goal  may be found in Appendix G.  Section 5      Disposal Element  5.0 Introduction  The following section will present information on solid waste disposal practices and activities  currently employed by Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah and  those proposed for the 2008‐2017 planning period.  67 5.1 Inventory of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities  Table 5‐1 provides an inventory of current solid waste disposal facilities and thermal treatment  technologies utilized for waste generated and disposed of in Augusta‐Richmond County.    68 Table 5‐1  Inventory of Disposal Facilities and Thermal Treatment Technologies  To Be Used During the Planning Period  (2008‐2017)  Facility  Name  Jurisdictions  Using Facility  Physical  Address Owner/Operator Facility  Type  Description  Types of  Waste  Accepted  Maximum  Capacity  (TPD)*  Year  Expected to  Reach  Capacity Permit Number  Augusta‐ Richmond  Municipal  Solid Waste  Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, City  of Blythe,  City of  Hephzibah  4330  Deans  Bridge  Road,  Blythe  Augusta‐ Richmond  County MSWL  MSW,  C&D, Inert *  2008 121‐016D(SL)  Augusta‐ Richmond  Municipal  Solid Waste  Landfill  Augusta‐ Richmond  County, City  of Blythe,  City of  Hephzibah  4330  Deans  Bridge  Road,  Blythe  Augusta‐ Richmond  County MSWL  MSW,  C&D, Inert *  2107 121‐018D(MSWL)  * Permitted TPD is unlimited. Based on capabilities given current resources available, up to a total of 6,000 TPD could be handled between these two permitted facilities.  69 Augusta‐Richmond County owns and operates two, “Subtitle D” Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)  Landfills; permit numbers 121‐016D (SL) and 121‐018D (MSWL).  Located on Deans Bridge Road  in Blythe and across from the Fort Gordon Military Reservation, the landfill accepts about 1,300  tons per day of waste from businesses, industries, and residences from all over the Central  Savannah River Area (CSRA).  A list of fees for use of Augusta‐Richmond County’s solid waste  landfill may be found in Appendix C. The MSW Landfill features an active gas collection system  that was recently bought back by the County from a private operator.     Neither the City of Blythe nor the City of Hephzibah have disposal data for waste collected  within their cities, although they assume the waste collected within their jurisdictions is  disposed of at the ARC MSW Landfill.  The Fort Gordon Army base contracts with Dorado  Waste to collect and haul the base’s garbage to the ARC landfill.  Fort Gordon also operates a  C&D landfill and has two MSW landfills that are now closed. They do not take any waste  materials (i.e.: C&D) from outside the base.   5.1.1 Assurance of 10‐Year Capacity    Augusta‐Richmond County MSW landfill operations encompass 303 acres with 52 million cubic  yards of disposal capacity expected to last an estimated 112 years. As a result, ARC’s MSW  landfill capacity will provide more than sufficient means to ensure that all of the county’s  disposal needs are met well beyond the 10 year planning period as shown below in Table 5‐2.  The required landfill capacity assurance letter may be found in Appendix D.       70 Table 5‐2   Disposal Capacity Assurance Summary  (2008‐2017)      Current  Year  (2008)  Year 1 (2009) Year 2 (2010) Year 3 (2011) Year 4 (2012) Year 5 (2013) Year 6 (2014) Year 7 (2015) Year 8 (2016) Year 9 (2017) Year 10 (2018) Amount of  Waste 384,432 408,532 430,680 448,462 459,988 458,294 456,603 454,992 453,463 455,811 458,474 Augusta‐ Richmond  County*  (in millions of  cubic yards)  51.5 51.0 50.5 50.0 49.4 48.9 48.3 47.7 47.2 46.6 46.1  City of  Blythe  Data Not Available  City of  Hephzibah  Data Not Available  Source: “Current Year” data provided by Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department Landfill data.  Year 1 through Year 10 projections provided by Resource Recycling Systems  * Assumes 52 million cubic yards of capacity and 112 years left based on the current disposal rate  71 5.1.2 Contingency Strategy    Should an emergency situation render Augusta‐Richmond County’s landfill operations not  viable, the County would either (1) use Advanced Disposal’s transfer station located in  Columbia County, (2) rent or lease Waste Management’s transfer station in Augusta‐ Richmond County, or (3) allow Waste Management to operate the transfer station in  Augusta‐Richmond County to process the waste. Waste accepted at the transfer station in  Columbia County would be hauled to a landfill in Macon. Waste accepted at Waste  Management’s transfer station in Augusta‐Richmond County would be redirected to the  Three Rivers Landfill or a Waste Management Facility. The estimated length of time for  the County to implement this contingency plan for disposal is three days.   5.1.3 Disaster Debris Management – Disposal Strategy    In the event of a disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would enact the County’s Emergency  Management Agency’s Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP).  The Agency’s director would  coordinate all services as needed and would include utilizing the County’s Department of Public  Services and the Corrections Institutions as well as additional County departments.  The Center  would also coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to supply the tools and resources  needed to handle any debris‐generating natural disaster.  The Augusta‐Richmond County  Emergency Management Agency Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) may be found online  at http://augustaga.gov/departments/ema/docs/PublicLeop2004.pdf.  The County is currently  working on the development of a Debris Management Plan which will outline the roles,  responsibilities and functions of various county departments that would be involved in the  process of disaster debris recovery.      Under the current plan, the County’s landfill is the primary asset to be utilized for disposal of  disaster debris.  Sufficient capacity is available to handle large peaks and surges in volume that  would result from disasters.  The County has established a network of remote consolidation  sites that would be used to direct non‐recyclable disaster debris to the landfill.  In the event of a  disaster, Augusta‐Richmond County would all upon all County Departments (e.g.: Solid Waste,  Public Services, Corrections, etc.) to mobilize forces, utilize joint assets (e.g.: collection vehicles,  etc.), and set up centralized remote consolidation sites. The County’s strategy would be two‐ fold: (1) remove debris that is an immediate threat to public safety (e.g.: removing downed  trees from streets, etc.) and (2) remove remaining debris to assist with general clean up and  recovery within the community.  Grinding equipment would be taken to the consolidation sites  where the debris would be chipped or ground before loading onto transfer vehicles to be  brought back to the County landfill for further processing and disposition. In addition to direct  County efforts, County solid waste contractors may also be required to assist with recovery  efforts, by activating a contractual “force majeure” provision that allows the County to direct  contractor resources towards disaster debris management.   72   Press cooperation during disasters greatly assists in communicating procedures to the public.   Direct communication with press representatives in all media will result in prominently  featured information being distributed (e.g. front page articles, radio lead stories, etc.) that will  instruct citizens on how to handle disaster debris and how to maximize recovery.  The County  plans to supplement this with additional local radio announcements and newspaper notices to  notify the public of alternative programs for the residential and commercial waste that would  be generated from a disaster.   5.2 Assessment of Disposal    Based on the amount of waste requiring disposal during the next ten years as defined in the  Waste Disposal Stream Analysis, Augusta‐Richmond County’s existing disposal facilities and  thermal treatment operations have the ability to handle the amount of waste projected for  disposal in each of the jurisdictions of the next ten years, taking into account the contingency  strategy should one or more of these facilities become available.    5.3 Statement of Needs and Goals  The goal of Augusta‐Richmond County is to make sure that disposal facilities in the County  meet regulatory requirements and have the ability to sustain solid waste services over the  next 10 years. Section 6      Land Limitation Element   6.0 Introduction    This section deals with the inventory, analysis, and determination of land areas which, due to  environmental limitations or land use factors, are considered unsuitable for the development of  solid waste handling facilities. Although it may be technically feasible to build solid waste  handling facilities in most situations, there are regulatory and financial constraints which render  certain locations unavailable. Isolation, distances around airports, bodies of surface water and  local regulations represent only a few of the many potential constraints. Other siting  considerations may not be specifically prohibited but would result in more extensive  engineering, environmental, and hydrogeological requirements. The criteria are established to  provide for environmentally sound and financially practical disposal siting.    Specific items to be considered are as follows or the most stringent of current EPD rules:    (1) Natural Environmental Limitations:    Water supply watersheds: Georgia Department of Natural Resources  73 (DNR) Rule 391‐3‐16‐.01(7)(c)1 requires that at any location within a small  water supply watershed, new solid waste landfills must have synthetic liners  and leachate collection systems.    Groundwater recharge areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.02(3) (a) requires  that in significant groundwater recharge areas, DNR shall not issue permits  for new solid waste landfills not having synthetic liners and leachate collection systems.    Wetlands: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.03(3) (e) establishes that solid waste  landfills may constitute an unacceptable use of a wetland.    River corridors: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.04(4) (h) prohibits the development  of new solid waste landfills within protected river corridors.    Protected mountains: DNR Rule 391‐3‐16‐.05(4) (l) prohibits the  development of new solid waste landfills in areas designated as protected  mountains.    (2) Criteria for siting: The following items are criteria for siting solid waste facilities under DNR  Rules. Local governments preparing plans should consult with DNR for the most current  applicable rules.    Zoning: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (a) requires that the site must conform to all local  zoning/land use ordinances, and that written verification of such be submitted to EPD.    Airport safety: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (c) requires that new solid waste landfill units or  lateral expansions of existing units shall not be within 10,000 feet of any public use or  private use airport runway end used by turbojet aircraft or within 5,000 feet of any  public use or private use airport runway end used by only piston type aircraft.    Flood plains: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (d) stipulates that any solid waste landfill located  in the 100‐year flood plain shall not restrict the flow of the 100‐year flood, reduce the  temporary water storage capacity of the flood plain, or result in a washout of solid  waste so as to pose a threat to human health or the environment.    Wetlands: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(e) prohibits the development of solid waste landfills  in wetlands, as defined by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, unless evidence is  provided by the applicant to EPD that use of such wetlands has been permitted or  otherwise authorized under all other applicable state and federal laws and rules.    Fault areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (f) requires that new landfill units  74 and lateral expansions of existing landfills shall not be located within 200 feet of a fault  that has had displacement in the Holocene Epoch unless the owner or operator  demonstrates to EPD that an alternative setback distance of less than 200 feet will  prevent damage to the structural integrity of the landfill unit and will be protective of  human health and the environment.    Seismic impact zones: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(g) prohibits the  development of new landfill units and lateral expansions in seismic impact zones unless  the owner or operator demonstrates to EPD that all containment structures, including  liners, leachate collection systems, and surface water control systems are designed to  resist the maximum horizontal acceleration in lithified earth material for the site.    Unstable areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(h) requires owners or operators  of new landfill units, existing landfill units, and lateral expansions located in  unstable areas to demonstrate that engineering measures have been  incorporated in the landfill unit's design to ensure that the integrity of the  structural components of the landfill unit will not be disrupted.    Significant groundwater recharge areas: DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(j)  requires new solid waste landfills or expansions of existing facilities within 2  miles of a significant groundwater recharge areas to have liners and leachate  collection systems, with the exception of facilities accepting waste generated  from outside the county in which the facility is located. In that case, the  facility must be totally outside of any area designated as a significant  groundwater recharge area.    Any entity requesting a renewal, modification, or issuance of a permit for a solid waste handling  facility from EPD must demonstrate that the facility or expansion is consistent with the local  government’s solid waste management plan. Chapter 391‐3‐4 of the Georgia Department of  Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division relates to Solid Waste Management in  Georgia. Chapter 391‐3‐4.05 deals specifically with the siting criteria associated with solid waste  handling facilities. Solid waste handling facility applicants should always check with DNR and  the local planning jurisdiction to verify procedures for siting solid waste handling facilities that  include but are not limited to the following:    • DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1) (b) requires that whenever any applicant begins a process to  select a site for a solid waste disposal facility, documentation demonstrating compliance  with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐26(a) be submitted to EPD; further, whenever any applicant takes  action resulting in a siting decision for a publicly or privately owned solid waste disposal  facility, documentation demonstrating compliance with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐26(b) be  submitted to EPD.    75 • Once a site has been selected, the applicant must conduct a Hydrological Assessment  in accordance with the provisions of DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐ .05(1) (k). Preparation of the  land limitation element of a solid waste management plan should comply with the Solid  Waste Management Act and the Rules of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)  for Solid Waste Management (Chapter 391‐3‐4) relating to historic sites, airports,  jurisdictional boundaries, access, etc. These documents should be consulted for specifics  on land limitations and siting of solid waste management facilities.    If an applicant undertakes the Facilities Issues Negotiation Process pursuant to a facility  siting decision, the process will be undertaken in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 12‐8‐32  and any guidelines issued by the Department pursuant to State law.  6.1 Inventory Land Areas    Augusta‐Richmond County is located in east central Georgia next to the Savannah River. The  Savannah River separates Georgia from the neighboring state of South Carolina. Richmond  County occupies a land area of 207,386 acres, or 324.04 square miles, plus 2,823 acres (4.41 sq.  mi.) of water area. Augusta accounts for approximately 93% of the total acreage in the county.  Richmond County straddles the "Fall Line," a geologic boundary following the Appalachian  Mountain range from Alabama to New York. In Georgia and South Carolina the Fall Line  separates the Piedmont from the Coastal Plain. The Savannah River and its tributaries drain  most of the county.   6.1.1 Water Supply Watersheds  The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) defines a water supply watershed as the  area of land upstream of a governmentally owned public drinking water intake or water supply  reservoir. DNR has established minimum criteria for the protection of drinking water  watersheds. This protection is necessary for the enhancement of public health, safety and  welfare, as well as to assure that surface sources of drinking water are of high quality in order  to be treated to meet all State and Federal drinking water standards. Separate criteria have  been established for large watersheds (100+ square miles in the drainage basin) and small  watersheds (<100 square miles in the drainage basin). All water supply watersheds in Augusta‐ Richmond County are subject to DNR’s Criteria for Water Supply Watersheds.    The removal of vegetation and the introduction of paving for roads, parking lots, driveways and  other impervious services increase run‐off on a site. This in turn increases erosion, flooding and  sedimentation of water sources. The DNR criteria establish buffer zone requirements adjacent  to perennial streams and specify allowable impervious surface densities adjacent to such  streams. These requirements are designed to prevent intensive development of a water supply  watershed from contaminating a water source to a point where it cannot be treated to meet  drinking water standards.     76 Richmond County contains one large watershed and one small watershed. A map of Augusta‐ Richmond County’s water supply watersheds can be found on Map C. The Middle Savannah  River Watershed is the large watershed. The Augusta‐Richmond County’s water supply comes  from the Savannah River via the Augusta Canal. The Augusta Lock and Dam, located on the  canal approximately 4 miles above the raw water pumping station, controls water flow into the  canal.                                                                           JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS RD BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WATERSHEDAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:153,377SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map C: Augusta-Richmond County Watershed Areas Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Legend Water Supply Watersheds Augusta-Richmond County City of Waynesboro Savannah I & D Fort Gordon Major Roads Augusta Blythe Fort Gordon Hephzibah 78 The part of the Butler Creek Watershed above Butler Reservoir is the small watershed. The  watershed is located in northwest Richmond County, and a portion of Columbia County, and  covers approximately 15 square miles. The watershed drains to Butler Reservoir, which is the  source of water for Fort Gordon. The Fort is permitted to withdraw 5.4 MGD from the reservoir.  The watershed is characterized by low‐density residential development, woodlands and  scattered commercial uses. Since the opening of the Jimmie Dyess Parkway in 1998, urban  development has increased in the watershed area. Other planned road improvement projects  will no doubt increase development pressure.     Augusta currently has in place several ordinances and programs to protect water supply  watersheds from pollution or alteration. This includes a group of land use and development  ordinances, as well as an ordinance that applies to the large Middle Savannah River Watershed.     6.1.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas  Groundwater recharge areas are portions of the earth’s surface where water infiltrates the  ground to replenish an aquifer, which is any stratum or zone of rock beneath the surface of the  earth capable of containing or producing water from a well. In order to avoid toxic and  hazardous waste contamination to drinking water supplies, groundwater or aquifer recharge  areas must be protected. While recharge takes place throughout almost all of Georgia’s land  area, the rate or amount of recharge reaching underground aquifers varies from place to place  depending on geologic conditions.    According to data provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, “the two major  aquifers in Augusta‐Richmond County are the Upper Cretaceous and Basal Cretaceous aquifers.  The Upper Cretaceous aquifer is the shallower of the two reservoirs, and is not extensively  developed. Most of the groundwater used in the Augusta‐Richmond County is pumped from  the Basal Cretaceous aquifer. The recharge area for the Cretaceous aquifer covers the majority  of Richmond County, and is classified as a significant groundwater recharge area by the Georgia  Department of Natural Resources.  Groundwater Recharge Areas in the County may be found  on Map D. According to DNR's Ground‐Water Pollution Susceptibility Map of Georgia,  Hydrologic Atlas 20, some of the recharge area has a high susceptibility to pollution and some  has a medium susceptibility to pollution.”    Both the state and federal government regulate groundwater recharge areas. DNR’s Rules for  Environmental Planning Criteria include restrictions and regulations on sanitary landfills, land  disposal of hazardous wastes, spray irrigation of wastewater and wastewater treatment basins.              JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651Units Feet GROUNDWATERRECHARGE Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:139,267SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map D: Augusta-Richmond County Ground Water Recharge Areas Legend MAJOR ROADS RAILROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH GROUND WATER RECHARGE AREAS Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 80   6.1.3 Wetlands  Under the Clean Water Act, the term wetlands means "those areas that are inundated or  saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and  that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for  life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar  areas." (EPA Regulations at 40 CFR 230.3) Wetlands are important to both the environment and  the economy. Wetlands provide a wide range of benefits that include habitat, support of  commercial and recreational fisheries, reduction of flood damages, and abatement of water  pollution. Hazardous or toxic waste receiving, treatment or disposal facilities and sanitary  landfills are prohibited within wetland areas.    Augusta‐Richmond County wetland areas are found on Map E. In Richmond County wetlands  are located adjacent to the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal, and the major creeks and  tributaries that drain the county. The largest concentration of wetlands is found in the Phinizy  Swamp, the large floodplain of the Savannah River located on the east side of the county. Local  wetlands provide a habitat for native plants and animals, provide a place for migrating birds to  rest and feed, absorb and slow floodwaters, and filter pollutants before they reach the  Savannah River and other waterbodies. The Phinizy Swamp is being used to educate children  and adults about the important functions of wetlands and the need to protect and preserve  them.     The Augusta‐Richmond County, in cooperation with residents, developers, environmental  organizations, educators, and others, participates in a variety of programs to protect wetlands  and improve water quality. The types of active programs include the monitoring and  assessment of water quality, permitting, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and public  outreach/education.                                 JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOB A C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WETLANDAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map E: Augusta-Richmond County Wetland Areas Legend WETLANDS MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 82 6.1.4 River Corridors  River corridors and their immediate shore land environment (sometimes referred to as the  riparian zone) are areas of critical environmental significance. They provide a number of  benefits including: drinking water, wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, flood storage  capacity, and assimilative capacity for wastewater discharges‐the river or stream's ability to  dilute wastewater to a point when it is no longer a threat to human health.    Section 305(b) of the federal Clean Water Act requires that all states biennially list navigable  waters throughout the state and provide a description of the water quality of such streams and  its impact on its designated uses. Consistent with these requirements, DNR has developed  minimum planning criteria for its river corridors in order to protect these vital resources.     The Savannah River is a protected river under the Georgia Mountain and River Corridor  Protection Act. The Savannah River is a unique resource and has played a central role in the  history and development of Augusta and surrounding communities. At Augusta the river rolls  over the fall line separating the Piedmont and Coastal Plain physiographic provinces. The river  supports a variety of plants, animals and wildlife and enhances the quality of life for residents.   A map of the Savannah River corridor may be found on Map F.                                                  JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBACCO RD INTERST A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS RD BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet SAVANNAHRIVER CORRIDOR Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:158,934SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map F: Augusta-Richmond County Savannah River Corridor Legend SAVANNAH RIVER MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 84 6.1.5 Flood Plains  As a body of water (e.g. river, stream, or creek) erodes and deposits material, it may shift its  course and over a period of time build up a deposit of material in its valley bottom. This  deposited material takes the shape of a plain, called a floodplain, which forms at elevations  near that of the water’s surface. About 25 percent of Richmond County (43,600 acres) is  comprised of floodplains, stream terraces, and interstream divides. According to Flood  Insurance Rates Maps / Flood Boundary and Floodway Maps published by the Federal  Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), floodplains are located within and adjacent to the  Savannah River and its tributaries (e.g. Rock, Rae’s, Crane, Rocky, Butler, Spirit and McBean  Creeks). The 100‐year flood also referred to as the "base flood" is defined as the flood having a  one percent probability of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.     Augusta has participated in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for approximately 30  years. Augusta‐Richmond County also has Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance that is based on  FEMA's model ordinance. The ordinance requires anyone who wants to grade, fill, erect a  structure, or otherwise develop in a floodplain to obtain a permit before starting any land  disturbance or construction. The ordinance includes specific standards for development in  floodplains and requires the filing of an Elevation Certificate before Augusta‐Richmond County  issues a certificate of occupancy. A group of maps delineate the applicable areas in Augusta‐ Richmond County susceptible to flooding during the 100‐year and 500‐year design floods. The  maps are the basis for determining the areas regulated by the Flood Damage Prevention  Ordinance. Floodplains throughout Augusta‐Richmond County are illustrated on Map G.     Augusta‐Richmond County has also developed a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of  the Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan is to assess flood risks and to articulate a comprehensive  strategy for implementing flood mitigation activities. The plan outlines the risks associated with  flooding, describes the existing conditions in Augusta, describes existing mitigation programs  and activities, and presents a list of recommended mitigation strategies and activities.                               JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOB A C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIE R R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet FLOODPLAINAREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map G: Augusta-Richmond County Floodplain Areas Legend FLOODPLAIN MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. 86   6.1.6 Local Zoning/Land Use  Zoning is an act of city or county authorities by exercise of police powers in regulating,  controlling or specifying the type of use to which the property may be put in specific areas.    Augusta‐Richmond County, Blythe and Hephzibah have ordinances in place that regulate the  use of land. Augusta‐Richmond County’s code is very detailed, including several classifications  of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, and does not allow solid waste handling facilities  as permitted uses in any district without Special Exception and only if in harmony with the  various elements or objectives of the Master Plan/Planning Department in effect. Application  for a Special Exception must be made to the Planning Department. A zoning map for Augusta‐ Richmond County may be found on Map H.       JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDON H W Y DEANS B R I D G E R D BROWNS RD PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HWY WRIGHTSBOR O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBA C C O R D LUM P K I N R D INTERS T A T E 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELER RD S T O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BENN O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROSIER R D B O Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet EXISTING(2007)LAND USE MAP Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:146,275SCALE Map H: Augusta-Richmond County Existing (2007) Land Use Map Legend MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAHLAND USE CLASSIFICATION RURAL RESIDENTIAL OFFICE AGRICULTURAL FORESTRY PARKS, RECREATION, & CONSERVATION TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION & UTILITIES HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted todevelop these data assume no legal responsibilitiesfor the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce thesemaps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. UNDEVELOPED/UNUSED PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 88   6.1.7 Historic Resources  There are currently nine (9) National Register Historic Districts in Augusta, encompassing  approximately 5,800 properties. Twenty‐nine (29) properties are listed individually on the  National Register. These districts and properties represent many aspects of Augusta's history  and include the central business district, industrial facilities, urban neighborhoods, institutional  buildings, and rural resources. They reflect the significant contributions made by statesmen,  businessmen, religious leaders, ethnic groups, racial minorities, and ordinary citizens to the  history and development of the community. Collectively the districts are significant in such  areas as architecture, commerce, community planning, education, engineering, industry,  landscape architecture, military, politics/government, religion, and transportation. National  Register Historic Districts in Augusta‐Richmond County may be found on Map I.                                                               WALTON WAY 15T H S T GORDON HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD WA S H I N G T O N R D CENTRAL AVE OL I V E R D 7TH S T R I V E R W A T C H P K W Y HIGH L A N D A V E 3R D S T WHEELER R D REYNO L D S S T B O Y S C O U T R D SI B L E Y R D OLD S A V A N N A H R D DEANS B R I D G E R D G O L D E N C A M P R D KISS I N G B O W E R R D MO R N I N G S I D E D R 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet HISTORIC DISTRICTS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.gov June 2008 1:36,898SCALE Map I: Augusta-Richmond CountyNational Register Historic Districts Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the bestmethods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government ofAugusta, GA.Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell orreproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. SUMMERVILLE DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS Legend MAJOR ROADS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC PROPERTY^` Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise MillAugusta Cotton Exchange (Georgia Bank & Trust)Augusta Genealgical SocietyAugusta National IncBath Presbyterian ChurchBoyhood Home of President Woodrow WilsonBrahe HouseButt BridgeCedar Grove CemeteryChurch of the Most Holy TrinityCollege HillConfederate Powderworks Chimney at Sibley MillDenet, Stephen Vincent HouseEzekiel Harris HouseFirehouse Partnership LLPFirst Christian ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchFitzsimmons-Hampton HouseFormer Children of Isreal Synagogue (Planning Commission)Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical GardensGertrude Herbert Art InstituteGould-Weed HouseHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchJoseph Darling HouseLamar BuildingMagnolia CemeteryMeadow Garden - George Walton HomeMiller TheaterOld Academy of Richmond CountyOld First Baptist Church/Southern Baptist Conv MonumentOld Government HouseOld Medical College of GeorgiaPaine CollegePenny Savings BankReid-Jones-Carpenter HouseSacred Heart Cultural CenterSaint Paul's ChurchSeclusaval and Windsor SpringShiloh OrphanageSpringfield Baptist ChurchSt. John United Methodist ChurchTabernacle Baptist ChurchThe Academy of Richmond CountyTubman Middle SchoolUnion Baptist ChurchUnited States CourthouseWestview Cemetery RICHMOND COUNTY, GA DOWNTOWN BETHELEHEM HARRISBURG LANEY WALKER SANDHILLS SUMMERVILLE PINCHGUT DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN SUMMERVILLE AUGUSTA CANAL 90   6.1.8 Airport Proximity  There are two airports in Augusta: Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field and Daniel Field.  Augusta Regional Airport is a 1,500‐acre commercial airport located at the intersection of  Tobacco Road and Doug Barnard Parkway (SR 56 Spur). Major facilities include an 8,000‐foot  primary runway, a 6,000‐foot crosswind runway, a terminal, an air traffic control tower, a  facilities maintenance office, and a weather service station. Three commercial carriers serve  Augusta Regional: Atlantic Southeast Airlines, US Airways Express and Continental Express.  Atlantic Southeast provides service to Atlanta's Hartsfield International, while US Airways  Express flies to Charlotte International. Continental Express, which began serving the Augusta  market in March 2003, has flights to Houston and Newark. Augusta Regional Airport is operated  under the direction of the 13‐member Augusta Aviation Commission.     Daniel Field, located on a 152‐acre site at the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and Highland  Avenue, is a general aviation airport. Major facilities include two runways, two hangars,  outdoor tie‐down areas, and a control tower. Daniel Field was once the commercial airport for  Augusta. Charter flights, flight training, airplane storage, and fuel and maintenance services are  provided. Daniel Field is active year‐round, but is especially busy in early April during the  Masters ® Golf Tournament. The airport is operated under the direction of the 13‐member  General Aviation Commission.   Per DNR criteria, no solid waste handling facility may be located within 10,000 feet from the  end of the runway.    6.1.9 Jurisdictional Boundaries  Augusta‐Richmond County is bordered by Columbia and McDuffie Counties to the north and  west and Burke and Jefferson Counties to the south. Potential siting of solid waste handling  facilities within Augusta‐Richmond County must be consistent with siting criteria in neighboring  jurisdictions.    6.1.10 Access  The highway system throughout Augusta‐Richmond County is well‐maintained and provides  access to the majority of the community. The consistent availability of paved state and county  highways in Augusta‐Richmond County reduces the siting hurdle for potential solid waste  handling facilities.   6.2 Local Procedures for Siting Solid Waste Facilities    6.2.1 All Solid Waste Handling and Disposal Facilities  Any entity requesting a renewal, modification, or issuance of a solid waste handling permit  from EPD must demonstrate that the facility or facility expansion is consistent with the local  government’s solid waste management plan. Chapter 391‐3‐4.05 of the Georgia Department of  91 Natural Resources’ Environmental Protection Division Rules deals specifically with the siting  criteria associated with siting landfills and/or solid waste transfer facilities.     6.2.2 Privately Owned Waste Handling and Disposal Facilities    All privately owned waste handling and disposal facilities requesting a renewal, modification, or  issuance of a permit from EPD or the County must demonstrate that the facility or facility  expansion is consistent with the local government’s solid waste management plan.  In addition  to any criteria set forth under DNR’s regulations, the County will also use the following criteria  to determine whether the issuance of the requested permit is consistent with the Solid Waste  Management Plan:    • A determination has been made by the County that operation of the proposed facility or  facility expansion would be consistent with regulations established by the County for  privately operated waste handling and disposal facilities as provided for in County  Ordinance.     • A determination has been made by the County that there is a need for the proposed facility  or facility expansion, based on projected remaining useful life of existing disposal facilities,  will be the initial screen for any finding of consistency with this solid waste management  plan.  Need will be defined as less than 10 years of disposal capacity remaining, at the time  that the request is submitted, in existing disposal facilities recognized in this solid waste  management plan.  Remaining disposal capacity will be calculated based on an engineering  calculation of remaining capacity divided by the annual rate of disposal of in‐County and  contracted out‐of‐county waste at the time that the request is submitted given waste  reduction programs and performance in place at that time.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is not sited in an area deemed unsuitable according to development criteria  (examples include, but are not limited to: in groundwater recharge areas; located within  two miles of a municipal water supply; on soils poorly suited for development; on slopes of  greater than 25 percent; in area that do not have easy accessibility to transportation  networks; on urban or built up lands; on or around water bodies or wetlands; or on federal,  state, or public lands.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is sited in a location that is consistent with all local zoning ordinances.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact other natural or cultural resources of the County.    92 • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the current solid waste management infrastructure of  the County;    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact collection capability and/or disposal capacity  identified in the Plan.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the County’s ability to contribute to the state‐wide  solid waste reduction.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion does not negatively impact the financial viability of the County’s solid waste  management system.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is properly insured so that closure and post‐closure care is assured.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion has a mitigation plan above and beyond financial assurance already required.     • A determination has been made by the County that the past performance of other waste  handling facilities owned or operated by the applicant will be used in determining the  feasibility of the new facility or facility expansion.  The county may withhold approval based  on such past performance.    • A determination has been made by the County that the proposed facility or facility  expansion is in the best interest of public health and safety.    No proposed privately owned facility or facility expansion will be sited without a letter from the  Augusta‐Richmond County Administrator and the City Councils of Blythe and Hephzibah (if said  facility is within their city limits) stating that the facility is consistent with the Solid Waste  Management Plan. The Augusta‐Richmond County Commission and the City Councils of Blythe  and Hephzibah may hold one or more public hearings to gather input to make this  determination for their respective jurisdictions.   Should a determination be made by the Administrator that one or more public hearings shall be  held, then the applicants of proposed facilities or facility expansions shall consult with County  and City (if said facility is within their city limits) officials in order to identify an appropriate date  to schedule a public hearing. The applicant shall advertise the public hearing in the local  newspaper and distribute letters of intent to adjacent property owners no less than 15 days  93 prior to the date of the scheduled hearing. Should the Commission and Council (if said facility is  within their city limits) determine, based on information provided, to disapprove the proposal  based on inconsistency with the adopted solid waste management plan, the applicant may  appeal and provide additional information at a subsequent Commission and Council (if said  facility is within their city limits) meeting. Applicants may appeal any additional negative ruling  by the Commission and Council (if said facility is within their city limits) to circuit court.  6.3 Assessment of Land Limitation    The goal of the land limitation element is to identify areas of the County which should be  avoided when developing solid waste handling and disposal facilities. This is an effort towards  providing environmentally and socially sound solid waste handling and disposal facilities. As the  County considers siting new solid waste handling and disposal facilities, local officials need to  be cognizant of environmental considerations as well as other special needs. Regulation should  not necessarily result in the prohibition of privately owned solid waste disposal facilities but  ensure that the development of such facilities does not conflict with this Plan, local  comprehensive planning documents, or other local, state and federal regulations. While the  maps contained in this section illustrate some of the land limitations applicable in Augusta‐ Richmond County, it is important to note that additional local, state and federal siting criteria  may result in additional properties being deemed inappropriate for the siting of privately  owned solid waste handling and disposal facilities.    6.3.1 Water Supply Watersheds  Richmond County contains two watersheds: the Middle Savannah Watershed and the Butler  Creek Watershed. The Savannah River is Augusta‐Richmond County’s primary source for public  drinking water supply, supplemented by groundwater wells located throughout the county.  Water is also withdrawn from the Augusta Canal, which is fed by and located next to the river.  A Water Supply Protection ordinance for the Savannah River may be found in Chapter 8‐7‐1 of  the Augusta‐Richmond County Code.     The Butler Creek Watershed above Butler Reservoir is characterized by low‐density residential  development, woodlands and scattered commercial uses. For a number of years, the Butler  Creek watershed served as the source of water for Fort Gordon; however, since 2007 the  Augusta Utilities Department has provided drinking water to the base.    Although they must meet stringent DNR rules, due to the impact that a potential failure would  have on water supply to area residents, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located  within any water supply watersheds in Augusta‐Richmond County.    6.3.2 Groundwater Recharge Areas  The citizens of Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah rely on  groundwater sources for their drinking water supply. In addition to DNR rules, solid waste  94 handling facilities shall be prohibited from locating within 2 miles of portions of the county that  have been identified as groundwater recharge areas. The potential for leachate collection  system and/or synthetic liner failure places vital groundwater sources for major portions of the  county in jeopardy.     6.3.3 Wetlands  Consistent with DNR rules, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located within identified  wetland areas.    6.3.4 River Corridors  The Savannah River (illustrated on Map F) is a protected river and is on the U.S. EPA’s list of  303(D)/305(B) protected rivers due to apparently high levels of particular contaminants.  Because these critical waterways are already impaired by one or more pollutants, the siting of  solid waste handling facilities within close proximity to these water courses can easily  compound existing problems. As a result, solid waste handling facilities shall not be located  within 2 miles of a protected river corridor. In addition, other surface waters throughout the  county can easily be contaminated by activities associated with mismanaged or failing solid  waste handling facilities. As a result, all other navigatable river corridors shall be subject to  DNR’s minimum planning criteria.    6.3.5 Floodplains  The critical and fragile habitats associated with wetlands are often present in floodplains. In  addition, floodplains that may be disrupted or altered by filling activities associated with solid  waste handling facilities – potentially creating flooding problems for downstream property  owners. Solid waste handling facilities shall be prohibited from being located within floodplain  areas.    6.3.6 Local Zoning/Land Use  Augusta‐Richmond County has appropriate regulations in place to discourage the location of  solid waste facilities in areas identified as unsuitable. The location of any potential solid waste  handling facility in these jurisdictions would require zoning amendments.     The Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah do not have local land use regulations that address siting of  such facilities; however, these communities are small in size and population concentrations. As  a result, the location of solid waste handling facilities would be highly unlikely, albeit  inappropriate, regardless of whether local land use regulations were in place.    6.3.7 Historic Resources  Augusta‐Richmond County continues to make significant investments in historic resources. In  most recent history, the consolidated government has taken steps to become more directly  involved in historic preservation. Historic preservation in Augusta is marked by a wide variety of  activities. From preparation of National Register nominations, to rehabilitation of historic  95 buildings, to participation in historic preservation programs, individuals and organizations are  interested in preserving the past and at the same time make it a part of Augusta‐Richmond  County’s future. Augusta‐Richmond County’s historic preservation movement has grown to the  point where it is now an integral part of neighborhood revitalization, economic development  and tourism. Solid waste handling facilities have the potential to negatively impact a  community’s historic resources due to noise, odor, traffic, etc. It is in the best interest of  Augusta‐Richmond County and the cities of Blythe and Hephzibah to prohibit the siting of  nearby solid waste handling facilities. Therefore, such Solid waste handling facilities shall not be  located within 3 miles of a historic resource.    6.3.8 Airport Proximity  In accordance with DNR Rule 391‐3‐4‐.05(1)(c), Augusta‐Richmond County shall require that  new solid waste landfill units or lateral expansions of existing units shall not be within 10,000  feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used by turbojet aircraft or within  5,000 feet of any public use or private use airport runway end used by only piston type aircraft.  Because future runway expansion and/or the construction of additional runways are possible  scenarios, the 10,000 foot buffer should be observed from all sides of the property.    6.3.9 Jurisdictional Boundaries  Unless multi‐jurisdictional agreements are made between Augusta‐Richmond County and its  neighboring counties, solid waste handling facilities should be located in such a way as not to  be a detriment to these other jurisdictions. The county respects the siting criteria adopted by its  neighboring counties.    6.3.10 Access  Any future solid waste handling facility in Augusta‐Richmond County shall be sited on an easily  accessible parcel of land with direct paved road access that does not interfere with rail system  operations.    6.4 Goals  To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are  placed in areas suitable and approved for such developments within the County.    Section 7  Education and Public Involvement Element  7.0 Introduction    The purpose of this section of the Plan is to provide an inventory and assessment of existing  educational programs and public involvement activities available in Augusta Richmond County  and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah. Local governments throughout Georgia are encouraging  96 residents to become more aware of the true costs of solid waste management and the need for  waste reduction, recycling and siting of new facilities.  7.1 Inventory Existing Public Education Programs and Public Involvement Opportunities    Solid waste, waste reduction, recycling, and other environmental education programs are  available to all citizens within Augusta‐Richmond County, the City of Hephzibah and the City of  Blythe.  Table 7‐1 provides an inventory of all existing environmental education initiatives in  Augusta‐Richmond County as they relate to solid waste management.       Table 7‐1  Existing Environmental Education Initiatives Program/Activity Jurisdictions  Covered  Operated  by  Target  Audience  Number of  Participants  per Year  Description of Impact  Recycling  Brochures to  Each Household  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Residents 62,000  Increases participation;  encourages recycling   Landfill tours,  website  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Civic  Organizations, Residents,  Schools,  Businesses  350, Data  Not  Available  Raises awareness and  provides information  about waste reduction  and recycling efforts   School Programs Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Students;  Teachers  33,000 Promotes/educates  students/teachers about  benefits of recycling  Speaker’s Bureau Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department Civic  Organizations, Residents,  Schools,  Businesses  Data Not  Available  Promotes/educates  general  public/students/teachers  about benefits of  recycling  97 Program/Activity Jurisdictions  Covered  Operated by Target  Audience  Number of  Participants per  Year  Description of  Impact  “Bring One For the  Chipper” ‐annual  Christmas tree  chipping  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents Minimal,  participation has  declined due to  curbside pickup  Diversion of  Christmas trees  from landfill  Adopt‐A‐Road,  Adopt‐A‐Stream,  Adopt‐A‐Highway  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents 120, six ‘Adopt‐a‐ Roads’ with six  pickups annually,  averaging 10  people per  pickup  Reduces and/or  eliminates litter  from  roads/highways  and waterways  Special events (e.g.:  Earth Day, America  Recycles Day)  Augusta‐ Richmond  County  ARC Solid  Waste  Department  Residents 500,  participation is  increasing as  new programs  come online   Raises awareness  about conservation  and recycling   *DNA – Data Not Available      7.1.1 Local Government Programs  Augusta‐Richmond County has dedicated an Officer through its Code Enforcement Program to  provide information, education, and customer service to students, citizens, civic organizations,  and businesses on all county solid waste, recycling, and litter prevention programs. The County  coordinates school education programs; teaches solid waste, landfill, waste reduction, recycling  and other environmental education topics to a variety of age groups; conducts workshops,  presentations, and tours of the landfill for school and community groups; designs and produces  brochures, manuals, reports and other print media; plans, coordinates, directs, and participates  in special events; and maintains a speakers bureau comprised of at least two (2) Solid Waste  Department staff members and the dedicated Code Enforcement Officer.     The County sponsors a number of educational programs that involve public participation such  as litter pick up events (e.g.: Adopt‐a‐Highway, Adopt‐a‐Road, Adopt‐a‐Stream, Rivers Alive)  and recycling and conservation awareness activities (e.g.: one day recycling events) associated  with the observance of America Recycles Day and Earth Day. Although Augusta‐Richmond  County jurisdictions do not currently fund a Keep Georgia Beautiful (KGB) affiliate program, the  County does have access to KGB resources as needed.     In addition, nine public hearings were held during the development of this solid waste  management plan where educational information was distributed and staff was available to  answer questions about local solid waste and recycling efforts. The first public hearing was held  98 on January 8, 2008 at the McBean Community Center in conjunction with Augusta‐Richmond  County’s Comprehensive Plan Update. Eight additional hearings were held throughout the  month; ending on January 31, 2008. See Appendix E. All interested parties along with the  general public were encouraged to attend and become involved in the planning process  through public advertisements. The hearings were designed to inform the public on the  planning process and to encourage input on solid waste goals, needs, and issues. A second set  of public hearings, six in total, took place near the conclusion of the planning process  throughout the County between June 3, 2008 and June 19, 2008. See Appendix F. A copy of the  Plan was prepared and distributed to those in attendance for review and comment.   7.1.2 Solid Waste Committee/Task Force  There is currently no solid waste committee/task force in place within the County or other area  jurisdictions.   7.1.3 School System Programs  The Augusta‐Richmond County Solid Waste Department’s Code Enforcement program provides  a dedicated Officer who presents educational programs about solid waste and recycling to area  students.  The scope of the educational program includes interactive presentations with the  help of ARC’s recycling mascot ‘Bin‐E,’ age appropriate handouts, and distribution of fun  promotional items such as recycled steel slinkys, recycled pencils, etc.    In addition, the state’s science curriculum objectives (Georgia Performance Standards) provide  a standardized curriculum that introduces students to solid waste and waste reduction  principles. Area students in grades K through 12 are regularly exposed to this curriculum.  Along  with its education efforts the Augusta‐Richmond County BOE has arranged for the collection of  corrugated cardboard from each school through their solid waste hauler.    7.1.4 Litter Control Programs  Augusta‐Richmond County has adopted ordinances regulating litter and illegal dumping. The  Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah cite litter and illegal dumping violations under the Georgia code.  Enforcement is largely the responsibility of local law enforcement and is conducted  predominantly on a complaint basis.      7.1.5 Regional RDC Programs  Although the Central Savannah Regional Area (CSRA) Regional Development Center (RDC) does  not have any regional recycling programs in place, the CSRA Environmental Science Education  Cooperative does provide information and access to environmental science education  programs to the County. The County’s involvement includes participation in organized  activities/programs for the region, including one‐day special events, such as for electronics and  glass recycling.          99 7.2 Assess Adequacy of Environmental Education Initiatives     Augusta‐Richmond County has designated staff that provides the public with information on  solid waste management, waste reduction practices and services, and litter prevention efforts  throughout the County.     7.2.1 Opportunities for Public Involvement  Augusta‐Richmond County and the Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah rely on their staff’s  interaction with the public as well as public meetings to involve the public in local solid waste  management issues. In addition, the public can participate in a number of local and regional  waste reduction initiatives, including recycling drop‐off and litter pick‐up events.   7.2.2 Education Programs  Although the County has the infrastructure in place to provide public awareness of local solid  waste management and waste reduction practices and programs, the County acknowledges  that further improvements are needed to increase the public’s awareness of and involvement  in local solid waste programs. For example, based on information from a 2004 Waste  Composition Analysis, 32 percent of the Augusta‐Richmond County waste stream consists of  organic materials. Yet existing educational programs do not adequately target this sector of  waste.  In addition, although recycling services are available to the general public (i.e.: drop‐off,  curbside), the amount of recycling tonnage currently collected in the County is low compared  with other similar‐size programs; suggesting only modest participation.  7.3 Statement of Needs and Goals     Augusta‐Richmond County’s goal is to provide all necessary information to the general public so  they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste management and understand their  role.  Section 8 Implementation Strategy    8.0 Introduction    The implementation strategy represents a culmination of information gathered in the  preceding elements and after all elements have been inventoried and assessed, and needs and  goals have been identified.    Section 8.1 Summary of Goals and Needs  Table 8‐1 below provides a summary of the goals and needs for the Augusta‐Richmond County  planning area.  100 Table 8‐1  Summary of Goals and Needs by Planning Element    8.2 Implementation Strategy/Short Term Work Program     The implementation strategy may be found in Appendix G. It includes specific actions which  address the needs and goals expressed in the planning elements and which will help the State  reach the statewide goal of waste disposal reduction. Plans and programs presented in the  implementation strategy demonstrate 10 year collection capability and disposal capacity.     Finally, the implementation strategy identifies specific administrative responsibilities and  budgeting necessary to implement the Plan.                        Element Description of Goal/Need    Jurisdiction   Waste  Reduction  To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount  of solid waste disposed of in the MSW landfill by 2017 and  to expand and further develop waste reduction programs  over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Collection To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid  waste in Augusta‐Richmond County over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Disposal To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond  County meet regulatory requirements and have the ability  to sustain solid waste services over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Land  Limitation  To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible  with surrounding areas and are placed in areas suitable  and approved for such developments.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  Education  and Public  Involvement  To provide all necessary information to the general public  so they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste  management and understand their role.  ARC, Cities of Blythe  and Hephzibah  101   APPENDIX A  AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE, READOPTED 7-10-2007 TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH ARTICLE 2 LITTER CONTROL Sec. 4-2-7. Definitions. (a) Commission. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission, or its designated representative. (b) Litter. All sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, rubbish, waste material, tin cans, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or discarded materials of every kind and description. (c) Person. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or unincorporated association. (d) Public or private property. The right-of-way of any road or highway; any body of water or watercourse or the shores or beaches thereof; any park, playground, building, refuge, or conservation or recreation area; and residential or farm properties, timberlands or forests in Augusta-Richmond County. (e) Road or street shall be mutually inclusive and shall likewise be deemed to include any alley, lane, court and other thoroughfare, however described or designated. Sec. 4-2-8. Certain deposits prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in Augusta-Richmond County unless: (a) The property is designated by Augusta-Richmond County for the disposal of litter and the person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property; (b) The litter is placed into a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; or (c) The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession or unless the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a matter consistent with the public welfare. Sec. 4-2-9. Littering streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal, brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk" includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located. Sec. 4-2-10. Placing, throwing, etc., dangerous objects in streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or to throw or to leave or abandon on any street in Augusta-Richmond County any glass bottle or car or the fragments thereof, or any broken glass 102 bottle or crockery or any kind. or nails, tacks, brickbats, or any article or object likely to injure barefoot persons using such streets or sidewalks or to injure or puncture the tires of vehicles utilizing pneumatic tires for their locomotion. Sec. 4-2-11. Keeping crates, boxes, etc., on streets and sidewalks prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on the streets or sidewalks in Augusta-Richmond County any crates, boxes, or any similar containers, except authorized trash receptacles. Sec. 4-2-12. Churches and public places; littering and spitting prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to spit or throw hulls, peelings or other litter upon the sidewalk or in or upon the floors of churches, public halls, theaters, buses, auditoriums, and other similar public places. Sec. 4-2-13. Distributing handbills and advertising matter in automobiles, on private property prohibited; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful to place in or on any automobile in Augusta-Richmond County any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner or occupant of such automobile. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place on private property any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner of the property or intended recipient. Sec. 4-2-14. Transporting refuse in vehicles regulated. (a) Regulations for all vehicles. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to transport any garbage, trash, refuse or other cargo upon the public thoroughfares in Augusta-Richmond County if the same is of a character or substance which is likely to be deposited from the motor vehicle onto the public rights-of-way, unless the same is secured by containers, tarpaulin, or other device in such fashion as to effectively prevent such deposit on the public rights- of-way. (2) No regulated quantities of hazardous wastes may be collected and transported except in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-60 et seq. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to transfer refuse between vehicles on any public property, including without limitation public rights-of-way. (b) Additional regulations for commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to engage in the business of transporting refuse as defined in Augusta-Richmond County Code section 4-2-5 unless and until the following conditions are met: (1) Business tax certificate. Prior to commencing business to transport refuse, a business tax certificate to conduct such business must be obtained as provided in Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 2-1-1, et seq. Prior to the use and operation of any solid waste collection and transportation vehicle, such vehicle shall be thoroughly inspected and examined by the Marshall's Department and found to comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Code. All such businesses shall indicate compliance with this Section by displaying on each commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicle a sticker issued for such purpose by the Marshall's Department. Business tax certificates and vehicle stickers shall be renewed annually. The annual inspection fee for compliance with this section shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon enactment of this 103 section. (2) Vehicle and container construction. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be enclosed with a non-pliable material, substantially leak-proof, durable, and of easily cleanable construction, and shall be inspected by the Marshall's Department every six (6) months to ensure the continued maintenance of such vehicles and containers. The date showing the last inspection shall be shown on the sticker described herein. (3) Vehicle and container maintenance. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be maintained at all times in clean condition and in good repair, and free of excessive noise, odor and emissions. (4) Littering and spillage. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be loaded and moved in such manner that the contents will not fall, leak or spill there from and shall be covered when necessary to prevent blowing of material from the vehicle. (Ord. No. 6235, § a, 12-21-99) Sec. 4-2-15. Duty of owner, occupant, etc., to keep property litter free. The owners, occupants and lessees of all property, jointly and severally, are required to remove all litter and place the same in proper containers. Vacant lots, borders, parking lots, embankments, fences, walls and sidewalks shall be kept free of litter. Parking lots, shopping centers, convenience stores, drive-in restaurants and all other commercial and industrial enterprises shall see to it that their respective properties are kept litter free. Sec. 4-2-16. Duty of proprietors, business managers to insure cleanliness of areas surrounding businesses. (a) The proprietor and person in charge of every business and commercial establishment in Augusta-Richmond County, jointly and severally, is hereby required to keep the driveways, yards, parking lots and areas adjacent thereto and under his control clean at all times and to place sweepings in a container to prevent rescattering. (b) Any proprietor or person in charge of a business which offers curb service shall be responsible for all paper, trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk by his customers. Any person in front of whose place of business retail or wholesale transactions are made shall be responsible for all trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk as the result of such transactions. (c) It shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit waste paper, paper cups or food containers of any kind to remain unsecured on his property, but the same shall be placed in a closed container immediately after use. It shall also be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit any waste paper, paper cups or other paper products to blow from any premises owned or controlled by him onto the streets of Augusta-Richmond County. Sec. 4-2-17. Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, etc. (a) Prohibited in streets or gutters. It shall be unlawful to place grass, leaves, shrubbery trimmings, brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, or any similar materials in the streets or gutters within Augusta-Richmond County. Any person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance such that such materials are created as a result of said business shall be responsible for disposing of said materials. (b) Collection. Grass, leaves or shrubbery trimmings and similar materials in the Urban Services District shall be placed in closed containers or bags, and only brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, and similar materials which are no more than four feet long and/or four inches in 104 diameter and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds, all of which are required to be placed in a neat, orderly pile between the curb and sidewalk for collection according to the collection schedule published by Augusta-Richmond County. (c) Disposal required. Material not eligible for collection as set out in subsection (b) hereof shall not be collected, and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner, or the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance, to dispose of said material. (d) Cleaning of property at owner's expense; violations. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers such material on property within Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County shall leave a written notice at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material, or shall provide written notice by mail to the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance. In the event the material is not disposed of according to this Section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, Augusta-Richmond County shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. Any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-18. Owners, occupants, etc., of commercial, institutional or industrial properties to provide containers for litter generated by customers, licenses or invitees. Every owner, occupant, tenant and lessee using or occupying any commercial, institutional or industrial building or property shall be obligated, jointly and severally, to provide litter containers of such character, size, number and type as may be specified by Augusta-Richmond County to be reasonably required to hold litter generated by operations of the premises. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the requirement for such containers shall apply to shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, service stations and similar establishments; and shall likewise apply to commercial establishments, garages, schools, colleges, and churches. Sec. 4-2-19. Parking lot owners to provide containers for litter generated from lot operations. Every owner and every operator of a private or commercial parking lot shall provide litter containers of adequate size, character and number, as specified by Augusta-Richmond County, to contain the litter generated by the operations of such parking lot. Sec. 4-2-20. Work areas to be kept in clean condition. All work areas, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading areas, shall be provided with containers for the deposit of litter created by packing or repacking operations; and the owner of the premises and the occupant thereof shall jointly and severally maintain surveillance to ensure that all litter is placed in the proper container and the area is kept clean. 105 Sec. 4-2-21. Garbage storage areas to be kept clean. Every owner, occupant and lessee of a house or building shall be jointly and severally required to maintain garbage storage areas in a clean condition and to ensure that all garbage is properly containerized. Sec. 4-2-22. Removal of litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions. Litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions such as holidays, moving or cleanup will be made into bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds each and not more than four (4) feet long, two (2) feet wide and two (2) feet high, and made secure. Empty cartons will be broken down before being placed in bundles. Bundles will be placed at or near the front property line for pickup. Sec. 4-2-23. Removal of construction-site litter. Property owners and prime contractors in charge of a construction-site are jointly and severally required to furnish litter containers for construction litter. All litter from construction and related activities shall be containerized and shall be picked up and placed in containers at the end of each workday. Sec. 4-2-24. Cleaning of property at owner's expense. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers that litter has been illegally placed on private property within Augusta-Richmond County, written notice shall be posted at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material. In the event said litter is not disposed of according to this section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, the sanitation department shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) days of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. In addition, any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-25. Violations; penalties. All persons, firms or corporations failing to comply with the mandatory provisions hereof or doing any act prohibited hereby shall be guilty of an offense and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and conviction, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-26. Unauthorized interference with receptacles or contents. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to deposit or throw any article or substance in any receptacle for garbage and trash (including without limitation, garbage and trash dumpsters belonging to commercial establishments) or to remove, injure or destroy, uncover or in any manner move or disturb such receptacle or any portion of its contents.   106   APPENDIX B    AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: _______________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director PURPOSE: To set forth the code enforcement officer policies and procedures for issuing a Non-Compliance Notice for illegal dumps. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Solid Waste Department Code Enforcement employees. POLICY: 1. There are six steps in the process. a. Handling violations b. Filling out the Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form c. Initiating a work order or investigation of illegal dumping d. Follow-up e. Closing out illegal dumping investigations f. Documentation 2. Handling Violations a. Once a violation has been discovered either by another code enforcement officer (CEO) or by referral, it becomes the responsibility of the CEO to investigate as well as document all findings. b. Documentation should include photographs, interview documentation with owners, occupants, and/or neighbors. c. All documentation shall be placed in the illegal dumping file. 3. Filling out the Litter Investigation form We will strive to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and we will remain pleasant and helpful even when a customer is not 107 a. All information should be filled out on the Litter Crime Scene Investigation form. All information should be current and a copy given to the CEO Supervisor within 48 hours of the completion of the investigation. b. An electronic copy of the file should also be kept on the Landfill Common drive in the “Open Litter Investigations” folder, and a hard copy placed in the file with all photos and other findings. c. Such file shall be maintained for court purposes and in accordance with department standards. d. All such files shall be reviewed by the CEO supervisor or the Assistant Director prior to referral to either the court or the Marshall’s Department. e. All such files shall be maintained in the central CEO filing cabinet. 4. Initiating a Work Order a. Once the Crime Scene Investigation form has been completed and reviewed, the CEO Supervisor or the Assistant Director will review and approve prior to forwarding to the Marshall’s Department. b. Once all information is verified the form will be submitted to the Marshall’s Department and they will execute a work order to have the waste removed from the dump site. 5. Follow-Up a. CEO should continually check the area to see if any progress in the removal of the waste has been made or to see if any additional waste has been added to the site. b. The CEO will work in conjunction with the CEO Supervisor to ensure that the Marshall’s Department has initiated and/or completed a work order for the waste removal. c. The CEO Supervisor will also coordinate CEO schedules so that, as needed, the appropriate CEO can attend any court cases held in relation to the work order or investigation. 6. Closing the Investigation a. Once the investigation has been completed, the investigation will stay open until the area has been cleaned up by either the property owner or the Public Services Department. 7. Documentation a. All documentation of all information shall be maintained as part of the file. b. All actions shall be tracked on the CEO spreadsheet. 108 AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: ___/S/____________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director Distributed by: Lori Videtto Date of Distribution: ____________________ I have received the above Policy and received training to its contents. __________________________ _____________________________ ______________ Employee name (printed) Employee Signature Date                   109 APPENDIX C  Landfill Fee Structure   Waste Type Price Unit of Measure  Waste and Recycling Fees  MSW, C&D, Special Waste      0 to 1,999 Tons per Month  $33.50 Per Ton  2,000‐4,999 Tons per Month $30.50 Per Ton  5,000‐9,999 Tons per Month $27.50 Per Ton  Greater than 10,000 Tons per  Month $24.50 Per Ton          Asbestos $20.00 Per Cubic Yard  Beneficial Use  $10.00 Per Ton  Inert Waste Disposal $16.75 Per Ton  Metal $0.00 Per Ton  Mulch Purchase (Commercial) $15.00 Per Ton  Non‐Profit Organizations Waste $23.50 Per Ton  (with Administrators approval)      Recycling $0.00 Per Ton  Tires (17 Inch or smaller) $3.00 Each  Tires (Larger than 17 inch) $8.00 Each  Tires (Truck Load, Off Road,  Agricultural) $180.00 Per Ton      110 Service Fees  Equipment Assistance  $150.00 Per Hour  Refrigerant Removal $10.00 Each  Unloading/Re‐loading Assistance $150.00 Per Hour  Administrative Fees  Annual Permit  $100.00 Per Vehicle  Credit Card Convenience Fee  3.00% Applied to all charges  Environmental Fee  3.00% Applied to all charges less State Solid  Waste Surcharge  Minimum Charge / Non‐ Commercial $5.00    Minimum Charge / Commercial 1Ton    Minimum Finance Charge  $1.50    Non‐Tarped Loads / Non‐ Commercial $25.00 Each Occurrence  Non‐Tarped Loads / Commercial $75.00 Each Occurrence  A fuel surcharge may apply.       The State Solid Waste Surcharge will be added.   The total of all charges will be rounded up to the next whole dollar.   (Ord. No. 6238, § 1, 1‐4‐00; Ord. No. 6778, § 2, 8‐1‐04; Ord. No. 6793, § 2, 5‐17‐05)        112 APPENDIX E  News Release Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 821-1796 FAX: (706) 821-1806 E-mail: pdecamp@augustaga.gov (Augusta – December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta- Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan. Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission website. The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/home.asp Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan Update – 2008 News Release – December 26, 2007 113 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS JANUARY 2008 MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Gracewood Community Center 1200 Tobacco Road Monday, January 14, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Lucy Laney House Museum 1116 Phillips Street Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Garrett Elementary School 1100 Eisenhower Drive Tuesday January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Monday, January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 11th Eleventh Ave Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Fire Station #15 1721 Flowing Wells Road Thursday January 31, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Blythe Recreation Center 3129 Hwy. 88 Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated. 114 APPENDIX F  NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN The public is invited to participate in a second round of public meetings for the update of both the Comprehensive Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Department are hosting six (6) open house meetings throughout the city. This is your opportunity to provide input on the goals, policies and projects to include in both the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Management Plan. A drop-in format will be used for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (Phone 706-821-1796) or the Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department, 4330 Deans Bridge Road, Blythe, GA 30805 (706) 592-3200. Internet users may also consult the Comprehensive Plan project website at http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/comp_plan_update.asp and the Solid Waste Department’s website at http://www.augustasolidwaste.com AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS June 2008 MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION Tuesday, June 3, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Diamond Lakes Park Multi-Purpose Room Diamond Lakes Way Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Monday, June 16, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Tuesday June 17, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 Eleventh Ave Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Warren Road Community Center 300 Warren Road Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated.   115 APPENDIX G  2008‐2017 Joint Solid Waste Management Plan   Augusta‐Richmond County (ARC), Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah   Section 8  Implementation Strategy  Section 8.1 Summary of Goals and Needs  Table 8‐1  Summary of Goals and Needs by Planning Element  Element Description of Goal/Need    Jurisdiction   Waste Reduction To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount of solid waste disposed of in the  MSW landfill by 2017, to attain a 30 percent increase per capita in the amount of  recyclables collected by 2017, and to expand and further develop waste reduction programs  over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Collection To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste in Augusta‐Richmond  County over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Disposal To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond County meet regulatory  requirements and have the ability to sustain solid waste services over the next 10 years.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Land Limitation To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are  placed in areas suitable and approved for such developments.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  Education and  Public  Involvement  To provide all necessary information to the general public so they are aware of the  importance of proper solid waste management and understand their role.  ARC, Cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah  116 8.2 Implementation Strategy/Short Term  Work Program   The implementation strategy should describe all currently existing and new programs to be implemented throughout the ten‐year  Plan, in all planning elements.  The first five years of the implementation strategy serves as the Short‐Term Work Program.  The  second half of the Implementation Strategy will be updated in accordance with the planning schedule established and revised from  time to time by the Department.  117   Table 8‐2  Implementation Strategy   Solid Waste Management Plan  2008‐2017   Augusta‐Richmond County (ARC), Cities of Blythe and Hephzibah  Program/Activity Years Program/Activity Takes Place Responsible  Party   Estimated  Cost  (Revenue)  Funding  Source   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     Waste Reduction Element  Needs/Goals: To achieve a 25 percent reduction per capita in the amount of solid waste disposed of in the MSW landfill by 2017, to attain a 30  percent increase per capita in the amount of recyclables collected by 2017, and to expand and further develop   waste reduction programs over the next 10 years.  1. Identify, evaluate, and  further define ways to  support and expand  countywide waste  reduction and recycling  efforts.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Evaluate and pursue  recycling opportunities  and/or partnerships with  private sector recycling  processor(s).    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  118  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     3. Continue to allow  private sector collection of  recyclables from drop‐off  sites located at area  shopping centers and  schools.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  4. Continue working with  private sector recycling  processors to handle  collected recyclables while  evaluating options to either  construct a county‐owned  and operated recycling  processing facility or  partner with a private  sector processor to  construct a facility –  implementing such plans as  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    ($15,000‐ $19,500)    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  5. Pursue new recycling  opportunities for  government buildings,  multi‐family developments,  downtown businesses, and  other commercial  establishments, providing  those services if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Continue wood grinding  operation at landfill.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  119  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     6a:  Pilot source separated  organics collection from  area grocers, cafeterias and  restaurants, with  processing at wood  grinding/windrowing  operations, if feasible.         √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Investigate feasibility of  residential collection  events for special wastes  (eg: computers,  electronics, household  hazardous waste, etc.);  implementing programs if  feasible – implementing if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Design and construct  Courtesy Drop‐off Center  at the landfill for solid  waste and special wastes  (eg: metals, electronics,  household hazardous  waste, tires, and white  goods).    √    √             ARC    $3,000,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  120  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     9. Consider an ordinance  augmenting the current  scrap tire fee that will  provide additional money  to fund an on‐site tire  grinding operation of which  the grindings will be used  for alternative landfill daily  cover; implement if  warranted and feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  10.  Pursue new special  event recycling  opportunities using roll off  boxes and individual  recycling containers,  providing these services if  determined to be feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  11. Evaluate establishing a  mandatory cooking grease  recycling program with  possible flow control to  ARC that eventually could  fuel fleet.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  121 Collection Element  Needs/Goals: To provide for the efficient and effective collection of solid waste in Augusta‐Richmond County over the next 10 years.   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     1. Continue residential  curbside collection in the  service area through public  or private means,  expanding service to whole  county as opportunity  arises.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $16,274,000  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund,  Customer  User Fees  and  Assessments  2. Continue purchase and  distribution of 65 gallon  wheeled carts    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC  $860,000 in  2008;  $1,130,000  years 2009‐ 2012, and  $260,000 in  2013  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund,  Customer  User Fees  and  Assessments  3. Determine feasibility of  establishing a Pay‐As‐You‐ Throw or Other Variable  Rate Fee program offering  enhanced services and cart  size options; implement if  feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √          ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  4. Evaluate the feasibility of  changing bulky waste  collection procedures from  a dedicated weekly service  basis to a residential call‐ in  to schedule basis;  implement if feasible.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  122  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     5. Evaluate geographic  expansion of residential  curbside collection to the  cities of Hephzibah and  Blythe.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Determine feasibility of  modifying current billing  procedures for residential  curbside collection (eg:  consolidating between a  tax based or fee based  system); implement  required changes if  feasible.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Develop policies and  procedures to support solid  waste services and/or  operations.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Evaluate changing  residential curbside  collection service  frequency from twice‐a‐ week to once‐a‐week  service; implement service  changes if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  9. Continue to use new,  state‐of‐the‐art customer  service center to ensure  that all residential requests  are appropriately and  quickly handled.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $120,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  123  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     10. The City of Hephzibah  will continue to use private  residential solid waste  haulers through individual  subscription service. These  haulers operate in the  County and therefore are  de facto under the  County’s solid waste  regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    City of  Hephzibah    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Resident  11. The City of Blythe  residents will continue to  use private residential solid  waste haulers through  individual subscription  service. These haulers  operate in the County and  therefore are de facto  under the County’s solid  waste regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    City of Blythe    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Resident  12. Continue to identify  and implement (where  feasible) operational  changes and/or collection  programs to encourage  participation in recycling or  waste reduction activities.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  124  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     13. Evaluate expansion of  curbside yard waste  program to include the  collection of containerized  yard waste (instead of  using kraft paper bags);  implement changes if  feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  14. Study feasibility of  establishing exclusive  franchise or non‐exclusive  franchise/license  regulations (i.e.: setting  minimum standards such  as insurance, etc.) for  haulers of residential waste  outside contracted  residential boundaries;  implement if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  15. Study feasibility of  establishing exclusive  franchise or non‐exclusive  franchise regulations (i.e.:  identifying collection  zones, etc.) for haulers of  commercial waste;  implement if feasible.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  125  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     16. Continue to maintain  and replace depreciated  equipment and vehicles for  all solid waste inspection  vehicles.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $30,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Disposal Element  Needs/Goals: To make sure that disposal facilities in Augusta‐Richmond County meet regulatory requirements and have the ability to sustain  solid waste services over the next 10 years.   Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     1. Continue operation of  MSW Subtitle D landfill as  approved by EPD Permit  and according to EPD Rules  & Regulations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $13,200,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue to maintain  and replace depreciated  equipment and vehicles for  landfill operation.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $571,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Construct a new entry  road into the landfill to  help alleviate traffic and  congestion.    √    √    √            ARC    $300,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  4. Construct scale complex  with EZ Pass capabilities to  help collection vehicles  easily weigh their loads.     √    √    √            ARC    $1,000,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  126  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     5. Construct maintenance  facility.        √                                    ARC    $5,500,000  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Determine feasibility of  regional merchant landfill  services opportunities (eg:  intergovernmental  agreements and/or  contracts with neighboring  communities) and strategic  partnerships (eg: building  transfer stations in  neighboring communities);  initiate if feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Consider strategies to  correct current landfill  issues regarding air space  recovery and reducing  overburden on dirt.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Develop and construct a  construction and  demolition (C&D) landfill  cell within the boundaries  of the County landfill.  (The  County currently has  permitted air space for this  development).    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  127  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     9. Improve County‐owned  landfill gas operation’s  current generation process;  bringing all structural  functions up to  environmental compliance  and evaluating additional  source reduction and  beneficial uses of gas.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  10. Further develop vector  and odor control  operations.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  11. Improve landfill  operations through  purchase of upgraded  machinery (i.e.: GPS  enabled) that allows  management/tracking/staff  optimization.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  12. Evaluate the  development of a pricing  model that institutes a  base rate along with the  ability to add in  environmental and fuel  surcharges; implement if  feasible.        √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  128  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     13. Develop a management  plan for disaster debris.      √    √    √    √           ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  14. Continue to operate  the enterprise fund for  solid waste disposal.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Landfill  Tipping/User  Fees  15. Evaluate the feasibility  of developing a  compost/manufactured  soil operation on site.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Land Limitation Element   Needs/Goals: To ensure all solid waste handling facilities are compatible with surrounding areas and are placed in areas suitable and approved  for such developments.  1. Ensure sufficient land  use controls are in place.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue to review and  monitor all permit requests  for siting or expanding solid  waste handling facilities to  determine consistency with  Solid Waste Management  Plan.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Revise and adopt new  ordinances    √         ARC DATA NOT  AVAILABLE  Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  129  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     4. Modify Solid Waste  Management Plan with  ordinance changes        √                                    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  Education and Public Involvement Element  Needs/Goals: To provide all necessary information to the general public so they are aware of the importance of proper solid waste management  and understand their role.  1. Continue support and  enhancement of Code  Enforcement Program for  compliance and  enforcement of solid waste  ordinances, including  hauler compliance, litter,  scrap tire, illegal dumping,  and other solid waste  ordinance violations.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    $140,000    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  2. Continue development  of ongoing public  education program to  inform citizens about solid  waste, waste reduction,  recycling and yard waste  collection services.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  3. Develop a “Talking  Landfill Tour” which  citizens visiting the landfill  could access by tuning their  radio to a specified  frequency.      √    √    √            ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  130  Current  Year  2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017     4. Continue to share  educational resources with  the cities of Blythe and  Hephzibah.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  5. Provide technical  assistance to commercial  businesses, institutions,  and industries in an effort  to further reduce solid  waste generated and  disposed of in the landfill.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  6. Evaluate the feasibility of  developing an education  center at the landfill site or  through a partnership with  a private sector recycling  processor; develop if  feasible.     √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  7. Reinstate a Keep Georgia  Beautiful affiliate for  Augusta‐Richmond County.    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  8. Develop a “Weather  Station” on site at the  landfill that will support  landfill reporting  requirements and be an  educational tool for the  community.      √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    √    ARC    DATA NOT  AVAILABLE    Solid Waste  Enterprise  Fund  131 APPENDIX H                    Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Main Interceptor Upgrade Replacement Phase I Department:Utilities Caption:Motion to approve Change Order #3 to the existing construction contract with Oscar Renda Contracting to provide for changes to original construction requirements as listed in the attached Change Order #3 documentation. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:Main Interceptor Upgrade Replacement Phase I is a previously authorized project consisting of a gravity type sewer pipe installed under New Savannah Road, crossing under Gordon Highway, and continuing along Doug Barnard Parkway to Dan Bowles Road. Additional construction requirements unforeseen in the original contract scope of work necessitated these change requests. The changes include: 1) Install two additional 48” storm water pipes under New Savannah Road at FPL Foods, 2) Install concrete protection and steel pipe bollards to exposed FRP Manholes, 3) Provide hot mix asphalt cement price index adjustment. Analysis:Approving this change order will allow the Contractor to proceed with the installation of the main interceptor sewer in a timely manner. Financial Impact:Funds for this authorization can be charged to the 2004 Series Capital Improvement Program: $123,327.36 funded by account number: 511043420-5425210/80160115-5425210. This change order represents approximately 0.79% of the original contract amount of $15,619,620.00. The total change orders to date constitute approximately 3.56% of the original contract amount of $15,619,620.00 Alternatives:No recommended alternatives. Recommendation:We recommend the Commission approve Change Order #3 to the existing contract with Oscar Renda Contracting in the amount of $123,327.36. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $123,327.36 from 511043420-5425210/80160115-5425210 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:Cover Memo Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 3 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, CITY OF HEPHZIBAH, CITY OF BLYTHE OCTOBER Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve Resolution Transmitting the Augusta Richmond County Joint Solid Waste Management Plan to the CSRA Regional Development Center and the Department of Community Affairs. (Approve by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The Augusta Richmond County Joint Solid Waste Management Plan is being updated in accordance with the state standards for solid waste planning. The Plan documents the vision for and the implementation of the future systems to effectively manage solid waste in Augusta. The Plan includes the following components: 1. Waste Disposal Stream Analysis – which consists of an inventory and characterization of the waste disposed in Augusta. 2. Waste Reduction Element – includes the inventory and analysis of the waste reduction activities of local governments as well as all public and private programs which implement waste and/or source reduction programs. 3. Collection Element – includes the inventory and analysis of all garbage, yard waste, and recycling collection programs in the area. 4. Disposal Element – includes the disposal practices employed by the county. 5. Land Limitation Element – includes a description of both state and local rules for waste disposal. 6. Education and Public Involvement – includes outreach and educational activities offered by Augusta and other private institutions on such topics as recycling and waste reduction. Over the summer, community meetings were held to allow the community and stakeholders the opportunity to review and provide comments on the draft plan. Analysis:The Joint Solid Waste Management Plan must be updated and adopted by February 28, 2009. If the Plan is not updated and adopted by then, Augusta will lose its status as a Qualified Local Government by DCA. Losing this status means Augusta will be ineligible to apply for various grant and loan programs. Further, the Solid Waste Management Plan is incorporated into the Augusta Comprehensive Plan. Financial Impact:Not Applicable Alternatives:1. Approve the Resolution 2. Do not approve the resolution and jeopardize Augusta's status with DCA Recommendation:Alternative #1 Cover Memo Item # 39 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Not Applicable REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 39 JointSolidWasteManagementPlan 2008 2     Chapter1:IntroductionPage4 Chapter2:WasteDisposalStreamAnalysisPage17 Chapter3:WasteReductionElementPage29 Chapter4:CollectionElementPage52 Chapter5:DisposalElementPage66 Chapter6:LandLimitationElementPage72 Chapter7:EducationandPublicInvolvementElementPage95 Chapter8:ImplementationStrategyPage99 APPENDIXA:Augusta 3    LISTOFTABLES  Table1 4 Section1Introduction Planningandimplementingsystemstoeffectivelymanagesolidwasteisavitalresponsibilityof localgovernment.Stategovernmentprimarilyservesaregulatoryroleinsolidwaste management,implementingregulationsadoptedbytheGeorgiaDepartmentofNatural Resource’sEnvironmentalProtectionDivision.  Majorshiftshaveoccurredinsolidwastepoliciesandregulationsinthepast2decades.A higherlevelofcommunityinvolvementhasresultedfromresidentsrecognizingtheimpactof solidwasteonqualityoflifeissues.Theirefforts,combinedwithstatepolicies,ledtomore wastereductioneducation,monitoringofillegaldumping,andexpandedcurbsiderecycling services.City,Countyandregionalplannersarealsomoreawareoftheeffectsofsolidwasteto theoverallplanningsystemandhaveincorporatedtheseissuesintothecomprehensive planningprocess.  Intheregulatoryarena,thestateandfederalgovernmenthaveimplementedmorestringent criteriaforthesiting,design,constructionandoperationofsolidwastefacilities,driving regionalizationofthesolidwastecollectionanddisposalinfrastructure.AsGeorgia communitiescontinuetoclosemunicipalsolidwastefacilitiesandrelyonprivatesector disposaloptions,theregulatoryroleoflocalgovernmentsisexpectedtoincrease.  TheGeorgiaComprehensiveSolidWasteManagementActof1990requireslocalgovernments takestepstoaddresssolidwastemanagementissues.Thedevelopmentofasolidwaste managementplanprovideslocalcommunitieswiththeopportunitytoconsiderpressingissues. 1.1 DefinePlanningArea  In1989,theGeorgiaGeneralAssemblypassedSR103,creatingtheJointSolidWaste ManagementStudyCommitteetoanalyzethestatusofsolidwastemanagementstatewideand tomakerecommendationsforacomprehensiverevisiontothe1972SolidWasteManagement Act.Thefindingsandrecommendationsinthestudycommitteereportweredraftedas legislationandintroducedasanadministrationbillinthe1990sessionoftheGeneralAssembly asSB533,theGeorgiaComprehensiveSolidWasteManagementAct.SB533(theAct)provides aframeworktomanagesolidwasteatthelocalandstatelevel.Thefirststepinimplementing theActisthedevelopmentoftheGeorgiaSolidWasteManagementPlan.Thepurposeofthe Stateplanisessentiallythreefold:  x TopresentastatusreportofsolidwastemanagementinGeorgia; x Tosetforththestatestrategyforreducingandmanagingsolidwaste;and, x Toestablishtheproceduresandcriteriaforlocal/regionalsolidwasteplansandother componentsoflocal/regionalsolidwastemanagementstrategy. Item # 39 5  TheJointSolidWasteManagementPlanforAugusta 6 Fax:706 ·70 0 7035 Miles Item # 39 8 1.3.2 TopographicInformation/UniqueFeatures  Augusta Map B: Topographic Information 0 2.5 5 7.5 101.25 Miles Augusta-Richmond County AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH 50' Contours Item # 39 10 1.3.3 Population  Augusta 11 acquisitionofmissionsbecomingpartofFortGordonthroughtheDefenseBaseRealignment andClosureCommission(BRAC)reassignments.Thesepopulationnumbersarenotreflectedor includedintheCounty’spopulationprojectionsasthebaseisaseparategovernmententity servicedbyit’sownrules,protocolsandprocedures. Table1 12 1.3.3.2 NumberofHouseholds  Augusta 13 1.3.4 EconomicActivity 1.3.4.1 BySICCode  EconomicdevelopmentiscriticaltothefutureofAugusta 14 Table1 15 SICCodeJurisdictionNumberofBusinesses(2006)  SICCodeH Augusta 16 Table1 17 IndustryJurisdictionNumberofEmployees(2006)  RetailTrade Augusta 18 2.1 InventoryofWasteDisposed  Augusta 19 Table2 20 Landfill.Duringthelandfillstudy41samplesweretaken(13commercialand28residential)to determinethefollowingwastestreamcompositionaveragepercentages.  AlthoughAugusta 21 %ofWasteDisposed MaterialGroupMaterialCategoriesResidential Commercial/ Institutional IndustrialAverage Metal  SteelCans  DataNotAvailable 2.0% AluminumCans0.9% OtherFerrous1.2% OtherNon 22 2.1.2 UniqueConditionsand/orSeasonalVariations SomeareasoftheStateexperienceuniqueconditionsorseasonalvariationsinpopulationthat affecttheirquantitiesofmaterialsfordisposal.Augusta 23 2.2 ProjectionsofWastetobeDisposed  ProjectionsoftheamountofwastetobedisposedwithinAugusta 24 planningperiodforthepreviouslylistedcounties.Thecommercialsolidwasteprojectionswere basedontheemployeepercapitawastegenerationforeachyear.  Augusta 25 Table2 26 2.3 PerCapitaMSWDisposalReductionGoal  ToaccountforpopulationgrowthinAugusta 27 Table2 28 Base Year 1993 Current Year 2008 Year1 2009 Year2 2010 Year3 2011 Year4 2012 Year5 2013 Year6 2014 Year7 2015 Year8 2016 Year9 2017 Year10 2018 ReductioninPerCapita DisposedfromBaseYear TotalforPlanningArea  Population/Projected Population192,005201,032201,512201,993 202,475203,119203,765204,413205,063205,715206,471207,229 TonsDisposed–InCounty Only1,300279,942 281,746 281,598 277,083 266,312 262,064 257,790 253,567 249,396 249,075 248,806 PerCapitaTonsDisposed0.011.36 1.37 1.37 1.34 1.28 1.26 1.23 1.21 1.18 1.18 1.17 IncreaseinPerCapita DisposedfromBaseYear 29 Section3WasteReductionElement ThepurposeoftheWasteReductionElementsectionistoinventory,describeandassessthe wastereductionprogramsimplementedthroughoutAugusta 30 Table3 31 Typeof Program JurisdictionsPopulationServedOperatedby:MaterialsAcceptedTonsDiverted (2007) Drop 32 Typeof Program JurisdictionsPopulationServedOperatedby:MaterialsAcceptedTonsDiverted (2007) Private Entity Drop 33 collectioncompanies(AdvancedDisposal,AugustaDisposal&Recycling,andInlandServices Corporation)forthesecurbsidecollectionservices.Recyclablesarecollectedfromresidents livinginapartments(uptofourunits),condominiums(uptofourunits),attachedhousing(upto fourunits–duplex,triplexandquadraplex),mobilehomesandmobilehomeparks(uptoten units).Allrecyclablescollectedfromthissingle 34 Table3 35 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted AugustaUrban Ministries303HaleSt.Entire PlanningArea Residential and Commercial Usedfurnitureand householditems(non 36 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted JiffyLube1642WaltonWayEntire PlanningAreaResidential Usedmotoroil, transmissionfluidand anti 37 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted OfficeMax4221WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidentialInkandtonercartridges, andcellphonebatteries PublixSuperMarkets4274WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidential Paperbags,plasticbags andstyrofoamegg containers PublixSuperMarkets2816WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidential Paperbags,plasticbags andstyrofoamegg containers SalvationArmy1384GreeneStreetEntire PlanningArea Residential and Commercial Usedclothingand householditems&used vehiclesforauction(non 38 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted Staples246RobertCDanielJr. Parkway Entire PlanningAreaResidential E 39 3.1.2.1 RecyclingFacilities TherecyclingprocessingfacilitieslistedinTable3 40 Table3 41 Facility Name Facility Type Owner/ Operator Jurisdictions Served SectorsServedMaterialsAcceptedTons Processed (2007) Average TonsPer Day Processed1 Maximum Processing Capacity (TPD) North Augusta Regional Material Recovery Facility Material Recovery Facility Cityof North Augusta Augusta 42 Facility Name Facility Type Owner/ Operator Jurisdictions Served SectorsServedMaterialsAcceptedTons Processed (2007) Average TonsPer Day Processed1 Maximum Processing Capacity (TPD) SonocoMaterial Recovery Facility Harris DeLoach Augusta 43 3.1.3 YardTrimmingsProgramsandFacilities  In1996,theStateofGeorgiabannedyardtrimmingsfromlinedmunicipalsolidwaste(MSW) landfillsaspartofanefforttoextendlandfilldisposalcapacity.Afterthisbanwasputinto placeeachCity,Countyandsolidwastemanagementauthoritywasrequiredtoimpose restrictionsonyardtrimmingsgeneratedinordisposedwithintheirjurisdiction.Table3 44 Table3 45 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Curbside collectionof yardwaste AdvancedWaste Systems Augusta 46 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Curbside collectionof yardwaste InlandServices Corporation Augusta 47 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Private tree/landscaping entities PrivateentitiesAugusta 48 3.1.4 ItemsRequiringSpecialHandling Electronics,householdhazardouswaste,leadacidbatteries,tiresandwhitegoodsareall considereditemsthatrequirespecialmanagementprocedurestodealwiththeirdisposalor recycling.Table3 49 computersandelectronicwaste.ThematerialsaresenttoCreativeRecyclinginAtlanta, GeorgiaandlaterprocessedinTampa,Florida.CreativeRecyclingdismantlestheseelectronics forpartsandmetalswhicharelaterresold.Thereareseveralotheradditionalprivateentities withintheCountythatacceptelectronicsforrecycling.SeeTable3 50 coordinateallservicesasneededandwouldincludeutilizingtheCounty’sDepartmentofPublic ServicesandtheCorrectionsInstitutionsaswellasadditionalCountydepartments.TheAgency wouldalsocoordinatewithlocal,state,andfederalagenciestosupplythetoolsandresources neededtohandleanydebris 51 3.3 AssessmentofWasteReductionPrograms ThewastereductionandrecyclingprogramsoperatedbyAugusta 52  AtthistimetheCountyhasprogramshandlingscrapmetals,scraptiresandwhitegoodsaspart oftheiritemsthatrequirespecialmanagement.TheCountyplanstofinishconstructionon theirCourtesyCitizenDrop 53 Table4 54 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement AugustaIndustrial Services,Inc. 15Lovers Lane,Augusta IAugusta 55 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement CommercialTrash Removal,Inc. Building 61709, Martinez CAugusta 56 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement EvansSanitation117 Vanderbilt Circle, Augusta RandCAugusta 57 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement MarcusSmith Sanitation 4735Windsor SpringRd. Hephzibah RandCAugusta 58 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement Removal& Abatement Technologies,Inc. 609HaleSt., Augusta CandIAugusta 59 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement TuttContracting, Inc. 6040Neil BrownRd., Augusta CDAugusta 60 residentswithintheresidentialserviceareaofAugusta 61 Landfill.Themilitarybasedoeshaveadrop 62 TypeCollectorProgram Description Jurisdictions Served Sectors Served1 Numberof Households/Businesses served,ifavailable2 Contractual Arrangements Curbside Collection Private Haulers Subscription curbside collectionof garbage, recyclablesand yardwaste Cityof Hephzibah RApproximately1,385 households Subscription servicewith privatehauler ofchoice Front Loaderor Roll 63 4.1.2 ContingencyStrategy Aspartofthesolidwasteplanningprocess,theStateaskseachmunicipalityorCountyto includeadescriptionofhowitwilldealwithinterruptionstosolidwastecollectionservicesthat areduetofactorsotherthanmajorstormsanddisasters.Contingencystrategyplanning relatestoadisruptionofnormalcollectionanddisposaloperationsresultingfromastriking laborforce,mechanicalbreakdowns,haulerdefault,andothersuchpotentialinterruptionsto service. Augusta 64 4.1.3DisasterDebrisManagement–CollectionStrategy  Naturaldisastersstrikewithvaryingdegreesofseverityandposebothshort 65 servicecollectioncontractstoallownewcustomerstobeaddedwhichwouldallowthe expansionintocurrentindividuallycontractedareas(e.g.CitiesofHephzibahandBlythe). Similarly,thefeebasedfundingmechanismsemployedbytheCountyenableeasyexpansionof thisservice.Giventhesefeatures,thecurrentcurbsidecollectionofmunicipalsolidwaste, recyclingandyardtrimmingsisadequatefortheAugusta 66 TheCountyalsodoescommunityroadsidelitterpick 67 5.1 InventoryofSolidWasteDisposalFacilities Table5 68 Table5 69 Augusta 70 Table5 71 5.1.2 ContingencyStrategy  ShouldanemergencysituationrenderAugusta 72  Presscooperationduringdisastersgreatlyassistsincommunicatingprocedurestothepublic. Directcommunicationwithpressrepresentativesinallmediawillresultinprominently featuredinformationbeingdistributed(e.g.frontpagearticles,radioleadstories,etc.)thatwill instructcitizensonhowtohandledisasterdebrisandhowtomaximizerecovery.TheCounty planstosupplementthiswithadditionallocalradioannouncementsandnewspapernoticesto notifythepublicofalternativeprogramsfortheresidentialandcommercialwastethatwould begeneratedfromadisaster. 5.2 AssessmentofDisposal  Basedontheamountofwasterequiringdisposalduringthenexttenyearsasdefinedinthe WasteDisposalStreamAnalysis,Augusta 73 (DNR)Rule391 74 andlateralexpansionsofexistinglandfillsshallnotbelocatedwithin200feetofafault thathashaddisplacementintheHoloceneEpochunlesstheowneroroperator demonstratestoEPDthatanalternativesetbackdistanceoflessthan200feetwill preventdamagetothestructuralintegrityofthelandfillunitandwillbeprotectiveof humanhealthandtheenvironment.  Seismicimpactzones:DNRRule391 75 •Onceasitehasbeenselected,theapplicantmustconductaHydrologicalAssessment inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofDNRRule391 76 RichmondCountycontainsonelargewatershedandonesmallwatershed.AmapofAugusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWNS R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WALTON W A Y O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BE N N O C K MIL L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WATERSHED AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:153,377SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map C: Augusta-Richmond County Watershed Areas Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Legend Water Supply Watersheds Augusta-Richmond County City of Waynesboro Savannah I & D Fort Gordon Major Roads Augusta Blythe Fort Gordon Hephzibah Item # 39 78 ThepartoftheButlerCreekWatershedaboveButlerReservoiristhesmallwatershed.The watershedislocatedinnorthwestRichmondCounty,andaportionofColumbiaCounty,and coversapproximately15squaremiles.ThewatersheddrainstoButlerReservoir,whichisthe sourceofwaterforFortGordon.TheFortispermittedtowithdraw5.4MGDfromthereservoir. Thewatershedischaracterizedbylow JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MIK E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EANS B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WRIGHTSBOR O R D WALTON WAY OL D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELE R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S RD BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet GROUND WATER RECHARGE Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:139,267SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map D: Augusta-Richmond County Ground Water Recharge Areas Legend MAJOR ROADS RAILROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH GROUND WATER RECHARGE AREAS Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 80  6.1.3Wetlands UndertheCleanWaterAct,thetermwetlandsmeans"thoseareasthatareinundatedor saturatedbysurfaceorgroundwateratafrequencyanddurationsufficienttosupport,and thatundernormalcircumstancesdosupport,aprevalenceofvegetationtypicallyadaptedfor lifeinsaturatedsoilconditions.Wetlandsgenerallyincludeswamps,marshes,bogsandsimilar areas."(EPARegulationsat40CFR230.3)Wetlandsareimportanttoboththeenvironmentand theeconomy.Wetlandsprovideawiderangeofbenefitsthatincludehabitat,supportof commercialandrecreationalfisheries,reductionofflooddamages,andabatementofwater pollution.Hazardousortoxicwastereceiving,treatmentordisposalfacilitiesandsanitary landfillsareprohibitedwithinwetlandareas.  Augusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EAN S B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WRIGHTSBO R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEEL E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WETLAND AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map E: Augusta-Richmond County Wetland Areas Legend WETLANDS MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 82 6.1.4RiverCorridors Rivercorridorsandtheirimmediateshorelandenvironment(sometimesreferredtoasthe riparianzone)areareasofcriticalenvironmentalsignificance.Theyprovideanumberof benefitsincluding:drinkingwater,wildlifehabitat,recreationalopportunities,floodstorage capacity,andassimilativecapacityforwastewaterdischarges JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MIK E P A D GE T T H WY GORDO N H W Y DEA N S B R I DGE R D BROWNS R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WALTON W A Y OL D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBACCO RD IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15 T H S T MIMS RD B E N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet SAVANNAH RIVER CORRIDOR Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:158,934SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map F: Augusta-Richmond County Savannah River Corridor Legend SAVANNAH RIVER MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 84 6.1.5FloodPlains Asabodyofwater(e.g.river,stream,orcreek)erodesanddepositsmaterial,itmayshiftits courseandoveraperiodoftimebuildupadepositofmaterialinitsvalleybottom.This depositedmaterialtakestheshapeofaplain,calledafloodplain,whichformsatelevations nearthatofthewater’ssurface.About25percentofRichmondCounty(43,600acres)is comprisedoffloodplains,streamterraces,andinterstreamdivides.AccordingtoFlood InsuranceRatesMaps/FloodBoundaryandFloodwayMapspublishedbytheFederal EmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA),floodplainsarelocatedwithinandadjacenttothe SavannahRiveranditstributaries(e.g.Rock,Rae’s,Crane,Rocky,Butler,SpiritandMcBean Creeks).The100 JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EAN S B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WRIGHTSBO R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEEL E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet FLOODPLAIN AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map G: Augusta-Richmond County Floodplain Areas Legend FLOODPLAIN MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 86  6.1.6LocalZoning/LandUse Zoningisanactofcityorcountyauthoritiesbyexerciseofpolicepowersinregulating, controllingorspecifyingthetypeofusetowhichthepropertymaybeputinspecificareas.  Augusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WRIGHT S B O R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W AY N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELE R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROS I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet EXISTING (2007) LAND USE MAP Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:146,275SCALE Map H: Augusta-Richmond County Existing (2007) Land Use Map Legend MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH LAND USE CLASSIFICATION RURAL RESIDENTIAL OFFICE AGRICULTURAL FORESTRY PARKS, RECREATION, & CONSERVATION TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION & UTILITIES HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. 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UNDEVELOPED/UNUSED PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Item # 39 88  6.1.7HistoricResources Therearecurrentlynine(9)NationalRegisterHistoricDistrictsinAugusta,encompassing approximately5,800properties.Twenty WALTON WAY 15 T H S T GORDON HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD W A S H I N G T O N R D CENTRAL AVE OL I V E R D 7T H S T R I V E R W A T C H P K W Y HIG H L A N D A V E 3R D S T WHEE L E R R D RE Y N O L D S S T BO Y S C O U T R D S I B L E Y R D OLD S A V A N N A H R D DEAN S B R I D G E R D G O L D E N C A M P R D KIS S I N G B O W E R R D MO R N I N G S I D E D R 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet HISTORIC DISTRICTS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.gov June 2008 1:36,898SCALE Map I: Augusta-Richmond County National Register Historic Districts Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. 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SUMMERVILLE DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS Legend MAJOR ROADS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC PROPERTY^` Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill Augusta Cotton Exchange (Georgia Bank & Trust) Augusta Genealgical Society Augusta National Inc Bath Presbyterian Church Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Brahe House Butt Bridge Cedar Grove Cemetery Church of the Most Holy Trinity College Hill Confederate Powderworks Chimney at Sibley Mill Denet, Stephen Vincent House Ezekiel Harris House Firehouse Partnership LLP First Christian Church First Presbyterian Church Fitzsimmons-Hampton House Former Children of Isreal Synagogue (Planning Commission) Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens Gertrude Herbert Art Institute Gould-Weed House Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Joseph Darling House Lamar Building Magnolia Cemetery Meadow Garden - George Walton Home Miller Theater Old Academy of Richmond County Old First Baptist Church/Southern Baptist Conv Monument Old Government House Old Medical College of Georgia Paine College Penny Savings Bank Reid-Jones-Carpenter House Sacred Heart Cultural Center Saint Paul's Church Seclusaval and Windsor Spring Shiloh Orphanage Springfield Baptist Church St. John United Methodist Church Tabernacle Baptist Church The Academy of Richmond County Tubman Middle School Union Baptist Church United States Courthouse Westview Cemetery RICHMOND COUNTY, GA DOWNTOWN BETHELEHEM HARRISBURG LANEY WALKER SANDHILLS SUMMERVILLE PINCHGUT DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN SUMMERVILLE AUGUSTA CANAL Item # 39 90  6.1.8AirportProximity TherearetwoairportsinAugusta:AugustaRegionalAirportatBushFieldandDanielField. AugustaRegionalAirportisa1,500 91 NaturalResources’EnvironmentalProtectionDivisionRulesdealsspecificallywiththesiting criteriaassociatedwithsitinglandfillsand/orsolidwastetransferfacilities.  6.2.2 PrivatelyOwnedWasteHandlingandDisposalFacilities  Allprivatelyownedwastehandlinganddisposalfacilitiesrequestingarenewal,modification,or issuanceofapermitfromEPDortheCountymustdemonstratethatthefacilityorfacility expansionisconsistentwiththelocalgovernment’ssolidwastemanagementplan.Inaddition toanycriteriasetforthunderDNR’sregulations,theCountywillalsousethefollowingcriteria todeterminewhethertheissuanceoftherequestedpermitisconsistentwiththeSolidWaste ManagementPlan:  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythatoperationoftheproposedfacilityor facilityexpansionwouldbeconsistentwithregulationsestablishedbytheCountyfor privatelyoperatedwastehandlinganddisposalfacilitiesasprovidedforinCounty Ordinance.  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythatthereisaneedfortheproposedfacility orfacilityexpansion,basedonprojectedremainingusefullifeofexistingdisposalfacilities, willbetheinitialscreenforanyfindingofconsistencywiththissolidwastemanagement plan.Needwillbedefinedaslessthan10yearsofdisposalcapacityremaining,atthetime thattherequestissubmitted,inexistingdisposalfacilitiesrecognizedinthissolidwaste managementplan.Remainingdisposalcapacitywillbecalculatedbasedonanengineering calculationofremainingcapacitydividedbytheannualrateofdisposalofin 92 x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpactthecurrentsolidwastemanagementinfrastructureof theCounty;  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpactcollectioncapabilityand/ordisposalcapacity identifiedinthePlan.  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpacttheCounty’sabilitytocontributetothestate 93 priortothedateofthescheduledhearing.ShouldtheCommissionandCouncil(ifsaidfacilityis withintheircitylimits)determine,basedoninformationprovided,todisapprovetheproposal basedoninconsistencywiththeadoptedsolidwastemanagementplan,theapplicantmay appealandprovideadditionalinformationatasubsequentCommissionandCouncil(ifsaid facilityiswithintheircitylimits)meeting.Applicantsmayappealanyadditionalnegativeruling bytheCommissionandCouncil(ifsaidfacilityiswithintheircitylimits)tocircuitcourt. 6.3 AssessmentofLandLimitation  ThegoalofthelandlimitationelementistoidentifyareasoftheCountywhichshouldbe avoidedwhendevelopingsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities.Thisisanefforttowards providingenvironmentallyandsociallysoundsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities.Asthe Countyconsiderssitingnewsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities,localofficialsneedto becognizantofenvironmentalconsiderationsaswellasotherspecialneeds.Regulationshould notnecessarilyresultintheprohibitionofprivatelyownedsolidwastedisposalfacilitiesbut ensurethatthedevelopmentofsuchfacilitiesdoesnotconflictwiththisPlan,local comprehensiveplanningdocuments,orotherlocal,stateandfederalregulations.Whilethe mapscontainedinthissectionillustratesomeofthelandlimitationsapplicableinAugusta 94 handlingfacilitiesshallbeprohibitedfromlocatingwithin2milesofportionsofthecountythat havebeenidentifiedasgroundwaterrechargeareas.Thepotentialforleachatecollection systemand/orsyntheticlinerfailureplacesvitalgroundwatersourcesformajorportionsofthe countyinjeopardy.  6.3.3Wetlands ConsistentwithDNRrules,solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallnotbelocatedwithinidentified wetlandareas.  6.3.4RiverCorridors TheSavannahRiver(illustratedonMapF)isaprotectedriverandisontheU.S.EPA’slistof 303(D)/305(B)protectedriversduetoapparentlyhighlevelsofparticularcontaminants. Becausethesecriticalwaterwaysarealreadyimpairedbyoneormorepollutants,thesitingof solidwastehandlingfacilitieswithincloseproximitytothesewatercoursescaneasily compoundexistingproblems.Asaresult,solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallnotbelocated within2milesofaprotectedrivercorridor.Inaddition,othersurfacewatersthroughoutthe countycaneasilybecontaminatedbyactivitiesassociatedwithmismanagedorfailingsolid wastehandlingfacilities.Asaresult,allothernavigatablerivercorridorsshallbesubjectto DNR’sminimumplanningcriteria.  6.3.5Floodplains Thecriticalandfragilehabitatsassociatedwithwetlandsareoftenpresentinfloodplains.In addition,floodplainsthatmaybedisruptedoralteredbyfillingactivitiesassociatedwithsolid wastehandlingfacilities–potentiallycreatingfloodingproblemsfordownstreamproperty owners.Solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallbeprohibitedfrombeinglocatedwithinfloodplain areas.  6.3.6LocalZoning/LandUse Augusta 95 buildings,toparticipationinhistoricpreservationprograms,individualsandorganizationsare interestedinpreservingthepastandatthesametimemakeitapartofAugusta 96 residentstobecomemoreawareofthetruecostsofsolidwastemanagementandtheneedfor wastereduction,recyclingandsitingofnewfacilities. 7.1 InventoryExistingPublicEducationProgramsandPublicInvolvementOpportunities  Solidwaste,wastereduction,recycling,andotherenvironmentaleducationprogramsare availabletoallcitizenswithinAugusta 97 Program/ActivityJurisdictions Covered OperatedbyTarget Audience Numberof Participantsper Year Descriptionof Impact “BringOneForthe Chipper” 98 onJanuary8,2008attheMcBeanCommunityCenterinconjunctionwithAugusta 99 7.2 AssessAdequacyofEnvironmentalEducationInitiatives  Augusta 100 Table8 101  APPENDIXA AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE, READOPTED 7-10-2007 TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH ARTICLE 2 LITTER CONTROL Sec. 4-2-7. Definitions. (a) Commission. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission, or its designated representative. (b) Litter. All sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, rubbish, waste material, tin cans, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or discarded materials of every kind and description. (c) Person. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or unincorporated association. (d) Public or private property. The right-of-way of any road or highway; any body of water or watercourse or the shores or beaches thereof; any park, playground, building, refuge, or conservation or recreation area; and residential or farm properties, timberlands or forests in Augusta-Richmond County. (e) Road or street shall be mutually inclusive and shall likewise be deemed to include any alley, lane, court and other thoroughfare, however described or designated. Sec. 4-2-8. Certain deposits prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in Augusta-Richmond County unless: (a) The property is designated by Augusta-Richmond County for the disposal of litter and the person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property; (b) The litter is placed into a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; or (c) The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession or unless the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a matter consistent with the public welfare. Sec. 4-2-9. Littering streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal, brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk" includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located. Sec. 4-2-10. Placing, throwing, etc., dangerous objects in streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or to throw or to leave or abandon on any street in Augusta-Richmond County any glass bottle or car or the fragments thereof, or any broken glass Item # 39 102 bottle or crockery or any kind. or nails, tacks, brickbats, or any article or object likely to injure barefoot persons using such streets or sidewalks or to injure or puncture the tires of vehicles utilizing pneumatic tires for their locomotion. Sec. 4-2-11. Keeping crates, boxes, etc., on streets and sidewalks prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on the streets or sidewalks in Augusta-Richmond County any crates, boxes, or any similar containers, except authorized trash receptacles. Sec. 4-2-12. Churches and public places; littering and spitting prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to spit or throw hulls, peelings or other litter upon the sidewalk or in or upon the floors of churches, public halls, theaters, buses, auditoriums, and other similar public places. Sec. 4-2-13. Distributing handbills and advertising matter in automobiles, on private property prohibited; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful to place in or on any automobile in Augusta-Richmond County any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner or occupant of such automobile. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place on private property any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner of the property or intended recipient. Sec. 4-2-14. Transporting refuse in vehicles regulated. (a) Regulations for all vehicles. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to transport any garbage, trash, refuse or other cargo upon the public thoroughfares in Augusta-Richmond County if the same is of a character or substance which is likely to be deposited from the motor vehicle onto the public rights-of-way, unless the same is secured by containers, tarpaulin, or other device in such fashion as to effectively prevent such deposit on the public rights- of-way. (2) No regulated quantities of hazardous wastes may be collected and transported except in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-60 et seq. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to transfer refuse between vehicles on any public property, including without limitation public rights-of-way. (b) Additional regulations for commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to engage in the business of transporting refuse as defined in Augusta-Richmond County Code section 4-2-5 unless and until the following conditions are met: (1) Business tax certificate. Prior to commencing business to transport refuse, a business tax certificate to conduct such business must be obtained as provided in Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 2-1-1, et seq. Prior to the use and operation of any solid waste collection and transportation vehicle, such vehicle shall be thoroughly inspected and examined by the Marshall's Department and found to comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Code. All such businesses shall indicate compliance with this Section by displaying on each commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicle a sticker issued for such purpose by the Marshall's Department. Business tax certificates and vehicle stickers shall be renewed annually. The annual inspection fee for compliance with this section shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon enactment of this Item # 39 103 section. (2) Vehicle and container construction. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be enclosed with a non-pliable material, substantially leak-proof, durable, and of easily cleanable construction, and shall be inspected by the Marshall's Department every six (6) months to ensure the continued maintenance of such vehicles and containers. The date showing the last inspection shall be shown on the sticker described herein. (3) Vehicle and container maintenance. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be maintained at all times in clean condition and in good repair, and free of excessive noise, odor and emissions. (4) Littering and spillage. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be loaded and moved in such manner that the contents will not fall, leak or spill there from and shall be covered when necessary to prevent blowing of material from the vehicle. (Ord. No. 6235, § a, 12-21-99) Sec. 4-2-15. Duty of owner, occupant, etc., to keep property litter free. The owners, occupants and lessees of all property, jointly and severally, are required to remove all litter and place the same in proper containers. Vacant lots, borders, parking lots, embankments, fences, walls and sidewalks shall be kept free of litter. Parking lots, shopping centers, convenience stores, drive-in restaurants and all other commercial and industrial enterprises shall see to it that their respective properties are kept litter free. Sec. 4-2-16. Duty of proprietors, business managers to insure cleanliness of areas surrounding businesses. (a) The proprietor and person in charge of every business and commercial establishment in Augusta-Richmond County, jointly and severally, is hereby required to keep the driveways, yards, parking lots and areas adjacent thereto and under his control clean at all times and to place sweepings in a container to prevent rescattering. (b) Any proprietor or person in charge of a business which offers curb service shall be responsible for all paper, trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk by his customers. Any person in front of whose place of business retail or wholesale transactions are made shall be responsible for all trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk as the result of such transactions. (c) It shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit waste paper, paper cups or food containers of any kind to remain unsecured on his property, but the same shall be placed in a closed container immediately after use. It shall also be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit any waste paper, paper cups or other paper products to blow from any premises owned or controlled by him onto the streets of Augusta-Richmond County. Sec. 4-2-17. Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, etc. (a) Prohibited in streets or gutters. It shall be unlawful to place grass, leaves, shrubbery trimmings, brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, or any similar materials in the streets or gutters within Augusta-Richmond County. Any person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance such that such materials are created as a result of said business shall be responsible for disposing of said materials. (b) Collection. Grass, leaves or shrubbery trimmings and similar materials in the Urban Services District shall be placed in closed containers or bags, and only brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, and similar materials which are no more than four feet long and/or four inches in Item # 39 104 diameter and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds, all of which are required to be placed in a neat, orderly pile between the curb and sidewalk for collection according to the collection schedule published by Augusta-Richmond County. (c) Disposal required. Material not eligible for collection as set out in subsection (b) hereof shall not be collected, and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner, or the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance, to dispose of said material. (d) Cleaning of property at owner's expense; violations. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers such material on property within Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County shall leave a written notice at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material, or shall provide written notice by mail to the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance. In the event the material is not disposed of according to this Section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, Augusta-Richmond County shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. Any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-18. Owners, occupants, etc., of commercial, institutional or industrial properties to provide containers for litter generated by customers, licenses or invitees. Every owner, occupant, tenant and lessee using or occupying any commercial, institutional or industrial building or property shall be obligated, jointly and severally, to provide litter containers of such character, size, number and type as may be specified by Augusta-Richmond County to be reasonably required to hold litter generated by operations of the premises. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the requirement for such containers shall apply to shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, service stations and similar establishments; and shall likewise apply to commercial establishments, garages, schools, colleges, and churches. Sec. 4-2-19. Parking lot owners to provide containers for litter generated from lot operations. Every owner and every operator of a private or commercial parking lot shall provide litter containers of adequate size, character and number, as specified by Augusta-Richmond County, to contain the litter generated by the operations of such parking lot. Sec. 4-2-20. Work areas to be kept in clean condition. All work areas, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading areas, shall be provided with containers for the deposit of litter created by packing or repacking operations; and the owner of the premises and the occupant thereof shall jointly and severally maintain surveillance to ensure that all litter is placed in the proper container and the area is kept clean. Item # 39 105 Sec. 4-2-21. Garbage storage areas to be kept clean. Every owner, occupant and lessee of a house or building shall be jointly and severally required to maintain garbage storage areas in a clean condition and to ensure that all garbage is properly containerized. Sec. 4-2-22. Removal of litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions. Litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions such as holidays, moving or cleanup will be made into bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds each and not more than four (4) feet long, two (2) feet wide and two (2) feet high, and made secure. Empty cartons will be broken down before being placed in bundles. Bundles will be placed at or near the front property line for pickup. Sec. 4-2-23. Removal of construction-site litter. Property owners and prime contractors in charge of a construction-site are jointly and severally required to furnish litter containers for construction litter. All litter from construction and related activities shall be containerized and shall be picked up and placed in containers at the end of each workday. Sec. 4-2-24. Cleaning of property at owner's expense. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers that litter has been illegally placed on private property within Augusta-Richmond County, written notice shall be posted at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material. In the event said litter is not disposed of according to this section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, the sanitation department shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) days of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. In addition, any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-25. Violations; penalties. All persons, firms or corporations failing to comply with the mandatory provisions hereof or doing any act prohibited hereby shall be guilty of an offense and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and conviction, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-26. Unauthorized interference with receptacles or contents. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to deposit or throw any article or substance in any receptacle for garbage and trash (including without limitation, garbage and trash dumpsters belonging to commercial establishments) or to remove, injure or destroy, uncover or in any manner move or disturb such receptacle or any portion of its contents.  Item # 39 106  APPENDIXB  AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: _______________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director PURPOSE: To set forth the code enforcement officer policies and procedures for issuing a Non-Compliance Notice for illegal dumps. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Solid Waste Department Code Enforcement employees. POLICY: 1. There are six steps in the process. a. Handling violations b. Filling out the Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form c. Initiating a work order or investigation of illegal dumping d. Follow-up e. Closing out illegal dumping investigations f. Documentation 2. Handling Violations a. Once a violation has been discovered either by another code enforcement officer (CEO) or by referral, it becomes the responsibility of the CEO to investigate as well as document all findings. b. Documentation should include photographs, interview documentation with owners, occupants, and/or neighbors. c. All documentation shall be placed in the illegal dumping file. 3. Filling out the Litter Investigation form We will strive to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and we will remain pleasant and helpful even when a customer is not Item # 39 107 a. All information should be filled out on the Litter Crime Scene Investigation form. All information should be current and a copy given to the CEO Supervisor within 48 hours of the completion of the investigation. b. An electronic copy of the file should also be kept on the Landfill Common drive in the “Open Litter Investigations” folder, and a hard copy placed in the file with all photos and other findings. c. Such file shall be maintained for court purposes and in accordance with department standards. d. All such files shall be reviewed by the CEO supervisor or the Assistant Director prior to referral to either the court or the Marshall’s Department. e. All such files shall be maintained in the central CEO filing cabinet. 4. Initiating a Work Order a. Once the Crime Scene Investigation form has been completed and reviewed, the CEO Supervisor or the Assistant Director will review and approve prior to forwarding to the Marshall’s Department. b. Once all information is verified the form will be submitted to the Marshall’s Department and they will execute a work order to have the waste removed from the dump site. 5. Follow-Up a. CEO should continually check the area to see if any progress in the removal of the waste has been made or to see if any additional waste has been added to the site. b. The CEO will work in conjunction with the CEO Supervisor to ensure that the Marshall’s Department has initiated and/or completed a work order for the waste removal. c. The CEO Supervisor will also coordinate CEO schedules so that, as needed, the appropriate CEO can attend any court cases held in relation to the work order or investigation. 6. Closing the Investigation a. Once the investigation has been completed, the investigation will stay open until the area has been cleaned up by either the property owner or the Public Services Department. 7. Documentation a. All documentation of all information shall be maintained as part of the file. b. All actions shall be tracked on the CEO spreadsheet. Item # 39 108 AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: ___/S/____________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director Distributed by: Lori Videtto Date of Distribution: ____________________ I have received the above Policy and received training to its contents. __________________________ _____________________________ ______________ Employee name (printed) Employee Signature Date          Item # 39 109 APPENDIXC LandfillFeeStructure WasteTypePriceUnitofMeasure WasteandRecyclingFees MSW,C&D,SpecialWaste 0to1,999TonsperMonth$33.50PerTon 2,000 110 ServiceFees EquipmentAssistance$150.00 PerHour RefrigerantRemoval$10.00Each Unloading/Re Item # 39 112 APPENDIXE News Release Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 821-1796 FAX: (706) 821-1806 E-mail: pdecamp@augustaga.gov (Augusta – December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta- Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan. Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission website. The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/home.asp Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan Update – 2008 News Release – December 26, 2007 Item # 39 113 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS JANUARY 2008 MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Gracewood Community Center 1200 Tobacco Road Monday, January 14, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Lucy Laney House Museum 1116 Phillips Street Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Garrett Elementary School 1100 Eisenhower Drive Tuesday January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Monday, January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 11th Eleventh Ave Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Fire Station #15 1721 Flowing Wells Road Thursday January 31, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Blythe Recreation Center 3129 Hwy. 88 Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated. Item # 39 114 APPENDIXF NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN The public is invited to participate in a second round of public meetings for the update of both the Comprehensive Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Department are hosting six (6) open house meetings throughout the city. This is your opportunity to provide input on the goals, policies and projects to include in both the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Management Plan. A drop-in format will be used for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (Phone 706-821-1796) or the Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department, 4330 Deans Bridge Road, Blythe, GA 30805 (706) 592-3200. Internet users may also consult the Comprehensive Plan project website at http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/comp_plan_update.asp and the Solid Waste Department’s website at http://www.augustasolidwaste.com AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS June 2008 MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION Tuesday, June 3, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Diamond Lakes Park Multi-Purpose Room Diamond Lakes Way Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Monday, June 16, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Tuesday June 17, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 Eleventh Ave Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Warren Road Community Center 300 Warren Road Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated.  Item # 39 115 APPENDIXG 2008 116 8.2ImplementationStrategy/ShortTerm WorkProgram Theimplementationstrategyshoulddescribeallcurrentlyexistingandnewprogramstobeimplementedthroughouttheten 117  Table8 118 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  3.Continuetoallow privatesectorcollectionof recyclablesfromdrop 119 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  6a:Pilotsourceseparated organicscollectionfrom areagrocers,cafeteriasand restaurants,with processingatwood grinding/windrowing operations,iffeasible.   я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Investigatefeasibilityof residentialcollection eventsforspecialwastes (eg:computers, electronics,household hazardouswaste,etc.); implementingprogramsif feasible–implementingif determinedtobefeasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Designandconstruct CourtesyDrop 120 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  9.Consideranordinance augmentingthecurrent scraptirefeethatwill provideadditionalmoney tofundanon 121 CollectionElement Needs/Goals:ToprovidefortheefficientandeffectivecollectionofsolidwasteinAugusta 122 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  5.Evaluategeographic expansionofresidential curbsidecollectiontothe citiesofHephzibahand Blythe.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Determinefeasibilityof modifyingcurrentbilling proceduresforresidential curbsidecollection(eg: consolidatingbetweena taxbasedorfeebased system);implement requiredchangesif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Developpoliciesand procedurestosupportsolid wasteservicesand/or operations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Evaluatechanging residentialcurbside collectionservice frequencyfromtwice 123 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  10.TheCityofHephzibah willcontinuetouseprivate residentialsolidwaste haulersthroughindividual subscriptionservice.These haulersoperateinthe Countyandthereforeare defactounderthe County’ssolidwaste regulations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  Cityof Hephzibah  DATANOT AVAILABLE  Resident 11.TheCityofBlythe residentswillcontinueto useprivateresidentialsolid wastehaulersthrough individualsubscription service.Thesehaulers operateintheCountyand thereforearedefacto undertheCounty’ssolid wasteregulations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  CityofBlythe  DATANOT AVAILABLE  Resident 12.Continuetoidentify andimplement(where feasible)operational changesand/orcollection programstoencourage participationinrecyclingor wastereductionactivities.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 124 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  13.Evaluateexpansionof curbsideyardwaste programtoincludethe collectionofcontainerized yardwaste(insteadof usingkraftpaperbags); implementchangesif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 14.Studyfeasibilityof establishingexclusive franchiseornon 125 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  16.Continuetomaintain andreplacedepreciated equipmentandvehiclesfor allsolidwasteinspection vehicles.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  $30,000  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund DisposalElement Needs/Goals:TomakesurethatdisposalfacilitiesinAugusta 126 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  5.Constructmaintenance facility.    я                  ARC  $5,500,000 SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Determinefeasibilityof regionalmerchantlandfill servicesopportunities(eg: intergovernmental agreementsand/or contractswithneighboring communities)andstrategic partnerships(eg:building transferstationsin neighboringcommunities); initiateiffeasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Considerstrategiesto correctcurrentlandfill issuesregardingairspace recoveryandreducing overburdenondirt.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Developandconstructa constructionand demolition(C&D)landfill cellwithintheboundaries oftheCountylandfill.(The Countycurrentlyhas permittedairspaceforthis development).  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 127 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  9.ImproveCounty 128 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  13.Developamanagement planfordisasterdebris.  я  я  я  я   ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 14.Continuetooperate theenterprisefundfor solidwastedisposal.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE Landfill Tipping/User Fees 15.Evaluatethefeasibility ofdevelopinga compost/manufactured soiloperationonsite.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund LandLimitationElement Needs/Goals:Toensureallsolidwastehandlingfacilitiesarecompatiblewithsurroundingareasandareplacedinareassuitableandapproved forsuchdevelopments. 1.Ensuresufficientland usecontrolsareinplace.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 2.Continuetoreviewand monitorallpermitrequests forsitingorexpandingsolid wastehandlingfacilitiesto determineconsistencywith SolidWasteManagement Plan.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 3.Reviseandadoptnew ordinances  яARCDATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 129 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  4.ModifySolidWaste ManagementPlanwith ordinancechanges    я                  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund EducationandPublicInvolvementElement Needs/Goals:Toprovideallnecessaryinformationtothegeneralpublicsotheyareawareoftheimportanceofpropersolidwastemanagement andunderstandtheirrole. 1.Continuesupportand enhancementofCode EnforcementProgramfor complianceand enforcementofsolidwaste ordinances,including haulercompliance,litter, scraptire,illegaldumping, andothersolidwaste ordinanceviolations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  $140,000  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 2.Continuedevelopment ofongoingpublic educationprogramto informcitizensaboutsolid waste,wastereduction, recyclingandyardwaste collectionservices.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 3.Developa“Talking LandfillTour”which citizensvisitingthelandfill couldaccessbytuningtheir radiotoaspecified frequency.  я  я  я   ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 130 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  4.Continuetoshare educationalresourceswith thecitiesofBlytheand Hephzibah.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 5.Providetechnical assistancetocommercial businesses,institutions, andindustriesinaneffort tofurtherreducesolid wastegeneratedand disposedofinthelandfill.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Evaluatethefeasibilityof developinganeducation centeratthelandfillsiteor throughapartnershipwith aprivatesectorrecycling processor;developif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.ReinstateaKeepGeorgia Beautifulaffiliatefor Augusta 131 APPENDIXH          Item # 39 CITY OF AUGUSTA RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT JOINT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, CITY OF HEPHZIBAH, CITY OF BLYTHE OCTOBER 2008 WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia, a political subdivision of the state of Georgia, has completed the development of a ten (10) Year Joint Solid Waste Management Plan in accordance with the Georgia Solid Waste Minimum Planning Standards developed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, two public hearings have been held to receive input from the public in the development of the Solid Waste Management Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION hereby submits the Joint Solid Waste Management Plan, October, 2008 to the Central Savannah River Area Regional Development Center and to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for their review and approval. Adopted this_________ day of ___________________, 2008 ___________________________________________ Deke Copenhaver, Mayor, City of Augusta ATTEST: _____________________________________ Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 39 JointSolidWasteManagementPlan 2008 2     Chapter1:IntroductionPage4 Chapter2:WasteDisposalStreamAnalysisPage17 Chapter3:WasteReductionElementPage29 Chapter4:CollectionElementPage52 Chapter5:DisposalElementPage66 Chapter6:LandLimitationElementPage72 Chapter7:EducationandPublicInvolvementElementPage95 Chapter8:ImplementationStrategyPage99 APPENDIXA:Augusta 3    LISTOFTABLES  Table1 4 Section1Introduction Planningandimplementingsystemstoeffectivelymanagesolidwasteisavitalresponsibilityof localgovernment.Stategovernmentprimarilyservesaregulatoryroleinsolidwaste management,implementingregulationsadoptedbytheGeorgiaDepartmentofNatural Resource’sEnvironmentalProtectionDivision.  Majorshiftshaveoccurredinsolidwastepoliciesandregulationsinthepast2decades.A higherlevelofcommunityinvolvementhasresultedfromresidentsrecognizingtheimpactof solidwasteonqualityoflifeissues.Theirefforts,combinedwithstatepolicies,ledtomore wastereductioneducation,monitoringofillegaldumping,andexpandedcurbsiderecycling services.City,Countyandregionalplannersarealsomoreawareoftheeffectsofsolidwasteto theoverallplanningsystemandhaveincorporatedtheseissuesintothecomprehensive planningprocess.  Intheregulatoryarena,thestateandfederalgovernmenthaveimplementedmorestringent criteriaforthesiting,design,constructionandoperationofsolidwastefacilities,driving regionalizationofthesolidwastecollectionanddisposalinfrastructure.AsGeorgia communitiescontinuetoclosemunicipalsolidwastefacilitiesandrelyonprivatesector disposaloptions,theregulatoryroleoflocalgovernmentsisexpectedtoincrease.  TheGeorgiaComprehensiveSolidWasteManagementActof1990requireslocalgovernments takestepstoaddresssolidwastemanagementissues.Thedevelopmentofasolidwaste managementplanprovideslocalcommunitieswiththeopportunitytoconsiderpressingissues. 1.1 DefinePlanningArea  In1989,theGeorgiaGeneralAssemblypassedSR103,creatingtheJointSolidWaste ManagementStudyCommitteetoanalyzethestatusofsolidwastemanagementstatewideand tomakerecommendationsforacomprehensiverevisiontothe1972SolidWasteManagement Act.Thefindingsandrecommendationsinthestudycommitteereportweredraftedas legislationandintroducedasanadministrationbillinthe1990sessionoftheGeneralAssembly asSB533,theGeorgiaComprehensiveSolidWasteManagementAct.SB533(theAct)provides aframeworktomanagesolidwasteatthelocalandstatelevel.Thefirststepinimplementing theActisthedevelopmentoftheGeorgiaSolidWasteManagementPlan.Thepurposeofthe Stateplanisessentiallythreefold:  x TopresentastatusreportofsolidwastemanagementinGeorgia; x Tosetforththestatestrategyforreducingandmanagingsolidwaste;and, x Toestablishtheproceduresandcriteriaforlocal/regionalsolidwasteplansandother componentsoflocal/regionalsolidwastemanagementstrategy. Item # 39 5  TheJointSolidWasteManagementPlanforAugusta 6 Fax:706 ·70 0 7035 Miles Item # 39 8 1.3.2 TopographicInformation/UniqueFeatures  Augusta Map B: Topographic Information 0 2.5 5 7.5 101.25 Miles Augusta-Richmond County AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH 50' Contours Item # 39 10 1.3.3 Population  Augusta 11 acquisitionofmissionsbecomingpartofFortGordonthroughtheDefenseBaseRealignment andClosureCommission(BRAC)reassignments.Thesepopulationnumbersarenotreflectedor includedintheCounty’spopulationprojectionsasthebaseisaseparategovernmententity servicedbyit’sownrules,protocolsandprocedures. Table1 12 1.3.3.2 NumberofHouseholds  Augusta 13 1.3.4 EconomicActivity 1.3.4.1 BySICCode  EconomicdevelopmentiscriticaltothefutureofAugusta 14 Table1 15 SICCodeJurisdictionNumberofBusinesses(2006)  SICCodeH Augusta 16 Table1 17 IndustryJurisdictionNumberofEmployees(2006)  RetailTrade Augusta 18 2.1 InventoryofWasteDisposed  Augusta 19 Table2 20 Landfill.Duringthelandfillstudy41samplesweretaken(13commercialand28residential)to determinethefollowingwastestreamcompositionaveragepercentages.  AlthoughAugusta 21 %ofWasteDisposed MaterialGroupMaterialCategoriesResidential Commercial/ Institutional IndustrialAverage Metal  SteelCans  DataNotAvailable 2.0% AluminumCans0.9% OtherFerrous1.2% OtherNon 22 2.1.2 UniqueConditionsand/orSeasonalVariations SomeareasoftheStateexperienceuniqueconditionsorseasonalvariationsinpopulationthat affecttheirquantitiesofmaterialsfordisposal.Augusta 23 2.2 ProjectionsofWastetobeDisposed  ProjectionsoftheamountofwastetobedisposedwithinAugusta 24 planningperiodforthepreviouslylistedcounties.Thecommercialsolidwasteprojectionswere basedontheemployeepercapitawastegenerationforeachyear.  Augusta 25 Table2 26 2.3 PerCapitaMSWDisposalReductionGoal  ToaccountforpopulationgrowthinAugusta 27 Table2 28 Base Year 1993 Current Year 2008 Year1 2009 Year2 2010 Year3 2011 Year4 2012 Year5 2013 Year6 2014 Year7 2015 Year8 2016 Year9 2017 Year10 2018 ReductioninPerCapita DisposedfromBaseYear TotalforPlanningArea  Population/Projected Population192,005201,032201,512201,993 202,475203,119203,765204,413205,063205,715206,471207,229 TonsDisposed–InCounty Only1,300279,942 281,746 281,598 277,083 266,312 262,064 257,790 253,567 249,396 249,075 248,806 PerCapitaTonsDisposed0.011.36 1.37 1.37 1.34 1.28 1.26 1.23 1.21 1.18 1.18 1.17 IncreaseinPerCapita DisposedfromBaseYear 29 Section3WasteReductionElement ThepurposeoftheWasteReductionElementsectionistoinventory,describeandassessthe wastereductionprogramsimplementedthroughoutAugusta 30 Table3 31 Typeof Program JurisdictionsPopulationServedOperatedby:MaterialsAcceptedTonsDiverted (2007) Drop 32 Typeof Program JurisdictionsPopulationServedOperatedby:MaterialsAcceptedTonsDiverted (2007) Private Entity Drop 33 collectioncompanies(AdvancedDisposal,AugustaDisposal&Recycling,andInlandServices Corporation)forthesecurbsidecollectionservices.Recyclablesarecollectedfromresidents livinginapartments(uptofourunits),condominiums(uptofourunits),attachedhousing(upto fourunits–duplex,triplexandquadraplex),mobilehomesandmobilehomeparks(uptoten units).Allrecyclablescollectedfromthissingle 34 Table3 35 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted AugustaUrban Ministries303HaleSt.Entire PlanningArea Residential and Commercial Usedfurnitureand householditems(non 36 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted JiffyLube1642WaltonWayEntire PlanningAreaResidential Usedmotoroil, transmissionfluidand anti 37 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted OfficeMax4221WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidentialInkandtonercartridges, andcellphonebatteries PublixSuperMarkets4274WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidential Paperbags,plasticbags andstyrofoamegg containers PublixSuperMarkets2816WashingtonRd.Entire PlanningAreaResidential Paperbags,plasticbags andstyrofoamegg containers SalvationArmy1384GreeneStreetEntire PlanningArea Residential and Commercial Usedclothingand householditems&used vehiclesforauction(non 38 AcceptsMaterialfrom: NameLocationGeographic Area SectorMaterialsAccepted Staples246RobertCDanielJr. Parkway Entire PlanningAreaResidential E 39 3.1.2.1 RecyclingFacilities TherecyclingprocessingfacilitieslistedinTable3 40 Table3 41 Facility Name Facility Type Owner/ Operator Jurisdictions Served SectorsServedMaterialsAcceptedTons Processed (2007) Average TonsPer Day Processed1 Maximum Processing Capacity (TPD) North Augusta Regional Material Recovery Facility Material Recovery Facility Cityof North Augusta Augusta 42 Facility Name Facility Type Owner/ Operator Jurisdictions Served SectorsServedMaterialsAcceptedTons Processed (2007) Average TonsPer Day Processed1 Maximum Processing Capacity (TPD) SonocoMaterial Recovery Facility Harris DeLoach Augusta 43 3.1.3 YardTrimmingsProgramsandFacilities  In1996,theStateofGeorgiabannedyardtrimmingsfromlinedmunicipalsolidwaste(MSW) landfillsaspartofanefforttoextendlandfilldisposalcapacity.Afterthisbanwasputinto placeeachCity,Countyandsolidwastemanagementauthoritywasrequiredtoimpose restrictionsonyardtrimmingsgeneratedinordisposedwithintheirjurisdiction.Table3 44 Table3 45 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Curbside collectionof yardwaste AdvancedWaste Systems Augusta 46 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Curbside collectionof yardwaste InlandServices Corporation Augusta 47 ProgramOwner/OperatorJurisdictions Served Sector Served* Materials Accepted QuantityProgram Maximum Capacity FinalDisposition Private tree/landscaping entities PrivateentitiesAugusta 48 3.1.4 ItemsRequiringSpecialHandling Electronics,householdhazardouswaste,leadacidbatteries,tiresandwhitegoodsareall considereditemsthatrequirespecialmanagementprocedurestodealwiththeirdisposalor recycling.Table3 49 computersandelectronicwaste.ThematerialsaresenttoCreativeRecyclinginAtlanta, GeorgiaandlaterprocessedinTampa,Florida.CreativeRecyclingdismantlestheseelectronics forpartsandmetalswhicharelaterresold.Thereareseveralotheradditionalprivateentities withintheCountythatacceptelectronicsforrecycling.SeeTable3 50 coordinateallservicesasneededandwouldincludeutilizingtheCounty’sDepartmentofPublic ServicesandtheCorrectionsInstitutionsaswellasadditionalCountydepartments.TheAgency wouldalsocoordinatewithlocal,state,andfederalagenciestosupplythetoolsandresources neededtohandleanydebris 51 3.3 AssessmentofWasteReductionPrograms ThewastereductionandrecyclingprogramsoperatedbyAugusta 52  AtthistimetheCountyhasprogramshandlingscrapmetals,scraptiresandwhitegoodsaspart oftheiritemsthatrequirespecialmanagement.TheCountyplanstofinishconstructionon theirCourtesyCitizenDrop 53 Table4 54 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement AugustaIndustrial Services,Inc. 15Lovers Lane,Augusta IAugusta 55 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement CommercialTrash Removal,Inc. Building 61709, Martinez CAugusta 56 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement EvansSanitation117 Vanderbilt Circle, Augusta RandCAugusta 57 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement MarcusSmith Sanitation 4735Windsor SpringRd. Hephzibah RandCAugusta 58 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement Removal& Abatement Technologies,Inc. 609HaleSt., Augusta CandIAugusta 59 HaulerNameHauler Address SectorServed1Jurisdiction(s) Served Arrangement TuttContracting, Inc. 6040Neil BrownRd., Augusta CDAugusta 60 residentswithintheresidentialserviceareaofAugusta 61 Landfill.Themilitarybasedoeshaveadrop 62 TypeCollectorProgram Description Jurisdictions Served Sectors Served1 Numberof Households/Businesses served,ifavailable2 Contractual Arrangements Curbside Collection Private Haulers Subscription curbside collectionof garbage, recyclablesand yardwaste Cityof Hephzibah RApproximately1,385 households Subscription servicewith privatehauler ofchoice Front Loaderor Roll 63 4.1.2 ContingencyStrategy Aspartofthesolidwasteplanningprocess,theStateaskseachmunicipalityorCountyto includeadescriptionofhowitwilldealwithinterruptionstosolidwastecollectionservicesthat areduetofactorsotherthanmajorstormsanddisasters.Contingencystrategyplanning relatestoadisruptionofnormalcollectionanddisposaloperationsresultingfromastriking laborforce,mechanicalbreakdowns,haulerdefault,andothersuchpotentialinterruptionsto service. Augusta 64 4.1.3DisasterDebrisManagement–CollectionStrategy  Naturaldisastersstrikewithvaryingdegreesofseverityandposebothshort 65 servicecollectioncontractstoallownewcustomerstobeaddedwhichwouldallowthe expansionintocurrentindividuallycontractedareas(e.g.CitiesofHephzibahandBlythe). Similarly,thefeebasedfundingmechanismsemployedbytheCountyenableeasyexpansionof thisservice.Giventhesefeatures,thecurrentcurbsidecollectionofmunicipalsolidwaste, recyclingandyardtrimmingsisadequatefortheAugusta 66 TheCountyalsodoescommunityroadsidelitterpick 67 5.1 InventoryofSolidWasteDisposalFacilities Table5 68 Table5 69 Augusta 70 Table5 71 5.1.2 ContingencyStrategy  ShouldanemergencysituationrenderAugusta 72  Presscooperationduringdisastersgreatlyassistsincommunicatingprocedurestothepublic. Directcommunicationwithpressrepresentativesinallmediawillresultinprominently featuredinformationbeingdistributed(e.g.frontpagearticles,radioleadstories,etc.)thatwill instructcitizensonhowtohandledisasterdebrisandhowtomaximizerecovery.TheCounty planstosupplementthiswithadditionallocalradioannouncementsandnewspapernoticesto notifythepublicofalternativeprogramsfortheresidentialandcommercialwastethatwould begeneratedfromadisaster. 5.2 AssessmentofDisposal  Basedontheamountofwasterequiringdisposalduringthenexttenyearsasdefinedinthe WasteDisposalStreamAnalysis,Augusta 73 (DNR)Rule391 74 andlateralexpansionsofexistinglandfillsshallnotbelocatedwithin200feetofafault thathashaddisplacementintheHoloceneEpochunlesstheowneroroperator demonstratestoEPDthatanalternativesetbackdistanceoflessthan200feetwill preventdamagetothestructuralintegrityofthelandfillunitandwillbeprotectiveof humanhealthandtheenvironment.  Seismicimpactzones:DNRRule391 75 •Onceasitehasbeenselected,theapplicantmustconductaHydrologicalAssessment inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofDNRRule391 76 RichmondCountycontainsonelargewatershedandonesmallwatershed.AmapofAugusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWNS R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WALTON W A Y O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIMS R D BE N N O C K MIL L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WATERSHED AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:153,377SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map C: Augusta-Richmond County Watershed Areas Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Legend Water Supply Watersheds Augusta-Richmond County City of Waynesboro Savannah I & D Fort Gordon Major Roads Augusta Blythe Fort Gordon Hephzibah Item # 39 78 ThepartoftheButlerCreekWatershedaboveButlerReservoiristhesmallwatershed.The watershedislocatedinnorthwestRichmondCounty,andaportionofColumbiaCounty,and coversapproximately15squaremiles.ThewatersheddrainstoButlerReservoir,whichisthe sourceofwaterforFortGordon.TheFortispermittedtowithdraw5.4MGDfromthereservoir. Thewatershedischaracterizedbylow JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MIK E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EANS B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WRIGHTSBOR O R D WALTON WAY OL D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELE R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S RD BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet GROUND WATER RECHARGE Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair StreetAugusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.govJune 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:139,267SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map D: Augusta-Richmond County Ground Water Recharge Areas Legend MAJOR ROADS RAILROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH GROUND WATER RECHARGE AREAS Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 80  6.1.3Wetlands UndertheCleanWaterAct,thetermwetlandsmeans"thoseareasthatareinundatedor saturatedbysurfaceorgroundwateratafrequencyanddurationsufficienttosupport,and thatundernormalcircumstancesdosupport,aprevalenceofvegetationtypicallyadaptedfor lifeinsaturatedsoilconditions.Wetlandsgenerallyincludeswamps,marshes,bogsandsimilar areas."(EPARegulationsat40CFR230.3)Wetlandsareimportanttoboththeenvironmentand theeconomy.Wetlandsprovideawiderangeofbenefitsthatincludehabitat,supportof commercialandrecreationalfisheries,reductionofflooddamages,andabatementofwater pollution.Hazardousortoxicwastereceiving,treatmentordisposalfacilitiesandsanitary landfillsareprohibitedwithinwetlandareas.  Augusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EAN S B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WRIGHTSBO R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEEL E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet WETLAND AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map E: Augusta-Richmond County Wetland Areas Legend WETLANDS MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 82 6.1.4RiverCorridors Rivercorridorsandtheirimmediateshorelandenvironment(sometimesreferredtoasthe riparianzone)areareasofcriticalenvironmentalsignificance.Theyprovideanumberof benefitsincluding:drinkingwater,wildlifehabitat,recreationalopportunities,floodstorage capacity,andassimilativecapacityforwastewaterdischarges JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MIK E P A D GE T T H WY GORDO N H W Y DEA N S B R I DGE R D BROWNS R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WALTON W A Y OL D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TOBACCO RD IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15 T H S T MIMS RD B E N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet SAVANNAH RIVER CORRIDOR Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:158,934SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map F: Augusta-Richmond County Savannah River Corridor Legend SAVANNAH RIVER MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. 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Item # 39 84 6.1.5FloodPlains Asabodyofwater(e.g.river,stream,orcreek)erodesanddepositsmaterial,itmayshiftits courseandoveraperiodoftimebuildupadepositofmaterialinitsvalleybottom.This depositedmaterialtakestheshapeofaplain,calledafloodplain,whichformsatelevations nearthatofthewater’ssurface.About25percentofRichmondCounty(43,600acres)is comprisedoffloodplains,streamterraces,andinterstreamdivides.AccordingtoFlood InsuranceRatesMaps/FloodBoundaryandFloodwayMapspublishedbytheFederal EmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA),floodplainsarelocatedwithinandadjacenttothe SavannahRiveranditstributaries(e.g.Rock,Rae’s,Crane,Rocky,Butler,SpiritandMcBean Creeks).The100 JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y D EAN S B R I D G E R D BROWN S R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 H W Y WRIGHTSBO R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W A Y N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEEL E R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D RO S I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet FLOODPLAIN AREAS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 2 30.5 Miles 1:142,133SCALE §¨¦I-20 §¨¦I-520 Map G: Augusta-Richmond County Floodplain Areas Legend FLOODPLAIN MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. Accuracy is contingent upon the source information as compiled by various agencies and departments both internal and external to the consolidated government of Augusta, GA. Augusta, GA and the companies contracted to develop these data assume no legal responsibilities for the information or accuracy contained on this map. It is strictly forbidden to sell or reproduce these maps or data for any reason without the written consent of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Item # 39 86  6.1.6LocalZoning/LandUse Zoningisanactofcityorcountyauthoritiesbyexerciseofpolicepowersinregulating, controllingorspecifyingthetypeofusetowhichthepropertymaybeputinspecificareas.  Augusta JEFFERSON BURKE COLUMBIA MCDUFFIE AIKEN MI K E P A D G E T T H W Y GORDO N H W Y DEAN S B R I D G E R D BROWNS R D PE A C H O R C H A R D R D GA 88 HW Y WRIGHT S B O R O R D WALTON WAY O L D W AY N E S B O R O R D TO B A C C O R D LU M P K I N R D IN TERS TATE 2 0 FU L C H E R R D WHEELE R R D ST O R Y M I L L R D 15T H S T MIM S R D BE N N O C K M I L L R D W A S H I N G T O N R D D O U G B A R N A R D P K W Y SI B L E Y R D ROS I E R R D BO Y S C O U T R D 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet EXISTING (2007) LAND USE MAP Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.gov June 2008 0 1 20.5 Miles 1:146,275SCALE Map H: Augusta-Richmond County Existing (2007) Land Use Map Legend MAJOR ROADS AUGUSTA BLYTHE FORT GORDON HEPHZIBAH LAND USE CLASSIFICATION RURAL RESIDENTIAL OFFICE AGRICULTURAL FORESTRY PARKS, RECREATION, & CONSERVATION TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION & UTILITIES HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. 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UNDEVELOPED/UNUSED PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Item # 39 88  6.1.7HistoricResources Therearecurrentlynine(9)NationalRegisterHistoricDistrictsinAugusta,encompassing approximately5,800properties.Twenty WALTON WAY 15 T H S T GORDON HWY WRIGHTSBORO RD W A S H I N G T O N R D CENTRAL AVE OL I V E R D 7T H S T R I V E R W A T C H P K W Y HIG H L A N D A V E 3R D S T WHEE L E R R D RE Y N O L D S S T BO Y S C O U T R D S I B L E Y R D OLD S A V A N N A H R D DEAN S B R I D G E R D G O L D E N C A M P R D KIS S I N G B O W E R R D MO R N I N G S I D E D R 4 Projection Stateplane Zone 3651 Units Feet HISTORIC DISTRICTS Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 www.augustaga.gov June 2008 1:36,898SCALE Map I: Augusta-Richmond County National Register Historic Districts Augusta, GA Disclaimer The data represented on this map has been compiled by the best methods available. 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SUMMERVILLE DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS Legend MAJOR ROADS NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT HISTORIC PROPERTY^` Augusta Canal Interpretive Center at Enterprise Mill Augusta Cotton Exchange (Georgia Bank & Trust) Augusta Genealgical Society Augusta National Inc Bath Presbyterian Church Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson Brahe House Butt Bridge Cedar Grove Cemetery Church of the Most Holy Trinity College Hill Confederate Powderworks Chimney at Sibley Mill Denet, Stephen Vincent House Ezekiel Harris House Firehouse Partnership LLP First Christian Church First Presbyterian Church Fitzsimmons-Hampton House Former Children of Isreal Synagogue (Planning Commission) Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's Botanical Gardens Gertrude Herbert Art Institute Gould-Weed House Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Joseph Darling House Lamar Building Magnolia Cemetery Meadow Garden - George Walton Home Miller Theater Old Academy of Richmond County Old First Baptist Church/Southern Baptist Conv Monument Old Government House Old Medical College of Georgia Paine College Penny Savings Bank Reid-Jones-Carpenter House Sacred Heart Cultural Center Saint Paul's Church Seclusaval and Windsor Spring Shiloh Orphanage Springfield Baptist Church St. John United Methodist Church Tabernacle Baptist Church The Academy of Richmond County Tubman Middle School Union Baptist Church United States Courthouse Westview Cemetery RICHMOND COUNTY, GA DOWNTOWN BETHELEHEM HARRISBURG LANEY WALKER SANDHILLS SUMMERVILLE PINCHGUT DOWNTOWN OLDE TOWN SUMMERVILLE AUGUSTA CANAL Item # 39 90  6.1.8AirportProximity TherearetwoairportsinAugusta:AugustaRegionalAirportatBushFieldandDanielField. AugustaRegionalAirportisa1,500 91 NaturalResources’EnvironmentalProtectionDivisionRulesdealsspecificallywiththesiting criteriaassociatedwithsitinglandfillsand/orsolidwastetransferfacilities.  6.2.2 PrivatelyOwnedWasteHandlingandDisposalFacilities  Allprivatelyownedwastehandlinganddisposalfacilitiesrequestingarenewal,modification,or issuanceofapermitfromEPDortheCountymustdemonstratethatthefacilityorfacility expansionisconsistentwiththelocalgovernment’ssolidwastemanagementplan.Inaddition toanycriteriasetforthunderDNR’sregulations,theCountywillalsousethefollowingcriteria todeterminewhethertheissuanceoftherequestedpermitisconsistentwiththeSolidWaste ManagementPlan:  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythatoperationoftheproposedfacilityor facilityexpansionwouldbeconsistentwithregulationsestablishedbytheCountyfor privatelyoperatedwastehandlinganddisposalfacilitiesasprovidedforinCounty Ordinance.  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythatthereisaneedfortheproposedfacility orfacilityexpansion,basedonprojectedremainingusefullifeofexistingdisposalfacilities, willbetheinitialscreenforanyfindingofconsistencywiththissolidwastemanagement plan.Needwillbedefinedaslessthan10yearsofdisposalcapacityremaining,atthetime thattherequestissubmitted,inexistingdisposalfacilitiesrecognizedinthissolidwaste managementplan.Remainingdisposalcapacitywillbecalculatedbasedonanengineering calculationofremainingcapacitydividedbytheannualrateofdisposalofin 92 x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpactthecurrentsolidwastemanagementinfrastructureof theCounty;  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpactcollectioncapabilityand/ordisposalcapacity identifiedinthePlan.  x AdeterminationhasbeenmadebytheCountythattheproposedfacilityorfacility expansiondoesnotnegativelyimpacttheCounty’sabilitytocontributetothestate 93 priortothedateofthescheduledhearing.ShouldtheCommissionandCouncil(ifsaidfacilityis withintheircitylimits)determine,basedoninformationprovided,todisapprovetheproposal basedoninconsistencywiththeadoptedsolidwastemanagementplan,theapplicantmay appealandprovideadditionalinformationatasubsequentCommissionandCouncil(ifsaid facilityiswithintheircitylimits)meeting.Applicantsmayappealanyadditionalnegativeruling bytheCommissionandCouncil(ifsaidfacilityiswithintheircitylimits)tocircuitcourt. 6.3 AssessmentofLandLimitation  ThegoalofthelandlimitationelementistoidentifyareasoftheCountywhichshouldbe avoidedwhendevelopingsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities.Thisisanefforttowards providingenvironmentallyandsociallysoundsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities.Asthe Countyconsiderssitingnewsolidwastehandlinganddisposalfacilities,localofficialsneedto becognizantofenvironmentalconsiderationsaswellasotherspecialneeds.Regulationshould notnecessarilyresultintheprohibitionofprivatelyownedsolidwastedisposalfacilitiesbut ensurethatthedevelopmentofsuchfacilitiesdoesnotconflictwiththisPlan,local comprehensiveplanningdocuments,orotherlocal,stateandfederalregulations.Whilethe mapscontainedinthissectionillustratesomeofthelandlimitationsapplicableinAugusta 94 handlingfacilitiesshallbeprohibitedfromlocatingwithin2milesofportionsofthecountythat havebeenidentifiedasgroundwaterrechargeareas.Thepotentialforleachatecollection systemand/orsyntheticlinerfailureplacesvitalgroundwatersourcesformajorportionsofthe countyinjeopardy.  6.3.3Wetlands ConsistentwithDNRrules,solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallnotbelocatedwithinidentified wetlandareas.  6.3.4RiverCorridors TheSavannahRiver(illustratedonMapF)isaprotectedriverandisontheU.S.EPA’slistof 303(D)/305(B)protectedriversduetoapparentlyhighlevelsofparticularcontaminants. Becausethesecriticalwaterwaysarealreadyimpairedbyoneormorepollutants,thesitingof solidwastehandlingfacilitieswithincloseproximitytothesewatercoursescaneasily compoundexistingproblems.Asaresult,solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallnotbelocated within2milesofaprotectedrivercorridor.Inaddition,othersurfacewatersthroughoutthe countycaneasilybecontaminatedbyactivitiesassociatedwithmismanagedorfailingsolid wastehandlingfacilities.Asaresult,allothernavigatablerivercorridorsshallbesubjectto DNR’sminimumplanningcriteria.  6.3.5Floodplains Thecriticalandfragilehabitatsassociatedwithwetlandsareoftenpresentinfloodplains.In addition,floodplainsthatmaybedisruptedoralteredbyfillingactivitiesassociatedwithsolid wastehandlingfacilities–potentiallycreatingfloodingproblemsfordownstreamproperty owners.Solidwastehandlingfacilitiesshallbeprohibitedfrombeinglocatedwithinfloodplain areas.  6.3.6LocalZoning/LandUse Augusta 95 buildings,toparticipationinhistoricpreservationprograms,individualsandorganizationsare interestedinpreservingthepastandatthesametimemakeitapartofAugusta 96 residentstobecomemoreawareofthetruecostsofsolidwastemanagementandtheneedfor wastereduction,recyclingandsitingofnewfacilities. 7.1 InventoryExistingPublicEducationProgramsandPublicInvolvementOpportunities  Solidwaste,wastereduction,recycling,andotherenvironmentaleducationprogramsare availabletoallcitizenswithinAugusta 97 Program/ActivityJurisdictions Covered OperatedbyTarget Audience Numberof Participantsper Year Descriptionof Impact “BringOneForthe Chipper” 98 onJanuary8,2008attheMcBeanCommunityCenterinconjunctionwithAugusta 99 7.2 AssessAdequacyofEnvironmentalEducationInitiatives  Augusta 100 Table8 101  APPENDIXA AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE, READOPTED 7-10-2007 TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH ARTICLE 2 LITTER CONTROL Sec. 4-2-7. Definitions. (a) Commission. The Augusta-Richmond County Commission, or its designated representative. (b) Litter. All sand, gravel, slag, brickbats, rubbish, waste material, tin cans, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or discarded materials of every kind and description. (c) Person. Any person, firm, partnership, corporation or unincorporated association. (d) Public or private property. The right-of-way of any road or highway; any body of water or watercourse or the shores or beaches thereof; any park, playground, building, refuge, or conservation or recreation area; and residential or farm properties, timberlands or forests in Augusta-Richmond County. (e) Road or street shall be mutually inclusive and shall likewise be deemed to include any alley, lane, court and other thoroughfare, however described or designated. Sec. 4-2-8. Certain deposits prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in Augusta-Richmond County unless: (a) The property is designated by Augusta-Richmond County for the disposal of litter and the person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property; (b) The litter is placed into a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; or (c) The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession or unless the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a matter consistent with the public welfare. Sec. 4-2-9. Littering streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal, brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk" includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located. Sec. 4-2-10. Placing, throwing, etc., dangerous objects in streets and sidewalks prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to place or to throw or to leave or abandon on any street in Augusta-Richmond County any glass bottle or car or the fragments thereof, or any broken glass Item # 39 102 bottle or crockery or any kind. or nails, tacks, brickbats, or any article or object likely to injure barefoot persons using such streets or sidewalks or to injure or puncture the tires of vehicles utilizing pneumatic tires for their locomotion. Sec. 4-2-11. Keeping crates, boxes, etc., on streets and sidewalks prohibited; exception. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep on the streets or sidewalks in Augusta-Richmond County any crates, boxes, or any similar containers, except authorized trash receptacles. Sec. 4-2-12. Churches and public places; littering and spitting prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to spit or throw hulls, peelings or other litter upon the sidewalk or in or upon the floors of churches, public halls, theaters, buses, auditoriums, and other similar public places. Sec. 4-2-13. Distributing handbills and advertising matter in automobiles, on private property prohibited; exceptions. (a) It shall be unlawful to place in or on any automobile in Augusta-Richmond County any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner or occupant of such automobile. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place on private property any handbill, circular, pamphlet, poster, postcard, or other literature except with the permission, express or implied, of the owner of the property or intended recipient. Sec. 4-2-14. Transporting refuse in vehicles regulated. (a) Regulations for all vehicles. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to transport any garbage, trash, refuse or other cargo upon the public thoroughfares in Augusta-Richmond County if the same is of a character or substance which is likely to be deposited from the motor vehicle onto the public rights-of-way, unless the same is secured by containers, tarpaulin, or other device in such fashion as to effectively prevent such deposit on the public rights- of-way. (2) No regulated quantities of hazardous wastes may be collected and transported except in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Hazardous Waste Management Act, O.C.G.A. § 12-8-60 et seq. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to transfer refuse between vehicles on any public property, including without limitation public rights-of-way. (b) Additional regulations for commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers. it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, business, or corporation to engage in the business of transporting refuse as defined in Augusta-Richmond County Code section 4-2-5 unless and until the following conditions are met: (1) Business tax certificate. Prior to commencing business to transport refuse, a business tax certificate to conduct such business must be obtained as provided in Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 2-1-1, et seq. Prior to the use and operation of any solid waste collection and transportation vehicle, such vehicle shall be thoroughly inspected and examined by the Marshall's Department and found to comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Code. All such businesses shall indicate compliance with this Section by displaying on each commercial solid waste collection and transportation vehicle a sticker issued for such purpose by the Marshall's Department. Business tax certificates and vehicle stickers shall be renewed annually. The annual inspection fee for compliance with this section shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon enactment of this Item # 39 103 section. (2) Vehicle and container construction. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be enclosed with a non-pliable material, substantially leak-proof, durable, and of easily cleanable construction, and shall be inspected by the Marshall's Department every six (6) months to ensure the continued maintenance of such vehicles and containers. The date showing the last inspection shall be shown on the sticker described herein. (3) Vehicle and container maintenance. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be maintained at all times in clean condition and in good repair, and free of excessive noise, odor and emissions. (4) Littering and spillage. Solid waste collection and transportation vehicles and containers shall be loaded and moved in such manner that the contents will not fall, leak or spill there from and shall be covered when necessary to prevent blowing of material from the vehicle. (Ord. No. 6235, § a, 12-21-99) Sec. 4-2-15. Duty of owner, occupant, etc., to keep property litter free. The owners, occupants and lessees of all property, jointly and severally, are required to remove all litter and place the same in proper containers. Vacant lots, borders, parking lots, embankments, fences, walls and sidewalks shall be kept free of litter. Parking lots, shopping centers, convenience stores, drive-in restaurants and all other commercial and industrial enterprises shall see to it that their respective properties are kept litter free. Sec. 4-2-16. Duty of proprietors, business managers to insure cleanliness of areas surrounding businesses. (a) The proprietor and person in charge of every business and commercial establishment in Augusta-Richmond County, jointly and severally, is hereby required to keep the driveways, yards, parking lots and areas adjacent thereto and under his control clean at all times and to place sweepings in a container to prevent rescattering. (b) Any proprietor or person in charge of a business which offers curb service shall be responsible for all paper, trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk by his customers. Any person in front of whose place of business retail or wholesale transactions are made shall be responsible for all trash or other refuse deposited on the street or sidewalk as the result of such transactions. (c) It shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit waste paper, paper cups or food containers of any kind to remain unsecured on his property, but the same shall be placed in a closed container immediately after use. It shall also be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to permit any waste paper, paper cups or other paper products to blow from any premises owned or controlled by him onto the streets of Augusta-Richmond County. Sec. 4-2-17. Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, etc. (a) Prohibited in streets or gutters. It shall be unlawful to place grass, leaves, shrubbery trimmings, brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, or any similar materials in the streets or gutters within Augusta-Richmond County. Any person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance such that such materials are created as a result of said business shall be responsible for disposing of said materials. (b) Collection. Grass, leaves or shrubbery trimmings and similar materials in the Urban Services District shall be placed in closed containers or bags, and only brush, limbs, trees or parts thereof, and similar materials which are no more than four feet long and/or four inches in Item # 39 104 diameter and weigh no more than fifty (50) pounds, all of which are required to be placed in a neat, orderly pile between the curb and sidewalk for collection according to the collection schedule published by Augusta-Richmond County. (c) Disposal required. Material not eligible for collection as set out in subsection (b) hereof shall not be collected, and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner, or the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance, to dispose of said material. (d) Cleaning of property at owner's expense; violations. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers such material on property within Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County shall leave a written notice at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material, or shall provide written notice by mail to the person engaged in the business of horticulture or landscape gardening or landscape maintenance. In the event the material is not disposed of according to this Section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, Augusta-Richmond County shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. Any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-18. Owners, occupants, etc., of commercial, institutional or industrial properties to provide containers for litter generated by customers, licenses or invitees. Every owner, occupant, tenant and lessee using or occupying any commercial, institutional or industrial building or property shall be obligated, jointly and severally, to provide litter containers of such character, size, number and type as may be specified by Augusta-Richmond County to be reasonably required to hold litter generated by operations of the premises. Specifically, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the requirement for such containers shall apply to shopping centers, supermarkets, convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, service stations and similar establishments; and shall likewise apply to commercial establishments, garages, schools, colleges, and churches. Sec. 4-2-19. Parking lot owners to provide containers for litter generated from lot operations. Every owner and every operator of a private or commercial parking lot shall provide litter containers of adequate size, character and number, as specified by Augusta-Richmond County, to contain the litter generated by the operations of such parking lot. Sec. 4-2-20. Work areas to be kept in clean condition. All work areas, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading areas, shall be provided with containers for the deposit of litter created by packing or repacking operations; and the owner of the premises and the occupant thereof shall jointly and severally maintain surveillance to ensure that all litter is placed in the proper container and the area is kept clean. Item # 39 105 Sec. 4-2-21. Garbage storage areas to be kept clean. Every owner, occupant and lessee of a house or building shall be jointly and severally required to maintain garbage storage areas in a clean condition and to ensure that all garbage is properly containerized. Sec. 4-2-22. Removal of litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions. Litter, trash and debris resulting from special occasions such as holidays, moving or cleanup will be made into bundles weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds each and not more than four (4) feet long, two (2) feet wide and two (2) feet high, and made secure. Empty cartons will be broken down before being placed in bundles. Bundles will be placed at or near the front property line for pickup. Sec. 4-2-23. Removal of construction-site litter. Property owners and prime contractors in charge of a construction-site are jointly and severally required to furnish litter containers for construction litter. All litter from construction and related activities shall be containerized and shall be picked up and placed in containers at the end of each workday. Sec. 4-2-24. Cleaning of property at owner's expense. In the event Augusta-Richmond County discovers that litter has been illegally placed on private property within Augusta-Richmond County, written notice shall be posted at the property which notifies the owner of his/her responsibility to dispose of the material. In the event said litter is not disposed of according to this section within fifteen (15) days of said written notice, the sanitation department shall have the option, but shall not be required, to collect and dispose of said material, with the cost of such collection and disposal billed to the property owner or other responsible party. If such cost is not paid by the property owner within ten (10) days of the date of billing, then execution may be issued by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission against the property upon which such service is rendered for the cost thereof, and such execution shall constitute a lien against the property until fully paid and satisfied. Said execution may be enforced in the same manner, and with the addition of interest and costs, as provided by law for the enforcement of executions for ad valorem taxes. In addition, any person or party violating this section may be prosecuted and, if convicted, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-25. Violations; penalties. All persons, firms or corporations failing to comply with the mandatory provisions hereof or doing any act prohibited hereby shall be guilty of an offense and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and conviction, shall be subject to the penalties provided in Sec. 1-6-1. Sec. 4-2-26. Unauthorized interference with receptacles or contents. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to deposit or throw any article or substance in any receptacle for garbage and trash (including without limitation, garbage and trash dumpsters belonging to commercial establishments) or to remove, injure or destroy, uncover or in any manner move or disturb such receptacle or any portion of its contents.  Item # 39 106  APPENDIXB  AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: _______________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director PURPOSE: To set forth the code enforcement officer policies and procedures for issuing a Non-Compliance Notice for illegal dumps. SCOPE: This policy applies to all Solid Waste Department Code Enforcement employees. POLICY: 1. There are six steps in the process. a. Handling violations b. Filling out the Litter Crime Scene Investigation Form c. Initiating a work order or investigation of illegal dumping d. Follow-up e. Closing out illegal dumping investigations f. Documentation 2. Handling Violations a. Once a violation has been discovered either by another code enforcement officer (CEO) or by referral, it becomes the responsibility of the CEO to investigate as well as document all findings. b. Documentation should include photographs, interview documentation with owners, occupants, and/or neighbors. c. All documentation shall be placed in the illegal dumping file. 3. Filling out the Litter Investigation form We will strive to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, and we will remain pleasant and helpful even when a customer is not Item # 39 107 a. All information should be filled out on the Litter Crime Scene Investigation form. All information should be current and a copy given to the CEO Supervisor within 48 hours of the completion of the investigation. b. An electronic copy of the file should also be kept on the Landfill Common drive in the “Open Litter Investigations” folder, and a hard copy placed in the file with all photos and other findings. c. Such file shall be maintained for court purposes and in accordance with department standards. d. All such files shall be reviewed by the CEO supervisor or the Assistant Director prior to referral to either the court or the Marshall’s Department. e. All such files shall be maintained in the central CEO filing cabinet. 4. Initiating a Work Order a. Once the Crime Scene Investigation form has been completed and reviewed, the CEO Supervisor or the Assistant Director will review and approve prior to forwarding to the Marshall’s Department. b. Once all information is verified the form will be submitted to the Marshall’s Department and they will execute a work order to have the waste removed from the dump site. 5. Follow-Up a. CEO should continually check the area to see if any progress in the removal of the waste has been made or to see if any additional waste has been added to the site. b. The CEO will work in conjunction with the CEO Supervisor to ensure that the Marshall’s Department has initiated and/or completed a work order for the waste removal. c. The CEO Supervisor will also coordinate CEO schedules so that, as needed, the appropriate CEO can attend any court cases held in relation to the work order or investigation. 6. Closing the Investigation a. Once the investigation has been completed, the investigation will stay open until the area has been cleaned up by either the property owner or the Public Services Department. 7. Documentation a. All documentation of all information shall be maintained as part of the file. b. All actions shall be tracked on the CEO spreadsheet. Item # 39 108 AUGUSTA RICHMOND COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DATE: September 15, 2008 Handling Illegal Dumps HSP Number: Page 1 of 3 SW-POL-CEO-005 Approved By: ___/S/____________________________________ Mark Johnson, Director Distributed by: Lori Videtto Date of Distribution: ____________________ I have received the above Policy and received training to its contents. __________________________ _____________________________ ______________ Employee name (printed) Employee Signature Date          Item # 39 109 APPENDIXC LandfillFeeStructure WasteTypePriceUnitofMeasure WasteandRecyclingFees MSW,C&D,SpecialWaste 0to1,999TonsperMonth$33.50PerTon 2,000 110 ServiceFees EquipmentAssistance$150.00 PerHour RefrigerantRemoval$10.00Each Unloading/Re Item # 39 112 APPENDIXE News Release Public Invited to Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Meetings Contact: Paul DeCamp, Planning Director Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission 525 Telfair Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 Phone: (706) 821-1796 FAX: (706) 821-1806 E-mail: pdecamp@augustaga.gov (Augusta – December 26, 2007) The public is invited to participate in planning for the future of Augusta- Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission is hosting open house meetings throughout the city to kick-off the process for updating the Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan. This is your opportunity to share ideas, voice concerns and describe your vision for Augusta-Richmond County over the next 10-20 years. Planning Commission staff will be present to explain the planning process, review the schedule for updating the Comprehensive Plan and highlight the potential issues and opportunities to be addressed in the plan. Augusta-Richmond County encourages all interested parties to take part in this process. The kick-off meetings will take place on the dates and at the locations indicated on the attached table. A drop-in, open house format will be employed for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:30 and 8:30 P.M. Citizens who are unable to attend one of the meetings, but would like more information regarding the plan update process, can contact Paul DeCamp at the Planning Commission by phone, fax or e-mail (see contact information). Information related to plan update is also posted on the Planning Commission website. The website address is: http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/home.asp Augusta-Richmond County Comprehensive Plan Update – 2008 News Release – December 26, 2007 Item # 39 113 AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE KICK-OFF PUBLIC MEETINGS JANUARY 2008 MEETING DATE TIME LOCATION Tuesday, January 8, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Thursday, January 10, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Gracewood Community Center 1200 Tobacco Road Monday, January 14, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Lucy Laney House Museum 1116 Phillips Street Thursday, January 17, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Garrett Elementary School 1100 Eisenhower Drive Tuesday January 22, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Monday, January 28, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 11th Eleventh Ave Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Fire Station #15 1721 Flowing Wells Road Thursday January 31, 2008 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. Blythe Recreation Center 3129 Hwy. 88 Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated. Item # 39 114 APPENDIXF NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN The public is invited to participate in a second round of public meetings for the update of both the Comprehensive Plan and Solid Waste Management Plan for Augusta Richmond County. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission and Solid Waste Department are hosting six (6) open house meetings throughout the city. This is your opportunity to provide input on the goals, policies and projects to include in both the Comprehensive Plan and the Solid Waste Management Plan. A drop-in format will be used for all of the meetings, so the public is invited to come to the meeting of their choice at any time between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. For additional information, contact the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (Phone 706-821-1796) or the Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department, 4330 Deans Bridge Road, Blythe, GA 30805 (706) 592-3200. Internet users may also consult the Comprehensive Plan project website at http://www.augustaga.gov/departments/planning_zoning/comp_plan_update.asp and the Solid Waste Department’s website at http://www.augustasolidwaste.com AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC MEETINGS June 2008 MEETING DATE TIME (Drop-in) LOCATION Tuesday, June 3, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Henry Brigham Senior Center 2456 Golden Camp Road Thursday, June 5, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Diamond Lakes Park Multi-Purpose Room Diamond Lakes Way Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. McBean Community Center 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Road Monday, June 16, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. East View Park Community Center 644 Aiken Street Tuesday June 17, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Carry Mays Multipurpose Center 1014 Eleventh Ave Thursday, June 19, 2008 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Warren Road Community Center 300 Warren Road Note: Drop-in, Open House Format applies to all meetings. Public invited to drop in at any time during the meeting time indicated.  Item # 39 115 APPENDIXG 2008 116 8.2ImplementationStrategy/ShortTerm WorkProgram Theimplementationstrategyshoulddescribeallcurrentlyexistingandnewprogramstobeimplementedthroughouttheten 117  Table8 118 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  3.Continuetoallow privatesectorcollectionof recyclablesfromdrop 119 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  6a:Pilotsourceseparated organicscollectionfrom areagrocers,cafeteriasand restaurants,with processingatwood grinding/windrowing operations,iffeasible.   я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Investigatefeasibilityof residentialcollection eventsforspecialwastes (eg:computers, electronics,household hazardouswaste,etc.); implementingprogramsif feasible–implementingif determinedtobefeasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Designandconstruct CourtesyDrop 120 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  9.Consideranordinance augmentingthecurrent scraptirefeethatwill provideadditionalmoney tofundanon 121 CollectionElement Needs/Goals:ToprovidefortheefficientandeffectivecollectionofsolidwasteinAugusta 122 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  5.Evaluategeographic expansionofresidential curbsidecollectiontothe citiesofHephzibahand Blythe.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Determinefeasibilityof modifyingcurrentbilling proceduresforresidential curbsidecollection(eg: consolidatingbetweena taxbasedorfeebased system);implement requiredchangesif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Developpoliciesand procedurestosupportsolid wasteservicesand/or operations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Evaluatechanging residentialcurbside collectionservice frequencyfromtwice 123 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  10.TheCityofHephzibah willcontinuetouseprivate residentialsolidwaste haulersthroughindividual subscriptionservice.These haulersoperateinthe Countyandthereforeare defactounderthe County’ssolidwaste regulations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  Cityof Hephzibah  DATANOT AVAILABLE  Resident 11.TheCityofBlythe residentswillcontinueto useprivateresidentialsolid wastehaulersthrough individualsubscription service.Thesehaulers operateintheCountyand thereforearedefacto undertheCounty’ssolid wasteregulations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  CityofBlythe  DATANOT AVAILABLE  Resident 12.Continuetoidentify andimplement(where feasible)operational changesand/orcollection programstoencourage participationinrecyclingor wastereductionactivities.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 124 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  13.Evaluateexpansionof curbsideyardwaste programtoincludethe collectionofcontainerized yardwaste(insteadof usingkraftpaperbags); implementchangesif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 14.Studyfeasibilityof establishingexclusive franchiseornon 125 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  16.Continuetomaintain andreplacedepreciated equipmentandvehiclesfor allsolidwasteinspection vehicles.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  $30,000  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund DisposalElement Needs/Goals:TomakesurethatdisposalfacilitiesinAugusta 126 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  5.Constructmaintenance facility.    я                  ARC  $5,500,000 SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Determinefeasibilityof regionalmerchantlandfill servicesopportunities(eg: intergovernmental agreementsand/or contractswithneighboring communities)andstrategic partnerships(eg:building transferstationsin neighboringcommunities); initiateiffeasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.Considerstrategiesto correctcurrentlandfill issuesregardingairspace recoveryandreducing overburdenondirt.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 8.Developandconstructa constructionand demolition(C&D)landfill cellwithintheboundaries oftheCountylandfill.(The Countycurrentlyhas permittedairspaceforthis development).  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 127 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  9.ImproveCounty 128 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  13.Developamanagement planfordisasterdebris.  я  я  я  я   ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 14.Continuetooperate theenterprisefundfor solidwastedisposal.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE Landfill Tipping/User Fees 15.Evaluatethefeasibility ofdevelopinga compost/manufactured soiloperationonsite.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund LandLimitationElement Needs/Goals:Toensureallsolidwastehandlingfacilitiesarecompatiblewithsurroundingareasandareplacedinareassuitableandapproved forsuchdevelopments. 1.Ensuresufficientland usecontrolsareinplace.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 2.Continuetoreviewand monitorallpermitrequests forsitingorexpandingsolid wastehandlingfacilitiesto determineconsistencywith SolidWasteManagement Plan.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 3.Reviseandadoptnew ordinances  яARCDATANOT AVAILABLE SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 129 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  4.ModifySolidWaste ManagementPlanwith ordinancechanges    я                  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund EducationandPublicInvolvementElement Needs/Goals:Toprovideallnecessaryinformationtothegeneralpublicsotheyareawareoftheimportanceofpropersolidwastemanagement andunderstandtheirrole. 1.Continuesupportand enhancementofCode EnforcementProgramfor complianceand enforcementofsolidwaste ordinances,including haulercompliance,litter, scraptire,illegaldumping, andothersolidwaste ordinanceviolations.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  $140,000  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 2.Continuedevelopment ofongoingpublic educationprogramto informcitizensaboutsolid waste,wastereduction, recyclingandyardwaste collectionservices.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 3.Developa“Talking LandfillTour”which citizensvisitingthelandfill couldaccessbytuningtheir radiotoaspecified frequency.  я  я  я   ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund Item # 39 130 Current Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20152016 2017  4.Continuetoshare educationalresourceswith thecitiesofBlytheand Hephzibah.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 5.Providetechnical assistancetocommercial businesses,institutions, andindustriesinaneffort tofurtherreducesolid wastegeneratedand disposedofinthelandfill.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 6.Evaluatethefeasibilityof developinganeducation centeratthelandfillsiteor throughapartnershipwith aprivatesectorrecycling processor;developif feasible.  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  я  ARC  DATANOT AVAILABLE  SolidWaste Enterprise Fund 7.ReinstateaKeepGeorgia Beautifulaffiliatefor Augusta 131 APPENDIXH          Item # 39 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Quit Claim Deed 840 Reynolds Street Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to approve the execution by the Mayor and Clerk of Commission of quit claim deed to Osbon Properties, LLC of any interest Augusta, Georgia may have in the property located at 842 Reynolds Street (map/parcel 037-3- 103-00-0). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 28, 2008) Background:The propertylocated at 840 Reynolds Street (map/parcel 037-3-103-00-0) is bounded on the East by property belonging to Augusta, Georgia (the Commons). 840 Reynolds Street is a 28.8 foot wide tract of land fronting Reynolds Street. In 1935 the property was surveyed and was shown to be 201.3 east of the right-of-way of Reynolds Street. Subsequent plats incorrectly indicated that property was 220 feet east of the right-of-way. A more recent plat confirmed that the property was 201.3 feet from Ninth Street and not 220.3 from Ninth Street. If the incorrect distance of 220.3 was relied on, it would result in the property encroaching upon property of Augusta. If the correct distance of 201.3 is relied upon, the property abuts the property of Augusta. The 1999 plat for the plans for the Augusta Commons indicated that the property adjoins but does not encroach upon property of Augusta. The quit claim deed is necessary for the property owner to obtain insurable title to the property located at 840 Reynolds Street. Analysis:See background. Financial Impact:No cost Alternatives:Deny Recommendation:Approve the quit claim Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: n/a REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Cover Memo Item # 42 Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 42 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 42 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 42 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Row Options ATC Partnership 1073 and 1075 Alexander Drive Department:Attorney Caption:Motion to approve an Option for Right-of-Way between ATC Partnership, as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the Alexander Drive Project, consisting of the following properties: Project Parcel No. 16, 1075 Alexander Drive, Tax Map 013-0 Parcel 007-02 consisting of 0.097 acre (4,246.59 square feet) in fee and 0.096 acre (4,189.97 square feet) of permanent construction & maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for a purchase price of $56,800.00. Project Parcel No. 18, 1073 Alexander Drive, Tax Map 013-0 Parcel 007-01 consisting of 0.044 acre (1,930.17 square feet) in fee and 0.020 acre (874.60 square feet) of permanent construction and maintenance easement and one temporary driveway easement for a purchase price of $38,000.00 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The property owner has agreed to convey the right-of-way to Augusta, Georgia for the Alexander Drive Project. Analysis:The purchase of the referenced property is necessary for the project. Financial Impact:The costs necessary for this purchase are within the project budget. Alternatives:Deny the motion. Recommendation:Approve the motion Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Alexander Drive Project 323-04-1110-5411120 296823215–5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 43 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 4 Item # 43 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 4 Item # 43 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Street Lighting Resolutions Department:Abie Ladson, P. E., Director Caption:Motion to approve a resolution creating street lighting districts as requested by Traffic Engineering . (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2008) Background:The Engineering Department has been petitioned by the citizens requesting street lighting in their neighborhood pursuant to a 1971 Commission Resolution authorizing the creating of Street Lighting Districts. The petitioners agree to pay for all costs associated with the installation, ongoing maintenance and energy. Analysis:Currently, street lighting is non-existing in these areas. Street lighting has been an effective measure to increase pedestrian and vehicular safety, assist in crime prevention, and to promote businesses and community pride. Financial Impact:Street Lighting Districts are funded by a self supporting fund. Street Lighting charges vary based on the type lighting requested or required, billable front footage, and light wattage and spacing. Costs for the subject districts follow: 1. 340 Cotswold Place $1.15/Ft. 2. 333 Aylesbury Commons $1.15/Ft. 3. 339 Willhaven Drives $1.15/Ft. 4. 314 Belfair Lakes $1.15/Ft. Alternatives:approve or disapprove Recommendation:Approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 2760416105233111/Legal Advertising REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 44 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 4 Page 3 of 4 Item # 44 Attachment number 4 Page 4 of 4 Item # 44 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Wardco Properties Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to deny a request from Wardco Properties for the removal of solid waste fees from their tax bill and a permanent exemption from the Solid Waste Collection Program. (Approved by Engineering Servcies Committee November 24, 2008) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 45 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 45 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on November 18, 2008. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 46 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM DBE Department: Caption:Motion to approve the Mayoral appointment of Ann H.Helms to the ARC Citizen's Small Business Advisory Council. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 47 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM Lock & Dam Park Department: Caption:Motion to ratify the letter of authorization to the Administrtor to proceed with the renewal of the lease between Augusta U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for operations of the park and navigational lock at New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 48 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 48 Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2008 2:00 PM 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 Cover Memo Item # 49