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Administrative Services Committee
Meeting
Commission Chamber- 10/13/2015- 1:05 PM
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1. The Disabled American Veterans Organization is sponsoring a
5K Walk/Run in Atlanta, Georgia on November 14, 2015 at
8:30 AM. This event provides a great opportunity to support
our disabled veterans and promote our own personal health by
walking, running, or pushing a wheelchair in the event. The
Augusta-Richmond County, Macon-Bibb County, and Atlanta
Age-Friendly Communities have joined forces to support this
endeavor. ARC's participation in this event will provide us an
opportunity to give back to those that have given so much on
our behalf. Request the governing body provide transportation,
with driver, to take participants to and from the event. Logistics
will be formulated upon approval. Registration DAVSK.ORG.
(Requested by Commissioner Lockett)
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2. Discuss the employment of a Compliance Director that will
oversee the duties of the EEO Coordinator, DBE Coordinator,
and the Accessibility Coordinator. Explain how the EEO
Coordinator becomes subservient to the Compliance Director
and how the EEO Coordinator becomes an EEO Coordinator
when Section 14(c) of the Charter (Consolidation Act) states:
"The commission-council shall employ a person to serve as
Equal Employment Opportunity Director and as Director of
Minority and Small Business Opportunities". The employment
of a Compliance Director to oversee the EEO Function appears
to be in non-compliance with the Consolidation Act.
(Requested by Commissioner Lockett)
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3. Motion to reauthorize the ordinance designating the Rocky
Creek Enterprise Zone. (Originally approved by Commission
May 21, 2002)
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4. Motion to reauthorize the ordinance designating the Laney-
Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Enterprise Zone. (Originally
approved by Commission May 21, 2002)
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5. Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services
Committee held on September 29, 2015.
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6. Motion to approve the development of a policy regarding the
selection of names of officials to be listed on future city
building plaques. (Referred from October 6 Commission
meeting)
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7. Discuss the process for payment of compensation to the various
Augusta Richmond County Boards, Authorities and
Commissions. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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Disabled American Veterans 5K Walk/Run
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:The Disabled American Veterans Organization is sponsoring a 5K
Walk/Run in Atlanta, Georgia on November 14, 2015 at 8:30
AM. This event provides a great opportunity to support our
disabled veterans and promote our own personal health by
walking, running, or pushing a wheelchair in the event. The
Augusta-Richmond County, Macon-Bibb County, and Atlanta
Age-Friendly Communities have joined forces to support this
endeavor. ARC's participation in this event will provide us an
opportunity to give back to those that have given so much on our
behalf. Request the governing body provide transportation, with
driver, to take participants to and from the event. Logistics will be
formulated upon approval. Registration DAVSK.ORG.
(Requested by Commissioner Lockett)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Employment of Compliance Director
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss the employment of a Compliance Director that will
oversee the duties of the EEO Coordinator, DBE Coordinator, and
the Accessibility Coordinator. Explain how the EEO Coordinator
becomes subservient to the Compliance Director and how the
EEO Coordinator becomes an EEO Coordinator when Section 14
(c) of the Charter (Consolidation Act) states: "The commission-
council shall employ a person to serve as Equal Employment
Opportunity Director and as Director of Minority and Small
Business Opportunities". The employment of a Compliance
Director to oversee the EEO Function appears to be in non-
compliance with the Consolidation Act. (Requested by
Commissioner Lockett)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
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Enterprise Zone Reauthorization for Rocky Creek Enterprise Zone
Department:Augusta Housing and Community Development
Caption:Motion to reauthorize the ordinance designating the Rocky Creek
Enterprise Zone. (Originally approved by Commission May 21,
2002)
Background:The Augusta Code at 2-4 provides for the Designation of
Enterprise Zones as an economic development incentive for
depressed areas. Rocky Creek meets the criteria for designation
found at O.C.G.A. 36-88-8, and with continued redevelopment
and reinvestment in the area encouraged by the Enterprise Zone
tax incentives this area projects to see continued growth and
development over the coming years. The designation, in place
since 2002, will continue to allow for the incentives to businesses
that create 5 or more new jobs being exempt from ad valorem
taxes on a scale over a 10-year period.
Analysis:The incentives of tax abatement are positive, and the theory is that
revenue not realized due to the abatement would not have
happened without the incentives. The abatement schedule for ad
valorem taxes is as follows: 100% first 5 years; 80% for years 6
and 7; 60% for year 8; 40% for year 9 and 20% for year 10. In
addition, the City could elect to waive fees and other forms of
revenue.
Financial Impact:See above.
Alternatives:Reauthorize or don’t reauthorize Rocky Creek Enterprise Zone.
Recommendation:Reauthorize Rocky Creek Enterprise Zone.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Laney-Walker/Bethlehem Enterprise Zone Reauthorization
Department:Augusta Housing and Community Development
Caption:Motion to reauthorize the ordinance designating the Laney-
Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Enterprise Zone. (Originally
approved by Commission May 21, 2002)
Background:The Augusta Code at 2-4 provides for the Designation of
Enterprise Zones as an economic development incentive for
depressed areas. Laney-Walker/Bethlehem meets the criteria for
designation found at O.C.G.A. 36-88-8, and with continued
redevelopment and reinvestment in the area encouraged by the
Enterprise Zone tax incentives this area projects to see continued
growth and development over the coming years. The designation,
in place since 2002, will continue to allow for the incentives to
businesses that create 5 or more new jobs being exempt from ad
valorem taxes on a scale over a 10-year period.
Analysis:The incentives of tax abatement are positive, and the theory is that
revenue not realized due to the abatement would not have
happened without the incentives. The abatement schedule for ad
valorem taxes is as follows: 100% first 5 years; 80% for years 6
and 7; 60% for year 8; 40% for year 9 and 20% for year 10. In
addition, the City could elect to waive fees and other forms of
revenue.
Financial Impact:See above.
Alternatives:Reauthorize or don’t reauthorize Laney-Walker/Bethlehem
Enterprise Zone.
Recommendation:Reauthorize Laney-Walker/Bethlehem Enterprise Zone.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Administrative Services
Committee held on September 29, 2015.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Policy for Selection of Names for Building Plaques
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the development of a policy regarding the
selection of names of officials to be listed on future city building
plaques. (Referred from October 6 Commission meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Process for Compensation on ARC Boards, Authorities and Commissions
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss the process for payment of compensation to the various
Augusta Richmond County Boards, Authorities and
Commissions. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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