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Commission Chamber
6/6/2017
2:00 PM
INVOCATION:Reverend Marcus J. Rogers, Pastor, Williams Memorial CME Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Five (5) minute time limit per delegation
DELEGATIONS
A.Ms. Brenda Durant, Executive Director Greater Augusta Arts Council
regarding presentation to the city-of the newest Arts in the Heart Poster.
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B.Glennis G. Davis regarding law enforcement accountability.Attachments
C.Mr. Frank Anderson regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
(Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)
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CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-19)
PLANNING
1. ZA-R-248 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve a request to amend the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance for Augusta Georgia by adding Noise (Ordinance) to
Section 2 – Definitions, Section 4 – Off-Street Parking and Loading,
Section 21 – B-1 (Neighborhood Business), Section 22 – B-2 (General
Business). (Approved by Commission May 16, 2017 - second reading)
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PUBLIC SERVICES
2.Motion to approve New Location: A.N. 17-17: request by Michael S.
Fredericks for an on premise consumption Beer & Wine License to be
used in connection with Twisted Burrito, LLC located at 4107 Madeline
Dr. There will be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10.
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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3.Motion to approve New Location/License Transfer: A.N. 17-
18: request by Charles Kendrick for an on premise consumption Liquor,
Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Kush located at 813
Broad Street. There will be Dance. District 1. Super District 9.
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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4.Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 17-19: request
by Susan J. Faircloth for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer &
Wine License to be used in connection with Fifty Six Pub located at
4020 Mike Padgett Highway. There will be Dance. District 1. Super
District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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5.Motion to approve adopting the City’s Destination Blueprint prepared
by the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB). (Approved by
Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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6.Motion to approve award of the contract for Bid Item 17-156, the
HVAC replacement at the May Park and Bernie Ward Community
Centers to the low bidder, Waters Mechanical for $259,000..(Approved
by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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7.Motion to approve a request for the purchase of a 2017 Genie GA 3232
Scissor Lift from United Rentals at a cost of $26,039.00 as approved by
the Augusta Aviation Commission at their April 27, 2017 Meeting. (Bid
Item 17-159) (Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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8.Motion to approve adopting the City of Augusta’s Public Art
Masterplan as facilitated by the Greater Augusta Arts Council.
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
9.Motion to approve the replacement of one Ford F-350, Dual Rear Wheel
(DRW), truck for Engineering Maintenance from Fleet Capital Outlay
for 2017. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 30,
2017)
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10.Motion to approve award for replacement of the roof on Friedman
Branch Library to the lowest compliant bidder, Roofing Professionals,
Inc. of Grovetown, GA, in the amount of $162,900, bid item 17-168.
(Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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11.Motion to approve the expansion of the Laney Walker Enterprise Zone.
(Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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12.Motion to approve extending the lease with the US Navy for the Naval
Reserve Center on Central Avenue through June 2018. Lease payments
are $1 per year, Augusta has no financial or maintenance obligations
under this lease. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee
May 30, 2017)
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13.Motion to approve a request to display historical documents within a
county facility. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee
May 30, 2017)
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PUBLIC SAFETY
14.Motion to approve reappointing Fire Chief, Chris James, to the Region
VI EMS Council.(Approved by Public Safety Committee May 30,
2017)
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15.Motion to approve acceptance of a supplemental State grant in the
amount of $6,200 to support the operations of the State Court Veterans
Court program for the period of April 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017.
(Approved by Public Safety Committee May 30, 2017)
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FINANCE
16.Motion to approve the FY2018 Budget calendar. (Approved by
Finance Committee May 30, 2017)
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
17.Motion to approve Amendments to Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 30,
2017)
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18.Motion to approve granting Georgia Power an easement on 2715
Ingleside Drive (Tax Map 025-2, Parcel 124-01) in order for them to
relocate three power poles and a distribution line required as a result of
the Berckmans Road Widening and Realignment Project, as requested by
AED. Also approve having the agreement executed by the appropriate
Augusta official(s). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
May 30, 2017)
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
19.Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Commission held May 16, 2017 and Legal Meeting held May 30, 2017.
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****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
6/6/2017
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
6/6/2017
(Items 20-26)
PUBLIC SERVICES
20.Approve establishing a subcommittee to review and recommend changes
to the city's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance how zoning exceptions
are done in residential subdivisions and in other areas. (No
recommendation from Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
21.Discuss/report from Administration regarding the matter of city-owned
equipment being used on private property in Lincoln County.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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22.Motion to support the effort to save the middle of Savannah River Lock
and Dam and to refurbish the Lock and Dam. (Requested by
Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
23.Report from staff on scope of services completed and total expenditures
to date for services rendered by Cooper Carey. (Requested by
Commissioner Marion Williams)
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24.Discuss/update/report from staff regarding the James Brown
Enhancement Project. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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APPOINTMENT(S)
25.Motion to approve the appointment of Commissioner Dennis Williams
as ex-officio member to the Augusta Aviation Commission. (Requested
by Mayor Pro Tem Mary Davis)
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LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
26.Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of
compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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Caption:Reverend Marcus J. Rogers, Pastor, Williams Memorial CME
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Ms. Brenda Durant, Executive Director Greater Augusta Arts Council
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Council regarding presentation to the city-of the newest Arts in
the Heart Poster.
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Glennis G. Davis
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Frank Anderson New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
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Caption:Mr. Frank Anderson regarding the New Savannah Bluff Lock and
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Save the Middle Savannah River!
What is the Issue?
The New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, through its five remotely operated dam gates, provides
critical functions for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) – it creates a steady, controlled 10-
mile long River Pool, and it routinely minimizes flood water levels during storm events.
The US Army Corps of Engineers was required by Congress to conduct essential repairs to the
Lock and Dam. The Corps never performed the mandated repairs. The Lock and Dam remains
in critical need of repair.
The Corps is evaluating whether to remove the Lock and Dam and replace it with a permanent, in-
river rock weir to provide passage for endangered fish species – a solution that will create new and
significant risks to the CSRA communities.
What are the risks to our communities?
Replacement of the Lock and Dam with a rock weir would be potentially disastrous. According to the
Corps’ own reports, the rock weir could…...
Cost as much as twice the cost of repairing the Lock and Dam and constructing a fish bypass;
Critically and permanently lower the lever of the River Pool, endangering water supplies, as well
as devastating the recreational and business opportunities of the riverfront – such as the River Walk,
Project Jackson, and boat and swim races, and loss of the millions in revenue these activities
generate for the CSRA;
Magnify flood risks in storm events;
Result in permanent loss of river navigation;
Create siltation and debris buildup, threatening water supplies, river users, wildlife habitat;
Cause temporary loss of the pool during weir construction; and
Impose an unknown, uncertain future for the CSRA.
Repairing the Lock and Dam and constructing a modest fish bypass is the cost-effective,
practical, workable and protective solution that serves all needs.
How can I get involved?
Voice your concerns – Join us in submitting written comments to the Corps by June 3rd at
CESAS-PD@usace.army.mil
Join with other CSRA stakeholders to support the Save the Middle Savannah River -- to promote
the Lock and Dam restoration and fish bypass solution through legislative and local action.
For more information on this important issue, please visit us at:
[Insert Web Address]
May 2, 2017
VIA Electronic Delivery (CESAS-PD@usace.army.mil)
Savannah District, US Army Corps of Engineers
Planning Division, ATTN: Mr. Nathan Dayan (PD)
100 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, Georgia 31401-3640
Re: Comments on the SHEP Fish Mitigation Feature, New Savannah Bluff Lock and
Dam; USACE Public Notice dated April 4, 2017
Dear Sirs or Mesdames:
As a member of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), I appreciate the opportunity
to submit these comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ review of fish passage
alternatives associated with the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam (Lock and Dam) under the
WIIN Act. For all of the reasons outlined in the May 2, 2017, comments submitted by Save the
Middle Savannah River, which comments I am incorporating by reference as my own, neither of
the WIIN Act rock weir alternatives (the Rock Weir or WIIN Act alternatives) will meet the
technical requirements that Congress included in the WIIN Act. Further, the Rock Weir
alternatives would impose unnecessary and unreasonable economic, human health, safety and
environmental risks on the citizens, businesses and municipalities of the Central Savannah River
Area (CSRA).
The common sense solution is clear and achievable – reauthorization and repair of the
Lock and Dam and construction of a modified Fish Bypass. This cost-effective, approved, and
workable approach will allow the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) to stay on
schedule without sacrificing the vital interests of the CSRA.
My contact information is included below and I look forward to working with all of the
stakeholders in ensuring a protective solution for both the CSRA and the Savannah Harbor
project.
Sincerely,
Email:
Mailing Address:
Save the Middle Savannah River
103 Macartan Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
May 2, 2017
VIA Electronic Delivery (CESAS-PD@usace.army.mil)
Savannah District, US Army Corps of Engineers Planning Division, ATTN: Mr. Nathan Dayan (PD)
100 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, Georgia 31401-3640
Re: Comments of Save the Middle Savannah River on the SHEP Fish Mitigation Feature, New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam;
USACE Public Notice dated April 4, 2017
Dear Sirs or Mesdames:
Save the Middle Savannah River (Save the River) appreciates the opportunity to submit
the following comments on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ review of fish passage
alternatives associated with the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam (Lock and Dam) under the
WIIN Act. For all of the reasons outlined in these comments, neither of the WIIN Act rock weir alternatives (the Rock Weir or WIIN Act alternatives) will meet the technical requirements that
Congress included in the WIIN Act, and, further, the Rock Weir alternatives would impose
unnecessary and unreasonable economic, human health, safety and environmental risks on the
citizens, businesses and municipalities of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
The common sense solution is clear and achievable – reauthorization and repair of the
Lock and Dam and construction of a modified Fish Bypass. This cost-effective, approved, and
workable approach will allow the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) to stay on
schedule without sacrificing the vital interests of the CSRA.
I. Statement of Interest
The Savannah River pool maintained by the Lock and Dam is a crown jewel of the CSRA
community. The steady pool provides critical water supply for municipalities serving several
hundred thousand residents and for several of the CSRA’s largest industries. Additionally, the vibrant and thriving Metro Augusta riverfront, including the Riverwalk and new community
assets like the stadium, depend entirely upon the steady pool at current depths for its riverfront
paths, marinas, boat races, and Ironman events. These developments draw enormous economic
growth to the area, and these pool-dependent events, such as the Augusta Half-Ironman, Augusta
Southern Nationals Drag Boat races, and the Rowing regattas, generate millions of dollars of stimulus to the economies of Georgia and South Carolina. Boating and Ironman events alone
draw over 5,000 participants and 44,000 spectators each year.
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May 2, 2017
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In addition to the pool, the Lock and Dam also provides critical pool level control and
water reregulation in times of high flow, such as the recent January 2016 high-water events. (See
Corps 2012 SHEP Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) at 74.) The Lock & Dam consists of
two major components: a navigation lock to accommodate boat traffic, and five vertical-lift
spillway gates to regulate the upstream stage of the river at various ordinary flow rates. The two outer gates are of the overflow type, and the middle three gates are of the non-overflow type. All
of the gates are adjustable and are controlled remotely at J. Strom Thurmond dam. The Corps
operates the gates between 6 and 18 times a week, demonstrating the key importance of these
gates to routine water pool regulation. Additionally, the Corps “raises the gates during high flows
to reduce the backwater effects of the dam on the upstream pool and its adjacent development.” (SHEP EIS at 71.) The Lock and Dam has successfully managed and maintained the River pool
for the CSRA, and mitigated in-river and backwater flood risks to our area, for over 80 years.
Members of the Save the River have direct and compelling interests in preserving these
vital functions of the Lock and Dam. Our members include municipalities, landowners, business owners, farmers, outdoor enthusiast and other CSRA community members (and federal
taxpayers), all of whom would be negatively impacted by the Rock Weir alternatives.
II. Comments on the WIIN Act Rock Weir Alternatives
The following comments provide our group’s key concerns regarding the WIIN Act’s
Rock Weir alternatives. As outlined below, the Rock Weir alternatives cannot meet the
requirements of the Act and would create unacceptable risk and economic loss for the CSRA
community.
A. The $100 million Price Tag for the Weir Alternatives
The Corps spent almost two decades developing and analyzing the fish mitigation options
associated with the harbor deepening. This 20-year process included a detailed engineering and
cost evaluation of fish passage options in the central Savannah River. As a result of this lengthy and thorough evaluation, the Corps concluded in the 2012 SHEP EIS that construction of a Fish
Bypass (called an “off-channel rock ramp”) was, by orders of magnitude, a far more favorable
solution. The Corps summarized its analysis in the following table:
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(SHEP EIS at 5-120.) Because repair of the Lock and Dam is essential to long-term success of
the Fish Bypass, the overall cost of the selected remedy, for a combined Fish Bypass/Dam
rehabilitation estimate, is $53 million, which includes $21 million in estimated rehabilitation
costs. The WIIN Act alternatives, summarized generally as the “Full River Rock Ramp,” are estimated to cost $100 million.
The obvious choice between the $53 million Fish Bypass (the project selected in the
2012 SHEP EIS) and the $100 million WIIN Act alternatives is clear. The weir alternatives in
the WIIN Act are not cost effective and would expose U.S. taxpayers to an unnecessary financial burden. On cost alone, the Rock Weir alternatives presented in the WIIN Act are far inferior to
the Fish Bypass. 1
B. The Flood Risk and Lower Pool Created by Loss of the Dam
As with the cost estimates, the Corps has already evaluated the ability of the Rock Weir
alternatives to maintain the critical water reregulation function of the Dam gates. In the 2012
SHEP EIS, the Corps concluded that any modification to the gates would cause an unacceptable
risk of increased flood impacts for the upstream community. In describing the development of
the mitigation feature, the Corps writes,
The design team found maintaining the upstream pool elevation to be a
challenge. The District maintains stable pool elevations (near EL 115 feet)
during most river flows and raises the gates at the dam during high flows
to reduce the backwater effects of the dam on the upstream pool and its adjacent development. Placing rock in the channel cross-section and/or
making a gate inoperable reduces the ability of the water managers to
lower water heights in North Augusta and Augusta during high flow
periods. As a result, the designers expended considerable effort to develop
designs that would not increase upstream flood heights over the current condition.
SHEP EIS, App. C at 72. Based on these constraints, the Corps designed the Rock Weir
alternative (now presented in the WIIN Act) to include, by necessity, a complex flood control
component that comprised extensive new infrastructure to re-route high flows – at an estimated cost of $100 million. (SHEP EIS, App. C at 72-74.)
1 We note further that the SHEP EIS cost estimate is not a “back of the envelope” estimate. As noted, these options and their corresponding cost estimates were developed over many years of
study and analysis and based on detailed modeling efforts. Additionally, these figures were
presented in the controlling approval document – the SHEP EIS – which document underwent
multiple rounds of public comment and which the Corps presented to 28 federal agencies, 11 state agencies, 8 local governments, and a number of community groups as the controlling information. (SHEP EIS, at 7-10.) Any material change in these cost estimates raises grave
concerns about the validity of the EIS process and about the reliability of the new estimates.
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Further, the WIIN Act requires the project to maintain the current pool “as in existence
on the date of enactment of this Act.” (WIIN Act, § 1319(c)(1)(A)(i)(I) and (ii)(I).) Accordingly,
the Corps is prohibited from lowering the pool level to address the known and quantifiable flood
risk created by removal of the dam. As such, the WIIN Act alternatives, as drafted, are
unworkable – since the pool cannot be lowered, the Rock Weir will increase flood occurrences and result in a rise in the FEMA flood plain. Notably, the increase in backwater floods would
impact the entire Central Savannah River Area community (in two states) – not just the adjacent
landowners but also the employers (hospitals, cities, industrial facilities) whose employees
would be impacted.
Additionally, the Corps concluded in the EIS that under the Rock Weir alternatives now
proposed in the WIIN Act,
Upstream infrastructure in Augusta and North Augusta would be impacted
during construction when the pool would be temporarily lowered.
(SHEP EIS, App. C at 74.) Again, the WIIN Act prohibits lowering of the pool as part of the
project, and the Rock Weir alternatives fail to meet Congress’ minimum requirements. Notably,
with the Fish Bypass alternative, this same risk is avoided entirely, with the Corps specifically
concluding that with the Fish Bypass, “[u]pstream infrastructure in Augusta and North Augusta should not be impacted since the pool would not need to be lowered, even during construction.”
(SHEP EIS, App C at 77.)
We further note that even if the WIIN Act did not directly prohibit lowering of the pool
levels, such an action would nonetheless be extremely problematic and enormously expensive for our communities. It would risk eliminating or threatening the municipal and industrial water
supplies reliant on a full pool. It would also eliminate many of the recreational activities and
events that bring tens of thousands of visitors to the CSRA each year, and it would seriously
diminish the routine enjoyment of the River by area residents. A lower pool would also harm
landowners and riverfront developments.
As outlined above, the Corps’ own determination, the WIIN Act’s Rock Weir alternatives
will create undue flood risk in the CSRA and will entail entire loss of the pool during
construction.2 The Corps must reject these alternatives and proceed with the approved Fish
Bypass.
C. Delay in the Harbor Deepening and in Critical Dam Repairs
The Fish Bypass project has been approved by all the Coordinating Agencies and
selected by the Corps. It was supported by the Georgia Ports Authority and area community groups. The Rock Weir alternative, on the other hand, requires new scoping (as noted in the
Public Notice), a new EIS, new public comment periods, and new Coordinating Agency
approvals and biological opinions. As noted above, the EIS underwent review by 28 federal
agencies, 11 state agencies, 8 local governments, and numerous community groups. All of this
2 We note further that flood damage and impacts to adjacent property owners and water supply users may be subject to the Takings Clause and the damaged parties may seek fair and equitable compensation.
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new review and government and public coordination would create a significant delay in
implementation of the project and a far higher risk of failure (given the cost and water
reregulation issues identified in the EIS and discussed in these comments). Since the SHEP
project schedule requires that construction of the mitigation project must begin prior to or
concurrent with the start of inner harbor dredging, the delay involved in further review of the Rock Weir alternatives and caused by the ultimate failure of these alternatives to be compliant
would severely delay the SHEP project, at great cost to the Georgia Ports Authority and the State
of Georgia. (SHEP EIS at 5-215.)
Additionally, the unnecessary delay caused by continued review of the Rock Weir alternatives furthers the risk of failure at the Lock and Dam. The Corps has verbally indicated
that inspection reports show the dire need for repairs – by its own statements it has made clear
that the CSRA community and the downstream residents are at risk of a breach of the Lock and
Dam. Common sense and its duty to the citizens of Georgia and South Carolina dictate that the
Corps must quickly confirm that the WIIN Act alternatives are not feasible and work with the stakeholders and Congress to repair the Lock and Dam and implement the Fish Bypass project.
D. Siltation Under the WIIN Act’s Rock Weir Alternatives
Siltation of the River bed behind the structure is another potential drawback to the WIIN Act alternatives. Currently the Lock & Dam gates pass water both over the top of two gates and
under the bottom of all five gates. This way the dam successfully passes both the flotsam and
the silt bedload of the waterway and limits the backup of these materials. Being a fixed
obstruction, the Rock Weir alternatives are not capable of a similar function. The river will silt
up behind it over time, upstream as far as Augusta and North Augusta, probably leading over time to burying water intake pools, limiting navigation even further, and obliterating existing fish
and natural wildlife habitat.
E. Success of the Mitigation Feature Interviews with knowledgeable anadromous fish biologists have failed to identify any site
on the East Coast where sturgeon have been positively documented as using a fish passage or
channel to pass a riverine obstruction like the ones proposed. If this preliminary finding turns
out to be valid, it brings into question the basic assumptions and entire approach being
considered by the Corps for all of the alternatives considered, and whether or not any of them has a chance of success at mitigation. Additionally, there is concern about the availability of food for
newly-hatched fry in the Augusta Shoals area. As discussed in more detail below, alternatives
that incorporate restoration of the Lock & Dam and a much smaller Fish Bypass coupled with a
sturgeon mitigation project in the area of impact (near Savannah), where successful breeding and
development are known to occur, should be evaluated as a potentially more effective mitigation alternative.
F. Permanent Loss of Navigation
With the existing lock currently out of service, navigation of the river past the Lock & Dam is not possible in either direction, for either commercial or medium and large private
vessels. Small boats can theoretically use the boat ramps above and below the dam to effect a
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portage, however impractical that may be. Under one of the WIIN Act alternatives (option (ii)),
all navigation on the upper reaches of the formerly navigable Savannah River will be
permanently ended. This includes vessels of all sizes, with the possible exception of canoes,
kayaks, and similar small, unmotorized boats.
It is ironic that the SHEP project could spend tens of millions of dollars making the upper
Savannah River possibly navigable for a fish species, and simultaneously entirely non-navigable
for mankind. The rehabilitation of the Lock and Dam combined with the Fish Bypass will restore
the longstanding navigability of the Middle Savannah River.
G. High Costs, Uncertain Risks and Access Issues Associated with Construction and
O&M of the Rock Weir
The proposed Rock Weir will effectively be a large new gravity dam in the river bed at a
very large construction cost. It will be about one-half mile thick and as wide as the River channel, and it will require some arrangement of fixed structural measures to prevent the river
from cutting around either side of the barrier. The rock materials need to be transported to the
site from long distances, either overland or by barge from upstream, and at a premium price,
because the Lock and Dam is closed to navigation, precluding access by water from downstream.
As outlined in Comment II.C, the Lock and Dam has successfully operated for over 80
years. It has a proven track record for pool control and water reregulation. The Rock Weir
alternatives offer no such track record. The entire operating protocols of the River system will
have to modified to recreate a steady pool, and the new protocols will have to account for such
basic issues as drought control. For example, how will flows be managed in times of drought, as recently experienced in 2012? How will the Corps ensure sufficient flow to the downstream
nuclear reactors?
Additionally, much of the land adjacent to the proposed upstream Rock Weir location is
secured by conservation easements. It would be unreasonable and potentially unlawful for the Corps to attempt to secure such protected property for construction or project operations.
H. Loss of Historical/Cultural and Natural Resources.
The Rock Weir alternatives will result in the loss of the Lock and Dam, which is a cultural and historical resource itself, a nearly original example of the technology of river
navigation and water control that formed an important aspect of the historical development of the
United States in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Removal of the Lock and Dam cannot
proceed without detailed historic preservation.
With respect to the Rock Weir alternatives, as noted above, the lands adjoining the site
are all currently under permanent conservation easement, which will be violated by the new
construction, with accompanying natural resource degradation. Moreover, the flood plain area in
the vicinity is known to have been inhabited by groups of Native Americans, whose prehistoric
occupation sites dot the flood plain.
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III. The Common Sense Solution Fortunately, there is a common sense solution – reauthorization and repair of the Lock
and Dam and construction of a modified Fish Bypass – that addresses all of the concerns
outlined in these comments and protects the vital interests of both the CSRA and those of the SHEP project. This solution was selected by the Corps as the preferred option in 2012 and for all
of the reasons outlined above, it remains the most practical, cost-effective, timely and protective
option. In designing the Fish Bypass, the Corps and cooperating agencies should review
Savannah-area fish mitigation to minimize the size of the bypass and maximize the opportunity
for real improvement to the target species.
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Once again, Save the Middle Savannah River appreciates the opportunity to present these
comments. In order to fully vet the alternatives, the undersigned request that the Corps hold one or more public hearings in the Augusta area. Additionally, we each request to be added to the
Corps’ public notice recipient list for all actions related to the mitigation project.
We look forward to further involvement in this important project. If you have any questions, you
are welcome to contact Save the Middle Savannah River at diana@simkinsland.comcastbiz.net. .
Sincerely,
Save the Middle Savannah River
(Signature Pages Attached)
cc: Honorable Nathan Deal, Governor, State of Georgia
Honorable Henry McMaster, Governor, State of South Carolina
Honorable Johnny Isakson, United States Senate
Honorable David Perdue, United States Senate Honorable Lindsey Graham, United States Senate
Honorable Tim Scott, United States Senate
Honorable Rick Allen, United States House of Representatives
Honorable Buddy Carter, United States House of Representatives
Honorable Jody Hice, United States House of Representatives Honorable Mark Sanford, United States House of Representatives
Honorable Joe Wilson, United States House of Representatives
Honorable Jeff Duncan, United States House of Representatives
Honorable James E. Clyburn, United States House of Representatives
James L. Allgood, Jr., Georgia Ports Authority William D. McKnight, Georgia Ports Authority
Comments of Save the Middle Savannah River
May 2, 2017
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Name (printed)
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Affiliation (printed)
c. Section 1319 of WllN 2016 deauthorized the NSBLD and provides discretionary
authority to the Secretary of the Army to modify the fish passage feature of the
Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) at the Lock & Dam. The wording of
Section 1319 is as follows:
"SEC. 1319. NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM, GEORGIA AND SOUTH
CAROLINA.
(a) DEFINITIONS.-ln this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) NEW SAVANNAH BLUFF LOCK AND DAM.-The term "New Savannah
Bluff Lock and Dam" means
(A) the lock and dam at New Savannah Bluff, Savannah River, Georgia
and South Carolina; and
(B) the appurtenant features to the lock and dam, including
(i) the adjacent approximately 50-acre park and recreation area
with improvements made under the project for navigation,
Savannah River below Augusta, Georgia, authorized by the first
section of the Act ofJuly 3, 1930 (46 Stat. 924), and the first
section of the Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1032); and
(ii) other land that is part of the project and that the Secretary
determines to be appropriate for conveyance under this section.
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(2) PROJECT.-The term "Project" means the project for navigation, Savannah
Harbor expansion, Georgia, authorized by section 7002(1) ofthe Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat.
1364).
(b) DEAUTHORIZA TION.
(1) IN GENERAL-Effective beginning on the date of enactment of this Act
(A) the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam is deauthorized; and
(B) notwithstanding section 348(1)(2)(B) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (Public Law 106--541; 114 Stat. 2630; 114 Stat.
2763A-228) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this
Act) or any other provision oflaw, the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam
shall not be conveyed to the city of North Augusta and Aiken County,
South Carolina, or any other non-Federal entity.
(2) REPEAL-Section 348 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(Public Law 106--541; 114 Stat. 2630; 114 Stat. 2763A-228) is amended
(A) by striking subsection (/); and
(B) by redesignating subsections (m) and (n) as subsections (/) and (m),
respectively.
(c) PROJECT MOO/FICA TIONS.
(1) IN GENERAL-Notwithstanding any other provision oflaw, the Project is
modified to include, as the Secretary determines to be necessary
(A)(i) repair of the lock wall of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and
modification of the structure such that the structure is able
(/) to maintain the pool for navigation, water supply, and
recreational activities, as in existence on the date of enactment of
this Act; and
(II) to allow safe passage over the structure to historic spawning
grounds of shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, and other
migratory fish; or
(ii)(!) construction at an appropriate location across the Savannah River
of a structure that is able to maintain the pool for water supply and
recreational activities, as in existence on the date of enactment of this
Act; and
(II) removal of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam on completion
of construction of the structure; and
(B) conveyance by the Secretary to Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia,
of the park and recreation area adjacent to the New Savannah Bluff Lock
and Dam, without consideration.
(2) NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE-The Federal share of the cost of any
Project feature constructed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be not greater than
the share as provided by section 7002(1) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1364) for the most
cost-effective fish passage structure.
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(3) OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS.-The Federal share of the costs
of operation and maintenance of any Project feature constructed pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall be consistent with the cost sharing of the Project as provided
by law."
d. Savannah District is examining the modification to the SHEP Fish Passage
Feature at the NSBLD that would best fulfill the intent of Section 1319 stated above.
e. Comments regarding the modification to the SHEP Fish Passage Feature at the
NSBLD to address the WllN Act will be received at the Savannah District Office until
12 O'CLOCK NOON, May 4, 2017
Comment Period: Anyone wishing to provide comments to the Corps on this proposed
action should submit comments no later than the end of the comment period shown in
this notice, in writing , to the Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Planning
Division, ATTN: Mr. Nathan Dayan (PD), 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah ,
Georgia 31401-3640, by FAX to 912-652-5787, or by emailing the comments to the
following address: CESAS-PD@usace.army.mil.
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William G. Bailey -. cl
Chief, Planning Division
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
ZA-R-248
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: ZA-R-248 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve a request to amend the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta Georgia by adding
Noise (Ordinance) to Section 2 – Definitions, Section 4 – Off-
Street Parking and Loading, Section 21 – B-1 (Neighborhood
Business), Section 22 – B-2 (General Business). (Approved by
Commission May 16, 2017 - second reading)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Motion to approve New Location: A.N. 17-17: request by
Michael S. Fredericks for an on premise consumption Beer &
Wine License to be used in connection with Twisted Burrito,
LLC located at 4107 Madeline Dr. There will be Sunday Sales.
District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:This is a New Location.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $2,495.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
The Planning & Development recommend approval. The R.C.S.O.
recommend approval.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Motion to approve New Location/License Transfer: A.N. 17-
18: request by Charles Kendrick for an on premise consumption
Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Kush
located at 813 Broad Street. There will be Dance. District 1. Super
District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 30,
2017)
Background:This is a New Location.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a $120.00 application fee.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The R.C.S.O
recommends approval. Approval is recommended subject to the
Certificate of Occupancy / Letter of Completion being issued prior to
tenant occupancy.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 17-
19: request by Susan J. Faircloth for an on premise consumption
Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Fifty
Six Pub located at 4020 Mike Padgett Highway. There will be
Dance. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:This a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of Dana
M. Faircloth.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4,505.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The R.C.S.O.
recommend approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau Destination Blueprint
Department:Recreation and Parks
Department:Recreation and Parks
Caption:Motion to approve adopting the City’s Destination Blueprint
prepared by the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB).
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The ACVB is the city’s official destination marketing and
management organization enhancing the region’s economy by
positioning Augusta as a preferred visitor destination. In 2015, the
ACVB created an advisory group with the purpose of creating a
destination development strategy to increase tourism through new
products and to enhance Augusta’s quality of place. After
reviewing existing master plans and identifying more than 70
potential tourism projects the advisory group recommended an
expert in tourism development to help prioritize projects and
research other recommendations. Convention, Sports & Leisure
(CSL) was engaged in 2016 to facilitate Destination Blueprint.
Additionally, the
Greater August Arts Council partnered with CSL to produce the
Public Art Master Plan and the Recreation & Parks Department
commissioned CSL to produce the Festivals & Events Plan. These
three plans are intertwined and interdependent on one another.
Analysis:The Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau will work with the
City of Augusta, partner organizations, and the private sector to
facilitate the implementation of Destination Blueprint.
Financial Impact:Increase visitor spending in the local economy, thereby increasing
tax revenue for the city and supporting local business and jobs.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Adopt Destination Blueprint as the roadmap the City of Augusta
will pursue for tourism products, which will further develop
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Augusta as a visitor destination.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Award of Contract for HVAC Replacement – May Park and Bernie Ward Community Centers, Bid Item
17-156
Department:Recreation and Parks
Department:Recreation and Parks
Caption:Motion to approve award of the contract for Bid Item 17-156, the
HVAC replacement at the May Park and Bernie Ward Community
Centers to the low bidder, Waters Mechanical for $259,000..
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:When initially constructed in the mid-1970s, the gymnasiums at
May Park and Bernie Ward Community Centers were not air-
conditioned. At some point, air conditioning was added by placing
an exposed unit in each of the four corners of the gym. While this
may well have been the least expensive method to add cooling, it
has been problematic over the years. The exposed units are subject
to damage and the condensate pans often leak onto the gym floor.
The water not only is damaging to the floor, it creates a slip
hazard. The existing units are still operational, but all have been in
service longer than the usual life span for comparable units.
Rather than replace the units as they are, it was determined that
the community would be better served by installing the system in
a manner that would provide proper cooling and eliminate the
problems with the previous installation.
Analysis:Request for Bids (RFB), Bid Item 17-156 was issued for
installation of an efficient system that will replace all four units by
installing two new larger package units within an existing exhaust
fan frame. We have had both structures evaluated to insure it will
hold the weight of the proposed system. Out of Five (5) vendors to
attend the mandatory pre-bid conference, two (2) bids were
received. Waters Mechanical of Glennville, GA., submitted the
low bid. Under similar circumstances, the Department went
through this same replacement process at Warren Road
Community Center with excellent results in 2014.
Financial Impact:Funds are available to cover the cost through SPLOST VII.Cover Memo
Alternatives:1.Approve award of the contract of Bid Item 17-156, HVAC
Replacement at the May Park and Bernie Ward Community
Centers to the low bidder, Waters Mechanical of Glennville, GA,
for the lump sum price of $259,000. 2.Move no action and
delaying the required HVAC work.
Recommendation:1. To Approve award of the contract for Bid Item 17-156, HVAC
Replacement at May Park and Bernie Ward Community Centers.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Recreation and Parks SPLOST VII - 329061110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
GENIE GS 3232 SCISSOR LIFT REPLACEMENT - BID 17-159
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Caption:Motion to approve a request for the purchase of a 2017 Genie GA
3232 Scissor Lift from United Rentals at a cost of $26,039.00 as
approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their April 27,
2017 Meeting. (Bid Item 17-159) (Approved by Public Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The existing lift was bought used 12 years ago and is suffering
from age related failures to the mechanical systems. To meet the
OSHA required current inspection, this lift would have to be sent
back to the manufacturer for extensive repairs. This lift also does
not reach the highest needed areas of the Airport. Through the
Augusta Procurement Department bid process (Bid 17 -159) the
Airport received three bids for the scissor lift with United Rentals
offering the model requested with the best price of $26,039.00.
Analysis:The cost to repair and the inability of this lift to reach certain areas
of the facility makes the purchase of a new lift more cost efficient
and increases productivity and safety.
Financial Impact:$26,039.00
Alternatives:Deny request
Recommendation:Approve the Augusta Regional Airport to purchase a 2017 Genie
GS3232 Scissor Lift at a cost of $26,039 from United Rentals.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
551-081203-5421110
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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OFFICIAL
VENDORS
Neff Rental
2325 Tubman Home Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
Lift Atlanta Inc
1639 Marvin Griffin Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
All Around Access
2095 47th Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120
United Rentals
2425 Mike Padgett Hwy
Augusta, GA 30906
Blueline Rental
8401 New Trails Dr
Suite 150
The Woodlands, TX
77381
Attachment B Yes Yes Yes Yes
YES
No Business Lic./Non-
Compliant
E-Verify Number 425224 362984 NO/Non Compliant 234401 NO
SAVE Form Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Year 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Make Genie Genie Genie Genie Genie
Model GS3232 GS3246 GS3232 GS3232 GS3232
Bid Price $27,350.00 $24,550.00 $26,893.75 $26,039.00 $23,800.39
Proposed
Delivery Time ~5 WKS ~7 WKS ~50 DAYS ~13 WKS ~8 WKS
Scissor Lift Replacement-Genie GS-3232 Self Propelled or Approved Equal:
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 24
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):14
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 123
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: N/A
Total packages submitted:
Total Non-Compliant:
Bid Opening Item #17-159 Scissor Lift Replacement
for Augusta, Georgia - Augusta Regional Airport
Bid Due: Thursday, March 30, 2017 @11:00 a.m.
Yancy Bros. Company / 4165 Mike Padgett Hwy / Augusta, GA 30906 - Vendor Deemed Non-Compliant a late submittal
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Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Thursday, March 30, 2017 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #17-159 Scissor Lift Replacement for Augusta, Georgia – Augusta Regional Airport
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
535 Telfair Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Bid documents may be viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. Bid documents
may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901.
Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department.
All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office
of the Procurement Department by Friday, March 17, 2017 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by
mail or hand delivered.
The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference an
eligible bidder must submit a completed and signed written application to become a local bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to
the date bids are received on an eligible local project. An eligible bidder who fails to submit an application for approval as a local
bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the date bids are received on an eligible local project, and who otherwise meets the
requirements for approval as a local bidder, will not be qualified for a bid preference on such eligible local project.
No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the
successful bidder.
Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications
prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the
procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies
needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement
Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director.
All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate
committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the
outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement
Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of
receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
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Metro Courier March 1, 2017
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Greater Augusta Arts Council’s City of Augusta Public Art Masterplan
Department:Recreation and Parks
Department:Recreation and Parks
Caption:Motion to approve adopting the City of Augusta’s Public Art
Masterplan as facilitated by the Greater Augusta Arts Council.
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The Greater Augusta Arts Council was founded in 1968 by the
Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Women’s
Club, and the Junior League of Augusta to serve as an umbrella
organization for the arts in Augusta. The Arts Council serves as
the Cultural Arm of the City of Augusta, producing the Annual
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, managing the City Grants
Program, an online Arts Calendar, Public Art Map and James
Brown Textcam on the downtown statue. In early 2012, the
Greater Augusta Arts Council was named as the Public Arts
Agency for the City of Augusta. To that effect, one of their goals
is to establish a program of high quality public art in the local
area. The Arts Council believes and the Recreation and Parks
Department agrees that this idea of partnership between the City
and the Arts Council will help to promote the city’s cultural image
and enhance the everyday experience of citizens. Of course,
accessibility to everyone regardless of socio-economic status is a
top priority of this endeavor. The recently passed Recreation and
Parks Master Plans listed as an Action Item to utilize the Public
Art Policy as developed by the Greater Augusta Arts Council to
create exciting, appealing, and harmonious public spaces by
integrating art into architecture, urban design, and the planning of
existing and future park infrastructure
Analysis:The Recreation and Parks Department staff and the Central
Services staff will work with the Arts Council to offer assistance
in the implementation of the Public Arts Plan. The Recreation and
Parks staff will serve in an ex-officio role on the Council’s panel
for Public Art. Additionally, the Convention and Visitors Bureau l
partnered with CSL to produce the CVB Destination Blueprint
and the Recreation & Parks Department commissioned CSL to
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produce the Festivals & Events Plan. These three plans are
intertwined and interdependent on one another.
Financial Impact:A City with a thriving Public Art Plan engages the residents and
attracts visitors to the City.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Adopt the Greater Arts Council’s Public Art Masterplan.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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PUBLIC ART
MASTER PLAN
FOR THE AUGUSTA
RIVER REGION
May 2017
A Public Art Master Plan
for the Augusta River Region
Presented by
Conventions, Sports and Leisure, International
Conventions, Sports & Leisure International 520 Nicollet Mall • Suite 440 • Minneapolis, MN 55402 • Telephone 612.294.2000 • Facsimile 612.294.2045
May 5, 2017
Dr. Dennis B. Skelley
Greater Augusta Arts Council
1301 Greene Street Augusta, Georgia 30901
Dear Dr. Skelley:
We have completed the study process and preparation of a draft of the Public Art Master Plan for the Augusta River Region. Organizations that have contributed
greatly to this effort include the Greater Augusta Arts Council, the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Recreation and Parks Department, City and County
representatives, and the various foundations supporting the Augusta River Region. It has been our pleasure to work with these and 85 other organizations
representing nearly 190 community representatives that contributed to the process of developing this Study.
The Public Art Master Plan for the Augusta River Region should serve as a valuable guiding tool that helps shape a vision for future public art development in
Augusta. The recommendations presented herein will be directed to and managed primarily by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, while numerous other community
organizations will also be instrumental during the planning and implementation process.
We sincerely appreciate the assistance and cooperation we have been provided in the completion of this study and would be pleased to be of further assistance in
the interpretation and application of our findings.
Very truly yours,
CSL International
Public Art Master Plan for Augusta, Georgia
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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1.0 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
2.0 Existing Public Art in the August River Region............................................................................................................................ 2
3.0 Research and Findings ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.0 Recommendations for Future Public Art Development............................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Sculpture Gardens .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Sculpture Trails .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Monumental Installations .................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.4 Installations Tied to a Theme ........................................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Interactive/Innovative Installations .................................................................................................................................. 35
4.6 Designated Arts Areas and Spaces ................................................................................................................................ 41
4.7 Events and Festivals.......................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.8 Indoor Installations in Public Buildings………………… ............................................................................................... 48
5.0 Conceptual Costs and Project Planning ..................................................................................................................................... 50
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Situated along the scenic Savannah River, Augusta is a classic Southern community with strong ties to American history, industry, and diverse culture. Today, Augusta uniquely combines the advantages of an emerging downtown with miles of biking trails, the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal and multiple historic districts including Summerville, Olde Town and the Laney-Walker neighborhood. The City’s residential base and workforce continues to undergo significant changes, with the number of people living within a 30 minute drive from downtown increasing from 373,800 in 2000 to 437,100 in 2016 (a 17 percent increase ) and the City is continuing to evolve and attract a new generation of professionals. Recent developments such as the consolidation of Georgia Health Sciences University and Augusta State University, the planned expansion of the newly formed Augusta University, and the addition of the Army Cyber Command to Fort Gordon will likely accelerate population and demographic changes. As communities and modern day town centers continue to evolve, they face a pressure to distinguish themselves in unique ways to appeal to existing and potential future residents. Public art development represents an important opportunity to highlight a
community’s unique sense of identity and character, and continued investment in its development can help create a sense of
vibrancy that is conducive to retaining and attracting residents, businesses and visitors. Moreover, the process associated with
public art development can galvanize a local community and establish a sense of pride among its residents.
Local representatives also feel that Augusta’s downtown and various other neighborhoods are in a transitional development
phase, with future development having a potentially significant impact on the City’s future identity. Public art development may
serve as a vital compliment to these future initiatives, as installations can encourage more frequent visitation of public areas and
help establish a sense of authenticity. For Augusta, public art can help express the community’s authentic personality,
compliment the revitalization of key areas throughout the City, and help the downtown and greater community distinguish
themselves from other markets in the state of Georgia and the southeastern region.
To fully realize the benefits of public art, the GAAC has asked CSL to help develop a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan to
serve as a guide for planning new public art development in Augusta and as a catalyst for overall communication between
members of both the local government as well as the greater community.
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2.0 EXISTING PUBLIC ART IN THE AUGUSTA RIVER REGION Until recent years, Augusta has not had a formalized plan or agency dedicated to developing public art for the City. This changed when the city appointed the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC) as the primary Public Arts Agency for Augusta, tasking the GAAC to manage the development of public art projects and to act as an advisor to the Recreation and Parks Department regarding which art-related projects the community should pursue. Its recent efforts have led to several unique projects, including the Art the Box initiative, a citywide redecorating of electrical boxes by several local and regional artists, as well as several signature installations such as the “Tulip” and “Hedge Row” (see pictures below) that were implemented downtown in 2014. In addition, the City recently approved $1.0 million in SPLOST funding for Public Art Infusion Gateway Beautification projects, helping to facilitate noteworthy projects in the near future. As will be discussed herein, these recent initiatives have been well received by the local community and this plan intends to build on the resulting momentum.
Augusta already features a wide range of public art installations thanks to efforts made by various public and private organizations throughout the years. Its public art inventory ranges from monumental artworks, such as the sculptures situated in Springfield Village Park, to memorials, such as the James Oglethorpe Statue and James Brown Statue in downtown, to indoor décor such as the Four Stages of Higher Learning the College of Dental Medicine, to outdoor murals, such as the Art on the Wall projects at the City’s Water Utilities Facilities. Using the GAAC’s Public Art Tour mobile application, a comprehensive inventory of existing public art installations in Augusta has been made and is shown in the map on the following page.
Tulip by Thomas Lyles and Dennis Skelley Hedge Row by Thomas Lyles and Dennis Skelley
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Exhibit 1 Map of Public Art in Augusta, Georgia
Source: Greater Augusta Arts Council, 2016
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As shown, many of the City’s more recognizable pieces are located in downtown, including landmarks such as the James Brown Statue in the middle of Broad Street and the Haunted Pillar at the intersection of 5th Street and Broad Street. Other notable installations include the mosaic “Blue Horse” (10) on the balcony of the D Timm Building, the James Ogelthorpe Statue (2) in Augusta Common, and the Tower of Aspiration in Springfield Village Park. Even with these assets, we would still consider the inventory of public art in Augusta as in an early stage of development. This notion is supported by a benchmark comparison to other similarly sized communities in the Southeast. The exhibit below compares the inventory of public art installations in downtown Augusta with those found in downtown Greenville, South Carolina and downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Exhibit 2 Map of Public Art in Augusta
As shown, Downtown Asheville has 30 installations in its downtown, an area that encompasses a ½-square mile, while Downtown
Greenville features 53 installations located within one square mile (the same area captured by Augusta’s central business district).
Source: Maps of Public Art Inventories, 2016
Downtown Augusta
13 Installations
1 Mile
Downtown Asheville, NC
30 Installations
0.5 Miles
Downtown Greenville, SC
53 Installations
1 Mile
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Augusta’s inventory of 13 installations within a square-mile is significantly lower than those found in these two communities. It is important to note, however, that Exhibit 2 excludes the 11 traffic boxes that were decorated for the Art-the-Box initiative as these represent more temporary installations that do not equate to the quality of pieces found in the downtowns of the markets. Further, we believe that the broader community-wide installation of public art in Augusta needs to expand. It is important to note that the various comparable markets considered as a part of this Plan should serve as “aspirational”, or representing possibilities that should be explored in Augusta. In fact, recommendations provided herein were influenced by public art development/installation ideas from various successful public art initiatives from around the country. Referring back to the comprehensive map of public art installations in Exhibit 1, areas outside of downtown are also in need of public art. There are some existing clusters of pieces dispersed throughout the City, including the murals at the Water Facilities (numbers 29 through 32) and the four sculptures located throughout the Augusta University campus just off of Walton Way (34 through 37). However, several notable areas throughout the City are without public art installations, such as the Laney Walker/Bethlehem neighborhood, the Summerville district, Lake Olmstead Park and South Augusta. As discussed later in this document, it will be important for the GAAC and other community leaders to encourage future development of public art in more
underserved areas throughout the City such as these, in addition to select highway entry points, local parks and public green
spaces.
By recording and summarizing the history and locations of the City’s public art inventory, the GAAC has already taken an important
step toward formalizing their efforts to enrich the presence of public art in Augusta. This Plan now builds on these efforts, with
the recommendations discussed herein supported by the in-depth review and analysis of current and potential future conditions.
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3.0 RESEARCH AND FINDINGS It is critical that research form the backbone of any visionary plan for public art. The views of local leaders and stakeholders, as well other residents within the community were essential to developing Public Art Master Plan recommendations. 3.1 Public Art Master Plan Online Survey As part of the master planning process, online interviews were conducted with over 185 individuals representing over 85 different local and/or regional organizations. These respondents were asked to provide commentary on the current state of public art in Augusta, what they think the goals of future public art initiatives should be, and what themes and locations should be considered for future projects, among other questions. A full listing of participating organizations and businesses is presented below. Exhibit 3 Public Art Master Plan Survey Results
Participating Organizations and Businesses
Adept Imaging, LLC Community Foundation for the CSRA Par 3 Rentals
ADP Concerts with a Cause Peaceful Hearts Quilters Guild
Area Agency on Aging Copenhaver Consulting LLC Philippine American Cultural Society
Arrow Institute of Art Creases Prime Commercial Properties
Artists Guild of Columbia County DeLoach Pottery Reneta Sikes Muralist
Arts Council Board Member Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Ridge Spring Art Center
City of Augusta Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University Riverside Cemetery and Conservancy
Augusta Ballet Dirty South Burlesque & Cabaret Sacred Heart Cultural Center
Augusta Choral Society Foxsilong Studio Sport Horse Media Productions
Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau Georgia Public Broadcasting Stacy Atkins Fine Art & Design
Augusta Museum of History Georgia Rehabilitation Institute Starving Artists
Augusta Photography Festival Gertrude Herbert among others State Bank & Trust
Augusta Pride Gertrude Herbert Institute Studio Blue
Augusta Technical College Foundation Greater Augusta Arts Council Suzuki Strings of Augusta, Inc.
Augusta Tomorrow, Inc.Greg Howard Art Tax Assessor's Office
Augusta Union of Nigerian Indigenes Guitar Madness The Alison Group
Augusta University Harlem Arts Council The Augusta Market
Augusta University CAHS Dental Hygiene Harry Jacobs Chamber Music Society The Morris Museum of Art
Augusta Utilities Imperial Theatre theClubhou.se
Augusta Westobou Festival, Inc.J. Edward Enoch, PC Tom Hubbard Studio
Augusta-Richmond County Tax Assessor Jessye Norman School of the Arts Trilogy Gunby
Averitt Center for the Arts Joy of St. Croix Tuesday's Music Live, Inc.
BillKarpJazz Keen Signs and Graphics United Way of the CSRA
Boninfineart.com LadyVee Productions Walton Foundation
Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee Laurie McRae Interiors Waters Edge Volunteers
Chuck & Bill The T-Shirt Guys Le Chat Noir Westminster Schools of Augusta
City Commission Mad Potters WFXG
City Rag Menk Ventures, LLC Young Professionals of Augusta Inc.
Columbia County Orchestra Association North Augusta Artists Guild
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Participants ranged from public entities such as the City of Augusta and the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau, to private establishments such as Le Chat Noir and Adept Imaging, LLC. It is important to collect input from both the public and private sectors regarding future public art development, as hundreds of public art projects around the country have been funded and supported by strategic public/private partnerships. These local stakeholders were asked to provide comment on the current inventory/offerings of public art in Augusta. Responses from these organizations surveyed are summarized in Exhibit 4 below. Comments regarding potential need areas are highlighted in red while comments supportive of existing efforts are highlighted in green. Exhibit 4 Public Art Master Plan Survey Results Comments on Existing Public Art Inventory In/Around Augusta As shown, 46 percent of respondents indicated that they felt the Augusta area is in need of more public art installations. It is important to note that these survey
participants were not prompted to provide input as to the
quantity of public art in the area; these remarks reflect
open ended views and opinions.
Twenty-seven percent of respondents expressed
approval regarding recent public art initiatives in the
area, with many explicitly noting the Art the Box project
as an exciting initiative that should be emulated for
future public art plans. Other common comments
included concerns with the lack of accessibility/visibility
of public art in the area (14 percent), the desire for more
iconic and distinguished art pieces (9 percent), and
suggestions to pursue more creative and daring styles
for future public art projects (9 percent).
Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to due to possibility of multiple answers per respondent.Source: CSL Public Arts Survey, 2016.
3%
4%
9%
9%
14%
15%
23%
27%
46%
Need More Maintenance
Not Interspersed Enough
Should Pursue More Creative Styles
In Need of More Iconic Art
Lack of Accessibility/Visibility
Approval of Existing Installation Quality
Art The Box Recognition
In Approval of Recent Initiatives
In Need of More Installations
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Survey participants were also asked to describe the desired primary goals and objectives for new public art projects in Augusta. Their responses are summarized in the exhibit below. Exhibit 5 Public Art Master Plan Survey Results Suggestions for Primary Goals/Objectives for New Public Art Many respondents felt that, first and foremost, new public art should represent an opportunity to engage and unite the local resident base in Augusta. Further, a significant number of participants also noted that future projects should engage the local artistic talent in the area and should serve as a tool to beautify the area. The influence of public art in building a destination brand was also referenced by nearly 20 percent of the respondents.
Other elements with lesser but still important focus
include investing in less visited areas and incorporating
creativity or new/exciting concepts.
To assist in developing more tangible ideas and concepts
for the Public Art Master Plan, participants were also
asked to provide ideas for potential themes, styles and
locations of future public art projects. Recommendations
for future public art themes are presented on the
following page.
3%
12%
13%
14%
18%
21%
22%
31%
Maintain Works
Install in Downtown/Highly Visible Areas
Creativity/New Exciting Concepts
Install in Less Visited Areas
Build Augusta's Brand
Beautify the Area
Engage/Unite the Artistic Community
Engage/Unite the General Community
Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to due to possibility of multiple answers per respondent.Source: CSL Public Arts Survey, 2016.
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Exhibit 6 Public Art Master Plan Survey Results Suggested Themes
As shown in Exhibit 6 above, many respondents recommended themes that tie to Augusta’s rich history. Many specifically cited
James Brown, Fort Gordon/military history, Augusta’s Civil Rights history and its general history as a southern destination as
fitting themes for future installations. Thirty-eight percent of respondents also suggested more abstract/contemporary themes for future developments to balance and contrast against the “look back” approach of historical installations. History and Contemporary were themes mentioned in framing the question. Unprompted by the question's wording, 15 percent and 14 percent suggested golf/sports and River/Canal themes, respectively. Other notable thematic ideas that were proposed include natural/environmental, Augusta’s growth in the tech-related industries, and religion.
Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to due to possibility of multiple answers per respondent.Source: CSL Public Arts Survey, 2016.
1%
4%
5%
6%
7%
14%
15%
38%
69%
Other
Religion
Tech/Cyber
Nature/Environment
Community
The River/Canal
Golf/Sports
Contemporary
History History•Augusta has a rich and long history from which to draw
themes for artworks
The River/Canal•Augusta has a river, and riverfront, but we don't seem to
utilize it effectively
Golf/Sports•Build on Augusta's brand as southern, hospitable, world-
renowned golfing reputation, and build on the golf car
manufacturing capital of the world
Contemporary•Contemporary offers nice modern contrast to the historic
foundation already present in architecture and historic
districts.
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It is also important to consider the community’s suggestions for the types and styles of public art they would wish to see in their neighborhoods, parks and other public spaces. Exhibit 7 on the following page summarizes respondents’ suggestions for potential forms of public art they wish to see in Augusta. Exhibit 7 Public Art Master Plan Survey Results Suggested Forms/Styles of Art A majority of respondents suggested murals (67 percent), sculptures (65 percent) and live performance areas (51 percent) for future public art projects. Thirty-six percent of respondents also suggested additional statue development in Augusta. Other suggestions included interactive installations, redecorated public amenities (such as park benches, bus stops, etc.), landscaping
enhancements, and tech-related/laser/light
displays, among other ideas.
Communities around the southeast and throughout
the United States have invested in producing and
creatively designing each of these suggested types
of projects, many of which are further analyzed in
the detailed case studies discussed herein. The
opportunity to combine sound, movement and other
aspects into more traditional installations is
increasingly common, and can greatly help to
establish more of an iconic aspect to art
installations.
Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to due to possibility of multiple answers per respondent.Source: CSL Public Arts Survey, 2016.
7%
3%
4%
7%
8%
36%
51%
65%
67%
Other
Tech/Projectors/Lasers
Landscaping
Redecorated Public Amenities
Interactive Installations
Statues
Performance Areas
Sculpture
Murals
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Finally, survey respondents were asked to suggest locations in Augusta for new public art development. A summary of these suggestions is presented in Exhibit 8.
Exhibit 8
Public Art Master Plan Survey Results
Suggested Locations for New Public Art Development
A significant 64 percent of survey respondents recommended more public art development in the downtown area (highlighted in red). Twenty-five percent of this 64 percent cited downtown in general as needing more public art, while 19 percent, 16 percent and 12 percent recommended installing public art at the Riverwalk, along Broad Street and near municipal buildings/schools/libraries, respectively. Many respondents who suggested downtown also went on to elaborate that areas like Broad Street and the Riverwalk are highly visible to visitors, and that more public art in these areas would be greatly beneficial to Augusta’s overall brand.
Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to due to possibility of multiple answers per respondent.Source: CSL Public Arts Survey, 2016.
2%
4%
7%
7%
16%
64%
Other
Canal/Trails
Neighborhoods
Parks
Gateways
Downtown
7%
3%
5%
5%
5%
7%
7%
8%
12%
12%
30%
Other
Calhoun Expressway
Walton Way
Laney Walker Blvd
Wheeler Road
Airport Area
I 20
Gordon Highway
Riverwatch Parkway
Washington Road Corridor
Gateways (did not cite specific location)
6%
1%
2%
3%
4%
6%
7%
12%
16%
19%
25%
Other
Lucy Laney Area/Laney Walker
Ellis Street
Reynolds Street
Green Street
Commons
University Area/Medical Center
Municipal Buildngs/Libraries/Arena/Schools
Broad Street
Riverwalk
Downtown (did not cite specific location)
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Sixteen percent of respondents cited major highway/roadway “gateways” as being ideal locations for future public art initiatives (highlighted in green). Thirty percent of this 16 percent suggested gateways without recommending specific locations. Many respondents suggested Washington Road Corridor (12 percent), Riverwatch Parkway (12 percent), Gordon Highway (eight percent), I-20 ( seven percent) and the vicinity around the Augusta Regional Airport (seven percent) as representing sensible sites for new public art. Many respondents also suggested investing in public art projects in Augusta’s parks and neighborhoods (7 percent for each, respectively), as well as along the Augusta Canal and the adjacent trail network (four percent). As noted previously, these survey findings helped guide specific plans for future public art development in the August River region. 3.2 Recreation and Parks Residential Survey CSL also administered a survey to over 25,000 residents of Augusta for focusing on public event potential, and including questions as to the development of public art that focused on potential themes, historical figures, natural amenities and/or other aspects
that should be reflected in future public art projects. Respondents were also asked questions as to locations within the community
that are well suited for future public art installations. In all, over 930 area residents responded to the survey. Using the qualitative
data that was provided by responses to the two questions, CSL has prepared the following word clouds.
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Exhibit 9 Recreation and Parks Local Resident Survey Results Suggestions for New Public Art Development in Augusta
As illustrated above, several themes and locations were frequently noted by responding Augusta residents. Common themes
that were proposed included tying future public art installations to history, the City’s African American heritage, James Brown,
golf, the river (and water), with some respondents adding suggestions for potential styles as well. Other ideas that were proposed
but mentioned less frequently included leveraging the military, sports, diversity, Lucy Laney, the City’s museums, and the City’s
Source: CSL Augusta Residents Survey, 2016.
Please describe any themes, historical figures, natural
amenities or other concepts you would like to see
reflected in public art.
Source: CSL Augusta Residents Survey, 2016.
Please describe any community locations you feel would
benefit from added public art.
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parks as potential themes for future public art works. This insight into desired themes, combined with data from the Public Art Master Plan survey, provides a significant foundation on which to develop recommendations presented later in this Plan. In regard to the areas that local residents felt would benefit most from added public art, a significant number cited downtown, South Augusta and Diamond Lakes Park. Many also highlighted Augusta’s Riverwalk, Augusta Common, Broad Street, Lake Olmstead and Gordon Highway in their responses. These locations are generally consistent with direction provided by respondents to the online Public Art Master Plan survey.
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4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE PUBLIC ART DEVELOPMENT The recommendations presented in this Public Art Master Plan are based on the extensive research summarized herein. These suggested initiatives and tactics incorporate the views of local Augusta area leadership, the input of over 930 local residents, and a careful review of the City’s existing public art. In addition, CSL conducted analysis of public art projects and programs in comparable markets across the country by contacting and interviewing arts-related entities, CVB’s, downtown authority organizations and other City representatives in over 15 different cities. This research, applied to the highly unique conditions that define the Augusta community, provides a foundation on which to develop recommendations for public art styles, themes and locations that would benefit community residents, improve the brand of the destination, and help in attracting visitors. As stated earlier, and reflected by the number of survey respondents who praised recent public art efforts, the Greater Augusta Arts Council understands the benefit of enriching the community with highly unique and authentic public art initiatives that demonstrate the City’s character and highlight its local artistic talent. They are now the local “champions” of public art, and they have embraced their role. It is clear that that the GAAC is not settling for a “status quo” agenda for development, but rather seeks to be highly proactive in its efforts. GAAC leadership has realized that the opportunities exist to accelerate the development of
public art works, to produce more unique and thought provoking designs and concepts, and to better educate the local community
about the benefits of public art.
Therefore, the ultimate goal of the recommendations presented herein is to complement and assist the GAAC by proposing and
prioritizing potential new public art project development concepts. Each of the concepts presented herein are elaborated on
using in-depth case studies detailing similar projects that have been undertaken in comparable markets from around the country.
CSL’s seven specific categories of recommendations are highlighted below.
1. Sculpture Gardens
2. Sculpture Trails
3. Monumental Installations
4. Installation Collections Tied to a Theme
5. Interactive Installations
6. Creative/Performance Spaces
7. Events and Festivals
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In many cases, the recommendations presented herein can be initiated and managed by the GAAC, but in many other instances, the City and various public or private organizations will have to be involved in funding and implementing these suggested projects. Section 5 of this Master Plan will explore these types of relationships, funding sources and other project management elements in greater detail. 4.1 Sculpture Gardens Consideration should be given to planning for a new Augusta sculpture garden. Such a project could create important green space, community event space, and would serve as an opportunity to create and build on a collection of higher-profile, larger scale public art. This type of garden or park could be considered as an outdoor museum, dedicated to the presentation of high quality sculptures and installations. Importantly, this type of collection would be highly accessible and visible to residents and visitors and would encourage foot traffic to a targeted area.
Downtown Augusta does already have a modest version of this type of development at Springfield Village Park, but local
stakeholders expressed a desire for a more significant concentration of sculptures in the area. The following case studies
showcase how large scale sculpture gardens can be developed and managed.
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Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden (Little Rock, Arkansas)
The Vogel Schwartz Sculpture Garden and Sculptural Promenade were
developed in 2004 to provide an aesthetic facelift to the downtown Little
Rock’s riverfront, as well as to showcase the city’s vibrant culture and
history. The Garden and Promenade, both located within Arkansas
River Park, feature over 75 sculptures that have a combined value of
over $2 million. The Garden is adjacent to Little Rock’s Statehouse
Convention Center and also features a botanical garden, an Eastern-
styled shrine, natural terraces and various walkways. The design
creates a more intimate space to view smaller works within the
Riverfront Park and is ideal for hosting receptions. The Garden is
privately funded for by the local Vogel Schwartz Foundation.
The Sculpture of the River Market committee, a local non-profit 501(c)3
entity, formed in 2007 to enhance and maintain the Promenade trail that
extends out of the Garden. Private donations and proceeds from the
annual Fine Art Sculpture Show and Sale fund procurement and
installation of new sculptures; these Show and Sales events are
sponsored by the National Sculptors Guild and feature the work of
sculptors from around the U.S. in addition to a variety of food offerings
and live music. The committee partners with the Guild to annually
procure its sculptures, which gives them access to the works of over 40
sculptors from around the U.S.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
The 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opened in 1988 adjacent to the
renowned Walker Art Center to unite two of Minnesota’s most recognized and
cherished resources – its scenic outdoors and its arts and culture. The
Garden features over 40 permanent sculpture as well as several temporary
installations that are changed out on an annual basis.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board owns the land, while the
privately owned Walker Art Center pays for the procurement, installation,
maintenance and landscaping for the sculptures (landscaping entails the six-
foot radius of grass surrounding each sculpture). The Parks and Rec Board
spends approximately $350,000 to $425,000 per year to pay for staffing,
maintenance, and utilities for the Garden. Its dedicated staff includes one full
time employee and three to four part time seasonal workers.
The Parks and Rec Department often rents out the grounds for private
weddings or banquets and makes moderate revenue from such events, but
officials state that the Garden’s expenses still far exceed its revenues. In
response to this, the Garden is undergoing a significant renovation in 2016
that will add areas that can be used for new types of event activity. The
Walker hosts two large events per year in the Garden: Rock the Garden, a
large outdoor concert with top tier musical acts, and the Art Center’s annual
fundraiser.
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As demonstrated in Little Rock and Minneapolis, sculpture gardens can be situated next to highly visited assets such as a convention center and/or art museum. However, it can be difficult in an urban area to create a footprint sufficient to accommodate a dedicated sculpture garden. Several markets therefore focus on locations at the edge of a downtown, or in more outlying locations. In Augusta, there is a new Cyber Range under construction on land owned by the State of Georgia, which is expected to be under the management of Augusta University in 2019. The location, which is approximately 17 acres in size, is situated across from the Springfield Village Park, a site dedicated to the history of the Springfield Community, an integral part of African American history in Georgia. We believe an opportunity exists to integrate a sculpture garden into the grounds of the Cyber Range with an investment into an art-inspired crossing across Reynolds between the Springfield Village Park and Cyber Range. With the local history expertise provided by Augusta University, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, and the greater community, the Sculpture Garden could create a major destination as an art-filled, culturally-imbued, green space in the heart of downtown Augusta. It has the potential to become a regional draw by integrating the history of the area into its design and by
enhancing it with a carefully curated sculpture trail and beautiful landscaping.
Exhibit 10
Potential New Garden Linkage Across Reynolds Street
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Other sites that could be considered include a potentially expanded area for the Common up to the Riverwalk, which could link the Sculpture Park to a Sculpture Trail. In addition, a partnership could be pursued with the Augusta Canal Authority to develop a canal trail and a large, finely landscaped urban green space that would link the historic Laney Walker area with the center of downtown (see potential concept below). By reaching an agreement with Atlanta Gas & Light, the owner of some of the land included in this potential trail and park, the city and GAAC could also designate the onsite Mother Trinity Church as a special events venue.
There is also privately owned land to the east of the Convention Center across James Brown Boulevard. However, this site is likely to be a highly valued commercial development location, and it may be difficult to justify a significant green space. More suburban locations could also be considered, however the ability to leverage foot traffic and non -local visitation can be more difficult in these areas. Other public art recommendations focused on neighborhood and park locations, discussed later in this section, would be a more appropriate response to the need for public art in these areas.
Potential Sculpture Garden Concept
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To supply product for this potential new Augusta Sculpture Garden, the Morris Museum of Art could partner with the GAAC to curate high quality sculpture from throughout the region and/or country, and the City’s Recreation and Parks Department could provide the labor to install and maintain these installations that would be either situated permanently or temporarily in the new Augusta Garden. These efforts could also be supported and funded with the help of national arts organizations such as Americans for the Arts (AMA), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and/or the National Sculptors Guild. Sculpture procurement through event activity could also be used. The Fine Art Sculpture Show and Sale in Little Rock both raises funds for the non-profit entity that manages the Vogel S. Schwartz Sculpture Garden and provides a channel to supply additional sculptures at the garden. Augusta’s own fine art auction and/or festival could be a GAAC-managed event that would invite sculptors from around the region or country to compete against one another, and a public and/or private vote on the best submitted piece (or pieces) could result in public art for a potential sculpture garden. It will also be important to plan for tastefully designed landscaping around the sculpture garden – this green space could even serve as an art piece in and of itself. Much of the labor required to hedge, mow and maintain this landscape could be provided by the Recreation and Parks Department, while installation of utilities (such as a sprinkler system, concrete pathways, poten tial
walls and/or dividers, in-ground electrical outlets for potential outdoor event activity) would be provided for by the city’s
Engineering Department.
As shown in the two analyzed markets, sculpture garden development in Augusta will likely require a significant amount of funding
for high quality sculptures and maintenance. Potential funding sources for such projects will be discussed further in Section 5.
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4.2 Sculpture Trails Opportunities exist in Augusta to enhance trail networks and develop linkages between some of its vital attractions and districts. Initiatives should be explored by the GAAC and the City to create a sizable sculpture trail, one that could span up to one mile and would feature anywhere between 20 to 40 high quality outdoor sculptures and art installations. This trail could connect many of the downtown’s primary attractions and guide pedestrians to the various trails that lead from the downtown, or it could be installed at a more remote region elsewhere in the city. In contrast with the purpose and typical settings of sculpture gardens, sculpture trails can offer pedestrians the opportunity to venture “off the beaten path” that would otherwise remain unexplored. The development of a sculpture “trail” or “walk” allows people to experience two of Augusta’s more recognizable assets – the arts and the outdoors. Such a trail would essentially be an open-air art gallery along a defined route with strategically developed sight corridors and views, and it could encourage outdoor exploration and visitation of less visited areas of the city.
Conversely, the trail could also follow and connect highly visible and accessible areas such as Broad Street and/or the Augusta
Riverwalk in downtown. Urban sculpture trails in these areas would offer engaging links to draw people along a walking path
through the area and encourage more pedestrians to explore downtown, thereby creating a more vibrant atmosphere.
The following pages demonstrate how sculpture trails have been successfully developed and managed in Sioux Falls, (SD),
Asheville, (NC) and Greenville, (SC).
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SculptureWalk (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
Currently in its 13th year, the SculptureWalk is a year-round,
outdoor art exhibit displayed throughout downtown Sioux Falls.
The exhibit has quickly grown from 10 to more than 50
sculptures. The sculptures, which are from 17 states and around
the world, represent traditional, modern, abstract and
representational art. Each sculpture has a plaque that details a
brief story behind the work and the name of the artist.
Under the program, entries are critiqued by the SculptureWalk
Selection Committee, which is comprised of visual artists and
local business and community leaders. Selections are ultimately
based on artistic merit, creativity, public safety, and durability in
an outdoor setting.
The sculptures are owned by the artists and loaned to the exhibit for one year. From May through September, the public can v ote for its
favorite sculpture, which is deemed the "People's Choice Award." That sculpture is purchased at the end of the exhibit year (up to $20,000)
for the city's permanent collection. One of the top five vote getters will be selected as the Best of Show Award. The Best of Show sculpture
may be purchased or awarded a $3,000 cash prize and receive special plaque recognition. The other four will be presented with Best of
Show II Awards and receive special framed award certificates/plaques. When a sculptor wins one Best of Show award or 3 Best of Show
II awards, he/she will be honored as a SculptureWalk Virtuoso Sculptor and be recognized with a framed certificate/plaque. All Virtuoso
Sculptors will receive special prominence status and Honorariums of $1,500 per year going forward. Additionally, SculptureWa lk currently
leases 17 sculptures around the city for one and two- year terms. Artists participating in the SculptureWalk also have the opportunity to
participate in other affiliated sculpture walk programs at a local university and hospital.
All sculptures are also aggressively promoted to the public for sale. SculptureWalk receives a 25 percent commission on any sculpture
sold and on any commissioned sculptures, except for the People’s Choice and Best of Show sculptures. Historically, approximately 25
percent of all sculptures have been purchased.
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Urban Trail (Asheville, North Carolina)
Initiated by the city of Ashville in 1991, the Urban Trail is a 1.7-mile long circular sculpture trail
that traverses through downtown Asheville. Thirty sculptures have been added since 1991,
with each of these featuring plaques that tell “mini stories” about Asheville in addition to the
artist responsible for the piece. Sculptures highlight the city’s history across five distinct time
periods as labeled by color coded symbols.
Most of the Trail’s installations, and its overall layout, were designed by drawing input from
public town hall discussions, and volunteers supplied much of the labor and funds that were
necessary to complete the trail between 1991 and 2002. The Trail is now managed by a sub-committee of the city’s Public Art and Cultural Commission,
whose primary job is now to advance the Trail by reviewing and approving/denying proposals for new public art additions to the Trail. Specific standouts
include the “Cossroads” (pictured above to the right), which symbolizes an old turn pike from the mid-1800’s that served as a primary thoroughfare for
farmers who would have their pigs and turkeys walk alongside with them as they rode in their wagons, and “On The Move”, an interactive spinning
wheel that makes different sounds reflective of the time period when spun.
Downtown Greenville (Greenville, South Carolina)
Greenville’s downtown includes over 50 of the city’s 70 public art installations.
This inventory includes both longstanding bronze statues as well as more modern,
abstract and contemporary works. A significant number of these installations are
situated along Greenville’s Main Street. These projects were completed on a case
by case basis, but representatives from the city’s Arts in Public Places
Commission noted that once public art reached a critical mass within their
community, private property owners around the community increasingly bought in
to the escalating public art trend by teaming up with artists and proposing projects
on their own properties.
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We recommend that planning for the development of an Augusta sculpture trail be initiated. It will be important to incorporate public input on the kinds of sculptures that should be placed and their appropriate location. This could be accomplished in a fashion similar to Asheville’s development of its Urban Trail, with town hall meetings and brainstorming sessions leading to the development of project priorities and a planned trail layout. Consideration should be given to developing the start of a trail in a highly visible area, such as a new sculpture garden, the Common, or elsewhere in downtown Augusta. The trail could then tie together various districts in the downtown area, along Broad Street and the Riverwalk. Exhibit 11 below illustrates a possible route that would traverse the downtown. Exhibit 11 Potential New Sculpture Trail Route in Downtown Augusta
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Additional trail development could take place along the Augusta Canal and continuing toward the scenic Lake Olmstead Park. Further, the trail should include multiple forms of art. For instance, Greenville, South Carolina’s Main Street features a combination of statues, sculptures, tiles/mosaics and murals, which help create a more eclectic and vibrant walking experience. Themes for the art installations could be very broad, reflecting artist’s interpretation of key historic, cultural, natural and commercial aspects unique to Augusta. A potential trail route and design is presented in the exhibit below. Exhibit 12 Potential New Sculpture Trail Along Augusta Canal
It will also be important to provide tastefully designed landscaping along the trail – this could include botanical features, benches,
and other public amenities. Installation and maintenance duties would be the responsibility of the City’s Engineering and
Recreation and Parks Departments, respectively. To ensure that a large and high quality inventory of 20 or more sculptures are
developed and installed along the potential new trail, the GAAC and City should devise a model that is similar to SculptureWalk
in Sioux Falls - an annual contest would serve as a primary supplier for the trail, in which local and national artists are incentivized
to participate due to the Trail’s capability as an outdoor showcase for their work.
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4.3 Monumental Installations
A monumental piece in Augusta would ideally be nationally recognized – it would serve as one of the City’s central identifiers, much like the Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park in Chicago or the “Love” sign in Philadelphia. The six-story baseball bat leaning against the historic Louisville Slugger building in downtown Louisville can be viewed as iconic and monumental. There are several “signature” installations in Augusta including the James Brown Statue and the Tower of Aspiration in Springfield Village Park, however no monumental, large-scale pieces exist in the market. To develop such an irreplaceable and highly identifiable asset, it can take first-rate artistic talent, a high profile location and a significant budget. The impacts, on destination brand, exposure and visitation, can be significant. In other communities, monumental installations are typically highly authentic, “one of a kind” projects that have the history and personality of their respective communities deeply integrated into their aesthetic and backstory, and their design can be spectacular and thought provoking. Examples with this degree of exceptionality were analyzed in Prague, Czech Republic,
Casper, (WY) and Scottsdale, (AZ).
The Head of Franz Kafka (Prague, Czech Republic)
Designed by Czech artist David Cerny and installed within one of Prague’s busiest shopping
centers in 2014, The Head of Franz Kafka (pictured left) is a 45-ton mirrored steel bust
comprised of 42 independently moving layers. The Head reshapes itself periodically throughout
the day, at times resembling the Head and other times resembling a formless array of silver
discs. The piece’s constant movement represents the personality of Franz Kafka, a famous 20-
century author known for his neuroses and continual feelings of self-doubt. This of type grand-
scale kinetic sculpture both captivates passerby and generates international publicity for its host
city. Costs for development and installation of the piece approximated $1.25 million.
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Confluence of Space and Time (Casper, Wyoming)
Representing the public art component of an extensive affordable housing
development project in Casper, Wyoming, the Confluence of Time and
Space (pictured right) was a partnered effort between the Wyoming
Community Development Authority (WCDA), the local Nicolaysen Art
Museum, the NEA’s Our Town funding program, and various local
neighborhoods. These stakeholders prioritized the establishment of a
sustainable public art project that would enhance the landscape and
character of the new adjacent housing complex while also integrating
various influences from the local community, geography and climate.
While the WCDA served as the primary financier for the housing project,
the Museum served as the primary manager of the public art aspect and invited 86 artists from around the country to propose p otential
project ideas. The winner, and resulting interactive installation, was inspired by the different historical and geological periods of the region
and acts as a large scale sundial. Rugged rock terrain, fossils, bones and indigenous carvings are showcased inside its tran sparent
exterior. Moreover, the installation features a staircase that leads patrons to a brief diagrammed history of the Earth (pictured left).
Project managers from the WCDA and NEA wanted to engage neighborhood residents to
give them ownership over the planning process and to integrate educational arts-based
programs for residents of all ages. The planning process itself became a hands-on creative
activity for the community. Since its construction, the commons area surrounding
Confluence of Time and Space hosts a plethora of arts-related events for the area’s youth,
and the neighboring Nicolaysen Art Museum has experienced significant increases in annual
attendance.
In all, the installation’s total project cost approximated $240,000, with the art itself comprising $115,000. The project was partially funded
by a $50,000 Our Town grant from the NEA.
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Jack Knife (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Built in 1992, the Jack Knife statue (pictured right) in Scottsdale is located in the middle
of its downtown’s Main Street and at the heart of the city’s Gallery District. The
installation was modeled after the city’s official seal (which depicts a cowboy riding a
bucking horse) and was made more angular to demonstrate the power and ferocity of
both the horse and the rider. The statue itself is surrounded by a small circular garden
that features cacti and other plant species that are native to Arizona, in addition to small
lights that light up the statue at night. As shown in the images to the right, the Jack
Knife is situated at the center of a roundabout of sidewalks and galleries, showcasing
it to the many pedestrians that traverse the downtown.
In total, Jack Knife cost approximately $81,000 to build and install, excluding
landscaping that surrounds the piece. Representatives from Scottsdale Arts, the city’s
primary public art entity, noted that this kind of project would likely cost $400,000 to do
today, adding that the statue was created by a local nationally known artist who
completed the work in part as a contribution to the community.
As shown by examples in Prague, Casper and Scottsdale, monumental installations can vary greatly depending on the community
they are in and the inspiration behind their development. At the same time, they do share several common traits: they are grand
in scale, eye-catching, and help establish a strong sense of place.
Regardless of what theme is chosen for a potential monumental piece in Augusta, it will be important to ensure that its scale,
location and presentation are large scale, influenced by both significant community input and artistic inspiration. Research results
clearly indicate that there are two to three themes that should be considered for monumental art development. For example, a
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likeness of James Brown already exists but may not fully capture a monumental component. However, a work influenced by an
abstract representation of his music and influences could be considered, symbolizing the soul, funk and gospel music that James
Brown created. These musical genres and the imprint that James Brown left on them have the potential to comprise elements of
an art piece that could be thought provoking, dynamic and extravagant. Perhaps the work could also feature a kinetic component,
similar to that of The Head of Franz Kafka in Prague. It is recommended that regardless of theme, an RFP for a nationally
recognized artist should be considered to better ensure an element of national and international exposure. There are several
sites in the City that likely represent the most appropriate locations for a project with this degree of visibility, including:
• The Broad Street Median
• Augusta Common or Riverwalk
• At strategically selected highway gateway locations
• Prominently featured within potential new sculpture garden and/or trail
A location on Broad Street would position the piece
in a highly accessible and visible area to those
walking through the downtown, however pedestrian
access would be difficult (see image of potential
concept to right). A location on an expanded
Common area or a location in a new sculpture
garden as described earlier in this section could
also be considered. Regardless, a highly public
location with significant public access will be
required.
Depending on the theme of the piece, the
Savannah River could represent a potentially
dramatic and visible site. Imagine a partially
submerged large-scale art piece that would peer Potential Monumental Installation Concept
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over the surface of the water at the passersby on the Augusta Riverwalk and expanded Common plaza discussed in the
Destination Development Plan. The installation could be temporary, with various pieces installed on a rotational basis, creating
an iconic and potentially kinetic aesthetic that could become a signature for Augusta.
The Savannah Rapids themselves could be considered as a theme for a monumental art piece, referencing the historic
significance of the Fall Line to the founding of Augusta. This is explained on GeorgiaInfo.
The Fall Line was very important in the historical growth of Georgia. Rivers in the Coastal Plain tend to be larger and
slow moving - making them navigable by large boats. But when the boats reached the Fall Line, they could go no
further, so trading posts developed along the Fall Line, where materials brought up from Coastal Plain rivers could be
traded for material from the Piedmont region. Four important cities grew from this development - Augusta (at the Fall
Line of the Savannah River), Milledgeville (at the Fall Line of the Oconee River), Macon (at the Fall Line of the
Ocmulgee River), and Columbus (at the Fall Line of the Chattahoochee River). Later, as industrialization progressed,
the same cities had the advantage of water power from the “Falls” where they were established. (Source: GeorgiaInfo,
February 15, 2017)
Working with the artistic community to create a significant piece that leverages the aesthetically engaging and historically
significant Savannah Rapids could be impactful in tying together cultural, historical, and nature-engagement tourism themes.
A monumental piece could also be placed at key “gateway” locations along major roadways that would signify entry into the
downtown area. As shown in the Public Art Master Plan survey results analysis, many respondents felt that Riverwatch Parkway
and Gordon Highway could greatly benefit from added public art.
Achieving a monumental and impactful piece of art for any community can be challenging, requiring funding, inspiration and
collaboration. This section has identified numerous concepts that could be considered. A thorough planning and funding effort
should be initiated with a goal of avoiding a “typical” art installation, and truly achieving a monumental and noteworthy piece of
art.
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4.4 Installations Tied to a Theme
The GAAC and should consider not only continuing, but building on the Art the Box concept in order to develop a themed public art program around a single widely-produced sculpture that could then be customized/painted and installed in different areas of the City. Many communities around the country have found this type of program to be a low cost method for developing exposure to public art, while inviting local businesses and non-profits to participate in and fund the development of uniquely painted sculptures within the community. Several comparable programs that were organized in Norfolk, (VA), Aiken, (GA), and New Bern, (NC) are described below and on the following pages.
Mermaids (Norfolk, Virginia)
Developed in 2000 by the city of Norfolk and a private benefactor, the
Mermaids sculpture project was a part of a re-branding and revitalization of
downtown Norfolk. The city sought the help of a local bronze sculptor to
mass produce 130 mermaid castings, after which local businesses from
around the area “adopted” each for $2,000.
Each work is the result of a partnership between a local artist and a local
sponsor, with each featuring different themes. For instance, the mermaid in
front of a bank is covered in coins, while another in front of a local bakery
features a culinary theme. A mobile app has also been developed that
allows pedestrians to seek out each mermaid sculpture and to learn the story
and influences behind each of them.
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Horseplay (Aiken, South Carolina)
Made possible by a partnership between the Aiken Center for the Arts and
United Way in 2002, the painted horses of Aiken, South Carolina were
developed decorated by professional artists from around the Carolinas and
Georgia as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the arts in the local
community. The thirty-one life-sized fiberglass horses were each
sponsored by local businesses, who were then responsible for choosing a
decorating artist. The sculptures dotted the city’s landscape for five months
and were then auctioned off at a gala, which raised over $250,000 for local
innovative art programs and arts-related scholarships. Today, many of the
horses can still be found in downtown Aiken, and the city and local artistic
community have leveraged their presence by developing activities and
media around these sculptures, such as scavenger hunts, poems and short
stories.
Bear Town Bears (New Bern, North Carolina)
In 2010, the Craven County Arts Council formed a partnership with the Swiss Bear
Downtown Corporation (New Bern’s entity for downtown development) to develop over
50 fiberglass, ceramic bears that were situated throughout the City of New Bern, North
Carolina. Local businesses sponsored and adopted each bear, and participated in a
year-long process that included selecting local artists to design the bear’s theme and
designating a display location for the bear. Today, 21 Bear Town Bears are featured
throughout downtown New Bern, with many of these in close proximity to highly visited
areas, such as the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.
Each local business paid $2,800 to adopt a bear, and each participating artist received $300 to paint them. Interestingly, the Craven County
Arts Council developed 2,000 24”x36” posters that now sell for $15 each.
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As demonstrated by these communities, developing a cost effective, themed public art installation program can encourage public and private partnerships and generate and awareness and excitement in the community towards public art. The GAAC should consider developing a similar program for Augusta at some point in the future. Many local stakeholders and residents alike suggested the idea of developing themed sculpture program similar to those run in New Bern, Norfolk and Aiken, and suggested the use of well-known figures such as James Brown, “Happy” robots, or famous professional golfers for various businesses to adopt and sponsor. As shown in the comparable markets, sponsorship fees and/or auctions sales generated by these sculptures would importantly serve as a potential fundraising source for the GAAC and the local arts scene. Other opportunities exist to create themed, community-wide public art installations, reflective of the successful Art the Box initiative. Going beyond this, GAAC representatives indicate that they would like to initiate a bus shelter redecoration/redevelopment program. This effort would potentially be tied to Augusta’s various neighborhoods, as each shelter would represent and be decorated with input from neighborhood residents. In all, 25-45 bus shelters situated around the City would be decorated. Importantly, this would help to spread the presence of public art to other areas of the community, and the GAAC has already taken an important step for the project by working with the
NEA to potentially receive a significant federal grant to help fund the initiative. Consideration should now be given to partnering
with several public and private entities, such as Augusta University, the Augusta CVB, the Downtown Development Authority,
and the various neighborhoods to develop themes for each of these bus shelters.
In addition, the GAAC has partnered with the golf car maker, Textron Specialized Vehicles to develop a prototype public seating
and bike rack installation made from the chassis of a golf car, which could easily be expanded upon throughout the City. The
roof of each stationary “golf car” installation could be outfitted with solar panels to power phone charging stations, and aside from
a bike rack, each piece could feature map displays and individually crafted artistic embellishments. By combining elements of
golf, art and technology, these installations would tie together themes from Augusta’s past, present and future and could lik ely
generate recognition on a national level.
Input for the bus shelter and golf car initiatives should be gathered through multiple channels of research, including email/online
surveys, in-person interviews, focus groups, town hall meetings, etc. The results of these input gathering efforts could then be
used to communicate creative design ideas to the artists who would be creating the installations. Using potential funding from
the NEA, the GAAC should issue an RFP for artists from around the southeastern United States to participate in the program.
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4.5 Interactive/Innovative Installations Public art can provide entertaining “hands-on” opportunities that can engage, educate and inspire residents and visitors. Installations that double as musical instruments, exercise equipment or interactive light shows are becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world, and with today’s internet and social media technologies, video and photos of these innovative works can quickly become viral. As such, this Plan strongly recommends the GAAC and other local stakeholder organizations prioritize the development of a set of interactive installations in Augusta that would engage and excite the community. Further, with funding for permanent interactive installations often difficult to secure, communities around the world have discovered the cost effectiveness of installing temporary interactive art installations. These “pop up” installations liven main streets, bring foot traffic back to long neglected areas, and pique the interest of residents and visitors. Moreover, temporary installations often represent a more timely approach to public art development, with less labor and less zoning/planning processes that go into their production, and they can provide commentary on very relevant current events or topics. To provide insight on the unique (and sometimes cost effective) approaches that some municipalities are taking with respect to
interactive/innovative public art development, CSL collected information from several temporary and permanent interactive public
art projects that have taken place in Covington (KY), Chattanooga (TN), St. Louis (MO), and Cernobbio, Italy. Opportunities to
apply these types of concepts to Augusta are also evaluated.
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Curb’d Parklets (Covington, Kentucky)
In 2015, Renaissance Covington (the downtown development agency of
Covington, Kentucky) partnered with People’s Liberty (an arts-related
philanthropic foundation from Cincinnati) to establish a temporary public art
program that would transform several parking spaces in front of local
downtown businesses into interactive art installations. Over the course of
multiple months, several workshops and “meet and greets” were held to
help connect local businesses interested in participating in the program with
prospective artists. In total, 11 pairings of artists and businesses were
formed and these teams worked together to design an interactive temporary
art concept.
Renaissance Covington then chose five winners among the 11 pairings and awarded these winning teams with $15,000 each to fund the
construction of their projects. These funds were provided for by the Haile Foundation, the parent organization of People’s Liberty. The
winning submissions included the “Wish Igloo” (pictured above) that invited passersby to walk inside and write their wishes on a note that
would hang along the inside wall, and a bike-powered movie theater (pictured above, right) that played classic silent films while viewers
powered the projector on stationary cycles.
Empathy Garden (Cernobbio, Italy)
Installed in the Central Pavilion of the Exhibition Centre of Villa Erba on Lake Como for three
days in 2014, the Empathy Garden was a centerpiece of one of Italy’s leading events on
advanced gardening. The Garden was used as an informal meeting/gathering space, an
educational tool that teaches about the importance of sustainable living, and an interactive
musical string section. These interactive, playable strings (pictured left) enveloped 800
different plants from 20 different plant species. The intent of the Garden was to symbolize
the harmony of the sensory experience – for example, depending on your location within
the room, the weather outside, and the time of day, the strings would play different sounds.
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City Museum (St. Louis, Missouri)
Housed inside the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company factory in
downtown St. Louis, the City Museum features a diverse inventory of interactive exhibits and
architecture made out of found objects. Bob Cassily, an internationally known sculptor,
developed the museum after purchasing the factory in 1993. His goal was to create an
immersive environment of sculpture and other art that would continually change and grow as
more found items are added to its collection.
A team of artisans constructed the museum from items and materials found throughout the
city of St. Louis. The Museum’s interactive exhibits are made from items such as old
chimneys, salvaged bridges, construction cranes, miles of tile, and abandoned planes. Local
officials estimate that the Museum attracted more than 700,000 visitors in 2010. The success
of the Museum a marquee tourist attraction has also led to significant economic revitalization
in the surrounding community, an area that once primarily consisted of abandoned and/or neglected properties.
Main Terrain Art Park (Chattanooga, Tennessee)
Opened in 2013, the Main Terrain Art Park (pictured left) in Chattanooga, Tennessee represented the
crowning piece of a city-led initiative to improve the livability and walkability in the underdeveloped
Southside area of town. In 2010, City leaders designated a 1.72-acre vacant parcel to convert into a
public “art and fitness” park that would provide green space for the nearby neighborhoods and extend
the experience of Main Street to the Southside. To assist in funding this project, which cost
approximately $1 million, Public Art Chattanooga and the local Lyndhurst Foundation partnered to
procure significant funding from the NEA’s Our Town program.
Public Art Chattanooga then issued an RFQ in 2011 and received over 60 responses. The winning
applicant worked closely with neighborhood leaders and local fitness advocates to establish a final design, and landscape architects from
around the area assisted greatly with the project. The end product comprises of three interactive towers that each feature a piece of a
connecting bridge. The wheels at the base of these towers can then be operated by pedestrians and can actually be incorporated into a
workout routine, as the towers are surrounded by a walking/running trail.
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As showcased in these case studies, public art projects can be interactive, recreational and captivating attractions. Using these
for conceptual direction, we recommend the following initiatives.
Art and Public Spaces
To raise awareness of the impact and benefits of public art, the GAAC
should consider developing a temporary installation program akin to the
“Curb’d Parklets” program in Covington, Kentucky. Due to this type of
endeavor’s relatively low project cost and duration, this should be
considered a very near term priority. The GAAC should partner with local
artists and arts organizations to develop the program, with additional
funding from private (or public) sources as needed.
Local businesses could partner with local and/or regional artists to develop
creative and engaging interactive installations, and the GAAC could select
winning designs from a field of applicants. These types of temporary “pop
up” installations should be considered for areas that have high existing
foot traffic, or are in need of activation/foot traffic (see image of potential
concept to right). Selected parking spaces and open areas in downtown,
Augusta Common and Augusta Riverwalk should be considered as testing
grounds for an initial program, and consideration should be given to
developing other pop-up installations in some of Augusta’s more
underused public areas, such as Diamond Lakes Regional Park, Lock and
Dam Park and/or Lake Olmstead Park.
Art and Physical Health
A focus on locations within and outside downtown could combine two key concepts proposed by a number of Public Art Master
Plan survey respondents – “interactive installations” and “redecorated public amenities”. For example, the GAAC should consider
contracting local artists to create interactive sculpture that could serve dual purposes as playground equipment, exercise
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equipment or bike racks. Locations near bike/hiking paths, walking trails and other areas frequented by the public should be
identified for this type of initiative, using the Main Terrain Art Park in Chattanooga as a large-scale example.
Music and Motion Interacting With Public Art
It will be important to consider incorporating innovative/interactive elements with various permanent art installations. Previous
recommendations discussed herein, such as developing sculpture gardens or trails, could include music components similar to
the “Empathy Garden” in Italy or “The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation” in West Palm Beach which features swings
that each play notes made by different instruments; also, the higher one swings the higher the note that is played.
Local stakeholders have noted that this type of project has been considered in the past, with some proposing a tie -in with the
James Brown Statue to add “piano” stepping stones that would create music as pedestrians walk toward his likeness on Broad
Street. It is highly recommended that the GAAC and other local leaders consider a type of dynamic public art piece that would
include a sensory experience in a highly visible/highly frequented area such as downtown.
In addition, and as previously noted, installations such as
“The Swings: An Exercise in Musical Cooperation” in
West Palm Beach, the Main Terrain Art Park in
Chattanooga feature interactive and kinetic components
that provide passersby with unique opportunities to
engage or play with. The GAAC and the Recreation and
Parks Department should consider the addition of a
“swing instrument”, a kinetic sculpture that can be rotated
by the turn of a wheel, or other similar concepts for
outdoor recreation areas such as Diamond Lakes Park,
Lake Olmstead Park and/or Lock and Dam Park (see
image of potential concept to left).
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Public Art and the Entertainment Experience
Opportunities should be explored to develop a marquee entertainment venue/attraction with key elements of public art, similar to
the City Museum in St. Louis. With its widespread appeal, this new venue would produce the type of visitor industry buzz that
generates noticeable economic and quality of life benefits for the area’s population, arts scene and visitor industry. There is a
substantial inventory of vacant buildings throughout downtown and South Augusta that could serve as a venue for such an
attraction. Consideration should be given to working with local building owners, arts groups, funding entities, Visit Augusta and
other stakeholders to explore the development of an interactive, themed art experience in or near these areas.
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4.6 Designated Arts Areas and Spaces
To foster an emerging arts scene, consideration should be given to development of a designated space or neighborhood for
artists to work, collaborate and present their works. These multi-use spaces can house studio, gallery, performing arts, banquet
and other functions, sometimes simultaneously. The re-use of the 600 Broad Building demonstrates the progressive steps being
taken in Augusta to recognize the local talent and arts community, and opportunities exist to incorporate concepts that other
municipalities around the country have taken to increasingly expand the physical presence of the arts community. This can
include designating vacant buildings or even districts for creative collaboration or performances. Moreover, these types of spaces
often host eclectic event activity or serve as nightlife venues, representing an opportunity to enhance the vibrancy in some of
Augusta’s less visited downtown areas.
Successful introductions of this kind of collaborative space and/or district were researched in Dubuque, (IA) and Norfolk, (VA)
and summarized on the following pages.
Arts in the District (Dubuque, Iowa)
With an extensive inventory of vacant and underutilized industrial spaces along its Mississippi
River waterfront, the city of Dubuque set out to repurpose some of this historic district’s buildings
into arts- and culture-related spaces that could support the growing creative community in the
area. The Arts in the District project (pictured left) comprised of significant renovations of
interiors and exteriors of three vacant buildings along the River and was co-led by the city and
Dubuque Main Street (a non-profit committed to downtown area development). The team
brought in experts on historic preservation, including historic rehabilitation company Gronen
Restoration, architecture firm Jeffrey Morton Associates, and Artspace, a nonprofit organization
that assists communities and property owners with arts initiatives.
Organizers developed programming for the space and recruited a series of events and exhibitions that drew a diverse, year-round audience
to the District. A national request-for-proposals drew an impressive roster of artists, proposed events, festivals, installations, and
exhibitions. As shown in the pictures above, event activity can range from quiet, intimate string orchestras to interpretive dance
performances.
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NEON District (Norfolk, Virginia)
To revitalize a neighborhood just outside of downtown Norfolk that
encompassed the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Harrison Opera House,
the city of Norfolk re-zoned substantial portions of the area to encourage the
development of arts-related businesses and renamed it the “NEON District”
in 2013 (pictured right). The city’s Downtown Council, the managing entity of
the downtown’s Business Improvement District, also supplied a significant
amount of funding to businesses that re-located to the district, offering up to
$20,000 to individual galleries and/or creative spaces that needed assistance
with interior build outs (the Council is given $120,000 for these types of grants,
which are generally reserved for downtown businesses). Anchored by the Art
Museum and Opera House, NEON, or New Energy of Norfolk, is now home
to a wide-ranging array of arts-related shops, performance venues and clubs
such as Glass Wheel Studio, WorkRelease and Push Comedy Club.
Today, the Neon District is marketed and managed by a designated staff person in the Downtown Council’s office, and $15,000 per year
is dedicated to a murals program while an additional $15,000 is used for producing events. The murals program has helped to brand the
area, with the walls of strategic “gateway” businesses on the border of the District selected for lively, large scale murals. Approximately
three murals are created in the District per year ($5,000 each). A minimal amount of the $15,000 in event funding is used sporadically to
pay for equipment used small/informal acts that play in a central public plaza. The fund is primarily used to pay for the NEON Festival, a
four-day celebration of “energy and light”.
The city of Augusta, the Downtown Development Authority and the Greater Augusta Arts Council should build on the positive
steps taken by the Regional Collaboration at 600 Broad and consider leveraging it as a headpiece for a downtown “Arts and
Culture District”. This area of the downtown also features the soon-to-be-opened Miller Theater, the Imperial Theatre, and
(potentially) the Morris Museum of Art. Exhibit 13 defines the potential geographic location of such a district.
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Exhibit 13 Potential New Arts and Culture District in Downtown
To encourage arts-related investment in this district, the City, GAAC, DDA and other stakeholders should work to procure and
reserve a dedicated source of funds to assist development of a concentrated area in downtown for multi-use arts related venues.
Specific types of assistance could include façade improvement and build out of selected vacant properties, operational support,
marketing and event support and related efforts. A murals program similar to the one in Norfolk’s NEON District should also be
considered to better distinguish this area and make it highly known to passersby that they are entering a signature arts district.
It is important to note, however, the Artists Row previously established in downtown Augusta in the 1990’s to provide artists and
gallery owners with subsidies to keep their business afloat in Augusta, has not been continued. To be successful, it will be
important to create a diverse community of arts-related businesses and functions with appeal to a cross section of the community.
The multi-use strengths of the projects described above in Dubuque and Norfolk serve as useful examples.
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Miller Theater (opens Fall 2017)
Morris Museum (TBD)
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4.7 Events and Festivals
Significant potential exists for the GAAC and local leadership to grow existing arts-related events or develop entirely new arts-
related festivals. Events and festivals represent an opportunity to more strongly tie Augusta’s brand with arts and culture, attract
spending from out of town visitors, and act as a fundraising mechanism for arts-related organizations in the community.
Many stakeholders and survey respondents recommended the development of a more high-end fine arts festival, while others
suggested developing an art auction that would raise funds for the GAAC and other local art entities. To better define these types
of concepts, the case studies presented below and on the following pages present valuable insight into arts event development.
Art Prize (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Art Prize is an international art competition held across the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, with its
seventh annual event held in October of 2015. The event was started and managed by Art Prize, a
501(c)3 non-profit entity. Marketing and advertising is funded and managed by Visit Grand Rapids,
the city’s local convention and visitor’s bureau. The event heavily involves the local commu nity,
featuring over 800 volunteers from around the area, totaling 13,000 total man hours. Two grand
prize winners each receive $200,000, while several runners-up receive $20,000 each. The event
was privately developed and operates with a significant production budget.
Attracting 1,500 competitors from 45 states and 47 countries, and over 225,000 attendees per year,
the event generates over $22 million in total new economic output for Grand Rapids. In recent
years, the event has incorporated a matchmaking software that pairs businesses in downtown
Grand Rapids with participating artists to efficiently secure location’s temporary installations.
Notably, many sculptures that were created in the downtown for the event have since been
purchased by communities in western Michigan and installed in various public spaces.
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Finding Time (Columbus, Ohio)
Championed by a board member of the Columbus Arts
Commission (serving as a professor at Ohio State
University) Finding Time was an event designed to
educate the people of Columbus about the importance
and capabilities of public art. Thirteen temporary public
art installations based on the theme of “time” were set up
across the 360 acres that comprise downtown Columbus,
with over 50 artists contributing to their development. Of
note, these artists freely began to work together to design
and complete projects; and these organic interactions
transformed many of the installations into more
imaginative and engaging art pieces. To help attract top
talent, the Arts Commission solicited the services of the
local art museum to curate artists.
Finding Time was primarily organized by the Columbus Arts Commission and the Ohio State Art Department, though other local
organizations such as CID (Crossroads/Discovery Special Improvement District), the city, the local art museum and others played a
significant role in organizing and managing the event. It was primarily funded by grants from Ohio State ($60,000) and the NEA Our Town
program ($150,000), while the CID supplied some ancillary funding and served as the primary “quarterback” for selecting locations for the
public art exhibits and organizing assistance of the city’s public works department. Fundraising for the event took place over 30 months
between 2010 and 2012.
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Canal Convergence (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Developed by Scottsdale Arts, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the
primary coordinator for the arts in Scottsdale, Canal Convergence (pictured left) is a
free public event that highlights the importance of sustainability through temporary
art installations. The event’s activity is primarily concentrated around the Arizona
Canal, which bisects downtown Scottsdale. Since the event’s first year in 2010, ten
to 15 temporary installations designed by nationally recognized artists are set up
around the Canal, and the event attracted approximately 38,400 total attendees in
2016, 50 percent of which were from outside of Scottsdale. The event costs around
$250,000 to organize and manage, and Scottsdale Arts representatives indicated
that they would like additional funding to attract the participation of even more well-
known artists. The event also features live music, hands-on family friendly activities
and beer, food and wine gardens. Notably, the event has grown from two to four
days since 2010.
With existing art-related events such as the GAAC’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival and the more recently developed
Westobou Festival, Augusta already has a strong inventory of events that tie its brand to arts and culture. Going further,
opportunity exists to potentially develop these events and/or develop new events that would advocate and fundraise for public art
programs in Augusta.
The GAAC should collaborate with other local and non-local organizations to develop selected event aspects that have been
successfully introduced in Grand Rapids, Columbus, Scottsdale and Providence. Some potential event elements to consider are
described below.
• Citywide temporary public art installations– Issue a call to artists from around the region or country to participate in an event
similar to Art Prize in Grand Rapids and/or Finding Time in Columbus in which artists would be given several weeks to develop
and install large scale public art installations throughout Augusta. A weeklong public event that also includes food and live
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music could then be held as the artists finish their works, allowing them to engage with community members and educate
them about their work and influences.
• Develop an educational component – Invite the participation of schools and colleges from around Richmond County or the
state of Georgia offering workshops or seminars with the event’s participating artists.
• Include amateur event – Invite local or regional artists to create and showcase culturally inspired art. This could include a
competitive component that would invite the general public to vote on winning entries, and the winning submissions could be
installed permanently or temporarily at a location within the Augusta River Region.
• Create signature social media marketing campaign – Help generate word of mouth buzz via social media by uploading pictures
of featured artwork, or the biographies of the attending artists.
• Incorporate laser/light shows and technology - Consider recruiting the assistance of TheClubhou.se or other agents from the
City’s growing tech sector to incorporate light and/or laser show dynamics with existing arts events or new public art-related
events.
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4.8 Indoor Installations in Public Buildings
The creative place-making process should not be limited to outdoor public spaces. The City of Augusta features many highly
visited public buildings, such as the Municipal Building, judicial system buildings, public libraries, recreation centers, police and
fire stations, and public transit hubs, among others. Imbuing these locations that are used in daily life by residents, business
owners, and visitors with artwork will bring a vibrancy and uniqueness of character to Augusta at a deeper level of daily
experience.
Such programs have been used by many U.S. cities with strong arts and culture reputations. New Orleans uses part of its
Percent for Art Program, in which 1% of eligible municipal capital bonds are allocated to the Arts Council, to administer their
“Direct Purchase” program. This program distributes public artwork to city-operated facilities such as City Hall, the municipal
court buildings, and police and fire stations. Artwork is purchased and displayed in places where the city interacts with citizens
on a day-to -day basis.
Further, the GAAC and city leadership should prioritize adding interior public art to buildings that are highly frequented by visitors
from out of town, such as the Augusta Convention Center or some of the City’s larger hotels. Some examples of interior
convention center public art installations are presented below.
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As shown, convention centers throughout the country are using public art within their facilities to create a link to their destination.
These efforts also focus on creating pieces that are interactive and engaging.
Incorporating public art into public interior spaces can be challenging, both from the perspective of cost and the process of
selecting an artist and theme. Consideration should be given to use of public/private sector partnerships for funding. For example,
the Owensboro Convention Center in Kentucky entered into a lifelong sponsorship agreement with a local insurance company to
add a 157-piece glass installation that hangs from the Center’s lobby ceiling.
An effort should also be made to secure a regular fund for the purchase of artwork by the City for its indoor spaces, with a
yearly, semiannual or even quarterly call for submissions by local artists to bring the work of the local visual art scene into
highly used municipal buildings.
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5.0 POTENTIAL COST, PRIORITIZATION AND PLANNING ISSUES
We have considered the primary recommended public art concepts presented herein from the perspective of conceptual costs
and project timing, and have evaluated broad opportunities to generate funding for these initiatives.
Project Costs
The conceptual project costs are based on our experience with other similar projects around the country. Funding options are
based on our experience in other markets with respect to major public project financing, discussions with individuals experienced
in financing aspects unique to Augusta and Georgia, and feedback from those local stakeholders that participated in the Public
Art Master Plan survey.
1) Sculpture garden development – Developing a full-fledged sculpture garden that would feature between 20 to 30
installations would likely cost $1 million to $2 million to obtain and install the sculptures, and $100,000 to $200,000 would
likely be needed for annual maintenance, landscaping, etc. This does not include land acquisition and preparations. As
discussed herein, public art events and/or auctions could serve as cost effective sources of funds for such a development.
2) Sculpture trail development – Depending on its total length, a sculpture trail may run similar costs for development as a
potential sculpture garden. Yet, the development of such a trail can be a slower, more incremental process. Creating a
geographical plan for a potential trail in the near term will be important and prioritizing gradual additions of sculpture would
be a sensible approach to this type of project.
3) Monumental installation(s) – As demonstrated by the marquee installations described herein, the development of a highly
identifiable signature art piece would likely cost between $300,000 and $500,000 per installation.
4) Public art program tied to a theme – Programs that follow the lead of Art the Box and the potential upcoming bus shelter
project represent cost effective approaches to raise awareness and funds for public art. We estimate that programs that
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involve mass producing a single type of sculpture for the purpose of customization by local entities can cost $50,000 to
$100,000 upfront, and later generate $150,000 to $200,000 in revenues from adoption fees and/or auction sales.
5) Interactive/innovative installations – Costs for an interactive art installation could widely vary depending on preference for
a temporary or permanent installation. In addition, costs for this type of interactive installation could be included in the
costs noted above for sculpture garden and sculpture trail development. Lower scale, broadly distributed projects
throughout the City could include re-decorated bike racks or installations that double as exercise equipment; with potential
costs of $10,000 to $25,000 per project. A larger scale development such as the Main Terrain Art Park in Chattanooga or
the House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe will likely run $1.0 million to $2.0 million, and should likely be considered a long
term priority.
6) Arts venue/district creation – Project costs for the creation of a dedicated multi-use arts venue as exists in Dubuque and
Norfolk can be difficult to assess. It will be necessary to identify a suitable facility, lease or acquire the venue, and invest
necessary capital in developing the types of studio, gallery, performance and event space suitable for the community. .
Additionally, oversight of the facility must be well planned to ensure it is staffed and open to the public a majority of every
day. We suggest that additional community planning for such a venue commence in the near term. The placement of
such a venue in a broader arts district should be a primary development goal. Helping to support such an arts district
through a specialized marketing campaign, the formation of a murals program, and a moderate amount of economic
incentives to assist the re-location of arts-related businesses could cost between $20,000 to $50,000 annually.
7) Event/festival growth and/or development – We suggest further evaluation of opportunities to supplement existing events,
and/or develop a new event or events that can be used to both acquire art pieces and fund-raise for the arts community.
Such events have been successful in markets such as Sioux Falls and Little Rock. We suggest budgeting cost range of
$50,000 to $100,000 for securing artists to work on temporary installations throughout the City, prize money for an amateur
competition, and various administrative costs.
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Project Prioritization
We have also developed a general timing outline for the various projects recommended herein. The scheduling is conceptual
in nature, but provides an indication of near versus long term priorities for destination asset development.
Our assessment focuses on three time periods: the next two years, years three to five, and years five to ten. For each time
period, we discuss the types of the public art project planning that should be undertaken, and the asset construction/development
that should take place.
• The next two years should focus on extensive planning for sculpture trail and sculpture garden developments. Site
selection and acquisition efforts should proceed, and a collaborative partnership should be developed with the University,
City, arts organizations, Davidson Fine Arts School, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, benefactors and other key
stakeholders. During the first two years, it is also highly recommended to proceed with the previously discussed bus
shelter initiative, which would thematically tie 25-45 local bus shelters with the various neighborhoods throughout Augusta.
A system for saving funds generated for these long-term projects via sponsored theme installations, art festival auctions,
and a possible percent for art program should be created and secured. While the GAAC is able to apply for grants to fund
projects year to year, it is more complicated to store funds generated for a 6-10 year goal. We recommend a dedicated
fund be established either via the City or the GAAC.
There is existing funding via SPLOST 7 to enhance gateways into Augusta with monumental sculptures. Action should
be taken now by the GAAC via its Public Art Advisory Panel to recommend sites for Monumental Gateway Sculptures and
work with landowners and developers to plan for the installations.
In addition, the GAAC should work with the City of Augusta to create a program to regularly place indoor artwork from
local artists in public facilities, as in the example from New Orleans’ Direct Purchase program.
Efforts to contract with the artist community for the development of both temporary installations and installations that can
serve as exercise/playground equipment, bike racks and other public uses should be initiated. Further, the GAAC should
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procure funding for a project it is currently proposing to create public art seating and bike rack installations made from the
chassis of golf cars. These installations should be developed and also leveraged for sponsorship opportunities to raise
funds for the GAAC.
Finally, the planning for a new/expanded arts related event should be initiated. The event should include a competitive
component, an auction feature and other elements to be determined during this planning effort. Key examples of nationally
successful events were presented previously in this Plan.
• In years three to five, various planning initiatives should continue, and physical procurement/development of various
installations should proceed. The sculpture trail and sculpture garden should each be planned and landscaped
appropriately, and they should each feature a notable quantity of installations. Moreover, the GAAC should pursue the
temporary interactive installations concept and partner with the other stakeholders and various local businesses to assist
in its development. The securing of a site in the newly defined Art and Culture District to create a studio, gallery,
performance and event space should be undertaken. Depending on available funding, this project should be initiated
during this period. The GAAC, City and key stakeholders could also begin a re-branding effort for the district that
encompasses the Miller, Imperial Theatre, 600 Broad and History Museum, and market the area as an emerging arts
district. Funding should be reserved to create murals and other installations in this district.
Further, in the vein of the model run in Aiken, Norfolk and New Bern, the GAAC should expand on the mass-produced
signature golf car as public art seating and bike rack project, using Textron Specialized Vehicles as the fabricator, and
seek local businesses and organizations as sponsors. These “adoption” proceeds would increase the revenues for future
public art initiatives.
With significant funding required and the proposed T-SPLOST renovations of Broad Street in 2020, the initial planning for
a downtown monumental art piece can wait until the year three to five period. The process for determining the site, theme,
artist and other key elements should begin. A public and private sector funding initiative should also begin.
• In years six to ten, investment in the sculpture garden and trail concepts should continue, while funds accumulated through
events, installation sponsorships and other various funding mechanisms should continue to supp ort the evolution and
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maintenance of these assets. Investment in significant pieces that feature light, sound, and kinetic components should
be a priority. The process should continue of installing smaller scale interactive sculpture that feature motion, exercise
and/or musical components and these should be installed in strategic locations within neighborhood pocket parks, Lock
and Dam Park, Diamond Lakes Park, Lake Olmstead Park, and areas with heavy foot traffic.
The implementation of the downtown monumental art installation should take place during this period. Further, with
assistance from the Augusta Economic Development Authority and other appropriate organizations, the GAAC should
consider a large-scale art/entertainment venue with a national partner that could reflect a unique art-inspired attraction
that would generate visitation and national buzz for Augusta.
Project Management
As stated in the MOU between the City of Augusta and the GAAC, the Council is the designated Public Art Agency for the City of
Augusta. All decisions made on public art projects will be reviewed and voted on by the Public Art Advisory Panel to guide the
Arts Council in executing these projects. For each of these recommended projects, it will be vital to carefully consider site, project
team and community feedback to develop public art that will have the strongest positive impact for the City. Important elements
to consider on a project by project basis include:
• Site Location - To ensure ideal site selection for a given work, the GAAC and others involved in the project should carefully
research the site and communicate with audiences that use or pass the site. A public artwork can have greater impact if
its design takes into account the site, its history, the traffic, the surrounding environment, and the characteristics of its
setting.
• Idea Development and Community Engagement – The survey results and comparable case study findings included herein
should serve as helpful tools to develop creative ideas for public art in Augusta. Going forward, it is important to have a
true understanding of both the history and current self-identity of each neighborhood where a public art piece is proposed
for installation. It would be wise to meet with neighborhood members and leaders before any work is done to gain
knowledge, guide artists on the works they create and ensure community support and enjoyment of the pieces. We
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recommend tapping the expertise of the Masters of Public Administration program at Augusta University for assistance
with this.
• Fabrication and Installation – For many of the recommended projects contained herein, it will be important to engage a
team of professionals from design, engineering, lighting, site excavation, and construction and installation backgrounds.
Many large scale projects often include components beyond the installation, including lighting effects or landscaped
features that require the expertise of highly skilled experts. A significant portion of these roles can likely be filled by local
individuals, and it is recommended to prioritize the hiring of local talent before recruiting non-local entities.
• Maintenance – A substantial number of local stakeholders noted that many of Augusta’s past public art projects have
suffered from a lack of maintenance after they are completed. Permanent installations must be cared for continually,
which includes cleaning, repairing and restoring duties. It is recommended that the Downtown Development Authority,
the Recreation and Parks Department or other appropriate entities (existing or newly created) receive additional funding
and labor to ensure that future installations are properly cared for.
Project Funding
We have not conducted a detailed funding analysis, but have presented broad areas of funding that should be considered for
future projects. As discussed, the costs for many of these projects can be significant. In addition, several concepts will require
on-going operating and marketing resources.
SPLOST Funding
One million dollars in SPLOST “Quality of Life” funding is already reserved for installing public art at select highway gateway
locations, but more funding is recommended for future projects discussed herein. To better fund several of the projects that
should be prioritized for the long term, consideration should be given to reserving up to $2.0 million from the next SPLOST
program in 2020.
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Federal/State Funding
Several of the comparable projects showcased throughout this document were substantially funded by the National Endowment
for the Arts’ Our Town Program. The Our Town program can offer anywhere from $50,000 to $200,000 for a given project. The
NEA also offers several other grant programs that can offer anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000, depending on the type of project
being planned. Concurrent to the preparation of this Plan, the GAAC had filed an application to receive NEA funding for the
previously discussed neighborhoods/bus shelters public art concept. The GAAC and local leadership should continue to pursue
these types of partnerships with the NEA and other national arts-related entities.
The GAAC currently applies yearly for partner grants from the Georgia Council for the Arts. GAAC should offer assistance to
local arts non-profits, schools, libraries, and university groups for the facilitation of project grants on a project by project basis.
GCA can supply up to $7,000 for given projects, which could help fund some of the mid-term initiatives discussed herein, such
as the development of an Arts and Culture District through mural commissions, pop-up performances, or artwork in indoor
public facilities.
Percent for Art Programs
“Percent for Art” programs have helped to greatly accelerate the growth of public art programs in communities such as Charlotte,
North Carolina, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Athens, Georgia. In these programs, one percent of every dollar spent on capital projects
in the City must go toward funding public art development. Capital projects often include public buildings, parks, libraries,
police/fire stations, street scape improvements, airport construction projects, neighborhood improvement efforts, etc. For
example, this model generates $1.5 million to $2.0 million per year for Scottsdale Art’s Capital Projects program, in additio n to
$100,000 to $150,000 used per year for maintenance of existing installations.
Local Private Funding
The GAAC should build on the interest in Public Art shown by such local philanthropies as the Porter Fleming Foundation to he lp
local artists apply for grants to complete public art projects that align with this Plan and the desires of the community.
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Also, many communities throughout the country employ percent for art programs for private projects. These programs either
require or ask private developers to 1) fund a public art project on their site or elsewhere in the community that is of equal value
to one percent of their private project cost, or 2) contribute one percent of their total project cost to a pooled public art fund. For
this type of program to be effective in Augusta, the GAAC would need to work with the Augusta Economic Development Authority,
Downtown Development Authority, Augusta Tomorrow, and the Chamber of Commerce to educate developers about the
importance of investing in the City’s public art program. These efforts should include presentations that communicate how the
presence of public art in a community can serve as a representation of its quality and vitality, thereby leading to increased property
values.
For instance, Scottsdale has a private percent for art program that requires private developers to invest one percent of the funds
invested in development/redevelopment projects into public art works that are installed on their site or elsewhere in the
community. This program’s budget can vary depending on the number of private developments in a given year, but public art
officials indicate that it can range from $500,000 to $1.0 million annually. According to local representatives, a significant majority
of private developers elect to invest in the City’s pooled public art fund instead of an individual project.
Other Sources of Funding
The GAAC should continue its efforts to acquire donations from private foundations and various public entities, and the broader
solutions to fundraising discussed herein should be strongly considered to help raise funds for long term public art initiatives, for
which a long-term savings mechanism must be created. Sponsorship fees, event/festival revenues and percentage of sales
proceeds from art auctions could greatly increase the GAAC’s annual revenue figures and would in turn provide more resources
to acquire higher quality talent, retain and recruit arts-related businesses to Augusta, develop larger events and procure high end
temporary or permanent installations.
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
2017 - Engineering Maintenance F-350
Department:Central Services Department - Fleet Management Division
Department:Central Services Department - Fleet Management Division
Caption:Motion to approve the replacement of one Ford F-350, Dual Rear
Wheel (DRW), truck for Engineering Maintenance from Fleet
Capital Outlay for 2017. (Approved by Administrative Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:In August 2016 an employee of Engineering Department,
Engineering Maintenance Division put gasoline in a Ford F-350
(DRW). This truck had a diesel engine. The employee then drove
the vehicle from the gas station to the Engineering Maintenance
Division at Tobacco Road, causing damage to the engine. A repair
estimate is attached for review. The truck, a 2001 Ford F-350,
DRW, had 192,925 miles and was 15 years old.
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 four vendors (see attached
tab sheet) with the following results for bid 16-190: (1)Allan Vigil
Ford = $40,422.00; (2) Fairway Ford = $40,745.40; (3) Gerald
Jones Ford = $40,215.00 and Ben Mynatt Chevrolet was non-
compliant.
Financial Impact:The Ford F-350, DRW cost is $40,215.00 from 2017 Capital
Outlay – Fleet Management.
Alternatives:(1) Approve the request; (2) Do not approve the request
Recommendation:Approve the replacement of one F-350, DRW from Gerald Jones
Ford for $40,215.00 and declare the replaced F-350 surplus and to
be sold at auction.
Funds are Available Cover Memo
in the Following
Accounts:Fleet Capital Outlay: 272-01-6440/5422210
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Invitation To Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Friday, June 17, 2016 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #16-188 9,500 GVW Series Pickup Trucks for Augusta Fleet Department
Bid Item #16-190 11,000 GVW Series Pickup Trucks for Augusta Fleet Department
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
535 Telfair Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Bid documents may be viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. Bid
documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room
605, Augusta, GA 30901. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA
Procurement Department.
All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to
procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Friday, June 3, 2016 @
5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of
contract with the successful bidder.
Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall
include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and
conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including,
but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and
any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the
bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such
material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the
Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the
outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the
Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the
bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016
Metro Courier May 18, 2016
OFFICIAL
Vendors
Gerald Jones Ford
3480 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Allan Vigil Ford
6790 Mt. Zion Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260
Fairway of Augusta
4333 Washingotn Rd
Evans, GA 30809
Ben Mynatt Chevolet
281 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027
Attachment B YES YES YES YES
E-Verify Number 933751 94460 689647 NO
SAVE Form YES YES YES YES
5.01 Fullsize Truck, Rg Cab
2 wheel drive $31,513.00 $30,253.00 $32,039.00 Non-Compliant
5.02 Fullsize Truck, Rg Cab
4 wheel drive $32,850.00 $31,626.00 $25,176.00
5.03 Fullsize Truck, Reg Cab
2 wheel drive $34,221.00 $32,935.00 $31,805.00
5.04 Fullsize Truck, Reg Cab
4 wheel drive $35,553.00 $34,194.00 $35,505.00
5.05 Fullsize Truck, Ext Cab
2 wheel drive, 4 doors $33,837.00 $32,632.00 $31,637.00
5.06 Fullsize Truck, Ext Cab
4 wheels door, 4 doors $35,169.00 $33,896.00 $35,137.00
5.07 Fullsize Truck, Ext Cab $36,544.00 $35,199.00 $35,238.00
5.08 Fullsize Truck, Ext Cab $39,030.00 $36,439.00 $38,530.00
5.09 Fullsize Truck, Crew Cab $34,990.00 $33,688.00 $32,543.00
5.10 Fullsize Truck, Crew Cab, 4 drs $36,222.00 $34,952.00 $36,643.00
5.11 Fullsize Truck, Crew Cab, 4 drs $37,697.00 $36,280.00 $35,144.00
5.12 Fullsize Truck, Crew Cab, 4 drs $39,030.00 $37,594.00 $39,140.00
5.13 Gasoline Engine, min 6.2L N/C -$7,606.00 -$7,650.00
5.14 Heavy Duty Tow STANDARD N/A STANDARD
5.15 Heavy Duty Tow Package $115.00 $120.00 $148.00
5.16 Rear Seat deleted $100.00 N/A N/A
5.17 Pickup box deleted -$63.00 -$249.00 -$300.00
5.18 Trailer Tow Mirrors, manual adj N/C STANDARD STANDARD
5.19 Trailer tow mirrors, man adj pwr $257.00 INCLUDED N/A
5.20 Roof Clearance Lights $73.00 $85.00 $73.00
5.00 11,000 GVW Series Truck Vehicle and Options Required
Bid #16-190
11,000 GVW Series Pickup Trucks
for Augusta, Georgia - Fleet Management
Bid Opening Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 21
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar):
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: NOT APPLICABLE
Total packages submitted: 4
Total Noncompliant: 1
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OFFICIAL
Vendors
Gerald Jones Ford
3480 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Allan Vigil Ford
6790 Mt. Zion Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260
Fairway of Augusta
4333 Washingotn Rd
Evans, GA 30809
Ben Mynatt Chevolet
281 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027
Bid #16-190
11,000 GVW Series Pickup Trucks
for Augusta, Georgia - Fleet Management
Bid Opening Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 21
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar):
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: NOT APPLICABLE
Total packages submitted: 4
Total Noncompliant: 1
5.21 Speed Control/tilt steering $216.00 $220.00 $216.00
5.22 Skid Plate Package $92.00 $95.00 $92.00
5.23 Power Take-Off Provision $257.00 $265.00 $257.00
5.24 Black Platform running boards $341.00 $345.00 $295.00 / $345.00
5.25 Electric windows and locks $1,035.00 INCLUDED $841.00 / $1035.00
5.26 5th wheel gooseneck hitch pkg $341.00 $345.00 $341.00
5.27 Splash guards/mud flaps $119.00 $120.00 $119.00
5.28 3.73 Electronic locking axle rat $359.00 N/A INCLUDED
5.29 AM/FM stereo/single CD $358.00 $1,025.00 $589.00
5.30 Camper Suspension $148.00 $150.00 $148.00
5.31 Power Equipment Group $1,035.00 $1,040.00 $841.00 / $1035.00
5.32 Tailgate step $345.00 $350.00 $345.00
5.33 17" 6-spoke cast alum wheels $552.00 $555.00 $552.00
5.34 XL appearance group $1,085.00 $700.00 $203.00
5.35 All vehicle keys w/three steel $49.00 $60.00 INCLUDED
5.36 Upfitter switches $152.00 $155.00 $152.00
5.37 CNG System $11,493.00 $13,850.00 $9527.00 /
CNG $289.00
6.01 Fire Extinguisher $50.00 $55.00 $60.00
6.02 Outlet receptacle $50.00 $55.00 $96.00
6.03 Bedliner $349.00 $355.00 $349.00
6.04 Electric brake control $125.00 $250.00 $249.00
6.05 Service Body $4,995.00 $5,967.00 $4,895.00
6.06 Serv Body Bumper/ball hitch $5,525.00 $6,010.00 $5,600.00
6.07 Crane Body $8,800.00 $8,440.00 $8,950.00
6.08 Service Crane $9,400.00 $15,665.00 $8,820.00
6.09 J-Hook railing $190.00 $590.00 $160.00
6.10 PANEL TOP $3,950.00 $6,120.00 $3,700.00
6.11 Panel top $4,150.00 $6,450.00 $3,900.00
6.00 Outfitter's Speciality Items
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OFFICIAL
Vendors
Gerald Jones Ford
3480 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Allan Vigil Ford
6790 Mt. Zion Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260
Fairway of Augusta
4333 Washingotn Rd
Evans, GA 30809
Ben Mynatt Chevolet
281 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027
Bid #16-190
11,000 GVW Series Pickup Trucks
for Augusta, Georgia - Fleet Management
Bid Opening Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 21
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar):
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: NOT APPLICABLE
Total packages submitted: 4
Total Noncompliant: 1
6.12 Service Body $400.00 $490.00 $355.00
6.13 Servive, DRW $390.00 $568.00 $455.00
6.14 Service Body, SRW $300.00 $555.00 $285.00
6.15 Service body Bumper $390.00 $615.00 $377.00
6.16 flatbed body $3,600.00 $4,800.00 $3,500.00
6.17 tool box $500.00 $325.00 $450.00
6.18 Spotlight $365.00 $375.00 $230.00
6.19 Spotlights $730.00 $750.00 $460.00
6.20 Toolbox $259.00 $1,250.00 $259.00
6.21 Trailer Hitch $200.00 $100.00 $290.00
6.22 Trailer wiring $25.00 $100.00 $25.00
6.23 Trailer Ball $15.00 $25.00 $15.00
6.24 Pintle hook $120.00 $150.00 $150.00
6.25 Pintle hook $140.00 $225.00 $175.00
6.26 Tommy Gate Lift $2,395.00 $2,210.00 $2,395.00
6.27 Pipe Vise $290.00 $325.00 $290.00
6.28 Backrack cab protector $850.00 $750.00 $795.00
6.29 Spot mirrors NO CHARGE N/A STANDARD
6.30 Window Tint $100.00 $175.00 $75.00
6.31 Window Tint,$125.00 $255.00 $175.00
6.32 Window tint crew cab $145.00 $315.00 $175.00
7.01 Backup alarm $40.00 $80.00 $40.00
7.02 Magnetic LED light $270.00 $300.00 $316.20
7.03 Cab Mount Light $410.00 $450.00 $377.40
7.03 Traffic advisor light bar $1,110.00 $1,275.00 $1,067.60
Year 2017 2017 2017
Make FORD FORD FORD
Model F350 F350 F350
7.00 Alert Warning Systems
2017 11,000 GVW PICKUP TRUCK:
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OFFICIAL
Vendors
Gerald Jones Ford
3480 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
Allan Vigil Ford
6790 Mt. Zion Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260
Fairway of Augusta
4333 Washingotn Rd
Evans, GA 30809
Ben Mynatt Chevolet
281 Concord Pkwy S
Concord, NC 28027
Bid #16-190
11,000 GVW Series Pickup Trucks
for Augusta, Georgia - Fleet Management
Bid Opening Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 21
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar):
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar):
Mandatory Pre-Bid/Telephone Conference: NOT APPLICABLE
Total packages submitted: 4
Total Noncompliant: 1
Approximate Delivery Date 120 Days 75-100 Days 90-120 Days
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Bid Item 17-168 Re-roof Friedman Branch Library
Department:Central Services - Facilities
Department:Central Services - Facilities
Caption:Motion to approve award for replacement of the roof on
Friedman Branch Library to the lowest compliant bidder, Roofing
Professionals, Inc. of Grovetown, GA, in the amount of $162,900,
bid item 17-168. (Approved by Administrative Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The shingle roof on the Friedman Branch Library located on
Jackson Road in Augusta has reached the end of its useful life.
The absolute minimum slope for a shingle roof is 2½” of rise per
foot of run with a 4” rise per foot being the recommended
minimum. The existing roof slope of 2” rise per foot of run is
significantly less than the minimum. Since this is a visible roof
where the appearance is important, Central Services determined
that a prefinished metal panel would be a better choice for the
application. As part of the installation, roof insulation values are
to be increased to meet the current energy code requirements.
Invitation to Bid (ITB) 17-168 was issued to obtain pricing for
replacing the roof. Bids were received on April 11, 2017 .
Analysis:Roofing Professional, Inc. of Grovetown, GA submitted the low
bid of $162,900. The bid price is in line with the anticipated
budget costs for this item.
Financial Impact:The cost of the of the roof replacement is $162,900.
Alternatives:1. Approve award for replacement of the roof on Friedman Branch
Library to the lowest compliant bidder, Roofing Professionals,
Inc. of Grovetown, GA, in the amount of $162,900. 2. Do not
approve the purchase.
Recommendation:
Approve award for replacement of the roof on Friedman Branch
Library to the lowest compliant bidder, Roofing Professionals,
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Inc. of Grovetown, GA, in the amount of $162,900.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
This project is funded through SPLOST designated for Friedman
Library, General Ledger 328-05-1120, Job Ledger 216-05-5104.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #17-168 Roof Replacement at Friedman Branch Library for Augusta Central Services Department –
Facilities Division
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
535 Telfair Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Bid documents may be viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. Bid documents
may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901.
Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department.
A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 535 Telfair
Street, Room 605.
All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office
of the Procurement Department by Tuesday, March 28, 2017 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by
mail or hand delivered.
No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the
successful bidder. A 10% Bid Bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance
bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award.
Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications
prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the
procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies
needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement
Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director.
All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate
committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the
outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement
Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of
receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle March 2, 9, 16 , 23, 2017
Metro Courier March 8, 2017
OFFICIAL
VENDORS Attachment
"B"E-Verify Addendum
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SAVE
Form 1 Original 4 copies Bid
Bond Bid Price
Horizon Roofing
1557 South Broad Street
Monroe, GA 30655
YES /
Non-
Compliant
1124455 YES YES YES YES YES $117,777.00
Bone Dry Roofing
PO Box 7756
Athens, GA 30604
YES /
Non-
Compliant
230110 YES YES YES YES YES $223,250.00
Young's Roofing
311 Padrick Street
Martinez, GA 30907
YES 228302 YES YES YES YES YES $236,055.00
Centurion Industries, Inc.
1107 North Taylor Road
Garrett, IN 46738
YES /
Non-
Compliant
246637 YES YES YES YES YES $209,680.00
L&J Roofing and Home
Improvement, Inc.
1202 Pine Cone Drive
Lincolnton, GA 30817
YES /
Non-
Compliant
437302 YES YES YES YES YES $215,000.00
Roofing Professionals,
Inc.
505 CDP Industrial Blvd.
Grovetown, GA 30813
YES 63141 YES YES YES YES YES $162,900.00
Bid Item #17-168
Roof Replacement at Friedman Branch Library
for Augusta, Georgia-Central Services Department-Facilities Division
Bid Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 17
Total Number Specifications Downloaded (Demandstar):3
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 126
Mandatory Pre-Bid Attendees: 11
Total packages submitted: 6
Total Non-compliant: 4
The following vendors were deemed non-responsive by the Compliance Department for not satisfying
the good faith efforts and is non-compliant with the Local Small Business Opportunity Program:
Horizon Roofing, Bone Dry Roofing, Centurion Industries and L&J Roofing and Home Improvement
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Laney Walker Enterprise Zone__Expansion Of
Department:Housing and Community Development Department
Department:Housing and Community Development Department
Caption:Motion to approve the expansion of the Laney Walker Enterprise
Zone. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May
30, 2017)
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 development and interest within seven (7)
developmental nodes (part to the LW/B revitalization project), it is
important that opportunities for future developmental growth
and investment tools (to assist with recruitment of
developers/contractors) are present and in place. HCD, in
keeping with the Urban Redevelopment Plan/Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy, continues to forge strong partnerships that
are indeed providing transformation of these historic areas, from
neighborhoods into thriving communities, and see no resistance to
continued change over the coming years. There is investment that
has been made and potential developmental interest in this
expanded area of focus. This expansion is important as we
continue development along the Twiggs
Street/MLK/Old Savannah corridor and beyond. The
designation, in place since 2002 and originally reauthorized in
2015, 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 (through 2025).
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.
Further, HCD seeks Commission approval (to ordinance no. 6508)
to amend the Augusta-Richmond County Code, Section 2-4-20 to
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expand the existing Laney-Walker Enterprise Zone in an effort to
be sure investments tools of attraction are in place to developers
seeking to invest within this specified area.
Financial Impact:See Analysis above.
Alternatives:a) Authorize requested expansion of the LW Enterprise Zone or b)
Don't authorize expansion of the LW Enterprise Zone.
Recommendation:Approve the expansion of the Laney Walker Enterprise Zone
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Laney Walker Enterprise Zone Expanded
Boundaries – Surveyor’s Description
Beginning at a point which is the intersection of the centerlines of Twelfth Street and Telfair Street; thence in
a southeasterly direction along the centerline of Telfair Street a distance of 4540 feet, more or less, to a point
of intersection with the centerline of Fifth Street; thence in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of
Fifth Street a distance of 3660 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with Laney Walker Boulevard;
thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Laney Walker Boulevard a distance of 1080 feet,
more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of the right of way of the Norfolk Southern Railroad;
thence in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of the Norfolk Southern Railroad a distance of 8200
feet, more or less, to a point of intersection of the centerline of Molly Pond Road, thence continuing southwest
along the centerline of the Norfolk Southern Railroad a distance of 325 feet to a point; thence going North 32
degrees 47 minutes West a distance of 2460 feet, more or less, to a point on the centerline of Old Savannah
Road; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Old Savannah Rd a distance of 200 feet, more
or less, to a point of intersection with Turpin St; thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of
Turpin St a distance of 1740 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of M L King Jr
Blvd; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of M L King Jr Blvd a distance of 1220 feet,
more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of CSX Beltline Railroad; thence in a northwesterly
direction along the centerline of the CSX Beltline Railroad a distance of 800 feet more or less to appoint of
intersection with the centerline of Clay Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Clay
Street a distance of 1575 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of Anderson Avenue;
thence in a westerly direction and then a northerly direction along the centerline of Anderson Avenue a
distance of 550 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of Poplar Street; thence in a
northwesterly direction along the centerline of Poplar Street a distance of 740 feet, more or less, to appoint of
intersection with the centerline of Lee Beard Way; thence in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of
Lee Beard Way a distance of 1715 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of Suwanee
Quintet Boulevard; thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Suwanee Quintet Boulevard a
distance of 1170 feet, more or less, to appoint of intersection with the centerline of Fifteenth Street; thence in a
northeasterly direction along the centerline of Fifteenth Street a distance of 190 feet, more or less, to a point;
thence going North 67 degrees 48 minutes West an distance of 370 feet, more or less, to a point t on the
centerline of Poplar Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Poplar Street a distance
of 740 feet, more or less, to a point; thence South 67 degrees 48 minutes East a distance of 400 feet, more or
less, to a point on the centerline at Fifteenth Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of
Fifteenth Street a distance of 1030 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of
Wrightsboro Road; thence in a southeasterly direction along the centerline of Wrightsboro Road a distance of
440 feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerlines of Spellman Street and R.A. Dent
Boulevard; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of R.A. Dent Boulevard a distance of 4325
feet, more or less, to a point of intersection with the centerline of D’Antignac Street; thence in a southeasterly
direction along the centerline of D’Antignac Street a distance of 930 feet, more or less, to a point of
intersection with the centerline of Twelfth Street; thence in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Naval Reserve Lease 2017-2018
Department:Central Services Facilities
Department:Central Services Facilities
Caption:Motion to approve extending the lease with the US Navy for the
Naval Reserve Center on Central Avenue through June 2018.
Lease payments are $1 per year, Augusta has no financial or
maintenance obligations under this lease. (Approved by
Administrative Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:This lease has been in place since 1946. The Navy is required to
request renewal annually.
Analysis:This is a continuation of a long-standing existing lease. There is
no cost to Augusta and we have no current need for the building.
Financial Impact:None.
Alternatives:1. Approve extending the lease with the US Navy for the Naval
Reserve Center on Central Avenue through June 2018. Lease
payments are $1 per year, Augusta has no financial or
maintenance obligations under this lease. 2. Do not approve
Recommendation:Approve extending the lease with the US Navy for the Naval
Reserve Center on Central Avenue through June 2018. Lease
payments are $1 per year, Augusta has no financial or
maintenance obligations under this lease.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
NO FUNDS REQUIRED
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:Cover Memo
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Request to Display Historical Documents
Department:Central Services Department - Facilities Divsion
Department:Central Services Department - Facilities Divsion
Caption:Motion to approve a request to display historical documents
within a county facility. (Approved by Administrative Services
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The Foundations of American Law & Government Display
contains 9 historical documents according to the specifications of
Georgia law. O.C.G.A. 20-3-41.3authorizes the display of the
documents in a visible location for the purpose of educating the
public about the history and background of American Law. The
documents are currently displayed within 35 GA counties
including Fulton, Gwinnett, Forsyth and our State Capital.
Analysis:Ms. Lynda Brown made a presentation to the Administrative
Services Committee on March 14, 2017 regarding the Foundations
of American Law & Government display in which the Committee
decided to refer to the Attorney and the Central Services Director
for a recommendation.
Financial Impact:None
Alternatives:1) Approve the request to display historical documents within a
county facility 2)Deny the request to display historical documents
within a county facility.
Recommendation:If approved, the Facilities Division recommends displaying the
prints within the John H. Ruffin Jr Courthouse on the first floor
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
None
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Region VI EMS Council
Department:Administrator's Office
Department:Administrator's Office
Caption:Motion to approve reappointing Fire Chief, Chris James, to the
Region VI EMS Council.(Approved by Public Safety
Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:Currently Chief James is serving a reappointed Region VI Council
term that extends through June 30, 2017. This appointment was
approved by the Augusta, Georgia Commission August 6, 2013.
Analysis:The Fire Department plays an essential role in providing
protective services to the citizens of Augusta, Georgia. Therefore,
the Department should maintain a seat on the Council.
Financial Impact:The meetings are local. No expenses are anticipated.
Alternatives:1) Reappoint Chris James to the Region VI EMS Council. 2)
Allow the position on the Council to be vacant.
Recommendation:Reappoint Chris James to the Region VI EMS Council.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
State Court Accountability Court Veterans Program
Department:Richmond County State Accountability Court
Department:Richmond County State Accountability Court
Caption:Motion to approve acceptance of a supplemental State grant in
the amount of $6,200 to support the operations of the State Court
Veterans Court program for the period of April 1, 2017 - June 30,
2017. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:Georgia's Accountability Court Funding Committee has awarded
the Richmond County State Court Veterans Court a supplemental
grant award in the amount of $6,200 to support the operations of
the Court. These operations include drug testing supplies and
treatment services. This award is effective April 1, 2017 through
June 30, 2017.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:Supplemental Grant award is $6,200 with a match of $688 which
can be supported by the Accountability Court budget.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Grant award of $6,200 with a match of $688 to come from
204000000/3511410 (participants court fees).
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Approve the 2018 Budget Calendar
Department:Finance
Department:Finance
Caption:Motion to approve the FY2018 Budget calendar. (Approved by
Finance Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The Budget Calendar establishes tentative dates for the
completion of the various stages of the 2018 budget preparation
and adoption process.
Analysis:The Budget Calendar establishes tentative dates for the
completion of the various stages of the 2018 budget preparation
and adoption process. The calendar is presented for approval
consistent with the legal requirements in accordance with OCGA
36-81-5. The budget calendar, as planned, will facilitate
developing, reviewing, and deliberations by the legislative body,
input from the citizens of Augusta-Richmond County and
adoption of FY2018 budget on a timely basis. The budget will be
adopted prior to the fiscal year 2018.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Revise calendar, however some dates and/or time requirements are
set by state or local ordinances. for example the date of adoption is
the second meeting date in November.
Recommendation:Approve Budget Calendar for FY2018 as indicated on the
attachment
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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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
2018 BUDGET PLANNING CALENDAR
MAY 2017
May 30, 2017 Finance Committee approves FY2018 Budget Calendar.
JUNE 2017
June 6, 2017 Commission approves FY2018 Budget Calendar.
JULY 2017
July 20, 2017 Distribution of Budget Calendar and Instructions during department head meeting.
July 24, 2017 Departments with OneSolution access may start entering in Budget Item Detail.
AUGUST 2017
August 11, 2017 Deadline for ALL submission of budget documents to Finance.
SEPTEMBER 2017
Sept. 1-15, 2017 Departmental Work Sessions with representatives of the Administrator’s office and
the Finance Department
September 29, 2017 Budget summary presented to Administrator by Finance Department.
OCTOBER 2017
October 17, 2017 FY2018 Proposed Budget presented to Augusta-Richmond County Commission by
the Administrator.
October 31, 2017 Publish Public Hearing Notice in newspaper.
NOVEMBER 2017
November 7, 2017 PUBLIC TOWN MEETING / COMMISSION MEETING
Public Hearing of 2018 Budget.
November 14, 2017 Publish Notice of Budget Adoption in newspaper.
November 21, 2017 Adoption of the FY2018 Budget by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission
JANUARY 2018
January 1, 2018 Effective date for the Fiscal year 2018 Budget.
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Amendments to Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Motion to approve Amendments to Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
May 30, 2017)
Background:A Community Assistance Visit (CAV) was held November 28,
2016 with Georgia DNR, Mie Lucas/City of Augusta CRS
Coordinator and Terri L. Turner/City of Augusta Development
Services Administrator (Floodplain Administrator) to review the
City of Augusta's implementation of the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) and to start the process of the City's participation
in the Community Rating System (CRS). Two minor revisions
were requested by Georgia DNR to the City's Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance to bring it in compliance with the current
Georgia Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance-Riverine.
Staff is also requesting to update the Ordinance by changing the
address of the Augusta P & D Department to its current location
and to change the title of the Planning Director from "Executive
Director" to "Director".
Analysis:Revisions to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance are required
in keeping with the City of Augusta's participation in the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Financial Impact:None. The Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance will need to be
updated on the City's website once approved by the Augusta
Commission and sent to GA DNR to continue participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Alternatives:Sanctioning by the State and FEMA for non-compliance of the
requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program; Expulsion
of the City of Augusta from the National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) if non-compliance with the State's Model flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance - Riverine violations are ongoing; Denial of
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participation in the Community Rating System (CRS) for non-
compliance of the City's Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
with the State's Model Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
Recommendation:Approval of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, as
amended.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Georgia Power Easement at 2715 Ingleside Drive
Department:Engineering
Department:Engineering
Caption:Motion to approve granting Georgia Power an easement on 2715
Ingleside Drive (Tax Map 025-2, Parcel 124-01) in order for them
to relocate three power poles and a distribution line required as a
result of the Berckmans Road Widening and Realignment Project,
as requested by AED. Also approve having the agreement
executed by the appropriate Augusta official(s). (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:Georgia Power is requesting an easement required to relocate their
poles and distribution line on Berckmans Road from Wheeler Rd
to Wicklow Drive because of Augusta’s widening and realignment
of Berckman’s Road. Augusta, Georgia is the owner of this
property; therefore, Augusta should sign granting the easement.
Analysis:This easement will allow Georgia Power to continue to provide
electrical service to property owners in this area and also to
maintain this service.
Financial Impact:There will be no financial impact to Augusta, Georgia.
Alternatives:1) Approve granting Georgia Power an easement on 2715
Ingleside Drive (Tax Map 025-2, Parcel 124-01) in order for them
to relocate three power poles and a distribution line required as a
result of the Berckmans Road Widening and Realignment Project,
as requested by AED. Also approve having the agreement
executed by the appropriate Augusta official(s). 2) Do not approve
and deny electrical service to this area.
Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One.
Funds are Available
in the Following N/A Cover Memo
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
Commission held May 16, 2017 and Legal Meeting held May 30,
2017.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber - 511612017
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Jefferson, Guilfoyle, Sias,
Frantom, M. Williams, Davis, Fennoy, D. Williams, Hasan and Smith,
members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
INVOCATION: The Rev. James T. Said, Rector, St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO T}IE FLAG OF THE I.INITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Five (fl minute time limit per delesation
DELEGATIONS
A. Mr. Denick Partridge, Marks Demolition & Environmental Group regarding the Item
re-establishment of the city's in-house demolition program. (Requested by Action:
Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) None
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Motions
Motion
Type
Presentation
Partridge.
Mr. Thompson, Thompson
city's in-house demolition
Guilfoyle)
Motion Text Made
By
Seconded MotionBy Result
B.
is made by Mr.
Wrecking Inc. regarding the re-establishment of the Item
program. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Action:
None
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Motions
Motion Made Seconded Motioniyp.- Motion Text By By Result
Mr. Thompson did not appear
before the Commission.
C. Administration Access and Demolition. (Requested by Commissioner Sammie Item
Sias) Action:
None
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D. Dexter Contracting and Hauling regarding the re-establishment of the city's in- Item
house demolition program. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) Action:
None
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Motions
Motion Made Seconded Motioniil.. Motion Text By By Resurt
A representative from Dexter
Contracting and Hauling did not
appear before the Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-24)
PLANNING
1. Final Plat - Walker Hill, Phase 3 - 5-856-III - A request for concurrence with Item
the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by James G. Action:
Swift and Associates, on behalf of Prather Construction Company, requesting Approved
final plat approval for Walker Hill, Phase 3. This residential subdivision is
located on Walker Creek and Johnson Branch, adjacent to Walker Hill, Phase 2
and contains 29 lots. DISTRICT 8
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2, Z-17'15 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve a petition by Stacey P. Johnson requesting a change a
zoning from Zone R-lC (One-family Residential) to Zone R-2 (Two-family
Residential) affecting property containing 0.16 acres and known as 790 Eve
Street. Tax Map 035-3-293-00-0 DISTRICT I
Motions
Motion Motion Textr ype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes l o-
0.
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Motions
Motion:"""" Motion Textr ype
Motion to, aDDrove.APProve uotion passes l o-
0.
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Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to
^ dDDrove.APProve Motion passes lo-
0.
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Passes
Item
Action:
Approved
Item
Action:
Approved
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
3. ZA-R-248 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve a request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance for Augusta Georgia by adding Noise (Ordinance) to Section 2 -Definitions, Section 4 - off-street Parking and Loading, Section 2l - B-l
(Neighborhood Business), Section 22 -B-2 (General Business).
Made By
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Seconded By
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
PUBLIC SERVICES
4. Motion to approve the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) Item
grant for a "Healthy Out-of-School Time Program" in the amount of $25,000.00. Action:
(Approved by Public Services Committee May 9,2017) Approved
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Motions
X:j]'" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion
I YPe '.---- -r Result
Motion to
Approve ffi$,il'r*ses r0- f,""HHjJi;'* s:#T;f,:H passes
0.
5. Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 17-16: a request by ltem
Dwayne Britton for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine Action:
License to be used in connection with The Country Club Dance Hall and Saloon, Approved
LLC located at 2834 Washington Road Ste. F. There will be Dance. District 7.
Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services committee May 912017)
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Motions
Motion rr r! h Motion^ ----- Motion Text Made By Seconded BylYPe - ---- -" Result
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove Motion passes l0- Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
0.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
6. Motion to approve a request from the District Attorney for the purchase of one Item
Ford Explorer using Forfeiture Funds from the District Attorney's Office. Bid Action:
16-185 (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 912017') Approved
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Motions
f#:"' Motion rext Made By seconded By H:iil
Motion to
^ apDrove. Commissioner CommisionerApprove rtiliim p^ses 10- Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
0.
7. Motion to approve a request from the Augusta Utilities Department-Fort Item
Gordon Division for 2 new pickup trucks and one SUV to accommodate Action:
recently added personnel to their Fort Gordon contract. (Approved by Approved
Administrative Services Committee May 9,2017)
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Motions
H:'1"" Motion Texr Made By Seconded By MotionType Result
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove li[ii", p^ses 10- Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
0.
8. Motion to approve the proposal received from A&D Painting, Inc. to paint the Item
Riverwalk railing. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 9, Action:2017) Approved
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Motions
Motion tt t. m-_-1 f,r r h Motioniil;-' Motion Text Made By Seconded By Resutt
Motion to approve. Mr.
M. Williams abstains.
Voting No:
^ Commisioner CommissionerApprove Sean Frantom, William Fennoy
Commissioner Wayne
Guilfoyle.
Motion Passes 7-2 -1.
Commissioner
Marion Williams
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Seconded By
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Passes
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Passes
9. Motion to approve Commission Notification Policy: approve a threshold of Item
$20,000 personal injury, property loss, or extreme circumstance that will require Action:
prompt notification to the Commission regarding an incident or situation to Approved
include process of notification such as i.e. at the next: Executive Session, email
blast, etc. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 912017))
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Motions
Motion-"""" Motion Textrype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve uftio, Passes l o-
0.
Motion to
, a0Drove.APProve vtotion passes lo-
0.
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis Sean Frantom rasses
PUBLIC SAFETY
10. Motion to approve County Capacity Agreement for state inmates being housed Item
in the Richmond County Correctional Institution from July I ,2017 until June Action:
30,z0|8.(Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9,2017) Approved
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Motions
Motion;::'-"" Motion Text Made Byrype
FINANCE
11. Motion to approye a request from the Richmond County Sheriffs Office to Item
move funds ($38,295.00) obtained from a 2017 sale of a Caterpillar Scraper. Action:
The agency intends to use this funding to purchase a boat for the agency and Approved
other capital items. (Approved by Finance Committee May 9,20fi)
12. Motion to approve agreement with Historic Augusta for funding as authorized ltem
in SPLOST Phase VI. (Approved by Finance Committee May 9,2017\ Action:
Approved
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Motions
Motion-"'-"- Motion Text'r'ype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve uotio, Passes lo-
0.
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
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Motions
Motion-"""" Motion Text'r'ype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes 1o-
0.
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
ENGINEERING SERVICES
13. Motion to approve contract with Cranston Engineering Group to provide Item
services related to Public Safety and FERC license for the Augusta Canal in Action:
the amount of $253,552.00. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee Approved
May 9,2017\
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Motions
X:j]'" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion'l'ype Result
Motion to
A ___^_-^ approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove Motion passes 10- Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
0.
14. Motion to approve the abandonment of an existing easement to Huntsman Item
Pigments Americas LLC. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee Action:
May 9,2017) Approved
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Motions
X:i]"I' Motion Text Made By Seconded By f."rtjiir ype
Motion to
a __-.^_,^ approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove tritotion passes l0- Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
0.
15. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire property in Fee Simple Interests Item
(Parcel 087-2-188-00-0) - 132 Horton Drive. (Approved by Engineering Action:
Services Committee May 912017) Approved
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Motions
X:11'" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion'I'ype - ----- -'t --------- -r Result
Motion to
Approve il3i'Xl"l"sses r0- i,'#U;ll* ff#TI"f,:H passes
0.
16. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire property in Fee Simple Interests ltem
(Parcel 087-4-081-00-0) - 2068 Willow Street. (Approved by Engineering Action:
Services Committee May 912017)Approved
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Motions
X:j:" Morion Text Made By Seconded By MotionrYPe Result
Motion to
Approve il3,,T,'r"sses r0- fi:ilHjJf'* 3:#TlH,:1 passes
0.
17. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire properfy in Fee Simple Interests Item
(Parcel 087-4-096-00-0) - 2026 Golden Rod Street. (Approved by Action:
Engineering Services Committee May 9,2017) Approved
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Motions
Motion rr r. m , rr r Motion:""'"" Motion Text Made By Seconded By'I'ype - ----- -'t --------- -./ Result
Motion to
Aoorove approve. Commissioner CommisionerI rl,r,r v v v Motion Passes l0- Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
0.
18. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire property in Fee Simple Interests Item
(Parcel 087-4-109-00-0) - 2052 Golden Rod Street.(Approved by Engineering Action:
Services Committee May 9,2017) Approved
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Motions
|'#:",, Motion rext Made By seconded By fffii
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commisioner
19. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire properfy in Fee Simple Interests Item
(Parcel 087-4-138-00-0) - 2051 Leona Street. (Approved by Engineering Action:
Services Committee May 9,2017) Approved
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A ---^_.^ Motion Passes l0- Mary Davis
^pprove 0.
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Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to. aDDrove.Approve uotio, Passes 10-
0.
Sean Frantom passes
20. Motion to approve establishing a subcommittee to review and recommend ltem
changes to the city ordinance to establish a Streetlight District to include Action:
Commissioner Sammie Sias, Augusta Engineering and the Planning & Approved
Development Departments. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
May 9,2017)
Made By Seconded By
Text Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commisioner
Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
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Motions
Motion Motionrype
Motion to
Approve ffiffi:l'-"sses r0- ir"#HjJl,',* ff#T["Tf passes
0.
21. Motion to approve rescinding the action of the Commission taken on April 18, Item
2017 and approve the installation of six street lights on Tripps Court at a cost Action:
of $134.36 per year. This is also to approve a new lighting tax district for the Approved
13 lots associated with the above road. Funding is available in the Street
Lighting budget account #2760416105312310. (Approved by Engineering
Services Committee May 9,2017)
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Motions
i^#:"' Motion rexr Made By seconded By r;lli,"
Motion to
A _--^__^ approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove Motion passes l0- Mary Davis sean Frantom Passes
0.
22. Motion to approve RFQ #16- 259 Sewer Rehabilitation Program for Item
Utilities Department in the amount of $1,000,000.00 execution by North Action:
American Pipeline Management,Inc.; SAK Construction, LLC, and RDJE, Inc. Approved
as qualified and selected contractors. (Approved by Engineering Services
Committee May 9,2017)
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Motions
Motion Motion;----- Motion Text Made By Seconded By Result|.eJI
Motion to approve.
Mr. Sias out.
Approve I:[H,il,";,., S:#Tl.',ffi ;,:[B'iJlJ.' passes
Marion Williams.
Motion Passes 8-1.
23. Motion to approve Annual Budget for Program Management.(Approved by Item
Engineering Services Committee May 9,2017) Action:
Approved
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Motions
X:'1" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion'l'YPe ^'---- -J Result
Motion to approve.
Mr. Sias out.
A ---^_.^ Voting No: Commissioner CommisionerApprove commissioner Sammie Sias Sean Frantom Passes
Marion Williams.
Motion Passes 8-1.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
24. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission ltem
held May 2,2017 and Legal Meeting held May 9,2017. Action:
Approved
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Motions
Y:'1" Motion Texr Made By seconded By Motion'I'ype .-^--- -J Result
Motion to
a - -.,_- - approve. Commissioner CommisionerApprove Motion passes 10- Mary Davis Sean Frantom Passes
0.
** **END CONSENT AGENDA?krr **
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
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REGULAR AGENDA
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(Items 25-31)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
25. Discuss the Commission's travel and training budget. (Requested by Item
Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Action:
Approved
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Motions
Motion Motion Text Made By seconded By fffi,'rype
Motion to approve
deleting this item from ^Derete the agenda. Mr. sias $iil,T#;:ffi:, fi""[HJr"' passes
out.
Motion Passes 9-0.
26. Discuss and approve recommendations from Housing & Community Item
Development to repu{pose the return of Housing Opportunities for Persons Action:
with Aids (HOPWA) funding ($765,176.32) from HopeHealth, Inc. Approved
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Motions
Motion Motion;----- Motion Text Made By Seconded By Resultrype
Motion to
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0.
27. Discuss the proposed Augusta DragwaylDrag Strip. (No recommendation from Item
Administrative Services Committee May 9,2017) Action:
None
lB Minutes 3.7.2006 Anoroye Dras Strio Studr'.pdf
E }linules 10.3.2006 Approval Proceed Dras Strip.pdf
IB ItemAoprovatsheet.html
Motions
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Motion to approve
a --^--^_-- receiving this item as commissioner commissioner
^pprove information and ask the Ben Hasan Sammie Sias
Clerk's Office to send the
commissioners a copy of
the study on the race track
from 2006.
Unanimous consent was given to accept this item as information and have the
Clerk's Office provide commissioners with a copy of the 2006 study. No vote
was taken.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
28. Approve to re-establish In-House Demolition Program in house within 60 Item
days and use contract services only for specialized needs as deemed Action:
necessary.(No recommendation by Engineering Services Committee Disapproved
May 9,2017\
IB ItemAoorovrlsheet.html
Motions
f#:" Motion Text Made By seconded By fffil
Motion to approve
establishing a test in-
house demolition
program to remove the
remaining houses in the
Hyde Park area and
waive the landfill
tipping fees during this
test program. Mr.
Fennoy and Mr. M. r\^-^-^r^^r^-^_ 11
Approve Williams abstain. commissioner commissioner
VotingNo: Sammie Sias ilil;^'-^ Fails
Commissioner
Mary Davis,
Commisioner
Sean Frantom,
Commissioner Wayne
Guilfoyle,
Commissioner
Grady Smith.
Motion Fails 4-4 -2.
Motions
f#:" Motion Text Made By seconded By f.'rlil
Deny
ADDENDUM
29. Motion to approve the Final Draft of the Probation Services Order as changed Item
by the Probation Services Advisory Board. (Requested by the Mayor) Action:
Approved
B Probation Servires Order.pdf
IB Probation Services Or<ter (Redline \rersion).ndf
IB ltemApnrovalsheet.html
Motions
Motion;- ---- Motion Text Made Bylype
Motion to deny the re-
establishment of the
program. Mr. Fennoy
abstains.
Voting No:
Commissioner
Ben Hasan,
Commissioner
Andrew Jefferson,
Commissioner
Sammie Sias,
Commissioner
Dennis Williams.
Motion Fails 5-4 -1.
Commissioner
Wayne
Guilfoyle
Commissioner k allsGrady Smith r I
Approve
Motions
X]j:" Motion Text Made Byr ype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve Motion passes lo-
0.
Motion to approve
adding this item to the Commissioneragenda. Mary Davis
Motion Passes 10-0.
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Seconded By
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Motion
Result
Passes
Seconded By
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Item
Utilities Action:
None
Motion
Result
Passes
Employee of the Month - Muy, 2017
Ms. Norma Lee, Customer Service Program
Department
30.
Manager, Augusta
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Motions
Motion Motion Text Made Seconded MotionrYPe By By Result
Recognition of Ms. Norma Lee,
Customer Service Program Manager,
Augusta Utilities Department, May,
2017 Employee of the Month.
31. Recognition of the Delta sigma Theta's Delta Days in the city. Item
Action:
None
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Motions
Motion Motion Text Made Seconded MotionrYPe By By Result
Recognition of the ladies of Delta
Sigma Theta's Delta Days in the
City.
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
32. Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of
compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
Upcoming Meetings
Item
Action:
None
www.augustaga.qov
CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
May 30,2017
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at I I :00 a.m., Tuesd ay,May 30,2Ol7 ,the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Jefferson, Guilfoyle, Sias, Frantom, M. Williams, Davis, Fennoy, D.
Williams, Hasan and Smith, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
Ms. Davis: Madam Clerk.
The Clerk: Yes, ma'am.
Ms. Davis: We'lIcall this meeting to order and I believe we are going to go into legal.
2. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Sias: Move to go into legal to discuss any -
The Clerk: Pending and potential litigation, real estate, personnel.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Sias: Absolutely.
The Clerk: Okay. That's Mr. Sias and Mr. Fennoy.
Ms. Davis: Okay. We have a motion and a second. please vote.
Mr. Jefferson, Mr. M. Williams, Mr. Smith and the Mayor out.
Motion carries 7-0.
ILEGAL MEETING]
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attorney MacKenzie.
3. Motion to approve the execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
Mr. MacKenzie: I would entertain a motion to execute the closed meeting affidavit.
Mr. M. Willil65; So move.
Mr. Frantom: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Mr. MacKenzie: I would also make a note for the record there was no discussion relating
to personnel.
Mr. Jefferson out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Okay, Attorney MacKenzie, Madam Clerk. Pursuant to our special called
meeting agenda, item 1 is to approve a revised Probation Order.
1. Motion to approve revised Probation Order. (Requested by Administrator)
Mr. MacKenzie: I would just like to make a note for the record that there wiII be a
modification for the order to include the Clerk's certification.
Mr. Sias: So move.
Ms. Davis: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting. So there were some housekeeping changes that needed to be made to
the Probation Order that you adopted on last week. Those were just name change from Board of
Community, Board of Parole to Department of Community Supervision. Those were the changes.
It is in the front of your notebooks and if you want us to take occasion to step through that we'll
be happy to do that. It's the 2l-page document that was adopted on last week and there were just
some minor housekeeping changes. I'm going to be a junior attomey now. Housekeeping means
that's a term of art in legalese where you're just making name changes.
IvIr. M. Williams: I don't trust all my attorneys but I'm going to support it, Mr. Mayor.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. MacKenzie: That's all I have.
[MEETING ADJOURNED]
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
CERTIFICATION:
I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy
of the minutes of the Called Meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission held on May
30,2017.
Clerk of Commission
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Subcommittee on City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
Department:
Department:
Caption:Approve establishing a subcommittee to review and recommend changes
to the city's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance how zoning exceptions are
done in residential subdivisions and in other areas. (No recommendation
from Public Services Committee May 30, 2017)
Background:The citizens of our city live in our neighborhoods and they are the
bedrock of our tax base. Inflicting unwanted business and undesired
elements into our neighborhood over the objections of our citizens is a
recipe for disaster. We must take a very close look at this issue in a very
comprehensive manner. Neighborhood Covenants, Home Owner
Associations Bylaws and Neighborhood Associations Bylaws all matter
because these are governing documents for our citizens where they live
and raise their families. These neighborhood documents are due a
measure of respect from this government.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
coMPREHeNqrvE PLAN
4.
5.
d. Continue to implement the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan related to flood-prone
properties
B. Continue to implement education and outreach programs related to water pollution and
water quality issues
f. Encourage voluntqry actions by citizens, agencies and organizations related to water
protection and water quality
Continue to implement the Community Greenspace Program
a. Acquire properties or interests in properties, through donation, conservation easanents or
purchase for the Community Greenspace Program.
b. Coordinate the Community Greenspace Program with the activities of other stakeholders,
such as the Augusta Canal Authority, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and the Recreation
and Parks Department
Protect the tree cover and open space in urbanizing parts of the city
a. Continue to implement and enforce the provisions of the city's Tree Ordinance, and adopt
amendments to the same as nec€ssary
b. Encourage more use of the Conservation Subdivision design in and near
environm entally-sensitive areas
Land Use / Growth Manageruent Goel - Promote a land use pattern that accommodates growth
and revitalization while protecting established residential areas and natural resources.
Policies Supporting the Land Use / Growth Management Goal
The following policies will guide overall land-use decision-rnaking in the city. The policies
outlined here build on the existing policies, taking into account the future vision for the city,
recent changes in land use, and the input provided by the public and other stakeholders. They
reflect the city's basic approach to future land use, which is to protect neighborhoods, support
redevolopment in targeted areas and qncourage a mix of infill development and new construction
in areas where urban seryices are either available ol planned.
l. Guiding Policy; Encourage the preservation of residential areas by protecting them
from the encroachment of conflicting land uses
Augusta has maqy well-established, low-density neighborhoods. In many instances there
are active neighborhood assooiations committed to protecting the integrity of the
neighborhood and the quality of life. It is critical that neighborhoods are protected from
other land uses that are not compatible with them, such as higher-density residential
development, industrial facilities and commercial uses that generate high traffic volumes.
Maintaining the integrity of existing low-density, single-family zones is the primary
means for preserving established neighborhoods. Requiring natural buffers or allowing
transitional land uses (e.g. professional offices, townhouses) are examples of other
methods used to minimize the impact of more intense land uses on neighborhoods.
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2' Guiding Policy: Protect neighborhoods from the adverse effects of special exceptions
special Exceptions are land uses permitted in any zone when the local government findsthat such use is essential or desirable to the public and is in keeping *itfi trr. goals of thecomprehensive-Plan' E-xamples of land uses permiited by ,p".lui ;;".e;i", under thelocal zoning ordinance include churches, rrr.ing homes, per.onat ..r. il*.r, day care
}:ilili* (children and adults), transitional housiig, tunerat homes *o priuutr;#fi;Iactlltles.
Special exceptiors are carefully scrutinized because their impact on adjoining residentialareas can vary dependll8 on the proposed use. For example, the effeci "f ";;-;il;;;and related use is different from a- family day care home. For this reason, ,pr.iriexceptions are considered on a case-by-carl Uuri, in accordance with the requirementsand standards in the zoning ordinanee. Minimum lot sizes, minimum ,."j ffi;;,restrictions on hours of operation, limits on outdoor lighting ;J ;i;u, ,p..fijrequironents are examples of the restrictions or conditions plaJed on special .*r.ptionfto minimize their impact on adjoining residential areas. Foi many .p"Jlui .*""ptiil;;concept plan must be submitted at the time of application so that tfr.-Iff"Jof th;;r;;;be evaluated. with the-exception of churches, "na ctrr"i;il;ffi;';:il;iexception must be established within six (6) months of approval orlrr. rf""ial exceptionis no longer valid.
3. Guiding Policy: Encourage tbe redevelopment of older neighborhoods
It is imperative.that all of Augusta's neighborhoods be desirable places in whieh to liveand recreate. It is clear from the facts in the Community Assessment, as well as the issuest"]t"d by the public and stakeholders, that some neighborhoods have experiencea ;l;;;of population, housing deterioration, and economic Jecline in the last few d;;;r: il;resulting blight direotly affects the remaining neighborhood residents, can lead to othersocial ills (e.g. trighfl clme rato) an,il reduces the quality of life for all ,*ia."irli.Augusta. These neighborhoods have been identified on both the Ciil;;;';;Future Development maps. rv' ''vg urs
It also is clear that the public, private and non-profit sectors are working cooperatively toaddress many of the problems in older neiglrborhoods. Their combined "ffnrt, fr'"r"resulted in the conshuction and rehabilitattn of housing, improurrrnrr--io ffilt;facilities, expansioa of business, and creatior ofjobs. Much iemalns to be done, JJ;;;;policy supports efforts Jo redevelop neighborhoods in accordance with more speoificredevelopment plans and strategies.
4. Guiding Poticy: Encourage infill development
This policy complements the policy to redevelop certain neighborhoods and commercialareas' It is designed to promote a more "ompact urban fonn'and discourale-the sprawl
Paltern of development. The policy encourages development in areas *rr-"r"."a"'q*t"infrastntcture (roads, utilities) and public facilities and services (fire and police
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SHORT TERM WORK PROGRAM: 2008-2012
AUGUSTA.RICHMOND COUNTY
Project
Year of Implementation
Responsibility
Estimated /
Contract
Cost
Funding
Source20082009201020t I zot2
LAND USE / GROWTH MANAGEMENT
Conduct more detailed studies
of character areas,
neighborhoods, activity centers
or other areas as necessary
I I I I I
Neighborhood
Associations,
Planning
Commission,
Other
Stakeholders
StaffTime City
Evaluate the feasibility and
merits of establishing mixed-
use districts, Conservation
districts or other types of
overlay zones in various parts
of the city
I I I I I
Neighborhood
Associations,
Planning
Commission,
Other
Stakeholders
Staff Time City
Update zoning map to reflect
Community Agenda, existing
land use and other relevanl
considorations
I I
City
Commission,
Planning
Commission
Sraff Time City
Update local zoning and
development ordinances as
necessary to achieve quality
growth
I I I I I
City
Commission,
Planning
Commission
Staff Time City
Address growth management
issues through use ofthe
Georgia Quality Growth
Partnership's Smart Growth
Toolkit
I I I I r City
Commission,
Planning
Commission
Staff Time City
Identifo other suburban sites
for infill development or
redevelopment
I Staff Time City
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The Administrator’s update to the Augusta, Georgia Mayor and Board of Commissioners
March 10, 2017
The City’s Fire Department Honors Its Heroes
The Augusta Fire Department hosts its second annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday March 14, 2017. This
signature event honors fire department personnel who have gone above-and-beyond the call of duty during
2016. The banquet begins at 7 p.m. at the Julian Smith Casino, located at 2200 Broad Street.
For more information, please contact Dee Griffin at 706-821-2489.
Planning and Development Proposes Schedule for Amending Zoning Ordinances
The following is an updated schedule for amending the zoning ordinance to address changes to land uses to
include brewpubs, microbreweries and distilleries, live entertainment venues and noise. The schedule is
designed so that all relevant issues are addressed and to provide adequate opportunity for input from elected
officials, stakeholders and the public. Planning and Development Department staff can provide background
information, if needed.
March 13, 2017 – Post draft ordinance amendments on city website and distribute to interested parties
March 13 – Advertise first public meeting
March 21 – Hold first public meeting
April 10 – Planning Commission work session to review draft ordinance amendments
April 11 – Post draft ordinance amendments, with Planning Commission recommendations, on city
website and distribute to interested parties
April 17 – Advertise second public meeting
April 25 – Hold second public meeting
May 1 – Planning Commission adopts amendments to the zoning ordinance. Amendments posted to
city website and distributed to interested parties.
May 16 – First reading by Augusta Commission
June 20 – Second reading by Augusta Commission
June 21 – Amendments to zoning ordinance published and distributed
June 21 – Online copy of the zoning ordinance updated
For additional information, please contact Melanie Wilson at 706-821-1807.
Augusta, Georgia
Administrator’s Advisory
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Augusta Information Technology Launches Help Site for Seniors
The Augusta Information Technology Department has launched “Seniors Place” on the Augusta website. The
team developed this new web page to provide the city’s seniors a centralized place to find information that can
benefit them in their day-to-day lives.
We want to ensure that seniors have information that helps to support independent living, social and civic
engagement, as well as access to transportation, recreational opportunities, affordable and age-friendly
housing, and health care to make a positive impact.
View the page at http://www.augustaga.gov/2336/Seniors-Place.
For more information, please contact Tameka Allen at 706-821-2529.
HCD Offers Financial Literacy Help and Funding Guidance for Non-profits
a) On Saturday, March 11, The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department will conduct
another in its series of financial literacy workshops. The session will be held from 10 a.m. until noon at the
30901 Development Corp. located at 1446 Lee Beard Way in Augusta. The workshop is free and open to the
public.
Registration is encouraged through the city’s website at http://www.augustaga.gov/2335/Financial-Literacy or by
calling the department.
For more information on this event, please contact Hawthorne Welcher at 706-842-3084.
b) HCD will hold a public hearing to gather public input on its FY2018 Annual Action Plan on Tuesday, March
14 at 6 p.m. The Beazley Room on the first floor of the Municipal Building will be the site for this gathering.
Refreshments will be served.
Staff will discuss the means for obtaining funds through programs such as HCD's HUD grant programs for
Community Development Block Grants, Emergency Solutions Grants, HOME Investment Partnership and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS.
Non-profits and service providers interested in pursuing funding through these programs will be required to
attend a mandatory application workshop on Thursday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the main library at 823 Telfair
Street.
For more information on this event, please contact Vicki C. Johnson at 706-821-1797.
Team One Augusta Dashes Across Finish Line
Team One Augusta crosses the finish line for this year’s American Heart Association fundraiser with a hearty
payoff!
Thanks to the energetic efforts of staff, Augusta employees have raised a total of $18,257, as of today. The
city’s goal for this campaign is $20,000. Additional contributions can be made through June 30.
The North Augusta Greeneway will host this year’s Walk for Life on Saturday, March 11.
For more information, please contact Kayla Cooper at 706-849-5927.
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Library Trustees to Meet; Library System Sets Events
a) The Board of Trustees of the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library will meet Monday, March 20. The
session take place at the headquarters library, located at 823 Telfair Street.
For more information, please contact Mashell Y. Fashion at 706-821-2602.
b) The following Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System (ARCPLS) programs are free and open to the
public. This list is just a sample of what ARCPLS has to offer. Visit arcpls.org to discover other exciting library
events.
Headquarters Branch (823 Telfair Street, Augusta, 706-821-2600)
Through April 15
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free Tax Assistance from the AARP Tax-Aide Program
Volunteers the AARP Tax Aide program will prepare tax returns at no charge during these walk-in tax clinics.
This program is geared towards taxpayers with low– and moderate-income, with special attention to those age
60 and older.
Wednesday, March 15 at 2 p.m.
Legacy Family Tree Webinar-Irish American Catholic Genealogy
Headquarters Library, 3rd Floor Computer Lab
What better way to celebrate Irish American Heritage month than by learning how to research your Irish
ancestors. The goal of this webinar is to provide attendees with a basic toolkit for getting started on the path to
finding a place of origin for your Irish ancestor. Space is limited, so please call 706-826-1511 to register.
Appleby Branch (2260 Walton Way, Augusta, 706-736-6244)
Tuesday, March 14 at 3 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Join us as we create a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft. Best for ages 3-12. Registration required for individuals.
Registration begins Monday, February 27.
Pre-register at 706-736-6244.
Diamond Lakes Branch (101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah, 706-772-2432)
Tuesdays, March 14, 21, and 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Computing for Beginners
Learn the basics of using personal computers to include the mouse and keyboard. Requires registration at 706-
772-2432.
Wednesday, March 15 at 5 p.m.
Unplug and Play for Teens
The Diamond Lakes Branch Library invites teens to turn off electronic devices and enjoy an evening of
unplugged fun. Pre-register at 706-772-2432.
Maxwell Branch (1927 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, 706-793-2020)
Through April 15
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Free Tax Assistance from the AARP Tax-Aide Program
Volunteers the AARP Tax Aide program will prepare tax returns at no charge during these walk-in tax clinics.
This program is geared towards taxpayers with low– and moderate-income, with special attention to those age
60 and older.
Wallace Branch (1237 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, 706-722-6275)
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Storytime
Please call 706 722-6275 to schedule a group of more than three children.
For more information, please contact Erin Prentiss at 706-821-2612.
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Recreation and Parks Schedules Events
The 2017 Recreation and Parks spring and summer catalog is now available online with all the fun and
exciting programs being offered for citizens. Please take the opportunity to look through this guide and make
plans to enjoy some of the programs, parks and special events that are happening throughout the city of
Augusta.
The catalog can be viewed online at https://issuu.com/augustarecreationandparks/docs/2017_spring-
summer_brochure. For more information, please call 706-796-5025.
Athletics
• March 10 -12: GRPA Open State, Industrial State and Church State Basketball Tournament – For
three days Bernie Ward Community Center, May Park Community Center, Warren Road Community
Center host the GRPA Basketball tournaments. This is an all-day event, starting Friday afternoon and
ending on Sunday after the last game has finished. Between eight and 15 teams in each division will
compete.
• March 11 at the Diamond Lakes Regional Park and Community Center (all day): Inflatable 5K and
Sportsfest – The Diamond Lakes Regional Park and Community Center will host the Augusta Sports
Council’s Inflatable 5k Fun Run, Sportsfest and Wellness Expo, which usually attracts around 1,500
participants and visitors.
• April 3 – 28: Adult Summer Sports Registration – Registration opens for the adult summer season of
softball, kickball or basketball.
Community Centers
• March 18 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the McBean Community Center: McBean’s Spring Fling and Yard
Sale – The yard sale begins at 8 a.m. Vendors must bring their own table. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
the team from the McBean Community Center will provide free youth activities.
• March 18 at the McDuffie Woods Community Center (12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.): 1st Annual Rumble in the
Woods – Dance teams and marching untis will compete in four different categories: Parade, Field
Show, Jr. Poms and Jr. & Sr. Stand Battle. First three winners of each category and the Grand
Champion will be awarded. General admission is $10. Children age 4 and younger are admitted free.
Advance tickets for $8 are available at the McDuffie Woods Community Center. [Event was originally
scheduled for this date, then postponed and now rescheduled for March 18]
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• March 25 at the Diamond Lakes Community Center (all day): Carnival Reading Fair – In partnership
with the Augusta library, Diamond Lakes Community Center will host a Carnival Reading Fair for all
ages. There will be a book fair and other activities.
• April 6 from 10 - 11 a.m. at the McBean Community Center: Pre-K Egg Hunt – In partnership with
McBean Elementary School, McBean Community Center will host an Easter egg hunt. The children
will hunt for eggs and prizes will be given.
Downtown
• March 17 from 2 – 10 p.m. at the downtown Augusta Common: St. Patrick’s Day Festival – In
cooperation with the Irish-American Heritage Society, the Augusta Common will be hosting this
year’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. The event starts with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2 p.m.
followed by a celebration at the Augusta Common with live entertainment, vendors and a play area
for children. Admission to this family-oriented event is free.
• Every Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. between March 18 and November 25: Augusta Market at the
River – This outdoor market offers local vendors, showcasing and selling fruits, veggies, honey,
baked goods and coffee, along with locally made art, home décor, accessories and entertainment.
The Augusta Market at the river is located at the 8th Street Plaza.
• April 3 from 5 – 10 p.m. at the Augusta Common: Mayor’s Masters Reception – Each year, thousands
of people from the city of Augusta and around the world gather on Master’s Monday to recognize
significant contributors to golf.
• April 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Augusta Common: Partee on the Green – A community dance party
with music for all ages - beach, soul, pop, jazz, reggae, R&B & funk.
• April 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Augusta Common: Major Rager Concert featuring The Flaming
Lips, People Of The Sun, The Eric Krasno Band and Stop Light Observations. Funk You Schema will
play an after-party.
Parks
Lock and Dam Picnic Shelter Update: Crews have completed removal of old ‘seat walls’ at Shelter #2. They
are in the process of re-grading and adding soil to improve safety, functionality and aesthetics. This work at
Shelter #1 was completed.
For more information, contact John Powell at (706) 842-5581.
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
535 Telfair Street, Suite 910 – Augusta, GA 30901 – (706) 821-2400 - www.augustaga.gov
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
City Equipment Lincoln County
Department:
Department:
Caption:Discuss/report from Administration regarding the matter of city-
owned equipment being used on private property in Lincoln
County. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Endorsement of NSBLD Repairs
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to support the effort to save the middle of Savannah
River Lock and Dam and to refurbish the Lock and Dam.
(Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
Cooper Carey
Department:
Department:
Caption:Report from staff on scope of services completed and total
expenditures to date for services rendered by Cooper Carey.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
6/6/2017 2:00 PM
James Brown Enhancement Project
Department:
Department:
Caption:Discuss/update/report from staff regarding the James Brown
Enhancement Project. (Requested by Commissioner Marion
Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Rolling Stone Magazine
Fans and admirers refer to him, commonly and without hyperbole, as "the Godfather of
Soul," "Soul Brother Number One" and "the hardest working man in show business."
Michel Jackson cited him as "my greatest inspiration." And the critic Robert Christgau,
writing in Rolling Stone, called him "the greatest musician of the rock era, no
contest."
With some 800 songs in his repertoire, James Brown has influenced contemporary
artists from virtually every popular music genre — rock, soul, jazz, R&B. His
polyrhythmic funk vamps virtually reshaped dance music, and his impact on hip-hop, in
particular, was huge; in the music's early years, Brown was by far the most sampled
artist.
The real story with Brown is the way in which he revolutionized music, influencing just
about every strain of pop music that would follow. He influenced musicians like
Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Prince, and Public Enemy,
among others. Brown's music was sampled by innumerable hip-hop producers and
DJs throughout the 1980s and 1990s, helping establish rap as a viable musical form.
Rolling Stone named Brown #7 on their list of the Most Influential Artists of All Time.
And even the academics are getting into the act; recently Princeton University devoted
an entire conference to the study of James Brown.
James Brown is unquestionably one of the most influential musical
pioneers of the last half-century. The Godfather of Soul, the inventor of funk, the
grandfather of hip-hop—Brown is cited as a seminal influence by artists ranging from
Mick Jagger to Michael Jackson to Afrika Bambaataa to Jay-Z.
Elysa Gardner , @elysagardner, USA TODAY Published July 27, 2014
James Brown still artistic, spiritual godfather to many.
An earlier R&B icon, Bootsy Collins, who played bass in Brown's group before joining
Parliament-Funkadelic, describes his former boss in similar terms, as "the rhythm of the
universe. It was as if he had the DNA of soul power programmed within his soul and
then masterfully sprinkled the universe with it."
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry remembers discovering Brown's early music in record
stores. "I'd be looking for old blues artists, like Howlin' Wolf and John Lee Hooker, and
James Brown's records were in some of the same bins. His sounds were drastically
different, but they did the same thing to me." Aerosmith included Brown's songs in its
early sets, and his grooves and those of descendants such as New Orleans funk band The
Meters "had a big influence on my songwriting, and still do," Perry says.
For celebrated young R&B star Janelle Monáe, who dons a cape in her own stage act in
homage to Brown, he simply "meant revolution. He meant a new way of expressing
yourself onstage. He also represented struggle and innovation — true innovation. He
was, to me, otherworldly. How could you have all that talent in one body?"
The Source Magazine
Mr. Brown was born in Augusta, GA on May 3, 1933, long before the south was
“dirty” and surely before American continental geography were places of pride for hip-
hop talent. Yet, starting in the 1980s, we witnessed a growing popularity of emerging
hip-hop artists use JB’s signature “one-three” beat from James Brown as motivation for
music that became a part of a new genre of music we now call “hip hop”.
The soul and rock legend, often revered as “the hardest working man in show business”,
Mr. Brown, whose career spans nearly 60 years, handcrafted a new culture and genre of
music with an eclectic, polyrhythmic blend of soul, rock, funk and R&B. Despite being
banned from performing at “white” establishments for several decades, battling racism
and while fighting for social justice, James Brown was a visionary, pioneer and
trailblazer who worked tirelessly while pursuing his career and perfecting his craft.
Mr. Brown’s influence on hip-hop culture still rocks on today in hip-hop.
JB’s musical influence and sound can still be heard in hip-hop songs, starting from the
first modern duo to sample one of Mr. Brown’s songs, Erik B. and Rakim‘s “Erik B. Is
President” back in 1986, which is classic hip hop anthem.
Since then, other artists including (but most certainly not limited to) DJ Jazzy Jeff &
The Fresh Prince, Snoop Dogg, Coolio, MC Hammer, DJ Magic Mike, The 2
Live Crew, Digable Planets, Craig Mack, Redman, Geto Boys, Grand Master
Flash & The Furious Five, Artifacts, Lords Of the Underground, The Fat
Boys, Jaz, Scarface, Salt N Pepa and Chubb Rock have all recorded songs with
samples from the one and only, “Godfather of Soul”.
5 Ways James Brown Made An Impact On
American Culture
By Brennan Williams –Huffington Post
James Brown’s early involvement with social issues also transcended into Politics. Publicly
known as a Republican, Brown endorsed President Richard M. Nixon’s 1972 reelection, and
later George W. Bush by appearing at various fundraising events.
Throughout the mid-1960s, Brown devoted a bulk of his time to a number of social issues,
including the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the assassination of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.
Known for his strict recording schedule, Brown’s relentless work ethic resulted in a plethora of
timeless music that not only birthed inspiration for future icons, but also shaped pop music.
Among his many tracks, the funk visionary’s “Funky Drummer” is considered one of the most
sampled songs in music history, according to Rolling Stone.
Despite dropping out of school in the seventh grade, the legendary performer went on to become
an advocate for education by penning the 1966 song, “Don’t Be a Dropout.” On the soulful track,
Brown declares: “Without an education, you might as well be dead.”
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Ex-Officio Appt. Augusta Aviation Commission
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Wednesday, May 3L, 2017 L0:56 PM
Lena Bonner
Tuesday, June 6 meeting
Lena please add to the agenda the appointment of Commissioner Dennis Williams to be an ex officio
-"*6.r (along with Commissioner Sammie Sias) to the augusta regional airport Commission.
Thanks! Mary
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