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Commission Chamber
8/17/2021
2:00 PM
INVOCATION: Reverend Mark N. Van Alstine, Pastor St. Joseph Catholic Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RECOGNITION(S)
Certified City Commissioner
A. Congratulations!Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Williams, Commissioners
Catherine S. McKnight and Francine Scott on the occasion of
completing all required course work by attending the Municipal Training
Institute, a partnership between the Georgia Municipal Association and
the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government to receive
your first level Certificate of Recognition thus becoming a Certified
City Commissioner.
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National Scholars during a recent White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU).
B. Congratulations! Ms. Madison Stafford and LeShawn Doolittle,
students at Paine College and Mr. Joshua Gayle Voorhees College on
being named National Scholars during a recent White House Initiative
on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). (Requested by
Commissioner Francine Scott)
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Five (5) minute time limit per delegation
DELEGATIONS
C.Ms. Kari Viola-Brooke presentation regarding prevalence of Child Sex
Trafficking in Richmond County and the services and responses Child
Enrichment has put in place to help combat the issue.
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D.Mr. Douglas M. Day, EA regarding Rezoning for 717 Rollins Road.Attachments
E.Mr. Oscar A. Reed regarding rezoning neighborhood for Group Home. Attachments
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-15)
PLANNING
1. FINAL PLAT – Walker Hill Sec 5 – S-924– A request for concurrence
with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by
James G. Swift and Associates, on behalf of South Georgia Custom
Homes LLC, requesting final plat approval for Walker Hill, Section 5.
This residential development is located near the intersection of Walker
Creek Road and Johnson Branch Road and contains 39 lots. Reviewing
agency approval 6-22-2021. DISTRICT 8
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2. Z-21-39 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve with the conditions below a petition by H&A
Development, LLC, on behalf of Eben Gray and Phan Hieu requesting a
Rezoning from Zone R-1 (One-family Residential) to Zone R-1E (One-
family Residential) affecting property known as 1299 A Brown Road
and 1241 Brown Road for a combined 172.41 acres approximately. Tax
Map 216-0-008-02-0 and Tax Map 216-0-003-00-0 Continued from June
Meeting DISTRICT 8 1. Pursuant to the Concept Plan, a maximum
of 287 lots can be developed – 177 single-family residential lots and 110
townhome lots. No fewer than 29 single-family residential lots may
measure 75 feet wide and no more than 148 single-family residential lots
may measure 60 feet wide. Density may be no greater than 1.66 lots per
acre. 2. A Traffic Impact Study will be required, as directed by the
Augusta Traffic Engineer, and all resulting requirements coming out of
the Traffic Study, or necessary mitigation as indicated by the Traffic
Study, must be installed to the satisfaction of the Augusta Traffic
Engineer. 3. Number of entrances shall remain at, and cannot be
reduced from, 3 entrances, and all entrances must conform to the
requirements of the Augusta Traffic Engineer. 4. Any traffic calming
devices incorporated into the proposed public right-of-ways will be at the
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sole discretion of the Augusta Engineering Department. 5. A stub out
right-of-way, to the adjacent vacant property to the northwest has been
provided, with no proposed infrastructure. The developer must install
roadway infrastructure, within the proposed right-of-way, on the
Development Plan, to the satisfaction of the Augusta Planning and
Development Director and Director of Augusta
Engineering. Additionally, if the length of the cul-de-sac exceeds 700’,
then the proper steps will have to be taken to remedy this issue. 6. All
interior roads will require a 60’ right-of-way and 31 feet back-of-curb to
back-of-curb and be constructed to City of Augusta standards and
specifications. 7. Guest parking must be paved and must be provided
throughout the entirety of the proposed subdivision. The townhome area
will be required to have, at a minimum, the 39 guest parking spaces being
proposed on the Concept Plan. It is recommended that guest parking be
provided throughout the single-family residential lots within the proposed
subdivision. 8. Written permission from Georgia Power to develop
within their gas easement will be required prior to Development Plan
submittal. 9. The 5’ wide walking path proposed along the wetlands
and floodplain area, running south to north, for the entire depth of the
subdivision, can be installed as each phase of the subdivision is
developed, as long as both ends of the walking trail tie to a sidewalk
within the street right-of-ways; however, no walking trail shall be
designed to cross the Georgia Power gas easement. 10. A GDOT permit
will be required for any work undertaken in the right-of-way of Brown
Road. 11. Sidewalks, meeting City of Augusta and GDOT standards, to
include ADA ramps at all returns, will be required along Brown Road,
and sidewalks, meeting City of Augusta standards, to include ADA
ramps at all returns, will be required along one side of each street internal
to the subdivision. 12. A streetyard with large trees 45’ on-center must be
installed along the entire length of Brown Road, to include the 3
residential lots fronting Brown Road. Streetyard trees are to be large
canopy trees - a minimum of 3” caliper, a minimum of 8’ in height and
unbranched to 6’. 13. Adherence to Augusta’s Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance will be required, including the need to do a No-Rise
Certification for the entire development. Additionally, all finished floors
of structures to be built, will need to be 3 feet above Base Flood
Elevation (BFE). 14. 113.0 acres must be preserved as greenspace / open
space. Passive recreation amenities will be allowed in the greenspace /
open space area. 15. The pool and amenity area, as shown on the Concept
Plan, must be constructed prior to the lot count in the proposed
subdivision reaching 144 lots (i.e. prior to the Final Plat being submitted
for the 144th lot). 16. Exterior materials will consist of hardi-board, stone
or brick elements. Vinyl siding will not be used.
3. Z-21-63 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve with the conditions below a petition by Tamela
Carter, requesting a Special Exception to establish a Tutoring / Training
Center per Section 26-1 (b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for
Augusta Georgia affecting property containing 0.44 acres and located at
3501 Jonathan Circle. Tax Map 134-2-038-00-0. DISTRICT 1 1.
The hours of operation shall be from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at which
time all operations shall cease and any illumination other than typical
residential security lighting shall be eliminated. 2. Limit the number of
students being tutored to six (6) students per hour. 3. Limit the number
of staff to four (4) at any given time during hours of operation. 4.
Shall comply with building and safety codes for the proposed use. 5.
Shall obtain all required local, state or federal license necessary. 6.
Off-street parking shall be provided behind the residence. 7. A paved
or gravel circular driveway or turn-a-round area shall be provided for the
drop-off and pick-up of students in order to prevent vehicles from
backing out onto Jonathan Circle. 8. Remove the existing pennant
flags and banners as they are not permitted in accordance with Augusta
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 9. No signage is permitted for the
parcel in accordance with Section 28-B-7(C) of the Augusta
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
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4. Z-21-65 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve with the conditions below a petition by Chad
Harrod (Harrod Properties, Inc.), on behalf of Anderson Holding Co.,
Inc. and Bryan Simkins, requesting a Rezoning from Zone A
(Agricultural) to Zone LI (Light Industrial) affecting property
containing 75.32 acres and located at 1634 Tobacco Road and part of
1702 Tobacco Road. Tax Map 158-0-005-11-0 and part of Tax Map
158-0-005-12-0. DISTRICT 1 1. The first parcel shall connect to
sanitary sewer. 2. Shall comply with the Augusta Tree Ordinance, as
amended. 3. Shall comply with all development standards and
regulations set forth by the City of Augusta-Richmond County, GA; to
include FAA Airport Regulations; in place at the time of development.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
5.Motion to approve Alcohol Ordinance: request approval of amendments
to the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, Alcoholic
Beverages, to include licensing requirements and definition for Bodega
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as a business type located in the Entertainment Zone that is eligible for
an On-Premise Incidental Alcohol License. (Approved by Public
Service Committee August 11, 2021)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
6. Motion to approve the Administrator's proposed framework for
administering the Augusta Rescue Plan (funded by the federal American
Rescue Plan), $1.5 million for vaccination incentives (vaccinations for
10,000 with $100 per person for full dosage) and $500,000 for salaries,
potential locations for City partners to provide outreach for education and
vaccinations, and other reasonable activities and expenses for vaccine
incentive implementation. The request also includes pre-authorization to
implement revenue recovery, Public Safety and premium pay provisions
within the law to provide one-time pay supplements for public safety and
one-time salary adjustment of up to $15.00 per hour minimum and 2%
increases to address compression with funding from the ARP of
approximately $6.6 million in FY21 and $5.6 million in FY 22, pending
the issuance and concurrence of allowable expenditures with the ARP
final rules by the US Treasury Department. (Approved by
Administrative Services Committee August 11, 2021)
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7.Motion approve a new position of Open Records Officer (working title
Transparency Officer) at a pay grade 25 funded by vacancy savings in the
Office of the City Administrator.(Approved by Administrative Services
Committee August 11, 2021)
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PUBLIC SAFETY
8.Motion to approve the Agreement with Georgia Emergency
Management & Homeland Security Agency and approve acceptance of
the grant award in the amount of $15,000.00 (Grant No. EMW-2020-ss-
00089) and authorize the Mayor to execute all required documents.
(Approved by Public Safety Services Committee August 11, 2021)
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
9.Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Engineering Phase of
Design Consultant Contract to Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) in the amount
of $60,320.77 for the 6th Street Improvements as requested by AED.
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RFP 18-279. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee August
11, 2021)
10.Motion to approve Task Order Three funding for Drainage System
Assessment, Verification and Drainage Improvements Engineering
Services Agreement to Constantine Engineering (Constantine) in the
amount of $226,000.00 for Overton Road Drainage Subbasin as
requested by the AED. RFQ 19-148. (Approved by Engineering
Services Committee August 11, 2021)
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11.Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Final Engineering
Phase of Design Consultant Contract to Civil Services, Inc. in the amount
of $113,987.12 for Highland Avenue Bridge over CSX Railroad (Bridge
Repair and Restoration) as requested by AED. RFQ 19-242. (Approved
by Engineering Services Committee August 11, 2021)
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
12.Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August
3, 2021 and Special Called Meeting held August 11, 2021. Attachments
APPOINTMENT(S)
13.Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Danny Ramos to the Augusta
Port Authority representing District 10.Attachments
14.Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Kasey Bryan to the Augusta
Historic Preservation Board representing District 2. Attachments
15.Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Brenda Brown to the
Augusta Housing &Community Development Citizens Advisory Board
representing District 3.
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****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
8/17/2021
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
8/17/2021
(Items 16-19)
PLANNING
16. Z-21-62 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning
Commission to approve with the condition below petition by Margret
McKie, requesting a Rezoning from Zone A (Agricultural) to Zone
R-3B (Multiple-family Residential) affecting property containing
approximately 1.84 Acres and known as 4717 Rollins Road. Tax Map
278-0-029-00-0. DISTRICT 8 1. Should the Group Home for Boys
cease to operate the property shall revert to a Single Family Residential
use.
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17.Proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Tiny
Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units. Attachments
ENGINEERING SERVICES
18.Motion to approve acceptance of $15,000 grant award to Keep Augusta
Beautiful from Keep America Beautiful. Attachments
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
19.Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of
compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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Invocation
Department:
Department:
Caption:Reverend Mark N. Van Alstine, Pastor St. Joseph Catholic
Church.
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Certified City Commissioner
Department:Augusta Commission
Department:Augusta Commission
Caption: Congratulations!Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Williams,
Commissioners Catherine S. McKnight and Francine Scott
on the occasion of completing all required course work by
attending the Municipal Training Institute, a partnership
between the Georgia Municipal Association and the University
of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government to receive your
first level Certificate of Recognition thus becoming a Certified
City Commissioner.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
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National Scholars during a recent White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU).
Department:
Department:
Caption: Congratulations! Ms. Madison Stafford and LeShawn
Doolittle, students at Paine College and Mr. Joshua Gayle
Voorhees College on being named National Scholars during a
recent White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCU). (Requested by Commissioner Francine
Scott)
Background:These three scholars were selected out of 200 applicants from
across nation with 86 being selected. They will serve as
ambassadors to the programs and to their fields of study.
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Students with Augusta ties named
national HBCU Scholars
Miguel Legoas
Augusta Chronicle
Three students with Augusta connections have been honored by the White
House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Madison Stafford, 19, of Jonesboro, Georgia, and LeShawn Doolittle, 53, of
Augusta, both Paine College students, and Joshua Gayle, of Augusta, who
attends Voorhees College in Denmark, S.C., were named as HBCU Scholars by
the U.S. Department of Education.
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Out of more than 200 applicants from across the nation, 86 were selected. The
three will be expected to serve as ambassadors to the program and to their
fields of study, according to a new release issued Tuesday.
“The students who hold this honor are committed to creating a more just and
equitable society through their civic engagement. They are leaders and
change-makers in their communities," U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel
Cardona said.
"It's a pretty big honor to me, personally," Gayle said. "I don't like to be in the
spotlight, but to have someone say 'this person should be part of this
opportunity' is big."
"I never thought I would get it and I'm just so blown away, because I feel like
'Wow, a nontraditional student who just took a leap of faith to even attend
school,' " Doolittle said. "Now, all of a sudden, all these wonderful things are
happening for me."
"I'm really proud because I come from a family of people that went to college
but didn't finish," Stafford said. "So I really try to make my mark there, make
them proud."
Each applicant is signed off by a college's president, and must exhibit
academic achievement, civic/campus engagement and entrepreneurial ethos.
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Stafford has a 3.88 GPA, was an Orientation Committee member and is a
residential assistant. She is a sophomore biology student, who was looking for
an HBCU not too far from home. Her first year was as a virtual student, so she
has not been able to explore the campus much. But, she is looking forward to
experiencing the school's homey, close-knit vibe, she said.
They have welcomed me with open arms and have been a great … transition
over from high school to college," she said.
Doolittle has a 3.78 GPA, is a member of Collegiate 100 and is seeking an
advisory position on Student Government Association's Parliament. She has
had several family members go to Paine, and after her family suffered some
big setbacks, including a bankruptcy, she was inspired to go back to school.
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"I was going through some devastating times and I had to come to grips that I
control my fate and I have to do something to set myself up in a better place,"
Doolittle said. "Each year just got better for me. I love learning anyway, and
just being able to go to school when I thought I couldn't at such a low time in
my life, this was a beacon."
Gayle has a 3.7 GPA, is Student Government Association president and the
student representative on the school's board of trustees. He is a senior
business administration major with a focus in finances. In addition, while at
Lucy Craft Laney High School, he was in JROTC and continued with ROTC in
college.
"My mom raised me to [believe] if I want something, and I know I wanna
commit to it, I gotta commit to it and see it through," he said.
Stafford wants to go into pediatrics and is interested in some form of
internship, job shadowing or research opportunity. Doolittle is finishing
accounting and is looking into working for herself after graduation. Gayle is
pursuing a commission into the U.S. Army.
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Ms. Kari Viola-Brooke
Department:
Department:
Caption:Ms. Kari Viola-Brooke presentation regarding prevalence of
Child Sex Trafficking in Richmond County and the services and
responses Child Enrichment has put in place to help combat the
issue.
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Mr. Douglas M. Day,
Department:
Department:
Caption:Mr. Douglas M. Day, EA regarding Rezoning for 717 Rollins
Road.
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Oscar A. Reed
Department:
Department:
Caption:Mr. Oscar A. Reed regarding rezoning neighborhood for Group
Home.
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Final Plat Walker HIll Sec 5
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: FINAL PLAT – Walker Hill Sec 5 – S-924– A request for
concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to
approve a petition by James G. Swift and Associates, on behalf
of South Georgia Custom Homes LLC, requesting final plat
approval for Walker Hill, Section 5. This residential
development is located near the intersection of Walker Creek
Road and Johnson Branch Road and contains 39 lots. Reviewing
agency approval 6-22-2021. DISTRICT 8
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Z-21-39
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: Z-21-39 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve with the conditions below a
petition by H&A Development, LLC, on behalf of Eben Gray
and Phan Hieu requesting a Rezoning from Zone R-1 (One-
family Residential) to Zone R-1E (One-family Residential)
affecting property known as 1299 A Brown Road and 1241
Brown Road for a combined 172.41 acres approximately. Tax
Map 216-0-008-02-0 and Tax Map 216-0-003-00-0 Continued
from June Meeting DISTRICT 8 1. Pursuant to the Concept
Plan, a maximum of 287 lots can be developed – 177 single-
family residential lots and 110 townhome lots. No fewer than 29
single-family residential lots may measure 75 feet wide and no
more than 148 single-family residential lots may measure 60 feet
wide. Density may be no greater than 1.66 lots per acre. 2. A
Traffic Impact Study will be required, as directed by the
Augusta Traffic Engineer, and all resulting requirements coming
out of the Traffic Study, or necessary mitigation as indicated by
the Traffic Study, must be installed to the satisfaction of the
Augusta Traffic Engineer. 3. Number of entrances shall
remain at, and cannot be reduced from, 3 entrances, and all
entrances must conform to the requirements of the Augusta
Traffic Engineer. 4. Any traffic calming devices incorporated
into the proposed public right-of-ways will be at the sole
discretion of the Augusta Engineering Department. 5. A stub
out right-of-way, to the adjacent vacant property to the
northwest has been provided, with no proposed
infrastructure. The developer must install roadway
infrastructure, within the proposed right-of-way, on the
Development Plan, to the satisfaction of the Augusta Planning
and Development Director and Director of Augusta
Engineering. Additionally, if the length of the cul-de-sac
exceeds 700’, then the proper steps will have to be taken to
remedy this issue. 6. All interior roads will require a 60’
right-of-way and 31 feet back-of-curb to back-of-curb and be
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constructed to City of Augusta standards and specifications.
7. Guest parking must be paved and must be provided
throughout the entirety of the proposed subdivision. The
townhome area will be required to have, at a minimum, the 39
guest parking spaces being proposed on the Concept Plan. It is
recommended that guest parking be provided throughout the
single-family residential lots within the proposed subdivision.
8. Written permission from Georgia Power to develop within
their gas easement will be required prior to Development Plan
submittal. 9. The 5’ wide walking path proposed along the
wetlands and floodplain area, running south to north, for the
entire depth of the subdivision, can be installed as each phase of
the subdivision is developed, as long as both ends of the walking
trail tie to a sidewalk within the street right-of-ways; however,
no walking trail shall be designed to cross the Georgia Power
gas easement. 10. A GDOT permit will be required for any work
undertaken in the right-of-way of Brown Road. 11. Sidewalks,
meeting City of Augusta and GDOT standards, to include ADA
ramps at all returns, will be required along Brown Road, and
sidewalks, meeting City of Augusta standards, to include ADA
ramps at all returns, will be required along one side of each
street internal to the subdivision. 12. A streetyard with large
trees 45’ on-center must be installed along the entire length of
Brown Road, to include the 3 residential lots fronting Brown
Road. Streetyard trees are to be large canopy trees - a minimum
of 3” caliper, a minimum of 8’ in height and unbranched to 6’.
13. Adherence to Augusta’s Flood Damage Prevention
Ordinance will be required, including the need to do a No-Rise
Certification for the entire development. Additionally, all
finished floors of structures to be built, will need to be 3 feet
above Base Flood Elevation (BFE). 14. 113.0 acres must be
preserved as greenspace / open space. Passive recreation
amenities will be allowed in the greenspace / open space area.
15. The pool and amenity area, as shown on the Concept Plan,
must be constructed prior to the lot count in the proposed
subdivision reaching 144 lots (i.e. prior to the Final Plat being
submitted for the 144th lot). 16. Exterior materials will consist
of hardi-board, stone or brick elements. Vinyl siding will not be
used.
Background:
Analysis:
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Z-21-63
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: Z-21-63 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve with the conditions below a
petition by Tamela Carter, requesting a Special Exception to
establish a Tutoring / Training Center per Section 26-1 (b) of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta Georgia
affecting property containing 0.44 acres and located at 3501
Jonathan Circle. Tax Map 134-2-038-00-0. DISTRICT 1
1. The hours of operation shall be from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00
P.M. at which time all operations shall cease and any
illumination other than typical residential security lighting shall
be eliminated. 2. Limit the number of students being tutored
to six (6) students per hour. 3. Limit the number of staff to
four (4) at any given time during hours of operation. 4. Shall
comply with building and safety codes for the proposed use.
5. Shall obtain all required local, state or federal license
necessary. 6. Off-street parking shall be provided behind the
residence. 7. A paved or gravel circular driveway or turn-a-
round area shall be provided for the drop-off and pick-up of
students in order to prevent vehicles from backing out onto
Jonathan Circle. 8. Remove the existing pennant flags and
banners as they are not permitted in accordance with Augusta
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 9. No signage is
permitted for the parcel in accordance with Section 28-B-7(C) of
the Augusta Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
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Recommendation:
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Z-21-65
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: Z-21-65 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve with the conditions below a
petition by Chad Harrod (Harrod Properties, Inc.), on behalf of
Anderson Holding Co., Inc. and Bryan Simkins, requesting a
Rezoning from Zone A (Agricultural) to Zone LI (Light
Industrial) affecting property containing 75.32 acres and
located at 1634 Tobacco Road and part of 1702 Tobacco Road.
Tax Map 158-0-005-11-0 and part of Tax Map 158-0-005-12-0.
DISTRICT 1 1. The first parcel shall connect to sanitary
sewer. 2. Shall comply with the Augusta Tree Ordinance, as
amended. 3. Shall comply with all development standards
and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta-Richmond
County, GA; to include FAA Airport Regulations; in place at the
time of development.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
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Alcohol Ordinance Amendments
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Motion to approve Alcohol Ordinance: request approval of
amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 6, Chapter 2,
Article 1, Alcoholic Beverages, to include licensing
requirements and definition for Bodega as a business type
located in the Entertainment Zone that is eligible for an On-
Premise Incidental Alcohol License. (Approved by Public
Service Committee August 11, 2021)
Background:The Planning & Development Department is requesting to
amend the Alcohol Ordinance to include a bodega as a business
type eligible for an On-Premise Incidental Alcohol License….
The owner of two restaurants in the Central Business District for
over fifteen years is changing the operation for each
establishment so that each business will operate as a bodega
which by definition is typically small market type store that sells
limited beer and wine with prepared food items, coffee, and
merchandise that may include retail packaged food products,
retail beer and wine, home goods, and décor items.
Analysis:The proposed amendments will provide that a bodega, or similar
type establishments, are eligible to apply for an Incidental On-
Premise Alcohol License subject to approved regulations that
includes ‘total revenue generated from the sell of alcohol does
not exceed 25 percent of the business’s total annual gross sales
of products and /or services at the business’s location’.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Do not approve
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SECTION 6-2-2, SECTION 6-2-19 AND SECTION 6-2-52;
SO AS TO DEFINE BODEGA, CLARIFYING MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR
EMPLOYMENT AND BEING ON THE PREMISES, AND ADDING BODEGA UNDER
INCIDENTAL ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION ALCOHOL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS; TO
REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT INCIDENTAL ON-PREMISE
CONSUMPTION ALCOHOL LICENSEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION SHALL COMPLY WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Section 6-2-2 is hereby
amended by adding new Section 6-2-2 (ss) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Sections 6-2-19 (d) (1) (2), (e),
and (f) are hereby amended by deleting these sections in its entirety, AND new Sections 6-2-19 (d) (1)
(2), (e), and (f) are hereby inserted to replace the repealed sections as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 3. Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, Sections 6-2-52 (f) (g) and (h)
are hereby amended by deleting these sections in its entirety, AND new Sections 6-2-52 (f) (g) and (h) are
hereby inserted to replace the repealed sections as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION 8. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2021.
__________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: __________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was
duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2021 and that such Ordinance
has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached
hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
“EXHIBIT A”
(Amended sections are underlined)
Sec. 6-2-2. Definitions.
The following are definitions of terms as used in this Chapter:
(ss) Bodega shall mean a market type store located in the Entertainment Zone that sells limited beer and
wine with prepared food items, coffee, and merchandise that may include retail packaged food products,
retail beer and wine, home goods, and décor items. Entertainment Zone shall mean the area of Augusta,
Georgia, in the Central Business District that is bounded by the Savannah River to the north, Greene Street
to the south, Fifth Street to the east and Thirteenth Street to the west.
Sec. 6-2-19. Furnishing to minors - Prohibited.
(d) If such conduct is not otherwise prohibited pursuant to section 6-2-26 nothing contained in this section
shall be construed to prohibit any person under twenty-one (21) years of age from:
(1) Dispensing, serving, selling or handling alcoholic beverages as a part of employment in any licensed
restaurant, art shop, personal service establishment, indoor amusement and recreational gaming
enterprise, bodega, or Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau, as defined in Section 6-2-2.
(2) Being employed in any establishment in which alcoholic beverages are distilled or manufactured;
(e) Each retail business establishment in Augusta-Richmond County which is licensed to sell alcoholic
beverages of any kind shall post in a conspicuous place or places a notice, which shall contain the provisions of
the laws of this state which deal with the unlawful sale of such items to underage persons and the penalties for
violating such laws.
(f) No person who holds a license or is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an establishment holding a
license permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption shall employ any individual under
the age of 21, or allow any individual under the age of 21 to be in, frequent or loiter about the licensed premises
unless such individual is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian except as provided herein. This prohibition
shall apply regardless of whether or not said establishment on said date or time is operating for the purpose of the
sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, and regardless of what other type of license or business
tax certificate said establishment may have. This section shall not prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from
being in a qualified eating establishment, entertainment venue, art shop, personal service establishment, indoor
amusement and recreational gaming enterprise, bodega or Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau, as defined
in this Ordinance or attending a special event for which a license for a single event is issued pursuant to this
Ordinance, and does not apply to such individuals who are employees of the licensee with assigned duties in the
licensed premises.
Sec. 6-2-52. License for eating establishment, hybrid restaurants, entertainment venue, art shop, personal
service establishment, indoor amusement and recreational gaming enterprise, bodega, or Augusta
Convention and Visitors Bureau; authority to sell for consumption on the premises.
(f) For Art Shops, Personal Service Establishments, indoor amusement and recreational gaming enterprise,
bodega, and the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau to be eligible to apply for an ‘incidental on –premise
consumption alcohol license’ it must have a permanent physical location; be a public place kept, used,
maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place of business; and such place being provided with
adequate and sanitary facilities as specified by the County Health Department. The serving of such on-premise
consumption alcohol shall be incidental to the principal business conducted, and at no time can the sell of alcohol
be the dominant activity within the business. The total revenue generated from the sell of alcohol under the
‘incidental on – premise consumption alcohol license’ must not exceed 25 percent of the business’s total annual
gross sales of products and/or services at the business’s location. The Planning & Development Department staff,
upon receiving an application for an ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’ shall inspect the
business to determine if the applicant is meeting the intent of the above requirements and shall advise the
Commission the determination of his/her inspection. Businesses that receive an Incidental Alcohol License are
required to pay an annual regulatory fee as required in Augusta, Georgia Code Section 2-1-3 (c). (Ordinance
# 7651& 7652)
(g) The licensee for an ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’ desiring the privilege to sell
or otherwise dispense distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine in accordance with (f) above shall file an affidavit
with the Planning & Development Department, certifying under oath that such establishment, if an existing
business, derived at least 75 percent of its total annual gross sales income from the sale of non-alcoholic products
and/or services at the business’s location during the preceding calendar year or, if a new business, fully intends
and expects to derive at least 75 percent of its total annual gross sales income from the sale of non-alcoholic
products and/or services at the business’s location during the remainder of the current calendar year. Such an
affidavit must be submitted annually with such business’s ‘incidental on –premise consumption alcohol license’
renewal application if it is to be continued. The hours of sale are set forth in Sections 6-2-14 and 6-2-15.
h) The holder of an ‘incidental on - premise consumption alcohol license’ is not eligible to hold an Alcohol
Catering License
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
American Rescue Plan framework
Department:Administrator's Office
Department:Administrator's Office
Caption: Motion to approve the Administrator's proposed framework for
administering the Augusta Rescue Plan (funded by the federal
American Rescue Plan), $1.5 million for vaccination incentives
(vaccinations for 10,000 with $100 per person for full dosage)
and $500,000 for salaries, potential locations for City partners to
provide outreach for education and vaccinations, and other
reasonable activities and expenses for vaccine incentive
implementation. The request also includes pre-authorization to
implement revenue recovery, Public Safety and premium pay
provisions within the law to provide one-time pay supplements
for public safety and one-time salary adjustment of up to $15.00
per hour minimum and 2% increases to address compression
with funding from the ARP of approximately $6.6 million in
FY21 and $5.6 million in FY 22, pending the issuance and
concurrence of allowable expenditures with the ARP final rules
by the US Treasury Department. (Approved by Administrative
Services Committee August 11, 2021)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Cover Memo
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
AUGUSTA
RECOVERY
PLAN (ARP)
$350,000,000,000 AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN
•$82,348,868 Augusta-Richmond County
•$116,000,000 Richmond County Schools
•$2,500,000 Paine College
•$447,000,000 PPE Loans
•$6,095,961 ERA 1
•$7,114,012 ERA 2
•HUD HOME $3,483,201
•AIRPORT $4,127,473
•CONCESSIONS $283,134
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A ONCE IN A GENERATION
INVESTMENT
Public Health Emergency Begins January 27, 2020
Ø Covered Period March 3, 2021
Ø Eligible ARP expenditures incurred/obligated by
December 2024
Ø Period of performance ends December 2026
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A ONCE IN A GENERATION
INVESTMENT
Public Comment Ends 7/16/2021
•Final Rule expected within 45 days
Interim Report (Cities & Counties)
•Consolidated Governments (2 Reports)
•Due August 31, 2021 (spending through 7/31/21)
Project Expenditure Report
•Due October 31, 2021
•Awardees above $5 million report quarterly
•Awards, Sub-awards, project information
Recovery Plan Performance Report
Ø Required for populations above 250,000
Ø Augusta, GA exempt*
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INTERIM FINAL RULE
ALLOWABLE EXPENSE CATEGORIES
üSupport Public Health Response
üReplace Public Sector Revenue
Loss
üWater & Sewer Infrastructure
üAddress Negative Economic
Impacts
üPremium Pay for Essential
Workers
üBroadband Infrastructure
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Funds may be used to cover the cost of consultants
Can be used to establish public jobs programs
Revenue Recovery (clarifications)
Broadband to Unserved/Underserved
ü Broadband infrastructure that brings reliability of
o 25MPS download speed
o 3MBS of upload speed
Investments in Outdoor Spaces
ü Qualified Census Tracts
ü Services for stronger neighborhoods and communities
ü Parks & Recreation
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ARP ELIGIBLE USES (FAQs)
•Expedite court case backlog
•Assistance for small business startups
•Respond to increased violence and crime
•Assistance to households & businesses
•Pre-project development of water, sewer,
broadband
•Public health response
ü Vaccination programs
ü Medical Expenses
ü Testing, contact tracing, PPE
ü Capital improvements in public facilities to meet pandemic
operational needs*
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ARP ELIGIBLE USES (FAQs)
LOCAL
ARP
ALLOCATIONS
REGIONAL ARP ALLOCATIONS
•Columbia County $30,439,857
•Burke County $4,347,635.00
•North Augusta, SC $11,000,000*
•Aiken County, SC $33,200,000
Note: North Augusta figures based on recent news
reporting. ARP documents identify $4,300,000.
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ACCG
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County Responses as of 7/2/2021:45
Counties NOT Offering Premium Pay:18
Counties Still Developing Plans /UNDECIDED :13
Counties with Premium Pay UNDER CONSIDERATION:
•3 counties are considering giving one-time payments ranging from
$100 -5000 (varies by county whether it is a set amount for all; a set
amount for full time vs. part time; a higher amount for public safety;
etc.)
•7 counties with premium pay under consideration have not identified
their funding levels or finalized their plans at this time
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Counties who HAVE PAID or PLAN TO PAY Premium Pay
•3 counties are giving one-time payments ranging from $1000 -$2000
(varies by county whether it is a set amount for all; a set amount for
full time vs. part time; a higher amount for public safety; etc.)
•1 county is paying premium pay for hours worked consistent with the
Federal statutory and regulatory caps and maximum payables
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DeKalb Commission Approves Bonuses for Public Safety Personnel
DeKalb County public safety personnel will soon get a $3,000 bonus.
The county commission approved Tuesday the one-time “protect and serve retention bonuses”
previously proposed by CEO Michael Thurmond. The roughly 2,300 qualifying employees include police
officers, firefighters, sheriff’s deputies, E-911 employees, probation officers and investigators with the
medical examiner and district attorney’s offices. The $6.2 million initiative is being funded primarily by
federal American Rescue Plan funds.
DeKalb County received a total of about $74 million from the American Rescue Plan, the pandemic-related
stimulus package that President Joe Biden signed into law in April. It will receive a second installment of
the same amount next year.
GEORGIA
VACCINE
OUTREACH
(SUMMARY)
•The city of Bogart tailored their outdoor city hall sign to raise vaccine awareness.•In addition to using the “It’s Worth a Shot” campaign assets the city of Cedartown partnered with the city of Rockmart, Polk County and Floyd Medical Center to hold a vaccine clinic at Polk Medical Center campus.•The city of Cairo printed more than 4,300 “It’s Worth a Shot” PSAs in English and Spanish and distributed them throughout the schools for students to share with their parents.•Leaders in the city of Smyrna created their own vaccine awareness campaign titled, “Give it a Shot Smyrna.” The city also hosted mobile vaccine opportunities and utilized their fire department to distribute more than 1,000 vaccines.•The cities of Doraville and Dunwoody partnered with the Latino Community Fund and We Love BuHi to offer vaccine clinics for non-English-speaking residents. The Doraville City Council also authorized $26,000 in vaccine-related outreach to Spanish-speaking residents. While the city of Dunwoody documented (via a behind-the-scenes video) Mayor Lynn Deutsch getting her vaccine to encourage the community.•The city of Valdosta engaged the local media to share more about their efforts to encourage city-wide vaccinations and their involvement in GMA’s “It’s Worth a Shot” campaign.•The city of Commerce also instituted a health rewards program, which allowed staff to earn points from getting vaccinated.•The city of Moultrie's community outreach event in March safely hosted local doctors who were trusted by the city's minority population.
COVID-19
VACCINE
OUTREACH
BEST PRACTICES
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ARP SMALL BUSINESS
INITIATIVES
BEST PRACTICES
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CITY OF BALTIMORE’S BOOST PROGRAM
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s BOOST
program launched an initiative that will provide
local Black-owned businesses technical
assistance and $50,000 financial support to
activate empty storefronts downtown. Providing
this "boost" is an example of types of innovative
ways communities may foster growth in local
communities as a part of the ARP.
Mayor Scott Establishes the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs to
Manage Historic American Rescue Plan Investment
Mayor Brandon M. Scott is establishing the office that will manage a historic $640 million in investment to
Baltimore City through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and appointing the leadership team that will
lead that office.
The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs will be responsible for administering all aspects of ARPA funding
and regularly reporting to the federal government, as well as the public. Shamiah T. Kerney will direct the
Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs as Chief Recovery Officer. Aaron M. Moore will serve as Deputy
Director. Elizabeth Tatum will serve as Project Manager.
“Putting Baltimoreans back to work, investing in neighborhoods that have historically been left behind,
funding community-based violence reduction initiatives, and closing the digital divide are top priorities as we
develop a plan that maximizes the impact of ARPA dollars,” said Mayor Brandon M. Scott.“I am committed to
a transparent process, and this leadership team at the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs will be a key
partner in ensuring accountability and an equitable distribution of this federal investment.”
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Fulton County invested a total of $10 million in two minority-owned financial institutions —Loyal Trust Bank and Unity National Bank.
The deposits were made at a ceremony hosted by Chairman Robb Pitts, who sponsored the resolution
prompting the move, where he presented representatives of the banks with celebratory jumbo checks for $5
million each.
“This is a major issue for me and the rest of Fulton County. I’m thrilled to be here today with these big checks
and an even bigger commitment to helping minority owned banks thrive,” Pitts said in a statement.
“Minority-owned banks are a cornerstone of Fulton County and today’s deposits show we are serious about
investing in these institutions.”
Pitts and representatives from the banks highlighted the community impact the deposits in these banks will
have.
“This isn’t just about $5 million —this is an effort spearheaded by Chairman Pitts to recapitalize minority
owned businesses,” George Andrews from Unity National Bank said in a statement.
“The expectation is that we will reinvest this money in the community,” Rose Jarboe, the chairwoman of
Loyal Trust Bank, added. “We really want to work on small business loans and getting those started.”
ARP
CLEAN WATER
PROJECT
BEST PRACTICES
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CALIFORNIA UTILITY PROGRAM
The state’s eviction moratorium expires June 30, raising the stakes for Newsom’s new rent relief proposal. Half of the $5.2 billion
he announced today was already allocated to rent relief in January, and has been slowly rolling out to landlords and tenants as
part of the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act. The second half of funds will also come from the federal government, according to the
state Department of Finance.
The first set of funds came with a series of stipulations laid out by state law, including that the money would cover 80% of back
rent, and landlords would forgive the remaining 20%. If the landlord opted out of the program, tenants would then be eligible for
only a quarter of back rent.
In previous reporting, CalMatters found the program left out many renters who took out loans through credit cards, friends or
other lenders. The funds were also allocated by raw population size, rather than the population of low-income renters as
advocates had hoped, leaving cities with a high proportion of renters like Los Angeles with insufficient funds.
Who will qualify for the additional $2.6 billion in rent relief and how they’ll get it under Newsom’s proposal is still up in the air.
Newsom suggested the new plan will do away with the 80% deal, opting instead to reimburse tenants for 100% of the back rent
they owe.
Newsom’s proposal to dedicate $2 billion to help pay back utility bills follows CalMatters’ reporting that at least 1.6 million
households had water debt that totalled $1 billion and state estimatesthat Californians owe another $1 billion in late gas and
electricity payments.
For the record, this story has been updated to clarify that the $75,000 income threshold is per household, not tax filer,
according to the Department of Finance.
AUGUSTA PRIORITIES
(SAMPLE LIST)
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY PURPOSE COST
BLIGHT MITIGATION Mitigate negative impact of growing blighted areas
countywide as a result of global health emergency
TBD
BASIC SERVICES Provide excellent/outstanding service to our residents and
other stakeholders by increasing accessibility to services ,
providing access to public spaces, expanding 311 and other
outreach and transparency efforts.
Includes the development of a unified call center.
TBD
WATER/SEWER Ensure Augustans have access to clean drinking water,
infrastructure without defects, accurate billing and
reasonable costs for service
TBD
ENVIRONMENT Ensure all Augusta environmental resources, major
equipment and infrastructure are efficient and sustainable
for long-term viability. Offset costs related to Green
Augusta implementation, TRANE facility initiative.
TBD
AUGUSTA PRIORITIES
(SAMPLE LIST)
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY PURPOSE COST
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Ensure the safety, reliability, and support of public sector
technology needs
TBD
UTILITY ASSISTANCE Provide relief to Augustans negatively impacted by the
pandemic who are past due on utility bills.
TBD
WATER/SEWER Update existing metering technology to ensure appropriate
billing, water flow, and service delivery to Augusta residents
TBD
PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS
PROGRAM
Provide opportunities for unemployed or underemployed
Augustans to receive training and employment for hard to
fill positions. *
LEAP Program
TBD
AUGUSTA PRIORITIES
(SAMPLE LIST)
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY PURPOSE COST
SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC
SPACES
Mitigate negative impact of growing blighted areas
countywide as a result of global health emergency. Issues to
be mitigated include illegal dumping, blighted properties, 1
TBD
ESSENTIAL WORKER
SUPPORT
Provide support to essential workers delivering services
during the pandemic via childcare support, premium pay,
mental health supports, and other allowable expenditures.
TBD
VIOLENCE
REDUCTION/PUBLIC
SAFETY TRANSPARENCY
Ensure transparency in the enforcement of pandemic
activities in support of code enforcement and other lawful
activities. Includes the implementation of body camera
deployment (Marshal’s Office) and other technology
activations.
TBD
PUBLIC AWARENESS &
OUTREACH
Ensure all Augustans have access to information related to
the governments efforts to mitigate the impact of the
pandemic. Initiatives and outreach focuses include (but are
not limited to) vaccination incentives, government activities,
public health data, and opportunities for service
TBD
SAMPLE ARP PROJECT LIST
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PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION
(ILLUSTRATION ONLY)
TRAVIS/BOYKIN ROAD (WATER)*
ARC CLEAN COUNTY (ARC, DDA,
KEEP AUGUSTA BEAUTIFUL)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING/BLIGHT
MITIGATION
SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR &
RESOURCE CENTER (3 YEAR
PROJECTION)
PREMIUM PAY (LOW & MODERATE
WORKER)
CORPORATE PARK WATERLINE
EXPANSION
YOUTH PROGRAMMING/VIOLENCE
REDUCTION
UTILITY RELIEF*
SAMPLE ARP PROJECT LIST
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PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION
(ILLUSTRATION ONLY)
DRAINAGE (WILKINSON GARDEN/
NATIONAL HILLS)
STREETLIGHT*
SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
PROGRAM (EXPANSION)
CVB REVENUE REPLACEMENT
PUBLIC WI-FI (ALL PUBLIC
FACILITES/PARKS)
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE
BUSINESS RETENTION, EXPANSION
& ATTRACTION (AEDA/DDA)
METER REPLACEMENT
EMA OPERATIONS CENTER
SAMPLE ARP PROJECT LIST
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PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION
(ILLUSTRATION ONLY)
PREMIUM PAY
PUBLIC SAFETY BONUSES
VACCINATION POGRAM
OFFICE OF RECOVERY PROGRAMS
STAFF AUGMENTATION*
AUGUSTA RECOVERY PLAN
CITY/COUNTY PROJECTS &
INITIATIVES
•Establish slate of projects deemed
beneficial, necessary, & appropriate
•Projects would be presented to the
Commission for approval
•The slate of projects/investments
included in the preliminary Augusta
Recovery Plan (ARP)
•TOTAL FUNDED = TBD
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AUGUSTA RECOVERY COMMITTEE
(ARC)
•Establish Augusta Recovery
Committee (ARC) to work with city
staff to review potential projects
•Projects would be scored according to
standardized evaluation criteria
•ARC will recommend slate of
projects/investments for inclusion in
the preliminary Augusta Recovery
Plan (ARP)
•TOTAL FUNDED = TBD
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EVALUATION CRITERIA (SAMPLE)
CRITERIA
Does the project address the negative impact of COVID-19?
Does the project respond to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19?
If neither criterion above is not met, then project must be funded from lost revenue due to COVID-19?
Can the project be completed by 12/31/2026?
Does the project advance a stated strategic priority? List priority and objective above.
Does the project reduce future City operating costs, protect a significant City asset, or reduce a significant future liability?Provide
explanation on separate page.
Does the project address a racial, economic, or social inequity? Does the project advance inclusion? Provide explanation on separate
page.
Does the project have a positive ROI, benefit-cost, or social impact return? Provide explanation on separate page.
Does the project complement other investments or approved plans creating synergy? Provide explanation on separate page.
Does the project leverage other external resources? Provide explanation on separate page.
Does the project have a community partner who is able to bring resources to the table?
Other Criteria
Does the project have any on-going operating/legacy costs? Include amount.
Are there other considerations that impact the project ranking?
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DRAFT TIMELINE FOR EXTERNAL PROJECTS
Task Due Date
Develop project application and instructions
Appoint ARC
Solicit for potential projects
Completed applications due
Score projects
ARC meet to review projects (#1)
ARC meet to review projects (#2)
ARC recommends slate of projects
Develop preliminary ARP
Community meetings to share plan (3)
ARP is shared widely across the County
ARP submitted to Commission for approval
AUGUSTA COMMISSION SPECIAL
PROJECT LIST
•Establish Augusta Recovery Priorities
with options to review unfunded
projects or District specific projects
•ARP criteria guide for project
selection to ensure compliance.
•Funding allocation by 8 districts, 2
Super Districts, and Office of the
Mayor.
TOTAL FUNDED = TBD
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PUBLIC SAFETY & PREMIUM PAY
ARP funding would be utilized
under the allowable categories
of Premium Pay and Revenue
Replacement. Costs are shown
for 2021 (September -
December) and for all of FY2022
with the ARP as the proposed
funding source. Augusta is in the
beginning stages of the 2022
budget process. At the present
time the recommendation is to
fund the move to $15 /hour
program cost from ARP
proceeds, although this may
change.
The Department of Treasury will
release final guidance within the
next 30 days.If the updated
guidance changes the allowable uses
of funds, the recommended source
of funds may change.
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VAX UP AUGUSTA
This week President Joseph Biden directed States and Counties to leverage American Rescue Plan Funding to fund vaccination incentives of $100 per person who becomes fully vaccinated (e.g. 1 shot Johnson & Johnson; 2 shots Moderna/Pfizer).
Staff Recommendation
Allocation of $1,000,000 for vaccine awareness, incentives, and coordination with a goal of 9,000fully vaccinated residents over six months specifically via these efforts.
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Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Open Records
Department:Administrator's Office
Department:Administrator's Office
Caption:Motion approve a new position of Open Records Officer
(working title Transparency Officer) at a pay grade 25 funded by
vacancy savings in the Office of the City Administrator.
(Approved by Administrative Services Committee August
11, 2021)
Background:Attached is an overview of key milestones and associated
timelines related to the implementation of the newly authorized
open records process as well as the draft job description.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
Odie Donald, II
Administrator
Augusta-Richmond County
Municipal Building
Administrator’s office
535 Telfair Street, Suite 910
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Office (706) 821-2898 Fax (706) 821-2819
www.augustaga.gov
Date: August 4, 2021
To: Mayor Hardie Davis
Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Williams
Commissioner Jordan Johnson
Commissioner Dennis Williams
Commissioner Catherine Smith McKnight
Commissioner Sammie Sais
Commissioner Ben Hasan
Commissioner Sean Frantom
Commissioner Brandon Garrett
Commissioner Francine Scott
Commissioner John Clarke
From: Odie Donald II, Administrator
Subject: Open Records Custodian + Procedures
Overview
The Augusta Commission recently authorized a streamlined Open Records Request (ORR)
Policy. To ensure a timely and seamless transition, full implementation is scheduled for Monday
November 1, 2021. This memorandum is intended to highlight key activities necessary to ensure
full implementation and policy compliance.
Key Activities/Milestones
Prior to its effective starting date, the following activities and milestones will be undertaken and
reached.
• Appointment of Open Records Officer (i.e. Transparency Officer)
• Timely notification of policy and procedural changes on the City’s website
• Update of all required forms related to making public records requests
• Training of all personnel central to this process
• Identification of departmental points of contact
Duties and Responsibilities of Open Records Officer
Per the Augusta Commission’s recent authorization, activities related to implementation are
currently underway. The open records custodian will be housed in the Office of the City
Administrator (OCA), tasked with coordinating the process from start to finish in partnership
Augusta-Richmond County
Municipal Building
Administrator’s office
535 Telfair Street, Suite 910
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Office (706) 821-2898 Fax (706) 821-2819
www.augustaga.gov
with departments and general counsel as applicable. The duties of the position (see attachment)
include the following:
• Manages Augusta, GA’s compliance with the Georgia Open Records Act, including but
not limited to periodic reviews and updates to policies and practices in compliance with
state and local statutes.
• Serves as custodian of open records requests.
• Communicates effectively with departmental points of contact, attorneys, and the public
in response to requests for information.
• Manages Augusta, GA’s response to all open records requests.
• Maintains calendar and scheduling of open records requests.
• Ensures efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of all Open Records related functions
through the use of computer systems and management controls.
• Performs functions related to organizational transparency, public record response, and
other duties as assigned
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
2020 Grant From Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security in the Amount of $15,000
Department:Fire
Department:Fire
Caption:Motion to approve the Agreement with Georgia Emergency
Management & Homeland Security Agency and approve
acceptance of the grant award in the amount of $15,000.00
(Grant No. EMW-2020-ss-00089) and authorize the Mayor to
execute all required documents.(Approved by Public Safety
Services Committee August 11, 2021)
Background:The funds from this grant will replace aging equipment used by
Georgia Search and Rescue Team (see attached proposed
equipment list).
Analysis:Acceptance of the grant funds in the amount of $15,000.00 to
replace aging equipment for the Georgia Search and Rescue
Team.
Financial Impact:N/A This grant does not require a match.
Alternatives:None at this time.
Recommendation:Approve the Agreement with Georgia Emergency Management
& Homeland Security Agency and approve acceptance of the
grant award in the amount of $15,000.00 (Grant No. EMW-
2020-SS-00089) and authorize the Mayor to execute all required
documents.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
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Cover Memo
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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FISCAL YEAR 2020
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE STATE OFGEORGIA
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY
AND
GRANT: temp
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), approved the application and awarded grant funding from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Homeland
Security Grant Program to the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/
HS) on behalf of the State of Georgia, in accordance with The Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Public Law
107-296), as amended by section 101 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of
2007 (Public Law 110-53). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this grant is
97.067.
GEMA/HS will maintain overall responsibility and accountability to the federal government for the
duration of the program. GEMA/HS, as Recipient, has awarded the amount of ________________ to
_________________________________________________, as Subrecipient, in accordance with the
Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP), and/or Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
Under this Agreement, GEMA/HS will execute the interests and responsibilities of the Recipient. The
individual designated to represent the State is James C. Stallings, Authorized Recipient Official. The
State has designated Harlan Proveaux as the Program Manager of this program. The Subrecipient's
Authorized Official has authority to legally bind the Subrecipient and will execute the interests and
responsibilities of the Subrecipient. The Subrecipient's Authorized Official is the person whose name and
signature appear on page twelve (12) of this agreement.
PURPOSE: The Subrecipient agrees to use allocated funds only as approved; to comply with the terms,
conditions and guidelines, as stated within this agreement; and to request reimbursement only for
expenditures made in accordance with the Approved Budget Cost Lines. Any modification to the Budget
must be requested in writing by the Subrecipient and must be approved by the Program Manager or other
authorized representative prior to the execution of that modification.
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After all approved items on the approved Budget have been reimbursed to the Subrecipient, this
Subrecipient Agreement shall be terminated. Any remaining funds shall be forfeited by the Subrecipient,
and deobligated and reallocated by GEMA/HS.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This Agreement shall become effective on , or on the
date when the Agreement has been signed by all parties and returned to GEMA/HS, whichever is later, and
shall continue through . No modifications to the Budget can be made after the
termination date, , or when all funds have been used.
Spending of grant funds, may not commence until this Agreement is effective. The Subrecipient agrees that
all purchases and expenditures authorized under this program must be completed by the effective end date.
Extensions are at the discretion of GEMA/HS and will only be granted for cause when requested in writing
at least 30 days prior to the end date of this Agreement.
Caveat: DHS/FEMA has reserved the right to change the FY20 HSGP grant; including shortening the
performance period and/or grant end date. Any change in the grant and/or performance period of the FY20
HSGP award will be passed through to the Subrecipient by GEMA/HS.
EXHIBITS: Exhibits are attached or attainable via the internet and made a part of this agreement by
reference:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit E
Standard Assurances - Standard Form 424B (Non-Construction) or Standard Form
424D (Construction), as applicable
(COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN With AGREEMENT)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) Compliance Form
(COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN With AGREEMENT)
Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension And Other
Responsibility Matters; And Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
(COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN With AGREEMENT)
Tangible Property Report
(KEEP FOR REFERENCE)
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Approved Budget Cost Line(s) (LOCATED IN EMGRANTS)
DHS/FEMA Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement
(DHS/FEMA NOFO), located at:
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/185911
, Agreement Articles (KEEP FOR REFERENCE)
Department of Homeland Security, HSGP, Grant Agreement Number Exhibit F
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PURCHASES, REIMBURSEMENT, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:
A. Purchasing: Subrecipient must follow federal, state and local procurement guidance and
regulations as standards for purchasing or acquiring equipment and services. All spending or
purchases must be made in accordance with the agreed spending plan as outlined on the Budget
Cost Lines and all equipment purchases must be in accordance with the Department of Homeland
Security Authorized Equipment List (DHS/AEL) located on the internet at:
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/101566
B. Payment Requests: Payments to the Subrecipients will be made only upon presentation of the
approved Payment Request. Reimbursements from invoices and applicable proof of payment (or
other justifying documentation) will only be made for eligible equipment, materials, expenses, and
costs upon approval of the Program Manager. Omission of pertinent documentation will constitute
justification for non-payment of any amounts submitted on the Payment Request.
C. State Purchases on behalf of Subrecipient: GEMA/HS may, with the written consent of the
Subrecipient, retain and expend grant funding on behalf of the Subrecipient. Before the State will
make purchases on behalf of local jurisdictions, the Subrecipient must provide justification, receive
approval from GEMA/HS and provide GEMA/HS with a Memorandum of Understanding
authorizing GEMA/HS to expend these funds. If GEMA/HS does agree to retain and expend grant
funding on behalf of the Subrecipient, the Subrecipient is required to submit documentation to verify
receipt and acceptance of the goods or services on the Acknowledgment Form and provide any other
documentation or information requested by GEMA/HS. If the Acknowledgement Form is not
returned to GEMA/HS in a timely manner, the Subrecipient will be held accountable for payment to
the vendor. The Subrecipient is still accountable for submitting the Quarterly Progress Reports in
the EMGrantsPro System in a timely manner according to the guidelines in the section below.
D. Quarterly Progress Report (PROGRESS REPORT): The disposition of grant funds, including
all obligations and expenditures, must be reported to GEMA/HS on a quarterly basis through the
Progress Report module in the EMGrantsPro System, which is due within 30 days of the end of
each calendar quarter.
E.
The following reporting periods and due dates apply:
• First Quarter October 1 - December 31 Due January 31
• Second Quarter January 1- March 31 Due April 30
• Third Quarter April 1 - June 30 Due July 31
• Fourth Quarter July 1 - September 30 Due October 31
• Fifth Quarter October 1 - December 31 Due January 31
• Sixth Quarter January 1 - March 31 Due April 30
• Seventh Quarter April 1 - June 30 Due July 31
• Eighth Quarter July 1 - September 30 Due October 31
FAILURE TO HAVE A CURRENT PROGRESS REPORT ON FILE AT GEMA/HS
WILL RESULT IN WITHHOLDING OF REIMBURSEMENT UNTIL THE
PROGRESS REPORT IS RECEIVED.
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E. Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports (BSIR): The Subrecipient shall complete and submit
any other reports as requested by GEMA/HS and cooperate and assist GEMA/HS in complying
with the DHS tracking and reporting requirements. Specifically, without limitation, Subrecipient
shall submit information at the request of GEMA/HS to assist in the submission of the BSIR, and
any other reports, as required.
MONITORING AND AUDITS: The Subrecipient shall permit persons duly authorized by GEMA/HS
access to inspect and copy all records, books papers, documents, facilities, goods, and services related to
this Agreement, and to interview clients, employees, and subcontractors of the Subrecipient concerning the
performance of this Agreement. If the Subrecipient fails to provide access to such materials, GEMA/HS
may terminate this Agreement.
LAWS, REGULATIONS, FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, AND
PROGRAM GUIDANCE: The Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws,
regulations, and financial and administrative requirements. A non-exclusive list of regulations is listed
below. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) sections may be accessed online at http://www.ecfr.gov/.
A. Administrative Requirements
2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to
State and Local Governments
2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations
B. Cost Principles
2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments
2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E, Cost Principles for Education Institutions
2 CFR Part 200, Subpart E, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
48 CFR 31.2, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Contracts with Commercial Organizations
C. Organizational Audit Requirements: The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the organizational
audit requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-
Profit Organizations.
Subrecipients that expend $750,000.00 or more of federal funds during their fiscal year are required
to submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be performed
in accordance with the Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) Government Auditing
Standards, which may be accessed online at http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm, and in
accordance with 2 CFR §200.514 Scope of Audit. Audit reports are currently due to the Federal
Audit Clearinghouse no later than nine months after the end of the recipient's fiscal year.
In addition, Subrecipients must submit the audit report to the State of Georgia, by sending a copy
to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, Nonprofit and Local Governments Audits, 270
Washington Street, SW, Room I-156, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-8400.
If required to submit an audit report under the requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F, the
Subrecipient shall provide GEMA/HS with written documentation showing that it has complied
with the single audit requirements. Such documentation shall be returned to GEMA/HS with this
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signed Agreement. The Subrecipient shall immediately notify GEMA/HS in writing at any time
that it is required to conduct a single audit and provide documentation within a reasonable time
period showing compliance with the single audit requirement.
D. Selected Items of Cost: The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of OMB 2 CFR
Part 225, Selected Items of Cost. Physical inventories must be taken at least once every two years
to ensure that assets received through this Agreement exist, and are in use. Governmental units will
manage and maintain equipment in accordance with State laws and procedures.
E. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number Requirement: No entity may receive a
subgrant under this award unless GEMA/HS has received the DUNS number for the prospective
Subrecipient.
F. Accounting System: The Subrecipient agrees to maintain an accounting system integrated with
adequate internal fiscal and management controls to capture and report grant data with accuracy,
providing full accountability for revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities. This system shall
provide reasonable assurance that the Subrecipient is managing federal and state financial
assistance programs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
G. Retention and Maintenance of Records: The Subrecipient shall maintain books, records, and
documents (including electronic storage media) in accordance with generally accepted accounting
procedures and practices which sufficiently and properly reflect all revenues and expenditures of
grant funds. All such records must be retained by the Subrecipient for a minimum of three years
from the date that the DHS closes the State of Georgia's 2020 HSGP grant. GEMA/HS will notify
the Subrecipient in writing when the retention period begins.
H. Withholding and Repayment of Funds: In addition to any other remedies provided by law or the
terms of this Agreement, if the Subrecipient fails to comply with any of the terms or conditions of
this Agreement, including all exhibits hereto, or with any applicable federal or state law or
regulation, GEMA/HS may withhold or require repayment of grant funds in connection with which
the violation occurred. In addition, GEMA/HS may withhold or require repayment of all or any
portion of the financial award which has been or is to be made available to the Subrecipient.
Specifically, without limitation, GEMA/HS will be entitled to payment from the Subrecipient for
any funds paid by the State or that the State is responsible to pay on behalf of the Subrecipient for
which GEMA/HS is unable to receive payment or required to repay due to the Subrecipient' s failure
to cooperate in providing the required documentation showing receipt of the goods or services,
purchasing of equipment in the time required, submitting request for reimbursement with complete
supporting documents, or any other activity that GEMA/HS deems a failure by the Subrecipient
under this Agreement.
I. National Initiatives:
1. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of the FY 2020
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement
(NOFO) (Exhibit H), including without limitation, adoption and implementation of the
National Incident Management System (NIMS). Refer to NOFO, page 5, "NIMS
Implementation section." Other NIMS resources are at the following locations:
https://www.fema.gov/resource-management-mutual-aid
http://www.fema.gov/nims-doctrine-supporting-guides-tools
2. In order to assure compliance with NIMS requirements, all terms and conditions of this
agreement are predicated and conditional upon the Subrecipient's assurance by completing and
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signing the NIMS Compliance Form (Exhibit B) and returning the completed and signed form
to GEMA/HS with the original signed Agreement.
3. The Subrecipient agrees to institutionalize the use of the Incident Command System (ICS) as
required by Georgia law and the NIMS minimum compliance requirements.
4. The Subrecipient agrees that any exercises conducted with grant funds will be managed and
executed in compliance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
(HSEEP). All exercises are to be planned, conducted, and evaluated with the implementation
of improvement in accordance with the guidance from the HSEEP, available at
http://www.fema.gov/national-exercise-program
a. Any exercises implemented with grant funds must be threat and performance-based
and should evaluate performance of critical tasks required to respond to the exercise
scenario.
b. All funded exercises are encouraged to be posted in the Multiyear Exercise Plan
calendar, added to the National Exercise Schedule, located at
https://www.fema.gov/exercise and must be preapproved by the GEMA/HS Exercise
Program Manager.
c. The Subrecipient must report to the GEMA/HS Exercise Program Director prior to
conducting scheduled exercises and provide the Program Director with an After
Action Report (AAR) and Improvement Plan for each exercise conducted within 90
days following completion of the exercise in accordance with the FY20 HSGP
DHS/FEMA NOFO (Exhibit H).
d. Exercises conducted using HSGP funding must be NIMS compliant, as defined by
the current NIMS compliance matrices. Further information is available on the NIMS
Integration Center Web site at http://www.fema.gov/national-incident-management-
system.
5. The Subrecipient agrees to coordinate with GEMA/HS to maintain and update the Threat and
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and agrees to provide GEMA/HS any
information and access to records upon request.
FEDERAL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (FFATA): All new
subawards under this grant of $25,000 or more are subject to FFATA reporting requirements. The
Subrecipient is responsible for providing any information requested by GEMA/HS to complete the required
report.
A. Unless exempt, the Subrecipient shall report the names and total compensation of its five most
highly compensated executives for its preceding completed fiscal year. This report is only required
if:
1. In the Subrecipient's preceding fiscal year, the Subrecipient received 80 percent or more of its
annual gross revenues from federal procurement contracts and subcontracts and federal
financial assistance subject to the Transparency Act, as defined at 2 CFR 170.320 (and
subawards); and
2. The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives
through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 61104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
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3. Additional information regarding the FFATA requirements can be found at
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/govemment/grant/bulletins/info350.pdf, www.USAspending.gov,
and www.Progress Reports.gov
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
A. The Subrecipient agrees to use all grant funding awarded from the Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland
Security Grant Program (HSGP) for costs related to preparedness activities associated with
implementing the findings of State Preparedness Report, including goals and objectives, and any
Urban Areas Security Initiative strategies.
B. The Subrecipient agrees that all allocations and use of funds under this grant will be in accordance
with the FY 2020 HSGP DHS/FEMA NOFO (Exhibit H), and to comply with all DHS/FEMA
requirements and cooperate with GEMA/HS to comply with federal and state requirements related
to the grant funding.
C. The Subrecipient understands and agrees that any allocations and use of grant funding must support
and may only be used to fund the investments identified in the Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP grant
application submitted by GEMA/HS to DHS/FEMA and to use grant funding only for projects pre-
approved by GEMA/HS.
D. The Subrecipient agrees to comply with the FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement
Articles, included with this agreement as Exhibit F. References in the exhibit to "recipient" apply
to the Subrecipient's requirements as subrecipient. The Subrecipient agrees to sign and comply with
the terms and conditions of GEMA/HS's Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement and to
render mutual aid for a suspected or real attack or in the case of weapons of mass destruction or
other event, as determined by GEMA/HS. The Subrecipient shall sign any other Mutual Aid
Agreements GEMA/HS or DHS/FEMA shall deem necessary in order to assure the Subrecipient
will fulfill its obligations to render mutual aid.
E. Any Subrecipient receiving funding for purposes of explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) agrees to
utilize the Georgia Bureau of Investigations and GEMA/HS paging system whenever
responding outside of its jurisdiction.
F. The Subrecipient will maintain an inventory of all grant funded equipment and provide a copy to
GEMA/HS at the end of the grant performance period. The Subrecipient will submit an updated
inventory every year thereafter or as equipment is disposed of. Equipment must be used for the
intended purpose for the life of the equipment. GEMA/HS must be given a written disposition plan
for any equipment that has a value of $5,000 or more at least 30 days prior to disposal or at the end
of its useful life, whichever date is sooner. Also, the GEMA/HS Program Manager will review the
disposition plan within 30 days of receipt and provide an approval or other instructions for disposal
to the Subrecipient.
G. Non-Supplanting Requirement: The Subrecipient agrees that federal grant funds received under this
award will not replace (supplant) funds that have been budgeted for the same purpose through non-
federal sources. Applicants or Recipients may be required to demonstrate if a reduction in non-
federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected receipt of federal funds.
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The Subrecipient will be expected to demonstrate how these funds will be used to supplement, but
not supplant, state or local funds for the same purposes.
H. The Subrecipient agrees to cooperate with any assessments, national evaluation efforts, requests
for information or data collection, including, but not limited to, the provision of any information
regarding any activities within this agreement that may be required for the assessment or evaluation.
I. Federal funds under this grant program are provided through reimbursement of all eligible
expenditures. The Subrecipient shall follow procurement standards as stated in federal and state
laws and regulations.
J. Sole Source Procurement: The Subrecipient's procurement procedures and regulations must
conform to federal procurement laws and standards. All procurement transactions without regard
to dollar value, whether negotiated or through competitive bid process shall be conducted in such
a manner as to provide maximum open and free competition.
K. Should the Subrecipient elect to award a non-competitive proposal, justification must be provided
and include a description of the program and why it is necessary to enter into non-competitive
agreement. All sole-source procurements as defined in 2 CFR§200.320(f) must receive prior
written approval from GEMA/HS.
L. The Subrecipient understands and agrees that compensation for individual consultant services is to
be reasonable and consistent and should represent fair market value for services. Time and effort
reports for consultant services are required, and competitive bidding is encouraged, as explained in
2 CFR §200.317-326.
M. The Subrecipient understands and agrees that it cannot use any federal funds, either directly or
indirectly, in support of the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation or
policy, at any level of government, without the express prior written approval of GEMA/HS and
DHS.
N. No elected or appointed official or employee of the Subrecipient shall be admitted to any share or
part of any benefit, directly or indirectly, from this agreement or grant award. This provision shall
not be construed to extend to any contract made with a corporation for its general benefit.
0. If the Subrecipient is found to be in violation of any of the conditions of this agreement, including
any exhibits hereto, or of applicable federal and state laws or regulations, in addition to any other
recourse available, GEMA/HS shall notify the Subrecipient that additional funds in connection with
which the violation occurred will be withheld until such violation has been corrected to the
satisfaction of GEMA/HS. In addition, GEMA/HS may withhold or require repayment of any
portion of the financial award which has been or is to be made available to the Subrecipient, or
retained and obligated or expended on behalf of the Subrecipient, for other projects under this
program until adequate corrective action is taken.
P. The Subrecipient understands and agrees that for any copyrightable work based on or containing
data first produced under this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall grant the government a royalty-
free, nonexclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, display, distribute, perform, disseminate,
or prepare derivative works, and to authorize others to do so, for government purposes on all such
copyrighted works. The Subrecipient shall affix the applicable copyright notices of 17 U.S.C. §401
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or 402 and an acknowledgement of government sponsorship, including the grant award number, to
any work first produced under this grant award.
Q. Environmental Historical Preservation (EHP)
1. The Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and
historic preservation (EHP) requirements and shall provide any information requested by FEMA
or GEMA/HS to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including: Federal
EHP regulations, laws and Executive Orders; National Environmental Policy Act; National
Historic Preservation Act; Endangered Species Act; and Executive Orders on Floodplains
(11988), Wetlands (11990), and Environmental Justice (12898). Failure of the Subrecipient to
meet federal, state, and local EHP requirements and obtain applicable permits may jeopardize
federal funding. The Subrecipient shall not undertake any project having the potential to impact
EHP resources without prior approval from FEMA, through GEMA/HS, including but not
limited to communications towers, physical security enhancements, new construction,
modifications to buildings, and replacement of facilities. The Subrecipient shall coordinate with
GEMA/HS regarding any activities using grant funding that require
specific documentation of compliance with federal laws and/or regulations.
2. The Subrecipient shall provide any information requested by GEMA/HS or FEMA to ensure
compliance with applicable federal EHP requirements. Any change to the approved project or
scope of work will require re-evaluation for EHP compliance. If ground disturbing activities
may occur during project implementation, the Subrecipient must ensure monitoring of ground
disturbance, and, if any potential archeological resources are discovered, the recipient will
immediately cease construction in that area and notify GEMA/HS, and the Georgia Department
of Natural Resources, Georgia State Historic Preservation Division.
3. The Subrecipient shall not undertake any project using HSGP funding to which the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements are applicable without first obtaining written
approval from FEMA, through GEMA/HS. The Subrecipient shall coordinate with GEMA/HS
regarding any activities using grant funding that require specific documentation of NEPA
compliance. Any construction activities initiated prior to the full environmental and historic
preservation review and evaluation will result in a non- compliance finding and will not be
eligible for HSGP funding.
For more information regarding FEMA's EHP requirements, the Subrecipient should refer to
the DHS/FEMA FY20 NOFO (Exhibit H) and FEMA's Information Bulletins 329, 345, 356,
371, and 404 available on the internet at http://www.fema.gov/grant-programs-directorate-
information-bulletins
R. The Subrecipient agrees to cooperate with GEMA/HS in assuring that any training using HSGP
funds is reported through the Training Information Reporting System ("Web-Forms") located at
https://www.firstrespondertraining.gov/frts/
S. The Subrecipient agrees that funds from the FY 2020 HSGP utilized to establish or enhance state
and local fusion centers will be used in compliance with the requirements and restrictions in the
DHS/FEMA NOFO (Exhibit H) and with FEMA's Information Bulletins 281 and 288.
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Specifically without limitation, the Subrecipient receiving funding to be used for costs related to a
fusion center agree to comply with the following:
1. To use such funds to support the development of a statewide fusion process that corresponds
with the Global Justice/Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) Fusion Center
Guidelines and the National Strategy for Information Sharing, and achievement of a baseline
level of capability as defined by Global's Baseline Capabilities for State and Major Urban Area
Fusion Centers, a supplement to the Fusion Center Guidelines, located at
http://www.it.ojp.gov/documents/baselinecapabilitiesa.pdf
2. To use such funds to support achievement of baseline levels of capability as defined in the
fusion capability planning tool.
3. The Subrecipient shall provide GEMA/HS with certification stating that the Subrecipient
will assume responsibility for supporting the costs of any hired analysts following the three-
year federal funding period or the termination of the Subrecipient Agreement, whichever
occurs first.
4. The Subrecipient shall provide GEMA/HS with certificates of completion of training for each
intelligence analyst hired with grant funding to enable information/intelligence sharing
capabilities in accordance with Global's Minimum Criminal Intelligence Training Standards
for Law Enforcement and Other Criminal Justice Agencies in the United States, as required
under the DHS/FEMA FY20 NOFO (Exhibit H) and Information Bulletin 288.
5. All Subrecipients leveraging FY 2020 HSGP funds in support of information sharing and
intelligence fusion and analysis centers must leverage available federal information sharing
systems, including Law Enforcement Online (LEO) and the Homeland Security Information
Network (HSIN) and comply with 28 CFR 23.
T. Any Subrecipient receiving HSGP grant funding for purchasing or upgrading a mobile
communication vehicle (MCV), equipment for an MCV, or other MCV related costs, agrees to
comply with the following requirements:
1. Each agency receiving an MCV funded with HSGP funding will be required to participate with
the MCV in at least one regional GEMA/HS sponsored MCV exercise annually and at least
one GEMA/HS sponsored statewide MCV exercise biennially. Any agency who cannot meet
this compliance requirement due to an unforeseen event in any year must request approval from
GEMA/HS, providing a reasonable justification for failing to remain incompliance.
2. Each agency receiving an HSGP funded MCV will provide GEMA/HS with updated vehicle
equipment capability and inventory data as requested.
U. In the event that the Subrecipient uses subcontractors or contractors, the Subrecipient shall use
small, minority, women-owned or disadvantaged business concerns and contractors or
subcontractors to the extent practicable as prescribed by applicable Federal and State laws.
V. The Subrecipient understands that any public contracts and subcontracts funded by the HSGP must
comply with the requirements of O.C.G.A. §13-10-90, et seq., and Georgia Department of Labor
Rules 300-10-1, et seq., to verify the contractor's or subcontractor's new employees' work eligibility
through a federal work authorization program. The Subrecipient shall utilize the U.S.
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DHS E-Verify System to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired during the
Agreement term.
CHANGES TO AGREEMENT: The Subrecipient understands and agrees that, in addition to the
provisions in the "Termination" section below, GEMA/HS shall have the right to make unilateral changes,
cancel, or terminate this agreement in the event that FEMA and/or DHS makes changes to the FY20 HSGP
grant awarded to GEMA/HS. With the exception of termination or changes included in this agreement,
there shall be no other changes to this Agreement unless mutually agreed upon by all parties to the
Agreement.
EMPLOYMENT: The employment of unauthorized aliens by the Subrecipient Agency is considered a
violation of Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If the Subrecipient Agency knowingly
employs unauthorized aliens, such violation shall cause the unilateral cancellation of the Agreement. Any
services performed by any such unauthorized aliens shall not be paid.
The Subrecipient Agency shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify System to
verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired during the Agreement term.
TERMINATION: This agreement may be terminated for any or all of the following reasons:
A. Cause/Default: This agreement may be terminated for cause, in whole or in part, at any time by the
State of Georgia for failure of the Subrecipient to perform any of the provisions or to comply with
any of the terms and conditions herein. If the State exercises its right to terminate this agreement
under the provisions of this paragraph, the termination shall be accomplished in writing and specify
the reason and termination date. The Subrecipient will be required to submit the final invoice no
later than 30 days after the effective date of written notice of termination. Upon termination of this
agreement, the State shall not incur any new obligations after the effective date of the termination
and shall cancel outstanding obligations, as possible. The above remedies are in addition to any
other remedies provided by law or the terms of this agreement.
B. Notwithstanding and without waiving any other remedies available for the Subrecipient's failure to
comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement, if the Subrecipient fails to meet its
obligations, voluntarily or otherwise, as part of a GEMA/HS program, GEMA/HS will have the
right, privilege and option to immediately terminate this Agreement. Failure to exercise the right
of termination for previous occurrences or omissions will not act as a waiver for future
noncompliance by the Subrecipient. Should GEMA/HS exercise the right, privilege and option to
terminate this Agreement, the Subrecipient shall immediately transfer ownership of any HSGP
grant funded vehicle(s) and related equipment purchased under this agreement to GEMA/HS or to
whomever GEMA/HS shall designate, including the transfer of title, tag and related documents,
and shall deliver and turn over possession and title of said vehicle(s) and related equipment, without
cost, as directed by GEMA/HS.
C. Convenience: This agreement may be cancelled or terminated by either of the parties without cause;
however, the party seeking to terminate or cancel this agreement must give written notice of its
intention to do so to all other parties at least 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or
termination.
D. Non-Availability of Funding: Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, in the event
that either of the sources of funding for reimbursement under this agreement (appropriations from
the General Assembly of the State of Georgia or the Congress of the United States of America) no
longer exist, in the event the sum of all obligations of GEMA/HS incurred under this and all other
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agreements entered into for this program exceeds the balance of such funding, then this agreement
shall immediately terminate without further obligation of GEMA/HS. The certification by the
Director of GEMA/HS of the occurrence of either of the events stated above shall be conclusive.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND
SECURITY AGENCY and have executed this Agreement:
GEORGIA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
HOMELAND SECURITY AGENCY
SUBRECIPIENT
/
Date of Signa ture
Signature
Printed Name and Title of Signatory
/
Signature, Authorizing or Highest Official
Printed Name and Title of Signatory
/
Date of Si gnature
Agency FEID (XX-XXXXXXX)
Agency DUNS Number (XXXXXXXXX)
/
2020 GSAR Grant Equipment
Item Model Manufacture P/N Unit Price Qty Total
Heavy Rescue Lifting Bridle Pro Series Litter Harness CMC 724121 290.00$ 2 580.00$
2:1 Pick-Off Strap CMC 201106 56.00$ 1 56.00$
Stainless Steel Military Litter,
Rectangular CMC 726101 990.00$ 1 990.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 300', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Orange KMII New England Ropes K05160 1.43$ 300 429.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 300', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Red KMII New England Ropes K01160 1.43$ 300 429.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 200', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Blue KMII New England Ropes K03160 1.43$ 200 286.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 200', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Orange KMII New England Ropes K05160 1.43$ 200 286.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 200', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, White KMII New England Ropes K00160 1.43$ 200 286.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 200', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Red KMII New England Ropes K01160 1.43$ 200 286.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 600', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Blue KMII New England Ropes K03160 1.43$ 600 858.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 600', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Orange KMII New England Ropes K05160 1.43$ 600 858.00$
Cord, Prussik, 8mm, Short, Sewn-Loop CMC 293083 20.00$ 35 700.00$
Cord, Prussik, 8mm, Long, Sewn-Loop CMC 293086 20.00$ 35 700.00$
Webbing, 2", Tubular, MTS 6000 lbs, 15'
Length, Blue Rescue Tech Rescue Tech 790206 0.80$ 30 24.00$
-$
Hardware, MPD, 13mm MPD CMC 333000 799.00$ 1 799.00$
Harness, Class II, Quick-Attach Life Saver Victim Harness CMC 202405 255.00$ 1 255.00$
Harness, Chest, Quick-Attach Life Saver Victim Chest
Harness CMC 202404 138.00$ 1 138.00$
1
2020 GSAR Grant Equipment
Item Model Manufacture P/N Unit Price Qty Total
Hardware, Swivel, 36Kn Rescue Swivel CMC 300721 79.00$ 2 158.00$
Cord, Prussik, 9mm, Orange, 33' CMC 293039 0.93$ 66 61.38$
Webbing, 1", Tubular, MBS 4000 lbs,
Black, 25'CMC 200105 0.44$ 150 66.00$
Webbing, 1", Tubular, MBS 4000 lbs,
Red, 20'CMC 200103 0.44$ 80 35.20$
Webbing, 1", Tubular, MBS 4000 lbs,
Blue, 15'CMC 200102 0.44$ 60 26.40$
Webbing, 1", Tubular, MBS 4000 lbs,
Yellow, 12'CMC 200107 0.44$ 48 21.12$
Webbing, 1", Tubular, MBS 4000 lbs,
Green, 5'CMC 200106 0.44$ 20 8.80$
Webbing, Anchor Strap, 10'CMC 201125 64.00$ 2 128.00$
Hardware, Screw Link, Delta, 12mm Maillon Rapide Quick Link 382121 18.00$ 4 72.00$
Hardware, O-Ring, Steel 305011 16.00$ 4 64.00$
Hardware, Pulleys, Set of Fours Aztek Pro Series CMC 500104 442.00$ 2 884.00$
Webbing, Patient Tie In System 724151 264.00$ 1 264.00$
Webbing, Patient Tie In Sytem, Pelvic
Harness 724153 269.00$ 1 269.00$
Rope, Lifeline, 240', Static Kernmantle,
1/2" Diameter, Yellow, Sewn Eye
w/Thimble
Static-Pro Lifeline CMC 281207 1.43$ 480 686.40$
Climbing Laynard, Fall Protection Y-Shock Laynard CMC 301017 236.00$ 1 236.00$
Utility Loop Utility Loop CMC 20.00$ 10 200.00$
Thermal Imaging Camera 7,000.00$ 0 -$
Boroscope Inspection Camera 200.00$ 2 400.00$
Drill, 1/2", with Case Hiliti 110.00$ 1 110.00$
11,650.30$
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Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
6th Street Improvements Project
Department:Engineering Dept.
Department:Engineering Dept.
Caption:Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Engineering
Phase of Design Consultant Contract to Clark Patterson Lee
(CPL) in the amount of $60,320.77 for the 6th Street
Improvements as requested by AED. RFP 18-279. (Approved
by Engineering Services Committee August 11, 2021)
Background:The 6th Street Improvements is a project from the “Approved
Investment List” of TIA that was approved by voters of the
CSRA in July 31, 2012 referendum. The 6th Street is a Band 2
project. The project improvements consist of improving roadway
safety by resurfacing, reconstructing the existing curb and gutter,
replacing sidewalks and improving the storm water system. The
project will improve pedestrian safety at intersections with new
high visibility crosswalks and organize the existing parallel
parking. On April 2, 2019, commission approved the award of
Engineering Design Phase Services to CPL. Design tasks are in
progress.
Analysis:Project is under design. On April 2, 2019 Augusta Commission
approved funding for concept and design phases tasks. Review
of preliminary design warranted design modification to
accommodate utilities installation and maximize street parking.
Supplemental Funds are needed to complete these tasks.
Financial Impact:Funds are available in Project TIA funds.
Alternatives:No Alternative proposed.
Recommendation:Approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Engineering Phase of
Design Consultant Contract to Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) in the
amount of $60,320.77 for the 6th Street Improvements as
requested by AED. RFP 18-279.
Cover Memo
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
($60,320.77) 371-041110-52.12115 / T15041220-52.12115 TIA
Funds
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
3011 Sutton Gate Dr.
Suite 130
Suwanee, GA 30024
770.831.9000 TEL
CPLTeam.com
July 15st, 2021
Dr. Hameed Malik, P.E.
Engineering Department, City of Augusta
452 Walker Street, Suite 110
Augusta, GA 30901
VIA EMAIL
RE: RCO7-001220 (GDOT P.I. #:0011421) 6th Street from Taylor Street to Reynolds Street
Supplemental #1: Additional Design and Coordination for On-Street Parking between
Telfair Street and Ellis Street
Dear Dr. Malik:
CPL Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architect, and Surveyor, D.P.C. (CPL) has agreed
to design revisions and construction plan additions outside the original scope of work for
the above referenced project. These changes were discussed and agreed upon by
representatives of both the City of Augusta and CPL during an on-site meeting on June
24th, 2021. A summary of these changes can be found in the minutes from that meeting.
Below is a description of the additional scope and fee for your review and approval.
Design
While coordinating with the city and utility companies, it was determined that on-street
parking that was originally removed in the approved concept report would be retained as
part of the 6th Street project. The parallel parking will be incorporated on both sides of 6th
Street from Telfair Street to Greene Street and Greene Street to Ellis Street; bulb outs will
be incorporated to maintain consistency and will use a 5’ sidewalk with 2’ buffers. In
addition to the roadway cross-sectional changes, it was requested that lighting be placed
on the backside of the sidewalk that will require relocating the sidewalk to avoid
purchasing right-of-way. These changes from approximately STA 115+00 (Telfair St) to
approximately STA 124+50 (Ellis St) will require additional redesign and analysis to
prevent ponding and ensure adequate drainage of the additional impervious surfaces.
Additional Fee
The CPL design team will perform the above referenced work accordingly with the
following fee being requested:
• Total Additional Hours: 566 hours
• Total Additional Fee: $60,320.77
*Please see the attached Itemized Breakdown per GDOT Cost Proposal
6th Street Supplemental #1
July 15th, 2021
Page 2 of 2
Schedule Revision
In addition to the fee revision, the CPL design team is requesting an additional 7 weeks
in the project schedule to perform the necessary design rework, quality assurance, and
quality control tasks to successfully delivery a quality project.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
This agreement shall be administered in accordance with the Terms and Conditions listed
in the existing contract signed April 2nd, 2019.
This document together with the exhibits and/or appendices identified herein constitutes
the entire understanding between the City of Augusta and CPL with respect to the work
to be performed by CPL for the benefit of the City of Augusta and may only be modified
in writing signed by both parties. Please sign and return the enclosed copy of this letter
if this document satisfactorily sets forth the understanding of the arrangement between
the City of Augusta and CPL. Receipt of the signed agreement will serve as our notice
to proceed. This Contract will be open for acceptance for sixty days from the date of this
letter.
We look forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
CPL ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING & PLANNING
Kevin J. McOmber, PE
Senior Vice President
cc: file
Accepted this __________________ day of _______________, 2021.
By: __________________________________ Title: ___________________________
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County,
Georgia that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby amended:
Section 1: The project is authorized to CPB#371-041110-T15041220 to approve
supplement funding for Engineering Design Phase to Clark Patterson Lee
Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated
Government to complete the project.
TIA Design 228,350$
TIA FUNDS 24,975$
TIA FUNDS 150,000$
TIA FUNDS 60,320$
463,645$
Section 3: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the
Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project.
Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________.
Approved
_________________________________________________
Honorable Hardie Davis, Mayor
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
CPB#371-041110-T15041220
6th Street Improvements
(RFP #18-279)
in the amount of $60,320.77 for the 6th Street Improvements project.
Funding is available in the TIA project budget:
7/30/2021
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
CPB#371-041110-T15041220
6th Street Improvements
(RFP #18-279)
CPB AMOUNT CPB New
SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB ADDITION CPB
TIA Project
371-041110/5212115-T15041220 ($403,325) ($403,325)
TIA FUNDS
371-041110/5212115-T15041220 $0 ($60,320) ($60,320)
TOTAL SOURCES: ($403,325)($60,320)($463,645)
USE OF FUNDS
ENGINEERING
371-041110-5212115/T15041220 $403,325 $403,325
TIA FUNDS
371-041110-5212115/T15041220 $0 $60,320 $60,320
TOTAL USES: $403,325 $60,320 $463,645
7/30/2021
(SA1 – For changes greater than $25,000) July 2021
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
Augusta Richmond County Project Number(s): 371-041110-T15041220
GDOT Number (s):
RC07-001220
PI 0011421
Supplemental Agreement Number: 1
Purchase Order Number: 19ENG744
WHEREAS, We, Clark Patterson Lee (CPL), Consultant, entered into a contract with Augusta-
Richmond County on April 2, 2019 for engineering design services associated with the improvements
to 6th Street Improvements. Project RC07-001220, PI 0011421, and
WHEREAS, certain revisions to the design requested by Augusta-Richmond County are not covered
by the scope of the original contract, we desire to submit the following Supplemental Agreement
to-wit:
Additional Design and Coordination for On-Street Parking between Telfair Street and Ellis Street
It is agreed that as a result of the above described modifications the contract amount is increased
by $60,320.77 from $228,325.00 to a new total of $288,645.77.
Any modifications to submittal dates shall be as identified in the attached proposal. This agreement
in no way modifies or changes the original contract of which it becomes a part, except as specifically
stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) Consultant, hereby agree to said Supplemental
Agreement consisting of the above mentioned item, and agree that this Supplemental Agreement
is hereby made a part of the original contract to be performed under the specifications thereof, and
that the original contract is in full force and effect, except insofar as it might be modified by this
Supplemental Agreement.
RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL:
CITY OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY Clark Patterson Lee (CPL).
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Hardie Davis, Mayor
Approved Date: Approved: Date:
[ATTACHED CORPORATE SEAL]
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Title:
Title:
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Engineering Services for Drainage Study, Stormwater System Assessment and Drainage Improvement
Projects – RFQ 19-148 Constantine Engineering – Task Order Three
Department:Engineering
Department:Engineering
Caption:Motion to approve Task Order Three funding for Drainage
System Assessment, Verification and Drainage Improvements
Engineering Services Agreement to Constantine Engineering
(Constantine) in the amount of $226,000.00 for Overton Road
Drainage Subbasin as requested by the AED. RFQ 19-148.
(Approved by Engineering Services Committee August 11,
2021)
Background:Stormwater conveyance concerns are wide spread and
particularly in older developed ares. The objective of Drainage
Improvements projects in the area experiencing localized
flooding is to provide infrastructure improvements that mitigate
the flooding conditions in these areas. The overall need for this
project is to upgrade the infrastructure system within the
designated area including roadway improvements, resurfacing,
or both, adding of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage
improvements. On May 7, 2019 Commission approved award
of Engineering Services for Drainage Study, Stormwater
System Assessment and Drainage Improvement Projects
Engineering Services Agreement to four qualified firms
including Constantine. Work is released as Phased Task Order.
Assessment and concept is completed and project is ready for
design phase.
Analysis:Drainage at and around Overton Road was assessed under Task
Order one. Generated information was used to develop drainage
system possible layout alternatives (Task Order 2). Task Order 3
is for Design phase services. Services are provided by
Constantine.
Financial Impact:Stormwater Services Program Funds.
Cover Memo
Alternatives:1). Do not approve and find alternative to address county-wide
storm conveyance system improvements needs.
Recommendation:Approve Task Order Three funding for Drainage System
Assessment, Verification and Drainage Improvements
Engineering Services Agreement to Constantine Engineering
(Constantine) in the amount of $226,000.00 for Overton Road
Drainage Subbasin as requested by the AED. RFQ 19-148.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
581-044320-5211120 - Stormwater Services Program Funds
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
July 15, 2021
Hameed Malik, PhD, PE, Director
Augusta Engineering Department
452 Walker St
Augusta, GA 30901
RE: Morningside Drive/Overton Road Stormwater Infrastructure
Improvements
Dear Dr. Malik:
Constantine is pleased to submit this Task Order proposal for professional
engineering services to assist Augusta Engineering Department with preliminary
design, final design, permitting, easement acquisition, bidding, and construction
administration services for the Morningside Drive and Overton Road
Infrastructure improvements at the Augusta Country Club.
Based on our stormwater analysis, discussions with you and our field verification
efforts we understand that the project will consist of approximately 1,700 linear
feet of 72-inch storm sewer, interconnections of various sizes with existing
stormwater infrastructure on the Augusta Country Club, and related
appurtenances. Based on our understanding of the project we estimate the
construction cost to be approximately $1.9M.
We appreciate this opportunity of responding to your needs and look forward to
continuing our professional partnership with Augusta Engineering Department.
If you have any questions regarding the Task Order, please do not hesitate to give
me a call on my cell phone at 864-884-4497.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey L. Duplantis, MS, PE, PMP
Senior Project Controls Manager
CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING
608 Broad St
Suite 2
Augusta, GA 30901
706.664.0664
www.tcgeng.com
CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING
608 BROAD STREET, SUITE 2
AUGUSTA GA, 30901
PH: 706-664-0664
WWW.TCGENG.COM
Constantine Task Order Proposal Morningside Drive/Overton Road Drainage System Improvements 1
TASK ORDER
THIS TASK ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUGUSTA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING, WHICH
IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE, WITH RESPECT TO
SCOPE OF SERVICES
FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE MORNINGSIDE
DRIVE AND OVERTON ROAD DRAINAGE SYSTEM STORMWATER
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Scope of Services is to authorize and direct CONSULTANT (Constantine Engineering) to
provide professional services relating to the design of the proposed stormwater infrastructure improvements for
the Morningside Drive and Overton Road drainage systems as outlined in our Technical Memorandum titled
“Stormwater Capacity Analysis at Overton Road”.
B. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The scope of services for this project includes the following:
Task 1 - Preliminary Design
Preliminary Design will include services related to establishing the storm sewer route, storm sewer interconnection
requirements, preparation of a preliminary cost estimate, and development of a technical memorandum. The
following services are included:
a. Conduct a kickoff meeting and a review meeting; with preparation of meeting minutes for each meeting.
b. Perform a detailed review of available reports, studies, and other pertinent information.
c. Perform a field recon for storm sewer routing. Identify topographic ground elevations, existing utility
locations, and other physical feature information for design purposes.
d. Perform Subsurface Utility Exploration to identify existing utility conflicts.
e. Perform Gardner Street Hydrology Evaluation.
f. Establish final design criteria.
g. Research available adjacent property information and other relevant data. Confirm storm sewer routing.
Consideration will be given to available easements, rock, utility conflicts, permitting difficulty, and other
pertinent factors. Rights-of-way and potential easement requirements will be identified for the proposed
route.
h. Prepare preliminary schematics of the proposed route and right-of-way exhibits.
i. Prepare preliminary hydraulic calculations for the storm sewer.
CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING
608 BROAD STREET, SUITE 2
AUGUSTA GA, 30901
PH: 706-664-0664
WWW.TCGENG.COM
Constantine Task Order Proposal Morningside Drive/Overton Road Drainage System Improvements 2
j. Prepare a preliminary opinion of probable project costs and update the schedule with project milestones
and target dates.
k. Prepare a technical memorandum summarizing our findings, conclusions, and recommendations with
suitable exhibits.
l. Monitor project progress and budget, facilitate QA/QC of work products, communicate with AED Project
Manager, and provide project updates.
Task 2 - Final Design
Design and Engineering Services will include services related to preparing construction drawings and technical
specifications setting forth the size and character of the project as well as the requirements for its installation. The
following services are included:
a. Conduct a kick-off meeting to further define the project and two (60% and 90%) design review/progress
meetings.
b. Coordinate surveying of the proposed storm sewer route including obtaining topographic information,
locating property boundaries, existing rights-of-way, and locating existing above ground and underground
utilities.
c. Coordinate Subsurface Utility Exploration to determine existing utility conflicts.
d. Coordinate a geotechnical investigation of the proposed storm sewer route to obtain information regarding
the potential to encounter rock.
e. Select final design criteria and materials.
f. Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications.
g. Perform QA/QC of the construction drawings and technical specifications by Senior Engineer not
involved in the project.
h. Update the preliminary opinion of probable cost and preliminary schedule at 60% design, 90% design,
and upon completion of final design.
Task 3 - Easement Assistance
Easement Assistance will include preparation of up to ten (10) right-of-way exhibits.
Task 4 – Bidding Assistance
Bidding Services will include developing a bid form and related bid documents as requested, assisting
Owner in obtaining bids, conducting a Prebid meeting with AED staff, addressing technical questions
raised by prospective bidders and suppliers, issuance of all instructions and addenda, and
recommendation of contract award. Owner will assemble and distribute bidding documents to
contractors and will assemble contract documents for execution.
CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING
608 BROAD STREET, SUITE 2
AUGUSTA GA, 30901
PH: 706-664-0664
WWW.TCGENG.COM
Constantine Task Order Proposal Morningside Drive/Overton Road Drainage System Improvements 3
Task 5 – Permitting Services
Permitting Services will include advising AED on what permits may be required for the project, preparation of a
Notice of Intent to obtain a Stormwater Permit from Georgia EPD, preparation of a “GAEPD Construction Permit”
application package for submittal and assisting with obtaining said permit, preparation of highway encroachment
permit applications, and coordinating wetlands delineation and preparation of a wetlands permit application for
the Army Corps of Engineers.
Task 6 – Construction Administration Services
Construction Administration Services can be negotiated at a later date.
C. COMPENSATION
For the services rendered by our principals and employees assigned to this effort, we propose a lump sum fee of
two hundred twenty-six thousand dollars ($226,000) including reimbursable expenses. Please see our fee estimate
breakdown in Table 1 below.
We have also attached an Opinion of Probable Cost for the project based on our current knowledge and
understanding. The estimate includes construction costs with contingencies, engineering fees, construction
services fees and estimated costs for technical, right-of-way and land acquisition, and administrative/legal
services.
We would anticipate that surveying, subsurface utility exploration, wetlands permitting, and construction material
testing services may be needed during the project. These are services we do not customarily provide and therefore
are not included in this proposal. Our suggested budgets for these services fall under Technical Services and
Permitting included in the project cost opinion attached. We will, during the design phase, advise you as to the
need for these services.
Professional fees and reimbursable expenses will be invoiced monthly based upon actual work performed and
expenses incurred. Payments will be considered due upon receipt of invoices.
TABLE 1
LUMP SUM FEE ESTIMATE
Description Fee Estimate
Preliminary Engineering $55,000
Final Design $140,000
Easement Assistance $5,000
Permitting $15,000
Bidding $8,000
Expenses $3,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED FEE $226,000
CONSTANTINE ENGINEERING
608 BROAD STREET, SUITE 2
AUGUSTA GA, 30901
PH: 706-664-0664
WWW.TCGENG.COM
Constantine Task Order Proposal Morningside Drive/Overton Road Drainage System Improvements 4
D. SCHEDULE
We expect to start the Preliminary Design phase promptly after receipt of your acceptance of this proposal and
will endeavor to complete both preliminary and final design phases within 9 months. If this proposal meets with
your approval, please sign the enclosed copy of this letter in the space provided below and return for our records.
E. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES
The authorized representatives designated below are authorized to act with respect to this Task Order.
Communication between the parties shall be through the Authorized Representatives:
For CLIENT
For CONSULTANT
Name: Dr. Hameed Malik, PhD, PE
Director
Name: Jeffrey L. Duplantis, MS, P.E., PMP
Sr. Project Controls Manager
Address: Augusta Engineering Department
452 Walker Street
Augusta GA 30901
Address: 608 Broad Street, Suite 2
Augusta GA, 30901
Telephone: 706-796-5040 Telephone: 706-664-0664
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated
Government to complete the project.
144,180$
36,860$
Special 1% Sales Tax, Phase VI 42,120$
25,000$
Stormwater Utility Program 226,000$
474,160$
Section 3: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the
Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project.
Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________.
Approved
_________________________________________________
CPB#581-044320-5211120
Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
STORMWATER UTILITY Program (Constantine)
RFQ 19-148
Stormwater Utility Program
BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby adopted:
Section 1: This project is authorized to CPB# 581-044320-5211120 Supplemental Agreement Number Three to
Constantine Engineering in the amount of $226,000 for the Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation Project.
This request is for Task Order Three Storm System Inventory, Basin Analysis and Data Review. Funding
is available through Stormwater Utility Program.
Stormwater Utility Program
Stormwater Utility Program
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NUMBER THREE
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Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia CPB#581-044320-5211120
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
CPB AMOUNT ADDITION NEW
SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB REQUEST CPB
Stormwater Utility
581-044320-5211120 ($144,180)($144,180)
SPLOST, PHASE VI
328-041110-211828702 ($36,860)($36,860)
SPLOST, PHASE VI
328-041110-211828501 ($42,120)($42,120)
Stormwater Utility
581-044320-5211120 ($25,000)($226,000)($251,000)
TOTAL SOURCES:($248,160)($226,000)($474,160)
USE OF FUNDS
ENGINEERING
328-041110-5212115-211828702 $36,860 $36,860
ENGINEERING
328-041110-5212115-211828501 $42,120 $42,120
Engineering
581-044320-5211120 $169,180 $226,000 $395,180
TOTAL USES:$248,160 $226,000 $474,160
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Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad-Bridge Repair and Restoration Design and Engineering Services
TIA Project RC07-000118/PI#0011390 RFQ Item#19-242
Department:Engineering
Department:Engineering
Caption:Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Final
Engineering Phase of Design Consultant Contract to Civil
Services, Inc. in the amount of $113,987.12 for Highland
Avenue Bridge over CSX Railroad (Bridge Repair and
Restoration) as requested by AED. RFQ 19-242. (Approved by
Engineering Services Committee August 11, 2021)
Background:The Highland Avenue Bridge over CSX Railroad (Bridge Repair
and Restoration) is a project from the "Approved Investment
List" of TIA that was approved by voters of the CSRA in July
31, 2012 referendum. The Highland Avenue Bridge is a Band 3
project. Augusta Commission approved existing condition
assessment funding on December 3, 2019. Existing condition
assessment is completed and accordingly Civil Services, INC.
(CSI) has prepared bridge repair/restoration scope and fee to
commence engineering design phase.
Analysis:Project is under design. AED adopted a phased design approach
and on December 3, 2019 Augusta Commission approved
funding for bridge condition assessment and concept phase
initial tasks. Bridge structure condition assessment and concept
tasks are complete and now there is need of completing final
design & construction plans. Supplemental Funds are needed to
complete these selected tasks.
Financial Impact:Funds are available in the amount of $113,987.12 TIA
Discretionary fund.
Alternatives:Project is under design. AED adopted a phased design approach
and on December 3, 2019 Augusta Commission approved
funding for bridge condition assessment and concept phase
initial tasks. Bridge structure condition assessment and concept
Cover Memo
tasks are complete and now there is need of completing final
design & construction plans. Supplemental Funds are needed to
complete these selected tasks.
Recommendation:Approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Final Engineering Phase
of Design Consultant Contract to Civil Services, Inc. in the
amount of $113,987.12 for Highland Avenue Bridge over CSX
Railroad (Bridge Repair and Restoration) as requested by AED.
RFQ 19-242.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
($113,987.12) 235-041110-52.12115 / T20040118-52.12115
TIA Discretionary Funds
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County,
Georgia that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby adopted:
Section 1: This project is set up and authorized to CPB#371-041110
to approve supplemental funding and award Preliminary Engineering Phase of Design Consultant Contract
in the amount of $113,987.12 to Civil Services, Inc. for the Highland Avenue Bridge Repair
and Restoration over CSX Rainroad Funding is in the project TIA funds.
Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated
Government to complete the project.
TIA Discretionary 19,390$
TIA Funds 201,294$
TIA Funds Supplement 113,987$
334,671$
Section 3: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the
Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project.
Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________.
Approved
_________________________________________________
Original-Commission Council Office
Copy-Engineering Department
Copy-Finance Department
Copy-Procurement Department
CPB#371-041110
Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad-Bridge Repair and Restoration
1 of 4 8/2/2021
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia CPB#371-041110
CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET
Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad-Bridge Repair and Restoration
CPB AMOUNT CPB NEW
SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB ADDITION CPB
TIA DISCRETIONARY (19,390)$ -$ (19,390)$
235-041110-5212115
TIA FUNDS (201,294)$ (113,987)$ (315,281)$
371-041110-5212115
T20040118-5212115
-$
-$
TOTAL SOURCES:(220,684)$ (113,987)$ (334,671)$
USE OF FUNDS
TIA DISCRETIONARY
235-041110-5212115 19,390$ -$ 19,390$
TIA FUNDS 201,294$ 113,987$ 315,281$
371-041110-5212115
T20040118-5212115 -$
TOTAL USES:220,684$ 113,987$ 334,671$
2 of 4 8/2/2021
to approve supplemental funding and award Preliminary Engineering Phase of Design Consultant Contract
3 of 4 8/2/2021
4 of 4 8/2/2021
Georgia Department of Transportation
COST PROPOSAL
Proj. No.:RFQ 19-242 Project:Design and Engineering Services for Highland Ave. Bridge Repair and Restoration over CSX Railroad - Task Order 2
PI No.:000000 County:Richmond Master Contract:contract number
Prime:Civil Services, Inc.Contract Type:Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract Expiration:
Date:15-Jul-2021 Fixed Fee %:10%Task Order No:2
Cost Summary
By Phase / Discipline / Firm ˅ Formula Pulls Firm Name from each Discipline Tab
Total Fee Civil Services,
Inc.
Civil Services,
Inc.
Sub Firm Name
1
Civil Services,
Inc.
Sub Firm Name
2
Sub Firm Name
3
Sub Firm Name
3
Sub Firm Name
4
Sub Firm Name
5
Sub Firm Name
6
Enter discipline
provided by firm >>Project
Management
Roadway
Design
Design Support Bridge Design Traffic
Operations
Environmental Environmental Survey Aerial
Mapping
Utilities
Investigation
(SUE)
Totals 113,987.12$ 20,204.08$ 21,197.33$ -$ 72,585.71$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
1 Concept Development -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
2 Database Preparation -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
3 Environmental Document -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
4 Preliminary Plans -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
5 Right of Way Plans -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
6 Final Plans 113,987.12$ 20,204.08$ 21,197.33$ -$ 72,585.71$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
7 Construction Services -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
8 Special Studies -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
9 Public Involvement -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Fixed Fee 10,351.55$ 1,834.80$ 1,925.00$ -$ 6,591.75$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Tab Name>>PM1 Rd1 DS1 Br1 Trf1 Env1 Env2 Srv1 Map1 SUE1
DBE (Yes or No)Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No
DBE Participation 113,987.12$ 20,204.08$ 21,197.33$ -$ 72,585.71$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
DBE %100.0%17.7%18.6%63.7%
Contract DBE Goal %0.0%
1-Jan-2000
Phase Phase Description
Include a column for each discipline tab included in the proposal.
Ensure formulas link to the corresponding discipline tab.
7/30/2021 12:19 PM
CSI_Highland Ave Cost Proposal_Phase 2 Cost Summary Page 1 of 2
Georgia Department of Transportation
COST PROPOSAL
Proj. No.:RFQ 19-242 Project:Design and Engineering Services for Highland Ave. Bridge Repair and Restoration over CSX Railroad - Task Order 2
PI No.:000000 County:Richmond Master Contract:contract number
Prime:Civil Services, Inc.Contract Type:Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract Expiration:
Date:15-Jul-2021 Fixed Fee %:10%Task Order No:2
1-Jan-2000
Civil Services,
Inc.
Civil Services,
Inc.
Sub Firm Name
1
Civil Services,
Inc.
Sub Firm Name
2
Sub Firm Name
3
Sub Firm Name
3
Sub Firm Name
4
Sub Firm Name
5
Sub Firm Name
6
Project
Management
Roadway
Design
Design Support Bridge Design Traffic
Operations
Environmental Environmental Survey Aerial
Mapping
Utilities
Investigation
(SUE)
Totals 746 88 144 - 514 - - - - - -
1 Concept Development - - - - - - - - - -
2 Database Preparation - - - - - - - - - -
3 Environmental Document - - - - - - - - - -
4 Preliminary Plans - - - - - - - - - -
5 Right of Way Plans - - - - - - - - - -
6 Final Plans 746 88 144 - 514 - - - - -
7 Construction Services - - - - - - - - - -
8 Special Studies - - - - - - - - - -
9 Public Involvement - - - - - - - - - -
By Phase / Firm
Phase Phase Description Total Hours
Hours Summary
7/30/2021 12:19 PM
CSI_Highland Ave Cost Proposal_Phase 2 Cost Summary Page 2 of 2
(SA1 – For changes greater than $25,000) July 2021
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
Augusta Richmond County Project Number(s): 371-041110-T20040118
GDOT Number (s):
RC07-000118
PI 0011390
Supplemental Agreement Number: 1
Purchase Order Number: 20ENG839
WHEREAS, We, Civil Services, Inc., Consultant, entered into a contract with Augusta-Richmond
County on December 3, 2019 for engineering design services associated with the improvements to
Highland Avenue over CSX Railroad-Bridge Repair & Restoration Project RC07-000118, PI 0011390,
and
WHEREAS, certain revisions to the design requested by Augusta-Richmond County are not covered
by the scope of the original contract, we desire to submit the following Supplemental Agreement
to-wit:
For the design and engineering services for concept development, preliminary plans, and ROW
plans and special studies
It is agreed that as a result of the above described modifications the contract amount is increased
by $113,987.12 from $220,684.00 to a new total of $334,671.12.
Any modifications to submittal dates shall be as identified in the attached proposal. This agreement
in no way modifies or changes the original contract of which it becomes a part, except as specifically
stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, Civil Services, Inc., Consultants, hereby agree to said Supplemental
Agreement consisting of the above mentioned item, and agree that this Supplemental Agreement
is hereby made a part of the original contract to be performed under the specifications thereof, and
that the original contract is in full force and effect, except insofar as it might be modified by this
Supplemental Agreement.
RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL:
CITY OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY Civil Services, Inc.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Hardie Davis, Mayor
Approved Date: Approved: Date:
[ATTACHED CORPORATE SEAL]
ATTEST: ATTEST:
Title:
Title:
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on
August 3, 2021 and Special Called Meeting held August 11,
2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda Lee N. Beard Commission Chamber - 81312021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; B. Williams, Garrett, Sias,
Johnson, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, D. Williams, Hasan and Clarke,
members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
INVOCATION: Reverend Melvin lvey, Pastor Greater St. John Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO TI{E FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
PRESENTATION(S)
A. Presentation from Dr. Goggans relative to insights into how the Delta variant Item
is impacting the region/county, as well as what DPH and other medical Action:
professionals are doing to increase the vaccination rate. Additionally an update None
on the new adjustments to CDC guidance related to masks. (Requested by
Commissioner Ben Hasan)
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Motions
Motion
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Seconded
By
Motion
Result
Made
By
Presentation is made by Dr.
Stephen Goggans.
RECOGNITION(S)
July 2021Years of Service Recipients!
B. Congratulations! July 2021Years of Service Recipients!Item
Action:
None
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Motions
Motion Motion Text Made Seconded MotionrYPe By By Result
Presentations are made to the July
2021Years of Service Recipients.
Five (5) minute time limit per delesation
DELEGATIONS
C. Ms. Kari Viola-Brooke presentation regarding prevalence of Child Sex Item
Trafficking in Richmond County and the services and responses Child Action:
Enrichment has put in place to help combat the issue. None
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Motions
Motion Motion Text Made Seconded Motion'l'ype By By Result
Ms. Brooke did not appear before
the Commission.
D. Mr. Moses Todd regarding the American Rescue Act funding for Augusta- Item
Richmond County. Action:
None
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Motions
Motion rr i. n Made Seconded MotionType Motion Text By By Resurt
Presentation is made by Mr.
Todd.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items l-25)
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Motion to approve to adopt by reference the International Property
Maintenance Code (IPMC) 2018 Edition and Georgia Amendments, with the
exclusion of (IPMC) Chapter I, Scope and Administration. (Approved by the Item
Public Services Committee July 27,2021) Action:
Approved
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seconded By f."rtil
^ Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes l0-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
2. Motion to approve American Architectural Design Specialties, d.b.a. Item
Playground Creations to install a new modular playground unit for Action:
Eisenhower Park. This project went through the Procurement process as RFP Approved
2l-177 . (Approved by the Public services committee July 27,2021)
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BZt-tll Eisenhower Plevsround Recommendrtion Lerrarnrtf
B 2l-177 Planholders.pdf
[B FYI Process Repuardins R['P nndrfed 5-3-21 dncv
Motions
X:t:"' Morion Text Made Byrype
seconded By Motion
Result
A .^_..^_,^ Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner rApprove Motion passes l0-0. Sammie Sias F.;;;;;;i;; Passes
Motion to approve American Architectural Design Specialties, d.b.a. Item
Playground Creations to install a new splash pad at the McBean Community Action:
Center. This project went through the Procurement process as a Request for Approved
Proposals (RFP 2l-174). (Approved by the Public Services Commitiee Juty27,2021)
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Motions
*j:" Motion Text Made Byr ype
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B 21-174 Cumuletive Eval.xtsx
lB 21-174 McBean Splesh Pad Recommendation Letter.pdf
B 2l-174 Ptan Holders.pdf
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Motions
Y:11" Motion Text Made By seconded By f.".iilr ype
^ Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove ,lrion Passes 10-0. sammie Sias Francine scott Passes
4. Motion to approve Change Order 2 to Reeves Construction Company's Item
Contract in the amount of ($9,941 .44).ln addition to the cost associated with Action:
the Change Order #2, Reeves Construction contract time is increased by 5 Approved
calendar days. (Approved by the Public Services Committee July 27r2021')
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Motion - --r-rn-- Motion
- ""'"" Motion Text Made By Seconded By ResultI ype
^ , ,. ---- Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove *l,io, Passes l0-0. Sammie sias Francine Scott Passes
5. Motion to approve the Contract Amendment #1 to McCarthy Improvement Item
Company's Contract to re-assign all services previously agreed to and Action:
contracted for the Commercial and General Aviation Apron Rehab Phase III Approved
Project to C.W. Mathews Contracting Company, Inc. (Approved by Public
Services Committee JulY 27r2021)
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Motions
f.]j:" Motion Text Made By seconded Bv HtjilI ype
Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner passes
Motion Passes 10-0. Sammie sias Francine Scott
6' Motion to approve FY 2022 Metropolitan Transportation Planning Services ItemAnnual Contract (aka PL Funds Contract). (Approved by the public Action:Services Committee July 27 r 2021) Approved
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X:11" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion
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a - . -.- Motion to approve. commissioner commissionerApprove Motion passes l0-0. Sammie sias Francine Scott Passes
7. Motion to approve the transfer of Contract with Societe International de ItemCommunications Aeronautiques Radio, Inc. (SITA) (Approved by the Action:Public Services Committee July Z7r202l\ Approved
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X:j:'" Motion Text Made By Seconded By MotionrYPe vvvv'quu YJ Result
A -..-^-,^ Motion to approve. commissioner commissionerApprove Motion passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
8. Motion to approve the donation of one 2OOg Honda STI300PA police Itemmotorcycle to Augusta University Police Department. (Approved by the Action:Administrative Services Committee July 27,2021) Approved
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Motions
Motion
Type ru.otion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
^ Motion to approve. commissioner commissionerApprove *l,ion passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
9. Motion to approve bid award the contract for Design/Build of 1 ryw Range ltem
Support nuiiding at the RCSO Training Range, in the amount of $625,700.00, Action:
to R. W. Allen Construction, LLC of Augusta, GA (RFP ltem #21-166). Approved
(Approved by Administrative service committee July 27,2021)
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Motions
Motion . rr r n c--^-r^r D-. Motion;::-^"" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Resultl e
^ , Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove irrilti", passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
10. Motion to approve the Credit and P- Card Ordinance, (Approved by Item
Commission July 20,2021' second reading) Action:
Approved
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Motions
Motion . rr-r- D-- a^^^-,r^r D., Motion
- Motion Text Made BY Seconded BY
Type rvrrrllull lEIt rvraars PJ vvvv'sve vJ ReSUlt
Approve Passes
Motion to approve with Commissioner Commissioner
the changes to Number 8 Ben Hasan Brandon
and 9 on the second page Garrett
to designate the
Administrator as the
final authority and to
waive any additional
readings for the
ordinance.
Motion Passes l0-0.
11. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's ltem
(HCD's) request to increase the Commission approved (311612021) Lead Action:
Hazard Reduction Program's Lead Hazard Environmental Control Approved
Specialist position from $40,162 to $52,000 (29%+l- increase). (Approved
by the Administrative Services Committee July 27rZ0Zl)
12. Motion to approve four (4) Emergency Rehabilitation projects located Item
on Wharton Dr., Florence St., E. Espinosa and Crosscreek Rd. (Approved Action:
by the Administrative Services committee July z7,20zl) Approved
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Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
A __-^-.^ Motion to approve.APProve Motion passes 1o-0.
Commissioner Commissioner
Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
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Motions
Motion Motion Textr ype
13.
a. , _.- Motion to approve. CommissionerApprove Motion Passes 10-0. Sammie Sias
Motion to approve Housing and Community
(HCD's) request to transfer $46,000 from object
Commissioner passesrranclne Jcott
Development Department's
code 51 I I I 10 to object code
5239112 for temporary workforce expenditures.
Administrative Services Committee July 27, 2021)
(Approved by the Item
Action:
Approved
Seconded By
^ Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove *o,ion Passes 10-0. sammie Sias Francine scott Passes
14. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's Item
(HCD's) request to provide funding to assist one (1) low to moderate-income Action:
homebuyer with down-payment assistance to purchase a home on McAlpine Approved
Dr. (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee July 27,2021)
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Motions
Motion; "- -"" Motion Text Made Byrype
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Motions
Motion Motion Textr ype
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
^ Motion to approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove *o,ion Passes l0-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
15. Motion to approve the Encroachment agreement between Augusta- Item
Richmond County Georgia and Jefferson Energy Cooperative.(Approved by Action:
the Administrative Services Committee July 27,2021) Approved
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Motions
Motion:""'"" Motion Textrype
. Motion to aPProve.Approve Motion Passes 10-0.
Made By Seconded By
Made By
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Seconded By
Commissioner
Francine scott Passes
16. Motion to approve one (l) new full-time position, Manager of Economic ItemDevelopment & Innovation, in the Adminiitrator's officel (Approved by Action:the Administrative Services Committee July 27,2021) Approved
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Motions
X,oj:" Motion Text Made ByI ype Seconded By Motion
Result
a ----..- Motion to approve. commissioner commissionerApprove Motion passes r0-0. Sammie sias Francine Scott Passes
17. Motion to approve five new positions for Augusta Utilities' MeteringDivision (AUD). (Approved by the Administrative Services CommitteeJtly 27,2021)
Item
Action:
Approved
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Motions
il,',f' Motion rext
a _--..^__- Motion to approve.APProve Motion passes lo-0.
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Motions
Motionm- Motion TextI ype
Approve Motion to approve.
Motion passes 10-0.
seconded By Motion
Result
Commissioner Commissioner
Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
Made By
Made By
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Seconded By Motion
Result
18' Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department,s Item(HCD's) request to amend agreement with Promise Land Community Action:Development Corporation to provide additional HOPWA funding to continue Approvedservices to eligible HOPWA citizens. (Approved by the Adirinistrative
Services Committee July 27r2021)
Commissioner Passes
Francine Scott
19. Motion to approve convening a work group with commissioner scott Item
serving ur Ct ui.-an consistin[ of city departments' staff, the Chamber of Action:
Commerce and Attorney Duncan to meet on this ordinance and report back Approved
their recommendations in 60 days relative to the proposed non-discrimination
ordinance. (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee July 27,
202r)
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B 2021-27-07 ASC MEI Non Discrimitratiotr.Ddf
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Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made BY
Motion to approve. Commissioner
Motion Passes l0-0. Sammie Sias
Seconded By
lB 2021 vehicles Dodse.Ddf
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B Milton Ruben Car.odf
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Motions
Motion Motion TextType
. Motion to approve. commissioner commissioner
Approve Motion passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott
Motion
Result
Commissioner
Francine Scott Passes
FINANCE
20. Motion to approve a request from the Richmond County Sherifls Office to Item
move fundsln the amount $130,000.00 out of State Drug fund balance to the Action:
vehicle account. The agency intends to use this funding to purchase new Approved
vehicles. (Approved by the Finance Services Committee July 27 r 2021)
Made By Seconded BY Motion
Result
Passes
ENGINEERING SERVICES
21. Motion to approve the designation of a funding source of the traffic
operations ,.rtion of the fyZf UuOget for the installation of the four speed
humps for Bellemeade Drive with a construction cost of $14,000 and receivea recommendation back from the Administrator at the next meetingregarding a funding source for the installation of speed humps in other areaswithout charging taxpayers for those instalrations. (Approved byEngineering Services Committee July 27,2021)
Item
Action:
Approved
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Motions
ffiL" Motion rext
B GIS Maps and photo-Tract S-B.nrtf
Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Aporove Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
22' Motion to determine that a portion of Parham Road (off Gordon Highway), ItemTract 5-B, and Tract 6 as shown on the attached map has ceased to be used Action:by the public to the extent that no substantiat pruti. pu.por. is ser.reo by it or Approvedthat its removal from the county road system is ottrerwise in the best publicinterest, pursuant to o.c.G. A. s32-7-2, wittt the abandoned property to bequit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by taw and aneasement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing orfuture utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and AugustaUtilities Department. (Approved by the Engineering services committeeJuly 27,2021)
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Motions
MotionType Motion Text
Approve M:li:l i",llJJ?l:;Commissioner Commissioner
Sammie Sias Francine Scott Passes
Motion
Result
23' Motion to approve Notification of Emergency procurement of Services toassess and repair speed control system ro. pu-p turbine number 9 at theGoodrich Street Raw water purnping Station. (Approved by EngineeringServices Committee July 27,2021) \.
Item
Action:
Approved
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Motions
Motion Motionrype
MotionApprove Motion
to approve. Commissioner Commisstoner passes
Passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott
Text Made By Seconded BY Motion
Result
Motion
Result
on July 20, Item
Action:
APProved
24. Motion to approve Supplemental funding (SA#2) for continuity of Item
Engineering firur. of Design Engineering Consultant Agreement to Hussey Action:
Gay Bell and DeYoung lHCn) 1n the amount of $80,700.00 for Augusta Approved
Engineering Transportation improvement Program (TIP)
-OperationalEdciency orvurious Intersections Project. Requested by AED' RFQ 17-127
(Approvld by Engineering services committee July 27,2021)
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Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made BY
Motion to aPProve. Commissioner
Motion Passes 10-0. Sammie Sias
Commissioner
Francine Scott Passes
Seconded BY
25. Motion to aPProve the minutes
2021 and SPecial Called Meetings
of the Regular Meeting held
hetd July 21 and27,2021.
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Motions
Motion Motion Text
Type
Motion
ResultMade By Seconded BY
Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner
Motion passes l0-0. Sammie Sias
*,S**END CONSENT AGENDA,I:T,f *
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
8t3t2021
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Motions
MotionType Motion Text
Motion to approve.
Voting No:
Commisioner
Approve Sean Frantom,
Commissioner
Sammie Sias.
Made By seconded By H:Xir,
Commissioner
Francine Scott
CommissionerBrandon passes
Garrett
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
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(Items 26-31)
26' Motion to amend smoke free ordinance to allow for the establishment ofcigar lounges. (No recommendation from the public Seryices Committee)
Commissioner
Jordan Johnson
Motion Passes 8-2.
27. Report from
Service Study
Ben Hasan)
Emergency Management service; Ambulance euarify of ItemSubcommittee's Findings. (Requested by commissioner Action:
Approved
Item
Action:
Approved
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Motions
Motion Motion Text
Type
Made By seconded BY X;til
Motion to aPProve the
recommendations from
the sub-committee as
follows: determine the
number of units we want
in service at Peak hours
and non-Peak hours,
determine the level of
service we want on each
unit, i.e. EMT Basic,
AEMT, Paramedics,
. develoP or Purchase a
Approve system to tiack the
number of available
units, have Periodic
reviews of the service
provider's Progress, have
a qualitY control Person
to ensure good customer
service, develoP a strong
contract administrator to
monitor the service
Provider's commitment to
our citizens.
Motion Motion TextType
Approve Substitute motion to
include all of the above
items in the original
motion with the addition
of an amendment to
include the
imPlementation of
middleware software to
allow for the integration
of the sYstems of the
Commissioner Commisstoner
Brandon
Garrett
Bobby
Williams
No action is taken on this motion due to the passage of the substitute
motion.
Motions
Made By
Motion
Seconded BY Result
Commissioner Commissioner Passes
Sammie Sias Ben Hasan
E9l l Center and the
service provider and to
appoint a strong contract
administrator.
Voting No:
Commissioner
John Clarke,
Commissioner
Brandon Garrett.
Motion passes g_2.
28' Motion to approve the rescheduling of the August l0th committee meetingsto wednesday, August 11,2021 _and the Septeriber 28th committee meetingsto wednesday, september 29 due to the 202r Georgia MunicipalAssociation's Annual conference (Savannah) and the 202t a-ccc Regional(Columbia County) Conference.
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f#:" Motion rext
Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner- -rr^-'- Motion passes 10-0. Sammie Sias Francine Scott passes
FINANCE
29' Presentation from John Snider, cPA of sME/cpA relative to the InternalAudit Report of the Mayor's office. (Requested by Mayor Hardie Davis,Jr.)
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Motions
f#:" Motion rext
Motion to approve
Approve receiving this item Commissioner
as intbrmation Bobby Williams
without objection.
Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Motion
Result
Item
Action:
Approved
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
30.Motion to approve proposed 2o2l mill rates for each taxing district'
advertise the required 5 year history of the digest and to schedule the date of
ergrtt 19,202i for the meeting to adopt the rates proposed'
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion to aPProve _ Commisioner
Approve using the calculated Sean Frantom
rollback rate.
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Motions
Motion Motion TextType
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text
Motion to aPProve the
proposed 2027 millage
rate for each taxing
distrist, advertise the
required 5 Year history
of the digest and
schedule the date of
August 79,2021for the
meeting to adoPt the
rates proPosed at 12:00
Noon.
Voting No:
Commisioner
Sean Frantom.
Motion Passes 9-l '
Approve
Seconded Motion
Made By By Result
Dies for
lack of
Second
Seconded By H.tiilMade By
ADMINISTRATOR
31. Motion to approve
administration of the
Public SafetY PaY.
Commissioner
Commissioner Catherine passes
Ben Hasan Smith'
McKnight
the Administrator's recommendation(s) related to- Item
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Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to refer this
Defer back to the next
committee meeting.
Motion Passes 10-0.
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
seconded By rJ.xil
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
Made By
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
32. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of
compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
ins Meet
Item
Action:
None
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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
August 11,2021
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 11,
2021, the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. B. Williams, Garrett, Sias, Johnson, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, D.
Williams, Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
Mr. Mayor: We're going to call this meeting to order. The Chair recognizes Attorney
Brown.
2. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Brown: Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners. We request a motion to go
into executive session for the discussion of pending or potential litigation, personnel, real
estate and security.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the Mayor Pro Tem.
Mr. B. Williams: Motion to approve.
Mr. Johnson: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Mr. Garrett out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: We'll stand at ease and go to executive session.
IEXECUTTVE SESSTONI
Mr. Mayor: All right, if everyone will take your seats. Okay, we'll reconvene now. The
Chair recognizes Attorney Brown.
3. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Yes, sir, thank you, Mr. Mayor and Commissioners. We request a
motion to execute the closed meeting affidavit.
Mr. Sias: So move.
Mr. B. Williams: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting. I believe that's the sound of rain, not money.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. The Chair recognizes the attorney for the reading
of a motion.
Mr. Brown: Mr. Mayor and Commission, we request a motion to adopt a Resolution
authorizing the settlement of all claims by Shannon Carter in the aggregate amount of
$35,000 payable as follows: Shannon Carter and the law office of Tom Young, Jr., PC as her
attorney. Further authorizing the Administrator to disburse the amount of $351000 waiving
Augusta Georgia Code and Ordinances Section in conflict in this instance only and for other
purposes.
Mr. Hasan: So move.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
The Clerk: Who was that?
Mr. Mayor: I believe the commissioner from the 6tr with the motion. Second from Ms.
Mcltuight. Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown for the reading of a motion.
Mr. Brown: We request a motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the sefflement of
all claims with Shannon Carter as parent and legal guardian for Zorie Carter and for
Kaytrez Carter in the aggregate amount for Zorie Carter of $11500 and in the aggregate
amount of $11500 for Kaytrez Carter payable to Shannon Carter, parent and legal guardian
of each of the minor children and the law office of Tom Young, Jr., PC as per her afforney.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the Mayor Pro Tem.
Mr. B. Williams: Motion to approve.
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attomey Brown for the reading of a motion.
Mr. Brown: We request a motion to authorize the Mayor and the Administrator to
continue and renew security system coverage and to pay the proposed premium.
Mr. B. Williams: Motion to approve.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Brown: Mayor and Commission, we request a final motion from the executive
session, a motion to approve the hiring of Mr. Steven Vause as Augusta Engineering
Department Engineering Inspector II in the Engineering Department at an annual salary of
$49,400 and the customary benefits provided employees with the effective date of September
4,202'1..
Mr. Mayor: Commissioner from the Sft.
Mr. Garreff: Motion to approve.
Ms. B. Williams: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, I believe we've got a couple of items on the special called
meeting agenda that we'll address now.
1. Motion to authorize the Administrator to submit a letter on behalf of Richmond
County in response to G-DOT ROW rulemaking as official public comment.
(Requested by the Administrator)
Mr. Mayor: Can I have a motion to approve?
Mr. B. Williams: Motion to approve.
Mr. Garrett: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, ['ve got two additions to the agenda. Do we have concurrence
to add to the agenda? All right, without objection. All right, Madam Clerk, without objection.
All right, we'll go with item one from the additions.
The Clerk: Item number one is a motion to approve Housing & Community
Development Department's request to provide HOME funding to assist one low to moderate
homebuyer, Channel Graham, with GAP financing, down payment and closing costs to
purchase home at 3906 Wexford Court through HCD's homebuyer subsidy program.
Mr. Sias: So move.
Mr. Hasan: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the commissioner from the 6ff. State your inquiry.
Mr. Hasan: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Mr. Mayor and everyone, around this, the signatures
on this, I'll try to get Director Welcher to get this. The closing date is this Friday, the closing date
was officially going to be last Friday. There were some hiccups in the system, not on our end but
on the other end and as a result of that if they don't close this by Friday, then the owner of the
property is going to take it off the market so I would appreciate it if we can get this signed as
expeditiously as possible so that Director Welcher can give it to the lending institution to set up a
closing on Friday. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, item number two from the additions.
The Clerk: Item number two is a motion to approve Juvenile Judge positions for the
new Augusta Judicial Circuit.
Mr. B. Williams: Motion to approve.
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Mayor: All right. The Chair recognizes the Administrator.
Mr. Donald: You may want to read into the record more specific that it's four
positions.
Mr. Mayor: All right, thank you for that addition. Again, this is four positions and that
will be part of the record. Again, motion to approve Juvenile Judge positions four for the new
Augusta Judicial Circuit. Voting.
The Clerk: I need the motion. Who -
Mr. Mayor: Mayor Pro Tem.
The Clerk: And who seconded that? Ms. Scott? Thank you.
Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: I believe that's all that we have from a special called meeting perspective.
Madam Clerk, back to you.
The Clerk: Yes, sir. Mr. Johnson, you have five minutes.
IMEETING 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
August 11,2021.
Clerk of Commission
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Appointment of Danny Ramos
Department:Augusta Commission
Department:Augusta Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Danny Ramos to the
Augusta Port Authority representing District 10.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Mr.. Kasey Bryan
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Kasey Bryan to the
Augusta Historic Preservation Board representing District 2.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Ms. Brenda Brown- Appt.HCD
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Brenda Brown to the
Augusta Housing &Community Development Citizens
Advisory Board representing District 3.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Z-21-62
Department:Planning and Development
Department:Planning and Development
Caption: Z-21-62 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia
Planning Commission to approve with the condition below
petition by Margret McKie, requesting a Rezoning from Zone A
(Agricultural) to Zone R-3B (Multiple-family Residential)
affecting property containing approximately 1.84 Acres and
known as 4717 Rollins Road. Tax Map 278-0-029-00-0.
DISTRICT 8 1. Should the Group Home for Boys cease to
operate the property shall revert to a Single Family Residential
use.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission Cover Memo
Cover Memo
Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Department:Planning & Development
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendments for
Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units.
Background:On May 18, 2021 at the request of Mayor Hardie Davis Jr. the
Augusta Commission directed Planning & Development to draft
amendments to the current zoning ordinance to allow ADUs/tiny
homes, and begin determining a permit process then bring it
back to the Commission in 90-days.
Analysis:Planning staff researched jurisdictions with tiny home
ordinances and/or accessory dwelling units (ADUs)to create the
framework for the draft amendments.
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
GEORGIA TINY HOUSE FACT SHEET
Overview
"Tiny houses" have received a lot of attention and interest in recent
years. A tiny house is typically defined as a single-family home, generally
400 square feet or less, excluding lofts. Tiny homes are built in different
ways, and it is important to identify which types of tiny homes
fall within the scope and application of building codes. The four types of
tiny homes are:
1. Recreational vehicles
2. Manufactured (mobile) homes
3. Residential (modular) Industrialized Buildings
4. Site-built dwellings
Regulations for each of these four types may vary, but generally, the
state’s building codes only apply to tiny homes that are modular
dwellings and site-built dwellings. Recreational vehicles and
manufactured homes are not regulated by building codes but fall under
other HUD and other industry standards.
Zoning Requirements
Tiny houses, like all other houses and recreational vehicles, are subject the zoning requirements of local governments which
vary widely by jurisdiction. Some aspects typically regulated by local zoning laws include: land use, location, height, width, type
of foundation, number of stories, and minimum size of lots and buildings. It therefore becomes an important first step for the
builder and prospective tiny home owner to obtain permission from the local government to site the tiny home within their
jurisdiction.
Which Codes Apply?
The following codes apply for tiny houses: International Residential Code (IRC), 2012edition with Georgia Amendments International Plumbing Code (IPC), 2012 edition
with Georgia Amendments
International Energy Efficiency Code (IECC) 2009
edition with Georgia Amendments
National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017 edition
Some of the code-related issues that might affect
the design and construction of tiny homes are:
Room Size and Dimension
Lofts
Headroom
Means of Escape
Egress Width
Stairs
In order to help address these concerns, the 2012
IRC has been amended to change the minimum
habitable room size from 120 sf to 70 sf and add a
new Appendix for Tiny House Construction.
However, the Appendix must be adopted locally to
be enforced. Copies of these amendments are
available at
ttp://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructi
oncodes/programs/codeamendments.asp
Application of Building Codes
Tiny homes are dwelling units and therefore they are subject to the
same building code regulations as any other traditional site-built or
stick-built home. A dwelling is defined as a building provided with
permanent provisions for sleeping, cooking, eating, living, and
sanitation.
GEORGIA TINY HOUSE FACT SHEET
Recreational Vehicles
A recreational vehicle (RV) is a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer designed for recreational or
emergency human habitation. RVs must comply with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A119.2 Standard onRecreational Vehicles. They are intended for recreational or seasonal use only.
Tiny homes that are built on a utility trailer chassis with wheels are often referred to as Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOWs).
Remaining in a mobile-ready state, they are wheeled vehicles which do not fall within the scope of state’s building codes.
THOW’s are typically classified as recreational vehicles or park models.
A park model is a vehicular-type unit with a floor area of 400 square feet or less. They are factory built to meet the ANSI
A119.5, Park Model Recreational Vehicle Standard. Park models can be semi or permanently sited. The Recreational Vehicle
Industry Association (RVIA) issues an insignia for compliant RVs and park models.
Siting of RVs, Park Models and THOWs is regulated and controlled by local planning and zoning ordinances. The Georgia
Department of Transportation (GDOT) regulates RVs as vehicles for title and licensing purposes through your county vehicle
licensing agency. For questions about the RV and Park model standards, contact the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
at (703) 620-6003 or visit their webpage at http://www.rvia.org/
Residential Industrialized (Modular) Buildings
A residential industrialized (modular) building is defined as
a dwelling unit designed and constructed to comply with
the Georgia State Residential Code and is fabricated or
assembled wholly or in part in a manufacturing facility and
cannot be inspected at the installation site without
disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof.
They cannot contain a permanent metal chassis and shall
be affixed to permanent load-bearing foundation.
Residential industrialized (modular) buildings are built to
the same code requirements as stick-built homes.
Every industrialized building (IB) is fully inspected during
the open construction phase in the factory by
independent third party agencies. Upon completion, a
DCA insignia is affixed to each module or unit which
certifies it complies with the state’s construction codes
and rules for its intended application and use. However,
local governments retain full control over all matters
relating to a building’s installation at a site, including
subdivision controls, zoning issues, site grading,
foundation installations and utility hook-ups.
For questions about modular buildings, contact the DCA
IB Program Office at (404) 679-3118 or visit:
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructionco
des/programs/industrialized.asp.
Site-Built Dwellings
Site-built or stick-built dwellings are residential buildings or structures that are built on the construction site. Typically, they are
built on permanent foundations and are not designed or intended to be moved or relocated.
All site-built or stick-built dwellings must comply with the current International Residential Code (IRC) for One and Two Family
Dwellings and must be constructed by a State Licensed Contractor. When approved by the local government, tiny houses on
permanent foundations and must be constructed by state licensed contractors where required by state law.
For questions about site-built dwellings, contact the Construction Codes Office at (404) 679-3118 or visit:
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/programs/industrialized.asp.
Manufactured (Mobile) Homes
Manufactured (mobile) homes are factory built on a metal
chassis which complies with the HUD federal code regulations.
All manufactured homes must meet the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act
of 1974, 42 U.S.C. Section 5401. Manufactured homes are not
regulated by the building codes.
For questions about HUD manufactured (mobile) homes,
contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Manufactured Housing
Division, at (404) 565-9498 or visit
www.gainsurace.org/FireMarshal?ManufacturedHousing.aspx
Tiny House Generic Floor Plan
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2
Certain words and terms are defined as follows: Words used in the present tense include the future;
words in the singular number include the plural; and words in the plural number include the
singular. The word "building" includes the word "structure"; and the word "shall" is mandatory
and not directory. The term "Board of Zoning Appeals" shall mean the Augusta, Georgia Board
of Zoning Appeals. The term "Planning Commission" means the Augusta, Georgia Planning
Commission as provided for in Title 1 and Title 8 of the Augusta, Georgia County Code by virtue
of the Home Rule Provision of the constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983. “Commission”
means the Augusta Commission. "Roads" include streets, avenues, boulevards, roads, highways,
lanes, circles, drives, freeways, viaducts, alleys, and other public ways. "Subdivision" means the
division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other divisions of land
for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development purposes other
than agricultural. It includes re-subdivision, and when appropriate to the content, relates to the
process of subdividing or to territory subdivided.
“ACCESSORY BUILDING" shall mean a subordinate building not more than one (1) story and
no more than 18 feet in height as measured in Section 2: “Building Height.” The accessory
structure shall not be taller than the primary structure when viewed from the street. The use of such
a building is incidental to that of the main building on the same lot, or of which it forms an integral
part of the same lot main building.
Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes. They shall not contain
facilities for sleeping, bathing or cooking. Accessory buildings may not be used to conduct home
occupations or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory building have a separate
electrical service.
“ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT” A one-family detached residential dwelling unit placed on
a lot where an existing principal one-family residential dwelling is located.
"ACCESSORY USE" shall mean the use customarily incidental and accessory to the principal
use of a building located upon the same building site as the accessory use.
"ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY" shall mean any place operated by a person, society, agency,
corporation, institution or group wherein are received for pay for group care, for fewer than 24
hours per day of three (3) or more elderly or disabled persons that are over 17 years of age.
"AIRPORT" shall mean Bush Field and Daniel Field.
"AIRPORT HAZARD" shall mean any structure or tree or use of land which obstructs the
airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport or is otherwise
hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft.
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION
SECTION 8
R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
8-1 Permitted Uses:
(a) One family detached dwellings the gross floor area of which is not more than two
times the average gross floor area or less than 60% of the average gross floor area of existing homes located on lots in whole or in part within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject lot. Gross floor area shall include the entire area located under the roof of the principal structure, including finished attics, attached garages,
and basements, and it shall be as presented in the online information of the Augusta
Richmond County Tax Assessor’s Office. (b) Fence, walls: A fence, latticework screen or wall in a required side or rear yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. A fence, latticework screen or wall located in a required front yard shall be limited to four (4) feet in height. Any fence, wall,
or landscape feature located at the corner of intersecting streets described in Section
3-6 of this Ordinance shall be subject to additional restrictions discussed in that subsection. (c) Yard Sales provided that no more than two (2), lasting no more than three (3) days per time, are conducted at a single address during a calendar year.
(d) Accessory buildings and uses as described elsewhere in this section.
(e) Conservation Subdivisions where the overall density of development including portions of the tract devoted to greenspace does not exceed 3 lots per acre. (f) Residential facilities for handicapped persons as defined at 42 U.S.C. 3602 except for such uses that are addressed at 26-1(g), 26-1(p) and 35-10 of this Ordinance.
(g) Accessory dwelling unit as described in this section.
Prohibited Uses: Flagpole lots shall not be permitted.
8-2 Special Exceptions: The following may be permitted in an R-1 Zone by Special
Exceptions: (a) Single-family attached and detached dwellings and condominiums developed in accordance with Section 13 provided that the density of dwellings shall not exceed three (3) units per acre.
(b) Public parking areas, when located and developed as in Section 4 and where the
area adjoins a use other than provided for in the R-1 Zone, provided such transitional use does not extend more than one hundred (100) feet from the boundary of the less restricted zone. (c) Ponds, whether impoundment or excavations, in excess of the following maximum
pond area to lot area ratios may be permitted by Special Exception:
LOT AREA MAXIMUM POND/LOT AREA RATIO Less than 2 acres 2%
2 - 5 acres 20% Over 5 acres 40%
Ponds smaller than the maximum ratios shall be permitted uses by right. Retention or detention ponds approved as part of a Site Plan or Subdivision Development Plan shall also be permitted uses by right. A Grading Plan or a Soil Erosion Plan, depending on the size of the disturbed area shall be submitted and approved before
construction of a pond requiring Special Exception commences. Such plan shall
include the following statement:
"The pond as shown hereon is the private property of the owner, who has full and perpetual responsibility for the maintenance and
repair. The owner releases Augusta, Georgia, from any and all
claims, damages, or demands arising on account of or in connection with the design, construction, and maintenance of the pond as shown hereon. Augusta, Georgia, assumes no liability or duty related thereto, and in no manner approves or assumes liability for the
design of the pond as shown hereon."
(d) Construction trailers may be allowed in a subdivision with an approved Development Plan subject to the following criteria:
(1) A Manufactured Home Permit must be acquired from the Augusta Planning
and Development Department for the construction trailer; (2) The construction trailer must be located away from the front entrance of the subdivision, preferably in the rear of the subdivision, and in the area of the last homes to be developed in the subdivision. The construction trailer must
be located as far as possible from any existing stick-built residential homes
in adjoining subdivisions, but in no case shall the construction trailer be located within 150 feet of a site-built residential home located in an adjoining subdivision; (3) No sale of lots or homes is to take place from this construction trailer - the
construction trailer is to be used for construction related business only;
(4) The construction trailer is to be tied down, underpinned, have wooden steps with hand-rails and have a gravel parking area. Any outside items need to be maintained in a neat and orderly manner; (5) The Owner/Developer must provide the Augusta Planning and
Development Department with the following certification: "The
Owner/Developer/Contractor will not hold Augusta, GA liable for any claims, damages or demands arising on account of or in connection with the placement of the construction trailer within the subdivision."; (6) The construction trailer will be moved off of the subject property within 48
hours of the commencement of the last home in the subdivision - -or
The construction trailer must me moved off of the subject property within 48 hours of the expiration of Development Plan approval for the subdivision; and
(7) Inspection will be made by the Augusta Planning and Development Department every twelve (12) months.
(e) Sales trailers may be allowed in a subdivision with an approved Development Plan subject to the following criteria:
(1) A Manufactured Home Permit must be acquired from the Augusta Planning
and Development Department for the sales trailer;
(2) Sales trailers must be located in excess of 500 feet from any public street that is not part of the subdivision, and 150 or more feet from a site-built residential home located in an adjoining subdivision; (3) The sales trailer is to be tied down, underpinned, have wooden steps with
hand-rails and have a gravel parking area. Any outside items need to be
maintained in a neat and orderly manner; (4) Areas not left natural or used for parking must be landscaped or sodded; (5) The Owner-Developer must provide the Augusta Planning and Development Department with the following certification: "The
Owner/Developer/ Contractor will not hold Augusta, GA liable for any
claims, damages or demands arising on account of or in connection with the placement of the sales trailer within the subdivision; (6) Permits for the sales trailer would be issued for one (1) year and could only be renewed at the discretion of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department Staff;
(7) The sales trailer will be moved off of the subject property within 48 hours of the commencement of the last home in the subdivision - or the sales trailer must be moved off of the subject property within 48 hours of the expiration of Development Plan approval for the subdivision; and
(8) Inspection will be made by the Augusta Planning and Development
Department every twelve (12) months in conjunction with the renewal of the Mobile Home Permit.
(f) Sales offices may be allowed in new subdivisions with approved Final Plats subject
to the following criteria:
(1) Sales offices must be located on lots designated on the approved Final Plats of new subdivisions, must be for sales of lots within that subdivision only, and must adhere to all minimum setback requirements;
(2) Parking areas for sales offices cannot exceed the normal parking pad for the
lot/home and must be comparable in size and construction to other parking pads in the neighborhood. The parking pad must be constructed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy; (3) For subdivisions requiring sidewalks, the sidewalk on this lot must be
constructed prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy;
(4) Areas not left natural or used for parking must be landscaped or sodded prior to the Certificate of Occupancy;
(5) One real estate or developer’s sign less than six square feet in area may be allowed on the property. No banners as defined by Section 28-B-2 of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance will be allowed on the property;
(6) Adjoining lots (whether grassed or graveled) may not be used for parking; and (7) The sales aspect of the sales office will cease and desist within 48 hours of the commencement of the last home in the subdivision.
(g ) One family detached dwelling the average gross floor area of which is more than two times the average gross floor area or less than 60% of the gross floor area of existing homes located on lots in whole or in part within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject lot. Gross floor area shall include the entire area located under the
roof of the principal structure, including finished attics, attached garages, and
basements, and it shall be as presented in the online information of the Augusta, Georgia Tax Assessor’s Office.
8-3 Home Occupations:
(a) Intent. The conduct of businesses in residential units may be permitted under the provisions of this section. It is the intent of this section to: (1) Ensure the compatibility of home occupations with other uses permitted in residential districts;
(2) Maintain and preserve the character of residential neighborhoods; and
(3) Permit certain limited home occupations which are useful to both the general community as well as the resident-proprietor.
(b) Required Conditions. A home occupation is an activity carried out for gain by a
resident conducted as an accessory use in the resident's dwelling unit subject to the
following conditions: (1) Home occupations shall be limited to personal services such as are furnished by a music teacher, artist, beautician, seamstress, and in-house offices; (2) Home occupations shall not include retail businesses, manufacturing
businesses nor repair businesses;
(3) Home occupations shall be situated in the same dwelling unit as the home of the occupant, and the individual responsible for the home occupation shall live in the dwelling unit; (4) The home occupation shall not occupy nor affect more than twenty-five
percent (25%) of the heated floor area of the dwelling unit. It shall be
carried on wholly within the principal building constituting the dwelling unit. No home occupation nor any storage of goods, materials, or products conducted with a home occupation shall be allowed in an accessory building, garage, carport, or porch, attached or detached;
(5) There shall be no exterior indication of the home occupation; no exterior
signs nor other on-site advertising visible from the exterior; no audible noise, detectable vibration, inordinate illumination, no odor; no entrance or exit way specifically provided for the conduct of business; and
vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall not be generated in volumes greater than would normally be expected by a single family residence;
(6) For home occupations established after November 15, 1983 there shall be
no assistants employed. Home occupations established prior to that date may have two assistants; (7) Where special equipment is used the Building Code of Augusta, Georgia shall govern the size of electrical wiring, plumbing, etc., which must be
installed before such home occupation may begin; and
(8) When a home occupation is to be conducted on property not owned by the applicant or operator, written permission from the owner is required.
(c) Special Use Permits. All home occupations shall have Special Use Permits.
Special Use Permits shall be granted upon payment of a fee and a finding that a
proposed home occupation would conform to the conditions at 8-3(b) and that no detrimental impact upon the surrounding residential area would be expected.
(1) Special Use Permits may be granted administratively by the Executive
Director of the Augusta Planning and Development Department for certain
home occupations such as computer, telephone, or mail based businesses or offices, or other similar businesses where, in the opinion of the Executive Director, there is no potential for customers to visit the residence, or for excessive mail, truck or other material deliveries to the residence.
(2) For all other home occupations, Special Use Permits shall be granted by the
Board of Zoning Appeals. (3) Applications for all Special Use Permits for home occupations shall be made with the Augusta Planning and Development Department. (4) Special Use Permits shall be granted to a designated person who resides at
a residential address, and they shall not be transferable from person to
person, address to address, or use to use. (5) Special Use Permits, once granted, may be revoked by the Augusta Commission upon advisement by the Augusta Planning and Development Department for cause after a hearing before the former commission.
(6) An individual granted a Special Use Permit for a home occupation has a
period of one year from the date of approval to begin operation of the home occupation. Prior to beginning operation of the home occupation a business license must be obtained. Anyone that fails to begin operation of the home occupation within one year time period forfeits the home occupation right
previously granted.
(7) A Special Use Permit may be denied if a home occupation could be hazardous or injurious to the welfare of the community or if compliance with the requirements of this section has not been met.
(d) Family day care homes - may be granted Special Use Permit administratively by
staff as provided for at 8-3(c)(1) if they conform to the criteria set at 8-3(b), 26-1(f), and the following special criteria. Those applicants for family day care homes that conform to 8-3(b) and 26-1(f) but do not conform to the special criteria may be
approved by Special Exception as provided for in Section 26. Special criteria for staff approval of Family Day Care Homes are:
i. Applicant must live in the homeii.Home has public sewerage or applicant has a letter of approvalfrom the Richmond County Board of Healthiii.Home is not in the floodplain
iv. Applicant must provide proof of application for registration from
the Georgia Department of Human Resources Day Care LicensingUnitv. The lot on which the family day care home would be located is10,000 square feet in area or greater
vi. Hours of operation would not be greater than 6:00 A.M. to 8:00
P.M.vii.No persons listed with Richmond County Sex Offenders Registryreside within 1,000 feet of the property.
8-4 Accessory Building: Accessory buildings not more than one (1) story and no more than
18 feet in height as measured in Section 2: “Building Height.” The accessory structure shall not be taller than the primary structure when viewed from the street. Accessory structures may be constructed in the R-1 Zone, subject to the following restrictions:
(a) All accessory buildings shall have the side yard setback required for principal
structures as specified elsewhere in this Ordinance. (b) All accessory buildings shall have a rear yard setback of not less than ten (10) feet, including eaves and other overhanging portions of the structure. (c) Except for carports and detached garages, accessory buildings shall not permitted
in any front yard. Carports and freestanding garages shall conform to the front
setback requirements for principal structures. (d) Where the rear yard abuts upon a street, no accessory building shall be closer to the rear lot line than the required setback for the zone. (e) That the maximum total gross floor area of all accessory buildings on a lot shall
be based on the area of the lot upon which they are located. The maximum gross
floor area for accessory buildings shall be as follows:
Lot Area Maximum Accessory Building Area Under 10,000 square feet 5% of lot area
10,000 square feet or larger greater of 500 square feet or 3% of lot area, but never more than 1,200 square feet (f) Accessory buildings shall not be designed and used for residential purposes. They
shall not contain sleeping, bathing or cooking facilities. If an accessory building
contains cooking facilities of any description, then a deed restriction must be recorded stating that the accessory building is not a residential structure and can never be occupied as such before a permit may be issued. Accessory buildings may
not be used to conduct home occupations or serve as home offices. In no case may an accessory building have a separate electrical service.
8-5 DELETED. Accessory Dwelling Unit: One (1) additional residential dwelling unit may be located on a lot where an existing one-family residential dwelling unit is located and shall meet the following requirements.
(a) General Requirements:
(1) Lot Area: Accessory dwelling units require a minimum lot width of one (1) hundred feet and a minimum lot size of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
(2) Maximum Lot Coverage (including all structures): Thirty (30) percent.
(3) Setbacks: Accessory dwelling units shall not be located within the front yard or side yard requirement and shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet side setback and a twenty-five (25) foot rear setback. No variances for setbacks are permitted for accessory dwelling units.
(4) Building Height: Accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the height of the
existing principal residential dwelling unit. (5) Accessory dwelling units shall be exclusively for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, eating and sanitation. (6) The principal residential dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be
occupied by the property owner. The property owner shall be the person or persons
reflected on the Augusta Richmond County Tax Assessor’s Office records and physically resides on the property for more than nine (9) months of any calendar year. Only the property owner or their authorized representative may file for a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit.
(7) Accessory dwelling units are for the sole use of the family of the property owner,
as defined in this Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (8) Accessory dwelling units shall be no greater than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in size or exceed fifty (50) percent of the square footage of the existing principal residential dwelling, whichever is less.
(9) Accessory dwelling units shall meet all separation requirements from all other
structures located on the lot in accordance with the Augusta Fire Department. (10) Accessory dwelling units shall have an assigned address confirmed through the 911 GIS Manager.
(b) Design Standards:
(1) Exterior Appearance: Accessory dwelling units shall be designed consistent with materials used for the construction of the existing principal residential dwelling, including exterior materials, windows and doors, and have similar roof pitch. It
shall be compatible with the size and scale of the principal residential dwelling and
neighboring houses. (2) Accessory dwelling units shall be on the same power as the existing principal residential dwelling.
(3) Two (2) additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit.
(c) Existing Accessory Structures: Existing accessory structures may be converted or expanded into an accessory dwelling unit with the following requirements.
(1) Existing accessory structures not meeting current adopted Building Codes, shall be
required to be brought up to current adopted Building Codes as part of the building
permitting process. (2) The existing accessory structure shall meet all of the General Requirements and Design Standards listed above in this Section.
(d) Prohibited Uses:
(1) The use of a Manufactured (Mobile) Home or Tiny House as an accessory dwelling unit, as defined by this Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
8-5.1 TV Satellite Dish Antenna As An Accessory Use: TV Satellite dish antennas shall be permitted as an accessory use in the R-1 Zone. All TV satellite dish antennas shall adhere to the setback requirements for accessory structures, except that no regulated satellite dish antenna may be located in any front yard. TV Satellite dishes less than one (1) meter in
diameter shall not be regulated.
8-6 Height: No building or structure hereafter shall be erected, constructed or altered in an R-1 Zone to exceed a height of two and one-half (2-1/2) stories or forty-five (45) feet.
8-7 Area: Every lot in an R-1 Zone shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet
and minimum area of 15,000 square feet. Irregularly-shaped lots shall measure a minimum of one hundred feet in width along the building setback line.
8-8 Setbacks:
(a) Front Setback: There shall be a front yard setback in an R-1 Zone of not less than
thirty (30) feet from any structure to the front lot line on minor or local streets and a front setback of forty (40) feet from any structure to the front lot line on all other streets and highways. For lots in Residential Subdivisions, approved after adoption of this Section, where a sixty (60) foot or greater right-of-way is utilized and such
lots are approved by the Augusta Planning and Development Department, there
shall be a front setback or not less than twenty-five (25) feet from any structure to the front lot line on minor or local streets.
Where a lot is situated in a block face with non-uniform front setbacks, the
minimum front setback requirement on such lot shall be the average of the front
yards of the existing structures on the block face. In the event the average front setbacks of the block face exceed fifty (50) feet, there shall be no setback requirement greater than a distance of fifty (50) feet from the front of the building
to the front lot line. If there are less than two (2) existing structures located within 500 feet on either side of the lot in question, then the provisions regarding non-
uniform lots shall not apply.
(b) Side Setback: The side yard setback for principal structures in an R-1 Zone are as follows: (1) Lots having a width of fifty-five (55) feet or less shall have two (2) side
yards each having a width of not less than five (5) feet.
(2) Lots having a width of fifty-six (56) to seventy (70) feet shall have two (2) side yards each having a width of not less than seven (7) feet. (3) Lots having a width of over seventy (70) feet shall have two (2) side yards each having a width of not less than ten (10) feet.
(c) Rear Setback: There shall be a rear yard setback for lots in an R-1 Zone of not less
than twenty percent (20%) of the depth of the lot but such yard need not exceed fifty (50) feet.
8-9 Lot Coverage: Not more than thirty percent (30%) of the area of a lot in an R-1 Zone
may be covered by buildings or structures, provided that such lot coverage need not be
reduced to eight hundred (800) square feet.
8-10 Special Exceptions
Any use established as a result of a special exception granted per Subsection 8-2 must be
initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be
valid. The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated
but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall
no longer be valid.
Amended – February 2018 – Section 8-1 –prohibited uses Amended – January 2017 – Section 8-4 Amended June 2008 – Section 8-3-(d) Amended August 2008 - Section 8-1 (a)
Amended June 2008 – Section 8-1 (f) Amended January 2008 – Section 8 – 4 (e) (f) Amended Sept. 2004, Section 8-10
GENERAL DEFININTIONS
SECTION 2
"MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME" a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which, in the traveling mode, is eight (8) body feet or more in width and forty (40) body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet, and
which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a
permanent foundation. Manufactured (Mobile) Homes are regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (HUD) and must meet the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42, U.S.C. Section 5401.
“RECREATIONAL VEHICLES” For the purpose of this ordinance, any of the following
vehicles designed for travel, recreation, and vacation uses: motorhome ( a portable, temporary dwelling constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle); van ( a portable, temporary dwelling constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle); pickup camper (a structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis); recreational trailer (a portable structure built on a
single chassis, four hundred (400) square feet or less when measured at the largest exterior
horizontal projections); park trailer (a semi-portable structure built on a single chassis which does not exceed four hundred (400) square feet when constructed to ANSI A-119.5 standards, and five hundred (500) square feet when constructed to USDHUD standards); or tent trailer (a canvas or synthetic fiber folding structure mounted on a hard body base and towed by a vehicle). ; or tiny
home on wheels (THOW), a portable dwelling built on a single utility trailer chassis in a mobile-
ready state.
“RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIALIZE (MODULAR) BUILDING” A dwelling unit designed and constructed to comply with the Georgia State Residential Building Code and is fabricated or
assembled wholly or in-part in a manufacturing facility and cannot be inspected at the installation
site without disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof.
“SITE BUILT DWELLINGS” Residential building or structure that is built at the construction site; dwellings built on permanent foundations and are not designed or intended to be moved or
relocated.
“TINY HOUSE” A modular or site built one-family residential dwelling, not to exceed four hundred-fifty (450) square feet of living space (excluding loft).
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SPECIAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATIONS
SECTION 26
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
26-1 The following Special Exceptions may be permitted in any Zone where such uses are
deemed essential or desirable to the public convenience or welfare and are in harmony with
the various elements or objectives of the Master Plan/Planning Document in effect. All
applications for a Special Exception under this subsection shall be accompanied by a
preliminary development plan that shows the location of all buildings associated with the
proposed use and the number of stories contained in each building. The preliminary
development plan must also show the location of all curb cuts, driving lanes, parking areas,
and the location of all walls, fences and screen plantings that exist or are planned.
(a) Church, synagogue, or other place of worship, or their related activities including, but
not limited to, the care for fewer than nineteen (19) children under the age of eighteen
(18) for not more than four (4) hours per day, subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which a church is to be established shall have at least one
hundred (100) feet of frontage on a collector street or an arterial street and
be at least one-half acre in area.
(2) Structures shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from any property
line separating the subject property from residentially zoned or developed
properties.
(3) Off-street parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(4) DELETED.
(5) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Planning Commission before the proposal is placed on the
agenda. The Planning Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing
requirements have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the
proposed church are greater than any possible depreciating effects and
damages to the neighboring properties.
(b) Private schools subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which a private school is to be established shall have at least
one-hundred (100) feet of frontage on a collector street or an arterial street.
(2) A circular drive or similar layout that discourages backing and encourages
through movement of traffic shall be provided for off-street loading and
unloading, and the parking layout shall conform to Section 4 of this
Ordinance.
(3) A private school shall be screened from contiguous residentially zoned or
developed properties by a wall, solid fence, or vegetative buffer at least six
(6) feet in height.
(4) Signage shall comply with the SCA requirements for institutional uses.
(5) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The Planning
Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing requirements have
been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed school are
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greater than any possible depreciating effects and damages to the
neighboring properties.
(c) Utility substation subject to the following criteria:
(1) Use of the property as a substation shall be essential for service to the area
in which the substation is to be located.
(2) A tract upon which a utility substation is to be erected shall have frontage
on a collector or arterial street.
(3) No personnel shall be assigned to the site; the utility shall be unmanned.
(4) Outside storage of vehicles, equipment, and supplies on the premises shall
not be permitted.
(5) If the base zoning is agricultural, residential, or professional, then any
building or structure which exceeds 25 feet in height when measured from
ground elevation shall be set back not less than fifty (50) feet from any
property line.
(6) DELETED.
(7) A substation shall be screened from contiguous residentially zoned or
developed properties by a wall, solid fence, or vegetative buffer at least six
(6) feet in height.
(8) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The Planning
Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing requirements have
been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed utility substation
are greater than any possible depreciating effects and damages to the
neighboring properties.
(d) Nursing home subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which a nursing home is to be established shall have at least
one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a collector or an arterial street.
(2) DELETED.
(3) Off-street parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(4) Nursing homes shall not be located in areas where the health, safety, and
welfare of the residents would be compromised. Examples of such areas
would be those near industrial sites or other sites where environmental
quality would be poor, and also areas where law enforcement records
indicate that the incidence of crime is high.
(5) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The Planning
Commission shall determine that all of the requirements have been satisfied,
and further, that the benefits of the proposed nursing home are greater than
any possible depreciating effects and damages to the neighboring
properties.
(e) Adult day care facility subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which an adult day care facility is to be established shall have
at least one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a collector or an arterial street.
(2) Off-street parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(3) An adult day care facility may not be established within twelve hundred
(1200) feet of a lawfully existing family day care home, family personal
care home, transition housing, or another adult day care facility located in
A, R or P zones.
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(4) Adult day care facilities shall not be located in areas where the health,
safety, and welfare of the residents would be compromised. Examples of
such areas would be those near industrial sites or other sites where
environmental quality would be poor, and also areas where law enforcement
records indicate that the incidence of crime is high.
(5) DELETED.
(6) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The Planning
Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing requirements have
been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed adult day care
facility are greater than any possible depreciating effects and damages to
the neighboring properties.
(f) Family day care home subject to the following criteria:
(1) A family day care home may not be established within twelve hundred
(1200) feet of a lawfully existing family personal care home, transition
housing, adult day care facility, or another family day care home located in
A, R or P zones.
(2) There shall be adequate indoor and outdoor play areas to meet Georgia DHR
standards. Outdoor play areas shall be designed for daytime use only with
no special illumination, and they shall be screened from contiguous
residential zones or development by a solid fence, wall or vegetative buffer
at least six (6) feet in height.
(3) Parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(4) DELETED.
(5) Family day care homes shall not be established in areas where the health,
safety, and welfare of the residents would be compromised. Examples of
such areas would be those near industrial sites or other sites where
environmental quality would be poor, and also areas where law enforce-
ment records indicate that the incidence of crime is high.
(6) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The Planning
Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing requirements have
been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed family day care
home are greater than any possible depreciating effects and damages to the
neighboring properties.
(g) Transition housing subject to the following criteria:
(1) Transition housing may not be established within twelve hundred (1200)
feet of a lawfully existing family personal care home, family day care home,
adult day care facility, or other transition housing in A, R or P zones.
(2) DELETED.
(3) Transition housing shall not be located in areas where the health, safety, and
welfare of the residents would be compromised. Examples of such areas
would be those near industrial sites or other sites where environmental
quality would be poor, and also areas where law enforcement records
indicate that the incidence of crime is high.
(4) The Planning Commission shall determine that the foregoing requirements
have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed transition
housing are greater than any possible depreciating effects and damages to
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neighboring properties. In conducting this balancing test, the merit of the
specific proposal shall be determined by evaluating the nature of the
clientele (i.e. elderly, mentally retarded, halfway home for recovering
addicts, etc.) the proposed number of occupants, and the nature of the
operators of the facility (homeowners, professional staff, or untrained
supervisory staff, etc.).
(5) Approval, if granted shall be for a specific proposal, and any change in the
nature of the clientele or increase in the number of occupants shall require
another special exception.
(h) Family personal care home subject to the following criteria:
(1) A family personal care home may not be established within twelve hundred
(1200) feet of a lawfully existing family day care home, adult day care
facility, transition housing, or another family personal care home in A, R,
or P zones.
(2) DELETED.
(3) A family personal care home shall not be located in areas where the health,
safety, and welfare of the residents would be compromised. Examples of
such areas would be those near industrial sites or other sites where
environmental quality would be poor, and also areas where law enforcement
records indicate that the incidence of crime is high.
(4)A family personal care home must meet the requirements set forth in
Section 28-F Personal Care Homes of this ordinance.
(5) The Planning Commission shall determine that the foregoing requirements
have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the proposed family
personal care home are greater than any possible depreciating effects and
damages to neighboring properties. In conducting this balancing test, the
merit of the specific proposal shall be determined by evaluating the nature
of the clientele (i.e. elderly, mentally retarded, etc.), the proposed number
of occupants, and the nature of the operators of the facility (homeowners,
professional staff, or untrained supervisory staff, etc.).
(i) Club (private or public), lodge (nonprofit), golf course, country club, tennis
facilities, privately owned and operated recreational facility, swimming pool,
fishing lake, or similar recreational use subject to the following criteria:
(1) The minimum size tract for a golf course or country club shall be
fifty (50) acres.
(2) A tract to be developed as a golf course or country club shall have
at least one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a public or private
road.
(3) Structures except fences and walls shall be set back at least fifty (50)
feet from property lines separating the property from contiguous
properties zoned or developed for residential use.
(4) Lighting shall be designed so that adjacent properties are not
adversely affected.
(5) Outdoor activities shall cease at 11:00 P.M.
(6) Lounges, clubhouses, and similar facilities shall be designed and
operated for use by members and their guests, or patrons who are
using the club or recreational facility. Lounges, clubhouses and
similar facilities shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from
contiguous properties zoned or developed for residential use.
(7) DELETED.
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(8) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The
Planning Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing
requirements have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the
proposed club, privately owned and operated recreational facility,
swimming pool, fishing lake, or similar recreational use are greater
than any possible depreciating effects and damages to the
neighboring properties.
(j) Funeral homes subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which a funeral home is to be established shall have at
least one hundred (100) feet of frontage on a collector street or an
arterial street and be at least one acre in area.
(2) Structures shall be set back at least twenty-five (25) feet from any
property line separating the subject property from residentially
zoned or developed properties.
(3) Off-street parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(4) DELETED.
(5) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The
Planning Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing
requirements have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the
proposed funeral home are greater than any possible depreciating
effects and damages to neighboring properties.
(k) Private hospital subject to the following criteria:
(1) A tract upon which a private hospital is to be established shall have
at least two hundred fifty (250) feet of frontage on a collector or an
arterial street and be at least five acres in area.
(2) DELETED.
(3) Off-street parking shall conform to Section 4 of this Ordinance.
(4) Private hospitals shall not be located in areas where the health,
safety, and welfare of the patients would be compromised.
Examples of such areas would be those near industrial sites or other
sites where environmental quality would be poor, and also areas
where law enforcement records indicate that the incidence of crime
is high.
(5) A plan illustrating compliance with the above requirements shall be
submitted to the Staff of the Augusta Planning and Development
Department before the proposal is placed on the agenda. The
Planning Commission shall determine that all of the foregoing
requirements have been satisfied, and further, that the benefits of the
proposed hospital are greater than any possible depreciating effects
and damages to the neighboring properties.
(l) Airport or aircraft landing field.
(m) Cemetery.
(n) Sanitary Landfill
(o) Inert Fill Area
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(p) Uses which would in any way involve detained persons, or persons who
would be or have been retained from correction facilities such as halfway
homes, or similar uses that in any way relate to corrections or incarceration.
(q) Excavation of mineral deposits including but not limited to stone, sand,
clay, gravel, and operations incidental thereto may be permitted subject to
the following criteria:
(1) Evidence that a Mined Land Use Plan, pursuant to 391-3-3-05 of the
Georgia Environmental Rules, is being prepared for submission to Georgia
E.P.D. No mining activity may be conducted without an approved Mined
Land Use Plan.
(2) Submission of a plat prepared by a Georgia Registered Land Surveyor
at the time of the application showing conformance to the following spacing
requirements:
(a) No activity under this Subsection shall be conducted within 300
feet of a residence
(b) No activity under this Subsection shall be conducted within 100
feet of an R-zone boundary unless a consent form provided by the
Planning Commission and signed by the affected property owners is
provided with the application.
(c) No activity under the Subsection shall be conducted within 50
feet of any property line unless a consent form provided by the
Planning Commission and signed by affected property owners is
provided with the application.
(3) Submission of supporting data at the time of application indicating that
the impacts of the proposed activity including but not limited to noise,
vibration, dust, stormwater, groundwater and aesthetics will not
substantially diminish the quality of life of the surrounding community.
This data may be part of the Mined Land Use Plan or it may be a separate
submission.
(r) Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers subject to the following
criteria:
(1) Such uses shall have adequate parking per Section 4 of this
Ordinance.
(2) Such uses shall not be established on property that is within 100 feet
from a single family residence in a residential zone on another tract.
(3) Such uses shall be established on tracts with at least 100 feet of
frontage on a collector or arterial streets.
(4) Such uses established in A, R. or P zones shall not be located within
1,200 feet of another use provided for in Section 26 of this
Ordinance.
(5) Such uses established in R zones shall not exceed 1.5 times the
average gross floor area of single family homes located within 300
feet of the property to be occupied by the day care center.
(6) Such uses established in R zones may operate only between the
hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., after which time all activities
must cease and all illumination other than typical residential security
lighting shall be eliminated.
(7) Such uses shall require approval of a site plan and conformance to
the Augusta Tree Ordinance.
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(8) Signage for such uses located in R zones shall be as permitted in the
P-1 zone.
(s) Crematoriums– subject to the following restrictions and
regulations.
(1) Cremation facilities are allowed as an accessory use wherein the
funeral home is identified as the primary use.
(1)(2) Accessory cremation facilities shall be located at least two hundred
(200) feet from contiguous properties zoned or developed for
residential use.
(3) Cremation facilities that are considered “stand-alone” shall be located
at least two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet from contiguous
(2) properties zoned or developed for residential use.
(4) Cremation facilities shall be consistent with all applicable state permit
(3) and licensing requirements.
(5) No crematory incinerator shall have a discharge of smoke that exceeds
(4) ten percent (10%) ambient air.
(6) The owner/operator shall record the hours of operation and total daily
(5) cremation rate for the facility:
(a)1. No cremation activity on Monday – Friday between the
hours of 5 PM - 9 PM and during the weekend, 4 PM –
9 PM. Such activity shall not include the cooling down
period of the furnace which may take 1 to 2 hours.
(b)2. Each human crematory operation shall record the daily
cremation rate in bodies per day.
(c) 3. Each animal crematory operation shall record the daily
cCremation
rate in pounds per day.
(7) Cremation facilities shall be consistent with all applicable state permit
(6) and licensing requirements.
(7)(8) Records of the daily cremation rate and the facility’s hours of
operation shall be maintained on site in written or electronic logs.
(t) Mini-Warehouse / Self-Service-Storage Facilities over 4 stories or 75 feet
must be approved by Special Exception under the guidelines set forth in
Permitted Uses (Section 22-1- b-9)
(u) Lodging or Boarding House shall conform to the following performance
standards:
(1) The Lodging or Boarding House (herein referred to as House) must meet
all code requirements for health, safety, and welfare of the occupants.
Plans must be submitted for review by the Building Department and Fire
Department. Plans must conform to the following, but may not be limited
to:
(b) International Building Code
(c) International Plumbing Code
(d) International Mechanical Code
(e) International Gas Code
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(f) National Electric Code
(g) ADA
(h) Life Safety Codes
(i) International Energy Conservation Code
Proof of compliance must be submitted with the application for
Certificate of Occupancy and/or business license.
(2) The maximum number of residents allowed for the House is dependent
upon the specifications in the Home Design Requirements Section below
and compliance with Building and Fire Dept. occupancy and safety
determination. Under no circumstances may the House exceed the
determined occupancy.
(3) Only the primary residential structure may be utilized for the purposes
of this request. No accessory structure may be constructed or modified
to accommodate residents.
(4) Upon approval of the House an applicant shall make no alternations or
additions to the structure for the purpose of increasing the occupancy
unless an amended application is presented and approved.
(5) If the House fails to maintain compliance with all building, safety,
health, and zoning requirements it shall be grounds for termination of the
Special Exception and/or business license and the owner/operate shall
thereafter be required to discontinue the use of the premises as a Lodging
House or Boarding House.
(6) Home Design Requirements:
Home Design Spacing Requirements Summary Table Category Requirement
Living Room 3-5 persons in residence =120 sq. ft.
6 or more persons in residence = 150 sq. ft.
Dining Room 3-5 persons in residence =80 sq. ft.
6 or more persons in residence = 120 sq. ft.
Bedroom or private living
spaces
Per person in residence =80 sq. ft.
Functional toilet and lavatory *Per 4 residents =1 functional toilet
Showering facility *Per 4 residents = 1 bathing or showering facility
*The House must comply with all ADA requirements.
(7) Off Street Parking Requirements:
Off-Street parking must be provided at one (1) space for each two (2)
beds and one (1) space for the owner/resident manager.
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(Allowance may be made by the Planning and Development Staff, on a
case by case basis, if public transportation is available/utilized by the
residents and/or on-street parking is available.)
26-2 Tiny House as a Special Exception
(a) General Requirements:
(1) Permitted as a special exception in A-Agriculture, R-1D and R-1E (One
Family Residential) Zoning Districts.
(2) A tiny house shall be a Residential Industrialize (Modular) Building or
Site-Built Dwelling.
(3) Footprint: Tiny houses shall have a maximum footprint of four hundred-fifty
(450) square feet (excluding loft). Tiny houses shall meet all setback
requirements for the zoning district in which it will be located. No variances
or setbacks shall be permitted.
(4) Maximum Lot Coverage (including all structures); thirty (30) percent.
(5) Area: The minimum lot width is forty (40) feet wide and a minimum lot area
of four thousand (4,000) square feet.
(6) Maximum Per Lot: one (1) tiny house is permitted as the principal dwelling
unit per lot.
(7) Building Height: Not to exceed two (2) stories or thirty-six (36) feet.
(8) A building permit is required for the construction of a tiny house.
(9) Inspections for all tiny houses shall be made on site by the Augusta-Richmond
County Inspectors and shall meet all current city building and fire codes. Tiny
houses must be placed on site with all plumbing, electrical and mechanical
components exposed for inspection.
(10) Exterior Appearance: Tiny houses shall be in good condition and free of severe
rust, peeling paint or other forms of deterioration. Tiny houses shall have a
minimum of two (2) exits which could include egress roof access and shall be
approved by the Fire Marshall pursuant to current Fire Codes adopted by
Augusta-Richmond County.
(b) Design Standards:
(1) Tiny houses shall not contain a permanent metal chassis and shall be affixed to
a permanent foundation with at least six (6) inches of cement footing, which is
steel reinforced for load bearing walls. A tiny house built on a trailer is required
to remove wheels/axles in order to tie down to a foundation as described above.
Anchoring shall be done in a manner to prohibit lateral shifting and up-rise as
approved by the Building Official.
(2) The front of the tiny house should face a public street, with the front entry visible
and identifiable.
(3) Front entry walks are to connect to existing sidewalks.
(4) Driveways should be only as wide as necessary for ingress and egress to the
property, typically no wider than twenty (20) feet at the curb. The width of the
driveway may get wider towards the tiny house to accommodate turning around.
(5) Two (2) parking spaces for off-street parking shall be provided.
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(6) The overall size and scale of a tiny house shall be compatible with the size and
scale of neighboring houses. Infill using tiny houses shall not be significantly
smaller in size and scale relative to neighboring houses.
(c) Permitting Provisions:
(1) Tiny houses shall comply with current State Minimum Standard Residential
Code(s) with Georgia Sate Amendments. Including the International Residential
Code (IRC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Energy
Efficiency Code (IEEC) and National Electric Code.
(2) Tiny houses shall comply with Appendix Q: 2018 International Residential
Code.
(3) Tiny houses shall have an assigned address confirmed through the 911 GIS
Manager.
(4) Tiny houses shall be connected to a public or individual water and sanitary sewer
system, and trash service.
(d) Prohibited Uses:
(1) Tiny houses that are built on a utility trailer or metal chassis manufactured
(mobile) home with wheels and recreational vehicles.
(2) Tiny houses shall not be used as an accessory dwelling unit (see Section 8-5).
(v) Single-family detached dwellings with a gross floor area not to exceed four hundred and fifty (450) square feet.
Section 26-23
Any use, other than churches or church related activities approved under 26-1 (A),
established as a result of a Special Exception granted per Subsection 26-1 must be initiated
within six (6) months of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be valid.
Special Exceptions for churches or church related activities granted per 26-1 shall initiate
a use within five (5) years of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be valid.
The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the
Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the
establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated but
later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall no
longer be valid.
Amended – August 2018 – Section 26-1 (t) and (u)Amended - August 2015 – Section 26-1 (s)
Amended - June 2015 – Section 26-1 (h) (4)Amended - June 2013 – Section 26-1(b)Amended - May 2013 – added Section 26-1 (r)Amended - July 2011 – Section 26-1 (a)Amended - September 2010, 26-1(q) (1)
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Amended - November 2007, Section 26-1(q)Amended - August 2006, Section 26-2Amended - Sept. 2004, Section 26-2
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Commission Meeting Agenda
8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Keep Augusta Beautiful Grant Award
Department:Keep Augusta Beautiful
Department:Keep Augusta Beautiful
Caption:Motion to approve acceptance of $15,000 grant award to Keep
Augusta Beautiful from Keep America Beautiful.
Background:Requirement: Keep Augusta Beautiful must implement a
Cigarette Litter Prevention Program by September 1, 2021.
Analysis:Grant Award review and approved by ARC Finance
Department's Grant Coordinator.
Financial Impact:$15,000 Grant Award with no matching funds required
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Accept
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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8/17/2021 2:00 PM
Affidavit
Department:
Department:
Caption:Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of
compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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