HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-10 Meeting AgendaEngineering Services Committee
Meeting
Commission Chamber- 7/10/2018- 1:10 PM
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-012-00-0) 2420 Boykin Road.
Attachments
2.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-020-00-0) 4272 Windsor Spring Road.
Attachments
3.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-021-00-0) 4264 Windsor Spring Road.
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4.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-014-00-0) 4257 James Drive.
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5.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-023-04-0) 4252-E Windsor Spring Road.
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6.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-022-00-0) 4254 Windsor Spring Road.
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7.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion
of property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-023-00-0) 4252 Windsor Spring Road.
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8.Approve Agreement with the Augusta Canal Authority for
delivery of water through the Augusta Canal. (Referred from
June 12 Engineering Services Committee)
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9.Approve the recommendations for enhancements to the Vacant
Lot Program including the increase of fees charged and
authorize the drafting of revisions to the ordinance.
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10.Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services
Committee held on June 12, 2018.Attachments
11.Presentation by Ms. Patricia Scott regarding sewer connection
fees/connection/purchase of land/access to the project from her
land and the water accumulation on her property at 2432
Boykin Road.
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12.Discuss Storm Water Fee. (Deferred from the June 19
Commission meeting requested by Commissioner Marion
Williams)
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13.Consider approval of purchase of Water Optimization Software
Subscription for Augusta Utilities - Facilities Maintenance
Division.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary construction easement to Richmond County,
Georgia from Edward M. Henderson, Jr.
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-012-00-0) 2420 Boykin Road.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore seeks to acquire title through
condemnation. In order to proceed and avoid further project
delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject property.
The required property consists of 2,122 square feet of permanent
easement and 2,170 square feet of temporary construction
easement. The appraised value is $640.00.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary construction easement to Richmond County,
Georgia from Margaret Rushton
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-020-00-0) 4272 Windsor Spring Road.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore in order to proceed and avoid
further project delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of
subject property. permanent easement and 5,066 square feet of
temporary construction easement.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
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Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary construction easement to Richmond County,
Georgia from Margaret Rushton
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary construction
easement (Parcel 166-0-021-00-0) 4264 Windsor Spring Road.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore in order to proceed and avoid
further project delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of
subject property. permanent easement and 4,982 square feet of
temporary construction easement.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary construction easement to Richmond County,
Georgia from Novelle Skerritt
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenize
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-014-00-0) 4257 James Drive.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore seeks to acquire title through
condemnation. In order to proceed and avoid further project
delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of subject property.
The required property consists of 1,132 square feet of permanent
easement and 4,995 square feet of temporary easement. The
appraised value is $213.00.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary construction easement to Richmond County,
Georgia from the Estate of Betty Jean Nixon
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-023-04-0) 4252-E Windsor Spring Road.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore in order to proceed and avoid
further project delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of
subject property. permanent easement and 2,491 square feet of
temporary easement.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation.
Recommendation:Approve condemnation.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement and temporary easement to Richmond County, Georgia from
Living Word Christian Center of Hephzibah, Inc.
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-022-00-0) 4254 Windsor Spring Road.
Background:The City has been unable to The City has been unable to reach
an agreement with the property owner and therefore seeks to
acquire title through condemnation. In order to proceed and
avoid further project delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion
of subject property. The required property consists of 5,015
square feet of permanent easement and 5,015 square feet of
temporary easement. The appraised value is $4,513.00.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Acquisition of permanent easement to Richmond County, Georgia from Patricia Ann Scott
Department:Law
Presenter:Andrew MacKenzie
Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of
property for permanent easement and temporary easement
(Parcel 166-0-023-00-0) 4252 Windsor Spring Road.
Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the
property owner and therefore in order to proceed and avoid
further project delays, it is necessary to condemn a portion of
subject property. permanent easement.
Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required
property.
Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget.
Alternatives:Deny condemnation
Recommendation:Approve condemnation
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
G/L 514043490-5411120 J/L 81500100-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Approve Agreement for Delivery of Water Through the Augusta Canal
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Approve Agreement with the Augusta Canal Authority for
delivery of water through the Augusta Canal. (Referred from
June 12 Engineering Services Committee)
Background:Historically, nonmunicipal users of water from the Augusta
Canal have withdrawn that water under an agreement that
defined the terms under which the water will be delivered and
used. The Augusta Canal Authority is now in control of all three
of the remaining power generation facilities on the canal. We
have developed the attached agreement, based on the
provisions of the previous agreements, to define the terms
under which we provide canal water for their use.
Analysis:This agreement documents a clear understanding between
Augusta and the Augusta Canal Authority regarding the delivery
of water to facilities under the control of the Canal Authority.
Financial Impact:No financial impact
Alternatives:None Recommended
Recommendation:We recommend the approval of this agreement with the Augusta
Canal Authority for delivery of water through the Augusta
Canal.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
No financial impact
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Approve the Recommendations for Enhancements to the Vacant Lot Program including the Increase
of Fees Charged, and authorize the drafting of revisions to the ordinance.
Department:Environmental Services
Presenter:Lori Videtto
Caption:Approve the recommendations for enhancements to the Vacant
Lot Program including the increase of fees charged and
authorize the drafting of revisions to the ordinance.
Background:The Environmental Services Department has been inspecting
and providing the cutting services for vacant lots since 2012.
The fees for this service were set at that time, and have not
increased. The current fees for lot cutting are a $20
Administrative fee, $50 per hour for contractor services, and/or
$50 per hour for an inmate crew. It is recommended at this time
for the fees to be increased to $100 Administrative fee per job
per property; and $200 per hour for contractor services or inmate
crew services. Also, the ordinance has been changed a couple of
times – which adjusted the waiting/remedy period, but provided
for no designated citation authority to address the repeat
violators. These recommendations were discussed at the
workshop/bus tour held on June 21, 2018 and are brought
forward for approval.
Analysis:The cutting and cleaning of vacant lots is an ongoing issue for
Augusta. ESD provided cutting and cleaning services to
approximately 1502 lots in 2017 (some are cut more than once);
however there are so many more that still need to be cut. The
average time to cut a lot in 2017 was 45 minutes. With the $20/
$50 rate structure; and the fact that most of the lots take less than
one hour to cut, the current fees are not a deterrent, and the fees
do not cover the costs of the program. Secondly, the ordinance
requires some updates to include an adjustment to the remedy
period, which is currently 14 days. This is the time that Augusta
has to wait before taking action to cut/clean the property, after
certified mail is sent to the property owner of record. The
recommendation is to shorten the period to 10 days, however,
eliminating the remedy period entirely is also an option for
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consideration. Also, the ordinance currently has no options for
enforcement. Many of the lots are cut repeatedly with no
consequence to the owner. ESD is recommending the authority
to have the Marshal’s Office issue a citation for multiple
violators in a calendar year. Finally, ESD will be working
closely with the Information Technology department to evaluate
our business processes and also closely reviewing the
departmental processes with a goal of reducing the internal costs
associated with the program.
Financial Impact:There is no additional cost to the Department at this time,
however the increase in fees will allow the program to become
more financially viable.
Alternatives:1. Increase the vacant lot fees to $100 administrative fee per job
and $200 per hour for contract services and inmate crew services
starting January 1, 2019. Also authorize the revision to the
ordinance to allow for increased enforcement options and a
shortening of the remedy period. 2. Do not authorize the changes
to fees and the ordinance revision. This will allow the program
to function as it is today, but it will continue to lose money year
over year, jeopardizing the overall viability of the program.
Recommendation:Increase the vacant lot fees to $100 administrative fee per job
and $200 per hour for contract services and inmate crew services
starting January 1, 2019. Also authorize the revision to the
ordinance to allow for increased enforcement options and a
shortening of the remedy period.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
There is no additional cost to the Department at this time,
however the increase in fees will allow the program to become
more financially viable.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Update on
Interdepartmental
Activities – an Ongoing Process of
Continued Improvement
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
KEEP AUGUSTA BEAUTIFUL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – CODE ENFORCEMENT
RICHMOND COUNTY MARSHAL’S OFFICE
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Goals Identified in April 2017
Code Enforcement:
◦Create a tiered system for illegal sign violations –complete
◦Fund additional resources (Lexus Nexus) to better locate property owners -complete
◦Work with the Tax Commissioner’s office to require current mailing information with submitting online
payments -complete
◦Host semi-annual training for real estate and property managers –in development
Richmond County Marshal’s Office:
◦Restructure the operations division to maximize manpower dedicated to enforcement efforts and
develop a team approach -complete
◦Public education campaign on new aggressive enforcement strategies -complete
◦Engage community and neighborhood leaders to gain community buy-in -complete
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April 2017 Goals, continued
Public Education and Involvement:
◦Interact regularly with the public in support of the anti-littering campaign -ongoing
◦Partner with BOE to engage students and staff in anti-littering efforts –in development
◦Reinstate the Keep Augusta Beautiful organization –complete, affiliation with the national KAB
organization expected in the next 6 months
Many recommendations in this presentation that were not adopted at the time…
Departments have found creative ways to partner with other agencies to achieve greater
enforcement, mitigate blight, hold those that dump illegally accountable, revise ordinances, and
use technology to our advantage.
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Goals Identified in late 2017
Environmental Services
◦Increase fees for vacant lot cutting and cleaning
◦Continued partnership with RCMO and Code Enforcement to administer targeted
community outreach activities -ongoing
◦Develop inter-departmental workflows –in development with IT assistance
Keep Augusta Beautiful
◦Establish the organization and gain affiliation –ongoing, affiliation with national KAB
expected in the next 6 months
◦Establish and administer an anti-littering campaign -ongoing
◦Partner with BOE and engage students –in development
Code Enforcement
◦Develop curriculum and host training for landlords and tenants, and property
management companies; make it required for repeat violators –in development
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Marshal’s Office Statistics
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Technology and Software
Technology and software is designed to make things easier, however, Environmental Services,
RCMO, and Code Enforcement are all working in different software packages.
The departments approached IT for assistance:
◦Develop and analyze internal workflows to streamline processes
◦Reduce the number of applications being used and consolidate as appropriate
◦Make data available to the public thereby increasing transparency of operations
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Environmental Services - Dumpsters
Recommend Update to applicable ordinances for commercial businesses and multi-unit
properties
◦Service of appropriate size and frequency is required
◦Dumpster – lid must close, water-tight, provision for large bulky item and/or yard waste collection
◦Construction dumpster is not appropriate for regular garbage services – special projects only
◦Could be via the Augusta system or privately procured
◦Penalties attached, including fees charged should Augusta provide extra collection or cleanup services
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Division Street
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Environmental Services
Recommended Enhancements – Vacant lot process
◦Shorten or eliminate the 14-day remedy period
◦Eliminate and move to an annual notice or shorten to 10 days or less
◦Increase the lot cutting fees
◦Current fees are $50 per hour, plus $20 per job administrative fee
◦Recommend $200 per hour, plus $100 per job administrative fee
◦Increase enforcement options via ordinance revision
◦Recommend citation be issued for multiple violations each year or when the owner lives in Richmond County.
◦Identify additional resources and funding; streamline internal process
◦Partnership with LSBOP program
◦Provide list of properties in violation, that list is available to LSBOP landscapers who then contact the property
owner and offer their services to remedy the overgrown vegetation.
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Lot Cutting Fees
Current: $50/labor hour and $20 administrative fee
Recommended: $200/labor hour and $100 administrative fee
Current program – the numbers
◦Costs (per year): $437,286 = $292,275 (contract cost) + $145,011 (ESD internal cost)
◦If the contractor averages 45 minutes per lot, billable time is $57.50 ($37.50 + $20)
◦Lots cut in 2017 = 1502
◦1502 lots x $57.50 = $86,365
Proposed program:
◦45 minutes per lot at $200/hour = $150 + $100 administrative fee = $250 billed
◦1502 x $250 = $375,500
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Lot Fees in Other Jurisdictions
Aiken County, SC
◦Vacant with no structure – no action taken
◦Vacant with structure – 30 day nuisance order
Athens-Clarke
◦No action taken by the government
Columbia County, GA
◦Order to clean the lot is issued to the maintenance dept.
◦Fee of $100 per hour plus $500 administrative fee
Columbus, GA
◦Warning letter issued via certified mail; lot is cut by a contractor for a set fee based on the size
of the lot
◦$55-$125 per lot cut; $85 - $175 for debris cleanup
Macon-Bibb, GA
◦Vacant with no structure – cut by county crew at $267.75 per hour; lien placed
◦Vacant with structure – demolition is pursued
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Keep Augusta Beautiful
Established initially as part of ESD in late 2017
Focus on gaining affiliation with Keep America Beautiful and increase community facing
activities and initiatives
◦Litter survey and anti-littering campaigns
◦Great Augusta Cleanup
◦Recycling education
◦Volunteer base and coordination of cleanup activities
◦Adopt-a-spot
◦Child and family-focused outreach via BOE, school programs, and reading initiatives
◦Future initiatives include a Citizens Advisory Panel, Day of Service, Composting classes, collection
events.
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Apple Valley NA Meeting
One of the Children’s Library Titles
An Earth Day Presentation on
Recycling @ Copeland Elem.
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Keep Augusta Beautiful
As the new initiative grows and works toward affiliation status, we are excited to offer our citizens the Adopt A Spot and Great
Augusta Clean Up programs and Composting Classes. We have partnered with great community partners to ensure that each
program has each of the components needed to be successful.
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Code Enforcement
Rental Properties – Residential
Challenges: maintaining minimum standards - safe and sanitary condition
◦Code Enforcement’s awareness of interior code violations
◦Tenants acceptance of the property condition
◦Owner’s reluctance to invest in the property
◦Property becomes vacant
◦Re-occupying the property without code compliance
Solutions:
◦Code amendment, 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, and Georgia Amendments
◦Issue citation for failure to comply with notice of violations
◦Once property is vacant, post notice: property in violation of City codes – cannot be occupied
◦Penalty for re-occupying structure without code compliance
◦Tag water meter
◦Coordinating with HCD for potential housing arrangements
◦Nuisance ordinance: direct notice of violation
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Code Enforcement
Rental Properties – Residential
(continued)
Solutions:
o Verify Business License
◦Assist Marshal’s Office with junk vehicles, illegal dumping and litter
◦Host training for real estate and property management companies
◦Scheduled for August 9th
◦Host training for tenants
◦Date to be determined
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Training Class / August 9, 2018
Beasley Room
Municipal Building
Rental Properties: Property Maintenance Codes & Landlord’s Responsibilities (Tentative topics)
a. IPMC, recent code amendments
b. Code compliance
c. Lease agreements
d. Tenants obligations
e. Business License Requirement
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Court Hearings by Type and Year
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Public Officer Hearing / Demolition 94 70 110 136 215
Magistrate Court / Property Maintenance 17 41 76 116 154
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Demolition Permits 61 82 8 1 11 8 3 7
Int'l Prop Maint Code (7-1-16)291 155 83 23 85 97 71 63
IPMC Minimum Housing 49 58 1 3 36 7 4
Mothball Letter 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nuisance 237 152 74 55 136 88 53 54
Personal Care Homes > 3 0 5 0 0 2 1 0 1
Zoning 22 8 14 8 9 10 5 12
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Cases by Commission District 2017
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services
Committee held on June 12, 2018.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Item # 10
Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 611212018
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Smith and
Frantom, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Approve Agreement with the Augusta Canal Authority for delivery of ltem
water through the Augusta Canal. Action:
Rescheduled
Motions
Motion Motion
Type Text
Motion
ResultMade By Seconded By
^ Motion to Commisioner Sean CommissionerApprove approve. Frantom Grady Smith
No action was taken on this motion due to the passage of the substitute
motion.
Motions
Motion
- - ---- Motion TextIype
Substitute motion to
refer this item to theDefer next committee
meeting.
Made By seconded By Motion
Result
Commisioner Commissioner
Sean Frantom B;; ffi Passes
Motion Passes 4-0.
2. Discuss the use ofprivate contractors to clean vacant lots. (Requested by Item
Commissioner Marion Wittiams) Action:
Approved
Motions
fr"rt:t" Motion Text seconded By Motion
ResultMade By
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 3
Item # 10
Motion to approve
A ___^-,^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionrApprove iirur,,'utiorr. Ben Hasan Grady s-ithtt Passes
Motion Passes 4-0.
3. Motion to approve RFQ #18-132 Selection of Engineering Firms for the Item
Engineering Consultants Roster.
"#::T];Motions
Motion tr ,. m Motioni;;;- Motion Text Made By Seconded By Result
Motion to
Approve ffi3i,[Xasses ;:ffi;::f*' flTfiiltoner
Sean passes
4-0.
4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held Item
on May 29,2018. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion t- ,. m Motion;----- Motion Text Made By Seconded By Resultrype
Motion to
a ___^_-^ approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes Sean Frantom Grady Smith Passes
4-0.
5. Receive recommendation from the Engineering Department staff Item
regarding the traffic issues presented by Ms. Shante Brown concerning Action:
Willhaven Estates, Haynes Station and Sims Landing. Rescheduled
Motions
X:j:" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion
I YPe ---- -J Result
Motion to refer this
item to theDefer commission meetin commissioner commisioner
on June 2g. g Grady s*itf, Sean Frantom Passes
Motion Passes 4-0.
6. Discuss Storm Water Fee. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 3
Item # 10
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion Motion Text Made By seconded By f"'.'Ji,''t'ype
Motion to approve
Approve ffi#lf;thisitemas ;:fffi:;f*' ff#Tff,tT passes
Motion Passes 4-0.
7. Approve Appointment of RFP #18-300 for the Design and Concept for the ltem
Whitewater/Savannah River to Mclaughlin Whitewater Design Group. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion r- m Motion;----- Motion Text Made By Seconded ByrYPe "--- -" Result
Motion to
A .^_-^--^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes Ben Hasan Grady smith Passes
4-0.
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Item # 10
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Patricia Scott
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Presentation by Ms. Patricia Scott regarding sewer connection
fees/connection/purchase of land/access to the project from her
land and the water accumulation on her property at 2432 Boykin
Road.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Item # 11
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*F Co*mission
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Finance Committee
Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
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E-MailAddress:
Ms. Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Suite 220 Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
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Item # 11
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Storm Water Fee.
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Discuss Storm Water Fee. (Deferred from the June 19
Commission meeting requested by Commissioner Marion
Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 12
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
7/10/2018 1:10 PM
Water Network Optimization Software Subscription
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Consider approval of purchase of Water Optimization Software
Subscription for Augusta Utilities - Facilities Maintenance
Division.
Background:The Augusta Utilities Facilities Maintenance Division utilizes
InSource Solutions Wonderware software to control and monitor
our water and sewer systems. The software, installed on our
computers, operates our Water Plants, Distribution System,
Sewer Plants and Sewer Collection Systems in Richmond
County and Fort Gordon. We are proposing to add InSource
Solutions Water Network Optimization subscription software as
an additional component.
Analysis:The Water Network Optimization software subscription will add
an additional feature and provide Augusta Utilities the means to
simulate water distribution scenarios to proactively optimize our
water network for operational performance, customer demand
and reaction to emergencies. The proposed software purchase
and annual license and support maintenance contract would be
renewable each year for five years.
Financial Impact:Funding in the amount of $49,400 is available from accounts:
5060435801–5424910. This is a five year annual contract price,
renewable each year for the next five years.
Alternatives:No alternatives are recommended.
Recommendation:Augusta Utilities recommends Commission approval to purchase
the Water Network Optimization software module to enhance
our water distribution service to our Augusta-Richmond County
and Fort Gordon customers.Cover Memo
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Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the following accounts: 5060435801-
5424910
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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