HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-09-14 Meeting AgendaEngineering Services Committee
Meeting
Commission Chamber- 9/14/2021- 1:20 PM
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1.Consider a request by Mr. William Quackenbush to hunt on City
property at Phinizy Swamp area near the old Bait Shop area.Attachments
2.Request Approval of a Professional Service Contract with
Johnson Controls Security Solutions to replace and upgrade the
existing Security Access Control and Video Surveillance
Systems at the Augusta Utilities Highland Avenue Water
Treatment Facility in the amount of $373,627.26.
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3.Approve Sole Source Procurement to Englewood Electric Supply
(EESCO) for Electrical Repair Parts at a major pumping facility. Attachments
4.Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services
Committee held on August 11, 2021.Attachments
5.Receive as information. Road Condition Rating Technology
Review and Augusta Paving Management Program update.
Requested by Commissioner John Clarke and AED. (Referred
from September 7 Commission Meeting)
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6. Motion to reinstate liquidated damages for Waste Haulers
effective Oct 1. (Requested by Commissioner Brandon
Garrett)
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7.Receive update regarding Residential Development and
Individual Lot Onsite Drainage Management. Requested by
AED. (Referred from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Attachments
8.Receive update regarding Speed Hump Funding and Approve
Revised Speed Hump Policy. Requested by AED. (Referred
from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Attachments
9.Receive update regarding Augusta, GA Tree Ordinance. Also
Authorize Recommended Actions. Requested by AED.
(Referred from September 7 Commission Meeting)
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
William Quackenbush
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Consider a request by Mr. William Quackenbush to hunt on City
property at Phinizy Swamp area near the old Bait Shop area.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Approval of a Professional Service Contract with Johnson Controls Security Solutions to replace the
Security Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems at the Augusta Utilities Highland Avenue
Water Treatment Facility in the amount of $373,627.26
Department:Augusta Utilities
Presenter:Wes Byne, P.E.
Caption:Request Approval of a Professional Service Contract with
Johnson Controls Security Solutions to replace and upgrade the
existing Security Access Control and Video Surveillance
Systems at the Augusta Utilities Highland Avenue Water
Treatment Facility in the amount of $373,627.26.
Background:Augusta Utilities has contracted with Johnson Controls Security
Solutions. (Formerly Tyco, Inc.) for more than 10 years to
provide Security Access Control and Video Monitoring Services
at nine Augusta Utilities facility locations. The Augusta
Commission approved a Master Services Agreement with
Johnson Controls Security Solutions for the nine facilities on
May 12, 2020. The Master Services Agreement established
Johnson Controls as the sole source vendor for all AUD Facility
Security Systems for purposes of standardization of equipment
and the consolidation of existing individual contracts.
Analysis:The Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems were
designed and installed in the New Highland Avenue Plant during
construction approximately fifteen years ago. These systems
were internally maintained by the AUD staff. The existing
Security System technology is outdated, difficult to maintain and
needs replacing. AUD is proposing to totally replace the existing
systems with current technology and provide standardization of
equipment compatible with the other nine AUD Facilities
already established in the Master Service Agreement. The
project includes the replacement of all existing access control
devices and video cameras and digital video recorders. Where
possible, AUD will utilize existing control cabinets for housing
the new equipment.Cover Memo
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Financial Impact:Funds are available in the following account: 506043520-
5222510
Alternatives:No Alternatives Recommended
Recommendation:Approval to enter into a Professional Services Contract with
Johnson Controls Security Solutions for the installation of
Access Control and Video Surveillance Security Equipment At
Augusta Utilities’ Highland Avenue Water Treatment Facility
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
506043520-5222510
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Wes Byne, P.E.
Director
Augusta Utilities Department
452 Walker Street, Suite 200 - Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 312-4154 – Fax (706) 312-4123
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
TO: Geri Sams
Director, Procurement Department
THRU: Wes Byne, P.E.
Director, Utilities Department
FROM: Gerald Philpot
CC: Wes Byne, P.E.
DATE: 7/12/2021
SUBJECT: JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE
______________________________________________________________________________
Augusta Utilities has contracted with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC for more than 10 years to
provide Security and or Fire Alarm Services for nine Augusta Utilities facility locations. AUD is
proposing to add a tenth facility, the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant. AUD recently
consolidated all of the security and fire alarm service agreements into One Master Service Agreement
with Johnson Controls Security Solutions. The Master Service Agreement and standardization of
equipment was approved by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission on May 12, 2020.
Thank you.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Approve Sole Source Procurement for Electrical Repair Parts at a major pumping facility.
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Wes Byne
Caption:Approve Sole Source Procurement to Englewood Electric
Supply (EESCO) for Electrical Repair Parts at a major pumping
facility.
Background:Pistol Range Pump Station has Allen Bradley medium voltage
Motor Control Center that requires updating. These units have
been in service since 2004. Recently we have been experiencing
issues with the Modular Protection system (825-P) on several
units. These units are part of the system safety/protection for the
switchgear. Due to the age of the system, these items are now
obsolete requiring an upgrade to their current safety/protection
system technology. We have solicited and received a proposal
for the procurement of the replacement of the units and factory
certified installation services for the upgrade from Englewood
Electric Supply (EESCO). The total proposed cost for this work
is $78,833.75.
Analysis:The equipment Manufacturer has documented that the sole
authorized local source for this work is Englewood Electric
Supply-(EESCO). We have reviewed the proposal and
determined that it appropriately meets our current need at a
reasonable cost based on the work to be completed.
Financial Impact:$78,833.75 From Utilities Department Budgeted Funds
Alternatives:None Recommended
Recommendation:Authorize the sole source procurement for the described work
based on the proposal from Englewood Electric
Supply-(EESCO) at a cost of $78,833.75.
506043540-5425110
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Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services
Committee held on August 11, 2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - gllll102l
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Garrett, chairman; Hasan,Vice Chairman; Johnson and McKnight, members.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Presentation by Mr. Woodrow Fryer regarding
untimely supplies delivered.
Motions
$otion Motion Textr ype
It was the consensus of the
committee that this item be received
as information without objection.
2. Storm water flooding at Fountainhead west condominiums.
inadequate trash service and Item
Action:
Approved
Made Seconded MotionBy By Result
Item
Action:
Approved
Made Seconded MotionBy By Result
Motions
|^;t:'" Motion rext
It was the consensus of the
committee that this item be received
as information without objection.
3' Approve Supplement funding (SAl) for Engineering phase of Design ItemConsultant Contract to Clark Patterson Lee (CPL) in the amount of Action:$60,320.77 for the 6th Street Improvements as requested by AED. RFp 1g- Approved279.
Motions
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Motion Motion Text Made BY
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Seconded By
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner Commissioner
Approve illf,ion passes Jordan Johnson Brandon Garrett Passes
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4. Approve Task order Three funding for Drainage System Assessment, Item
Verification and Drainage Improvements Engineering Services Agreement to Action:
constantine Engineerin! (constantine) in th" u-ount of $226,000.00 for Approved
overton Road Diainage Subbasin as requested by the AED. RFQ 19-148.
Motion
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5. Approve Supplement funding (SA1) for Final Engineering ?hase of Design ltem
Consultant Contract to Civil Services, Inc. in the amount of $113,987.12 for Action:
Hightand Avenue Bridge over CSX Railroad (Bridge Repair and Restoration) Approved
as requested bY AED. RFQ 19-242.
Commissioner Commissioner
Jordan Johnson Brandon Garrett Passes
Made By
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Seconded By
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Motion
Result
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Result
6. Discuss what needs to be done to get our city-owned properties such as Item
medians, parks, public buildings, Riverwalk, and entry ways maintained to Action:
highest rtunau.a. lRequested by Commissioner Brandon Garrett) None
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It was the consensus of the
committee to receive this item as
information without obj ection.
7. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held Item
on July 27,2021. Action:
Approved
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Pavement Management-Road Rating Technology Review
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Receive as information. Road Condition Rating Technology
Review and Augusta Paving Management Program update.
Requested by Commissioner John Clarke and AED. (Referred
from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Background:On July 1, 2021, Augusta Commission differed to the Augusta
Engineering Committee meeting: Discuss the “Roadbotics”
Technology used to determine which roads and streets need to
be paved first (Requested by Commissioner John Clarke).
“RoadBiotics” is a road condition survey application using
Artificial Intelligence algorithms. Several similar programs are
available in the market. Survey data is used to determine suitable
maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.
Analysis:Augusta Engineering (AED) is actively seeking data-driven
decision-making processes for implementing a proactive
Pavement Management Program (PMP). Since 2019, AED
reviewed various pavement management technologies and
discussed implementation options with subject matter experts
(SME). AED Current PMP is budget driven. Total miles of road
paved per year are subject to budget availability. AED maintains
road paving list and set paving priority based on road conditions,
safety and use. List consists of roads identified by AED,
neighborhood representatives, Augusta Commissioners, and
areas designated by other elected officials. AED is in the process
of transitioning to PMP utilizing outsourced pavement data
collection processes for pavement condition index that can be
used by prioritizing road resurfacing and pavement preservation
to enhance recently paved or constructed roads good life.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
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Recommendation:Receive as information. Road Condition Rating Technology
Review and Augusta Paving Management Program update.
Requested by Commissioner John Clarke and AED.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
reinstate liquidated damages for Waste Haulers
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Brandon Garrett
Caption: Motion to reinstate liquidated damages for Waste Haulers
effective Oct 1. (Requested by Commissioner Brandon
Garrett)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Residential Lots - Home Construction and Associated Drainage Review Update
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Receive update regarding Residential Development and
Individual Lot Onsite Drainage Management. Requested by
AED. (Referred from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Background:Drainage to a defined conveyance system is an ongoing issue on
numerous residential lots and also in newly constructed
residential subdivisions. Grading of individual lots during home
construction created onsite poor drainage conditions resulting in
onsite ponding during rain events of lot draining poorly.
Homeowners are contacting elected officials seeking relief and
assistance to address the issue. In addition, this post
construction drainage matter is consuming Augusta Engineering
significant resources.
Analysis:Growth of Fort Gordon and expansion of Plant Vogtle created
opportunities for commercial and residential growth in the
Augusta Area. However, Augusta Development guidance has
not kept up with current growth pace. Major revisions were done
in late 1990s and it is time to revisit and update these guidance
and codes. In Addition, Augusta Georgia adopted International
Building Codes (IBC) for residential and commercial vertical
construction, however, there are no requirements for lot grading
and drainage. AED review summary is attached as EXHIBIT A.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Receive update regarding Residential Development and
Individual Lot Onsite Drainage Management. Requested by
AED Cover Memo
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Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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EXHIBIT A
AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CODES
AUGUSTA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REVIEW SUMMARY
Growth of Fort Garden and expansion of Plan Vogtle created opportunity for commercial and residential
growth in Augusta Area. However, Augusta Development guidance has not kept up with current growth
pace. Major revision was done in late 1990s and it is time to revisit and update these guidance and codes:
Key Issues:
i) Development internal and external connectivity
ii) Traffic Congestion and Traffic Operation Safety
iii) Drainage Conveyance and flow to a defined system
iv) Too many stormwater ponds
v) Dis-connectivity between Site Development phase and Building Phase
Present Guidance and Codes:
Present process is passive and all above listed issues are addressed at site development approval stage;
however, it is too late to achieve required resolution since site planning, development funding and cost &
return already has been established.
Most of above listed issues can be avoided or minimize by adopting upfront approach of requiring
certain actions at Re-zoning Stage which is very first step and generally occurs prior to establishment of
development funding and refining cost & return.
Key Updates to Consider/ Upfront Approach:
Following shall be submitted prior to approving Re-zoning.
i) Master Plan of Proposed Development – Whether commercial or residential, the total final
layout of the project, including all of the phasing is shown.
ii) Comprehensive Traffic Operation and Flow Management – look at existing conditions,
access points, street distribution system, addition of turn lanes, stop signs, signal, impact on
surroundings traffic flow
iii) Stormwater Management Plan of Proposed Development- total final layout of storm sewer
system and limit to one centralized detention pond, site overall grading plan (show cut & fill
areas), individual lots drainage connectivity to defined drainage features; impact on
surroundings and downstream conditions.
iv) Drainage Conveyance of Residential Structure Construction - Building Construction
Drainage conveyance to a defined system and lot runoff flow away from building structure
foundation (Consider adoption of Drainage Appendix of International Building Code (IBC))
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Speed Hump Policy and Funding Update
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Receive update regarding Speed Hump Funding and Approve
Revised Speed Hump Policy. Requested by AED. (Referred
from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Background:Augusta Commission Engineering Services Committee on
7/27/2018 discussed Speed Hump construction funding
mechanism and tasked City Administrator and Augusta
Engineering Department (AED) to present recommendation to
Augusta Commission at next meeting. This item was also
approved by the Augusta Commission on August 3, 2021
meeting. Accordingly, AED reviewed current policy and
explored alternate funding sources. Speed Hump is a traffic
calming structure and element of Traffic Operation and
Safety. Hence Traffic Operation and Safety funds is possible
alternate funding mechanism.
Analysis:AED reviewed funding for speed humps under Traffic Operation
and Safety since it is Traffic Calming tool. Accordingly, AED
revised Speed Hump Policy with addition of Funding Section.
AED is proposing utilizing Traffic Operation SPLOST funds
and allocation of funds in Traffic Engineering annual operation
budget under Traffic Operation & Safety for this purpose. It will
be 50/50; 50% Construction Cost paid by SPLOST funds and
50% by General Funds. AED is also proposing up to four (4)
speed hump per commission district per year and total annual
cost of $140,000 cap.
Financial Impact:$140,000 per year
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:
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Receive update regarding Speed Hump Funding and Approve
Revised Speed Hump Policy. Requested by AED
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
($70,0000/year) AED SPLOST (phase 8) ($70,000/yearly) 101-
041710 – Traffic Operations Budget
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Hameed Malik, PE, Ph. D., Director
John Ussery, PE, Assistant Director of Traffic
Augusta Engineering Department
452 Walker St, Ste 110 – Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 796-5040 – Fax (706) 796-5045
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
The purpose of this document is to outline the steps in Augusta’s Speed Hump Policy. After the
Augusta Engineering Department receives a request for speed humps, we go through the
following four (4) phase process:
Phase One (1)
• The Traffic Engineering Division of the Augusta Engineering Department determines if
the street is eligible for speed humps.
• The street must be classified as a local or residential street, have a posted speed limit of
25mph, be less than 40 feet wide, and be a minimum 1000 feet long.
Phase Two (2)
• The Traffic Engineering Division will conduct a speed study on the requested street.
• If the speed study shows the 85 percent speed is 35mph or higher and the daily volume
is less than 4,000, then we move to phase three (3).
Phase Three (3)
• The Traffic Engineering Division will layout the proposed speed hump locations per the
Federal and State guidelines.
• A community meeting will be held to inform the neighborhood of the process and
answer any questions.
• Petition forms will be given to a community representative and 75% of property owners
adjacent to the street will need to sign the petition to move to phase four (4).
Phase Four (4)
• Traffic Engineering will submit an agenda item and the Augusta Commission will need to
approve the installation of the speed humps.
• The Augusta Engineering Department installs the speed humps.
Funding
• Program will be funded through Traffic Safety and Operation SPLOST and General Fund
allocations in TE Annual Budget.
• AED may consider funding up to 4 speed humps (or other similar traffic calming devices)
at a cost of $14,000 per year per Commission District for a total of $140,000 annually.
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
9/14/2021 1:20 PM
Tree Ordinance Review Update
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Receive update regarding Augusta, GA Tree Ordinance. Also
Authorize Recommended Actions. Requested by AED.
(Referred from September 7 Commission Meeting)
Background:On April 2, 2019, Augusta Commission discussed Trees
Management in Public Right-of-Way (ROW), primarily Broad
Street Corridor and Downtown Business District. During this
discussion, Augusta Engineering (AED) cited Tree Ordinance as
a limiting factor to AED’s ability to effectively manage Trees in
ROW. At this meeting, the Commission tasked the Staff with
revisiting the Tree Ordinance, evaluating it and determining
where changes can be made.
Analysis:AED evaluated the current Tree Ordinance and observed that the
current Tree Ordinance is creating conflict with Augusta Right-
of-Way Usage Guidance and permitting requirements. Also, it
has the potential to create limitation to Downtown roadway
improvements Transportation Investment Act (TIA) funded
projects to improve aesthetic of ROW in addition to
infrastructure improvements. In addition, AED operation and
services include ROW trees management. Hence AED is
recommending assigning ROW tree management Administration
to AED. AED’s key recommended changes are attached as
EXHIBIT A. In addition, AED is recommending that Augusta
Commission tasks Augusta Law Department to further review
AED recommended changes to current Tree Ordinance, make
the ordinance’s needed changes, for effective management of
Public ROW, and bring back revised Ordinance for Augusta
Commission discussion and approval.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
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Recommendation:Receive update regarding Augusta, GA Tree Ordinance. Also
Authorize Recommended Actions. Requested by AED
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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TREE ORDINANCE
Chapter 8-4-4 ADMINISTRATION.
(a) The Augusta Planning & Development Department shall have the responsibility for administering all
provisions of this Ordinance that relate to the development of private lands. The Augusta Tree Commission
shall have the responsibility of administering all provisions that relate to the development of public lands
except public road right of way trees. Augusta Engineering Department shall have the responsibility of
administering public road right of way trees
(b) Fees. Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, plan review, inspection, appraisal,
and publication of notice, as applicable, shall be charged to applicants as established by this Article. The
amount of such fees shall be fixed by the Augusta Commission.
(c) Enforcement Officer. The City Arborist, with the Code Enforcement Officer as his designee, is the
designee who shall be given the authority to enforce the Ordinance against the City’s citizens in the event of
compliance failure. This designee shall also have enforcement responsibility and control over all regulated,
unsafe and diseased trees located on public and private property. Augusta Engineering Department will
enforce tree management ordinance for Public Road right of way.
Chapter 8-4-5. PUBLIC TREE PROTECTION.
(a) Any request for the severing from the stump and removal of a tree on a public right-of-way shall be
directed to the Augusta Tree Commission Augusta Engineering Department for approval. In the event
approval is given, Augusta, GA shall notify the local neighborhood association, if any, and shall post on such
tree for a period of fourteen (14) days a notice of their intent to remove said tree. Decisions of the Tree
Commission Augusta Engineering Department shall be final, and there shall be no appeal to the Augusta
Commission.
(b) Trees deemed a danger to the public or the adjoining property by the Tree Commission or the appropriate
City Department Augusta Engineering Department shall be exempt from the restrictions of this section and
can be removed for the safety of the public and/or adjacent properties.
(c) Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the cutting and/or removal of a tree or trees incidental to a
road improvement project, a drainage project, or a water and sewerage project of Augusta, Georgia or the
Georgia Department of Transportation.
(d) All other projects causing disturbance within rights-of-way which may cause extensive damage to trees
therein shall likewise be reviewed by the Augusta Tree Commission Augusta Engineering Department for
recommendations.
(e) No person or organization, outside of City authorized personnel, or City contract personnel, shall do any
of the following acts to any public tree without first obtaining the proper permission from the Augusta Tree
Commission with exception of trees in public right of way. Such request in public right of way shall be
submitted to Augusta Engineering Department for review and approval.
(1) Cut, prune, break, damage, remove, kill or cause to be killed.
(2) Cut, disturb, or interfere, in any way, with the soil or any root within the dripline.
(3) Place, spray, or apply any chemical that is known to be toxic to trees in a location that may be absorbed by
any part of the tree.
(4) Fasten any rope, wire, sign or other device whether invasive to the tree or not.
(5) Remove or damage any guard devices placed to protect any tree.
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(6) Conduct razing, removal, demolition, expansion, or renovation of any structure if deemed by Augusta, GA
to be damaging to neighboring public trees.
(7) Maintain a stationary fire or device which vaporizes noxious fumes deleterious to tree health.
(8) Pave with concrete, asphalt, or other impervious material within the dripline of any public tree unless
approved construction techniques are followed as prescribed. (Ord. 5933, June 17, 1997)
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