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Public Safety Committee Meeting Committee Room- 1/30/2006- 1:30 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Request to accept Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
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2. Discuss the EMA Director's position. (Requested by
Commissioner Williams)
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3. Discuss the Fire Chief's salary. (Requested by
Commissioner Williams)
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4. Motion to approve award of contract to Evercom Systems,
Inc. for telephone communication for prisoners at RCCI.
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5. Approve mutual aid agreement between Augusta Fire
Department and Department of Energy's Savannah River
Site.
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6. Approve the revitalization of the old Engine Company #7.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Department:Fire, Howard Willis, Chief
Caption:Request to accept Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Background:The Augusta Fire Department has been offered a grant in the
amount of $150,000.00 from the Federal Assistance to
Firefighters Grant program for the purchase of mobile data
terminals to be installed into all Fire Department emergency
response vehicles. These MDT's will allow the responding
emergency units to access important information such as
occupancy, water supply, special hazards, number of
occupants and floor plans of the involved structure. This
information allows for greater efficiency and safety in
handling emergency situations.
Analysis:This equipment, which is similar to the equipment used in the
Sheriff's Department patrol cars, will give vital information
to our firefighters in route to the scene of an emergency. It
will enhance their ability to safely and efficiently mitigate the
emergency while enhancing the safety of both the emergency
responders and our citizens. This technology is being utilized
in all progressive fire departments throughout the country.
Financial Impact:This is a 30 % matching grant. The federal share will be
$120,000.00 vs $30,000.00 for the Fire Department. The
required matching funds are available in the Fire
Department's fund balance.
Alternatives:none
Recommendation:Accept the Assistance to Firefighters Grant and approve the
Fire Departments matching funds in the mount of
$30,000.00.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Fire Department fund reserve
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
EMA Director's Position
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss the EMA Director's position. (Requested by
Commissioner Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
Fire Chief's Salary
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss the Fire Chief's salary. (Requested by Commissioner
Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
Inmate Telephone System Bid #05-107
Department:Richmond County Correctional Institution - Robert Leverett,
Director
Caption:Motion to approve award of contract to Evercom Systems,
Inc. for telephone communication for prisoners at RCCI.
Background:The Georgia Department of Corrections requires each
Correctional Facility to provide telephone communication for
prisoners to communicate with family and loved ones. The
telephone system is contracted yearly to a provider that meets
the guidelines of the Request for Proposal of the Procurement
Department. The successful vendor pays the Correctional
Facility a percentage (%) of the gross revenue collected.
Analysis:Six (6) vendors submitted proposals. One (1) vendor was
disqualified due to not meeting the requirements. 1. Inmate
Telephone Service 52.94% 2. Evercom Systems Inc. 54.0%
3. Inmate Communications 48.0% 4. GTL (formerly AT&T)
48.0% 5. Digital Solutions/ITI 48.0% A committee was
formed to examine each bid and to make a recommendation
based on the following: 1. Corporate stability 2. Experience
3. Quality of Response 4. References 5. Revenue
Financial Impact:There is no financial impact to the City.
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Recommend awarding contract to Evercom Systems, Inc.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
Mutual Aid Agreement with DOE-SRS
Department:Fire Department
Caption:Approve mutual aid agreement between Augusta Fire
Department and Department of Energy's Savannah River
Site.
Background:Disatrous incidents and other immediate emergencies occur
during which the conditions exist which threaten the safety of
persons and property. Often these incidents are likely beyond
the control and capability of the personnel, equipment and
facilities of the responsible jurisdiction and outside help must
be called upon.
Analysis:The city of Augusta and the Department of Energy's
Savannah River Site may be confronted with similar
disatrous situations and emergencies which are sometimes
beyond the control of available resources. By combining the
resources of the Augusta Fire Department and the
Department of Energy's Savannah River Site during these
situations, the life and property of all citizens may be better
protected.
Financial Impact:No immdiate financial impact.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:To approve Mutual Aid Agreement between Augusta Fire
Department and the Department of Energy's Savannah River
Site.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
DE-GM09-05SR22199
STANDARD MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Governments and the
Savannah River Site Fire Department of the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site
(DOE-SRS) (hereinafter referred to individually as "agency" and collectively as "agencies")
listed in this Agreement have respective responsibilities to provide for the protection of life
and property of the citizens of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia and the Savannah River
Site; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that disasters may occur to a magnitude which would necessitate
the combined effort of both agencies to mitigate said disaster; and WHEREAS, the DOE-SRS
is located in Aiken, Barnwell, and Allendale counties
SC; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement is applicable to all areas within the boundary of DOE-SRS, as
well as all areas within Augusta and Richmond County, GA; and WHEREAS, the agencies
listed herein have a willingness to provide mutual assistance when needed.
NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual benefit to be derived by both
agencies concerned, it is hereby agreed:
1. SERVICES: In the event of a major disaster, or under circumstances which indicate
that a major disaster might develop within an area of Augusta-Richmond
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County or the DOE-SRS, the protection of which is the responsibility of an
agency listed herein, mutual assistance in mitigating the threat will be rendered if
not already committed to respond to the aforementioned threat. Response will be
limited to those resources which are directly needed to assist in mitigating the
threat. At no time must either agency commit all available resources for mutual
aid assistance thus leaving its primary coverage area unprotected.
2. REOUESTING ASSISTANCE: Assistance under this Agreement may be
requested or authorized by the Incident Commander or his or her designee who is
directing operations at the incident for which the mutual assistance is being
requested. Requests for assistance should be specific in nature as to the type and
number of resources requested. Neither agency shall be required to respond to
areas that do not have clearly defined fire protection in place.
3. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: The Incident Commander or his or her designee shall
bear the authority for directing all activities within his or her protection area. In
compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) all
agencies incorporating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) shall
institutionalize the use of the Unified Incident Command System. Procedures and
training shall be employed and adhered to by both agencies to allow them to
implement the Unified Incident Command System.
a. The authority for the DOE-SRS to enter into this Agreement is 42 USC §
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1856, et seq.
b. The authority for the Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Governments to
enter into this Agreement is GA. Code Ann. § 36-69-1, et seq. and 38-3-1, et seq.
c. The Incident Commander is the one person that has absolute control of the
incident and all of the resources to mitigate the incident.
4. COST AND REMUNERATION: No compensation will accrue or become due for
any services rendered under this Agreement.
5. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY: Each agency, itself and on behalf of its
personnel, waives all claims against the other agency for compensation for any loss
or damage to any equipment or property of any kind as well as any injury or death
occurring as a consequence of the performance or nonperformance of this
Agreement. If circumstances change during an incident to the extent that it is
necessary to recall personnel and equipment from the scene to answer a call
elsewhere, that action is not to be considered a breach of this Agreement.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR. EXECUTION: Agency heads and/or the designated
representative of the political entity in which each agency is located must together
execute this Agreement. In the event that any agency is included in this
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Agreement which is not affiliated with a political entity, the agency head and a
corporate designee of the organization to which the agency is affiliated must
together execute this Agreement.
7. AMENDMENTS: This Agreement may be amended by written agreement
between the DOE-SRS and other party.
8. TERMINATION: Any party may withdraw from this Agreement upon 3D-day
written notice to the other party. This Agreement becomes effective upon the date
of signature of all agencies hereto, and shall remain in effect for a term of five
years there from, unless terminated.
THIS AGREEMENT entered into this the ___________day of ___________2005 by and
among those agencies listed in this document and whose authorized agency heads have
affixed their signatures hereto.
Deke Copenhaver
Mayor, Augusta-Richmond County
Fred Russell
County Administrator
Lena Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Jeff Allison, Manager
United States Department of Energy
Savannah River Operations Office
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
1/30/2006 1:30 PM
Proposal - Old Engine Company #7 Musuem Project
Department:Fire
Caption:Approve the revitalization of the old Engine Company #7.
Background:The fire station located at 2163 Central Avenue, known as
old fire station #7, was constructed in 1914 for use by the
Augusta Fire Department. This station was to house
firefighters and equipment that would help provide fire
protection to the rapidly growing Summerville and Forest
Hills section of Augusta. For many years it served the
citizens of Augusta and also was admired as an
architecturally beautiful building. In the late 1950’s the west
side porch of the building was enclosed to make a kitchen
and dining area for the firefighters. In the mid and late
1980’s in an attempt to make the building more energy
efficient and to help stop building deterioration a renovation
project was undertaken. During this project new windows
were installed, new overhead doors were installed in the
engine bays, and improvements made to the bathrooms in the
sleeping quarters. Because of the historical significance of
the building all of this was done with an effort to keep the
building from deteriorating any further. In the 1980’s the
building was recognized by the Historical Commission of
Augusta and placed on the National Historical Register. This
fire station was relocated in 2004 and since that time the
building has ceased to be used as an active fire station.
Analysis:Our goal is to revitalize this historical site in a functional way
for the Fire Department to use in conjuction with the
community. The Augusta Fire Museum would be a non-
profit, tax exempt, educational museum whose purpose is to
prepserve and exhibit the artifacts and of the Augusta Fire
Department anad surrounding area fire departments, as well
as teach and promote fire safety and prevention.
Financial Impact:Funds will be secured through grants.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:To revitialize Old Engine Company # 7 so that it may be
used as an educational musuem.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Old Engine Company 7
Museum Project
Mission Statement
The Augusta Fire Museum is a nonprofit, tax
exempt, educational museum whose purpose is
to preserve and exhibit the artifacts and history
of the Augusta Fire Department and surrounding
area fire departments, as well as teach and
promote fire safety and prevention.
Introduction
Built 1914
Linwood C. Hayne, Mayor
Frank G. Reynolds, Fire Chief
Used as an active Fire Station until
2003 when new Fire Station 7 was
built with SPLOST funds on Willis
Forman Road.
Our goal is to revitalize this historical
site in a functional way for the Fire
Department to use in conjunction with
the community.
Possible Functions
Museum to preserve history of the
Fire Department in our area.
Tours to schools and private
citizens to promote fire safety
education and teach CPR.
Venue for fire department events
such as retired firefighter suppers,
badge pinning ceremonies, etc.
Meeting space for birthday
parties, business luncheons,
workshops, anniversaries,
wedding, and receptions.
Reserve Fire Station
The Market
Firefighters and Families
both active and retired
from Augusta and
surrounding areas.
Elementary School
Children and Teachers
Private Citizens
Business People
Possible Funding Sources
Grants
Fundraisers
Memberships
Donations
Fees From Tours and
Fire Safety Classes
Renovations Needed
List Renovations Here