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PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 30, 2012.
Attachments
2. An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code Title Three,
Chapter Seven, Section 3-7-45 relating to the carrying and
possession of dangerous or deadly weapons in airport facilities
in Augusta, Georgia; 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.
Attachments
3. An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code Title Three,
Chapter Seven, Sections 3-7-13 through 3-7-14.5 relating to the
sale and possession of firearms in Augusta, Georgia; 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.
Attachments
4. Motion to approve a Maintenance Contract with
SimplexGrinnell, LP in the amount of $26,725.00 for the
Security System at the Augusta Judicial Center.
Attachments
5. Motion to approve the renewal of the probation contract with
Sentinel Offender Services for 2012/1013.
Attachments
Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/13/2012 12:45 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 30, 2012.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/13/2012 12:45 PM
Ordinance to Amend Augusta, GA Code Section 3-7-45
Department:Law
Caption:An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code Title Three,
Chapter Seven, Section 3-7-45 relating to the carrying and
possession of dangerous or deadly weapons in airport facilities in
Augusta, Georgia; 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.
Background:Augusta, Georgia passed Ord. No. 6664 on December 16, 2003,
which included current Augusta, GA Code Section 3-7-45. This
section could be deemed to regulate the possession of firearms.
Effective July 1, 2005, the State Legislature preempted the
regulation of the possession, ownership, transport, carrying,
transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or
firearm components by counties or municipalities in any manner.
As a result, Augusta, GA Code Section 3-7-45 should be revised
to ensure compliance with O.C.G.A. 16-11-173 and other
applicable state and federal law.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:Deny
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
None
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE TITLE
THREE, CHAPTER SEVEN, SECTION 3-7-45 RELATING TO THE
CARRYING AND POSSESSION OF DANGEROUS OR DEADLY
WEAPONS IN AIRPORT FACILITIES IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA; 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.
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2005, the State Legislature enacted O.C.G.A. §16-
11-173, which specifically preempts counties and municipalities from regulating in
any manner the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase,
licensing, or registration of firearms or components of firearms;
WHEREAS, AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-45 could be deemed to regulate the
possession of firearms in a terminal building in an airport facility under the
jurisdiction of Augusta, Georgia;
WHEREAS, AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-14.5 is an exact duplicate of
AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-45 and is proposed to be stricken in its entirety in
another ordinance being presented to the Augusta, Georgia Commission
contemporaneously herewith;
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to update and amend its CODE to ensure
compliance with O.C.G.A. §16-11-173 and other applicable state and federal law;
WHEREAS, 1997 Ga. Laws p. 4024 designates the name of the consolidated
governments as “Augusta, Georgia”; and
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia seeks to update the local laws to reflect the name of
the consolidated government.
THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. AUGUSTA GA. CODE Section 3-7-45 as set forth in the AUGUSTA GA.
CODE, readopted July 10, 2007, is hereby amended by striking this section in its
entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3-7-45 as set forth in “Exhibit
A” hereto.
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SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective on its adoption in accordance
with applicable laws.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
Adopted this _____ day of , 2012.
___________________________
David S. Copenhaver
As its Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission
on_________________, 2012 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: ______________________
First Reading:
Second Reading:
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EXHIBIT A
Strike:
Sec. 3-7-45. Dangerous or deadly weapons prohibited in airport facility.
It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta-Richmond County to
carry into or possess any bludgeon, metal knuckles, firearms, box cutters, knife
designed for the purpose of offense or defense, or any other dangerous or deadly
weapon or instrument of like character in a terminal building of an airport facility
under the jurisdiction of the city, except when such unloaded firearms/weapons or
instruments are packaged for shipment and checked as baggage. The licensing of
any weapon described above shall not constitute a defense to this offense, except
that certified law enforcement officers, judges, magistrates, solicitors and district
attorneys may carry pistols in municipal airports, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-11-127.
Replace with:
Sec. 3-7-45. Dangerous or deadly weapons prohibited in airport facility.
It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta, Georgia to carry into or
possess any bludgeon, metal knuckles, box cutters, knife designed for the purpose
of offense or defense, or any other dangerous or deadly weapon or instrument of
like character in a terminal building of an airport facility under the jurisdiction of
Augusta, Georgia, except when such weapons or instruments are packed or
packaged in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation
Security Administration rules and regulations, declared, and checked as baggage.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/13/2012 12:45 PM
Ordinance to Amend Augusta, GA Code Sections 3-7-13 through 3-7-14.5
Department:Law
Caption:An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code Title Three,
Chapter Seven, Sections 3-7-13 through 3-7-14.5 relating to the
sale and possession of firearms in Augusta, Georgia; 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.
Background:Augusta, Georgia passed Ord. No. 6664 on December 16, 2003,
which included current Augusta, GA Code Sections 3-7-13
through 3-7-14.5. These sections could be deemed to regulate the
possession and sale of firearms and firearms components.
Effective July 1, 2005, the State Legislature preempted the
regulation of the possession, ownership, transport, carrying,
transfer, sale, purchase, licensing, or registration of firearms or
firearm components by counties or municipalities in any manner.
As a result, Augusta, GA Code Sections 3-7-13 through 3-7-14.5
should be revised to ensure compliance with O.C.G.A. 16-11-173
and other applicable state and federal law.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:Deny
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
None
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:Cover Memo
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Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE TITLE
THREE, CHAPTER SEVEN, SECTIONS 3-7-13 THROUGH 3-7-14.5
RELATING TO THE SALE AND POSSESSION OF FIREARMS IN
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA; 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.
WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2005, the State Legislature enacted O.C.G.A. §16-
11-173, which specifically preempts counties and municipalities from regulating in
any manner the possession, ownership, transport, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase,
licensing, or registration of firearms or components of firearms;
WHEREAS, AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-13 could be deemed to regulate the
sale of ammunition, a component of firearms;
WHEREAS, AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-14 could be deemed to regulate the
sale of firearms;
WHEREAS, AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Section 3-7-14.5 could be deemed to regulate
the possession of firearms and is an exact duplicate of Augusta Code Section 3-7-
45; and
WHEREAS, Augusta, Georgia desires to update and amend its CODE to ensure
compliance with O.C.G.A. §16-11-173 and other applicable state and federal law.
THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. AUGUSTA GA. CODE Sections 3-7-13 through 3-7-14.5 as set forth in
the AUGUSTA GA. CODE, readopted July 10, 2007, are hereby amended by striking
these sections in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof reserved sections as set
forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective on its adoption in accordance
with applicable laws.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
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Adopted this _____ day of , 2012.
___________________________
David S. Copenhaver
As its Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission on_________________, 2012 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: ______________________
First Reading:
Second Reading:
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EXHIBIT A
Strike:
Sec. 3-7-13. Ammunition – Sale, etc. to minors.
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or furnish a minor with pistol
ammunition or to sell or furnish a minor seventeen (17) years of age and under
with any other kind of ammunition, including rifle and shotgun ammunition.
Sec. 3-7-14. Gun sales.
(a) Compliance with section. It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership,
association or corporation to sell to any purchaser any pistol, revolver or
handgun without complying with the provisions of this section.
(b) Report required. The merchant or dealer from whom a prospective buyer
seeks to purchase any weapon, shall, before making a sale to such buyer,
complete a gun sale report on a form furnished by the Richmond County
Sheriff’s Department.
(c) Contents of report. The gun sale report shall contain the following
information:
(1) Make of weapon, caliber, model, serial number, color, length of
barrel, and whether said weapon is new or used.
(2) Dealer’s name and address.
(3) The signature of sales person.
(4) Buyer’s name, address, age, sex, race, height, weight, complexion,
and signature.
(5) Buyer’s identification information: valid driver’s license, birth
certificate, United States Military Identification Card, or employment
identification card, provided said employment identification card
shows age and address.
(d) Return of report to Sheriff’s Department. The completed gun sale report
shall be returned to the detective division of the Sheriff’s Department in
conformity with this section.
(e) Sales to certain persons prohibited. No merchant or dealer within Augusta-
Richmond County shall sell or otherwise dispose of a pistol, revolver, or
other type of handgun to anyone whom the merchant or dealer has
reasonable cause to believe is not of sound mind, is less than twenty-one
(21) years of age, is a drug addict, is convicted of a felony, or is otherwise
not a proper person to possess a handgun.
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Sec. 3-7-14.5. Carrying or possessing dangerous or deadly weapons.
It shall be unlawful for any person within Augusta-Richmond County to
carry into or possess any bludgeon, metal knuckles, firearms, box cutters, knife
designed for the purpose of offense or defense, or any other dangerous or deadly
weapon or instrument of like character in a terminal building of an airport facility
under the jurisdiction of the city, except when such unloaded firearms/weapons or
instruments are packaged for shipment and checked as baggage. The licensing of
any weapon described above shall not constitute a defense to this offense, except
that certified law enforcement officers, judges, magistrates, solicitors and district
attorneys may carry pistols in municipal airports, pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-11-127.
Replace with:
Sec. 3-7-13. Reserved.
Sec. 3-7-14. Reserved.
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/13/2012 12:45 PM
Security Maintenance Contract
Department:Marshal's Department
Caption:Motion to approve a Maintenance Contract with SimplexGrinnell,
LP in the amount of $26,725.00 for the Security System at the
Augusta Judicial Center.
Background:Access Control Software Services Agreement, Access Control
Test & Inspect - Parts & Labor - C CURE SYSTEM; CCTC Test
& Inspect - Parts and Labor - CCTV SYSTEM; and Emergency
Services provided
Analysis:This service agreement sets forth the Terms and Conditions for the
provision of equipment and services to be provided by
SimplexGrinnel, LP to Augusta Judicial Center and will be
effective thru 3/31/2017.
Financial Impact:Cost of contract $26,725.00
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:To accept this maintenance contract.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
TBD
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
8/13/2012 12:45 PM
Sentinel Offender Services
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the renewal of the probation contract with
Sentinel Offender Services for 2012/1013.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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