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Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 7/28/2015- 1:10 PM
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Approve a request by the Augusta Fire Department for
a Mutual Aid Agreement between Augusta, GA and Columbia
County, GA for the purposes of fire suppression and emergency
assistance.
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2. Approve a request by the Fire Department to demolish 310 Eve
St. parcel #035-2-220-00-0 to create a parking lot access for
Fire Station 4.
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3. Discuss the implementation of a fee/fine for businesses with
alcoholic beverage licenses that are continually monitored by
the Sheriff's Office's resources. (Requested by Commissioner
Guilfoyle)
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4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 14, 2015.
Attachments
5. Update from the Fire Chief regarding information concerning
risks and dangers associated with the loss of the fire fighting
tractor that was removed from Richmond County by the
Georgia Forestry Service. Request that GA Forestry Service
again station a fire fighting tractor in Richmond County.
Discuss and develop an alternate plan in case the Forestry
Service cannot replace the tractor that was removed from
Richmond County. (Requested by Commissioner Sias)
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
7/28/2015 1:10 PM
Approve Mutual Aid Agreement Between Augusta Fire Department and Columbia County Fire
Department
Department:Fire
Caption:Approve a request by the Augusta Fire Department for a Mutual
Aid Agreement between Augusta, GA and Columbia County,
GA for the purposes of fire suppression and emergency assistance.
Background:This is a mutual aid agreement between Augusta, GA and
Columbia County, GA to render supplemental fire suppression,
protection, prevention, rescue and emergency medical assistance
and response to each other in the event of a fire or other local
emergency. Both parties also agree to take part and to participate
in joint training exercises. This agreement will be entered pursuant
to the Georgia Mutual Aide Act, O.C.G.A Section 36-69-1, et seq
and pursuant to the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia,
Article IX, Section II, Paragraph 3.
Analysis:This agreement will provide supplemental manpower, equipment,
and training to both Augusta and Columbia County so to better
ensure the safety and wellbeing of their citizens.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve the Mutual Aid Agreent between The Augusta, GA and
Columbia County,GA.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Safety Committee Meeting
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Demolition of 310 Eve St. (Old West End Free Library)
Department:Fire
Caption:Approve a request by the Fire Department to demolish 310 Eve St.
parcel #035-2-220-00-0 to create a parking lot access for Fire
Station 4.
Background:The Fire Department would like permission to demolish the
structure located at 310 Eve St. formerly the West End Free
Library. This piece of property is owned by the City of Augusta
and had been used as a storage facility for the Augusta Fire
Department for nearly 30 years. The structure is dilapidated and
has a leaking roof and trees growing into it. In addition, asbestos
siding and shingles were used in its construction. Logistically this
building sits in the parking lot of Fire Station 4 and hampers the
ability to maneuver the fire apparatus into the fire station bay. In
order to gain access to the bay door, the driver must enter from
Ellis Street and drive to the back of the station. The approach is
at a very sharp angle resulting in damage to the black top area in
front of the bay door. We have been in contact with
Eric Montgomery of the Augusta Historical Society who validated
that this property is not on the historical register
Analysis:If this building is demolished it would serve two purposes. 1. it
would avoid a possible public safety hazard due to the current
condition of the structure. 2. It would make room for a new
parking lot access from Eve St. The proposed new access will be
more direct alleviating the need to enter from Ellis St. and prevent
future damage to the drive way.
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:Do not demolish the structure located at 310 Eve St. formerly the
West End Free Library.
Recommendation:Approve the demolition of the structure located at 310 Eve St.
Formerly the West End Free Library to make room for a new
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Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the Fire Department's fund balance
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Discussion of implementation of fee/fine for businesses with alcoholic beverage licenses monitored by
Sheriff's Office
Department:
Caption:Discuss the implementation of a fee/fine for businesses with
alcoholic beverage licenses that are continually monitored by the
Sheriff's Office's resources. (Requested by Commissioner
Guilfoyle)
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
7/28/2015 1:10 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on July 14, 2015.
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
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Update on Fire Fighting Tractor
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Update from the Fire Chief regarding information concerning
risks and dangers associated with the loss of the fire fighting
tractor that was removed from Richmond County by the Georgia
Forestry Service. Request that GA Forestry Service again station
a fire fighting tractor in Richmond County. Discuss and develop
an alternate plan in case the Forestry Service cannot replace the
tractor that was removed from Richmond County. (Requested by
Commissioner Sias)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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