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Public Service Committee Meeting Committee Room- 8/28/2006- 12:30 PM
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Application:A. N. 06 - 40: A request by Robert J.
Pierson, Sr. for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer
& Wine license to be used in connection with Coach's
Place located at 1721 Gordon Highway. There will be
Sunday Sales. District 5. Super District 9.
Attachments
2. New Application: A. N. 06 - 41: A request by Bradley
Usry for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine
license to be used in connection with Fat Man's
Discovery Deli located at #1 Seventh St District 1. Super
District 9.
Attachments
3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 42: A request by
Falguni Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to
be used in connection with JB Foodmart located at 3104
Wrightsboro Rd. District 5. Super District 9.
Attachments
4. New Application: A. N. 06 - 43: A request by Douglas
Joiner for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer &
Wine license to be used in connection with Le Chat Noir,
LLC located at 304 8th St. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
5. New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 44: A request by
Urvesh Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to
be used in connection Neesha & Bansi, Inc located at
545 Sand Bar Ferry Rd. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
6. New Application: A. N. 06 - 45: A request by Eduardo
D. Rivera for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer
& Wine license to be used in connection with the
Tropicabana located at 1251 Broad St. There will be
Dance. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
7. New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 47: A request by
Vijay Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to
be used in connection with First Stop Tobacco Rd
located at 2762 Tobacco Rd. District 4. Super District 9.
Attachments
8. New Application: A. N. 06 - 46: A request by Saleem
Gaulani for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be
used in connection with Wally's fo Hephzibah located at
4250 Windsor Spring Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
Attachments
9. New Application: A. N. 06 - 48: A request by J. Russell
Krueger for an on premise consumption Beer license to
be used in connection with the Blue Horse Music Hall
located a t 985 Broad St There will be Sunday Sales,.
District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
10. Approve Proposal from J & B Construction & Services,
Inc. to demolish the Candy Factory.
Attachments
11. Discuss matter of how it is determined that all businesses
pay a business license fee. (Requested by Commissioner
Bowles)
Attachments
12. Discuss events held at Riverwalk and the Augusta
Commons. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Williams)
Attachments
13. Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County
Code Section 6-2, Alcoholic Beverages, so as to increase
the application fee, and to increase the alcohol license
fees.
Attachments
14. Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County
Code Section 2-1 Business Tax Certificate, so as to
increase the administrative fee and regulatory fees, to
increase the business tax, and to increase the business tax
for professionals.
Attachments
15. Discussion: A request by Michael C. Provenzano for a
Therapeutic Massage and Operators license to be used in
Attachments
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connection with Mikes Massage located at 2704 Peach
Orchard Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
16. Discussion: A request by Kimberly Wood for a
Therapeutic Massage Operators License to be used in
connection with The Balanced Body located at 2323
Washington Rd. District 7. Super District 10.
Attachments
17. Approve Implementation of Para-transit Certification
Software and Mapping Enhancements at Augusta Public
Transit.
Attachments
18. Discuss issuance of a license to Phillip Barrett to drive a
taxi cab.
Attachments
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application:A. N. 06 - 40: A request by Robert J.
Pierson, Sr. for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer &
Wine license to be used in connection with Coach's Place
located at 1721 Gordon Highway. There will be Sunday
Sales. District 5. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The application meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $3025.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 06 - 41: A request by Bradley Usry
for an on-premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with Fat Man's Discovery Deli located at
#1 Seventh St District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $550.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 42: A request by
Falguni Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with JB Foodmart located at 3104
Wrightsboro Rd. District 5. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Kyung A. Kye.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $550.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 06 - 43: A request by Douglas Joiner
for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license
to be used in connection with Le Chat Noir, LLC located at
304 8th St. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $1925.oo
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 44: A request by
Urvesh Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection Neesha & Bansi, Inc located at 545 Sand
Bar Ferry Rd. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Ritaben S. Patel.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of &550.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 06 - 45: A request by Eduardo D.
Rivera for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine
license to be used in connection with the Tropicabana located
at 1251 Broad St. There will be Dance. District 1. Super
District 9.
Background:This is a new application. This location is the old Blind Pig
Bar.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $2025.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 06 - 47: A request by
Vijay Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with First Stop Tobacco Rd located at
2762 Tobacco Rd. District 4. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Milin Trulin.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $550.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 06 - 46: A request by Saleem
Gaulani for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used
in connection with Wally's fo Hephzibah located at 4250
Windsor Spring Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
Background:This is an existing location but has never had a beer & wine
license.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta-
Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $550.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspection recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 06 - 48: A request by J. Russell
Krueger for an on premise consumption Beer license to be
used in connection with the Blue Horse Music Hall located a
t 985 Broad St There will be Sunday Sales,. District 1. Super
District 9.
Background:This is a new application and also a new classification, This
is the first application to fall under the new Entertainment
Venue Ordinance.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta
Richmond County Alcohol and the Entertainment Venue
Ordinance..
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $1350.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Approve Proposal to Demolish the Candy Factory
Department:Library, Through Capital Improvements
Caption:Approve Proposal from J & B Construction & Services, Inc.
to demolish the Candy Factory.
Background:Augusta recently purchased the old Hollingsworth Candy
Factory in the 800 block of Telfair Street, for the purpose of
razing it to provide a building site for the new main library.
An RFP process resulted in the receipt of six responsive
proposals to demolish the factory and prepare the site for
new construction.
Analysis:The Selection Committee reviewed and ranked the six
Respondents to RFP #06-135. Criteria included bid price,
qualifications, references, local participation and DBE
participation. The Committee Members ranked J & B
Construction & Services, Inc. the highest.
Financial Impact:A firm, fixed price of $692,892 is proposed.
Alternatives:1. Re-bid 2. Lump the demolition work in with the general
contract for library construction
Recommendation:Approve Proposal from J & B Construction & Services, Inc.
to Demolish the Candy Factory. Both stated alternatives
would likely negatively impact the project by delaying
construction and increasing construction cost escalation.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
SPLOST 324-05-1120; 202150320
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Business License Fees
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss matter of how it is determined that all businesses pay
a business license fee. (Requested by Commissioner Bowles)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Events at Riverwalk and Augusta Commons
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss events held at Riverwalk and the Augusta Commons.
(Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Increase Alcohol License Fees
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County Code
Section 6-2, Alcoholic Beverages, so as to increase the
application fee, and to increase the alcohol license fees.
Background:As part of the budgetary process, it is proposed that there be
an increase in the alcohol license fees. The fees were last
increased in December 2000.
Analysis:The proposed increase in fees will provide for an additional
10 % in revenue. The proposed fees will be comparable to
the alcohol license fees for Athens, Columbia County,
Columbus, and Savannah.
Financial Impact:The proposed Ordinance amendment will provide for an
estimated $141,283 in additional revenue.
Alternatives:Do not adjust fees.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SECTION 6-2-59
(c) SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION FEE; TO AMEND
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SECTION 6-2-67 (a) SO AS TO INCREASE AND
ESTABLISH ALCOHOL LICENSE FEES; TO PROVIDE AND EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 6-2-59 (c) is hereby amended to increase
and establish application fee by deleting in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the
following, to wit:
(c) Fee. Every such application, excluding renewals and transfers, shall be accompanied
by a non-refundable application fee in the amount of one hundred ten dollars
($110.00), said fee to be paid by certified check, cashier's check or money order
made payable to the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as applicable.
Section 2. Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 6-2-67 (a) is hereby amended to increase
and establish alcohol license fees by deleting in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the
following, to wit:
(a) When due and payable. When a license has been approved and granted, the same
shall be paid for by certified check, cashier's check or money order for the full
amount of the license fee.
Amount. Each applicant shall pay a license fee as set out herein:
(1) Class A: Consumption on premises beer $605
(2) Class B: Retail beer $605
(3) Class C: Consumption on premises wine $605
(4) Class D: Retail wine $605
(5) Class E: Consumption on premises liquor $3,025
(6) Class F: Retail liquor $3,025
(7) Class G: Brewer, Manufacturer of Malt Beverages $605
(8) Class H: Brewpub Operator $605
(9) Wholesale liquor $5,500
(10) Wholesale beer $605
(11) Wholesale wine $120
(12) Sunday sales $1,210
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this _________ day of
______________, 2006.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
By:________________________________________
As its Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Clerk
First Reading: __________________
Second Reading: ________________
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Increase Business License Fees
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Approve amendments to Augusta-Richmond County Code
Section 2-1 Business Tax Certificate, so as to increase the
administrative fee and regulatory fees, to increase the
business tax, and to increase the business tax for
professionals.
Background:As part of the budgetary process, it is proposed that there be
an increase in the business license fees. The fees were last
increased in December 2000.
Analysis:The proposed increase in fees will provide for an additional
10 % in revenue. The proposed fees will be less than the
current business license fees for Athens, Columbia County,
Columbus, and Savannah.
Financial Impact:The proposed Ordinance amendment will provide for an
estimated $198,339 in additional revenue.
Alternatives:Do not adjust fees.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-1-3(a)(b)(c) SO AS
TO INCREASE AND ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY FEE STRUCUTURE;
TO AMEND AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-1-4(b)(2)b SO AS TO INCREASE
AND ESTABLISH THE BUSINESS TAX; TO AMEND AUGUSTA –RICHMOND COUNTY CODE
SECTION 2-1-9(b) SO AS TO INCREASE AND ESTABLISH THE BUSINESS TAX FOR
PROFESSIONALS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, AND IT IS HEREBY
ORDAINED BY AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Augusta-Richmond County Code § 2-1-3(a)(b)(c), is hereby amended by deleting said subsection
in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:
a. A non-prorated, nonrefundable administrative fee of seventy-nine dollars ($80) shall be required on
all businesses and occupation tax accounts for the initial start-up, renewal, or reopening of those
accounts.
b. A regulatory fee will be imposed as provided under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-9 on those applicable
businesses. A regulatory fee may not include an administrative fee.
c. The regulatory fee schedule for persons in occupations and professions shall be as set below, and
may amended from time to time:
Adult Entertainment Establishments $2750.00 per year
Adult Entertainment (live) $110.00 per day
Amusement Parks $550.00 per year
Arcades $275.00 per year
Craft Show Promoters $330.00 per year
Dance Halls $110.00 per year
Entertainment Venue: $275.00 per year
Flea Markets
1 through 10 rental spaces $330.00 per year
ll or more rental spaces $550.00 per year
Fortune Tellers $550.00 per year
Going Out of Business Sales $110.00 per 90 days
(May be renewed for 60 days) $110.00
Massage Therapists $110.00 per year
Second Hand Goods $110.00 per year
Street Vendors $ 39.00 per day
Temporary and Transient Vendors $138.00 per day
Vehicles for Hire (per vehicle)
Wreckers $ 28.00 per year
Taxicabs $ 28.00 per year
Limousines $28.00 per year
Vending Machines (per machine) $ 6.00 per year.
Section 2. Augusta-Richmond County Code § 2-1-4(b) (2) b, is hereby amended by deleting said subsection
in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:
b. The business tax amounts, exclusive of regulatory fees, for the various gross receipt brackets or
ranges by tax class are shown below:
BRACKET GROSS RECEIPTS TAX CLASSES
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 $1 - $30,000 $81 $81 $83 $83 $84 $84
2 $30,001 - $$100,000 $87 $89 $92 $95 $97 $99
3 $100,001 - $200,000 $97 $103 $109 $116 $121 $128
4 $200,001 - $300,000 $109 $119 $130 $140 $149 $160
5 $300,001 - $500,000 $128 $143 $160 $176 $191 $208
6 $500,001 - $750,000 $155 $179 $205 $230 $255 $281
7 $750,001 - $1,000,000 $185 $220 $255 $290 $326 $361
8 $1,000,001 - $2,000,000 $261 $321 $382 $442 $503 $563
9 $2,000,001 - $4,000,000 $442 $563 $684 $805 $926 $1,047
10 $4,000,001 - $6,000,000 $684 $886 $1,087 $1,289 $1,491 $1,692
11 $6,000,001 - $8,000,000 $938 $1,208 $1,491 $1,773 $2,055 $2,338
12 $8,000,001 - $10,000,000 $1,168 $1,531 $1,894 $2,257 $2,620 $2,983
13 $10,000,001 - $12,000,000 $1,410 $1,853 $2,297 $2,741 $3,185 $3,628
14 $12,000,001 - $15,000,000 $1,713 $2,257 $2,802 $3,346 $3,891 $4,435
15 $15,000,001 - $20,000,000 $2,197 $2,902 $3,608 $4,314 $5,019 $5,726
16 $20,000,001 - $30,000,000 $3,104 $4,112 $5,121 $6,129 $7,137 $8,146
17 $30,000,001 - AND OVER $4,314 $5,726 $7,137 $8,549 $9,961 $11,372
Section 3. Augusta-Richmond County Code § 2-1-9(b), is hereby amended by deleting said subsection in its
entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:
b. A fee of three hundred sixty-three dollars ($365) per practitioner who is licensed to provide the
service, such tax to be paid at the practitioner’s office or location; provided, however, that a
practitioner paying according to this paragraph shall not be required to provide information to the
local government relating to the gross receipts of the business or practitioner. The per-practitioner
fee applies to each person in the business who qualifies as a practitioner under the state’s regulatory
guidelines and framework.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Section 5. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this _________ day of ______________, 2006.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
By:________________________________________
As its Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Clerk
First Reading: __________________
Second Reading: ________________
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Massage Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by Michael C. Provenzano for a
Therapeutic Massage and Operators license to be used in
connection with Mikes Massage located at 2704 Peach
Orchard Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application and location.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta
Richmond County Ordinance regulating Therapeutic
Massage.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $175.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Massage Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by Kimberly Wood for a Therapeutic
Massage Operators License to be used in connection with
The Balanced Body located at 2323 Washington Rd. District
7. Super District 10.
Background:Ms Woods has already been approved as a Therapist she is
now opening her own business.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta
Richmond County Ordinance regulating Massage Therapy.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $175.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD
recommends approval.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
PASS CERT SOFTWARE
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Approve Implementation of Para-transit Certification
Software and Mapping Enhancements at Augusta Public
Transit.
Background:Augusta Richmond Transit is planning an addition to their
existing Trapeze-PASS para-transit software scheduling
package that will automatically enable the department to
manage their client certification process, from the initial
request for an application and/or information to final
approval or denial of service, including appeal processes.
This is a capability that is handled currently handled by
office staff using manual processes. The Trapeze-CERT
(CERT) add-on module will allow Augusta Richmond
Transit to capitalize on the data contained within the core
transit system when certifying and re-certifying para-transit
clients. There are numerous advanced functions and features
in CERT that are not offered by PASS alone. With CERT,
the client certification process can be closely monitored.
Interviews and appeals can be tracked and automated notices
of deadlines can be received. CERT provides customized
notification letters to clients and automates the expiration
process. In summary, CERT provides enhanced
manageability of the para-transit certification process from
original application all the way through expiration.
Analysis:Transit currently owns licenses for Trapeze para-transit
management software. The additional functionality provided
by the CERT module will provide for more efficient
management of the para-transit Program operated by the
Transit Department. Some of the benefits of this are: The
CERT software will reduce the amount of time and
paperwork needed to comply with Federal guidelines,
making the office more productive. Implementation will
expedite the application process and help office staff to
maintain current passenger information for citizens that
apply. CERT integrates simply and seamlessly with the
existing Trapeze–PASS software. CERT was designed
specifically as an add-on product to PASS in order to provide
greater functionality of the certification and eligibility
processes. The software ensures full compliance with the
regulations imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). CERT offers enhanced features of security and
detailed tracker logs so that all changes and/or adjustments in
the system can be monitored. CERT is accessible within the
Trapeze -PASS workstation, so there is no need for new
workstations or for additional hardware. There is also no
need for an additional server in order for this module to run –
it will be supporting by the existing Transit server located at
IT. This contract also includes the purchase of the
MAPMAKER program, which will enable Transit to
integrate Augusta’s own internally-maintained maps with the
software rather than paying Trapeze to do the work. Mapping
provides additional capability where verification of address
and vehicle routing is concerned. Augusta’s IT-GIS Division
will manage this process in cooperation with the Transit
Department.
Financial Impact:This project total is $43,550 ($28,750 for the PASS-CERT
Module and $14,800 for the MAPMAKER module). The
PASS-CERT module and MAPMAKER software will be
funded from a Georgia DOT grant and Federal Grant funds.
FTA pays 80% of the cost and GDOT pays 10% of the
capital cost.
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Approve Implementation of Para-transit Certification
Software and Mapping Enhancements at Augusta Public
Transit.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
54609-1205-54-24420
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
8/28/2006 12:30 PM
Phillip Barrett
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss issuance of a license to Phillip Barrett to drive a taxi
cab.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission