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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-11-Meeting Agenda Public Service Committee Meeting Committee Room- 8/11/2008- 12:30 PM PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve additional funding for diesel fuel in the amount of $335,000. Attachments 2. New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 35: A request by Swany Soonhwa Lee for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Sunoco Walton Way located at 2013 Walton Way. District 3. Super District 10. Attachments 3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 36: A request by Babulal Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Om Sai Foodmart, LLC DBA Aggies Convenience Store located at 3040 Meadowbrook Dr. District 5. Super District 9. Attachments 4. New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 37: A request by Prakafh V. Bhatt for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Shanti Enterprises , Inc. located at 1502 Central Ave. District 2. Super District 9. Attachments 5. Motion to approve a contract for construction of an eight (8) court tennis complex at Diamond Lakes Park to Garnto & Gearig Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $713,514.36. Attachments 6. Discuss the set up/organization of the Christmas Light Up Spectacular as a Downtown Development Authority event. Attachments 7. Presentation by Mr. Lafeyette Swygart, Jr. regarding improvements to the Richmond County Code Enforcement Policy. Attachments www.augustaga.gov Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Additional Funding For Diesel Fuel Department:Augusta Public Transit Caption:Motion to approve additional funding for diesel fuel in the amount of $335,000. Background:In the 2008 budget, $325,070 was allocated for diesel. As of July 28, 2008, $348,248 has been spent. On July 12, 2008, $52,130 was transferred into the diesel account for a total of $377,200. At present, there is a balance of $28,952. Analysis:Fuel prices have increased by 57% from January to July of this year. On January 9, 2008, Augusta Public Transit paid $2.6858/gal for fuel and on July 14, 2008 the price of fuel was $4.2108/gal. Based on average gallons of fuel used each day and the number of workdays remaining in the year, it is estimated to require $335,000 of additional funding, based the current price remaining in effect. Financial Impact:There are no additional funds to transfer in Augusta Public Transit’s budget at the present time. Alternatives:1. Reduce service. 2. Approve request for additional funding. Recommendation:Approve the motion. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 1 Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 35: A request by Swany Soonhwa Lee for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Sunoco Walton Way located at 2013 Walton Way. District 3. Super District 10. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Biren 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 $605.00. 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 Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 2 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 36: A request by Babulal Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Om Sai Foodmart, LLC DBA Aggies Convenience Store located at 3040 Meadowbrook Dr. District 5. Super District 9. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Fulgani 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 $605.00. 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 Cover Memo Item # 3 Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 3 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 37: A request by Prakafh V. Bhatt for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Shanti Enterprises , Inc. located at 1502 Central Ave. District 2. Super District 9. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Christina Park. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro rated fee of $605.00. 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 Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 4 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Diamond Lakes Tennis Complex Department:Tom F. Beck, Director, Recreation and Parks Department Caption:Motion to approve a contract for construction of an eight (8) court tennis complex at Diamond Lakes Park to Garnto & Gearig Brothers Construction, LLC in the amount of $713,514.36. Background:Funding has been approved since SPLOST Phase III for the development of a regional park known as Diamond Lakes. This phase of development includes phase 1 of a tennis complex as an element of the approved overall master plan for this park. Analysis:A total of twelve (12) contractors participated in a mandatory pre-bid conference held on this project. Bids were received from five contractors. The lowest responsive bidder whom met specifications was Garnto & Gearig Brothers Construction. Upon review by staff and our consultants, Cranston Engineering, we are recommending an award of the base bid which includes four(4) new tennis courts along with add alternates 1 & 2 which would add four(4) additional courts and paved parking for this complex. Financial Impact:Funding sources have been identified and are in place to make an award of bid for $713,514.36. Alternatives:1. To approve an award of Bid Item 08-148 to Garnto & Gearig Brothers Construction for $713,514.36. 2. Move no action thus delaying the construction of a tennis facility at the Diamond Lakes Regional Park. Recommendation:1. To approve. Funds are Cover Memo Item # 5 Available in the Following Accounts: 325061110 - 206065007 272061474 - 507272001 325000000 - 3611110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 5 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 5 Attachment number 2 Page 1 of 4 Item # 5 Attachment number 2 Page 2 of 4 Item # 5 Attachment number 2 Page 3 of 4 Item # 5 Attachment number 2 Page 4 of 4 Item # 5 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Downtown Development Authority Christmas Light Up Spectacular Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Discuss the set up/organization of the Christmas Light Up Spectacular as a Downtown Development Authority event. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 6 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 6 Public Service Committee Meeting 8/11/2008 12:30 PM Lafeyette Swygart Jr. Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Presentation by Mr. Lafeyette Swygart, Jr. regarding improvements to the Richmond County Code Enforcement Policy. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 7