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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.
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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:
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Item # 1
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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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
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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
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Item # 3
Attachment number 1
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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
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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
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Item # 5
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
325061110 - 206065007 272061474 - 507272001 325000000
- 3611110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Item # 5
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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
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Attachment number 1
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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
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