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Public Service Committee Meeting Committee Room- 10/27/2008- 12:30 PM
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Motion to approve a contract for Airfield Signage Rehabilitation Project
between Walker & Whiteside, Inc. and Augusta Regional Airport.
Attachments
2. New Application: A. N. 08 - 45: A request by Charles E. Sconyers for an
on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with Half Moon Saloon located at 2510 G. Peach Orchard Rd.
There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9.
Attachments
3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 49: A request by Shawn P. Laws
for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with The Original Tavern located at 3664 Wheeler Rd. District
3. Super District 10.
Attachments
4. Discussion: A request by Kevin Goldsmith for a Sunday Sales license to be
used in connection with Takosushi Restaurant located at 437 Highland Ave.
There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10.
Attachments
5. Discussion: A request by the RCSD for a Hearing to consider the possible
Probation, Suspension or Revocation of the Alcohol Beverage License of
the SoundTrack Supper Club held by Frank Benjamin located at 127 Laney
Walker Blvd. There has been an abundance of incidents, reports and calls to
this location. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
6. Discussion: A request by the RCSD for a Hearing to consider the possible
Probation, Suspension or Revocation of the Occupational Tax Certificate of
Club Platinum located at 1505 North Leg Rd. There was a shooting in the
parking lot on August 15, 2008 as well as other incidents. District 3. Super
District 10.
Attachments
7. Motion to approve the renewal of a six month lease with Georgia Golf Hall
of Fame(GGHF) for operation of the Botanical Gardens.
Attachments
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Airfield Signage Rehabilitation Project
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Caption:Motion to approve a contract for Airfield Signage Rehabilitation Project
between Walker & Whiteside, Inc. and Augusta Regional Airport.
Background:The contract was awarded to Walker & Whiteside, Inc. through the RFP
process.
Analysis:This project will update all the lighted signage on taxiways and runways and
allow for uniformity making it easier for our pilots to navigate these areas.
Financial Impact:This project has been programmed for 95% funding by the FAA, 2.5% by
the GDOT, and 2.5% by the airport - an estimate of $7,057 for the airport
cost.Total cost of the project is $282,286.00. The construction time is
estimated for 160 calendar days.
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve request.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
551 08 1301 5412110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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AGREEMENT
FOR
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
Rehabilitation of Airfield Signage
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of in the year Two
Thousand and Eight, by and between Augusta, Georgia by and through the Augusta Aviation
Commission d/b/a Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field, Instrumentality of Augusta, Georgia
("Owner"), and Walker & Whiteside, Inc. ("Contractor").
WI'TNESSE-TH: That the Owner and the Contractor, for the consideration hereinafter named, agree
as follows:
ARTICLE 1. The Contractor agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor
necessary and to perform all of the work entitled Rehabilitation of Airfield Signage prepared by
Campbell & Paris Engineers (contract, specifications and drawings dated March 2008), 313 Wingo
Way, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the
Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 2. The Contractor agrees that the work under this Contract will be commenced within 10
calendar days after receipt of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor that the Contractor is
authorized to proceed, and that the entire work under this Contract will be completed not later than the
specified calendar days after the date of such notice to proceed, subject to adjustment as provided in
the specifications. The Contractor further agrees that the amount of "Liquidated Damages" stipulated in
the specifications and stated below for failure to complete the contract in the allotted time shall be
$500.00 for each calendar day after the number of days specified for completion of each milestone as
stated in the specifications or as modified by Change Order, until the date of final acceptance by the
Engineer. The total contract time and specific milestones are established in Section 20 of the
specifications.
ARTICLE 3. The Owner agrees to pay the Contractor for the performance of the Contract the
amount of Two Hundred Eighty Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and No Cents
($282,286.00) subject to additions and deductions as provided in the specifications.
Subject to satisfactory completion of work performed, payments on account thereof shall be made
as follows:
a. On or about the 15th of each month, 90 percent of the value proportionate to the amount of
the contract, of materials on the ground to be incorporated in the work and labor and materials
incorporated in the work up to and including the last day of the previous month, as approved by the
Engineer, less the aggregate of previous payments.
b. Upon substantial completion of the entire work, a sum sufficient to increase the total
payments to 95 percent of the Contract Price.
c. Within 30 days after the date of the final acceptance of the work, the balance due under the
Contract.
ARTICLE 4. The Owner and the Contractor hereby agree that the General Provisions, General
Requirements, Special Provisions, hereinafter called the Specifications and the Drawings are as fully a
part of the Contract as if hereto attached or herein repeated.
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AGREEMENT
Additionally, the following specific items shall be considered a part of the Contract Documents by
reference when appropriately executed.
17 100% Labor and Materials Payment Bond
100% Performance Bond
The Certificate of Insurance (as described in Section 70 of the Contract Specifications)
17 The Contractor's completed Proposal form dated May 21, 2008.
The Owner and the Contractor, for themselves, their successors, executors, administrators, and
assigns hereby agree to the full performance of the covenants herein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THEY HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT THE DAY AND YEAR
FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN:
SPONSOR: AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
BY David S. Copenhaver, Mayor Date
Attest: Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission Date
SPONSOR: MMISSION, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
CONTRACTOR: WALKER 8 WHITESIDE. INC.
Witness Date
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Bond No. PRF8883699
PERFORhWhtGE BQNb (1 00%)
Walker 8 Wh~teside, Inc
KNOW ALL V,EN BY TH=E PRESENTS, rhai wa,.,P.O. Box 5777. Gceenville. SC 29606, as Pfncipal, anr!
F~del~ty and Deposit Company of Maryland, P.0 Box 1227, Baltimore, MD 21283 s~.~*, ;iEenspd to do puGness in
State of Wrgia, am held and Rwbacnd unb the tlTY OF AUGUSTA, GEORGlA as OM'lgee, hereinafter
cakd *, e OWbS. n 'Sre sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Two Thousand
Two Hundred Eighty-six Dollars 8 Noll00---------- , ($ 282,286.00-----I, for m:
whkh sum wall and mty be made, we bifd ouWss. our heirs, execuh adnlnimfs. and sucressan,
johtly arrddave~alb fmly by these pseserlb
'he ccMlbon ~i &4s oWigatnn 1s such, as whereas the PA%dpal entered into a certain contmc?, he>%
st%chad. wlb the Owner, dated 20, fw Improvenents to AUGUSTA
REGIONAL AIRPORT AT BUSH =El: C8P Pmjed 072.341.
NGW, THEREFORE, if the Prlncrpal sheU wfl and bly pertorm and krMB a4 the undertekfnw, cOr&mnis.
toms, condjtim and agerrmts of said conbaff du* 3's G@d 55Mh of said corn ad any WhfSicns
Wrmf that my be gnnted by the Owner, wltn or wltholrt nntistjce to the Surety, end during the lif% ;rf any
guaran?? requ~md under Uw me, and shall aM.wU md hly pScrrn a,?d fulfill dl me undemPhgs,
wve~ants terms, omlitions ad agr-nts of: any end all duty aummd rnodhbitions af mM eontmZtM
may hersaw be made, except that ,m change wig b made which in- the mnm prlce more
that? fWCq mRt ln exrm of h original eon- price wtbut oath? b Be Sum@. Men this obligatlan ta
be void, othzrwlse a remain in fuU force and e&d.
LVhenewr Pfindpal sirsll be, a?d decbred by Ownerto k h default uMwthc Cbntracl, the Owner kGng
prtcmd Dnnefs obigalions thmunW, the Sum may pm@y remedy Re dMuk or shall pmptly:
:1) Complerts! me htmd in aecMdance wtth b bm and cmditlons, or
fi) Obtain a bid 07 bii WcompMng th Cosctsad in accmdm with 'bs t8?'ms and rsandklma. and upan
de=rrri~naiiorl by Sumty d the twt mqmnsiMa Mdet, or, if the Owrlw eledit; upon determl&;7 by me
0~e: and the Surety joinby of the best responsible bkkbr. amngc for a mW between wr& bidder and
Owner, and make avdhbh as Work prqrrurses (eWn Wougn there should be a defaull w a succession d
ceFs ~tts cn*; the ran- or me'& of mrnpllion anawd under this paqfaph) syffidanZ?urrds to pay
!fir cst cf csrnpkth less the 4a;snce of the co- price; but nu ucecding. including other cwts and
za~inages for %bid the Surety may be liable hereundw, the amount set fcm In me Brst pmgraph her&. The
ten 'Zalance of me contract pne". as used in this paragrtrph, shal[ mean the total mount papkle by (hMler
:s Pitxip! mder the Ccnaact afid any arrerldmsts tfimto I- the amount pfqxrty paid by Owner to
?fintipal
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Alcohl License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 08 - 45: A request by Charles E. Sconyers for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with Half Moon Saloon located at 2510 G. Peach Orchard Rd. There will be
Dance. District 2. 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 $2775.50
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 08 - 49: A request by Shawn P. Laws
for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with The Original Tavern located at 3664 Wheeler Rd. District
3. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Vic Raley.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro - rated fee of $2117.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by Kevin Goldsmith for a Sunday Sales license to be
used in connection with Takosushi Restaurant located at 437 Highland Ave.
There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This location is a restaurant with an alcohol license.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay fee of $1210.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Alcohol License Hearing
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by the RCSD for a Hearing to consider the possible
Probation, Suspension or Revocation of the Alcohol Beverage License of
the SoundTrack Supper Club held by Frank Benjamin located at 127 Laney
Walker Blvd. There has been an abundance of incidents, reports and calls to
this location. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:The location has had several shootings this year.
Analysis:Due to the number of incidents at the location it warrants a look by the
Commission.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends Probation. The RCSD recommends
Probation.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Business License Hearing
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by the RCSD for a Hearing to consider the possible
Probation, Suspension or Revocation of the Occupational Tax Certificate of
Club Platinum located at 1505 North Leg Rd. There was a shooting in the
parking lot on August 15, 2008 as well as other incidents. District 3. Super
District 10.
Background:This location was placed on probation in March of 2008.
Analysis:Due to the number of incidents in the last few months this location warrants
a look by the Commission.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections & the RCSD recommends that some action be taken
Probation, Suspension Or Revocation.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law.
Administrator.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/27/2008 12:30 PM
Renewal of lease
Department:Recreation and Parks
Caption:Motion to approve the renewal of a six month lease with Georgia Golf Hall
of Fame(GGHF) for operation of the Botanical Gardens.
Background:The GGHF closed the gardens in July, 2007 and the property was
abandoned for several months, leaving the gardens without maintenance
and upkeep. The Augusta Commission approved the original six month
lease in November, 2007 and was renewed for an additional six months in
April, 2008 for the purpose of maintaining and opening the gardens to the
public.
Analysis:The lease has enabled Augusta to maintain and operate the Botanical
Gardens for our citizens. Since January, over 20,000 visitors have enjoyed
the gardens, and along with dedicated staff from the Recreation and Parks
Department, hundreds of volunteers have contributed to improving the
gardens while keeping the operating cost to a minimum.
Financial Impact:Annual budget for Botanical Gardens: $77,500
Alternatives:1. Not to approve, leaving the property subject to falling into disrepair as
before. 2. To approve
Recommendation:#2 to approve
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Budgeted thru end of year(2008)- 101061613
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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