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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 83: A request by Nirav K. Shah for
a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Tara
Food Mart located at 2940 Inwood Dr. District 5. Super District 9.
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2. New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 84: A request by Chae Pak for a
retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Smart
Grocery located at 3221 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. Super District 10.
Attachments
3. New Application: A. N. 09 - 85: A request by Christopher C. King for an
on premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Sweet Lou's located at 12931/2 Broad St. District 1. Super District 9.
Attachments
4. New Ownership Application: 09 - 86: A request by Sikander Z. Memon for
a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Lucky
Trip Convenience Store located at 2260 Lumpkin Rd. District 6. Super
District 10.
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5. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the August, Ga. Code Title
Six Sections 6-6-45 and 6-6-46 relating to "License to Operate Arcades",
and "Amusement Game Permit" so as to establish distance requirements for
coin operated amusement machines; to repeal all code sections and
ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinances in conflict herewith;
to provide an effective date and of other purposes.
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6. Discuss Aquaduct Park. (Requested by Commissioner Brigham)
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7. Motion to approve a twenty four month lease for golf carts for Augusta
Municipal Golf Course with EZGO Textron, Inc.
Attachments
8. Motion to approve the contract with Hall Marketing as the airport
Advertising Agency of choice.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 83: A request by Nirav K. Shah for
a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Tara
Food Mart located at 2940 Inwood Dr. District 5. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Falguni 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
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Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 84: A request by Chae Pak for a
retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Smart
Grocery located at 3221 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Ana K. Bae.
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
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Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 09 - 85: A request by Christopher C. King for an on
premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Sweet Lou's located at 12931/2 Broad 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 $605.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: 09 - 86: A request by Sikander Z. Memon for
a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Lucky
Trip Convenience Store located at 2260 Lumpkin Rd. District 6. Super
District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Olanipekun
Taiwo.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $650.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends
approval.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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An Ordinance To Amend the Augusta, GA Code Relating To License To Operate Arcades and Amusement Game
Permit
Department:Law Department
Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the August, Ga. Code Title
Six Sections 6-6-45 and 6-6-46 relating to "License to Operate Arcades",
and "Amusement Game Permit" so as to establish distance requirements for
coin operated amusement machines; to repeal all code sections and
ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinances in conflict herewith; to
provide an effective date and of other purposes.
Background:Augusta-Richmond County desires to update and amend the Code as it
relates to license to operate arcades and amusement game permits.
Analysis:This Ordinance would amend the Augusta, GA. Code Sections 6-6-45 and
6-6-46 by repealing them in their entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof
"Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B" attached hereto. These ordinances more clearly
set forth spacing requirements for coin operated amusement machines.
Financial Impact:No immediate financial impact is anticipated.
Alternatives:Deny the Motion
Recommendation:Approve the Motion
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE TITLE SIX
SECTIONS 6-6-45 AND 6-6-46 RELATING TO LICENSE TO OPERATE
ARCADES AND AMUSEMENT GAME PERMIT; TO REPEAL ALL
CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE
SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO
PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Augusta-Richmond County desires to update and amend the Code as
related to license to operate arcades and amusement game permit;
THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Augusta, Ga. Code Section 6-6-45 as set forth in the Augusta, Ga.
Code, re-adopted July 10, 2007, is hereby amended by striking this section in its
entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Code Section 6-6-45, restated as set forth
in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. Augusta, Ga. Code Section 6-6-46 as set forth in the Augusta, Ga.
Code, re-adopted July 10, 2007, is hereby amended by striking this section in its
entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Code Section 6-6-46, restated as set forth
in “Exhibit B” hereto.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in
accordance with applicable laws.
SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and Department of License
and Inspections Policies and Procedures in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this _____ day of June, 2009.
___________________________
David S. Copenhaver
As its Mayor
Attest:
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Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Seal:
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission on_________________, 2009 and that such Ordinance has not been
modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies
that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was approved and
adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: ______________________
First Reading ______________________
Second Reading ______________________
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Exhibit A
Sec. 6-6-45. License to operate arcades.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Bona fide coin-operated amusement machine means the same as this term is
defined in O.C.G.A. § 48-17-1(2) and any applicable state regulations;
(2) Location. A business in Augusta-Richmond County which has been issued a
valid business tax certificate;
(3) Arcade. “Arcade” means any location where three or more bona fide coin-
operated amusement machines are operated which permit non-cash redemption
as provided in O.C.G.A. §16-12-35, or a location where ten or more bona fide
coin-operated amusement machines are located, whether or not non-cash
redemption for any machine is allowed.
(4) License. A license issued by the city of Augusta, Richmond County or
Augusta-Richmond County to operate an arcade.
(b) Distance requirements - Plat required. Every application for a license to
operate an arcade in Augusta shall be verified by a plat prepared by a licensed
Georgia surveyor or civil engineer, showing the distance for the proposed
business, as hereafter provided.
(1) No license for the operation of an arcade shall be issued for any location:
i. Within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet of the property
line of a private residential dwelling;
ii. Within one thousand (1,000) feet of the property line of any public
library or branch of any public library;
iii. Within one thousand (1,000) feet from the property line of any
church, shrine, chapel of a mortuary or other place used exclusively
for religious purposes;
iv. Within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet of the property
line of any school or college campus. The schools and colleges
referred to herein shall include only such public, private, or church-
supported schools which teach the subjects commonly taught in the
common schools and colleges of this state, and shall not include
private schools or colleges wherein a specialized subject such as law,
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stenography, business, music, art, vocational occupations, and other
special subjects are taught;
v. within one thousand (1,000) feet of a regular stop where a school bus
for the transportation of school children in the public schools of
Richmond County shall board or discharge passengers;
vi. Within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet of any other use
regulated under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of Richmond
County or the Augusta-Richmond County Code; or
vii. Where the proposed location is one and one-half (1½) miles or less
from an existing location for which the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission has issued an arcade license.
(2) The distance requirements set out about shall apply in any and all directions
from the property lines of the proposed location, as measured in a straight line.
The plat shall accompany and be made a part of the application for such license.
(3) In determining whether or not a license applied for hereunder shall be granted,
renewed, transferred or issued to a new location, in addition to all the provisions of
this section, the following shall be considered in the public interest and welfare:
(i) Reputation, character. The applicant’s reputation, character, trade and
business associations or past business ventures, mental and physical
capacity to conduct this business.
(ii) Previous violations of Augusta-Richmond County Code. If the
applicant is a previous holder of an arcade license, whether or not he
has violated any law, regulation or ordinance relating to such
business.
(iii) Manner of conducting prior arcade business. If the applicant is a
previous holder of an arcade license, the manner in which he
conducted the business there under, especially as to the necessity for
unusual policy observation and inspection in order to prevent the
violation of any law, regulation or ordinance relating to such business.
(iv) Location. The location for which the license is sought, as to traffic
congestion, general character of neighborhood, and the effect such an
establishment would have on the adjacent and surrounding property
values.
(v) Number of licenses in trading area. The number of license already
granted for similar business in the trading area of the place for which
the license is sought.
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(vi) Previous revocation of license. If the applicant is a person whose
license issued under the police powers of any governing authority has
been previously suspended or revoked or who has previously had an
arcade license suspended or revoked.
(vii) Payment of taxes and other charges. If the applicant and business are
not delinquent in the payment of any local taxes or other fees or
charges.
(viii) Congregation of minors. Any circumstances which may cause minors
to congregate in the vicinity of the proposed location even if the
location meets the distance requirement under section 6-6-45(b)
herein.
(ix) Prior incidents. Evidence that a substantial number of incidents
requiring police intervention have occurred within the immediate area
during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of
application.
(x) Previous denial or revocation. The denial of an application, or the
revocation of a license, occurring within the preceding twelve (12)
months, which was based on the qualifications of the proposed
location.
(xi) Renewal. 1. All licenses granted hereunder are privilege licenses and
shall expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees who desire to
renew their licenses shall file an application therefor, together with the
requisite fee with the License and Inspection Department for
such renewal upon forms approved by the Director of License and
Inspection, on or before December 1 of each year.
(2) All licenses to be renewed for the subsequent calendar year shall be
submitted by the License and Inspection Department to the Commission for
approval no later than December 15 of each year. Any licenses that have
been placed on probation, suspension or have been revoked by the
commission during the year shall be submitted on a separate list by the
License and Inspection Department for review and consideration for
approval.
(3) No license shall be grandfathered as to any provision of this section.
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(c) Individuals not eligible for license. The following individuals are not eligible
for an arcade license.
(1) A person or persons or any of the officers and directors who have been
convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction. A conviction, for purposes of this
paragraph, includes a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere.
(2) A person or persons or any of the officers and directors who have been
convicted of a non-felonious crime of moral turpitude, lottery, or illegal
possession and sale of narcotics or liquors within the five (5) years
preceding the filing of the application. A conviction, for purposes of this
paragraph, includes a guilty plea or a plea of nolo contendere.
(3) A person whose license to operate an arcade has been revoked for cause in
any state or territory of the United States within the ten (10) years preceding
the filing of the application.
(4) A person who has knowingly falsified information or made any material
misrepresentation on the application for a license under this Ordinance or
any application under the predecessor Ordinance for Richmond County or
the City of Augusta submitted within the ten (10) years preceding the filing
of the application.
(5) Should any such applicant, partner or officer or director of any applicant
entity, after a license has been granted, by convicted or plead guilty or nolo
contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude, or to the violation of any
laws of the State of Georgia regulating gambling or the lottery laws, said
license shall be subject after hearing to immediate suspension or revocation.
(d) Proper zoning required. No license shall be issued for the operation of an
arcade unless the license holder’s place of business is located in an area within
Augusta-Richmond County that is properly zoned.
(e) Business Tax Certificate required. Any person, firm or corporation who
owns, operates or does business in the unincorporated area of the county as an
arcade is required to obtain a business tax certificate in accordance with the
Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(f) Regulatory fee. Any person, firm or corporation who owns bona fide coin-
operated amusement machines and place the machines in a arcade operating in the
unincorporated area of Augusta-Richmond County is required to pay such
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regulatory fee as provided in section 2-1-3(c) of the Augusta-Richmond County
Code.
(g) Application for license. All applicants for a license to operate an arcade
shall give notice of their intention to make such application by advertisement in the
form prescribed by the county license inspector. Advertising as referred to in this
section means there shall be a sign posted thirty (30) days prior to the hearing of
the application in a prominent position on the property (front window where it can
be read from the road); also, all new business tax certificate applicants shall be
required to advertise three (3) times in the legal gazette (Augusta Chronicle) before
applications are heard by the county commission. Advertising in the newspaper
shall be during the thirty-day period prior to the hearing of the application by the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Before the application is presented to
the Commission Counsel, the applicant shall furnish proof that the advertisement
has been completed as required hereinabove.
(h) Right of suspension by License & Inspection Department. The License &
Inspection Department shall have the right to suspend any license issued under this
article whenever a person, firm or corporation doing business shall deviate from
the normal operation for which the business tax certificate was obtained or fails in
performance to meet the required regulations and code set forth by the License &
Inspection Department, sheriff’s department or health department; or violates any
law or ordinance of the United States, or the state or Augusta-Richmond County, in
pursuance of such business conducted under such license; or when it shall be
proven before the License & Inspection Department that there is a violation of a
nuisance law; or when the health, morals, interests and convenience of the public
demand the suspension of such license. The License & Inspection Department
shall report the suspension of such license to the next regular or called meeting of
the Augusta-Richmond County Commission; then the license shall be suspended,
placed on probation or permanently revoked, or otherwise it shall be restored and
remain in full force.
(i) Cost of arcade license. The cost of the arcade license is one hundred dollars
($100.00) and must be submitted at the time that the application and other
documentation is submitted to the local government officials.
(j) Penalty for violation of article. All persons, firms or corporations failing to
comply with the mandatory provisions of this article or doing any act prohibited in
this article shall be guilty of an offense, and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and
conviction, shall be as provided in section 1-6-1 of this Code.
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(Ord. No. 6279, § 1, 6-20-00; Ord. No. 6365, § 1, 4-17-01)
Sec. 6-6-45 License to operate arcades.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Bona fide coin-operated amusement machine means the same as this
term is defined in O.C.G.A. § 48-17-1(2) and any applicable state
regulations and of this code.
(2) Location. The physical location of a business in Augusta-Richmond
County which has been issued a valid business tax certificate;
(3) Arcade. “Arcade” means any location where three (3) or more bona
fide coin-operated amusement machines are operated which permit non-cash
redemption as provided in O.C.G.A. § 16-12-35, or a location where ten (10) or
more bona fide coin-operated amusement machines are located, whether or not
non-cash redemption for any machine is allowed. Coin operated amusement
machines shall be placed at least two (2) feet apart and have four (4) feet of free
space in front of the machine separate and apart from walking aisles.
(4) License. A license issued by Augusta-Richmond County to operate an
arcade.
(5) Hours of Operation: All amusement devices within the premises shall
be visible to and supervised by an adult attendant who shall be present at all times
when any amusement device is being operated. During the normal school year,
persons under the age of eighteen (18) shall not be allowed to operate amusement
devices Monday through Friday, except legal school holidays, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., unless accompanied by an authorized agent of the
school district or such person’s parent or guardian. It shall be the responsibility of
the adult attendant to enforce this regulation. The operator shall prominently
display the hours of permitted operation.
(b) Distance requirements – Plat required. Every application for a license to
operate an arcade in Augusta-Richmond County shall be verified by a plat
prepared by a licensed Georgia surveyor or civil engineer, showing the distance for
the proposed business, as hereafter provided.
(1) No license for the operation of an arcade shall be issued for any location:
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i. Within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet of the property
line of any school or college campus. The schools and colleges
referred to herein shall include only such public, private, or church-
supported schools which teach the subjects commonly taught in the
common schools and colleges of this state, and shall not include
private schools or colleges wherein a specialized subject such as law,
stenography, business, music, art, vocational occupations, and other
special subjects are taught; or
ii. Within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet of any similar
use regulated under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
Richmond County or the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(2) The distance requirements set out above shall apply in any and all directions
from the property lines of the proposed location, as measured in a straight line.
The plat shall accompany and be made a part of the application for such license.
(3) In determining whether or not a license applied for hereunder shall be granted,
renewed, transferred or issued to a new location, in addition to all the provisions of
this section, the following shall be considered in the public interest and welfare:
(i) Reputation, character. The applicant’s reputation, character, trade and
business associations or past business ventures, mental and physical
capacity to conduct this business.
(ii) Previous violations of Augusta-Richmond County Code. If the
applicant is a previous holder of an arcade license, whether or not he
has violated any law, regulation or ordinance relating to such
business.
(iii) Manner of conducting prior arcade business. If the applicant is a
previous holder of an arcade license, the manner in which he
conducted the business there under, especially as to the necessity for
unusual policy observation and inspection in order to prevent the
violation of any law, regulation or ordinance relating to such business.
(iv) Location. The location for which the license is sought, as to traffic
congestion, general character of neighborhood, and the effect such an
establishment would have on the adjacent and surrounding property
values.
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(v) Number of licenses in trading area. The number of license already
granted for similar business in the trading area of the place for which
the license is sought.
(vi) Previous revocation of license. If the applicant is a person whose
license issued under the police powers of any governing authority has
been previously suspended or revoked or who has previously had an
arcade license suspended or revoked.
(vii) Payment of taxes and other charges. If the applicant and business are
not delinquent in the payment of any local taxes or other fees or
charges.
(viii) Congregation of minors. Any circumstances which may cause minors
to congregate in the vicinity of the proposed location even if the
location meets the distance requirements under section 6-6-45(b)
herein.
(ix) Prior incidents. Evidence that a substantial number of incidents
requiring police intervention have occurred within the immediate area
during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of
application.
(x) Previous denial or revocation. The denial of an application, or the
revocation of a license, occurring within the preceding twelve (12)
months, which was based on the qualifications of the proposed
location.
(xi) Renewal.
1. All licenses granted hereunder are privilege licenses and
shall expire on December 31 of each year. Licensees who desire to
renew their licenses therefore shall file an application, together with
the requisite fee with the License and Inspection Department for
such renewal upon forms approved by the Director of License and
Inspection, on or before December 1 of each year.
2. All licenses to be renewed for the subsequent calendar year shall be
submitted by the License and Inspection Department to the
Commission for approval no later than December 15 of each year.
Any licenses that have been placed on probation, suspension or
have been revoked by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission
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during the year shall be submitted on a separate list by the License
and Inspection Department for review and consideration for approval.
3. No license shall be grandfathered as to any provision of this
section.
(c) Individuals not eligible for license. The following individuals are not eligible
for an arcade license.
(1) A person or persons or any of the officers and directors who have
been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction. A conviction, for purposes of
this paragraph, includes a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere.
(2) A person or persons or any of the officers and directors who have
been convicted of a non-felonious crime of moral turpitude, lottery, or illegal
possession and sale of narcotics or liquors within the five (5) years
preceding the filing of the application. A conviction, for purposes of this
paragraph, includes a guilty plea or a plea of nolo contendere.
(3) A person whose license to operate an arcade has been revoked for
cause in any state or territory of the United States within the ten (10) years
preceding the filing of the application.
(4) A person who has knowingly falsified information or made any
material misrepresentation on the application for a license under this
Ordinance.
(5) Should any such applicant, partner or officer or director of any
applicant entity, after a license has been granted, be convicted or plead
guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving moral turpitude, or to the
violation of any laws of the State of Georgia regulating gambling or the
lottery laws, said license shall be subject to immediate suspension or
revocation as set forth in sub part (h) of this code section.
(d) Proper zoning required. No license shall be issued for the operation of an
arcade unless the license holder’s place of business is located in an area within
Augusta-Richmond County that is properly zoned.
(e) Business Tax Certificate required. Any person, firm or corporation who
owns, operates or does business in Augusta-Richmond County as an arcade is
required to obtain a business tax certificate in accordance with the Augusta-
Richmond County Code.
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(f) Regulatory fee. Any person, firm or corporation who owns bona fide coin-
operated amusement machines and places the machines in a arcade operating in
Augusta-Richmond County is required to pay such regulatory fee as provided in
section 2-1-3(c) of the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(g) Application for license. All applicants for a license to operate an arcade
shall give notice of their intention to make such application by advertisement in the
form prescribed by the License and Inspection Department. Advertising as
referred to in this section means there shall be a sign posted thirty (30) days prior
to the hearing of the application in a prominent position on the property (front
window where it can be read from the road); also, all new business tax certificate
applicants shall be required to advertise three (3) times in the legal gazette
(Augusta Chronicle) before applications are heard by the Augusta-Richmond
County Commission. Advertising in the newspaper shall be during the thirty-day
period prior to the hearing of the application by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission. Before the application is presented to the Commission, the applicant
shall furnish proof that the advertisement has been completed as required
hereinabove.
(h) Suspension, Probation and Revocation. The License & Inspection
Department shall have the right to suspend any license issued under this article
whenever a person, firm or corporation doing business shall deviate from the
normal operation for which the business tax certificate was obtained or fails in
performance to meet the required regulations and code set forth by the License &
Inspection Department, sheriff’s department or health department; or violates any
law or ordinance of the United States, or the state or Augusta-Richmond County, in
pursuance of such business conducted under such license; or when it shall be
proven before the License & Inspection Department that there is a violation of a
nuisance law; or when the health, morals, interests and convenience of the public
demand the suspension of such license. The License & Inspection Department
shall report the suspension of such license to the next regular or called meeting of
the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. The Commission make a
determination regarding whether the license shall be suspended, placed on
probation or permanently revoked, or otherwise it shall be restored and remain in
full force.
(i) Cost of arcade license. The cost of the arcade license is one hundred dollars
($100.00) and must be submitted at the time that the application and other
documentation is submitted to the local government officials.
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(j) Penalty for violation of article. All persons, firms or corporations failing to
comply with the mandatory provisions of this article or doing any act prohibited in
this article shall be guilty of an offense, and, upon trial as a misdemeanor and
conviction, shall be as provided in section 1-6-1 of this Code.
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Exhibit B
Sec. 6-6-46. Amusement game permit.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Bona fide coin-operated amusement machine means the same as this term is
defined in O.C.G.A. § 48-17-1(2);
(2) Location. A business in Augusta-Richmond County which has been issued a
valid business tax certificate;
(3) Machine owner. Any person, firm or corporation which owns a bona fide
coin-operated amusement machine: and
(4) Permit. An Amusement Game Permit issued pursuant to this article.
(b) Amusement game permit required. Any machine owner who desires to place
one or more bona fide coin-operated amusement machines in a location shall
complete and mail a Registration for Amusement Game Permit accompanied by a
twenty-five dollars ($25.00) fee to the Augusta-Richmond County License &
Inspection Department which shall issue a permit to the machine owner for that
location.
(c) Purpose of servicing a permit. The purpose of securing a permit is to provide a
record of machine owners who owe bona fide coin-operated amusement machines
and have placed those machines in a business in Augusta-Richmond County.
(d) Failure to apply for permit. The failure of a machine owner to apply for a
permit under this article shall result in a fine of fifty dollar ($50.00).
(e) Affect on machine owner’s other statutory duties. This article applies
independently from and has no affect on other statutory obligations of an
amusement machine owner within this Code.
Sec. 6-6-46. Amusement game permit.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Bona fide coin-operated amusement machine means the same as this term is
defined in O.C.G.A. § 48-17-1(2) and any applicable state regulations and of
this code;
(2) Location. The physical location of a business in Augusta-Richmond County
which has been issued a valid business tax certificate;
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(3) Machine owner. Any person, firm or corporation which owns a bona fide coin
operated amusement machine; and
(4) Permit. An Amusement Game Permit issued pursuant to this article.
(a) Purpose of securing a permit. The purpose of securing a permit is to
provide a record of machine owners who own bona fide coin-operated
amusement machines and have placed those machines in a business in
Augusta-Richmond County.
(b) Failure to apply for permit. The failure of a machine owner to apply for a
permit under this article before making a covered machine available to the
public shall result in a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(c) Affect on machine owner’s other statutory duties. This article applies
independently from and has no affect on other statutory obligations of an
amusement machine owner within this Code.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
6/29/2009 12:30 PM
Aquaduct Park
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss Aquaduct Park. (Requested by Commissioner Brigham)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 6
Public Service Committee Meeting
6/29/2009 12:30 PM
Golf Cart lease
Department:Recreation and Parks
Caption:Motion to approve a twenty four month lease for golf carts for Augusta
Municipal Golf Course with EZGO Textron, Inc.
Background:The Augusta Procurement Dept. issued bids(#09-113A) for the lease of 50
golf carts used to rent to players at the course. Two bidders responded,
EZGO and Club Car, and EZGO was deemed the only compliant bidder in
the amount of $3,607/month, or $43,284/year. Rentals of golf carts brought
in over $158,000 in revenue in 2008.
Analysis:The bid from EZGO met all specifications.
Financial Impact:Annual lease payments will total $43,284, or $86,568 over the 24 month
period.
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:To approve
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
6/29/2009 12:30 PM
Hall Marketing Contract
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Caption:Motion to approve the contract with Hall Marketing as the airport
Advertising Agency of choice.
Background:Hall Marketing Inc, through the RFP process and with the approval of the
Procurement Department, Aviation Commission and Augusta Richmond
County Commission, was selected by the airport as the Advertising Agency
of choice.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:All work will be done will be at the request of the airport and invoiced
accordingly.
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve request.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
551 08 1111 5212999
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Augusta Regional Airport
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALL
MARKETING FOR ADVERTISING AGENCY
FOR THE AUGUSTA REGIONAL AIRPORT
This contract made and entered into this____day of ___________ by and between
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting through the
AUGUSTA AVIATION COMMISSION whose address is 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta
Regional Airport at Bush Field, Augusta, Georgia 30906-9600, hereinafter referred to as the
CLIENT, and HALL MARKETING, INC., hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT.
WHEREAS, the Augusta Aviation Commission (AAC), which operates Augusta
Regional Airport at Bush Field (AGS), desired to retain the services of a full service advertising
agency to provide counsel, to carry out market research, to develop a comprehensive integrated
marketing strategy and to produce a multi-faceted advertising campaign to support the mission of
the Airport and Aviation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Augusta Regional Airport is to serve as the commercial
service Airport for Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area providing a customer friendly
transportation experience. The Airport also facilitates and supports the growth of related industry
to strengthen the economic base located at the Airport; and
WHEREAS, the CLIENT received proposals from several qualified firms in response to
its Request For Qualifications (RFQ); and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposals the CLIENT determined it would be in its
best interest to enter into an agreement with CONSULTANT to provide these services.
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has represented to the CLIENT that it has knowledge
and experience in the CSRA travel and tourism market; knowledge and experience in marketing
Airports or other travel/tourism products; experience in integrated marketing program
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development and implementation; working knowledge and success with consumer branding and
effective advertising; a proven record in facilitation and designing strategic plans and
comprehensive resources in the area of experience, expertise, creative talent and manpower, as
well as the necessary systems.
WHEREAS, on , 2009, the Augusta Richmond County Board of Commissioners
approved the solicitation of these services for the Augusta Regional Airport (hereinafter AGS).
STATEMENT OF CONSIDERATION
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, CONSULTANT and the CLIENT, intending to
be legally bound, do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION I SCOPE OF SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED
1.1 The proposal submitted by CONSULTANT and RFQ 09-055, Advertising Agency are
hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement as if fully set forth herein.
1.2 CONSULTANT is authorized to purchase advertising space, time, services and material.
CONSULTANT understands its authorization shall be subject to the budgets, plans, policies and
terms as approved by CLIENT.
1.3 CONSULTANT may, after receiving written authorization from CLIENT, execute standard
contracts and order forms that are used in the advertising industry to purchase advertising.
1.4 During the term of this Agreement CONSULTANT shall serve as the sole contact source for
all media and upon approval of the CLIENT shall disperse such budgets, as the CLIENT deems
responsible.
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1.5 CONSULTANT may provide integrated marketing program development and
implementation. This program may include, but not be limited to, the development of detailed
annual media plan, public relations campaign, multi media advertising (design, produce, and
buy), web site design and marketing, and direct marketing.
1.6 CONSULTANT may provide CLIENT with facilitation and assistance with strategic plan
creation and implementation.
1.7 CONSULTANT may provide such consultation and creative support in order to reinforce the
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as improvements in fares and/or services.
SECTION II GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1. TERM. The initial term of this agreement will commence upon the date of execution and
will continue in effect for a period of two (2) years. This agreement may be renewed or
extended for three (3) additional one (1) year options upon mutual consent of both parties with
all terms and conditions remaining the same.
2.2 TERMINATION. The CLIENT may cancel this contract any time for breach of
contractual obligations by providing written notice of such cancellation. Should the CLIENT
exercise its right to cancel the contract for such reasons, the cancellation shall become effective
on the date as specified in the notice of cancellation. Furthermore, the CLIENT may terminate
this agreement at any time upon the giving of written notice as follows:
a) In the event that the CONSULTANT fails to discharge any obligations or
remedy any default or breach under this agreement for a period continuing more
than thirty (30) days after the providing written notice specifying such failure or
default and that such failure or default continues to exist as of the date upon
which such notice so terminating this agreement is given; or
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b) In the event that the CONSULTANT makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, or commences or has commenced against it any proceeding in
bankruptcy, insolvency, or reorganization pursuant to bankruptcy laws or laws of
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c) In the event that appropriate and otherwise unobligated funds are no longer
available to satisfy the obligations of CLIENT.
2.3 WORK AUTHORIZATION. Each assignment performed under Section I will be initiated
upon the specific written or verbal request and authorization of the CLIENT.
2.4 BASIC DATA PROVIDED BY THE CLIENT. The CLIENT will assist the
CONSULTANT in obtaining such data and information as are needed and available.
2.5. CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE. To expedite the undertaking of services performed under
this contract and to permit the coordination of materials, commitments, and correspondence, the
CLIENT will designate a specific staff member as its representative to whom all correspondence,
materials, and requests for conferences and information will be directed. The CLIENT
designates Diane Johnston, Director of Marketing, (706) 796-4002, as its representative to whom
all correspondence should be directed.
SECTION III. CONSIDERATION/FEES
3.1 CLIENT shall pay to CONSULTANT the fees and expenses as set forth on Exhibit A
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the duration of this agreement. The fees to be paid to CONSULTANT for services under this
contract will be determined either on the actual time and materials expended on the work or on a
per project basis, depending on the nature of the assignment requested and will be subject to
CLIENT acceptance and approval for each assignment.
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SECTION IV. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT hereby represents and warrants to the CLIENT as follows:
4.1 EXISTENCE AND POWERS. CONSULTANT is a corporation duly organized and
validly existing under the laws of Georgia and is duly qualified to do business in the State of
Georgia, with full power, authority and legal right to enter into and perform its obligations under
this Agreement.
4.2 DUE AUTHORIZATION AND BINDING OBLIGATION. This Agreement has been
duly authorized, executed and delivered by CONSULTANT and constitutes a legal, valid and
binding obligation of CONSULTANT, enforceable against CONSULTANT in accordance with
its terms, except to the extent its enforceability may be limited by (i) applicable bankruptcy,
reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting enforcement of creditors' rights or remedies
generally, (ii) general equitable principles concerning remedies, and (iii) limitations on the
enforceability of rights to indemnification by federal or State laws or regulations or public
policy.
4.3 NO CONFLICT. To its knowledge, neither the execution nor delivery of this
Agreement by CONSULTANT, nor the performance by CONSULTANT of its obligations
hereunder (i) conflicts with, violates or results in a material breach of any law or governmental
regulation applicable to CONSULTANT, (ii) conflicts with, violates or results in a material
breach of any term or condition of any order, judgment or decree, or any contract, agreement or
instrument, to which CONSULTANT is a party or by which CONSULTANT or any of its
properties or assets are bound, or constitutes a material default under any of the foregoing, or (iii)
constitutes a default under or results in the creation of, any lien, charge, encumbrance or security
interest upon any assets of CONSULTANT under any agreement or instrument to which
CONSULTANT is a party or by which CONSULTANT or its assets may be bound or affected.
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4.4 NO APPROVALS REQUIRED. No approval, authorization, order or consent of, or
declaration, registration or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required for the valid
execution and delivery of this Agreement by CONSULTANT or the performance of its
obligations hereunder, except such as have been duly obtained or made.
4.5 FINANCIAL CONDITION. There has been no material adverse change in the
financial condition of CONSULTANT that would impair the ability of CONSULTANT to
perform its obligations under this Agreement.
4.6 NO COLLUSION. CONSULTANT¶V Proposal is genuine and not collusive or a sham.
CONSULTANT has not colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any
other person, to put in a sham proposal, or to refrain from proposing, and has not in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought, by agreement, collusion, communication or conference with any
person, to fix the prices of CONSULTANT¶V Proposal or the proposals of any other Person or to
secure any advantage against any Person interested in this Agreement.
4.7 INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY CONSULTANT. The information supplied and
representations and warranties made by CONSULTANT and in all submittals made in response
to the RFQ, including CONSULTANT¶V Proposal, and in all post-proposal submittals with
respect to CONSULTANT (and, to its knowledge, all information supplied in such submittals
with respect to any Subsidiary or Subcontractor) are true, correct and complete in all material
respects. CONSULTANT¶V Proposal does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary in order to make the
statements therein not misleading.
4.8 ETHICS: GRATUITIES AND KICKBACKS. Neither CONSULTANT, any
subsidiary, or any agent or other representative of CONSULTANT has given or agreed to give,
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any employee or former employee of the CLIENT or any other person, a gratuity or an offer of
employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation,
preparation or any part of a procurement requirement or a purchase request, influencing the
content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation,
auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling,
determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter pertaining to any procurement
requirement or a contract or subcontract, or to any solicitation or proposal for a contract or
subcontract. Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, for the breach or violation of this
representation and warranty and upon a finding after notice and hearing, the CLIENT may
terminate this Agreement.
4.9 CONTINGENT FEES. CONSULTANT has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee working for CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this
Agreement; and CONSULTANT has not paid or agreed to pay any company, association,
corporation, firm or person, other than a bona fide employee working for the CONSULTANT,
any fee, commission, percentage, gift or any other consideration contingent upon or resulting
from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of this representation
and warranty and upon a finding after notice and hearing, the COUNTY may terminate this
Agreement and, at its discretion, may deduct from fees or otherwise recover, the full amount of
any such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration.
SECTION V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
5.1. CONSULTANT will promptly observe and comply with applicable provisions of all
published federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations which govern or apply to the
services rendered by CONSULTANT herein, or to the wages paid by CONSULTANT to its
employees.
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5.2. CONSULTANT will procure and keep in force during the term of this agreement all
necessary licenses, registrations, certificates, permits, and other authorizations as are required
herein.
5.3. All reports, documents, data bases, commercials, and other deliverable products produced
by CONSULTANT for sole purpose of CLIENT under the terms of this agreement will at all
times be the exclusive property of the CLIENT.
5.4 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and any questions concerning its validity,
construction or performance shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, irrespective
of the place of execution or the place or places of performance.
5.6 COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in more than one counterpart, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
5.7 SEVERABILITY. In the event that any part, provision or term of this Agreement shall, for
any reason, be determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, the Parties shall
negotiate in good faith and agree to such amendments, modifications, or supplements of or to
this Agreement or such other appropriate actions as shall, to the maximum extent practicable in
light of such determination, implement and give effect to the intentions of the Parties as reflected
herein, and the other provisions of this Agreement shall, as so amended, modified, supplemented,
or otherwise affected by such action, remain in full force and effect.
5.8 NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. This Agreement is intended to be solely for the
benefit of CONSULTANT and the CLIENT and their respective successors and permitted
assigns and is not intended to and shall not confer any rights or benefits on any Person not a
signatory hereto.
5.9 CLIENT APPROVALS AND CONSENTS. When this Agreement shall require any
approval or consent by the CLIENT to a CONSULTANT submission, request or report, the
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approval or consent shall be given by the CLIENT¶V Authorized Representative in writing and
such writing shall be conclusive evidence of such approval or consent, subject only to
compliance by the CLIENT with the applicable law that generally governs its affairs. Unless
expressly stated otherwise in this Agreement, and except for requests, reports and submittals
made by the CONSULTANT that do not, by their terms or the terms of this Agreement, require a
response or action, if the CLIENT does not find a request, report or submittal acceptable, it shall
provide written response to CONSULTANT describing its objections and the reasons therefore
within thirty (30) days of the CLIENT¶V receipt thereof. If no response is received, the request,
report or submittal shall be deemed rejected.
5.10 NOTICES AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES. All notices, consents,
approvals or communications required or permitted hereunder shall be and may be relied upon
when in writing and shall be (i) transmitted by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, with notice deemed to be given upon receipt, or (ii) delivered by hand or
nationally recognized courier service, or (iii) sent by facsimile transmission with confirmed
receipt thereof, with a hard copy thereof transmitted pursuant to (i) or (ii) above. All such
notices, consents, approvals or communications shall be addressed as follows:
For CLIENT: Augusta Regional Airport
1501 Aviation Way
Augusta, Georgia 30909
Attn: Diane Johnston, Director of Marketing
For CONSULTANT: Hall Marketing, Inc.
519 Blackburn Drive
Martinez, Georgia 30907
Attn:
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5.11 NONDISCRIMINATION. During the performance of services under this contract,
CONSULTANT agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. CONSULTANT will
take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. Such
action will include but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or
transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms
of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
5.12 INDEMNIFICATION. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to hold harmless, indemnify and
defend the CLIENT, its members, officers and employees, against any claim, action, loss,
damage, injury (whether mental or physical, and including death to persons, or damage to
property), liability, cost and expense of whatsoever kind or nature including, but not by way of
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omission by CONSULTANT its officers, employees, sub consultants, or other representatives.
SECTION VI. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and will supersede and
replace all prior agreements or understandings, written or oral, in relation to the matters set forth
herein. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, Hall Marketing, Inc. hereby affirms the
completeness and accuracy of all of the information provided by it in its proposal to the CLIENT
in pursuit of this agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed and
their seals to be affixed hereto as of the day and year first above written.
CLIENT:
By: ________________________
For: Augusta Regional Airport
1501 Aviation Way
Augusta, Georgia 30909
CONSULTANT:
By:
For: Hall Marketing, Inc.
519 Blackburn Drive
Martinez, Georgia 30907
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Request for Qualifications will be received at this office until Thursday, March 5, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. FOR
FURNISHING:
RFQ ITEM #09-055 Advertising Agency for Augusta Regional Airport
RFQ ITEM #09-056 Air Service Consultant for Augusta Regional Airport
RFQs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the
offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
RFQ documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530
Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. All questions must be submitted in writing to the
office of the Procurement Department by Friday, February 20, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. by fax at 706-821-
2811 or by mail. No RFQ will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local
bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a
local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department
with your bonafide bid package.
No RFQ may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening.
Bidders will please note that the number of copies requested; all supporting documents including
financial statements and references and such other attachments that may be required by the bid
invitation are material conditions of the bid. Any package found incomplete or submitted late shall be
rejected by the Procurement Office. Any bidder allegedly contending that he/she has been improperly
disqualified from bidding due to an incomplete bid submission shall have the right to appeal to the
appropriate committee of the Augusta Commission. Please mark RFQ number on the outside of the
envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of RFQ documents through any source other than the office of
the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFQ documents from unauthorized
sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to
base his qualifications.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2009
Metro Courier February 4, 2009
cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator
Tammy Strange Augusta Regional Airport
Diane Johnston Augusta Regional Airport
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Vendors:
Original 7 Copies
Fee
Structure
Hall Marketing, Inc
519 Blackburn Drive
Martinez, GA 30907
Yes Yes Yes
The Alison Group
109 8th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Yes Yes Yes
RedWolf, Inc
4025 Maddox Road
Augusta, GA 30909
Cinergie
P. O. Box 1268
Evans, GA 30809
Team 1 Advertising
206 Jackson Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
United Marketing
P. O. Box 212114
Augusta, GA 30917
Jan Holley Advertising
2701 West Terrace Drive
Martinez, GA 30909
Mass Media Marketing
229 Furys Ferry Road Suite 123
Augusta, GA 30907
Medici Media
911 Hammond Drive
North Augusta, SC 29841
Marketing Workshop
3725 Da Vinci Court
Norcross, GA 30092
Slemp
4778 Darlene Way
Tucker, GA 30084
Southeastern Marketing
4569-C Cox Road
Evans, GA 30809
Acsential, Inc
P. O. Box 312245
Atlanta, GA 31131
RFQ Item #09-055
Advertising Agency Services
For the City of Augusta - Augusta Regional Airport
RFQ Opening Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 3:00 P.M.
Non-Compliant
Failed to submit the Contractor Affidavit &
Agreement Form
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AAC seeks advertising agency that can provide counsel, carry out
market research, develop a comprehensive integrated marketing
strategy and produce a multi-faceted ad campaign to support the
mission of the airport
- Evaluation Criteria - Total 100 pts.
Hall Marketing, Inc
519 Blackburn Drive
Martinez, GA 30907
The Alison Group
109 8th Street
Augusta, GA 30901
1. Knowledge and experience in the CSRA
travel and tourism market
(20 pts)
19.3 17.6
2. Knowledge and experience in marketing
airports or other travel/tourism products.
(20 pts)
20 14.3
3. Experience in integrated marketing
program development and
implementation
( 20 pts)
20 18.3
4. Working Knowledge and success with
consumer branding and effective
advertising
(20 pts)
19.3 12.6
5. Proven record in facilitating and
designing strategic plans
(10 pts)
10 6.6
6. Comprehensive resources in the area of
experience, expertise, creative talent and
manpower, as well as systems
(10 pts)
9.6 6
Total Points (Max 100 pts)98.2 75.4
Cumulative Evaluation Sheet for RFQ # 09-055
Advertising Agency Services for Augusta Regional Airport
Comments:
Evaluator #: Cumulative
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