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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-28-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Public Service Committee Meeting Committee Room- 9/28/2009- 12:30 PM PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve a request for an amendment to the 2009 Airport Budget. Attachments 2. Motion to abate 2009 property taxes for the Augusta Boxing Club headquarters. Attachments 3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 103: A request by Hitesh Patel for a retail package beer & wine license to be used in connection with Siddhi & Misha, LLC DBA Super Mini Mart located at 1812 Lumpkin Rd. District 6. Super District 10. Attachments 4. New Application: A. N. 09 - 104: A request by Alan Peake for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with C & P Restaurant DBA Cheddar's Casual Cafe located at 3609 Walton Way Extension. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Attachments 5. Motion to approve Amendment #1 to Wellness contract and Amendment #2 to Cooperative Agreement with CSRA RDC for senior services. Attachments 6. Consider a request from the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity for permission to hang banners celebrating its Bicentennial on the street light poles along 8th and Telfair Streets during 2010. Attachments 7. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga.. Code Title One to add Section 1-9-6 relating to the issuance of a special use permit for businesses adjacent to the Savannah River Esplanade (River Walk) to allow limited access by motorized cart for delivery and retrieval or materials relating to that business; to repeal all code sections and ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinance in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Attachments 8. Discuss problems related to APT and ridership. (Requested by Commissioner Bowles) Attachments Public Service Committee Meeting 9/28/2009 12:30 PM 2009 Budget Amendment 2 Department:Augusta Regional Airport Caption:Motion to approve a request for an amendment to the 2009 Airport Budget. Background:During the 2009 budget process, the airport estimated revenues and expenditures based on the latter part of 2007 and early part of 2008 activity. Analysis:The budget will be amended to more accurately reflect the current activity and trend, which includes adjusting airport revenue and expenses. Financial Impact:The impact of this amendment increases non-operating revenue approximately $331,000 with the addition of grant funds. Operating expense, net of operating revenue, is increased approximately $56,000. The capital budget is increased by $446,000 due to several capital projects commencing later this year. Alternatives:Deny request. Recommendation:Approve request. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Various expense and revenue items. Please see attachment. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Item # 1 Public Service Committee Meeting 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Abatement of taxes for Boxing Club property Department:Recreation and Parks Caption:Motion to abate 2009 property taxes for the Augusta Boxing Club headquarters. Background:This facility has been leased free of charge to the Boxing Club by the JLO Group, Inc since 1995. The Augusta Commission has waived taxes each year for providing that service to Augusta. Analysis:Without this lease, Augusta would have to construct a facility for this program to continue. Financial Impact:Amount of 2009 taxes are $2,781.57. Alternatives:1. To approve 2. To deny, which could prompt the owners to terminate the lease and leave the club without a home. Recommendation:#1 - to approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: n/a REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 2 Public Service Committee Meeting 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 09 - 103: A request by Hitesh Patel for a retail package beer & wine license to be used in connection with Siddhi & Misha, LLC DBA Super Mini Mart located at 1812 Lumpkin Rd. District 6. Super District 10. Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Ju Yun Bell. 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 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 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:New Application: A. N. 09 - 104: A request by Alan Peake for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with C & P Restaurant DBA Cheddar's Casual Cafe located at 3609 Walton Way Extension. There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. 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 $3327.50. 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 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 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Amendments to contracts with CSRA RDC Department:Recreation and Parks Caption:Motion to approve Amendment #1 to Wellness contract and Amendment #2 to Cooperative Agreement with CSRA RDC for senior services. Background:These amendments are related to the wellness grant and to the nutrition program for seniors served in Augusta by the program. Analysis:The reduction of grant funds for meals in the amount of $6630 represents only a 1% reduction in meals countywide. The $32,579 increase in the wellness grant will help offset the loss of the recreation grant for 2010. Service delivery should not be impacted. Financial Impact:See attached. Alternatives:1. To approve 2. To deny Recommendation:#1- to approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $2668 local match required for wellness grant; ($737) reduction in local match for nutrition grant REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 5 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 5 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 5 Public Service Committee Meeting 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Banners for Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Consider a request from the Catholic Church of the Most Holy Trinity for permission to hang banners celebrating its Bicentennial on the street light poles along 8th and Telfair Streets during 2010. Background:This request is presented to the committee in accordance with the direction of the current City sign ordinance. 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 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Special Use Permit Department:Public Services - License and Inspection Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga.. Code Title One to add Section 1-9-6 relating to the issuance of a special use permit for businesses adjacent to the Savannah River Esplanade (River Walk) to allow limited access by motorized cart for delivery and retrieval or materials relating to that business; to repeal all code sections and ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinance in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Background:Augusta-Richmond County desires to update and amend the Code as it relates to the operation of motorized carts for along the Savannah River Esplanade. Analysis:This ordinance would amend the AUGUSTA, GA. CODE Title One by inserting Section 1-9-6 which permits the issuance of a special use permit to local businesses along the River Walk as more fully described in "Exhibit A" attached hereto. This ordinance authorizes local businesses limited motorized cart access along the River Walk as part of business operations, for delivery and retrieval of materials relating to that business. Financial Impact:No immediate financial impact is anticipated. Alternatives:Deny the Motion Recommendation:Approve the Motion Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 4 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 4 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 4 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 4 Item # 7 Public Service Committee Meeting 9/28/2009 12:30 PM Transit Department Problems Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Discuss problems related to APT and ridership. (Requested by Commissioner Bowles) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 8