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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Application: A. N. 10 - 38: A request by Jerry R. Britt for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with the Blue Horse located at 302 Sixth St. There will be Sunday Sales.
District 1. Super District 9.
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2. New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 - 39: A request by Mainak J. Patel
for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Circle J. Convenience Store located at 3020 Tobacco Rd. District 8. Super
District 10.
Attachments
3. Motion to approve the third Amendment to the lease between the City of
Augusta and Augusta Professional Baseball LLC.
Attachments
4. Motion to approve the Sec. 5307 Augusta Public Transit grant application
between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Augusta, Georgia.
Attachments
5. Motion to approve a consultant services agreement with W. K. Dickson &
Co., Inc. in the amount of $40,000 for preliminary design services
associated with the new Butler Creek Trailhead Park.
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6. Motion to accept as information the purchase of furniture and other
furnishings for the new headquarters library, as shown on attachments, by
state contract.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
8/9/2010 12:45 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 10 - 38: A request by Jerry R. Britt for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with the Blue Horse located at 302 Sixth St. There will be Sunday Sales.
District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is the old D'Timm's Jazz Cafe. Dan Perry was the alcohol license
holder at this location.
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
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 - 39: A request by Mainak J. Patel
for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Circle J. Convenience Store located at 3020 Tobacco Rd. District 8. Super
District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Hazel
Augusta Corporation.
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
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Augusta Professional Baseball LLC Lease
Department:Tom F. Beck, Director, Recreation and Parks Department
Caption:Motion to approve the third Amendment to the lease between the City of
Augusta and Augusta Professional Baseball LLC.
Background:On May 9, 2005 a public facility lease agreement was executed between the
City of Augusta and Augusta Professional Baseball LLC for minor league
baseball at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Analysis:This is the third amendment to the lease between the Augusta Professional
Baseball LLC and the City of Augusta that outlines Augusta's payment plan
for SPLOST VI funds and the responsibilites and general conditions for both
parties. (See attached)
Financial Impact:As documented in the lease agreemnt and exhibit attached.
Alternatives:1. To approve the third amendment to the lease with Augusta Professional
Baseball LLC. 2. Move no action
Recommendation:1. To Approve
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Augusta Public Transit Grant Application
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to approve the Sec. 5307 Augusta Public Transit grant application
between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Augusta, Georgia.
Background:APT is requesting funding to purchase the following items 3 Replacement
Buses, 2 Replacement Vans, Eng/Design Bus Terminal, Intermodal
Terminal, Bus Support Equip and Facilities, Eng/Design
Admin/Maintenance Facility, Shop Equipment, Preventive Maintenance,
Non-Fixed Route ADA Para-transit Expenses, Employee
Education/Training, Contingencies/Program Reserve and Construct
Enhanced ADA Access. These items will be 80% federally funded and 20%
locally funded. The State portion is not available at this time to due to state
funding cutbacks, however, monies may be made available at a later date.
Analysis:The approval of this grant application will allow Augusta Public Transit to
continue to provide transportation service to Citizens of Augusta-Richmond
County in a more efficient manner.
Financial Impact:The funding for this application is a 80% federal, and 20% Local.
Alternatives:None. If you do not approve this grant, we will lose the money. This money
will be used to help fund Transit.
Recommendation:Approve the submission of this grant application.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Butler Creek Trailhead Park Project
Department:Tom F. Beck, Director, Recreation and Parks Department
Caption:Motion to approve a consultant services agreement with W. K. Dickson &
Co., Inc. in the amount of $40,000 for preliminary design services
associated with the new Butler Creek Trailhead Park.
Background:The City has identified approved funding in the amount of $500,000 from
SPLOST Phase VI for park development and site improvements to the @36
acres identified for park development referred to as Butler Creek Tailhead
Park.
Analysis:This critical park development is part of the overall Butler Creek Greenway.
The City of Augusta, in partnership with the CSRA Land Trust, has
assembled @80% of the land along Butler Creek from Lombard Mill Pond
to Phinizy Swamp. Park improvements would include parking and
pedestrian access via a footbridge to the park from south of Butler creek, a
picnic shelter w/restrooms, playground area and maintained open space. The
Department is recommending the engineer of record on this project, W. K.
Dickson & Co. to perform preliminary design services for $40,000. (See
Attached)
Financial Impact:The Augusta Commission, at the regularly scheduled meeting held on May
18, 2010, authorized the Recreation and Parks Department to begin work on
six (6) capital projects in FY 2010. The Butler Creek project is one of those
six identified.
Alternatives:1. To approve preliminary design work through W. K. Dickson & Co.for
$40,000. 2. Move no action thus delaying this important park project.
Recommendation:1. To approve
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Cover Memo
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Furnishings for new headquarters library
Department:Library
Caption:Motion to accept as information the purchase of furniture and other
furnishings for the new headquarters library, as shown on attachments, by
state contract.
Background:The library opened on June 25th. We are still in the process of ordering
furniture and shelving.
Analysis:The furniture is late being ordered. Prices differed from original bids so the
library is ordering by state contract and substituting furniture that does not
cost as much as what was originally specified by designers.
Financial Impact:Total cost of attached is $175,941.48.
Alternatives:Not have furnishings for library.
Recommendation:To accept.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
SPLOST
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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