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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Application: A. N. 11 - 12: A request by Mike Raeisghasem for an
on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with Doris Building, LLC DBA Tantra Lounge located at 930
Broad St, Suite 1002. There will be Dance. District 1. Super District 9.
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2. Discussion: A request by Jan Scholer for a Special Events license to be
used in connection with Wild Wings located at 3035 Washington Rd. for
April 5 thru April 9, 2011. The Event is for 5 days during Masters Week
and will be held in the parking lot. District 7. Super District 10.
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3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 08: A request by William M.
Davis for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with Allie Katz Bar & Grill located at 3629 - A Walton
Way Extension. District 7. Super District 10.
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4. Discussion: A request by Barry Blackston for a Sunday sales license to be
used in connection with Nacho Mama's located at 976 Broad St. There
will be Sunday sales. District 1. Super District 9.
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5. New Application: A. N. 11 - 09: A request by Thomas S. Hudson for a
retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Reed's Wine & Spirits, LLC located at 3109 - A Washington Rd. District
7. Super District 10.
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6. New Application: A. N. 11 - 10: A request by Young S. Pak for a retail
package Liquor, Beer and Wine license to be used in connection with
Royal Wine & Beverages located at 3212 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3.
Super District 10.
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7. New Application: A. N. 11 - 11: A request by Mike M. Raeisghasem for a
retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Broad
Street Mini Mart, LLC located at 930 Broad St., Suite 1001. District 1.
Super District 9.
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8. Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit’s purchase of the following
items through Grant Project GA-90-X300-00 (54609-1210): Three (3)
Transit Vehicles from Daimler Buses, North America ($389,243 per bus)
$1,167,729.
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9. Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit’s purchase of two (2)
paratransit vehicles and two (2) small fixed route transit vehicles from
National Bus Sales and Leasing, Incorporated for $305,566.
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10. Approve an amendment to Augusta-Richmond County Code, Section 7-1-
117, Performing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Work, so as to include
Building.
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11. Motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application between the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia
from July, 2011 to June, 2012.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 12: A request by Mike Raeisghasem for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with Doris Building, LLC DBA Tantra Lounge located at 930 Broad St,
Suite 1002. There will be Dance. 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 fee of $4345.00.
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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Public Service Committee Meeting
3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by Jan Scholer for a Special Events license to be used
in connection with Wild Wings located at 3035 Washington Rd. for April 5
thru April 9, 2011. The Event is for 5 days during Masters Week and will be
held in the parking lot. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This Event is held every Masters Week.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirments of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $250.00.
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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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 11 - 08: A request by William M. Davis
for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with Allie Katz Bar & Grill located at 3629 - A Walton Way
Extension. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Bryan
Birmingham.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4235.00.
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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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:Discussion: A request by Barry Blackston for a Sunday sales license to be
used in connection with Nacho Mama's located at 976 Broad St. There will
be Sunday sales. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This location has a current alcohol license and has had Sunday sales in the
past.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirments of the Augusta Richmond County
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay and additional 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:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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Public Service Committee Meeting
3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 09: A request by Thomas S. Hudson for a retail
package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Reed's
Wine & Spirits, LLC located at 3109 - A Washington Rd. 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 fee of $4235.00.
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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Public Service Committee Meeting
3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 10: A request by Young S. Pak for a retail
package Liquor, Beer and Wine license to be used in connection with Royal
Wine & Beverages located at 3212 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. 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 fee of $4235.00.
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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Public Service Committee Meeting
3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:License & Inspections
Caption:New Application: A. N. 11 - 11: A request by Mike M. Raeisghasem for a
retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Broad
Street Mini Mart, LLC located at 930 Broad St., Suite 1001. 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 applicants will pay a 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:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
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3/7/2011 12:50 PM
Augusta Public Transit Bus Purchase
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit’s purchase of the following items
through Grant Project GA-90-X300-00 (54609-1210): Three (3) Transit
Vehicles from Daimler Buses, North America ($389,243 per bus)
$1,167,729.
Background:Augusta Public Transit has already purchased three (3) buses through the
ARRA Funds from Daimler Buses, North America through PART
(Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation) Contract 1320A. We will
be usingGrant GA-90-X300Funds to purchase additional buses from the
same contract.
Analysis:The purchase of the vehicles will upgrade the fleet and allow for the
retirement of older vehicles.
Financial Impact:The Federal Transit Administration grant will pay 80% ($934,183.20)
Augusta-Richmond County will only be responsible for 20% ($233545.80)
of the total cost.
Alternatives:None.
Recommendation:Approve the purchases from Grant GA-90-X300-00 Funds so that Transit
can move forward with the upgrades in the fleet.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Grant 54609-1210-54-22410.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Augusta Public Transit Paratransit and Small Vehicle Purchase
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit’s purchase of two (2) paratransit
vehicles and two (2) small fixed route transit vehicles from National Bus
Sales and Leasing, Incorporated for $305,566.
Background:The vehicles will be purchased using State of Georgia Contract Number EQ-
48400-819. The cost per vehicle is $74,718 for the paratransit vehicles and
$78,065 for the small fixed route transit vehicles.
Analysis:The purchase of the vehicles will upgrade the fleet and allow for the
retirement of older model paratransit vehicles. FTA pays 80% of the cost,
and Augusta-Richmond County the remaining 20%. Attached are the quotes
for the vehicles.
Financial Impact:The impact of approving this purchase will be minimal on operations.
Alternatives:None.
Recommendation:Approve the purchase of the paratransit and small transit vehicles.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
54609-1208-5422410/546091210-5422410
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Building Code Amendment
Department:License & Inspection
Caption:Approve an amendment to Augusta-Richmond County Code, Section 7-1-
117, Performing Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Work, so as to include
Building.
Background:The Georgia State Licensing Boards under O.C.G.A. Title 43 provide that
each person, firm or corporation desiring a contractor’s license as a
residential contractor, residential-light commercial contractor, general
contractor, electrician, plumber, or HVAC contractor shall have a person
regularly employed who has been certified by the Georgia State
Construction Industry Board (O.C.G.A. Title 43).
Analysis:The approval of the proposed amendment will correct the Augusta code so
that it reflects the State of Georgia licensing requirements.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO ________________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SO AS TO
REQUIRE THAT BUILDING CONTRACTORS EMPLOY STATE CERTIFIED
PERSONNEL; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Augusta-Richmond County Code Section 7-1-117 is hereby amended by deleting
said Section in its entirety and substituting therefore the following to wit:
Sec. 7-1-117. Performing Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Work.
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC contractors are required to employ State certified
personnel. Before being licensed to perform Building (Residential, Residential-Light
Commercial, General Contracting), Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC contracting and
construction in Augusta-Richmond County, each person, firm or corporation desiring such
license shall have a person regularly employed who has been certified by the Georgia State
Licensing Boards (O.C.G.A. Title 43).
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this _________ day of
______________, 2011.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION ATTEST:
By: _______________________________________ ________________________
As its Mayor Clerk
First Reading: __________________ Second Reading: ________________
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Rural Transit Grant Application
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application between the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia from
July, 2011 to June, 2012.
Background:The Augusta-Richmond County Commission annually approves Augusta
Public Transit’s Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application to providing rural
transportation service to the citizens of Augusta-Richmond County.
Analysis:The renewal of this contract will allow Augusta Public Transit to continue
providing rural transportation service to the citizens of rural Augusta-
Richmond County.
Financial Impact:The Augusta-Richmond County share of the budget for 2011 and ½ 2012
should be approximately $95,713.
Alternatives:None. By not approving this application, citizens of rural Augusta-
Richmond County will lose the only public transportation available to them.
Recommendation:Approve the submission of the grant.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Rural Transit Budget for 2011 54609-1120 and 1/2 of 2012.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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