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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Application: A. N. 13 - 1: A request by Jason E. Peden for
an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with Hill Drug Food and Beverage
Company located at 1432 Monte Sano Ave. District 2. Super
District 9.
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2. New Ownership Application: A. N. 13 - 2: A request by
Richard Bustamante for a retail package Beer & Wine license
to be used in connection with Eagle Magic Mart located at
2601 Deans Bridge Rd. District 5. Super District 9.
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3. New Ownership Application: A. N. 13 - 3: A request by
Hemant Phutane for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection with SIMI 414, Inc. DBA C. J. Express #8
located at 3011 Wheeler Rd. District 7. Super District 10.
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4. New Application: A. N. 13 - 4: A request by Chirag Patel for a
retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with MKC Investments, LLC DBA Wheeler
Package located at 3668 Wheeler Rd Suite C. District 3. Super
District 10.
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5. Motion to approve the Title VI Plan for Augusta Public Transit
between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and
Augusta, Georgia. (Referred from December 10 Public
Services Committee)
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6. Motion to approve Contract Management, Inc. Contract
Modification #1 - Fire House Renovations Project in the
amount of $10,565.28 as approved by the Augusta Aviation
Commission at their December 18, 2012 meeting.
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7. Approve forfeiture of Surety Bond for Mr. Carl Singleton,
d/b/a Carl’s Builders. (Referred from December 10 Public
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Services Committee)
8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services
Committee held on December 10, 2012.
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9. Discuss a plan for increased transportation that encompasses
bus routes that cover all of South Augusta and Fort Gordon.
(Requested by Commissioner Mason)
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10. Receive as information a presentation by the Administrator on
planning for Augusta Departments space needs as we move
forward. (Referred from November 26 Public Services)
(Referred from December 10 Public Services Committee)
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11. Approve an ordinance to amend Augusta-Richmond County
Code Section 6-7 Vehicles for Hire – Taxicabs, so as to provide
current standards for the operation of taxicabs.
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12. Motion to approve Design Change Order 6 that modifies the
Standard Form of Contract for professional services last dated
October 7, 2011, between the Owner: Augusta, Georgia, a
political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and
through the Augusta Richmond County Commission; and the
Architect: Johnson, Laschober & Associates, P.C. , for the
Professional Services known as Architectural Services for the
Webster Detention Center, Phase II, Augusta Richmond
County, Georgia.
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13. Motion to approve an expenditure of SPLOST funds dedicated
to the New TEE Center, in the amount of $891,561.00, for
design, fabrication, installation and startup of all scope
associated with the new Pedestrian Bridge. (Approved by
Public Services Committee December 10, 2012) (No action in
Commission meeting December 18, 2012) (Requested by the
Administrator)
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Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:New Application: A. N. 13 - 1: A request by Jason E. Peden for an
on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used
in connection with Hill Drug Food and Beverage Company
located at 1432 Monte Sano Ave. District 2. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City Of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee based on the occupancy load of
location.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
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:Planning & Development
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 13 - 2: A request by Richard
Bustamante for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with Eagle Magic Mart located at 2601 Deans Bridge
Rd. District 5. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
Thomas Ivey.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City Of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The appliant will pay a fee of $1,270.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
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:Planning & Development
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 13 - 3: A request by Hemant
Phutane for a retail package Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with SIMI 414, Inc. DBA C. J. Express #8 located at
3011 Wheeler Rd. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of
John Bryant.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City Of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,270.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
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:Planning & Development
Caption:New Application: A. N. 13 - 4: A request by Chirag Patel for a
retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in
connection with MKC Investments, LLC DBA Wheeler Package
located at 3668 Wheeler Rd Suite C. District 3. Super District 10.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City Of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4,445.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Augusta Public Transit Title VI Plan
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to approve the Title VI Plan for Augusta Public Transit
between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Augusta,
Georgia. (Referred from December 10 Public Services
Committee)
Background:In October of 2012 , the Federal Transit Administration updated
the Title VI Circular 4702.1A to 4702.1B. Although our program
was approved for the triennial cycle of March 16, 2012 through
March 16, 2015 by FTA, some revisions were required to make it
compliant. According to the new circular “a Title VI Program
must be approved by the recipient’s Board of Directors or
appropriate governing entity”.
Analysis:Approval of this request will allow Augusta Public Transit to
move forward with its Title VI program and be in compliance with
FTA regulations.
Financial Impact:Future funding could be put at risk if not approved.
Alternatives:None.
Recommendation:Approve the Title VI plan to be in Compliance.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
No funds required
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Contract Management, Inc. Contract Modification #1 - Fire House Renovations Project
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Caption:Motion to approve Contract Management, Inc. Contract
Modification #1 - Fire House Renovations Project in the amount
of $10,565.28 as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission
at their December 18, 2012 meeting.
Background:As a result of acquiring an additiona ARFF Vehicle, it was
determined that the existing ARFF (Fire Station) Building
required modification to accommodate the new vehicle. This will
be accomplished by renovation the existing 3-bay area to inclulde
an additiona bay, and construct an addition to the building to be
used for storage, training, and work-out areas.
Analysis:This contract modification is for reimbursing the contractor for
permits due costs being for the owner to pay in accordance with
the construction contract. Since the Cascade System was a last
minute addition to the equipment list, the connection requirements
were not available during production of the construction drawings.
Additional masonry work is required in order to properly support
the new construction. The condition of the wall and column were
unforseen until after the start of demolition. After reviewing the
construction costs, the architect found all the costs to be
reasonable.
Financial Impact:The original contract is $193,730.06. This contract modification
$10,565.28, making the revised total $204,295.34
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve the Construction Management, Inc. Contract
Modification in the amount of $10,565.28 for the Fire House
Renovations Project.
Funds are Available
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Contract Modification #1
Airport: Augusta Regional Airport Date Initiated:December 13, 2012Owner: City of Augusta Project: Fire House Renovations
Contractor:Contract Management, Inc.Project Number: 0733-20
The contractor is requested to perform the following work described upon receipt of an
approved copy of this document or as directed by the engineer.
Item #Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price
1
Permitting Fees (Foundation/Demolition and Building
Permits)LS 1 $1,127.05 $1,127.05
2A Complete CMU Wall Above Removed Ceiling andBlock in Exposed Steel Column LS 1 $2,716.33 $2,716.33
2B
Rebuild Common Column/Door Jamb Between New
and Existing Bay LS 1 $5,252.56 $5,252.56
3 Provide Power and Vent for Proposed CascadeSystem LS 1 $1,469.34 $1,469.34
Total:$10,565.28
Total Contract Amount
Original Contract Amount $193,730.06
Changes to Contract Amount from This Contract Modification (CM#1)+$10,565.28Revised Contract Total $204,295.34
Total Contract Time
Original Contract Time 180 calendar days
Changes to Contract Time from This Contract Modification 4 calendar days
Revised Contract Time Total 184 calendar days
This document shall become an amendment to the contract and all provisions of the contract
will apply.
Description and Justification for Change
Brief description and justification of the proposed contract changes and locations:
1.Permitting Fees (Foundation/Demolition and Building Permits).The Contractor wasrequired to pay for the permits before the Building Inspection Department would release the
permit. Per the contract, it states “…the County will not charge the Contractor for such
permits and inspections obtained from the County”.This modification is an increase to thecontract amount by $1,127.05. Refer to attached proposal dated 6 November 2012.
2A.Complete CMU Wall Above Removed Ceiling and Block in Exposed Steel Column.
The architectural drawings required the two existing rooms in the Fire Station vehicle bay
area to be removed. Upon demolition of the walls and ceiling, it was determined the blockon the south wall did not extend to the roof line as all the other wall sections did. Therecord drawings of the original construction of the Fire Station did not provide any details of
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this particular wall section. Therefore, the condition was unforeseen. This modification is
an increase to the contract amount by $2,716.33. Refer to attached proposal dated 3December2012.
2B.Rebuild Common Column/Door Jamb Between New and Existing Bay.Thearchitectural drawings indicated to remove only the existing jamb side of Door #4 and installnew masonry to provide bearing for the new beam over the new Door #4. It was the
architect’s intent to leave three sides of the existing column in place and install a new forthside which would become the new jamb of Door #4. The current conditions have only less
than two sides of the existing column remaining and some very poor existing masonry
construction.The record drawings of the original construction of the Fire Station did notprovide any details of this particular column. Therefore, the condition was unforeseen, and
it is recommended to rebuild the column correctly to ensure proper support for the existing
Door #3 beam. This modification is an increase to the contract amount by $5,252.56.Refer to attached proposal dated 3 December 2012.Change Order Request 2A and 2B
include 4 additional days to the contract time.
3.Provide Power and Vent for Proposed Cascade System.After the award of the contract
for the Fire Station Renovations, a Cascading System to refill breathing tanks used by fire
personnel was acquired and recommended to be installed in the new building addition. Inorder to operate this system, 230-V power and an air vent will be required.This
modification is an increase to the contract amount by $1,469.34. Refer to attached
proposal dated 11 December 2012.
Change
Administrated
by:
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Virgo Gambill Architects, P.C.
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Date
___________________________________Campbell & Paris Engineers ____________Date
Approved by:___________________________________Augusta Regional Airport ____________Date
Approved by:
_____________________________________City of Augusta _____________Date
Submit 4 original copies to the City of Augusta.
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XXIV. PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES
24.1 Penn its shall be secured by the Contractor and inspections will be required, but
the County will not charge the Contractor for such permits and inspections obtained from the
County. The Contractor shall secure and pay for any penn its and inspection fees required by any
other governmental entity or agency.
24.2 Prior to execution of this Contract, Contractor shall provide the County with
copies of all required licenses, certifications and permits for the Contractor and/or all of
Contractor's employees, personnel, agents or subcontractors performing services that require
licensure by the federal government, the State of Georgia, or the County. Contractor hereby
warrants and represents that at all times during the Contract Term it shall maintain in good
standing all required licenses, certifications, and permits required under federal, state and local
laws necessary to perform the service~ required by this Contract.
XXV. PROHIBITED INTERESTS
No official of the County who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of the County
to negotiate, make, accept, or approve, or to take part in negotiating, making, accepting, or
approving any architectural, engineering, inspection, construction, or material supply contract, or
any subcontract in connection with the construction of the Project, shall become directly or
indirectly interested personally in this Contract or in any part hereof. No officer, employee,
architect, attorney, engineer, or inspector of or for the County who is authorized in such capacity
and on behalf of the County to exercise any legislative, executive, supervisory, or other similar
functions in connection with the construction of the Project, shall become directly or indirectly
interested personally in this Contract or in any part thereof, any material supply contract,
subcontract, insurance contract, or any other contract pertaining to the Project.
XXVI. SEVERABILITY
I f any provision of this Contract or the application thereof to any person or circumstance
shall to any extent be held invalid, then the remainder of this Contract or the application of such
provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not be
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Change Order Proposal Summary
Contract Management Inc Date
Contract AGS ARFF Change Order 02 rev 1 12/3/2012
Wall
Block 358 @ $1.20 $429.60
Mortar 5 @ $5.95 $29.90
Sand no charge $0.00
Reinforcement 1 @159.00 $159.00
Rebar LS $50.00
Sales Tax $46.80
Lower Tier Subcontract 358 @ $4.00 $1,432.00
Column
Block 224 @ $1.20 $268.80
Mortar 3 @ $5.95 $17.85
Rebar LS $50.00
Sales Tax $23.57
Lower Tier Subcontract 224 @ $8.00 $1,792.00
Shoring $2,000.00
Equipment $0.00
Subtotal $6,299.52
Overhead 15.00% $944.93
Subtotal $7,244.45
Profit 10.00% $724.44
GRAND TOTAL $7,968.89
Complete CMU wall above removed ceiling and block in exposed steel column.
Rebuilding completely column betwwen new and existing bay
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Forfeiture of Surety Bond
Department:Planning and Development
Caption:Approve forfeiture of Surety Bond for Mr. Carl Singleton, d/b/a
Carl’s Builders. (Referred from December 10 Public Services
Committee)
Background:At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Augusta Construction
Advisory Board on November 8, 2012, the Board discussed a
claim against the bond for Carl’s Builders, and voted to
recommend to the Augusta Commission that the claim against the
bond be approved. Mr. James B. Trotter on behalf of the home
owner Mr. Timothy Sullivan filed a complaint alleging damages
arising from work done or supervised by Mr. Carl Singleton, d/b/a
Carl’s Builders at 930 Holden Street. According to Mr. Trotter, a
building permit was purchased on November 16, 2011, to replace
the roof at 930 Holden Street… The roof is leaking and has caused
damage to the ceiling in the dining room and kitchen area.
Analysis:Section 7-1-116 of the Augusta Code provides that the contractor
shall “execute and deposit in the Planning and Development
Department a bond, and that such bond be conditioned that all
work performed by the contractor or under his supervision shall be
performed in accordance with the provisions of the building
code”. The bond amount for a Specialty (Roofer) Contractor is
$5,000; however Mr. Singleton’s bond is in the amount of
$20,000. Mr. Trotter has obtained two estimates to repair the roof
and ceilings. The low estimate is $11,640. Mr. Trotter is
requesting forfeiture of the bond for the amount of $11,640 to
correct the code violations.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Do not approve.
Recommendation:Approve
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Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on December 10, 2012.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Plan for Increased Transportation
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss a plan for increased transportation that encompasses bus
routes that cover all of South Augusta and Fort Gordon.
(Requested by Commissioner Mason)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Planning for Efficiency
Department:Recreation Parks and Facilities
Caption:Receive as information a presentation by the Administrator on
planning for Augusta Departments space needs as we move
forward. (Referred from November 26 Public Services)
(Referred from December 10 Public Services Committee)
Background:Recently completed construction projects have addressed most of
the needs of Augusta Government for the next several years.
There are a few more remaining to be addressed.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:Information Only
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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Taxi Ordinance
Department:Planning and Development
Caption:Approve an ordinance to amend Augusta-Richmond County Code
Section 6-7 Vehicles for Hire – Taxicabs, so as to provide current
standards for the operation of taxicabs.
Background:The taxicab code has been amended over the past years as needed
to address the seating capacity, required lettering on the cab,
phone book listing, waiting time for passengers, age limit for
drivers, fare rates, etc… More recently we have found other
sections of the code that need to be updated to more effectively
serve and regulate the taxicab business.
Analysis:The attached proposed ordinance states the current code will be
deleted in its entirety. Most of the existing ordinance will continue
to be used, however throughout the code changes are made (i.e.
License & Inspection Department to Planning and Development,
or License & Inspection Division) to update the ordinance with
the merging of two departments…. There are technical
improvements to the code as well that are proposed to clarify the
intent of specific sections.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Do not approve
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
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Administrator.
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ORDIACE O. ___________
A ORDIACE TO AMED THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TI TLE 6 CHAPTER
7, SECTIO 6-7-7 THROUGH SECTIO 6-7-43, TO PROVIDE STADARDS FOR THE
OPERATIO OF TAXICABS; TO REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIOS AD
ORDIACES AD PARTS OF CODE SECTIOS AD ORDIACE S I COFLICT
HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE A EFFECTIVE DATE AD FOR OTHE R PURPOSES.
OW, BE IT ORDAIED BY THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOD COUTY COMMISSIO
AD IT IS HEREBY ORDAIED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT ALL
TAXICABS OPEARATIG WITHI THE JURISDICTIO SHALL C OMPLY WITH
THE PROVISIOS OF THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIO 1. SECTIO 6-7-7 THROUGH SECTIO 6-7-43 OF AUGUSTA, GA. CODE
TITLE SIX, CHAPTER SEVE AS SET FORTH I THE AUGUST A, GA. CODE, ARE
HEREBY AMEDED BY STRIKIG THESE SECTIOS I THEIR ETIRETY. EW
SECTIOS 6-7-7 THROUGH 6-7-43 ARE HEREBY ISERTED T O REPLACE THE
REPEALED SECTIOS AS SET FORTH I “EXHIBIT A” HERET O.
SECTIO 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption in accordance with
applicable laws.
SECTIO 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2012.
__________________________ Attest:______________________________
David S. Copenhaver Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
As its Mayor Seal:
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CERTIFICATIO
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2012
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).
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Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
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“EXHIBIT A”
TAXICABS
§ 6-7-7. DEFIITIOS.
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(a) Business tax certificate holder. An individual, partnership or corporation to whom a business
tax certificate has been issued in the form prescribed by the City to engage in the taxicab business
in Augusta-Richmond County.
(b) Driver. A person who has been granted a drivers permit and business tax certificate, if
applicable, to drive a taxicab upon the streets of Augusta-Richmond County. A driver may be an
employee of a licensee or an independent contractor who leases his taxicab from a licensee. The
driver and licensee may determine by contract the terms of their relationship. Nothing in this
article should be interpreted to the contrary. Where a driver leases his taxicab from a licensee, all
references in this article to licensee or licensees will apply to such a driver.
(c) Rate card. A card issued by Augusta-Richmond County for mandatory display in each taxicab
which shows the rates of fares then in existence, and which shall be charged by the driver, and
paid by the passenger.
(d) Solicitation. The act of attempting to secure passengers for a particular taxicab by word or
deed designed to call a potential customer's attention to one particular taxicab as opposed to all
other taxicabs also present. It shall include but not be limited to shouts, gestures, catcalls or any
other attention-securing maneuver or remarks uttered by or performed by the driver. This does not
include talking in a normal tone of voice to potential passengers while seated in the cab or
standing adjacent to it.
(e) Taxicab. A motor vehicle regularly engaged in the business of carrying passengers for hire,
having a seating capacity of less than eleven (11) passengers and not operated on a fixed route.
(f) Taxicab company owner. An individual, partnership, or corporation that owns the trade name
for a taxicab company and has received a business tax certificate from Augusta-Richmond
County, to operate such taxicab company.
(g) Taximeter means an instrument or device attached to a taxicab and designed to measure
mechanically or electronically the distance traveled by such vehicle, to record the times the
vehicle travels or is in waiting and to indicate the fares to be charged.
(h) Trip. Movement of one (1) or more passengers from point to point. The first discharge of a
passenger shall terminate a trip and begin a new trip from the point of discharge.
(i) Waiting time. The time when a taxicab is not in motion starting from the time of acceptance of
one (1) or more passengers up to the time of discharge. This does not include any time when the
taxicab is not in motion if the halt is due to any cause other than the request, act or fault of a
passenger. Traffic delay is not a proper waiting time charge.
§ 6-7-8. BUSIESS TAX CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
Any individual, partnership or corporation that owns, operates or does business as a taxicab
business in Augusta-Richmond County shall, before engaging in such business, obtain a business
tax certificate in accordance with the Augusta-Richmond County Code. Any individual,
partnership or corporation shall be deemed doing business in Augusta-Richmond County under
this article if such individual, partnership or corporation is picking up passengers, responding to
calls for service, or soliciting business in any way and accepting or soliciting any consideration,
charge or fee which is determined by agreement, by mileage, by the length of time the vehicle is
used or by contract for the use of any motor vehicle used for the purpose of transporting
passengers. Any individual, partnership or corporation shall also be deemed as doing business
under this article if such individual, partnership or corporation has established a business
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relationship with independent contractor(s) or operates taxicabs on such person's own behalf for
the purpose of transporting passengers in Augusta-Richmond County.
(a) No taxicab company owner shall operate or permit a taxicab owned or controlled by the
owner to be operated on the streets of Augusta-Richmond County without first obtaining a taxicab
company owner's business tax certificate for the location from which that taxicab operates. The
taxicab company owner's business tax certificate application form shall be obtained from the
Planning & Development Department, License Division. The application form shall require the
following information and documents:
(1) Trade name of taxicab company to be operated.
(2) Owner's name and home address, if an individual.
(3) Names and addresses of all partners, if a partnership.
(4) Name and address of corporation president, and shareholders holding 25 percent or
more stock, if a corporation.
(5) Business address of taxicab company from which taxicabs will operate and the
location of the off street parking lot for the taxicabs.
(6) Assurance of ability to provide dispatch taxi service 24 hours per day, 365 days a
year.
(7) General description of identifying words and color scheme of the taxicab(s).
(8) Occupation Tax Certificate, if company is located within Augusta-Richmond
County or if the company is located outside of Augusta-Richmond County a business
tax certificate issued by the appropriate authority of that jurisdiction;
(9) An assurance that the telephone number of the taxicab company will be listed in
the next issued ‘BELLSOUTH – The Real Yellow pages’ directory;
(10) An assurance that the applicant will meet the insurance requirements of
section 6-7-10;
(11)The applicant's complete record of criminal arrests and convictions, including
those for traffic violations, during the past five years. If an applicant is a corporation,
association or partnership, the criminal record of the officers, directors, partners and
supervising employees thereof, including general manager, if any;
(12)Signed waiver(s) for a criminal background check from all persons listed in
Subparagraph (11);
(13)Provide the name, address and telephone number of a responsible individual
residing in Augusta-Richmond County who will be the registered agent for the
purpose of service of process or receipt of citations.
(b) Persons prohibited
(1) No person who has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or
forfeited bond on any federal or state felony offense within five years of the
application for a taxicab company owner's business license shall be issued such a
license, nor shall such license be renewed
(2) No person who has been convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or
forfeited bond on any federal or state misdemeanor offense or ordinance violation
involving moral turpitude or alcohol or drugs or prostitution or pimping or other
sexual matters within three years of application for taxicab company owner's business
license shall be issued such a license, nor shall any such license be renewed; except,
for renewal purposes only, two alcohol offenses shall be required to prohibit renewal.
(3) No person who has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to or forfeited
bond on five ordinance violations involving taxicabs in Augusta, Georgia, or any
other political subdivision within one year of the application for taxicab company
owner's business license shall be issued such a license, nor shall any such license be
renewed.
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§ 6-7-9. REGULATORY FEE.
Any person, firm or corporation who owns, operates or does business as a taxicab business in
Augusta-Richmond County shall, before engaging in such business, pay such regulatory fee as is
provided in § 2-1-3(c) of the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
§ 6-7-10. LIABILITY ISURACE.
(a) Every company owner of every taxicab engaged in the business of transporting passengers in
Augusta-Richmond County shall secure and keep in effect for each taxicab operated a policy of
liability and property damage insurance with a company duly authorized to do business in
Georgia in an amount not less than that required by Georgia law. Such policy shall insure to the
benefit of any person who shall be injured or who shall sustain damage to property caused by the
negligence of a holder, his servants or agents. A certificate of insurance certifying such coverage
shall be filed with the Planning & Development Department Licensing Division at the time of
licensing. The certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurance company issuing the policy
required by this section shall give the Licensing Division not less than 30 days' advance written
notice of any cancellation, reduction in coverage or other material change in the policy.
(b) Every certificate holder shall, upon the receipt of any notice of cancellation of the insurance
required by this section, immediately notify the Planning & Development Department Licensing
Division of such cancellation. Continued operation of the taxicab associated with the cancelled
insurance shall result in the immediate suspension of the owner's certificate.
(c) Any person operating an automobile within Augusta-Richmond County, hauling passengers
for hire, is hereby required to comply with this section even though exempt, for any cause, from
the payment of a taxicab business tax certificate fee.
§ 6-7-11. BUSIESS TAX CERTIFICATE HOLDER’S RESPOS IBILITIES FOR
VIOLATIOS .
Business tax certificate holders are responsible for violations of this article by their employees,
lessees, subcontractors, and independent contractors, including drivers and dispatchers. A
business tax certificate may be suspended or revoked for violation of this article by the business
tax certificate holder's employees, lessees, subcontractors, and independent contractors in
accordance with section 6-7-11 hereof.
§ 6-7-12. SUSPESIO OR REVOCATIO OF BUSIESS TAX CERTIFICATE.
(a) Suspension. For reasons set forth below, a business tax certificate issued under this article may
be suspended until these conditions no longer exist:
(1) Failure to maintain all of the general qualifications applicable to the initial
issuance of an business tax certificate.
(2) Violation of any part of this article.
(3) Allowing the required insurance coverage to lapse, or allowing a vehicle to
operate in Augusta-Richmond County without a current inspection sticker.
(b) Suspension for six months. For reasons set forth below, a business tax certificate issued under
this article may be suspended for six months:
(1) Charging a fare in excess of those fares on file with the Clerk of Commission.
(2) Refusing to accept a passenger solely on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religious belief, sex or sexual orientation. Sexual orientation shall mean the state of being
heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Operators shall not refuse to accept a passenger
unless the passenger is obviously intoxicated or dangerous.
(c) Revocation.
(1) A business tax certificate issued under this article may be revoked where the
applicant furnishes fraudulent or untruthful information, or omits information,
requested in the application.
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(2) A business tax certificate may be revoked for a violation of this article. If any
permit holder's employees, lessees, subcontractors, or independent contractors are found to
have violated this article on more than one occasions in a 12-month period, the business
tax certificate may be revoked.
(3) A business tax certificate may also be revoked if any driver affiliated in any way with
such permit is found to have violated this article on five or more occasions in a 12-month
period.
(d) In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the business tax certificate holder
may also be cited for violating the provisions of this article, and such citation(s) shall be
prosecuted in accordance with section 1-6-1.
§ 6-7-13. EXAMIATIO OF VEHICLES.
(a) Prior to the use and operation of any vehicle under the provisions of this article, such vehicle
shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by the Sheriff's department and found to comply with
all such rules and regulations as prescribed in SECTION 6-7-15. These rules and regulations shall
be promulgated so as to provide safe transportation for passengers and the general public and
shall specify and require installation and proper care and maintenance of such safety equipment
and regulatory devices as deemed necessary.
(b) When the Sheriff's department finds that a vehicle has met the standards established, it shall
issue a certificate to that effect, which shall also state the authorized seating capacity of the
vehicle so certified. This capacity shall at no time be exceeded.
(c) Drivers are not to drive and businesses are not to allow drivers to operate a vehicle without the
required markings, a taximeter, top light and inspection sticker as outlined in this section. No
business tax certificate holder under this article shall operate any taxicab without there having
been painted or attached vinyl lettering, on both sides and the rear thereof the words Taxi,
Taxicab or Automobile for Hire, the name of the business tax certificate holder and the number
assigned by the business tax certificate holder to such taxicab. Such words and numbers shall be
not less than six (6) inches high nor more than eight (8) inches in height. In addition, there may be
placed thereon an identifying design approved by the Sheriff. No vehicle covered by the terms of
this article shall be licensed whose color scheme, identifying design, monogram or insignia to be
used thereon shall, in the opinion of the Planning & Development License Division, conflict with
or imitate any color scheme, identifying design, monogram or insignia used on one (1) or more
vehicles already operating under this article, in such a manner as to be misleading or tend to
deceive or defraud the public. If after a business tax certificate has been issued for a taxicab
hereunder, the color scheme, identifying design, monogram or insignia thereof is changed so as to
be, in the opinion of the Planning & Development License Division, in conflict with or to imitate
any color scheme, identifying design, monogram or insignia used by any other person, owner or
operator in such a manner as to be misleading or tend to deceive the public, the business tax
certificate covering the taxicab bearing the misleading markings shall be suspended or revoked.
(d) Drivers and businesses are responsible for maintaining each vehicle for hire in a clean and
mechanically safe condition. The interior and exterior shall meet the requirements set out under
inspection requirements outlined in this section. Augusta-Richmond County will provide forms to
be used to meet the requirements of the inspection.
(e) The interior of each taxicab shall be maintained in a clean condition, free of foreign matter and
offensive odors. There shall be no litter in the vehicle or trunk and the seats shall be kept clean
and without holes or large wear spots.
(f) All vehicles for hire shall present a clean environment for passengers
§ 6-7-14: TAXICAB: VEHICLE AGE.
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(a) As of December 31, 2013, no taxicab business having a vehicle age greater than 10 years may
be operated as a taxicab in Augusta-Richmond County. For the purposes of this section, the term
vehicle age shall be the vehicle's model year.
(b)As of December 31, 2014 and thereafter, no vehicle having a vehicle age greater than eight
years may be operated as a taxicab in Augusta-Richmond County. For the purposes of this
section, the term vehicle age shall be the vehicle's model year.
§ 6-7-15. SIX-MOTH ISPECTIO OF VEHICLES REQUIRED .
Every vehicle operating under this article shall comply with O.C.G.A. in addition to being
inspected by the Sheriff's department every six (6) months to ensure the continued maintenance of
safe operating and satisfactory sanitary conditions. A decal showing the date of last inspection
shall be affixed to the windshield of the vehicle.
(a) In addition to O.C.G.A. requirements, the requirements that each vehicle must meet are as
follows:
(1)Exterior inspection shall ensure that headlights, taillights, brake lights, directional
signal lights, license plate lights, windshield wipers, all vehicle glass, window cranks or
electric windows, doors and door locks, trunk lid, trunk, hood, door handles, exhaust
system, bumpers, fenders, body, tires and other vehicle parts are in good condition and
functioning properly. There shall be no tears or rust holes in the vehicle body and no loose
pieces hanging from the vehicle body. There shall be no unrepaired body damage or any
body condition which would create a safety problem or interfere with the operation of the
vehicle.
(2) Interior inspection shall include the rearview mirror, steering wheel, foot brakes,
parking brakes, air conditioning and heating systems to ensure each item is in good
operating condition. The upholstery, floor mats, headlining, door panels and the trunk
compartment shall be inspected to insure there are no tears, that they are clean and have no
offensive odors and that the trunk has sufficient space for passenger luggage.
(3)The vehicle shall have the correct spare tire, jack, and a taximeter. The taximeter is to
be positioned so that it is visible from the passenger compartment. Taximeter accuracy
shall be verified according to the Sheriff department's published rules and regulations for
taxicabs.
(4) Taxicabs shall be subject to random inspections at any time for compliance with this
section. Taxicabs found to be substandard shall be removed from service immediately and
shall be subject to immediate vehicle inspection sticker removal by the Sheriff’s
department. The following is a list of potential code issues and the time allowed for
correction.
· Company sign not properly affixed: three days, or next inspection date.
· Phone number or rate signs not property displayed: three days, or next inspection
date.
· Taximeter passes between 55 and 65 seconds.
o Meter is fast 6 seconds or more: do not operate.
o Meter is slow 6 seconds or more: do not operate.
· Mechanisms that must be operable.
o Interior light or electrical problem: three days or next inspection date.
o Headlights (one side): three days or next inspection date.
o Taillights (one side): three days or next inspection date.
o Signal lights (one side), tag light: three days or next inspection date.
o Both signals not operable: do not operate.
o Brake lights: do not operate.
o Door opener (handles): do not operate.
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o Safety belts
· Climate control.
o Air conditioner (summer time) does not cool: do not operate.
o Heater will not warm up (winter time): do not operate.
· Loud muffler / excessive smoke: next inspection date.
· Trunk lock: next inspection date.
· Tires.
o Balding tires: do not operate.
o Balding with thread showing: do not operate.
· Windshield crack.
o Crack 3 inches or more: do not operate.
· Overall paint job: 15 days to comply.
· Headliner: 15 days to comply.
· Spare tire.
o No correct spare tire in trunk: do not operate.
o Bald and improper thread: do not operate.
o Spare tire not inflated: have driver inflate right away.
(b) The inspection sticker is proof that the business met the permit and insurance requirements at
the time of permit issuance and that the vehicle passed the last vehicle inspection. Each vehicle
driver must have in the vehicle proof of current insurance coverage. Any business letting
insurance coverage lapse shall have the inspection sticker removed by the Sheriff’s department
and the business tax certificate suspended or revoked. Business operations shall not be resumed
until proof of insurance is provided to the Licensing Division. Upon providing proof of insurance
coverage the business tax certificate will be reinstated and the vehicle or vehicles re-inspected and
new inspection stickers issued by the Sheriff’s department.
(c) No business shall use any vehicle that has not been inspected and had the inspection sticker
affixed.
(d) Inspection stickers are not transferable from vehicle to vehicle and are nonrefundable if the
vehicle is wrecked or taken out of service for any reason. The Sheriff’s department must be
notified within ten days of any vehicle being taken out of service. Stickers for replacement
vehicles or additional vehicles are issued under the same procedures as original inspection
stickers.
(e) Inspection stickers shall expire on December 31st of each year
(f) The company and its officers for which a taxicab is driven shall constitute agents of the driver
of such vehicle for the purpose of serving citations.
§ 6-7-16. SAFETY BELTS REQUIRED.
Each vehicle operated under this article shall be equipped with operable safety belts for each
passenger, and this equipment shall be subject to inspection at any time by the sheriff's
department.
§ 6-7-17. DRIVER'S PERMIT.
(a) Required. No person shall drive a taxicab for hire upon the streets of Augusta-Richmond
County, and no person who owns or controls a taxicab shall permit it to be so driven, and no
taxicab licensed by the Commission shall be so driven at any time for hire, unless the driver of
such taxicab shall have first obtained and shall have then in force a taxicab driver's permit issued
under the provisions of this article.
(b) Application-Form;
1) The names and addresses of two residents of Augusta-Richmond County who have
known the applicant for a period of one year.
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2) The educational background of the applicant.
3) A concise history of his employment – last three employers and position held.
4) A picture of himself with his name, address, age (which shall NOT be less than
eighteen (18) years), weight, height, sex, color of hair and eyes.
5) Complete the SAVE and E-Verify affidavit.
§ 6-7-18. SAME--EXAMIATIO AD IVESTIGATIO OF AP PLICAT; VALID STATE
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S PERMIT REQUIRED.
Each applicant for a taxicab driver's permit shall be required to show that he has a current motor
vehicle operator's permit issued by the state.The Sheriff's Department shall investigate the
reputation of the applicant . A report of such investigation and a copy of the applicant's traffic and
police record, if any, shall be attached to the application.
(a) Before issuing any driver permit to a taxicab driver applicant, the Sheriff’s Department shall
make a background check of the applicant to determine whether or not the applicant has a
criminal record. No permit shall be issued nor renewed to any applicant who has:
1) Within the last five years received a conviction for a federal or state felony.
2) Within the last three years received a conviction for misdemeanor or ordinance
violation relating to immoral purposes to include but not limited to:
a.Prostitution
b.Soliciting for prostitution;
c.Any sex related offense;
d.Alcohol offense;
e.Drug offense;
f.Fraud; and
g.Gambling.
3) Within the last three years received a conviction for any of the following offenses
(unless the five year felony rule applies):
a.DUI;
b.Reckless driving;
c.Hit and run;
d.Vehicular homicide;
e.Serious injury by vehicle;
f.Suspended driver's license;
g.Road rage; and,
h.Overcharging a passenger.
4) Within one year of the application for a driver's permit received a conviction for either
bad checks or four or more moving traffic violations under either state or local or federal
law.
At the time the application is filed the applicant shall pay to the Commission the sum of
TWETY-FIVE (25) dollars.
§ 6-7-19. SAME--APPROVAL OR REJECTIO; HEARIG UPO REJECTIO.
The Sheriff's Department upon consideration of the application and the reports and certificate
required to be attached thereto, as required by § 6-7-17 and 6-7-18, shall approve or reject the
application. If the application is rejected, the applicant shall be entitled to a hearing before the
Commission at which he may offer evidence why his application should be reconsidered.
§ 6-7-20. ISSUACE; COTETS; TERM; REEWAL; DISPLAY.
Upon approval of an application for a taxicab driver's permit, the Sheriff's Department shall issue
a permit to the applicant which shall bear the name, address, color, weight, height, age, color of
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hair and eyes, signature and photograph of the applicant. Such permit shall be in effect for the
remainder of the calendar year. A permit for each calendar year thereafter shall be issued upon the
payment of such fee as may be prescribed annually by the Commission unless the permit for the
preceding year has been revoked.
Every driver licensed under this article shall post his driver's permit in such a place as to be in
full view of all passengers while such driver is operating a taxicab.
§ 6-7-21. SUSPESIO AD REVOCATIO.
Should any driver of a taxicab be arrested and charged with a violation of any provision of this
Code, O.C.G.A., or other ordinance of Augusta-Richmond County, the Sheriff's Department may
require such driver to cease operating or driving any taxicab in Augusta-Richmond County for a
period not to exceed ten days. Should such driver be convicted of violating any of such provisions
of this Code or other ordinances, the Sheriff's Department may revoke such driver's permit and
require that such permit be deposited with the Sheriff's Department, which action, however, is
subject to appeal by the driver to the Commission. In addition, in the case of a conviction of a
violation of any of such provisions of this Code or other Augusta-Richmond County ordinances,
the Magistrate Court judge may suspend such driver's permit for a period not to exceed thirty
days, and in aggravated cases, may revoke such driver's permit.
§ 6-7-22. APPEARACE OF DRIVER.
A taxicab driver shall maintain a clean, neat personal appearance at all times while under duty.
(a) Dress code. Drivers shall be clean in person and dress at all times. The following standards
apply:
1) Drivers must wear shoes, sneakers, or sandals but no flip-flops or shower shoes.
2) Shirts and dresses must have either short or long sleeves and cover the torso so that the
breast, buttock and stomach are covered.
3) Pants, skirts, dresses and shorts shall be no shorter than two inches above the knee and any
slits on such clothing shall reach no further up the leg.
4) All clothing shall be opaque such that no body part required to be covered by
subparagraphs (1) and (2) will be visible.
5) A driver while operating a vehicle for hire is not to smoke or play a radio or tape player if
objected to by a passenger.
§ 6-7-23. PROHIBITED ACTIOS BY DRIVER.
It shall be a violation of this article for any driver of a taxicab to solicit business for any hotel or
to attempt to divert patronage from one hotel to another. Neither shall such driver engage in
selling intoxicating liquors or solicit business for any house of ill repute or use his vehicle for any
purpose other than the transporting of passengers and their baggage.
§ 6-7-24. TAXIMETERS REQUIRED.
All taxicabs operated under the authority of this article shall be equipped with taximeters fastened
to the taxi in front of the passengers, visible to them at all times, day and night; and, after
sundown, the face of the taximeter shall be illuminated. Such taximeter shall be operated
mechanically by a mechanism of approved design and construction, driven either from the
transmission or from one of the front wheels by a flexible and permanently attached driving
mechanism. All meters in use shall be sealed at all points and connections which, if manipulated,
would affect their correct reading and recording. Each taximeter shall have thereon a flag to
denote when the vehicle is employed and when it is not employed, and it shall be the duty of the
taxi driver to throw the flag of such taximeter into a non-recording position at the termination of
each trip. Such taximeters shall be subject to inspection every six (6) months by the License and
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Inspection division. Any license inspector or any officer of the Sheriff's department is hereby
authorized, either on complaint of any person or without any such complaint, to inspect any such
taximeter, at any time, and upon discovery of any inaccuracy therein to notify the person
operating such taxicab to cease operation immediately. Written notice shall also be sent to the
person operating such taxicab to cease operation. Thereupon such taxicab shall be kept off the
streets and highways until the taximeter is repaired or replaced and in the required working
condition. All taximeters shall be installed, properly connected and repaired as prescribed by the
manufacturer of such meter.
§ 6-7-25. IDETITY LIGHT REQUIRED.
Every taxicab shall be equipped with an identity light attached to the top of such taxicab. The
light may be bolted on or magnetically attached. Such identity light shall be constructed in one (1)
unit consisting of an illuminated place or cylinder upon which is printed the company's name,
taxi, for hire or the present identification lights of the taxicab. The overall dimensions of such
identity light shall not exceed six (6) inches in height by twenty (20) inches in length. The lights
of the identity light shall be connected to a contact switch attached to the taximeter, and such
contact switch shall operate automatically to illuminate such identity light when the taximeter is
not in operation indicating that the taxicab contains no passengers and to extinguish such light
when the taximeter is in operation. It shall be unlawful to knowingly drive or operate any taxicab
with such identity light illuminated while carrying passengers for compensation; and it shall be
unlawful to drive, operate or be in charge of the taxicab unless such identity light is illuminated
when such taxicab is for hire.
§ 6-7-26. SERVICE REQUIRED--GEERALLY.
All persons engaged in the taxicab business in Augusta-Richmond County operating under the
provisions of this article shall render efficient service to the public. Holders of licenses hereunder
shall maintain a central place of business and keep the same open twenty-four hours a day for the
purpose of receiving calls and dispatching cabs. They shall answer calls received by them for
services inside Augusta-Richmond County as soon as they can do so, and if such services cannot
be rendered within a reasonable time they shall then notify the prospective passengers how long it
will be before the call can be answered. Any licensee who shall refuse to accept a call anywhere
in Augusta-Richmond County at any time when such holder has available cabs, or who shall fail
or refuse to give service, shall be deemed a violator of this article and the certificate or license
granted to such holder may be revoked, in the discretion of the Commission.
§ 6-7-27. MISCELLAEOUS REQUIREMETS AD PEALTIES .
(a) A driver shall take the most direct route to a passenger's destination unless otherwise
authorized or directed by the passenger.
(b) A taxicab driver shall not refuse to accept a passenger unless the passenger is obviously
intoxicated or dangerous.
(c ) No driver shall refuse to accept a passenger solely on the basis of that passenger's or
perception of that passenger's race, color, creed, religion, sex, domestic relationship status,
parental status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, or
disability.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any driver or company to operate any taxicab which is not insured in
the amounts required.
(e) No taxicab shall be permitted to carry nonpaying passengers while transporting a paying
passenger except for the purpose of new driver training.
(f) It shall be unlawful for a driver to operate the vehicle in a manner which threatens a passenger
or anyone else or to threaten or otherwise abuse a passenger or for any passenger to abuse a
driver, and it shall also be unlawful for a driver to discharge any passenger before reaching the
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passenger's destination unless the driver has a reasonable belief that the passenger is dangerous or
unless street conditions do not permit a safe discharge.
(g) No television sets may be operated in the driving compartment area of a moving taxicab.
(h) Drivers and companies shall be prohibited from refusing to display to law enforcement
officers any information required by this article, and shall be prohibited from failing to cooperate
with inspectors in performing their duties.
(i) Companies operating vehicles for hire shall be prohibited from allowing such vehicles to be
operated by persons not holding valid driver permits.
(j) Drivers shall not be required to carry more than $15.00 in change.
(k) It shall be unlawful for any driver to carry a number of passengers that exceeds the seating
capacity of the vehicle for hire according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
§ 6-7-28. CHARGES.
(a) No owner or driver of a taxicab business tax certified to operate in Augusta-Richmond County
shall charge a greater sum for the use of a taxicab than in accordance with the rates shown on the
rate card displayed in the taxi and approved by the Commission.
(b) The taxicab rates that may be charged in Augusta-Richmond County shall be on file in the
office of the Commission and available to the public at any time during regular office hours of the
Commission and are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference thereto as fully as if set out in
length herein.
§ 6-7-29. RECEIPT.
The driver of any taxicab shall, upon demand by any passenger, render to such passenger a receipt
for the amount charged, either by a mechanically printed receipt or by a handwritten receipt on
which shall appear the name of the owner, business tax certificate number or company
identification number of the cab, amount of meter reading or charges, distance traveled, and the
date of the transaction.
§ 6-7-30. PAYMET OF FARE BY PASSEGER REQUIRED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to pay the legal fare of any of the vehicles controlled
by this article after having hired the same, and it shall be unlawful for any person to hire any
vehicle as herein defined and regulated with intent to defraud the person from whom such person
has hired the vehicle of the value of such service.
§ 6-7-31. SOLICITATIO OF PASSEGERS--REGULATED--GEERALLY.
(a) No taxicab driver shall solicit passengers for a taxicab except when sitting in the driver's
compartment of such taxicab or while standing immediately adjacent to the curb side thereof. The
driver of any taxicab shall remain in the driver's compartment or immediately adjacent to his
vehicle at all times when such vehicle is upon the public street; except that, when necessary, a
driver may be absent from his taxicab for not more than fifteen (15) consecutive minutes; and,
provided, further, that nothing herein contained shall be held to prohibit any driver from alighting
to the street or sidewalk for the purpose of assisting passengers into or out of such vehicle.
(b) No driver shall solicit patronage in a loud or annoying tone of voice or by sign or in any
manner annoy any person or obstruct the movement of any persons, or follow any person for the
purpose of soliciting patronage.
§ 6-7-32. SAME--AT TERMIALS OF OTHER COMMO CARRIERS.
No driver, owner or operator of any taxicab shall solicit passengers at the terminal of any other
common carrier nor at any intermediate points along any established route of any other common
carrier in Augusta-Richmond County.
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§ 6-7-33. RECEIVIG, DISCHARGIG PASSEGERS.
Drivers of taxicabs shall not receive or discharge passengers in the roadway but shall pull up to
the right-hand sidewalk as nearly as possible, or, in the absence of a sidewalk, to the extreme
right-hand side of the street and there receive or discharge passengers, except upon one-way
streets, where passengers may be discharged at either the right-hand or left-hand sidewalk or side
of the street in the absence of a sidewalk.
§ 6-7-34. ADDITIOAL PASSEGERS.
No taxicab driver who has been engaged by a passenger shall permit any other person to occupy
or ride in such taxicab unless the person first employing the taxicab shall consent to the
acceptance of additional passengers. No charge shall be made for an additional passenger to the
same point of destination, but when the additional passenger rides beyond the first point of
destination, such passenger shall pay for the additional distance traveled.
(on-paying passengers. Drivers shall not transport non-paying passengers while transporting a
paying passenger except for the purpose of driver training.)
§ 6-7-35. UMBER OF PASSEGERS LIMITED.
No taxicab driver shall permit more persons to be carried in a taxicab as passengers than the rated
seating capacity of his taxicab as stated in the certificate for such vehicle issued by the license and
inspection department. A child in arms shall not be counted as a passenger.
§ 6-7-36. HAULIG COTRACT PASSEGERS PERMITTED.
Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to prohibit persons licensed under the
provisions of this article to engage in the business of hauling contract passengers, persons hauled
for a weekly or monthly compensation, from their homes to their places of employment, provided
that such business tax certificate holders comply with the provisions of this article.
§ 6-7-37. TAXI STADS-OPE STADS.
(a) The Commission may establish open stands in such places upon the streets of Augusta-
Richmond County as deemed necessary. The Commission shall not create an open stand without
taking into consideration the need for such stands by the companies and the convenience to the
general public. The Commission shall prescribe the number of cabs that shall occupy such open
stands. The Commission shall not create an open stand where such stand would tend to create a
traffic hazard.
(b) Open stands shall be used by the different taxicab drivers on a first come first served basis.
The driver shall pull in to the open stand from the rear and shall advance forward as the cabs
ahead pull off. Drivers shall stay within five feet of their cabs; they shall not solicit passengers or
engage in loud or boisterous talk while at an open stand. Nothing in this article shall be construed
as preventing a passenger from boarding the cab of his choice which is parked at open stands.
§ 6-7-38. SAME--OCCUPACY BY OTHER VEHICLES.
Private or other vehicles for hire shall not at any time occupy the space upon the streets that has
been established under the provisions of this article as either open stands or assigned (call box)
stands.
§ 6-7-39. TELEPHOE DIRECTORY LISTIG REQUIRED.
All persons engaged in taxicab businesses in Augusta-Richmond County operating under the
provisions of this article shall have a telephone listed in the "BELLSOUTH—The Real Yellow
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Pages" telephone directory for Augusta-Richmond County in the name of their taxi company or
business.
§ 6-7-40. ADVERTISIG O OR I TAXICABS.
Subject to the rules and regulations of the Commission, it shall be lawful for any person owning
or operating a taxicab or motor vehicle for hire to permit advertising matter to be affixed to or
installed in or on such taxicabs or motor vehicles for hire subject to the payment of the required
fee therefore.
§ 6-7-41. MAIFEST.
(a) Every taxicab business tax certificate holder shall maintain a daily manifest upon which are
recorded all trips made each day, showing time and place of origin and destination of each trip
and amount of fare. The forms for such manifest shall be of a character approved by the Director
of Planning & Development.
(b) Every taxicab business tax certificate holder shall retain and preserve all manifests in a safe
place for at least the calendar year next preceding the current calendar year, and such manifests
shall be available to the sheriff's department and/or license and inspection department.
§ 6-7-42. RECORDS AD REPORTS--GEERALLY.
(a) Every licensee under the provisions of this article shall keep accurate records of receipts from
operations, operating and other expenses, capital expenditures, and such other operating
information as may be required by the Planning & Development Department. Every such
licensee shall maintain the records containing such information and other data required by
this article at a place readily accessible for examination by the Commission.
§ 6-7-43. RIGHT OF SUSPESIO BY PLAIG & DEVELOPMET LICE SIG
DIVISIO, SHERIFF’S DEPARTMET; REVOCATIO.
The Sheriff’s Department and the Planning & Development Department shall have the right to
immediately suspend, for cause, any business tax certificate issued under this chapter 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 as
set forth by this code; 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 business tax
certificate; or when it shall be proven before the Planning & Development 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 business tax certificate. The Planning & Development
Department shall report the suspension of such business tax certificate to the next regular or
called meeting of the Commission, and shall provide the licensee with at least three (3) days'
notice of said meeting, at which meeting the licensee may make such showing as he/she may
deem proper. After a hearing, Commission shall either continue the suspension, place the license
on probation, permanently revoke the license, or restore the license such that it remains in full
force.
§ 6-7-44. PEALTY FOR VIOLATIO 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 punished as provided in § 1-6-1 of this Code.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
1/7/2013 12:50 PM
Webster Detention Center, Phase II Inmate Processing Center
Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Caption:Motion to approve Design Change Order 6 that modifies the
Standard Form of Contract for professional services last dated
October 7, 2011, between the Owner: Augusta, Georgia, a
political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and
through the Augusta Richmond County Commission; and the
Architect: Johnson, Laschober & Associates, P.C. , for the
Professional Services known as Architectural Services for the
Webster Detention Center, Phase II, Augusta Richmond County,
Georgia.
Background:This Design Change Order will compensate the Architect for
Additional Services for the Webster Detention Center Expansion
Phase II for the programming, design, construction documents and
construction administration required for the difference between
the construction amount for the project in JLA’s original Contract
for the Inmate Processing Center approved by the Commission at
their meeting on August 2, 2011, indicated as the Construction
Contract Award Price of $7,490,831.00 and the Guaranteed
Maximum Price of $10,238,175.00 submitted by the Construction
Manager at Risk, R.W. Allen, LLC and approved by the
Commission at their meeting on September 18, 2012.
Analysis:This Design Change Order compensates the Architect for
Additional Services for providing the professional services for
their work associated with the programming, design, construction
documents and construction administration required for the
difference between the construction amount for the project in
JLA’s original Contract for the Inmate Processing Center
indicated as the Construction Contract Award Price of
$7,490,831.00 and the Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$10,238,175.00 both approved by the Commission less the
contingency of $245,589.00 contained in the GMP. The additional
Architect’s fee is calculated at the same percentage rate as the
original fee. The Architect will provide all of the professional
services as required by their existing contract in addition to the
Scope of Services as outline in their Proposal #: 3042.1102G with
a date of December 12, 2012. Total of Change Order 6 is
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$151,000.00
Financial Impact:The total amount of Design Change Order 6 is $151,000.00 for
additional Professional Architectural Services.
Alternatives:1. Approve the Change Order 6 for $151,000.00 for additional
Professional Architectural Services. 2. Not approve the Change
Order.
Recommendation:Approve the Change Order 6 for $151,000.00 for additional
Professional Architectural Services.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
GL – 328-03-1130; JL – 210356004
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Johnson, Laschober & Associates, P.C. Telephone: 706-724-5756
1296 Broad Street FAX: 706-724-3955
P.O. Box 2103 Web Site: www.theJLAgroup.com
Augusta, GA 30903 K:\30421102\ADMIN\CONTRACTS\WORKING FOLDER-NOT APPROVED\GMP CHANGE PROPOSAL.DOC
A R C H I T E C T S E N G I N E E R S L A N D S C A P E A R C H I T E C T S
CHANGE ORDER REQUEST
PROPOSAL #: 3042.1102G DATE: December 12, 2012
TO: Richard Ingram SENT BY: Phone [ ]
Heery International Fax [ ]
Email [ ]
RE: Charles B. Webster Detention Facility Phase II Program
BY: Ralph Salzmann, PE
FEE: $151,000
Richard,
This change order request is a result of the increased scope of work for the Inmate Processing Center.
The Construction Contract Award Price (CCAP) listed in the Contract is $7,490,831 and is defined in the
Contract as being equal to the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).
As a result of the programming activities, the final approved GMP for the Intake Processing Facility is
$10,238,175, but that includes a $245,589 contingency amount.
The originally Architect fee is $452,000 which equates to about 6.03% of the Contract CCAP.
We request an additional $151,000 which is a rounded amount of 6.03% of the difference between the
original CCAP and the GMP minus the Contingency. [(10238175-245589-7490831)*452000/7490831].
We will distribute this amount as per the original contract and will request payment based on the current
percent complete for the various phases.
Sincerely,
JOHNSON, LASCHOBER & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Ralph Salzmann, PE
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Item # 12
Public Service Committee Meeting
1/7/2013 12:50 PM
Proposal for a new Pedestrian Bridge connecting the Reynolds Street Parking Deck and the Trade,
Exhibit and Event (TEE) Center
Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Caption:Motion to approve an expenditure of SPLOST funds dedicated to
the New TEE Center, in the amount of $891,561.00, for design,
fabrication, installation and startup of all scope associated with the
new Pedestrian Bridge. (Approved by Public Services Committee
December 10, 2012) (No action in Commission meeting
December 18, 2012) (Requested by the Administrator)
Background:The TEE Center construction is currently being managed by RW
Allen. Under the approved Reynolds Street Parking Deck
Management Agreement between Augusta Georgia and Augusta
Riverfront LLC, the Pedestrian Bridge was included. RW Allen
will be contracted to execute the Pedestrian Bridge scope.
Analysis:Approving expenditures for the new Pedestrian Bridge and a
change to RW Allen’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
contract will move this effort forward without disrupting
(demobilizing) the Construction Manager executing the TEE
Center’s construction management.
Financial Impact:The cost for implementing the design, fabrication, installation and
startup of the new Pedestrian Bridge is $991,561.00. Funding for
this item is savings realized from the construction of the Reynolds
Street Parking Deck.
Alternatives:1. Approve execution of expenditures with RW Allen from
savings realized for the construction of the Reynolds Street
Parking Deck in the amount of 991,561.00, for design, fabrication,
installation and startup of the Pedestrian Bridge. RW Allen is
currently onsite completing construction of the new TEE Center.
2. Submit through normal Procurement bid process which will
delay design, fabrication, construction and startup.
Recommendation:1. Approve expenditure of SPLOST funds dedicated to the New
TEE Center, and execute a change to the project’s GMP for the
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TEE Center in downtown Augusta. It is recommended that this
scope be included in RW Allen’s contract
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
GL 325-05-1120; JL 206-35-1102 GL 361-06-1120 GL 361-06-
1130 Object Code: 54-13130
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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R.W. Allen, LLC 10/12/2012
LABOR MATERIALS SUB TOTAL Variance
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS $56,771.00 $8,283.00 $23,245.00 $88,299 $88,299
2 SITE WORK $81,530.00 $81,530 $81,530
3 CONCRETE $41,254.00 $41,254 $41,254
4 MASONRY $32,600.00 $32,600 $32,600
5 METALS $121,250.00 $121,250 $121,250
6 WOOD & PLASTICS $1,500.00 $1,231.00 $5,000.00 $7,731 $7,731
7 THERMAL & MOISTURE $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $96,960.00 $101,960 $101,960
8 DOORS & WINDOWS $107,000.00 $107,000 $107,000
9 FINISHES $22,310.00 $22,310 $22,310
10 SPECIALTIES $105,140.00 $105,140 $105,140
11 EQUIPMENT
12 FURNISHINGS
13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
14 CONVEYING SYSTEMS $15,000.00 $15,000 $15,000
15 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS $20,490.00 $20,490 $20,490
16 ELECTRICAL $15,520.00 $15,520 $15,520
17 MISC. / OTHER
CATEGORY SUBTOTALS: $60,771.00 $117,154.00 $582,159.00 $760,084 $760,084
Sales Taxes 8.00%$9,372 $9,372
Payroll Taxes (Labor Burden)22.00%$13,370 $13,370
Building Permits & Fees $2,102 $2,102
Subcontractor Bonds $11,197 $11,197
Insurances $1,756 $1,756
Association Fees $196 $196
Design Fees $76,000 $76,000
Contractor's Contingency $50,000 $50,000
TOTAL COST OF WORK: $924,077 $924,077
R.W. Allen Fee $60,000 $60,000
Performance & Payment Bond $7,484 $7,484
GRAND TOTAL 991,561.00 $991,561
Preliminary Concept Estimate
WORK DIVISION
TEE Center Connector - Straight Across Reynolds
Augusta, GA
Friday, October 12, 2012
City of Augusta
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