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PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Ownership Application: 15-59: A request by Ritaben S.
Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Super Express #2 located at 1502 Central
Ave. District 1. Super District 9.
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2. New Ownership Application: 15-60: A request by Keith L.
Axelson Sr. for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine License
to be used in connection with Stevens Creek Wine & Spirits
located at 1061 Stevens Creek Rd. District 7. Super District
10.
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3. New Application: 15-61: A request by Chad Emory Lord for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection
with Wal-Mart #2465 and Wal-Mart Fuel Center located at
3697 Windsor Spring Rd. District 4. Super District 9.
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4. Motion to approve Augusta Port Authority Rental Application
and Fee Schedule.
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5. Motion to approve an increase to the 2015 Augusta Public
Transit Budget in the amount of $700,000.00.
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6. Discuss bus service on holidays. (Requested by Commissioner
Fennoy)
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7. Discussion: A request by Melissa Scott for a Dance Hall
License to be used in connection with Harpo's located at 2864
Deans Bridge Rd. There will be Dance. District 2. Super
District 9.
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8. Discuss/approve entering into an agreement with the Southside
Neighborhood Association for the operations of the Doughty
Park. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
(Referred from November 10 Public Services Committee)
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9. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services
Committee held on November 10, 2015.
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10. Approve a recommendation by the Planning & Development
Department to amend Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative
and Regulatory Fee Structure, Section 2-1-3(c), so as to
establish the regulatory fees for temporary consumer fireworks
sales and consumer fireworks special use permits, and to
provide an effective date.
Attachments
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:New Ownership Application: 15-59: A request by Ritaben S.
Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Super Express #2 located at 1502 Central Ave.
District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Prakafh V. Bhatt.
Analysis:The applicant meet the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $665.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The
R.C.S.O. recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:New Ownership Application: 15-60: A request by Keith L.
Axelson Sr. for a retail package Liquor, Beer & Wine License to
be used in connection with Stevens Creek Wine & Spirits located
at 1061 Stevens Creek Rd. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Gregory L. Kent.
Analysis:The applicant meet the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2,330.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The
R.C.S.O. recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Palnning & Development
Caption:New Application: 15-61: A request by Chad Emory Lord for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with
Wal-Mart #2465 and Wal-Mart Fuel Center located at 3697
Windsor Spring Rd. District 4. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Application.
Analysis:The applicant meet the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alochol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $1,330.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The
R.C.S.O. 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
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Augusta Port Authority Rental Application and Fee Schedule
Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Caption:Motion to approve Augusta Port Authority Rental Application and
Fee Schedule.
Background:Enabling legislation was set forth by the General Assembly of
Georgia in 1959 establishing the authority and amended in 1989 to
allow the Port Authority to establish, promote and manage the
resources found along the Savannah River within the City limits of
Augusta for economic development including recreation and tourism
as well as support of various water activities, utilization of buildings
and facilities for recreation as well as commercial uses and the
development of a full service marina.
Analysis:In order to have a consistent fee structure in place, the Augusta Port
Authority has submitted a recommended fee schedule and rental
application for discussion and approval.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:1. To Approve 2. Move No Action
Recommendation:1. To Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Port Authority Rental Application
Renter Information
Event Title and Description: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Event Date(s): _______________________________________________________________________________________
Event Point of Contact: Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Contact Info: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Work Phone Mobile Phone Email Address
Rental Areas Initial all lines with yes answers ( )
Riverwalk (Upper) Marina: Use of any portion of Upper Marina must be negotiated with marina operator.
Dock A yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Dock B yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Gift Shop yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Parking Lot yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Boat Removal yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Riverfront (Lower) Marina: Use of marina operator portion of Riverfront dock must be negotiated with the marina operator.
Lower portion (below locked gate) of lower marina dock is responsibility of Port Authority and is a public dock.
Dock C yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Public Dock ($200/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Augusta Riverfront
Boathouse: Boathouse ballroom and kitchen rental must be cleared with Augusta Recreation Department. Rowing
Club meeting room use must be cleared with the Augusta Rowing Club.
Ballroom yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Kitchen yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Meeting Room yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Upper Pavilion ($50/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Public facility. Reserve for exclusive use only
PA Building ($100/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Must be coordinated with Savannah Riverkeeper, Inc.
Lower Pavilion ($50/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Public facility. Reserve for exclusive use only
Warehouse yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Must be negotiated with Mobile Marine, Inc.
Warehouse apron yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Must be negotiated with Mobile Marine, Inc.
Open Field ($300/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ____________________________________(____)
Boat Launch Ramps
5th Street ($100/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _____________________________(____)
Reserve for exclusive use only or $5/launch
Warehouse yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _____________________________(____)
Must negotiate with Mobile Marine, Inc.
Riverfront ($300/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _____________________________(____)
Public Ramp. Reserve for exclusive use only
Closing the River ($300/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _____________________________(____)
Public Docks
Rowing Club Dock ($200/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ______________________(____)
Riverkeeper Dock ($150/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ______________________(____)
Warehouse Dock ($200/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ______________________(____)
Will any of the docks need to be moved yes no _____________________________________(____)
Moving docks requires approval of specific plans for moving the docks
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Power (110 amp at all sources except poles, 3 phase up to 400 amp available at poles, use of electricity except simple
110 amp receptacle requires the hiring of a certified city electrician to set up and maintain electrical supply)
Riverwalk Marina (docks or parking lot) ($50/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Riverfront Marina (dock) ($50/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Upper Pavilion (free with pavilion rental)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Lower Pavilion (free with pavilion rental)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Main Field Pole (negotiate with Georgia Power)yes no
Upper Pole (negotiate with Georgia Power)yes no
RV Sites (negotiate with marina operator)yes no
Water
Riverwalk Marina (marina operator)yes no
Riverfront Marina (marina operator)yes no
Upper Pavilion (free with pavilion rental)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Lower Pavilion (free with pavilion rental)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
PA Building (Riverkeeper)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: _______(____)
Event open to the public?yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ___________________________________(____)
Limiting access to area between river and levee ($300/day)yes no If yes, inclusive dates: ______________(____)
All areas used must be returned to original condition after event. 10% deposit required. Deposit of ______ made to: _______
Alcohol
Will alcohol be served?yes no
If yes, event organizer will have to secure a permit through Augusta License and Inspections.
If yes, event organizer will have to hire security based on number of attendees expected.
Insurance
Events are required to carry event insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate.
Event must insure Augusta, GA, Augusta Port Authority and the marina operator in event coverage.
Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Organization:_________________________________________________Title: ___________________________________
State in which organization is incorporated: ________________________________
Notary Public Endorsement: Notary Public Name: _____________________________________ Date of signature: ________
Date of expiration of appointment: ____________________ Notary Seal _________________________________________
For Port Authority Use:
________________________________________________________________________
Representative Receiving Application, Signature and Legible Printed Name Date
Approved by Port Authority Board yes no ___________
Date
Contact information:
Port Authority: Frank Carl, frankcarl@knology.net, 706-364-5253, cell 706-513-1527
Boathouse: Carla McFeely, 706-821-2870, cmcfeely@augustaga.gov
Augusta Recreation and Parks Department: Darrell Bennett; 706-821-1754; dbennett@augustaga.gov
Mobile Marine: Edward Dorr, 706-722-1388; edwarddorr10@yahoo.com; cell 706 830 5828
Augusta Rowing Club: 706-432-0022; augustarows@gmail.com
Savannah Riverkeeper: Tonya Bonitatibus – 706-826-8991; riverkeeper@savannahriverkeeper.org
Form revised October 5, 2015
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Budget Increase for Augusta Public Transit
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Caption:Motion to approve an increase to the 2015 Augusta Public Transit
Budget in the amount of $700,000.00.
Background:The FY 2015 budget for APT will experience a shortfall in the
amount of $700,000.00 through December 31, 2015. This shortfall
is the result of miscalculation in the 2015 budget which
understated the value of the contract with McDonald Transit.
Analysis:The budgeted amount for this contract was $3.6 million. The
correct amount should have been $4.3 million.
Financial Impact:The deficiency will be offset by using the operational assistance
funding approved in FTA Grant #GA-90-X343-00. The use of
grant funds will not require any additional local funding. These
grant funds were originally planned for use in extending service
hours in 2016. However, this extension of service hours will have
to be delayed until Transit receives FTA approval of a new grant
that will include operational funding to offset the amount planned
for 2016. Grant funds that were approved during FTA’s FY 2013
budget cycle are still available for Augusta’s use pending
completion of the application process which should be completed
by November 30, 2015. We would anticipate that these funds will
be approved sometime in December 2015 or early to mid-Quarter
1 of 2016. The grant allocates $1,893,664.00 for operational
funding as shown below: FTA Grant #GA-90-X343-00. Split
Federal Local Capital $1,911,162 80/20 $1,528,930 $ 382,232
Operation $1,893,664 50/50 $ 946,832 $ 946,832 $3,804,826
$2,475,762 $1,329,064
Alternatives:Use local funds to increase budget.
Recommendation:Approve the request for budget modification to the 2015 Transit
budget.
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Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Fund 546
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Bus Service on Holidays
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss bus service on holidays. (Requested by Commissioner
Fennoy)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Dance Hall Application
Department:Planning & Developmnet
Caption:Discussion: A request by Melissa Scott for a Dance Hall License
to be used in connection with Harpo's located at 2864 Deans
Bridge Rd. There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new request.
Analysis:The applicant meet the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Dance Hall Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $121.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommends approval. The
R.C.S.O. 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
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Doughty Park
Department:
Caption:Discuss/approve entering into an agreement with the Southside
Neighborhood Association for the operations of the Doughty Park.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) (Referred
from November 10 Public Services Committee)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on November 10, 2015.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/24/2015 1:00 PM
Regulatory Fees Amendment
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Approve a recommendation by the Planning & Development
Department to amend Augusta, Georgia Code, Administrative and
Regulatory Fee Structure, Section 2-1-3(c), so as to establish the
regulatory fees for temporary consumer fireworks sales and
consumer fireworks special use permits, and to provide an
effective date.
Background:The State Legislature during the 2015 session passed House Bill
110 that allows for the sale of ‘consumer fireworks’ effective July
1, 2015, the sale of consumer fireworks from a ‘temporary
consumer fireworks retail sales stand’ effective January 1,2016
and the use of consumer fireworks at times outside normal hours
through the special use permit.
Analysis:House Bill 110 provides that the distributor selling consumer
fireworks from a temporary consumer fireworks retail sales stand
shall pay a $500.00 fee per location, payable to the local
municipality. Also the Bill provides that the municipality may
assess a fee up to $100.00 for the issuance of a special use permit
that allows for the explosion of consumer fireworks at a time
outside of the normal hours provided for in the code.
Financial Impact:The proposed Ordinance amendments will result in additional
revenue in the amount of $500.00 for each temporary sales stand,
and $100.00 for each special use permit.
Alternatives:Do not approve the regulatory fees.
Recommendation:Approval
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY CODE SECTION 2-1-
3(c) SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE TEMPORARY CONSUMER FIREWORKS RETAIL
SALES REGULATORY FEE AND THE CONSUMER FIREWORKS SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FEE TO ALLOW THE USE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS AT TIMES OTHER THAN
BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 AM AND MIDNIGHT, AND FROM 10:00 AM
THROUGH 2:00 AM JANUARY 1, JULY 3, JULY 4 AND DECEMBER 31; 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 AUTHORITY OF SAME AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Augusta-Richmond County Code § 2-1-3(c), is hereby amended by deleting said
subsection in its entirety, and substituting in lieu thereof the following, to-wit:
Sec. 2-1-3 (c). The regulatory fee schedule for persons in occupations and professions
shall be as set below, and may be amended from time to time:
Adult Entertainment Establishments $3,479.00 per year
Adult Entertainment (live) $140.00 per day
Amusement Parks $696.00 per year
Arcades $349.00 per year
Consumer Fireworks Special Use Permit $100.00
(ALLOW THE USE OF COSUMER FIREWORKS AT TIMES OTHER THA BETWEE THE HOURS OF
10:00 AM AD MIDIGHT, AD FROM 10:00 AM THROUGH 2:00 AM JAUARY 1, JULY 3, JULY 4 AD
DECEMBER 31)
Craft Show Promoters $418.00 per year
Dance Hall License $140.00 per year
Entertainment Venue: $349.00 per year
Flea Markets
1 through 10 rental spaces $418.00 per year
11 or more rental spaces $696.00 per year
Fortune Tellers $696.00 per year
Going Out of Business Sales $140.00 per 90 days
(May be renewed for 60 days) $140.00
Hybrid Restaurant $500.00 per year
Second Hand Goods $140.00 per year
Street Vendors $50.00 per day
Temporary and Transient Vendors $175.00 per day
Wreckers $36.00 per year
Taxicabs $36.00 per year
Temporary Consumer Fireworks Retail Sales $500.00
Limousines $36.00 per year
Vending Machines (per machine) $9.00 per year.
Salvage Yards $317.00
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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
______________, 2015.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION ATTEST:
By:____________________________________ ________________________
As its Mayor Clerk
First Reading: ______________________
Second Reading: ____________________
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