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PUBLIC SERVICES
1.New Location Application: A.N. 17-22: A request by Myles
Jay Sword for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used
in connection with Lidl U. S. Operations located at 1096
Alexander Drive. District 7. Super District 10.
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2.Location Transfer: A.N. 17-23: A request by Valarie W.
Jenkins for an on premise consumption Beer License to be used
in connection with Whitehead Grill located at 2425
Milledgeville Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
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3.Ratify action by the Augusta Library Board to accept a matching
rebate from the Georgia Environmental Financial Authority of
up to $50,000 to install a 60 kW Photovoltaic Panel Array on the
Friedman Branch Library.
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4.Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on July 11, 2017.
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5.Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 4,
Chapter 2, Article 2, Litter Control, Section 4-2-9 Littering
Streets and Sidewalks Prohibited so as to provide regulations
prohibiting the placing of posters, signs or advertisements on
any public property without authorization.
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6.Request the Augusta Commission approve the five (5) year
lease with Societe International de Telecommunications
Aeronautiques (SITA) as approved by the Augusta Aviation
Commission at their June 29, 2017 meeting.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III
Caption:New Location Application: A.N. 17-22: A request by Myles Jay
Sword for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Lidl U. S. Operations located at 1096 Alexander
Drive. District 7. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Location.
Analysis:The applicant meets 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 Department recommends approval.
The R.C.S.O. recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
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Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H Sherman III
Caption:Location Transfer: A.N. 17-23: A request by Valarie W. Jenkins
for an on premise consumption Beer License to be used in
connection with Whitehead Grill located at 2425 Milledgeville
Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
Background:This is a Location Transfer. Whitehead Grill is moving due to a
mandatory relocation of the Hyde Park properties.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a $120.00 application fee.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Department recommends approval.
The R.C.S.O. recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
Friedman Library Solar Panels
Department:Central Services/Augusta Library
Presenter:Takiyah A. Douse
Caption:Ratify action by the Augusta Library Board to accept a matching
rebate from the Georgia Environmental Financial Authority of up
to $50,000 to install a 60 kW Photovoltaic Panel Array on the
Friedman Branch Library.
Background:The State of Georgia, through the Georgia Solar Program,
developed a program offering rebates to cities, counties, and K-12
public schools for solar projects that help promote awareness and
education of renewable energy production and decrease energy
costs for Georgia taxpayers.
Analysis:The rebates will reimburse up to 50 percent or $50,000 of the cost
of materials, design, and installation of up to 60 kilowatt (kW)
ground mount or rooftop solar. Their program provides funding
for five organizations with one rebate awarded per entry. The
Augusta Library applied for, and was awarded one of the five
available rebates. An RFP has been issued through the Augusta
Procurement Department for providing and installing the system.
Financial Impact:Project cost is estimated to be between $120,000 and $140,000.
The rebate will cover $50,000 with the balance coming from
SPLOST funding allocated to the Augusta Library System.
Alternatives:Ratify action by the Augusta Library Board to accept a matching
rebate from the Georgia Environmental Financial Authority of up
to $50,000 to install a 60 kW Photovoltaic Panel Array on the
Friedman Branch Library.
Recommendation:Ratify action by the Augusta Library Board to accept a matching
rebate from the Georgia Environmental Financial Authority of up
to $50,000 to install a 60 kW Photovoltaic Panel Array on the
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Funds are Available
in the Following
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Project cost is estimated to be between $120,000 and $140,000.
The rebate will cover $50,000 of that amount with the balance
coming from SPLOST funding allocated to the Augusta Library
System.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on July 11, 2017.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Fennoy, Vice Chairman; Davis
and M. Williams, members.
Absent: Hon. Guilfoyle, Chairman.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Location Application: A.N. 17-21: A request by Kweli J. Hall for a ltem
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Greene Action:
Street Grocery located at 1002 Greene Street. District l. Super District 9. Rescheduled
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Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to refer this
item to the fullDefer Commission with no
recommendation.
Motion Passes 3-0.
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner
Mary Davis
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willful inaction. (Requested Item
from June 29 Commission Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
2.Discuss staffs misrepresentation of a request with
by Commissioner Marion Williams) (Referred
meeting)
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Motion Passes 3-0.
Made By
Commissioner
Mary Davis
Motion
Result
Passes
Seconded By
Commissioner
William Fennoy
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
Ordinance Amendments - Signs on Public Property
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III
Caption:Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 4,
Chapter 2, Article 2, Litter Control, Section 4-2-9 Littering Streets
and Sidewalks Prohibited so as to provide regulations prohibiting
the placing of posters, signs or advertisements on any public
property without authorization.
Background:At the March 21, 2017 Commission meeting, the Administrator
presented recommendations for addressing additional code
enforcement, property maintenance and cleanups, illegal dumping,
and anti-littering efforts. Approval was given to move forward
with the efforts…. The subject ordinance amendments will
address the littering along public right-of-ways in the form of
posters, signs and advertisements.
Analysis:The litter along the rights-of-way in the form of posters, signs and
advertisements is an on-going problem. City employees from
several departments regularly work together to remove the litter
from the public property. The City has codes that prohibit the
placing of litter upon a public street or sidewalk, but the codes do
not specifically state that posters, signs or advertisements are
litter; nor does the code provide a fee for violating the code….
The proposed code amendments clearly state that it is a code
violation to litter the rights-of-ways with posters, signs and
advertisements; and there are penalties in the form of a tiered fee
schedule that will be imposed on violators.
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Do not approve.
Recommendation:Approve
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Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, LITTER CONTROL, SECTION 4-2-9 LITTERING STREETS AND
SIDEWALKS PROHIBITED, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PLACING OF POSTERS, SIGNS
OR ADVERTISEMENTS ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION; TO
PROVIDE A TIERED FEE SYSTEM FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CODE SECTION, TO
PROVIDE TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT IT IS A VIOLATION OF
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE TO PLACE POSTERS, SIGNS OR ADVERTISEMENTS ON
ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION AS STATED IN THE
REGULATIONS HEREWITH, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. TITLE 4, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 2, LITTER CONTROL, SECTION 4-2-9 IS
HEREBY DELETED BY STRIKING THIS SECTION IN ITS ENTIRETY, AND NEW
SECTION 4-2-9 IS HEREBY INSERTED TO REPLACE THE REPEALED SECTIONS AS
SET FORTH IN “EXHIBIT A” HERETO.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2017.
__________________________ Attest:______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr. Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
As its Mayor Seal:
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2017
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).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
First Reading ______________________
Second Reading ______________________
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“EXHIBIT A”
Sec. 4-2-9. Littering streets and sidewalks prohibited.
(Existing code will be deleted)
It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal,
brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon
any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk"
includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual
household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of
such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be
disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located.
(Proposed code, by adding)
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to place, store, dump, park or broadcast any junk, metal,
brickbats, stones, plaster, lumber, trash, garbage, litter, paper or similar rubbish and junk upon
any public street or sidewalk in Augusta-Richmond County. As used in this Section, "junk"
includes without limitation appliances, furniture and other bulk items not considered usual
household garbage. The sanitation department is not responsible for collection and/or disposal of
such junk, and such junk shall not be collected by the sanitation department, but must be
disposed of by the owner of the property on which it is located.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to place posters, signs or advertisements on any public
property, unless the owner thereof or the occupier as authorized by such owner has given
permission to place such posters, signs or advertisements on such property. Any occupational tax
certificate holder (licensee) or any person in the employ of the licensee who violates this section, or
any individual or business (i.e. person who placed the poster, sign, or advertisements) that is
authorized by the licensee or employee of the licensee who violates the provisions of section, shall
subject the occupation tax certificate (business license) to suspension or revocation pursuant to
Section 2-1-38. Any poster, sign, or advertisement placed in violation of this Code section is declared to
be a public nuisance, and the officials having jurisdiction of the public property or building, including
without limitation law enforcement officers, may remove or direct the removal of the same. Each poster,
sign, or advertisement placed in violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense.
(1) A written warning will be issued on the first offense to the responsible individuals. The
responsible individuals can be the licensee, employee of the licensee, or the person who placed
the poster, sign, or advertisement on public property.
(2) A two-hundred fifty dollar ($250.00) fine will be charged to the responsible individual(s) of
for the second offense. The responsible individuals can be the licensee, employee of the licensee,
or the person who placed the poster, sign, or advertisement on public property. The fine is to be
paid to the Planning & Development Department within thirty (30) calendar days of the fine
being assessed. Failure to pay the fine will result in action being taken against the business
license, to include suspension or revocation.
(3) A five hundred dollar ($500.00) fine will be charged to the responsible individual(s) of for the
third offense. The responsible individuals can be the licensee, employee of the licensee, or the
person who placed the poster, sign, or advertisement on public property. The fine is to be paid to
the Planning & Development Department within thirty (30) calendar days of the fine being
assessed. Failure to pay the fine will result in action being taken against the business license, to
include suspension or revocation.
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(4) The business owner, manager, agent or responsible party will be issued a citation upon the
fourth offense in accordance with Section 4-2-25 with a maximum fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding sixty (60) days, either or both, at
the discretion of the judge of the court.
(5) A citation will be issued and request for revocation of business license upon the fifth offense.
(c) Businesses operating without a current Occupation Tax Certificate will be subject to penalties as
imposed under City Code 2-1-19.
(d) Any person who violates this Code shall be punished the same as for littering under Code Section 4-2-
25.
Tier Fee Schedule
Offense Penalty
1st Warning
2nd $250 Fee; suspension or revocation of
business license if fee is not paid.
3rd $500: suspension or revocation of business
license if fee is not paid.
4th Issuance of citation, fine not to exceed
$1,000 and imprisonment not to exceed 60
days; suspension or revocation of business
license.
5th Issuance of citation, request for revocation
of business license.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
7/25/2017 1:00 PM
SOCIETE INTERNATIONAL DE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AERONAUTIQUES (SITA) LEASE
AGREEMENT
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Presenter:Herbert Judon
Caption:Request the Augusta Commission approve the five (5) year lease
with Societe International de Telecommunications Aeronautiques
(SITA) as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their
June 29, 2017 meeting.
Background:On March 1, 2005, the Airport entered into a twelve-month lease
agreement with Societe Internationale de Communications
Aeronautiques Radio, Inc. (SITA) to install and maintain the
antenna, receiver transmitter and associated equipment needed to
provide Aircraft Communications Automatic Reporting Systems
(ACARS) information for ground and enroute users. The lease
agreement did not include several provisions for the Airport to
comply as a recipient of the financial assistance from the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT). In addition, the Airport did
not increase the rental fee since the inception of the lease
agreement.
Analysis:The Airport determined that the lease agreement be renewed to
add the languages for the aforementioned provisions and the rental
fee with increase of 3% per annum on each anniversary of the
commencement date during the term. Airport Counsel has
reviewed the lease agreement.
Financial Impact:$3,000 per year with a 3% increase per annum.
Alternatives:Deny request.
Recommendation:Approve request for the Augusta Regional Airport to enter into a
five (5)lease with Societe International de Telecommunications
Aeronautiques(SITA)
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Accounts:
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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