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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Smith and
Frantom, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Motion to approve establishing a subcommittee consisting of Commissioner
Hasan, Administrator's Office, Code Enforcement, the Warden and
Environmental Services to develop a strategy using a Demolition Inmate
Work Crew to assist/augment the current demolition activities of unsafe and
uninhabitable houses throughout the city. (Approved by Engineering Services
Committee March 13, 2018 - referred from March 20 Commission meeting)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
The Chairman appointed the sub-
committee with direction to come
back with a report to the committee.
2. Consider approving an Easement Deed, from Graphic Packaging International,
for a permanent access easement and three temporary construction easements.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner Ben
Hasan
Commisioner Sean
Frantom Passes
3. Approve Award of Bid #17-268 for the construction of the Highlands Water
Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC System to Rehab Construction
Company, Inc.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner Ben
Hasan
Commisioner Sean
Frantom Passes
4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on
March 13, 2018.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner Ben
Hasan
Commisioner Sean
Frantom Passes
5. Approve and authorize the Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to purchase
13.53 Wetland mitigation credits at a total cost of $139,156.05 ($10,285 per
mitigation credit) from the AA Shaw, LLC (AA Shaw Wetland Mitigation
Bank) to mitigate wetland impacts as determined necessary by the US Army
Corps of Engineers in regards to the Hiers Pond/Lake Aumond Dredging
Project.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner Ben
Hasan
Commissioner
Grady Smith Passes
6. Mr. Ron Barnard regarding city water being turned off frequently in his
neighborhood by private plumbers resulting in expensive plumbing repairs for
his residence.
Item
Action:
None
Motions
Motion Made Seconded Motion
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Type Motion Text By By Result
It was the consensus of the Committee
that this item be received as information
with Commissioner Frantom and City
staff to meet with the Condominium
Association to work on resolving the
problem.
7. Consider approving Norfolk Southern Activity No. 1256368 Crossing
Agreement.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Grady Smith
Commissioner Ben
Hasan Passes
8. Ms. Sameera V. Thurmond regarding a request that the Engineering Department
study the traffic situation that occurs on Camilla Street.
Item
Action:
None
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
Ms. Thurmond did not appear
before the Commission.
9. Mr. Charles N. Utley regarding the adoption of a resolution relative to Zero
Waste and Environmental Democracy.
Item
Action:
Rescheduled
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Defer
Motion to refer this
item to the full
Commission with no
recommendation.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Attendance 4/10/18
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBERS
December 5,2000
Augusta Richmond county commission convened at 2:04 p.m., Tuesday,
December 5,2000, the Honorable Bob Young, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Colclough, J. Brigham, Mays, Kuhlke, H. Brigham,
Shepard, Cheek and Bridges, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hons. Beard and Williams, members of Augusta Richmond
County Commission.
Also present were Jim Wall, Attorney; Walter Hornsby, Interim
Administrator; and Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission.
The Invocation was given by the Reverend Matthews.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
DELEGATION:
Mr. Joe Scott
Richmond County Board of Education
Student Council Members
Mr. Mayor: Delegation is Mr. Joe Scott, with the Richmond County Board of
Education, and you have some student council members here with you today. Do you
want to introduce your group, and then the Clerk will read a proclamation and Mr. Henry
Brigham will have a presentation.
Mr. Scott: Yes. Mr. Mayor and County Commissioners, December 4 through 8 is
Human Relations Week. Our theme this year is "Understanding Diversity in the New
Millennium," and we brought all of these student council members here from Richmond
County and the high schools will receive the one from the county, the middle schools will
receive -- [inaudible] will receive the one from the Senate Majority Leader.
Mr. Mayor: Madame Clerk, if you would read the proclamation. Mr. Scott, if
you would come back to the podium, or if you have council representatives who will join
you, Mr. Henry Brigham will present you with a proclamation. Madame Clerk?
Clerk: In recognition of Human Relations Week, Whereas Richmond County
Association of Middle and High School Student Councils are the outstanding leadership
organizations in Richmond County, and
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Clerk ltem 4 needs to be deleted and taken up at the December 19 meeting.
Mr. Mayor: Is there any objection to adding any or all of these items? None
heard, so these items will be added to the agenda. That brings us to our consent agenda,
Madame Clerk.
Clerk: Our consent agenda, items l-16.
FINANCE:1. Motion to approve Walter Hornsby and Keven Mack as the authorized
signatures on the HND bank accounts and substitute Walter Hornsby for
Randy Oliver on all other city bank accounts. (Approved by Finance
Committee November 27, 2000)2. Motion to approve counter-offer to acquire property identified as Tax Map
37-3, Parcel 106 for $ii78,000. (Approved by Finance Committee November
27,2000)
ADMINISTRATIVI SERVICES :3. Motion to approve continuing commercial property insurance through
Chubb. (Approved by Administrative Committee November 27,2000)4. Motion to approve 2001 Holiday Schedule. (Approved by Administrative
Committee November 27, 2000)
Pulled from consent agenda.
Motion to approve revised procedure (Option III Joint effort with License &
Inspection, Public Works and RCCI, adds two new staff positions, and
utilizes an inmate crew. (Approved by Administrative Committee November
27,2000)
Motion to approve source of funding and an Ordinance providing for the
demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the Sand Hills
Neighborhood: 2508 Porter Street (District 1, Super District 9); Bethlehem
Neighborhood: 1123 Davidson Lane, 1049-1051 Gregg Street (District 2,
Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: New Savannah Road (Map
73, Parcel 23) (District 1, Super District 9) and waive 2"d reading provided.
(Approved by Administrative Committee November 27,2000)
7.
ENGINEERING SERVICES:8. Motion to approve purchase of property for the purpose of a right-of-way
from Sylvester Mura Bailey, Sr. (Tax Map 110-3, Parcel 220.1) for the
amount of $61315. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November
27,2000\9. Motion to approve payment of invoice in the amount of $521896.00 from
Cummins South, Inc. for hydraulic transmission and additional work while
furnishing and installing new diesel engine and related equipment at the Raw
Water Pumping Station. (Funded by Account No. 507043410-
5425110 189 644260-5425110) (Approved by En gineerin g Services Committee
November 27,2OOO)
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10. Motion to approve Co-Location Lease Agreement with Gold Cross
Emergency Medical Services for VHF Radio Tower Antenna to be located on
the catwalk of the Tower. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
November 27r20AA)11. Motion to approve option to acquire L right-of-way from Cokesbury
Methodist Church (Tax Map 110-3, Parcel 187) for the sum of $2,357.
(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 27,2000)12. Motion to approve the Deeds of Dedication, Maintenance Agreements and
Road Resolution submitted by the Engineering and Utilities Departments -Barsim Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 27,
2000)13. Motion to approve the Deeds of Dedication, Maintenance Agreements and
Road Resolutions submitted by the Engineering and Utilities I)epartments -Dogwood Estates, Section 2. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee
November 27,2A00)14. Motion to approve to award bids for the purchase of street light poles and
fixtures to the low bidder, Electrical Equipment Company, in the amount of
S1171108.00, subject to approval of product samples. Funds are available in
Account Number 27 l-04-1610-54. 14410. (Approved by Engineering Seruices
Committee November 27, 2000)
PUBLIC SAFETY:15. Motion to approve the attached quote from Motorola for Mobile Data
Terminals to be installed in the Marchal's Department vehicles. (Approved
by Public Safety Services Committee November 27,2000)
PUBLIC SERYICES:16. Motion to lease 2.89 acres at Wood Street Park to Augusta Rugby Club for
construction of a multipurpose athletic field. (Approved by Public Seruices
Committee Novembe r 27, 2000)
Mr. Mayor: Do we have anyone here to speak on any of these items on our
consent agenda today? No hands are up. Gentlemen, what's your pleasure with respect
to the consent agenda?
Mr. Bridges: Mr. Mayor, could we pull number 5, please. I'd like to hear
arguments on that.
Mr. Mayor: Okay. Pull any others? Do we have a motion to approve the consent
agenda, then?
Mr. Cheek: I so move.
Mr. Shepard: Second.
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Mr. Mayor: Any discussion? All in favor of approving the consent agenda minus
item number 5, please vote aye.
Clerk: Mr. Mayor, as a matter of record, I'd like to state that Commissioner
Marion Beard and Lee Beard are out of the city today attending the National League of
Cities Conference, and Commissioner Mays is on his way.
Mr. Mays out.
Motion carries 7-0. [Items 1-4,6-161
Mr. Mayor: We'll take up item 5 now, Mr. Bridges.
Clerk:
5. Motion to approve the increased salary range of $801000 - $115,000 for
Airport Director's position.
Mr. Bridges: Mr. Mayor, this is quite jump, something like 35Yo in salary from
where it's at now. My concern is we're talking about paying an administrator for the
whole government $125,000 and an airport director, which in my mind is a department
head, $115,000. I was just concerned that the justification for an increase of that size.
Mr. Mayor: Is there anyone here from the Airport Commission who wishes to
speak to this? Mr. Smith, if you'd come up. If you'll just give us your name and address
for the record, please.
Mr. Smith: My name is Ernie Smith. 253 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia. I'm
on the Aviation Commission, and with respect to the raise from $80,000 to $115,000, the
necessity is such that the only way we can possibly get a tried and true director to run this
economic engine, we have to be available to pay them for that. The director for aviation
at Savannah and Columbia said that we could them at the present salary that we had, and
as you can see, the growth that they're expanding and exploding with in Savannah and
Columbia necessitates that. In order to get a leader that has the acumen necessary to run
an economic engine of this magnitude, we have to have someone with experience, and
the only way we're going to be able to competitively get someone with that experience is
to pay them basically what they're worth, and that's why we sought to get a raise to that
level to attrad. someone of that acumen and that type of [inaudible].
Mr. Bridges: Mr. Smith, the funding for this comes out of the airport funds?
Basically the city is giving you permission, has to give you permission to increase it, but
it's not affecting the General funds; is that correct, Walter?
Mr. Hornsby: That's correct.
Mr. Bridges: Okay.
ADMIM STRATTVE SERVICES
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - November 27,2000
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Bob Yorurg, Mayor; H. Brigbao, chairman; Beard and cheek,
members; Jim wdl, Attomey; wdtff Hornsby,Intedm Administrator; Rob Sherman,
License & Inspections Director; Sandy wright, Risk lvlanagement Drpt.; Michacl
Cheenc, Asst Com. of P.W. - Operatioos Division; Keven Maclq HI{D Director; Teresa
Smitb Prrblic Works Director; Brenda Byrd-Pelaea Interim Humarr Resources Director;
Robert Leverett, Wardeq RCCI; Lena Bonner, clerk of Commission and Nancy
Morawski, Deputy Clerk of Comrnission.
ABSENT: Hon. Kuhlke, Co-Chairman.
Also Presenr Stacey Eidson of The Metopolitan Spiriq Heidi Coryell of The
Augusta Chronicle and Hons. Williams, Bridges aad Colclo,gh, Comrnissioners.
The Clerk We have a request to delete Item 6 from the agenda.
Mr. Beard: I so move.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A requcst to apprcve 200I Holiday Schcdule, was read.
Mr. Beard: I so move.
Mr. Cheek: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A rcquert to approve continuing commercial prgperty ingurance through
Chubb, wes read.
Mr. Beard: I so move.
Mr. Cheek: I second it.
Motion adopted unanimously.
The Committee nert considered increasing the salary range for Air?ort
Director's position. .i
At this time Mr. Ed Mclntyre and Mr. Whihey O'Keefe appeared before the
Cornmittee requesting that the sdary range for the position be set at $80,000 to Sl 15,000.
Mr. Beard: I move it be approved.
hdr. Cheek: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
/{ 4request to approve rwised procedurc for the dcmolition of uninhabitablc,
unsafe houses/gtructures, was read.
Ms. Smith made a short presentation outlining the variou options regarding costs
and utilization of personnel to accomplish the demolition of unsafe-houses/strucffies.
Afrer a discussion of the mafier, Mr. Beard: I move that we approve Option 3.
[Option 3 accomplishes demolition activities as a joint effort with License &
lnspection, Public Works aud RCCI, adds 2 new staffpositions, and utilizes
an inmate crewl
Mr. Cheek: I second that.
Motion adopted unanimously.
A request to approve source of ftrnding and an Ordinance providing for the
demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the Sand lilills
Neighborhood: 2508 Porter Strcet @istrict l, Super District 9); Bethlehem
Neighborhood: 1123 Davidson Lane, 1049-105r Gregg Street @istrict 2, Super
District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: New. Savannah Road (Map 73, Parcel 23)
@istrict l, Super District 9) and waive 2nd rcading, was read.
Mr. Sherman: These will go into the list of those you have approved and are not
yet fiuded.
Mr. Beard: I move it be approved.
Mr. Cheek: Second.
Motion adopted uranimor:sly.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
NWM
l ADMIM STRATTVTE SERVICES
AGEI{DA
COMMTTEE ROOM -November 27,2000
2:00 P. M.
l- Approve contiouing cornmercial property i*urarce through chubb.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Approve 2001 Holiday Schedule.
consideration to increase salary range for Airport Director,s position.
lnn r." revised procedure for the demolition of unintrabitable, unsafehouses/structures.
Approve sourc€ of firnding and an ffiinauce providing for the demolition ofcertaia unsafe and uninhabitabl: properties h the sandrrus Neighborhood: 250g
longl Street @istrict l, super Disrict 9); Bethlehem Neighborhood: I123Davidson Lane, 1049-1051 Greeg streeigoisrict 2, SupelDistrict 9); EastAugusaNeighborhood: New savannah Road (Mai z3lparcet zl) (iiisrict t,Super District 9) and waive 2nd read.ing 5 - r - -
Approve term of secltr ageq on rcar property assisted with communityDevelopment Block crrant firnds to one year foi each $s,000 of assistancep,rovided.
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Public \Morks and Engineering Department
Teresa C. Smith, P.E., Director
AGEIYDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE BOB YOUNG, MAYOR
MEMBERS OF COMMISSION
I{ENRY BRIGHAM, CHAIRMAN, ADMIMSTRATME SERVICES COMMITTEE
WALTER HORNSBY, INTERM ADMIMSTRATOR
0FROM: *\u renrsA c. SMITH, p.E., DIRECTOR, PIIBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
- ROBERT LEVERETT, WARDEN, RCCI
aivo RoBERT SHERMAN, DTRECToR
LICENSE AND INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2000. NOVEMBER 27, 2OOO ADMINISTRATME SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
SIIBJECT: DEMOLITION OF UNINHABITABLE, UNSAFE HOUSES/STRUCTI,RES
FILE REFERENCE: 00-006(D)
CAPTION: APPROVE REVISED PROCEDURE FOR TIIE DEMOLITION OF
UNINHABITABLE, UNSAI'E HOUSES/STRUCTURES.
BACKGROUIID:
Presently, Richmond County contracts with vendors for the dernolition of
houses/sEuctures identifies as uninhabitable and/or unsafe. Currently, funds
are not available to support the number of demolitions that need to be
addressed in a timely manner. The License and Inspection Departrnent has
contracted with vendors for the demolition of 26 strrctures this year, at a costof $75,956. To date, an additiornl 26 units have been approved for
demolition, yet no additional funding is available to perforrr tnis activity.
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AGENDA ITEM
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FINAI\ICIAL
IMPACT:
The Public Works and Engineering Deparment, Mainte,nance
Section, has equipment that can be utilized for demolitions and
hauling off materials to be disposed of at the Landfill.
Several Options were considered. Detailed information on
each option is attached to the Agenda Item. In sr.rmmary, they
are as follows:
OPIIQN 1 - Continue demolition activities as currently
performed with the responsibility remaining solely within the
License and Inspection Departrnent utilizing contractors to
perforrn the actual demolition activity.
EIP!L2- - Accomplish demolition activities as a joint
ef[ort with License and lnspections, Public Works, and RCCI
utilizing new staff for administrative support, security, to drive
the tnrcks and to operate the equipment and using inmates for
the manual labor tasks.
OPI'IONE- Accomplish demolition activities as a joint effort
with License and Inspections, Public Works, and RCCI
utilizing new staff for adminishative support, security, and
using inmates to drive the trucks, to operate the equipment and
for the manual labor tasks.
agUAN 4 - Continue demolition activities as curently
performed with the responsibility remaining solely within the
License and Inspections Deparfinent utilizing contactor
services but instead of lump sum contracts, setting up to
perform demolition rmder a task orders contract. This type of
contracting would guarantee that a minimum number of
structures are demolished per year. The work would be
performed as a task order based on square footage for work to
be performed.
OPTION 1
OPTION 2
OPTION 3
OPTION 4
No additional funds required
An additional $82,000 needed for a total of
$182,000 requireil to support this option
An additional $10,000 needed for a total of
$110,000 required to support this option
Funding requirements to support this option
are not known at this time, but may be
limited to existing available funds
AGENDA ITEM
NO\aEMBER 20,2000
PAGE THREE
ALTERNATTVES:Approve one of the options presented above.
Do not approve and continue to perform demolitions
utili?ing curre,rt process and procedures.
RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMEI\IDATION WOULD DEPEIID t PON
TEE, COMNIISSIONS' PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IN
REVISING TEE CI'RRENT PROCESS AND AIY
ANALYSIS OF THE LIIVIITATIONS IMPOSED.
DEP FT.]I[DS ARE AYAILABLE IN
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D emolition o f Uninhabitable, unsafe houses/structures,i
BACKGROUNiD
Representatives from the Public Works, License and Inspection Deparhe,nts and the
Augusta Richmond Cormty Correctional Institute met todiscuss options forperforming the
dernolition of uninhabitable or rmsafe houseVstnrcfires. This meeting wiui prompted by &e
requirerrent of the Administrative Services Committee to resubmit the Agendaltem
previously prepared to address demolitions with in-house forces.
Upon reviewing the Agenda Item, dated August 31, 2000, the collective discussion revolved
around the issues associated with the proposal that were not addressed or required
clarification. In doing so, the following assumptions need to be presented:
1. The anticipated minimuur number of demolitions per year is 25.
2. Maximum demolitions that can be performed per year by staffis approximately 40.
3. Approximately 85% of the houses demolished require asbestos abatemsnt.
4. Approximately $100,000 is budgeted annually to perform demolition
During the discussions there were several scenarios considered, each of which would satisff
the goal of completing demolitions, however each scenario had specific pros and cons as well
as limitations. Therefore several options have been developed with the appropriate
assumptions and support information. These options are presented below:
oPuqN_l
Continue demolition activities as currently performed with the responsibility remaining
solely within the License and Inspection Department utilizing contractor services.
. Approximately 25 houses are demolished annuallyo The average cost of demolition is $3,500 per strrctureo Al1 preparation, oversight and implementation activities are performed by the Difector of
the License and Inspection Department
o The number of houses that can be demolished is limited by the fuuds budgeted to be used
for title searches, asbestos surveys and abatement, and actual demolition
No additional funds are required to support this option at the current activity level.
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qIIQN 2
Accomplish demolition activities as a joint effort with License and Inspection, Public Works,
and RCCI adding 5 new staff positions and utili"i"g an inmate cre\tr.
o License and Inspection would continue to be responsible for overall manageme,nt of the
program and all preliminary requirements associated with condemning the stnrctureo License and Inspection would continue to be responsible for the title search, asbestos
survey and abatemento After completion of asbestos abate,ment, a request would be given to Public Works to
issue a work order for demolition of the stnrcture(s)o Public Works staffand the inm2lss would perfonn the demolition and provide a rqlort
back to License and Inspection upon sompletiono License and Inspection would process for fees, as appropriate
It is estimated that as many as 35 to 45 houses can be demolished each year depending on
weather. However, this option calls for the hiring of staffto administer the program, operate
the equipment and drive the tmcks, as well as a Correctional Officer to oversee ft19 inmates
provided by RCCI for the manual labor part of the effort. The table below identifies the
needs and firnding requirements to support this option.
Reouirement _ Cost/]reart Funding Source
Title search, asbestos survey & abatemenf $48,000 General Fund - Annual
I - Secretary I 3A $31,000 General Fund - Annual
I - Heavy Equipment Operatot'B $25,900 General Fund - Annual
2 - Truck Drivers3B $46,800 General Fund - Annual
I - Correctional Office/B $31,000 General Fund - Annual
1- Van & Trailer (new)a $25,000 General Frurd
Cost pcr year inctudes bcnelits
Cost incurred to support thc title scarch, asbestos survcy and asbcstos abatsnEnt is estimated at aproximarcly
$ I ,200 per sructure. This cost is based on an average of 40 stsucturcs pcr ycar.
Reprcsen6 new errployees to b€ hired by A.) Licensc and Inspections utd B.) Public Works
Represents one time capital expenditurc
Total one time capital expense is $25,000. The total annual funding requirernent is $182,000.
If the $100,000 included in the License and Inspection Budget for this activities is continue4
an additional 582,000 would be required to support this option.
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3.
4.
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OPTION 3
Accomplish demolition activities as a joint effort with License and Inspection, Public Works,
and RCCI, and adding 2 new staffpositions and utilizing an inmate crew
o License and Inspection would continue to be responsible for overall manageme,nt ofthe
program and all preliminary requirements associated with condemning the stnrctureo License and Inspection would continue to be responsible for the title search, asbestos
survey and abatemento After completion of asbestos abatement, a request would be given to Public Works to
issue a work order for demolition of the stnrcture(s)o Public Works staff and the inmates would perform the demolition and provide a report
back to ticense and Inspection upon completiono License and Inspection would process for fees as appropriate
It is estimated that approximately 30 houses can be demolished each year depending on
weather. However, this option calls for the hiring of staffto administer the program, and a
Correctional OfEcer to oversee the inmates provided by RCCI for the manual labor part of
the effort and to operate the equipment and drive the tnrcks. This option would be less
efficient than option 2 as the inmates operating the equipment and driving the tnrcks have to
remain together at all times for security reasons. In addition, the success of a full crew will
be dependent upon the availability of inmates that meet the training and licensing
requirements. The table below identifies the needs and funding require,ments to support this
CosU]rearl Funding Source
$48,000 General Fund - Annual
$31,000 General Frurd-Annual
$31,000 General Fund - AmualN/A N/AN/A N/A
51,500 Public Works budget
Cost per year includes bencfits
Cost incurred to support the titlc search, asbcstos survcy and asbestos abaterrpnt is estimated at approximately
$ I 200 pcr smcnre. This cost is based on an avcrage of 40 structurcs pcr ycar.
Rep,resents new enrployees to bc hircd by A.) Liccnse and Inspections and B.) Public Work
Represerts one time capial expcnditurc (A spare van provided by RCCI would be utilized)
Equipmcnt will be opcratcd by inmates that have the necessary raining and meeting licensing requirernents
Total one time capital expense is $1,500 and will be funded by Public Works. The total
annual funding requirement is $110,000. If the $100,000 included in the License aird
lnspection Budget for this activities is continued, an additional $10,000 would be required to
support this option. i
option.
Requirement
Title search, asbestos survey & abatemenf
1 -SecretaryI3A
1 - Correctional Officer3B
I - Heavy Equipment Operators
2 - Truck Driverss
1- Trailer (new)a
I.)
3.
4.
5.
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OPTION 4
Continue demolition activities as cr:rrently performed with the responsibility remaining
solely within the License and Inspection Departuent utilizing contractor services but instead
of lump sum contracts, setting up to perform de,molition under a task orders contrast. This
tlpe of contracting would guarantee that a minimum number of stnrctures be demolished (in
square feet). The work would be performed as a task order based oE sqrure footage or work
to be perfonned.
o The number of houses demolished would depend on the cost per square footo Al1 preparation, oversight and implernentation activities are performed by the License
and Inspection Departuento The nurnber of houses that can be demolished is limited by the funds budgeted to be used
for title searches, asbestos surveys and abatement, and acfual demolition
Information on funding requirements to support this option is not available. Additional time
is needed to gather data on task order contracting and to obtain costs per sqrure foot from
interested contractors. However, it is potentially a viable option to more effective utilize the
funds budgeted on an as needed basis in lieu of waiting to award one large contact for
demolition.
SUMMARY
(Note: The Title searcb, asbestos survey and abatement rsmain the same on all options. Should efEciencies be
realized, this allows for additional activities in these areas to be funded-)
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4
Title search, asbestos
survey & abatement
Incl. in
contract cost
$48,000 $48,000 Incl. in
contract cost
I - Secretary I NA $31,000 $31,000 NA
I - Heavy Equipment
Ooerator
NA $25,900 NA NA
2 - Truck Drivers NA $46,800 NA NA
I - Correctional Officer NA s31.000 $31.000 NA
I - Van & Trailer (new)NA $25,000 $1,500
(To be tunded bv PW)
NA
Contact for Demolitions $100.000 $0 $0 s100.000
No. structures per year 25 40 30 As funds
allow
Total fundins reouired $100.000 $182,000 s110.000 s100.000
Additional funds reo'd $0 s82.000 $10.000 $0
Constraints Funding Weather &
staffing needs
Weather & availability of
inmafe5 with required
62ining and licensine
Funding
iEUAC for 40 units/year $140,000 $182,000 s110,000 Data not
available.rEquivalent Unifomr Annual Cost
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ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER (BARN, FENCE)
REPAIRED CAGES (TO INCLUDE WELDING) AT ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER
NEW CAGES CONSTRUCTED BY INMATES (ANIMAL CONTROL)
ENTIRE BUILDING (AUGUSTA PRINT SHOP)
DECK (WELLNESS CENTER)
SHEETROCK AND PAINTING (PROBATION’S OFFICE)
SHEETROCK, DROP CEILING, DRYWALL (CENTRAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
HENRY BRIGHAM (PORCH AREA- FROM THE GROUND UP)
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMPLETED BY INMATES IN (2017)
Department Job Description
Central Services Replaced plywood on top of Paint Shop
Maxwell Library Repaired leaking roof
Carrie Mays Center Replaced ceiling tile inside building
Westview Replaced overhead doors on the front of the office building
Newman Tennis Center Replaced gate to tennis court and repaired stops
Diamond Lakes Installed pictures inside gym
Harris House Repaired front porch of the building facing Broad Street and
shingles
Lock and Dam Completed repairs on walk ramp
Dyess Park Repaired wall on the back of the building
Record Retention Repaired garage doors
Brookfield Park Repaired water park
Augusta Fire Department Repaired window inside shop area
Old Government House Repaired ceiling tiles inside the common area
Marshal Department Painted the inside of building
Old Government House Replaced ceiling tiles inside common area
Hickman Park Worked and repaired the top of the building
Old Bellsouth Building Installed money draws in the front of the building
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Demolition Inmate Crew
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve establishing a subcommittee consisting of
Commissioner Hasan, Administrator's Office, Code Enforcement,
the Warden and Environmental Services to develop a strategy
using a Demolition Inmate Work Crew to assist/augment the
current demolition activities of unsafe and uninhabitable houses
throughout the city. (Approved by Engineering Services
Committee March 13, 2018 - referred from March 20
Commission meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Graphic Packaging International Easement Deed
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Consider approving an Easement Deed, from Graphic Packaging
International, for a permanent access easement and three
temporary construction easements.
Background:The Utilities Department, under its Spirit Creek Basin Interceptor
Rehabilitation Project #1, will be rehabbing a 36" sanitary sewer
pipeline near Spirit Creek. In order to do so, a new easements are
required.
Analysis:The new access easement is needed, to allow the equipment to
reach Spirit Creek unimpeded. The temporary easements are
needed, for piling dirt and turning around equipment. GPI is
donating the easements, to Augusta.
Financial Impact:None
Alternatives:Disapprove the Easement Deed, from Graphic Packaging
International, for a permanent access easement and three
temporary construction easements.
Recommendation:Approve the Easement Deed, from Graphic Packaging
International, for a permanent access easement and three
temporary construction easements.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ZIMMERMAN, EVANS & LEOPOLD, INC.
706-724-5627 | Fax 706-724-5789 | 435 Telfair Street | Augusta, GA 30901
www.zelengineers.com
January 17, 2018
Mr. Tom Wiedmeier, P.E., Director Augusta Utilities Department
452 Walker Street, Suite 200
Augusta, GA 30901
Re: Bond Project No. UB-2015-007
Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant
Filter Modifications and PAC System ZEL JN 1416-00
Dear Mr. Wiedmeier:
The apparent low bidder, J.S. Haren, was deemed non-compliant by the Augusta Procurement Department and thus non-responsive. Therefore, we did not judge the
responsiveness of this bidder. Because of Procurement’s determination, we recommend the project be awarded to the low responsive bidder, Rehab Construction Company, Inc of Conyers, GA. We recommend that Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) accept the
following:
• all Base Bid items - $3,950,000.00
• Add Alternate No. 1 – Add Leopold Trough Guard Media Baffles to owner-furnished fiberglass filter washwater troughs (5 troughs) in each filter half for a
total of 10 troughs - $182,000.00.
• Add Alternate No. 2 – Add Carbon Fiber Structural Strengthening to the southern
wall of Filter No. 7 (common wall between filter No. 6 & No. 7) as shown on Drawing S02 - $3,000.00. This repair addresses the cracking and provides stabilization of the wall.
• Add Alternate No. 3 - Add Carbon Fiber Structural Strengthening to the northern wall of Filter No. 7 (common wall between filter No. 7 & No. 8) as shown on
Drawing S02 - $3,000.00. This repair addresses the cracking and provides
stabilization of the wall.
• Add Alternate No. 4 – Add Surface preparation and painting of the filter gallery
piping for Filter No. 1 and Filter No. 7, including lead paint abatement as specified in section 09900, Painting and Finishing of the project specifications. -
$45,000.00. It protects the piping from continual degradation due to rusting and removes the lead health hazard.
• Add Alternate No. 5 – Supply and install new filter underdrains in Filter No. 1 in
lieu of repairing and installing existing owner supplied underdrains - $118,000.00. The proposed owner supplied underdrains have not been stored per the
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1416-00 Letter of Recommendation.docx
manufacturer’s instructions. For eight (8) years, the underdrains have been
stored outside in the weather and have been deteriorating. If an issue occurs after the underdrains are installed, it will be very expensive for AUD to repair. It
is a risky proposition to install the owner supplied underdrains because of their
deteriorated condition and therefore the owner should proceed with having new underdrains installed.
We do not recommend that AUD accept:
• Deductive Alternate – Provide a credit for washwater troughs without Media
baffles on Filter No. 7. -$40,000.00.
The total recommended award is for the amount of $4,301,328.00. We have checked the references of the low responsive bidder and are satisfied Augusta will be well
served.
If you have any questions or need anything, please call.
Very truly yours,
ZIMMERMAN, EVANS AND LEOPOLD, INC.
Stacey W. Gordon, P.E. Principal
SWG:st
cc: Marie Corbin Allen Saxon
Attachment: Bid Tab
Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Thursday, October 26, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #17-268 Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC System for Augusta, GA -
Utilities Department
Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605,
Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime contractors, subcontractors and
suppliers exclusively from ARC. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable are $235.00.
It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the
Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.e-arc.com) at no charge through ARC Southern (706 821-0405)
beginning Thursday, September 14, 2017. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a
complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other
work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of documents through
any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of
receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department,
535 Telfair Street, Room 605. A Mandatory Site Visit will follow.
All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the
office of the Procurement Department by Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must
be received by mail or hand delivered.
No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract
with the successful bidder. A 10% Bid Bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100%
performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award.
Invitation for bids and specifications. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications
prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the
procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies
needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement
Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director.
All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate
committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the
outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department
is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or
inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2017
Metro Courier September 20, 2017
Revised: 2/2/2016
OFFICIAL
VENDORS
Attachmen
t
"B"
Addendum
1 E-Verify SAVE
Form
Bid
Bond Bid Price Alternate 1
Add
Alternate 2
Add
Alternate 3
Add
Alternate 4
Add
Alternate 5
Add
Compliance
Review
Goal 10%
J.S Haren Company
1175 Highway 11 North
Athens, TN 37303
YES YES 161122 YES YES $3,873,000 /
Non-Compliant $130,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $47,000.00 $185,000.00 Non-Compliant
Contract Management, Inc.
1827 Killingsworth Road
Augusta, GA 30904
YES YES 225306 YES YES $4,245,841.00 $206,040.00 $3,825.00 $3,825.00 $86,700.00 $187,935.00 Yes
Rehab Construction
PO Box 924
Conyers, GA 30012
YES YES 100538 YES YES $3,950,000.00 $182,328.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $45,000.00 $118,000.00 Yes
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 19
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 6
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 330
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Attendees: 11
Total packages submitted: 3
Total Noncompliant: 1
Bid Item #17-268
Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC System
for Augusta, GA - Utilities Department
Bid Date:Thursday, October 26, 2017 @ 3:00 p.m
The following vendor J.S. Haren Company was deemed non-compliant by the Compliance Department for the following reson(s): The bidder did not meet the minimum participation with a LSBOP firm
and did not pass good faith efforts.
The following vendors did not respond:
Harper Corporation / 312 E Coffee Street / Greenville, SC 29601
Haren Construction, Inc. / 1715 Hwy 411 N. / Etowah, TN 37331
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Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Highlands Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC System
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Approve Award of Bid #17-268 for the construction of the
Highlands Water Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC
System to Rehab Construction Company, Inc.
Background:This project consist of two major elements of work, the
construction of a permanent Powdered Activated Carbon (PAC)
System, and the rehabbing of two of the ten older filters.
We currently feed PAC during certain times of the year to combat
taste and odor issues. This project will construct a permanent PAC
feeder and PAC storage silo.
This project will also begin reconstruction of the old filters. Funds
are programmed in our CIP for the next four years to complete
this work.
Analysis:ZEL Engineers and Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) have
reviewed the bid submitted by Rehab Construction Company, Inc.
The bid for construction services was deemed to be fair and
reasonable by ZEL Engineers and they provided a
recommendation letter to AUD.
Financial Impact:We have reviewed the bid from Rehab Construction Company,
Inc. and find it to be reasonable. Funding in the amount of
$4,301,328.00 is available from accounts: 507043410-
5425110/81800010-5425110
Alternatives:The Commission could elect not to proceed with this project,
however it is necessary for the reliability of our water treatment
plant.
Recommendation:
Augusta Utilities Department recommends the Commission
approve the Construction Services to Rehab Construction
Company in the amount of $4,301,328.00 for the Highland Water
Treatment Plant Filter Modification and PAC System.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the following accounts: 507043410-
5425110/81800010-5425110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 3lL3l20l}
ATTENDAI\ICE:
Present: Hons. Fennoy, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Smith,
member.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Frantom, member.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Receive as information the update on Stormwater Services for the year ending
2017.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Motion to approve
^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissiorApprove iiio.-",ior. Ben Hasan Grady s-ititt Passes
Motion Passes 3-0.
2. Receive as information the update on Transportation Investigation Act (TIA) Item
funded Downtown Roadway Improvements Projects Recommended Concept. Action:
Approved
Motions
f#:"' Motion rext
Motion to approve
a _ _ _.-_ _ receiving this item as CommissionerADPTOVEmtormatron. Ben Hasan
Motion Passes 3-0.
3. Approve Amendment No. 7 to Agreement with
establish the finaI budget amount for 2018.
Motions
Motions
f#:'" Motion rext Made By Seconded By
Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Commissioner
Grady smith Passes
ESG Operations, Inc. to ltem
Action:
Approved
i'#:"' Motion rext
Motion to
^ dDDrove.APProve vtotion passes
3-0.
4. Establish subcommittee to
strengthen/augment current
Commissioner Ben Hasan)
Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Commissioner Commissioner B., purr.,Grady Smith Hasan
create Demolition Inmate Work Crew
demolition activities. (Requested
Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
to
by
Item
Action:
Approved
Made By seconded By fffii
Motion to approve
establishing a sub-
committee to allow
Commissioner Hasan to
work with the
Administrator's Office,
^ Code Enforcement, the Commissioner Commiss'Approve iuiro., and Environmental Grady smith B.r, Hur#'"t Passes
Services to develop a
strategy using an inmate
crew to assist with the
demolition of houses
throughout the City.
Motion Passes 3-0.
5. Approve change order #2 for construction of the Goodrich Raw Water Pumping Item
Station (RWPS) in the amount of $479,099.17. Action:
Approved
Motions
r#:" Motion rext Made Bv
Motion to
^ &Dprove.APProve Motion passes
3-0.
Commissioner Commissioner B", purr.,Grady Smith Hasan
Seconded By Motion
Result
6. Update from ru_tk Management and Engineering Departments regarding repairs Itemto damaged traffic guardrail on Tubman Home Rd. between Gordon Hwy. and Action:
Peach Orchard Road. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Approved
Motions
Y:-tl" Motion Text Made By Seconded p MotionType rvrot'lur rcxr rYraqe lly Deconoeo lty Result
Motion to approve
Approve iltrffif this item as s:rffiHf*' 3:ffiffiii.' passes
Motion Passes 3-0.
7. Consider approving a Deed of Dedication for the water and sanitary sewer Item
systems from TCA, LLC, for Longpoint Townhomes, phase III-8. Action:
Approved
Motions
X:j:' Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
f YPe '.---- -r vvvv'svs sr ReSUIt
Motion to
Approve ffiffi:hasses 3:ffilxll.. fi;mmissioner
B., pu,,..
3-0.
8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on Item
February 27,2018. Action:
Approved
Motions
Y.:j:' Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionIYPe - ---- -r Result
Motion to
Approve ffi|ffiasses 3:#Iffiil.' fi:,"-t"ioner
B., purr.,
3-0.
9. Recommendation of Award for Bid Item #17-295 Fiber Optic Blower. Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
X:jl"" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion
f YPe -'---- -r vvlv'svs sJ Result
. Motion to commissioner commissioner B., purr.,Approve approve. Grady Smith Hasan
Motion Passes
3-0.
10. Approve the amount of $7,360.20 to have 15 Streetlights added to Ken Miles Item
Dr. and Ted Tidwell Ln. in the Manchester subdivision at a cost of $225.00 per Action:
month thereafter. This is also to approve a new lighting tax district for the 63 Approved
lots associated with above roads. Funding is available in the Street Lighting
budget account #27 60416 1 053 12310..
Motions
Motion Motion Textrype
Motion to
^ ZDDTOVC.APProve uotio, passes
3-0.
Made By
Commissioner
Grady Smith
Seconded By
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Motion
Result
Passes
www.augustaga.gov
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services
Committee held on March 13, 2018.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
March 12, 2018
City of Augusta
Engineering Department Attn: Hameed Malik 452 Walker St., Suite 110
Augusta, GA 30901 Re: Wetland Mitigation Credit Quote Lake Aumond – Augusta, Richmond County, GA USACE Regulatory Branch No.: SAS-2012-00778
Dear Mr. Malik:
On behalf of the owners of the AA Shaw Wetland Mitigation Bank, Hodges, Harbin, Newberry & Tribble, Inc., (HHNT) is herein providing a sales quote for 13.53 wetland mitigation credits. These credits are for use as compensatory mitigation for Lake Aumond project located in HUC 03060106, Augusta,
Richmond County, Georgia. The project is within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) designated Lower Savannah River service area. The aforementioned HUC is within the AA Shaw Mitigation Bank’s primary service area and is thereby an appropriate source of mitigation for your project. The wetland mitigation credits are hereby quoted at a price of $10,285.00 per credit, for a total purchase price of
$139,156.05. Please note, the AA Shaw Mitigation Bank operates under USACE Permit Number SAS-2011-00031, and is owned by AA Shaw, LLC. Per this agreement, wetland credit pricing is hereby guaranteed for 45 days. Should final payment not be received within 45 days of the date of this letter, or any subsequent formal extension thereof, the terms of
this agreement shall become null and void with no further obligation to either party. Final transfer of the credits will be made upon receipt of the total invoice balance. Upon receipt of full payment, a credit certification and transfer letter verifying your credit purchase will be issued to you and the USACE. An invoice for this transaction has also been attached for your convenience.
If you agree that this letter and attached invoice accurately sets forth your compensatory requirements with respect to the permitted project, please transmit a check for the aforementioned $139,156.05 made payable to AA Shaw, LLC. This mitigation credit quote and invoice will automatically expire without any further document or act of any party, at 5:00 p.m. EST on April 26, 2018.
Sincerely, HODGES, HARBIN, NEWBERRY & TRIBBLE, INC.
Brandon F. Smith, PWS Sr. Environmental Consultant
BFS/
AA Shaw, LLC – Invoice
Date Invoice #
03/12/2018 2013093
Bill To:
City of Augusta Engineering Department
Attn: Hameed Malik 452 Walker St., Suite 110 Augusta, GA 30901
Reg. Branch No. Terms Buyer’s Project Name
SAS-2012-00778 Net 45, Expires April 26, 2018 Lake Aumond
Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price Amount
01 Wetland Mitigation Credits 13.53 $10,285.00 $139,156.05
TOTAL Balance $139,156.05
Thank you for your business Total Currently Due $139,156.05
Invoice is for compensatory wetland mitigation for the Lake Aumond project located in Augusta, Richmond County, GA.
Payable To:
AA Shaw, LLC
c/o: Hodges, Harbin, Newberry & Tribble, Inc. (HHNT) Attn: Mr. Brandon Smith 17 Park of Commerce Blvd., Suite 110
Savannah, GA 31405
as owned by: AA Shaw, LLC 1095 Honey Ridge Rd., Guyton, GA 31312
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Mitigation Credits Purchase for Hiers Pond and Lake Aumond Sediment Dredging and Disposal Project
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Approve and authorize the Augusta Engineering Department
(AED) to purchase 13.53 Wetland mitigation credits at a total cost
of $139,156.05 ($10,285 per mitigation credit) from the AA
Shaw, LLC (AA Shaw Wetland Mitigation Bank) to mitigate
wetland impacts as determined necessary by the US Army Corps
of Engineers in regards to the Hiers Pond/Lake Aumond Dredging
Project.
Background:Augusta Canal Basin Dredging (Lake Olmstead, Lake Aumond,
Heirs Ponds and Rae’s Creek) are approved projects. AED
recently secured Section 404 of the Clean Water Act required
individual permit for Hiers Pond and Lake Aumond and let the
project to initiate sediment removal process from these two
waterbodies. Dredging contract was award on March 6, 2018 by
the Augusta Commission. Purchase of wetland mitigation from a
primary service area mitigation bank is prerequisite of issued 404
permit. It has been determined by the US Corps of Engineers
(USACE) that 13.53 wetland mitigation credits will have to be
purchased to mitigate the impacts to emerging wetlands as result
of sediment removal. The wetland mitigation credits will be
purchased from AA Shaw LLC at a cost of $10,285 per wetland
credit. AA Shaw is Richmond County primary service area
USACE approved mitigation bank.
Analysis:Purchase of Mitigation Credit is pre-requisite of Environmental
Permits and to commence construction/dredging activities at this
project. A timely purchase of required credits is critical to
commence dredging.
Financial Impact:Funds are available in Engineering Stormwater Utility Fund
account.
Alternatives:Do not approve and cancel lake dredging project.
Recommendation:Approve and authorize the Augusta Engineering Department
(AED) to purchase 13.53 Wetland mitigation credits at a total cost
of $139,156.05 ($10,285 per mitigation credit) from the AA
Shaw, LLC (AA Shaw Wetland Mitigation Bank) to mitigate
wetland impacts as determined necessary by the US Army Corps
of Engineers in regards to the Hiers Pond/Lake Aumond Dredging
Project.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Stormwater Utility Funding 581-044320-5211120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
commission meetings: First and third ruesdays of each month - 2:00 p.m.
committee meetings: second and last Tuesdays of each month - 1:00 p.m.
commission/committee: (Please check one and insert meeting date)
,/"o
^ission \NadnesdcJ
Public Safety Committee
Public Services Commiffee
Administrative Services Committee
Engineering Services Committee
Finance Committee
Date of Meeting 3 | 28
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Contact Information for IndividuaUPresenter Making the Request:
Name:
Address:
Telephone
Fax Number:
E-Mail Address:
Caption/Topic of Discussion to be placed on the Agenda:
Please send this request form to the following address:
Ms. Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Suite 220 Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Telephone Number: 706-821-1820
Fax Number: 706-821-1838
E-MaiIAddress: nmorawski@augustaga.gov
Requests may be faxed, e-mailed or delivered in person and must be received in the Clerkrs
Oflice no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Commission meeting and
5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Committee meeting of the following week. A five-
minute time limit will be allowed for presentations.
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Mr. Ron Barnard
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Mr. Ron Barnard regarding city water being turned off frequently
in his neighborhood by private plumbers resulting in expensive
plumbing repairs for his residence.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Norfolk Southern Activity No. 1256368 Crossing Agreement
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Consider approving Norfolk Southern Activity No. 1256368
Crossing Agreement.
Background:AUD is preparing to construct the Rocky Creek Sanitary Sewer
Force Main, from Chester Avenue to Doug Barnard Parkway. In
order to do so, the pipeline will need to cross under the Norfolk
Southern tracks, in Mike Padgett Highway.
Analysis:All routes have been analyzed and the route going under the
Norfolk Southern track was found to be best. The agreement they
have proffered is their normal contract.
Financial Impact:$1000.00 to cover the risk insurance fee.
Alternatives:Do not approve Norfolk Southern Activity No. 1256368 Crossing
Agreement.
Recommendation:Approve Norfolk Southern Activity No. 1256368 Crossing
Agreement.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
G/L:512043420-5411120 J/L:817000030-5411120
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST F'ORM
commission meetings: First and third ruesdays of each month - 2:00 p.m.
committee meetings: Second and rast Tuesdays of each month - 1:00 [.m.
commission/committee: (please check one and insert meeting date)
Commission
Public Safety Committee
Public Services Committee
Administrative Services Committee
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Date of Meeting
Date of Meetingv Engineering Services Committee Date of Meeting*-t*--*t? ry-/O-/tFinance Committee Date of Meeting
Contact Information for IndividuaUpresenter Making Request:
O-m e <.a/f;v/-
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
*7o 1- 7 t- Czt
Caption/Topic of Discussion to be placed on the Agenda:
I should like to propose that the Engineering Dept. study the trafficking that occurs on Camilla
Street. Camilla terminates at Davis Road. I use this street quite often and know that for a small
street, it bears a great deal of traffic. This high trafficking causes potholes periodically. The
potholes are filled only to re-emerge. Once the study is completed, I feel secure that it will lead
my second proposalto provide permanent high-quality grading so that the thoroughfare is not
as prone to degrade as quickly as it does with temporary filling.
Ms. Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Suite 220 Municipal Buitding
535 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Telephone Number: 706-821-1820
Fax Number: 706-821-1838
E-Mail Address: nmorawski@augustaga.gov
Requests may be faxed, e-mailed or delivered in person and must be received in the Clerk,sOffice no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Commission meeting and
5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the Committee meeting of the following week. A five-minute time limit will be allowed for presentations.
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Sameera V. Thurmond
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Ms. Sameera V. Thurmond regarding a request that the
Engineering Department study the traffic situation that occurs on
Camilla Street.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
4/10/2018 1:15 PM
Zero Waste and Environmental Democracy
Department:
Presenter:Mr. Charles Utley
Caption:Mr. Charles N. Utley regarding the adoption of a resolution
relative to Zero Waste and Environmental Democracy.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: