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Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 4/28/2015
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; D. Williams, Vice Chairman; M.
Williams, member.
Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Fennoy, member.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-21: A request by Gurpreet Walia for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Pick N Pay
located at 3020 Tobacco Rd. District 8. Super District 10.
Item
Action:
None
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
This item was referred to the full
Commission with no recommendation
due to the lack of quorum at that time.
2. Discussion: A request by Catherine Koons for a Fortune Tellers license to be
used in connection with "Catherine" located at 1562 Doug Barnard Pkwy.
District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
None
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
This item was referred to the full
Commission with no recommendation
due to the lack of a quorum at that time.
3. Approve contract in the amount of $116,115.00 to the low bidder on the base
bid, Gold Mech Services, to replace the air cooled chiller at Diamond Lakes
Community Center as outlined in RFB 15-138. This price includes the base
bid only. Staff is working with the contractor to develop a scope and pricing
Item
Action:
Rescheduled
for appropriate automation controls to present to the commission.
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 3-0.
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Commissioner
Marion
Williams
Passes
4. Ordinance to Amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four
Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate
of Appropriateness; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of
Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective
date and for other purposes.
Item
Action:
Disapproved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve. Ms.
Davis votes No.
Motion Fails 2-1.
Commissioner
Marion Williams
Commissioner
Dennis Williams Fails
5. Consider Options for Municipal Building Campus, particularly as it relates to
demolition of buildings being vacated.
Item
Action:
Rescheduled
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Defer
Motion to refer this
item back to the next
committee meeting
for further discussion.
Motion Passes 3-0.
Commissioner
Marion
Williams
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Passes
6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on April
14, 2015.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
www.augustaga.gov
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Dennis Williams
Commissioner
Marion Williams Passes
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Attendance 4/28/15
Department:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Develpoment
Caption:New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-21: A request by Gurpreet
Walia for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Pick N Pay located at 3020 Tobacco Rd. District
8. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Mainak Patel.
Analysis:This applicant meets all of the requirements of the City of
Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a 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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Fortune Teller
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What is the name of the business?
What is the business address? I
What is the telephone #?
What is the name of the applicant
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City, State & Zip
Telephone #
Social Security number of applicant. n
What are the names and addresses of all persons having an interest in said business?nDng -
8. What interests do such persons have?
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9. Who is the landlord or owner of said location?
address 15t92
City, State & Zip
Telephone #
10. Has the applicant or any person connected with or having an interest in said business:
(a). been charged or convicted of any violation of law (other than minor traffic offenses).
(b). Served time in prison, or other correctional institution? Yes _ No
11 . lf the answer to section (1) of the above question is 'yes', state circumstances in detail.
lnformation must be complete as to dates, charges, court of jurisdiction, and disposition for each
person. lf the answer to section (2) of the above question is 'yes', state circumstances in detail.
lnformation must be complete as to charge on which convicted, name of prison or correctional
institution, length of time served, date of release from prison or correctional institution, or
whether on probate or parole, and the terms thereof.
12.Give the name, address and telephone and place of employment of two (2) people who are
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All of the foregoing information is hereby given and all of the foregoing statements are hereby made
on oath, wilfully, knowingly, and absolutely, and the same is and are hereby sworn to be true under
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Applicant's Signature
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Fortune Teller Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Discussion: A request by Catherine Koons for a Fortune Tellers
license to be used in connection with "Catherine" located at 1562
Doug Barnard Pkwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new application.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Ordinance regulating Foretune Tellers.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a $550.00 regulatory fee plus a
occupational tax of $102.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Invitation To Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item 15-138 Replace Air Cooled Chiller @ Diamond Lakes Regional Park for Recreation,
Parks and Facilities Department
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams
Procurement Department
535 Telfair Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
706-821-2422
Bid documents may be viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid.
Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street
– Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices
of Augusta, GA Procurement Department.
A Mandatory Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. in the
Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street, Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901.
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 Tuesday, March
3, 2015 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. 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.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle February 14, 19, 26, March 2, 2015
Metro Courier February 11, 2015
Revised: 1/8/2015
Page 1 of 1
Vendors
SIEMENS BUILDING
TECHNOLOGIES, INC
1745 CORPORATE DR., SUITE
240
NORCROSS, GA. 30093
AUGUSTA CHILLER
SERVICE
3871 OAK DRIVE
MARTINEZ, GA 30907
COMFORT SYSTEMS USA
507 COD INDUSTRIAL
BLVD #10
GROVETOWN, GA 30813
GOLD MECH SERVICES
1559 BROAD STREET
AUGUSTA, GA. 30904
Original YES YES
4 copies YES YES
Attachment B YES YES
Addendum # 1, 2 YES YES
E-Verify #410287 181543
SAVE Form YES YES
Bid Bond YES YES
BASE PRICE $122,299.20 $116,115.00
ADD ALTERNATE No. 1 $195,000.00 $197,367.00
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 11
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 5
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 131
Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Telephone Conference Attendees: 6
Total packages submitted: 3
Total Noncompliant: 0
Bid Opening
Bid Item #15-138
Replace Air Cooled Chiller @ Diamond Lakes Regional Park
for Augusta, Georgia - Recreation, Parks and Facilities Department
Bid Due: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.
No Bid Response No Bid Response
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Award Contract for Chiller Replacement
Department:Recreation, Parks and Facilities
Caption:Approve contract in the amount of $116,115.00 to the low bidder
on the base bid, Gold Mech Services, to replace the air cooled
chiller at Diamond Lakes Community Center as outlined in RFB
15-138. This price includes the base bid only. Staff is working
with the contractor to develop a scope and pricing for appropriate
automation controls to present to the commission.
Background:RFB 15-138 was issued on February 2, 2015 to replace the
original chiller at Diamond Lakes Community Center. The chiller
serves both the Community Center and the Library. This unit has
been repaired numerous times and ultimately suffered a
catastrophic failure on February 26, 2015. Bids were received on
March 24, 2014. The award criteria set forth in the RFB
established that the contract would be awarded based upon the
lowest responsible and compliant bidder on the base bid. Two bids
were received and Gold Mech Services of Augusta was low on the
base bid.
Analysis:The existing chiller cannot be repaired. Replacement is the only
option.
Financial Impact:The base bid is $116,115.
Alternatives:1. Approve contract in the amount of $116,115.00 to the low
bidder on the base bid, Gold Mech Services, to replace the air
cooled chiller at Diamond Lakes Community Center as outlined in
RFB 15-138. 2. Do not approve.
Recommendation:Approve contract in the amount of $116,115.00 to the low bidder
on the base bid, Gold Mech Services, to replace the air cooled
chiller at Diamond Lakes Community Center as outlined in RFB
15-138.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:Funding is available in Capital Outlay
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO. __________________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE TITLE SEVEN CHAPTER
FOUR ARTICLE FOUR SECTION 7-4-28 RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF CONFORMANCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS; TO REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Section 7-4-28(e) binds the Augusta Commission, its various departments,
authorities, commissions, committees, and boards to the provisions of Title Seven, Chapter four,
Article Four of the AUGUSTA, GA CODE; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Commission adjust this binding language.
THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Augusta, GA Code Section 7-4-28, is hereby amended by striking this section in
its entirety as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto. A new Code Section 7-4-28 is hereby inserted to replace the repealed Code Section as set forth in “Exhibit B” hereto.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective upon approval.
SECTION 3. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, policies, and procedures in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ____ day of ___________, 2015.
______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
1st Reading:______________________
2nd Reading:______________________
Exhibit A
STRIKE:
Sec. 7-4-28. Requirement of conformance with certificate of appropriateness.
(a) All work performed pursuant to an issued Certificate of Appropriateness shall conform to
the requirements of such certificate. In the event work is performed not in accordance with such
certificate, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(b) Where this ordinance would require the abstention of a Certificate of Appropriateness
and work upon a structure is undertaken without a Certificate of Appropriateness having been
obtained, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(c) Work which constitutes a violation of section 7-4-28(a) or (b) above or the failure to obey
a cease and desist order issued pursuant to this Chapter shall constitute a separate and continuing
violation of this Chapter.
(d) The Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to instate
any appropriate action nor proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any
material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or property within a historic
district, not made in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district.
(e) The Commission, including its various departments, authorities, commissions,
committees and boards, shall be bound be the requirements of this article.
Exhibit B
REPLACE WITH:
Sec. 7-4-28. Requirement of conformance with certificate of appropriateness.
(a) All work performed pursuant to an issued Certificate of Appropriateness shall conform to
the requirements of such certificate. In the event work is performed not in accordance
with such certificate, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(b) Where this ordinance would require the abstention of a Certificate of Appropriateness
and work upon a structure is undertaken without a Certificate of Appropriateness having been
obtained, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic Preservation Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(c) Work which constitutes a violation of section 7-4-28(a) or (b) above or the failure to obey
a cease and desist order issued pursuant to this Chapter shall constitute a separate and continuing
violation of this Chapter.
(d) The Augusta Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to
instate any appropriate action nor proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent
any material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or property within a
historic district, not made in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or to prevent any illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district.
(e) The Augusta Commission, including its various departments, authorities, commissions,
committees and boards, shall not be bound be the requirements of this article.
Redline
Sec. 7-4-28. Requirement of conformance with certificate of appropriateness.
(a) All work performed pursuant to an issued Certificate of Appropriateness shall conform to
the requirements of such certificate. In the event work is performed not in accordance
with such certificate, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic
Preservation Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(b) Where this ordinance would require the abstention of a Certificate of Appropriateness
and work upon a structure is undertaken without a Certificate of Appropriateness having been
obtained, such work will constitute a violated of this Chapter and the Historic Preservation
Commission shall issue a cease and desist order and all work shall cease.
(c) Work which constitutes a violation of section 7-4-28(a) or (b) above or the failure to obey a cease and desist order issued pursuant to this Chapter shall constitute a separate and continuing
violation of this Chapter.
(d) The Augusta Commission or the Historic Preservation Commission shall be authorized to instate any appropriate action nor proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or property within a
historic district, not made in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or to prevent any
illegal act or conduct with respect to such historic property or historic district.
(e) The Augusta Commission, including its various departments, authorities, commissions, committees and boards, shall not be bound be the requirements of this article.
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Ordinance to Amend Augsuta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 Relating to the
Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness
Department:Administrator
Caption:Ordinance to Amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four
Article Four Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of
Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness; to repeal all
Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and
Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and
for other purposes.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
None
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Consider MB Campus Options
Department:Recreation Parks and Facilities - Facilities Management
Caption:Consider Options for Municipal Building Campus, particularly as
it relates to demolition of buildings being vacated.
Background:In December 2013 the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
approved demolition of the building which had housed the print
shop and some information Technology Department staff (the rear
portion of the Court of the Ordinary/Courthouse Annex), and the
building that the remainder of the IT staff currently uses (the
masonry structure with the metal building on top). The front
portion of the Courthouse Annex is roughly 82’ long by 30’ wide
and was constructed in the mid-1800s; HPC denied permission to
demolish this front section. (See HRC meeting minutes attached.)
The new IT building is nearing completion and staff will move in
beginning on or about April 30, 2015. The current IT location is
too close to the new building to conform to the requirements of
the current fire and life safety codes. Demolition of the IT
buildings is required in order to comply. Ideally, the demolition
would have been completed prior to the issuance of the Certificate
of Occupancy (CO) of the new IT facility. However, due to the
fact that we could not shut down IT operations until we had the
new facility ready, demolition prior to the move was not possible.
As it relates to the certificate of occupancy (CO) for the new
Information Technology (IT) building, the Planning &
Development Department will issue a temporary CO for what they
determine is a reasonable time period, not to exceed 90 days. A
final CO will be issued when all life safety and fire codes have
been satisfied. Turner Construction’s Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) for the Municipal Building renovation includes $180,000
for demolition and removal of the current IT buildings in their
entirety. In order to salvage the area identified as historic (per the
decision of the HPC), it would be necessary to install bracing and
shoring to permit safe, selective demolition of a portion of the
Court of the Ordinary. The remaining structure would need to be
stabilized and secured as part of the work. These activities would
increase our demolition costs by $206,561. Other factors to
consider are that there is not a current identified use for the
structure that would remain, and Augusta would also need to
provide appropriate ongoing maintenance to prevent further
deterioration. (Please note that because Turner is now completing
their contract work, Heery has recommended that we deduct the
demolition from Turner’s contract and that Augusta contract
directly with vendor to secure demolition services. We anticipate
that the increased costs for the selective demolition will still be the
same if we contract directly with that vendor.) A closely related
issue is that once the Planning and Development Department
relocates to the Municipal Building, their current offices in the
former Synagogue will remain vacant. There is no identified
future use for this building. The Commission should consider the
long term intentions for this building, including demolition, as
they look at future development of the Municipal Building
Campus and the services provided to the community.
Analysis:Thoughtful planning today is essential to responsible use of
taxpayer resources, both financial and historical. The Municipal
Building campus is and will be for the foreseeable future, the
center of operations for the Augusta-Richmond County
Government. The block bordered by Greene Street, Telfair Street,
5th Street, and 6th Street should be sufficient to meet the needs of
our citizens for many years. However, Augusta needs to consider
planning for the future use of this confined site. Current issues
which deserve discussion and consideration include: insufficient
parking on the current campus, historic structures, and space for
departments not included in the scope of the current renovation
project (Those departments include Engineering, Juvenile Court,
Public Defender, and the Law Dept.) Other factors that need to be
taken into account when determining the path forward are: 1. We
don’t have precise estimates on the costs associated with making
either of the historic buildings usable. We do know that neither
meets current code and it would be a costly proposition to make
required code changes, should Augusta choose to renovate them
for future use. 2. The final CO for the new IT building is
dependent on demolition of the current IT buildings. 3. There are
costs associated with retaining any remaining portion of the Court
of the Ordinary and the former synagogue. The estimated average
annual maintenance and utility costs for these structures would be
$10,000. If the Commission determines they do not wish to
commit that level of financial resources to retain vacant structures,
they could be mothballed in accordance with the Augusta
Ordinance which gives Augusta 6 months to determine what to do
with these structures.
Financial Impact:Funding in the amount of $661,000 is available for demolition on
the MB Campus ($180,000 in the GMP contract, and $481,000 in
remaining project accounts). It is estimated that complete or
selective demolition of the 3 vacated buildings can be
accomplished within this budget. The current amount under
Turner’s contract reflects a $180,000 estimate for base demolition
of the two IT buildings. The additional cost to perform selective
demolition and stabilization of the Court of the Ordinary is
estimated at $206,561.00. We do not have a bid number on the
cost to demolish the former synagogue, but we believe the cost
would be in the range of $250,000 to $300,000 if it were bid as a
separate project, and less than that if it were added to a project
including the Court of the Ordinary and old IT building
demolition. In addition, should we decide not to move forward
with full demolition, we would incur the maintenance costs
described above.
Alternatives:1) The Augusta Commission can approve an increase in funding
of $206,561 and direct the contractor to proceed with selective
demolition immediately. That funding is available through savings
from changes in the scope of the Municipal Building Campus
project. The scope of the renovations to the buildings that house
the legal and engineering departments has been reduced. The total
campus project cost would not be increased. 2) The Augusta
Commission can determine that demolition of the vacated
structures is in the best interest of Augusta and direct the
Administrator to proceed with demolition procurement through
Turner's GMP contract. 3) The Augusta Commission can request
that the Historic Preservation Commission reconsider their denial
to demolish the entire Court of the Ordinary structure, and also
request to demolish the synagogue through the normal approval
process. The time required to go through the process for
reconsideration would likely delay demolition. 4) Determine
another path forward not detailed above, such as providing for an
exemption for municipal projects from Historic Preservation
codes.
Recommendation:Allocate the available funds to complete the demolition of the
three vacant structures, following applicable codes; Authorize the
extension of Turner Construction’s GMP contract through the 90-
day period of the TCO; and Authorize the Administrator to take
the necessary actions to complete these demolitions.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
Funding in the amount of $661,000 is available for demolition on
the MB Campus ($180,000 in the GMP contract, and $481,000 in
remaining project accounts).
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
4/28/2015 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on April 14, 2015.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: