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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and
Fennoy, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-33: A request by Muhammad A.
Ashraf for a retail Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with
Chevron Food Mart located at 202 East Boundary Suite B. District 1. Super
District 9
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
John Clarke Passes
2. New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-34: A request by Shawntae N. Toone
for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Sheehan's Irish Pub located at 2571 Central Avenue. District
2. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
William Fennoy
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
3. New Ownership: A.N. 19-31: A request by Robert J. Kim for a retail package
Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with OK Mart located at 2301
Lumpkin Road. District 6. Super District 10.
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
John Clarke Passes
4. New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-32: A request by Robert J. Kim for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Lucky Trip
located at 2260 Lumpkin Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
William Fennoy
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
5. Discuss establishing a State Veterans Cemetery in Augusta featuring former
Mayor Bob Young and Mr. Don Clark, Deputy Director of Forces United.
(Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Motion to approve tasking
the Attorney and
Administrator with
drafing a resolution in
support of establishing a
State Veterans Cemetery
in Augusta and also ask
Mr. Don Clark of Forces
United in connection with
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Passes
former Mayor Bob Young
to take the lead in
determining what is
needed from the
Commission to begin the
process to establish the
cemetery and to designate
a member of the
Commission to serve as a
point of contact.
Motion Passes 4-0.
6. Update/discussion of the current conditions relative to the upkeep maintenance
of the Enclave Development and surrounding properties. (Requested by
Commissioner Marion Williams)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information and get an
update from Code
Enforcement at the next
Commission meeting.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Passes
7. Update from the Downtown Development Authority regarding their proposed
James Brown and Laney-Walker Blvds. Sidewalk Enhancement Project.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William Fennoy Passes
8. Discuss the placement of a large viewing screen possibly retractable to be
used in conjunction with music and other special events at the Augusta
Common. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
John Clarke Passes
9. Motion to approve the Piedmont Mining, LLC contract for Bid Item 19-
198 Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure Project- Augusta Regional Airport -
$1,352,835.21.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
John Clarke
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
10. Approve amendments to the Augusta-Richmond County Code, Section 7-1-
90 PERMIT FEES, so as to increase fees required in connection with the
issuance of permits.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
and to waive the
second reading.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
William Fennoy
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
11. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
August 27, 2019.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Passes
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William Fennoy
www.augustaga.gov
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Attendance 9/10/19
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-33: A request by
Muhammad A. Ashraf for a retail Beer & Wine License to be
used in connection with Chevron Food Mart located at 202 East
Boundary Suite B. District 1. Super District 9
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Qudratullah Durani.
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 approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s
statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting applicant’s
statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-34: A request by
Shawntae N. Toone for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer
& Wine License to be used in connection with Sheehan's Irish
Pub located at 2571 Central Avenue. District 2. Super District
9.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Patricia Sheehan
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a of pro-rated fee of $2,222.50
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s
statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting applicant’s
statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership: A.N. 19-31: A request by Robert J. Kim for a
retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection
with OK Mart located at 2301 Lumpkin Road. District 6. Super
District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of
Hye Ja Lee
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 approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s
statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting applicant’s
statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning Department
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 19-32: A request by Robert
J. Kim for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Lucky Trip located at 2260 Lumpkin Rd.
District 6. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership. Formerly in the name Hye Ja Lee.
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 approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s
statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject
to additional information not contradicting applicant’s
statements.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Law
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RICHMOND COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO ESTABLISH A STATE
VETERANS CEMETERY IN THE AUGUSTA AREA
WHEREAS, Augusta is a military community with mititary personnel are retiring
to the Augusta area; and
WHEREAS, a Veterans Administration Hospital is located in the Augusta area;
and
WHEREAS, Augusta believes a state veterans cemetery should be established in
this area; and
NOW, THEREF'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE AUGUSTA.
RICHMOND COUNTY expresses its support of establishing a State Veterans Cemetery
in Augusta.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Richmond County Legislative
Delegation is encouraged to support legislation to establish a State Veterans Cemetery in
Augusta, Georgia.
Duly adopted this /5'* day of January, 2002 by a vote of I yeas and
0 nays with V abstaining or absent.
AUGUSTA.RICHMOND COUNTY
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As its Mayor
Attest:
Lena Bonner
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance:
Lena,
Bob Young <eaglevets@comcast.net>
Friday, August 30, 2019 2:20 PM
Lena Bonner
Commissioner William Fennoy; Natasha L. McFarley
IEXTERNALI Re:Veterans Cemetery in Augusta
High
eaglevets@comcast.net
My schedule is open, and I appreciate the invitation to attend. I look forward to seeing everyone and discussing
this important topic.
Bob Young
Eagle Veterans Services LLC
zro3 Summer Hill Lane
Augusta, GA gogo+
7o6-825-rou
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VETERA,N E Senvtceg, LLC.
On Aug 30,2019, at2:15 PM, Lena Bonner <lbonner@augustaga. wrote:
Hello Mr. Mayor, I hope this email catches you at a good time!
I
Commissioner Bill Fennoy has requested that the above referenced matter be placed on the 1:oo p.m.,
Tuesday, September loth Public Services Committee agenda for discussion.
He would like to invite you to come and participate in the discussion if your schedule is open; he
understands that you were a strong proponent of this initiative in past years.
We look forwarding to seeing you if your schedule permits.
Kind regards,
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
Office of the Clerk of Commission
Suite zzo Municipal Building
535 Telfair Street
Augusta, Georgia 3o9o1Tel: 7o6-B2L-182o
Fax: 7o6-8zr-r838
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Veterans Cemetery in Augusta
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Bill Fennoy
Caption:Discuss establishing a State Veterans Cemetery in Augusta
featuring former Mayor Bob Young and Mr. Don Clark, Deputy
Director of Forces United. (Requested by Commissioner Bill
Fennoy)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Upkeep of Enclave Development Project
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams
Caption:Update/discussion of the current conditions relative to the
upkeep maintenance of the Enclave Development and
surrounding properties. (Requested by Commissioner Marion
Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
DDA Sidewalk Enchancement Project
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams
Caption:Update from the Downtown Development Authority regarding
their proposed James Brown and Laney-Walker Blvds.
Sidewalk Enhancement Project. (Requested by Commissioner
Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Viewing screen Augusta Common
Department:
Presenter:Commisisoner Bill Fennoy
Caption:Discuss the placement of a large viewing screen possibly
retractable to be used in conjunction with music and other
special events at the Augusta Common. (Requested by
Commissioner Bill Fennoy)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Tuesday, April 23, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #19-198 Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure for Augusta, GA – Augusta Regional Airport
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, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from
Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $125.00.
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.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blue Print (706 722-6488)
beginning Thursday, March 14, 2019. 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.
A Pre Bid Conference will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street,
Room 605.
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, April 9, 2019 @ 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 ninety (90) 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 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019
Metro Courier March 14, 2019
Revised: 2/2/2016
OFFICIAL
VENDORS Attachment
"B"E-Verify SAVE
Form
Bid
Bond
Addendum
1 Bid Price
Compliance
Review
5% Goal
Beams Contracting
15030 Atomic Road
Beech Island, SC 29842
Yes 167300 Yes Yes Yes $1,887,711.90 Non -
Compliant
Piedmont Mining LLC.
815 North Main Street
Wrens, GA 30833
Yes 924422 Yes Yes Yes $1,352,835.21 Yes
Reeves Construction
1 APAC Industrial Way
Augusta, GA 30907
Yes 667047 Yes Yes Yes $2,091,860.00 Yes
ER Snell
1785 Oak Road
Snellville, GA 30078
Yes 22114 Yes Yes Yes $1,896,113.00 Yes
McCarthy Improvement
5401 Victoria Ave
Davenport, IA 52807
Yes 104193 Yes Yes Yes $1,722,817.00 Yes
Kiewit Infrastructure Co
450 Dividend Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Yes 222425 Yes Yes Yes $2,765,017.50 Non -
Compliant
Bid Opening Bid Item #19-198
Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure
for Augusta, GA - Augusta Regional Airport
Bid Due: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m.
Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 21
Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 4
Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 78
Pre-Bid Attendees: 10
Total packages submitted: 6
Total Noncompliant: 2
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Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Bit #19-198 Piedmont Mining Southeast Drainage Ditch
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Presenter:Herbert Judon
Caption:Motion to approve the Piedmont Mining, LLC contract for Bid
Item 19-198 Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure Project-
Augusta Regional Airport - $1,352,835.21.
Background:The Airport received four (4) compliant bids in response to the
Airport’s Solicitation for Augusta Regional Airport Southeast
Drainage Ditch Enclosure Project; Piedmont Mining LLC
submitted the lowest bid. Augusta Regional Airport
recommends that Piedmont Mining LLC be selected for bid and
contract award.
Analysis:Airport Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure project was
advertised in March 2019. Six (6) potential primary bidders
attended the pre-bid conference and site visit on April 5, 2019
and six (6) bidders submitted packages on the specified close
date of April 23, 2019. Four packages were deemed compliant
and responsive. Piedmont Mining LLC was the lowest bidder at
$1,352,835.21. This project will be funded through remaining
SPLOST Funding from the General Perry Smith development
project.
Financial Impact:$1,352,835.21
Alternatives:To Deny
Recommendation:Aviation Commission recommends Approval of Piedmont
Mining, LLC contract for Southeast Drainage Ditch Enclosure
Project.
Funds are
Available in the
Funded through SPLOST: 328-08-1130-54-12110/210-35-1001-
54-12110
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Augusta Regional Airport
Procurement
Administrator
Clerk of Commission
ORDINANCE NO ________________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1,
ARTICLE 5, SECTION 7-1-90, BUILDING FEES; SO AS TO INCREASE CERTAIN FEES
REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; TO REPEAL ALL
CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO WAIVE THE SECOND READING; TO
PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION
RELATED FEES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF THE AUGUSTA, GA CODE, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 7-1-90 of Augusta, Georgia Code, Title 7, Chapter 1, Article 5 is hereby
deleted by striking this section in its entirety; AND new Section 7-1-90, is hereby inserted to
replace the repealed section as set forth in “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” hereto.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2019 in accordance with applicable
laws.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2019.
__________________________ Attest: ______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr. Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
As its Mayor Seal:
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2019
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: _________________________
WAIVE SECOND READING
EXHIBIT A
FEES AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2019 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Sec. 7-1-90. Permit fees.
(a) When due and payable. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in this section
have been paid, nor shall an amendment to permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due
to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
or gas systems, have been paid.
(b) Accounting of fees. The Director-Building Official shall keep a permanent and accurate
accounting of all permit fees and other monies collected, the names of all persons upon whose
account the same was paid, along with the date and amount thereof.
(c) Amount-fee schedule. On all buildings, structures, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas
systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in
subsection (a) of this section at the time of filing application, in accordance with the following
schedule:
(1) Residential.
a. Single-Family Fee Schedule.
Building, per square foot under roof $0.07
Electrical, per house $60.00
Mechanical, per house $60.00
Plumbing, per house $60.00
Fireplace, each $9.60
Inspection fee, per house on crawl space $285.60
(14 inspections at $20.40 each)
Inspection fee, per house on slab $306.00
(15 inspections at $20.40 each)
b. Single-Family Attached (townhouses). Where lot is sold with house, fees shall be the
same as for single-family.
c. Apartment and condominium dwelling unit permit fees. The permit fee will be based
on the construction cost using fee schedule.
d. Twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($20.40) for each required inspection per dwelling
unit.
e. All repairs, additions, alterations will be based on cost of labor and materials, using fee
schedule, plus twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($20.40) for each required inspection.
f. All inspections requested on the weekend and after normal business hours will be at a
cost of two-hundred dollars ($200.00) per inspection.
(2) Commercial, industrial, multifamily, and public building, having total valuation.
($500.00 and less: no fee unless inspection required.)
$1.00 to $6,250.00 $60.00 flat fee, plus $20.40 fee for each inspection
shall be charged.
$6,251.00 to $15,000.00 $60.00 for the first $6,250.00 plus $5.05 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $15,000.00.
$15,001.00 to $50,000.00 $105.40 for the first $15,000.00 plus $5.05 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $281.80 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.80 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $470.80 for the first $100,000.00 plus $2.55 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 and up. $1,478.80 for the first $500,000.00 plus $1.30 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
(3) Moving of buildings or structures; for the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall
be one-hundred dollars ($100).
(4) Demolition of buildings or structures; for the demolition of any building or structure, the
fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per building, plus a twenty dollars and forty cent
($20.40) inspection fee.
(5) All subcontractors and contractors for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low voltage and
sprinklers (building and grounds) will be required to purchase their own permits based on
the fee schedule provided in paragraph (2) of this sub-section.
(6) All commercial repairs will be based on the cost or contract using the fee schedule in
paragraph (2) of this sub-section for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low-
voltage and sprinkler system contractors.
(7) Electrical permits for new (location) mobile homes shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00)
plus a twenty dollars and forty cent ($20.40) inspection fee and permits for electrical repairs
to mobile homes shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus a twenty dollars and forty cents
($20.40) inspection fee.
(8) Re-Inspection; if it is necessary to make a re-inspection for a required building, electrical,
mechanical or plumbing inspection because of improper work, the contractor responsible
shall pay a re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each re-inspection.
(9) Mothballing Permits: flat fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(d) Same—Permit valuation. Permit valuations shall include total cost, such as plumbing,
electrical, mechanical equipment and other systems, including materials and labor. If, in the
opinion of the Director-Building Official, the valuation of building, alteration, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on the application, the permit
shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimated cost to meet the approval of the
Director-Building Official.
(e) Plan review fees. The fee for reviewing all plans, including Building, Electrical, Plumbing and
Mechanical shall be seventy percent (70%) of the permit amount. One and two-family dwellings
are exempt from plan review fees. A submission fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) is
required for all commercial plans at the time of submission.
(f) Augusta, Georgia. Notwithstanding any other provisions as provide in this building code,
Augusta, Georgia shall not be required to pay any permit, inspection or review fees.
(g) Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
EXHIBIT B
FEES AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2020
Sec. 7-1-90. Permit fees.
(a) When due and payable. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed in this section
have been paid, nor shall an amendment to permit be approved until the additional fee, if any, due
to an increase in the estimated cost of the building, structure, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
or gas systems, have been paid.
(b) Accounting of fees. The Director-Building Official shall keep a permanent and accurate
accounting of all permit fees and other monies collected, the names of all persons upon whose
account the same was paid, along with the date and amount thereof.
(c) Amount-fee schedule. On all buildings, structures, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and gas
systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required in
subsection (a) of this section at the time of filing application, in accordance with the following
schedule:
(1) Residential.
a. Single-Family Fee Schedule
Building per square foot under roof $0.09
Electrical per house $72.00
Mechanical, per house $72.00
Plumbing, per house $72.00
Fireplace, per house each $11.55
Inspection fee, per house on crawl space $342.75
(14 Inspections at $24.50 each)
Inspection fee, per house on slab $367.20
(15 inspections at $24.50)
b. Single-Family Attached (townhouses). Where lot is sold with house, fees shall be the
same as for single-family.
c. Apartment and condominium dwelling unit permit fees. The permit fee will be based
on the construction cost using fee schedule.
d. Twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($24.50) for each required inspection per dwelling
unit.
e. All repairs, additions, alterations will be based on cost of labor and materials, using fee
schedule, plus twenty-four dollars and fifty cents ($24.50) for each required inspection.
f. All inspections requested on the weekend and after normal business hours will be at a
cost of two-hundred dollars ($200.00) per inspection.
(2) Commercial, industrial, multifamily, and public building, having total valuation.
($500.00 and less: no fee unless inspection required.)
$1.00 to $6,250.00 $72.00 flat fee, plus $24.50 fee for each inspection
shall be charged.
$6,251.00 to $15,000.00 $72.00 for the first $6,250.00 plus $6.10 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $15,000.00.
$15,001.00 to $50,000.00 $126.50 for the first $15,000.00 plus $6.10 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $338.20 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.60 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $565.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.10 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 and up. $1,774.60 for the first $500,000.00 plus $1.60 for
each additional thousand or fraction thereof.
(3) Moving of buildings or structures; for the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall
be one hundred dollars ($100).
(4) Demolition of buildings or structures; for the demolition of any building or structure, the
fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per building, plus a twenty-four dollar and fifty
cent ($24.50) inspection fee.
(5) All subcontractors and contractors for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low voltage and
sprinklers (building and grounds) will be required to purchase their own permits based on
the fee schedule provided in paragraph (2) of this sub-section.
(6) All commercial repairs will be based on the cost or contract using the fee schedule in
paragraph (2) of this sub-section for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, low-
voltage and sprinkler system contractors.
(7) Electrical permits for new (location) mobile homes shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00)
plus a twenty-four dollar and fifty cent ($24.50) inspection fee and permits for electrical
repairs to mobile homes shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus a twenty-four dollar
and fifty cents ($24.50) inspection fee.
(8) Re-Inspection; if it is necessary to make a re-inspection for a required building, electrical,
mechanical or plumbing inspection because of improper work, the contractor responsible
shall pay a re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each re-inspection.
(9) Mothballing Permits: flat fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00).
(d) Same—Permit valuation. Permit valuations shall include total cost, such as plumbing,
electrical, mechanical equipment and other systems, including materials and labor. If, in the
opinion of the Director-Building Official, the valuation of building, alteration, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing systems appears to be underestimated on the application, the permit
shall be denied unless the applicant can show detailed estimated cost to meet the approval of the
Director-Building Official.
(e) Plan review fees. The fee for reviewing all plans, including Building, Electrical, Plumbing and
Mechanical shall be seventy percent (70%) of the permit amount. One and two-family dwellings
are exempt from plan review fees. A submission fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) is
required for all commercial plans at the time of submission.
(f) Augusta, Georgia. Notwithstanding any other provisions as provide in this building code,
Augusta, Georgia shall not be required to pay any permit, inspection or review fees.
(g) Refunds. The building official is authorized to establish a refund policy.
Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Building Permit Fees
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert Sherman
Caption:Approve amendments to the Augusta-Richmond County Code,
Section 7-1-90 PERMIT FEES, so as to increase fees required in
connection with the issuance of permits.
Background:Currently, the revenue generated is insufficient in covering the
operating expenses of the building division. On May 21, 2019,
the Augusta Richmond County Commission approved a twenty
percent (20 %) increase in permitting fees effective October 1,
2019; moreover, October 1, 2020 the permit fees will increase an
additional twenty percent (20%). The changes will equate to a
forty (40%) increase in permit fees over the course of two (2)
years.
Analysis:In order to allow for a restructure of the building division,
competitive wages, hiring of additional staff and replenishing of
the reserve fund a fee increase is necessary. Upon full
implementation of the fee increase over the next two years, the
Augusta Richmond County permit fees will still be less than the
neighboring county.
Financial Impact:The building fees are collected for the purpose of funding the
operation of the Building Division. At year end, any excess
funds are deposited into the Building Division Revenue Fund.
Over the last eight years we’ve saved over one-million dollars.
However, in the last few years we have used some of the funds
to purchase vehicles and software. Last year we borrowed from
the fund to cover the Building Division budget deficit, which we
will do again this year. The building activity in the area has
increased. By increasing the permit fees by 20% in 2019 and
2020 in addition to increasing the fee structure we will reduce
the amount borrowed from the reserve fund and work toward
having a balanced budget.
Alternatives:Depletion of reserve funds.
Recommendation:Approve the increase in fess associated with building permits as
shown in Exhibit A.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
At year end, any excess funds are deposited into the Building
Division Revenue Fund. The building fees are collected for the
purpose of funding the operation of the Building Division.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 812712019
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice
Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Approve an ordinance to correct a clerical error and amend Augusta, Georgia Item
Code Section 6-6-45 License to Operate Arcades so as to define 'Arcade' as it Action:
was adopted by the Augusta Commission on February 15, 2011, under Approved
Ordinance No.7232; and waive the second reading.
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commissioner
Ben Hasan William Fennoy
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Passes
Item
Action:
Approved
.,
4-0.
Motion to approve FAA AIP Grant 3-13-001-043-2019.
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commissioner
Ben Hasan John Clarke
4_0.
3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
August 13,2019.
Motions
fr"rt:" Motion Text Made Bv
Motion to
. aDDrove.APProve vtotio, passes
4-0.
Motions
ryJ:" Motion rext
Commissioner Commissioner
Ben Hasan John Clarke Passes
Seconded By
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commissioner
Ben Hasan John Clarke
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
Passes
Dam Park Item
Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Passes
4. Discuss Memorandum of Understanding with Augusta and the public art Item
agency, the Greater Augusta Arts Council (GAAC), regarding implementation Action:
of three Gateway Sculptures, with the first to be located at the corner of Approved
Riverwatch Parkway and Alexander Drive. (Requested by Commissioner
Marion Williams)
Motion to approve
having the next
sculpture placed at the
Approve
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commissioner
exact location to be Fennoy
defined.
Motion Passes 4-0.
5. Motion to extend the Lease of the New savannah Bluff Lock and
with the United States Army.
Motions
i'#:'" Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes
4-0.
6.
Motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Hall Marketing Contract for ltem
a 60 day extension. Action:
Approved
Motions
MotionMotion Motion Text Made By Seconded By L..utt'l'vne
JI
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove illtion passes Ben Hasan J"h;-6;;L;--- Passes
4-0.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
9/10/2019 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on August 27, 2019.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: