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Home My WebLink About2021-05-18 Meeting MinutesCommission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber - 5/18/2021 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; B. Williams, Garrett, Sias, Johnson, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, D. Williams, Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission. INVOCATION: Reverend Paul Robertson, Pastor Windsor Spring Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Five (5) minute time limit per delegation DELEGATIONS A. Mr. Daniel Steele regarding Fire Chief Selection Process.Item Action: None 2021-18-05_Daniel_Steele_Augusta_FIrefighters_Assocation.pdf SKM_C65821051313511.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Presentation is made by Mr. Steele. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-16) PLANNING 1. Z-21-34 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Aldi Inc. on behalf of University Health Services Inc., requesting a Special Exception to establish a grocery store that will have more than 15,000 sq. ft. in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone under Section 21-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta Georgia affecting property known as 3121 Peach Orchard Road and containing 2.84 acres. Tax Map 110- 3-050-02-0 DISTRICT 6 1. Any outdoor lighting shall be directed away from nearby residences. 2. Large truck or container parking shall be located away from nearby residences. 3. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta. GA at the time of development. 4. Section 9-3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance states: If approved a Special Exception must be initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. Item Action: Approved Z-21-34_report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Voting No: Commissioner Ben Hasan. Motion Passes 9-1. Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Sammie Sias Passes 2. Z-21-35– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to deny a petition by Jay Mitchell, on behalf of Patricia Myles Mitchell, requesting a Rezoning from Zone R-1 (One Family Residential) to Zone HI (Heavy Industrial) affecting property known as 2108 Eastside Court and containing 0.32 acres. Tax Map 110-3-030-00-0. DISTRICT 6 Item Action: Approved Z-21-35_report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the petition. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Bobby Williams Passes 3. Z-21-36– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve ith the conditions listed below a petition by David Avery Jr, on behalf of Trotter General, requesting a Rezoning from Zone B-2 (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to B-2 (General Business) affecting property known as 2110 Faircrest Avenue and containing 5.3 acres. Tax Map 155-0-022-01-0. DISTRICT 4 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. Proposed townhomes shall not exceed 2.5 stories or 45 feet without approval of a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3. Revise concept plan to include a minimum 5 side setback for lots containing end units in areas not considered a required front yard or building setback. 4. Proposed commercial development must comply with all aspects of the Augusta Tree Ordinance. 5. Site plan must satisfy the minimum open space requirement per Section 13-9 of the Ordinance. 6. Any parking or security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential properties. 7. Install sidewalks along Faircrest Avenue adjacent to the property and throughout the subdivision as shown on the concept plan. 8. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development. Item Action: Approved Z-21-36_report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 4. Z-21-37– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Augusta Cyberworks 2, LLC, requesting a Rezoning from LI (Light Industrial) to B2 (General Business) affecting property known as 25 Kendrick Place and containing 3.57 acres. Tax Map 036-1-003-00-0 DISTRICT 1 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. Exterior design, material and other features must be approved by the Riverfront Development Review Board. 3. Any parking or security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential properties. 4. Must comply with all aspects of the Augusta Tree Ordinance, including adequate buffering and screening along the railroad. 5. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development. Item Action: Approved Z-21-37_report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 5. Z-21-38 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Matt Mills, on behalf of David Law, requesting a Rezoning from A (Agricultural) to R-1D (One Family Residential) affecting property known as 1235 Augusta West Parkway and containing 18.33 acres. Tax Map 030-0-062- 00-0 DISTRICT 3 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. The proposed subdivision shall not contain more than 75 lots. 3. A shared access agreement must be provided, including consent from the adjacent property owner, in order to develop the site. 4. Provide sidewalks throughout the development on one side of the roads. 5. Installation of a minimum 6 foot tall privacy fence along the property lines of the proposed lots on the west side of the tract. 6. A minimum 10 foot buffer is required between the boundaries of the tract and Lots 65 – 70, 73 and 74. 7. This project shall comply with all Item Action: Approved development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development; including a traffic impact study if required by the Traffic Engineer. Z-21-38_report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes PUBLIC SERVICES 6. Motion to approve the 1st Amendment to the StandardAero lease with Augusta Regional Airport. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved Downtown_Copy_1st_amendment_StandardAero_lease.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 7. Motion to approve directing planning and development, and the law department to draft language, within 90 days, amending current zoning to allow ADUs/tiny homes, and allow planning and development to begin determining a permit process for this type of affordable housing unit. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 8. Motion to approve New Ownership: A.N. 21-15: request by Aftab Ahmed Malik for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Gordon Food Mart LLC located at 2078 Old Savannah Rd. District 2. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved AN-21-15.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 9. Motion to approve the reimbursement to contractors/construction companies for the overpayment of plan review fees. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 10. Motion to approve the following nominations to serve as the Augusta Commission's representatives on the local redistricting committee for the 2020 Census Count Commissioners Ben Hasan, Sean Frantom, Sammie Sias and Jordan Johnson. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Made By Motion Type Motion Text Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner Jordan Johnson Dies for lack of Second Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the nominations as listed with Commissioner Sias as the Chairman. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Jordan Johnson Withdraws Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the nominations as listed. Voting No: Commissioner John Clarke, Commissioner Brandon Garrett, Commissioner Catherine Smith- McKnight, Commissioner Dennis Williams. Motion Passes 6-4. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Bobby Williams Passes ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11. Motion to approve Bid Award contract for demolition of 401 Walton Way to Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia in the amount of $1,498,500.00. (Bid Item #21-160) (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved 21-160_Request_for_Proposal_to_Newspaper(revised_title).doc 21-160_TAB.pdf 21-160_Cumulative.xlsx.pdf 21-160_Department_Recommendation_of_Award_-_401_Walton_Way_-_Letter_of_Recommendation.doc 21-160_Planholders.pdf FYI_Process_Reguarding_RFP_updated_5-3-21.pdf 21-160_Pre-Proposal_Attendees.pdf 21-160_Compliance_Review.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 12. Motion to approve having the Administrator bring back a recruitment process for executive level directors and personnel to the next committee meeting after collaboration with Human Resources and the Attorney. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes ENGINEERING SERVICES 13. Motion to approve the Easement Abandonment and the Granting of Additional Rights to Existing Easements for 3430 Dunnington Place. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved 3430_Dunnington_Place_Esmt_Deed___Plat.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Delete Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes Motion to delete this item from the agenda. Motion Passes 10-0. 14. Motion to approve Purchase of Additional Meters in Excess of Bid Quantities. (Approved by the Engineering Services Committee May 11, 2021) Item Action: Approved Open_Meter_Purchase_Invoices.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 15. Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Commission held on May 4, 2021 and Special Called Meetings held on May 10 and 11, 2021. Item Action: Approved Regular_Commission_Meeting_May_4_2021.pdf Called_Commission_Meeting_May_10_2021.pdf Called_Commission_Meeting_May_11_2021.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes APPOINTMENT(S) 16. Motion to approve the appointment of Messrs. Ken Johnson to the Augusta Library Board of Trustees; Michael Meyers to the Housing & Community Development Citizens Advisory Board and Sean Mooney to the Board of Zoning Appeals reprinting District 10. Item Action: Approved K._L._Johnson,_Jr..pdf M._A._Meyers.pdf S._M._Mooney.pdf SKM_C65821051311300.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION 5/18/2021 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 5/18/2021 (Items 17-24) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 17. Discuss renewing the exemption of the county vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal requirement under O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20. Item Action: Approved 2021-18-05_Resolution_Renewing_the_Exemption_of_Mayor_s_Vehicle_from_Decal_Ordinance.pdf SKM_C65821051314421.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Voting No: Commissioner Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Bobby Williams Passes John Clarke, Commissioner Brandon Garrett. Motion Passes 8-2. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 18. Consideration for the election of Georgia Municipal Association's District 7 Officers for the 2021-2022 year. Item Action: Approved SKM_C65821051314430.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes APPOINTMENT(S) 19. Motion to approve the recommendation from the Stoney Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical the reappointment of Merian Robinson and Georgia Nurses Association's reappointment of Pat Hayes. Item Action: Approved Pat-Lynch_Hayes.doc SKM_C65821051313510.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes ADMINISTRATOR 20. Acknowledgement from the Administrator regarding the City of Augusta receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Item Action: None 2021-18-05__GFOA_s_Certificate_of_Achievement_Award.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result No formal action is taken on this item. 21. Update from the Administrator regarding Blight Ordinance.Item Action: Rescheduled 2021-18-05_Draft_Blight_ordinance1.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Commissioner Bobby Williams Dies for lack of Second Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to refer this item back to committee on June 8 and to hold a public hearing in advance of the June 8 committee meeting. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes ADDENDUM 22. Motion to approve accepting the NLC CIE Grant on behalf of theClubhou.se in the amount of $15,000. Item Action: Approved Attachments_-_NLC.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 23. Motion to authorize Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. to execute a letter of support for potential federal projects. Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result It was the consnsus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner John Clarke Passes 24. Motion to authorize HCD to commit HOME Funds in the amount of $640k (w/specified terms) for construction of Kendrick Place in partnership with Woda Cooper Development, Inc. Item Action: Approved Construction_of_Kendrick_Place.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Text Motion Type Made By Seconded By Motion Result It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. 25. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Item Action: None Upcoming Meetings www.augustaga.gov Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Attendance 5/18/21 Department: Department: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Reverend Paul Robertson Department: Department: Caption:Reverend Paul Robertson, Pastor Windsor Spring Baptist Church. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM Commission meetings: First and third Tuesdays 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) __________ Commission Date of Meeting _____________ __________ Public Safety Committee Date of Meeting _____________ __________ Public Services Committee Date of Meeting _____________ __________ Administrative Services Committee Date of Meeting _____________ __________ Engineering Services Committee Date of Meeting _____________ __________ Finance Committee Date of Meeting _____________ Contact Information for Individual/Presenter Making the Request: Name: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________ 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 Telephone Number: 706-821-1820 Clerk of Commission Fax Number: 706-821-1838 Suite 220 Municipal Building E-Mail Address: nmorawski@augustaga.gov 535 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 Requests may be faxed, e-mailed or deliYered in perVon and mXVW be receiYed in Whe Clerk¶V Office no later than 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday preceding the Commission and Committee meetings of the following week. A five-minute time limit will be allowed for presentations. X 5/18/21 Daniel Steele 706-627-6125 Augusta3357@gmail.com Fire Department - Fire Chief Selection Process Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Mr. Daniel Steele Department: Department: Caption:Mr. Daniel Steele regarding Fire Chief Selection Process. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Z-21-34 Department:Planning and Development Department:Planning and Development Caption: Z-21-34 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Aldi Inc. on behalf of University Health Services Inc., requesting a Special Exception to establish a grocery store that will have more than 15,000 sq. ft. in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone under Section 21-7 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta Georgia affecting property known as 3121 Peach Orchard Road and containing 2.84 acres. Tax Map 110-3-050-02-0 DISTRICT 6 1. Any outdoor lighting shall be directed away from nearby residences. 2. Large truck or container parking shall be located away from nearby residences. 3. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta. GA at the time of development. 4. Section 9-3 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance states: If approved a Special Exception must be initiated within six (6) months of the granting, or the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. The initiation of a use is established by the issuance of a valid business license by the Augusta Planning and Development Department or by other reasonable proof of the establishment of vested rights. If a Special Exception is granted and the use is initiated but later ceases to operate for a period of one (1) year, then the Special Exception shall no longer be valid. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Z-21-35 Department:Planning and Development Department:Planning and Development Caption: Z-21-35– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to deny a petition by Jay Mitchell, on behalf of Patricia Myles Mitchell, requesting a Rezoning from Zone R-1 (One Family Residential) to Zone HI (Heavy Industrial) affecting property known as 2108 Eastside Court and containing 0.32 acres. Tax Map 110-3-030-00-0. DISTRICT 6 Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Z-21-36 Department:Planning and Development Department:Planning and Development Caption: Z-21-36– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve ith the conditions listed below a petition by David Avery Jr, on behalf of Trotter General, requesting a Rezoning from Zone B-2 (General Business) and A (Agricultural) to B-2 (General Business) affecting property known as 2110 Faircrest Avenue and containing 5.3 acres. Tax Map 155-0-022-01-0. DISTRICT 4 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. Proposed townhomes shall not exceed 2.5 stories or 45 feet without approval of a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3. Revise concept plan to include a minimum 5 side setback for lots containing end units in areas not considered a required front yard or building setback. 4. Proposed commercial development must comply with all aspects of the Augusta Tree Ordinance. 5. Site plan must satisfy the minimum open space requirement per Section 13-9 of the Ordinance. 6. Any parking or security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential properties. 7. Install sidewalks along Faircrest Avenue adjacent to the property and throughout the subdivision as shown on the concept plan. 8. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Z-21-37 Department:Planning and Development Department:Planning and Development Caption: Z-21-37– A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Augusta Cyberworks 2, LLC, requesting a Rezoning from LI (Light Industrial) to B2 (General Business) affecting property known as 25 Kendrick Place and containing 3.57 acres. Tax Map 036-1-003-00-0 DISTRICT 1 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. Exterior design, material and other features must be approved by the Riverfront Development Review Board. 3. Any parking or security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential properties. 4. Must comply with all aspects of the Augusta Tree Ordinance, including adequate buffering and screening along the railroad. 5. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Z-21-38 Department:Planning and Development Department:Planning and Development Caption: Z-21-38 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the conditions listed below a petition by Matt Mills, on behalf of David Law, requesting a Rezoning from A (Agricultural) to R-1D (One Family Residential) affecting property known as 1235 Augusta West Parkway and containing 18.33 acres. Tax Map 030-0- 062-00-0 DISTRICT 3 1. The proposed development shall substantially conform to the concept plan submitted with the rezoning application. 2. The proposed subdivision shall not contain more than 75 lots. 3. A shared access agreement must be provided, including consent from the adjacent property owner, in order to develop the site. 4. Provide sidewalks throughout the development on one side of the roads. 5. Installation of a minimum 6 foot tall privacy fence along the property lines of the proposed lots on the west side of the tract. 6. A minimum 10 foot buffer is required between the boundaries of the tract and Lots 65 – 70, 73 and 74. 7. This project shall comply with all development standards and regulations set forth by the City of Augusta, GA at the time of development; including a traffic impact study if required by the Traffic Engineer. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM 1st Amendment to StandardAero Lease- AGS Department:Augusta Regional Airport Department:Augusta Regional Airport Caption:Motion to approve the 1st Amendment to the StandardAero lease with Augusta Regional Airport. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:StandardAero’StandardAaero's current lease agreement expires June 30, 2021. The current agreement includes an option to renew the lease for an additional ten (10) year term and allows for renegotiation of rents and fees. StandardAero indicated to Airport staff that they would like to exercise their option. In the negotiation process, they also requested to add a second ten (10) year option to be added to the lease agreement. Analysis:StandardAero has been a valued tenant on the Airport for many decades. Staff negotiated with the General Manager and Legal Counsel and agreed to the following terms: Approved the ten (10) year option, extending the contract until June 30, 2031. Approved a new ten (10) year option, which if exercised, will extend the contract until June 30, 2041. Keeps the ground lease rent at current rate for an additional two (2) years in consideration of economic challenges due to COVID. Allows the Airport to have the property appraised within that two (2) year time-frame in order to determine a new baseline rental rate for the remaining eight (8) year term. Increases fuel price by five (.05) cents for the first five years and ten (.10) cents for the second five years of the lease agreement. Increases the Labor Rate from ninety-three ($93) dollars per hour to ninety-five ($95) dollars per hour at time fueling equipment is brought into proper working order. Financial Impact:Keeps the ground lease rent at current rate for an additional two (2) years in consideration of economic challenges due to COVID. Allows the Airport to have the property appraised within that two (2) year time-frame in order to determine a new baseline rental rate for the remaining eight (8) year term. Increases fuel price by five (.05) cents for the first five years and ten (.10) cents for the second five years of the lease agreement. Increases the Labor Rate from ninety-three ($93) dollars per hour to ninety-five ($95) dollars per hour at time fueling equipment is brought into proper working order. Alternatives:To Deny Recommendation:Augusta Aviation Commission recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM ADUs/tiny homes, and allow planning and development Department:Mayor's Offfice Department:Mayor's Offfice Caption:Motion to approve directing planning and development, and the law department to draft language, within 90 days, amending current zoning to allow ADUs/tiny homes, and allow planning and development to begin determining a permit process for this type of affordable housing unit.(Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Department:Planning & Development Caption:Motion to approve New Ownership: A.N. 21-15: request by Aftab Ahmed Malik for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Gordon Food Mart LLC located at 2078 Old Savannah Rd. District 2. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of Christina Park. Analysis:The applicant meets 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 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 Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Building Permits - Plan Review Fee Reimbursements Department:Planning & Development Department:Planning & Development Caption:Motion to approve the reimbursement to contractors/construction companies for the overpayment of plan review fees. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:At the June 18, 2019 Commission meeting, a motion was approved to increase the building permit fees 20 % per year for two years, beginning October 1, 2019, and again on October 1, 2020. The Plan Review fee is 70% of the permit amount…. An error occurred in the process of increasing the fees in 2019, and the plan review fee was set to charge twice. The double fee started with a plan submittal in December 2019 and continued until April 1, 2021 when the double charge was discovered. Analysis:Since December 2019 and until April 2021, approximately 404 building permits that included a plan review were charged twice. The total collected plan review fees for the period is $499,834; the correct fee amount is $307,728; the refund amount is $192,106…. Planning Department has discussed this matter with the Law Department, IT, and in particular the Finance Department. The process for reimbursing the contractors will be very similar to the process used for reimbursing alcohol licensees for their 2021 license. Financial Impact:$192,106. Funds are available in the Building Division Fund Balance account. Alternatives:N/A Recommendation:Approval Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Building Divison Fund Balance: Will budget in 217072210- 5911120 Refunds REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Redistricting committee process Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve the following nominations to serve as the Augusta Commission's representatives on the local redistricting committee for the 2020 Census Count Commissioners Ben Hasan, Sean Frantom, Sammie Sias and Jordan Johnson. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Request for Proposal Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @ 3:00 p.m. via ZOOM (Meeting ID: 943 0236 9788; Passcode: 222057) for furnishing: RFP #21-160 LEC Demolition – 401 Walton Way for Augusta, GA Central Services Department – Facilities Maintenance Division RFPs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 RFP documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901 (706-821-2422). 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 $295.00. 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, February 18, 2021. 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 Proposal Conference will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 @ 3:00 p.m. via ZOOM. (Meeting ID: 928 9980 1926; Passcode: 176811) 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 16, 2021 @ 5:00 P.M. No RFP will be accepted by fax or email, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No RFP may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder(s). A 10% Bid Bond is required to be submitted along with the bidders’ qualifications. Proponent is also required to submit a copy of the license for the State of Georgia for Asbestos/Hazardous Waste Abatement. The proponent must have a business license in the Governmental entity for where they do the majority of their business. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. Request for proposals (RFP) and specifications. An RFP 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 request for proposal 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 waivable 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 RFP number on the outside of the envelope. Proponents are cautioned that acquisition of RFP documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized sources places the proponent at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base their 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 GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2021 Metro Courier February 18, 2021 OFFICIAL Vendors Attachment "B"E-Verify #SAVE Form Addendum 1 Original 7 Copies Bid Bond Fee Proposal Complance 2% Goal ADAMO GROUP, INC. 320 E. SEVEN MILE ROAD HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203 Yes 1247279 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes D. H. GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY 2365 MABROS INDUSTRIAL BLVD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 Yes 196271 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Non- Compliant TRINITY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC 3692 MCELROY ROAD DORVILLE, GA 30340 Yes 449669 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MILBURN SOUTHEAST, LLC 8801 MAISLIN DRIVE TAMPA, FL 33637 Yes 1660028 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes SABRE DEMOLITION CORPORATION 115 RAILROAD STREET WARNERS, NY 31364 Yes 1598667 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes THOMPSON BUILDING & WRECKING 631 ELEVENTH STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30903 Yes 52544 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes CHAPLIN & SONS CLEARING & DEMOLITION, INC. 514 NATIONAL AVE. AUGUSTA GA 30906 Yes 371069 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Non- Compliant Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 65 Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 4 Total Electronic Notifications (Demandstar): 73 Georgia Procuement Registry: 619 Pre-Proposal Conference Attendees: 32 Total Packages Submitted: 7 Total Noncompliant: 2 RFP #21-160 LEC Demolition – 401 Walton Way for Augusta, GA Central Services Department Facilities Maintenance Division Bid Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @ 3:00 p.m. Page 1 of 1 ADAMO GROUP, INC. 320 E. SEVEN MILE ROAD HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203 TRINITY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC 3692 MCELROY ROAD DORVILLE, GA 30340 MILBURN SOUTHEAST, LLC 8801 MAISLIN DRIVE TAMPA, FL 33637 SABRE DEMOLITION CORPORATION 115 RAILROAD STREET WARNERS, NY 31364 THOMPSON BUILDING & WRECKING 631 ELEVENTH STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30903 D. H. GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY 2365 MABROS INDUSTRIAL BLVD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 CHAPLIN & SONS CLEARING & DEMOLITION, INC. 514 NATIONAL AVE. AUGUSTA GA 30906 Evaluation Criteria Ranking Points 1. Completeness of Response • Package submitted by the deadline • Package is complete (includes requested information as required per this solicitation) • Attachment B is complete, signed and notarized N/A Pass/Fail PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS FAIL FAIL 2. Qualifications & Experience (0-5)15 5.0 3.8 4.3 4.3 5.0 3. Organization & Approach (0-5)10 5.0 3.5 5.0 5.0 4.3 4. Scope of Services 1. Project Specific Experience 2. Past performance on projects similar in nature 3. Evidence that firm fully understands Owner’s goals and project scope 4. Proposed project schedule (0-5)30 5.0 3.4 4.3 4.7 4.3 5. Financial Stability (0-5)5 5.0 4.0 4.3 4.7 4.3 6. References (0-5)5 4.3 3.3 4.3 4.3 3.3 Within Richmond County 5 10 5 Within CSRA 5 6 Within Georgia 5 4 5 Within SE United States (includes AL, TN, NC, SC, FL) 5 2 5  All Others 5 1 5 5 29.3 23.1 27.3 28.0 26.3 8. Presentation by Team (0-5)10 9 Q&A Response to Panel Questions (0-5)5 Lowest Fees 5 10 5 Second 5 6 5 Third 5 4 5 Forth 5 2 5 Fifth 5 1 5 Total Phase 2 - (Total Maximum Ranking 15 - Maximum Weighted Total Possible 125) 5 5 5 5 5 34.3 28.1 32.3 33.0 31.3 Phase 2 (Option - Numbers 8-9) (Vendors May Not Receive Less Than a 3 Ranking in Any Category to be Considered for Award) Total Cumulative Score (Maximum point is 500) Total (Total Possible Score 500) Total (May not Receive Less Than a 3 Ranking in Any Category to be Considered for Award) 10. Cost/Fee Proposal Consideration (only choose 1 line according to dollar value of the proposal in relation to all fee proposals - enter the point value for the one line only) Internal Use Only Evaluator: Cumulative Date: 4/14/21 Procurement DepartmentRepresentative:_________Nancy Williams___________________________________ Procurement Department Completion Date: 4/14/21 Pg 1 of 2 RFP #21-160 LEC Demolition – 401 Walton Way for Augusta, GA Central Services Department Facilities Maintenance Division Bid Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @ 3:00 p.m. 7. Proximity to Area (only choose 1 line according to location of the company - enter the ranking value for the one line only) Vendors Phase 1 Total - (Total Maximum Ranking 30 - Maximum Weighted Total Possible 375) Phase 1 Scale 0 (Low) to 5 (High) Ranking of 0-5 (Enter a number value between 0 and 5) ADAMO GROUP, INC. 320 E. SEVEN MILE ROAD HIGHLAND PARK, MI 48203 TRINITY INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, LLC 3692 MCELROY ROAD DORVILLE, GA 30340 MILBURN SOUTHEAST, LLC 8801 MAISLIN DRIVE TAMPA, FL 33637 SABRE DEMOLITION CORPORATION 115 RAILROAD STREET WARNERS, NY 31364 THOMPSON BUILDING & WRECKING 631 ELEVENTH STREET AUGUSTA, GA 30903 D. H. GRIFFIN WRECKING COMPANY 2365 MABROS INDUSTRIAL BLVD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 CHAPLIN & SONS CLEARING & DEMOLITION, INC. 514 NATIONAL AVE. AUGUSTA GA 30906 Evaluation Criteria Ranking Points 1. Completeness of Response • Package submitted by the deadline • Package is complete (includes requested information as required per this solicitation) N/A Pass/Fail PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS FAIL FAIL 2. Qualifications & Experience (0-5)15 75.0 57.5 65.0 65.0 75.0 0 0 3. Organization & Approach (0-5)10 50.0 35.0 50.0 50.0 43.3 0 0 4. Scope of Services 1. Project Specific Experience 2. Past performance on projects similar in nature 3. Evidence that firm fully understands Owner’s goals and project scope (0-5)30 150.0 102.0 130.0 140.0 130.0 0 0 5. Financial Stability (0-5)5 25.0 20.0 21.7 23.3 21.7 0 0 6. References (0-5)5 21.7 16.7 21.7 21.7 16.7 0 0 Within Richmond County 5 10 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 Within CSRA 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Within Georgia 5 4 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 Within SE United States (includes AL, TN, NC, SC, FL) 5 2 0 0 10 0 0 0 0  All Others 5 1 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 326.7 251.2 298.3 305.0 336.7 0 0 8. Presentation by Team (0-5)10 0 0 0 0 0 0 09 Q&A Response to Panel Questions (0-5)5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lowest Fees 5 10 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 Second 5 6 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 Third 5 4 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 Forth 5 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fifth 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 Total Phase 2 - (Total Maximum Ranking 15 - 10 5 50 20 30 0 0 336.7 256.2 348.3 325.0 366.7 0.0 0.0 Phase 2 (Option - Numbers 8-9) (Vendors May Not Receive Less Than a 3 Ranking in Any Category to be Considered for Award) Internal Use Only Evaluator: Cumulative Date: 4/15/21 10. Cost/Fee Proposal Consideration (only choose 1 line according to dollar value of the proposal in relation to all fee proposals - enter the point value for the one line only) Procurement DepartmentRepresentative:________Nancy Williams____________________________________ Procurement Department Completion Date: 4/15/21 Total Cumulative Score (Maximum point is 500) PG 2 of 2 RFP #21-160 LEC Demolition – 401 Walton Way for Augusta, GA Central Services Department Facilities Maintenance Division Bid Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 @ 3:00 p.m. Weighted Scores Vendors Phase 1 Phase 1 Total - (Total Maximum Ranking 30 - Maximum Weighted Total Possible 375) Central Services Departm ent Takiyah A. Douse, Director 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA 30906 Rick Acree, Project M anager (706) 821-2426 Phone (706)799-5077 Fax MEMORANDUM FROM: Mr. Rick Acree, Project Manager, Central Services THROUGH: Mrs. Takiyah A. Douse, Director, Central Services Department TO: Ms. Geri Sams, Director, Procurement Department DATE: May 3, 2021 SUBJECT: Bid Item #21-160 LEC Demolition – 401 Walton Way Letter of Recommendation On March 30, 2021, five compliant Statements of Qualification and Proposals (SOQP) were received. The evaluation team reviewed the information provided by the vendors using the criteria set forth in the RFP. Thompson Building and Wrecking of Augusta, Georgia was judged to have submitted the SOQP that represented the best combination of qualifications, approach and price for this project. CSD Respectfully recommends award of the contract for Demolition of the LEC at 401 Walton Way to Thompson Building and Wrecking, of Augusta, GA in the amount of $1,498,500.00. Thank you for your assistance thus far. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions or need additional clarification. Cc: Takiyah A. Douse Laquona Sanderson 1 FYI: Process Regarding Request for Proposals Sec. 1-10-51. Request for proposals. Request for proposals shall be handled in the same manner as the bid process as described above for solicitation and awarding of contracts for goods or services with the following exceptions: (a) Only the names of the vendors making offers shall be disclosed at the proposal opening. (b) Content of the proposals submitted by competing persons shall not be disclosed during the process of the negotiations. (c) Proposals shall be open for public inspection only after the award is made. (d) Proprietary or confidential information, marked as such in each proposal, shall not be disclosed without the written consent of the offeror. (e) Discussions may be conducted with responsible persons submitting a proposal determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for the award. These discussions may be held for the purpose of clarification to assure a full understanding of the solicitation requirement and responsiveness thereto. (f) Revisions may be permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining the best and final offers. (g) In conducting discussions with the persons submitting the proposals, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from the other persons submitting proposals. Sec. 1-10-52. Sealed proposals. (a) Conditions for use. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21(c)(1)(C), the competitive sealed proposals method may be utilized when it is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to Augusta, Georgia, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. The evaluation factors in the request for proposals shall be the basis on which the award decision is made when the sealed proposal method is used. Augusta, Georgia is not restricted from using alternative procurement methods for 2 obtaining the best value on any procurement, such as Construction Management at Risk, Design/Build, etc. (b) Request for proposals. Competitive sealed proposals shall be solicited through a request for proposals (RFP). (c) Public notice. Adequate public notice of the request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 1-10- 50(c)(Public Notice and Bidder's List); provided the normal period of time between notice and receipt of proposals minimally shall be fifteen (15) calendar days. (d) Pre-proposal conference. A pre-proposal conference may be scheduled at least five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals, and notice shall be handled in a manner similar to section 1-10-50(c)-Public Notice and Bidder's List. No information provided at such pre-proposal conference shall be binding upon Augusta, Georgia unless provided in writing to all offerors. (e) Receipt of proposals. Proposals will be received at the time and place designated in the request for proposals, complete with bidder qualification and technical information. No late proposals shall be accepted. Price information shall be separated from the proposal in a sealed envelope and opened only after the proposals have been reviewed and ranked. The names of the offerors will be identified at the proposal acceptance; however, no proposal will be handled so as to permit disclosure of the detailed contents of the response until after award of contract. A record of all responses shall be prepared and maintained for the files and audit purposes. (f) Public inspection. The responses will be open for public inspection only after contract award. Proprietary or confidential information marked as such in each proposal will not be disclosed without written consent of the offeror. (g) Evaluation and selection. The request for proposals shall state the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors that will be used in the context of proposal evaluation and contract award. (Pricing proposals will not be opened until the proposals have been reviewed and ranked). Such evaluation factors may include, but not be limited to: (1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the offeror to perform the contract or 3 provide the services required; (2) The capability of the offeror to perform the contract or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference; (3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the offeror; (4) The quality of performance on previous contracts; (5) The previous and existing compliance by the offeror with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services; (6) The sufficiency of the financial resources of the offeror relating to his ability to perform the contract; (7) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or services to the particular use required; and (8) Price. (h) Selection committee. A selection committee, minimally consisting of representatives of the procurement office, the using agency, and the Administrator's office or his designee shall convene for the purpose of evaluating the proposals. (i) Preliminary negotiations. Discussions with the offerors and technical revisions to the proposals may occur. Discussions may be conducted with the responsible offerors who submit proposals for the purpose of clarification and to assure full understanding of, and conformance to, the solicitation requirements. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussions and revision of proposals and such revisions may be permitted after submission and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors. (j) From the date proposals are received by the Procurement Director through the date of contract award, no offeror shall make any substitutions, deletions, 4 additions or other changes in the configuration or structure of the offeror’s teams or members of the offeror’s team. (k) Final negotiations and letting the contract. The Committee shall rank the technical proposals, open and consider the pricing proposals submitted by each offeror. Award shall be made or recommended for award through the Augusta, Georgia Administrator, to the most responsible and responsive offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to Augusta, Georgia, taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. No other factors or criteria shall be used in the evaluation. The contract file shall contain a written report of the basis on which the award is made/recommended. The contract shall be awarded or let in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section and the other applicable sections of this chapter. Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM 21-160 Award Contract for LEC Demolition - 401 Walton Way Department:Central Services - Facilities Department:Central Services - Facilities Caption:Motion to approve Bid Award contract for demolition of 401 Walton Way to Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia in the amount of $1,498,500.00. (Bid Item #21-160) (Approved by the Administrative Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:The SPLOST 7 referendum, approved by the voters of Augusta, included funding to demolish the former Law Enforcement Center, located at 401 Walton Way in Augusta. RFP # 21-160 was issued by the Procurement Department in accordance with their guidelines. Statements of Qualifications and Proposals were received on March 30, 2021. Five compliant Statements of Qualification and Proposals (SOQP) were received by the established deadline. Analysis:A total of 7 vendors responded with 2 being non-compliant. The RFP evaluation team reviewed the compliant submittals provided by the vendors using the criteria set forth in the RFP. Thompson Building and Wrecking of Augusta, Georgia was judged to have submitted the SOQP that represented the best combination of qualifications, approach and price for this project. The evaluation committee entered into contract negotiations with Thompson Wrecking and have reached an agreement to move forward with a recommendation of award. Financial Impact:The negotiated contract recommendation of award is in the amount of $1,498,500.00. Alternatives:1. Award the contract for demolition of 401 Walton Way to Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia in the amount of $1,498,500.00. (Bid Item #21-160) 2. Do not award Recommendation:Award the contract for demolition of 401 Walton Way to Thompson Building Wrecking Company, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia in the amount of $1,498,500.00. (Bid Item #21-160) Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: This project is funded through SPLOST 7 GL 329-05-1120, JL 216-05-7902 - $56,761.64 GL 329-05-1120, JL 216-05-7105 – $1,441,738.36 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Recruitment Policy Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve having the Administrator bring back a recruitment process for executive level directors and personnel to the next committee meeting after collaboration with Human Resources and the Attorney. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RENEWING THE EXEMPTION OF THE MAYOR’S VEHICLE FROM THE DECAL ORDINANCE FOR A 12-MONTH PERIOD WHEREAS, Official Code of Georgia Annotated §36-80-20 requires that every motor vehicle which is owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional development center, county or independent school system, commission, board, or public authority or which has been purchased or leased by any public official or public employee with public funds shall have affixed to the front door on each side of such vehicle a clearly visible decal or seal containing the name of or otherwise identifying such governmental entity; and WHEREAS, Official Code of Georgia Annotated §36-80-20 further provides that the governing authority of a county or municipity may expressly exempt from the provisions of this Code section by ordinance or resolution, following advertisement and a public hearing as required by the Code Section. Any such exemptions shall be for period of no more than 12 months at a time and may be renewed annually following a public hearing as required and advertisement as required; and WHEREAS, Augusta adopted an ordinance requiring decals to be affixed to every vehicle owned or leased by Augusta, Georgia. The ordinance exempted the Mayor’s vehicle for a period of 12 months; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION HEREBY RENEWS THE EXEMPTION OF THE Mayor’s vehicle from the decal ordinance for a period of 12-months. Duly adopted this __________day of May 2021 by a vote of _______yeas and ________nays with________abstaining or absent. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA By:__________________________ As its Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________ Clerk Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Exemption of the county vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal Department:Central Services Department Department:Central Services Department Caption:Discuss renewing the exemption of the county vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal requirement under O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20. Background:Per O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20 subsection (a) every motor vehicle which is owned or leased by any county, municipality, regional commission, county or independent school system, commission, board, or public authority or which has been purchased or leased by any public official or public employee with public funds shall have affixed to the front door on each side of such vehicle a clearly visible decal or seal containing the name of or otherwise identifying such governmental entity. Analysis:Pursuant to state law, adoption of a Resolution is necessary to exempt the vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal requirement under O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20, with a public hearing on the subject held no more than 14 days prior to the adoption of the resolution or ordinance. Any such public hearing shall be advertised one time in the legal organ of the county at least seven days prior to the hearing date. Pursuant to state law a public hearing was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM. in the Lee N, Beard Commission Chamber. Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:Do not discuss renewing the exemption of the county vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal requirement under O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20. Recommendation:Discuss renewing the exemption of the county vehicle assigned to the Mayor from the Decal requirement under O.C.G.A. Section 36-80-20. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Easement Abandonment and Additional Rights to Existing Easements Department:Utilities Department:Utilities Caption:Motion to approve the Easement Abandonment and the Granting of Additional Rights to Existing Easements for 3430 Dunnington Place. (Approved by the Public Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:A water line, dating back to the time the area was first developed, was discovered on the 3430 Dunnington Place parcel. Analysis:The water line runs down the middle of the parcel. It is in conflict with future development. Augusta also owns several easements near the parcel boundary. To avoid conflict, the water line can be rerouted to Augusta's other existing easements, with the additional rights granted, and this easement abandoned. Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:Disapprove the Easement Abandonment and the Granting of Additional Rights to Existing Easements. Recommendation:Approve the Easement Abandonment and the Granting of Additional Rights to Existing Easements. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Utilities Meter Purchases Department:Utilities - Wes Byne, Director Department:Utilities - Wes Byne, Director Caption:Motion to approve Purchase of Additional Meters in Excess of Bid Quantities. (Approved by the Engineering Services Committee May 11, 2021) Background:The Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) purchased meters throughout 2019 and 2020 from Meter Bid #18-2018, which contained a one-year renewal option, which was exercised in 2020. That bid estimated that we would purchase $800,000 in meters over the original bid period. The bid period was extended in 2020, and therefore the original quantity of meters was estimated based on one year, but we actually purchased meters over a two-year period. Analysis:AUD ran out of meters and had to purchase a significant number of meters before it was discovered that the dollar value of meters ordered under the original bid had been exceeded. The meters were purchased at the same rate as the original bid and have already been ordered, shipped and most have been installed in the ground. Financial Impact:The additional funds required to meet the emergency need for more meters and pay for the meters ordered is an additional $280,000. Funds are available in 506000000-5315111. Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve purchase of additional meters in excess of bid quantities so invoices can be paid. Funds are Available in the 506043210-5315111 Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber - 51412021 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; B. Williams, Garrett, Sias, Johnson, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, D. Williams, Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission. INVOCATION: Reverend Anthony Booker Senior Pastor Broadway Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF T}IE IINITED STATES OF AMERICA. Five (5) minute time limit per deleeation DELEGATIONS A. Mr. Moses Todd to discuss a responsible bidder ordinance. lB 2021-04-05 Il4 Todd mepi-responsible-bidder-ordinances-report-finall.pdf @ sxu c658ztol28rszso.par B ltemApprovalsheet html Motions MotionType Motion Text Presentation is made by Mr. Todd. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-15) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve New Location: A.N. 2l-13: A request by Hyong chin Kim for a retail package Liquor, Beer & wine License to be used in Item Action: None Made SecondedBv By Motion Result connection with 365 Liquor Store located at2852 District 2. Super District 9. (Approved by Public 27,2021) Deans Bridge Road Ste. D. Item Services Committee April Action: Approved A ---^_,^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove rtnotion passes 10-0. Sean Frantom sammie Sias Passes 2. Motion to approve New Location: A.N. 2l-14: A request by Keith Parker for Item a consumption on premise Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in Action: connection with Ice Lounge & Restaurant located at 722 Broad Street. There Approved will be Dance. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 27, 2021) E aN-zt-t3.odf lB ltemArorovalsheet html Motions Motion Motion TextI'ype E aN-zt-tl.odr lE ItemAonrovalsheet.html Motions Motion------ Motion TextI ype Made By Seconded By Made By Seconded By Motion Result Motion Result a ,-.-.,_,-- Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove ruro,ion Passes l0-0. sean Frantom sammie Sias Passes ADMINISTRATTVE SERVICES 3. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's Item (HCD's) contract between HCD and Denick Cobb for the down payment Action: subsidy assistance for one (l) single-family housing unit identified as 1216 Approved Perry Avenue. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 27, 2021') E oFFICIAL HoME BUYER SUBSIDY AGREEMENT (1216 PERRY AVENTIE) 4.1.21.Ddf lE ItemAnorovalsheet.html Motions Motion Motion Text Type Made By Seconded By a -__^_-^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove vtltion passes l0-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes 4. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's ltem (HCD's) contract between HCD and Erin Prentiss for the down payment Action: subsidy assistance for one (l) single-family housing unit identified as 1222 Approved Perry Avenue. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April?7, 2021') B oFFICIAL HoME BUYER STIBSIDY AGREEMENT (1222 PERRY AVENUE).pdf lB ltemApprovalsheet,html Motion Result Motion Result Motion Result 5. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's Item (HCD's) contract between HCD and Abiona Rozier for the down payment Action: subsidy assistance for one (1) single-family housing unit identified as 932 Approved Boyd Lane. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 27, 2021\ lE DPA Contract 932 Bovd Lane Home Buver Subsidv Asreement 032421.ndf lB ItemAoorovalSheet.html Motions f#:" Motion rext a -_._.--__- Motion to approve.APProve Motion passes lo-0. Motions f#:" Motion rext A __-^--^ Motion to approve.APProve Motion passes lo-0. Commisioner Commissioner Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes Made By Seconded By Made By Seconded By Commisioner Commissioner Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes 6. Motion to approve submission of the Program Year 2020 Consolidated ltem Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Action: Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2020 CAPER represents Approved funding for the following programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. Any comments received during the 30-Day Comment Period will be provided to the Augusta, Georgia Commission for review and consideration. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 27r2021) B Draft Reviscd FY20l9 HLID CAPER for-Aususta Georsia 202103231407204824.ndf lB ltemApprovalsheet.html seconded By Motion Result A .^.._^,.^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove vtJtion passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes 7. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's Item (HCD's) request to provide funding for three (3) nonprofit agencies through Action: the ESG CARES Act program to assist with emergency shelter, homeless Approved prevention and rapid rehousing to address the needs of the homeless population in Augusta Richmond County. The following organizations have applied and are recommended for funding:l. The Salvation Army Augusta Area Command (Emergency Shelter) - up to $440,738.002. Richmond County Health Department (Homeless Prevention) - up to $ 18,7503. The McKie Foundation (Rapid Rehousing) - up to $154,500. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 27,2021) Motions ryJ:'" Motion rext IE ESG-Cares Act.pdf lE ltemAoorovalsheet html Motions Motion -^"""" Motion Text'rype seconded By Motion Result Made By Made By ^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion Passes 10-0. sean Frantom Sammie Sias rasses 8. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department's Item (HCD's) contract between HCD and Frankie Boyd, Jr. for the down payment Action: subsidy assistance for one (1) single-family housing unit identified as 1218 Approved Perry Avenue. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April27, 2021) E orrtcu,l uour ruyER sunslny ,lcnrr,ntrNT (1218 prnny ,lvnx[;Bt.pdf IB ItemAoorovalsheet html Motions *j:"' Motion Text Made By Seconded By H:Tir'rype A .^.^-^,.^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove vtotion passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes 9. Motion to approve MRx Magellan Pharmacy Manager Contract Amendment Item- Subrogation Claims (Medicaid). (Approved by Administrative Services Action: Committee April 27,202L) Approved lB MRx lltedicaid Subrosation Processing Form.odf lE Aususta Georsia MRx PBM First Amendment 01.01.21 vl TA101420-docr^ndf E ltemAoorovalsheet.html Motions Motion Motion- ----- Motion Text Made By Seconded By'l'ype - ----- -'t --------- -J Result ^ --_^-.^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes 10,0. Sean Frantom sammie Sias Passes 10. Motion to approve a request by Commissioner Jordan Johnson to rename the ltem Hillside Park located at 2101 Telfair Street the Vernon Forrest Park. Tax Action: Map 035-1-083-00-0. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee Approved April 27,2021) E hillside oark renamins requestodf E ltemAnnrovalsheet.html Motions ryJ:" Motion rext Made By seconded By ffi:tjil Approve passes Motion to approve. Commisioner Commissioner Motion Passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias PUBLIC SAFETY 11. Motion to approve terminate maintenance contract with Visicraft Systems, Item Inc. (Thomson-Reuters) for the VCS Tax Software. (Approved by Public Action: Safety Committee April 27,2021) Approved B Orisinal Aereement.odf lB Notice of Termination.docx lB ItemAoorovalsheet html Motions Motion MotionType Made BY seconded BY Result A _-^-^__^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove vtotion passes l0-0. sean Frantom Sammie sias Passes FINANCE 12. Motion to approve to continue GPS tracking of city fleet vehicles with Item UniteGPS (RFP 2l-121). (Approved by Finance Committee April 27, Action: 2021) Approved E 2l-1 21 RFP_sent-to-newspeper.doc E 2t-t2l TAB.pdf B 21-121 Cumulative.xlsx,odf B 21-121 Department Lettcr of Recommend.pdf lB 2l-t2l Planholders.pdf E Process Reqardins RFPs.odf lH ItemAoorovalSheet html Motions Y:1'-" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion Type Result A ---^-.^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion Passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie sias Passes ENGINEERING SERVICES 13. Motion to approve deed of dedication and maintenance agreement for the Item water and sanitary sewer in Governor's Place Phases 1 and 18. (Approved Action: by Engineering Services Committee April 2712021) Approved B Governors Place Ph I lB Deed of Dedication.ndf E Governors Place Ph I 1B Meintenance Aqr.ndf E Governors Place Ph I lB Plats.ndf E ItemAoorovalsheet html Motions Motion r! a! m Motion- ----- Motion Text Made By Seconded BylYPe ----- -'t -----"-" -r Result A ---^_.^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes l0-0. Sean Frantom Sammie sias Passes PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 14. Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Item Commission held on April 20,2021 and Special Called Meeting held April Action:27,2021. Approved E Regular Commission Meetins Anril20_202l.odf IB Called Commission Meetins April 27 202l.pdf B ltemAnorovalsheet html Motions X:j1" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionIYPe - ---- -r Result ^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie sias Passes APPOINTMENT(S) 15. Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. L.C. Myles, Jr. to the ARC Board Item of ZoningAppeals representing District l. Action: Approved E 2021-04-05 TBO Dr. L.C. Mvtes- .rr..nrrf E sxna cosgztonzStszst.oat E ltemAoprovalsheet.html Motions Y:j*i" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion Type Result ^ Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove Motion Passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes *'k * *END CONSENT AGENDA:I r( r< * AUGUSTA COMMISSION st4t2021 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA st4l202l (Items 16-21) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 16. Discuss "A Living Wage for Augusta Employees" (Requested by Mayor Item Hardie Davis, Jr.) Action: Rescheduled B sKM-c6s82r 0428l526o.pdf E ltemAonrovalsheet.html Motions Motion Motion 'l'ype Motion to refer this I)efer item to the next Commisioner Commissioner passesIrerer Finance Committee. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias I Motion Passes 10-0. ENGINEERING SERVICES 17. Consider approving the Easement Abandonment and the Granting of ltem Additional Rights to Existing Easements for 3430 Dunnington Place. (No Action: recommendation from Engineering Services Committee April 27, Rescheduled 202r) lB 3430 Dunnington Place f,smt Deed plrt pdf E ltemApprovalsheet.html Motions Hj:' Motion Text Made Byrype seconded Bv Motion--------- -J Result Motion to refer this Defer item to the next Commisioner Commissioner r committee meeting. Sean Frantom s.--i. si* Passes Motion Passes 10-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 18. Motion to approve a corection of the minutes of the April l3th Admin. Item Services Cmte and the April 20,2021Commission Meeting on items #12 to Action: omit the phrase "to accept as information and approve hoving forward Approvedwith Phase 2 of the Comprehensive Fleet Management Operations, Maintenance and Replacement Policy" and instead replace it with ,, Motion to approve the Comprehensive Fleet Management Operations, Maintenance and Replacement policyr,. B sxll-cosgztolzgtssrt.por B sKM c6582to429t558o.pdf B ItemAnorovalsheet.html Motions Motion Motion TextI ype A __-^___ Motion to approve.APProve Motion passes 1o-0. Commissioner PassesJammle slas and approve going into an Item Action: Approved Made By Commisioner Sean Frantom Seconded By Motion Result ADDENDUM 19. Motion to reconvene the Commission meeting executive session to discuss litigation. B ItemApnrovalsheet.html Motions It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. seconded By H:iiI Motion to reconvene and approve going into Commissioner A-,.-.-.,--: .-^-.Approve;iJ,'#tdil:; +:l*, il##':u*" Passes Motion Passes 10-0. 20. Motion to approve an MOU between Augusta Technical College and Item Augusta, GA (Augusta Fire Department) In the spirit of mutual interest and Action: cooperation, ATC and AFD seek to enter this Memorandum of Approved Understanding (MOU) to promote joint educational and occupational development collaboration. (Requested by the Administrator) Motions ryJ:" Motion rext Motion Motion Text Type Made Seconded Motion By By Result Made Seconded Motion By By Result Made By E ltemApnrovalSheet.html Motions Motion - """- Motion Text't'ype It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. Motions f#:" Motion rext Made By Seconded By Motion Result ^ , - Motion to approve. Commisioner CommissionerApprove viotion Passes 10-0. Sean Frantom Sammie Sias Passes 21. Motion to adopt Proclamation for the 52nd Annual Professional Municipal ltem Clerks Week and the Expression of Appreciation of Georgia's Greatest Clerk, Action: Ms. Lena J. Bonner. APProved {B ItemAonrovalSheet.html Motions Motion Motion Texf Made Seconded MotionrYPe By By Result It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. Motions X:t:'" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motionf YPe s.r'.,'u'tr 'r''J ReSUlt a ----^--- Motion to approve. commisioner commissionerApprove Motion passes l0-0. sean Frantom sammie Sias Passes LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. 22. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of Item compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Action: Approved Motions X:jl"" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion lype '^--- .-J v!!v'svs sJ Result Motion to approve. ,Approve Mr. Clark";il. Commissioner Commissioner Motion passes 9-0. ,Jrandon Garrett Sammie Sias Passes Upcomins Meeti CALLED MEETING VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE\ May 10,2021 Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May lO,2O2l,the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PRESENT: Hons. B. Williams, Sias, Johnson, Frantom, McKnight, D. Williams, Hasanand clarke, members of Augusta Richmond county commission. ABSENT: Hons. Garrett and Scott, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission. Mr. Mayor: 10:00 a.m., with that the chair recognizes Madam clerk. The Clerk: Attomey Brown, sir, could you please list the call for the executive session. - Mr' Mayor: Madam Clerk, before we do that it's my understanding that there was a requestfor an addendum for today or is that tomorrow? The Clerk: It's for today. Mr. Mayor: Okay, so if there's no objection to adding that, Madam Clerk, I believe that there was no objection to putting that on the special called *."tirrg agenda. The Clerk: Okay. Mr. Mayor: All right, Attorney Brown. 1. LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and potential litigation B. Real estate C. Personnel Mr. Brown: Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners, we request a motion to gointo an executive session for the discussion of litigation. Mr. Frantom: So move. Mr. McKnight: Second. Mr. Mayor: We've got a motion and a second. The Clerk: Are we voting, sir? Mr. Mayor: Voting. Mr. Johnson out. Motion carries 7-0. Mr. Mayor: Thank You, Madam Clerk. IEXECUTIVE SESSIONI Mr. Mayor: All right, we'llreconvene. The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown. Z. Motion to authorizing execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Mr. Brown: Yes, Mr. Mayor, we request a motion to execute the closed meeting af{idavit. Mr. Hasan: So move. Mr. Frantom: Second. Mr. Mayor: Commissioner from the 6ft and the 7tr, Madam Clerk. Voting. Motion carries 8-0. Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Madam Clerk, we have one item that's before us. The Clerk: Yes, sir. Addendum item is to approve authorizing the Augusta Recreation Department to support/assist with the Ilonors Day parade on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at3:00 p.m. for the local Georgia High School State Association champions honoring T. W. Josey ttign S.nool Girls Basketball Team and Cross Creek lligh School Girls and Boys Basketball Teams. @equested by Mayor Pro Tem B. Williams) Mr. Mayor: MaYor Pro Tem. Mr. B. Williams: Yes, sir. This year we approve a short route going up Telfair Street making a left and going over to the Courthouse where we'llhave a program with Mayor yourself, the Su[erintendent, talk to Sheila Nelson. She has three resolutions for the teams, Harold Jones has two resolutions for the teams and we'll let the Board members talk and any city officials that want to talk and have a little short program for the state champions and we're just requesting that the Recreation people assist. We've got some people that are going to pay the police department for us. As soon as we vote on this Ms. Bonner has an email that shets going to get off to Mr. Gallop who's going to assist us with paying the police department and so I make that motion. Mr. Hasan: So move. Ms. McKnight: Second. Motion carries 8-0. Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk. The Clerk: yes, sir. Mr' Mayor: we'll get the clerk to draft a resolution honoring our said champions that eachmember of the Commission could then stop in and sign. The Clerk: you,re asking me? Mr. Mayor: That was a question. The Clerk: yeah, we,ll try to put something together for them. tearn? Mr' B' williams: So we're going to do one for each team, two girls' teams and one boys Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk. Mr. Hasan: you do it for the school? The Clerk: you do it for the school. Mr. Mayor: yes. The Clerk: So we only would need two. Mr. Mayor: That,s correct. Mr. B. Williams: And that,s fine. Mr' Mayor fd require everybody to make sure they stop in to wherever Ms. Bonnerleaves the resolution whethei it's downstairs or upstairs to stop in and sign it. Mr. B. Williams: Okay. Mr' Mayor: All right. Any other business before us? All right, meeting adjoumed. IMEETING ADJOURNED] Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission CERTIFICATION: I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certiff-that the above is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Called Meeting "f ;ir; Augusta Richmond County Commission held on May 10,2021. Clerk of Commission CALLED MEETING VIRTUAL/TE LECONFERENCE May 11,2021 Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 11,2021, the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding. PRESENT: Hons. B. Williams, Garrett, Sias, Johnson, Scott, McKnight, D. Williams, Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission. ABSENT: Hon. Frantom, member of Augusta Richmond County Commission. Mr. Mayor: All right, good moming, everybody. We are here to do the business of the people. We're here for the purpose of our special called meeting. Madam Clerk, as I understand it there has been a request for an addition to the agenda and again everyone should have received that by way of email. Madam Clerk, if you'll read that into the record and then we'll get input about adding that to the agenda. The Clerk: Okay. Our addition to today's special called meeting is a motion to approve an official letter of support from the City of Augusta, Georgia Augusta Commission which is time sensitive and is a required component in obtaining federal funding for the construction of the new James Brown arena. @equested by Commissioner Ben Hasan) Mr. Mayor: Is there any objection to adding this to the agenda? A1l right, without objection. All right, before we go into closed session let's go ahead and address this matter. Commissioner from the 6ft, you want to speak to this? Mr. Hasan: What you just read into the minutes? No, sir, Mr. Mayor. I mean it's plain just what it said and said it's a time sensitive matter and that they needed it to try to pursue federal funds so we just make a motion for, well, you've already got it added to consent and I'd like to see us take a vote on it. Mr. Mayor: move forward with The Clerk: Again, without objection. Madam Clerk, voting to support that and then we'll voting. We need a motion, sir. Mr. Sias: So move. Ms. McKnight: Second. Mr. Mayor: Voting. The Clerk: From the 6ft and from the, Commissioner Sias I believe was it. Motion carries 9-0. Mr. Mayor: Fantastic. A11right, the Chair recognizes Attomey Brown. 1. LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and potential litigation B. Real estate C. Personnel Mr. Brown: Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners. We request a motion to go into executive session for the discussion of litigation, personnel and real estate. Mr. Hasan: So move. Mr. D. Williams: Second. Ms. McKnight: Second. The Clerk: Are we voting, sir? Mr. Mayor: Voting. Motion carries 9-0. Mr. Mayor: All right, Madam Clerk. We're going to transition now to closed session and we'll reconvene in just a moment. IEXECUTTVE SESSTONI Mr. Mayor: All right, the Chair recognizes Attorney Brown. 2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Mr. Brown: We would request a motion, Mr. Mayor, to execute the closed meeting affidavit. Mr. Hasan: So move. Mr. Sias: Second. Mr. Mayor: Voting. Mr. Sias out. Motion carries 8-0. Mr. Mayor: Okay, Madam Clerk. The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown for the reading of a motion. Mr. Brown: I would request a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the seffIement of all claims by Anjoli Baker-Langford in the aggregate amount of $221000 payable to Miss Baker-Langford and Calvin A. Rouse as her afforney and to authorize the Administrator to disburse the $221000 waving Augusta, Georgia Code of Ordinances in conflict for this instance only and for other purposes and those funds are to come from Risk Management Sherif?s Department funds. Mr. Hasan: So move. Mr. D. Williams: Second. Mr. Mayor: A motion and a second. Commissioner from the 6ft and the commissioner from the 2nd. Voting. Motion carries 9-0. Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown for the reading of a motion. Mr. Brown: Yes, sir. Our second and final motion would be a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the settlement of all claims by Keaton Daniel in the aggregate amountof $441000 payable to Keaton Daniel and Durham Bray law firm as his attorney and authorizing the Administrator to disburse said $441000 waiving Augusta, Georgia Code of Ordinances in this instance only and those funds are to come from Risk Management Environmental Service funds. Mr. D. Williams: So move. Mr. Scott: Second. The Clerk: That was Mr. Dennis Williams - Mr. Mayor: And Ms. Francine Scott, yes. The Clerk: Okay. Mr. Mayor: Voting. Motion carries 9-0. Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk, Attorney Brown. I believe that's all the business that's before us at this time. Mr. Brown: That is correct, sir. Mr. Mayor: Okay, commission special called meeting is adjourned and we will stand at ease until 1:00. IMEETING ADJOURNED] Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission CERTIFICATION: I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Called Meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission held on May 11,202r. Clerk of Commission Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Minutes Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Commission held on May 4, 2021 and Special Called Meetings held on May 10 and 11, 2021. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM GMA Election of Officers Department: Department: Caption:Consideration for the election of Georgia Municipal Association's District 7 Officers for the 2021-2022 year. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Commission, Authorities, & Boards Talent Bank Application Title First Name * Middle Name * Last Name * Suffix Date Of Birth* Address* Home Phone* Work Phone Registered Voter* Marital Status * Education* Race * Gender * Occupation* Interests Commissions, Authorities, & Boards Mr. Kenneth Lee Johnson Jr. 2/8/1983 City Augusta State / Province / Region GA Postal / Zip Code 30909 Country United States Street Address 5110 Devon Lane Address Line 2 7068331052 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 None Married Masters Black Male Educator Reading, outdoor activities, family time, and live music Volunteer For*Augusta Richmond County Library Board Click add below to apply for more than one board. * * Email I currently have relatives working for the City of Augusta Yes No I currently server on an Augusta Board, Commission, or Authority Yes No I would like to receive an email confirmation of my submission. Yes No ugakennethj@gmail.com Clerk of Commission Commission, Authorities, & Boards Talent Bank Application Title First Name * Middle Name * Last Name * Suffix Date Of Birth* Address* Home Phone* Work Phone Registered Voter* Marital Status * Education* Race * Gender * Occupation* Interests Commissions, Authorities, & Boards Mr. Michael Amos Meyers 8/13/1980 City Augusta State / Province / Region GA Postal / Zip Code 30906 Country Usa Street Address 3026 Sprucewood Dr Address Line 2 7062514755 7069930114 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 None Married Some College Black Male Director of Business Development Volunteer For*Housing and Community Development Citizens Advisory Board Click add below to apply for more than one board. * * Email I currently have relatives working for the City of Augusta Yes No I currently server on an Augusta Board, Commission, or Authority Yes No I would like to receive an email confirmation of my submission. Yes No ideasmeyers@gmail.com Clerk of Commission Commission, Authorities, & Boards Talent Bank Application Title First Name * Middle Name * Last Name * Suffix Date Of Birth* Address* Home Phone* Work Phone Registered Voter* Marital Status * Education* Race * Gender * Occupation* Interests Commissions, Authorities, & Boards Mr. Sean Michael Mooney 10/20/1986 City Augusta State / Province / Region GA Postal / Zip Code 30909 Country United States Street Address 3307 Andover Lane Address Line 2 7062679735 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 None Married Associates White Male Partner | Director of Merchandise Volunteer For*Augusta Aviation Commission - Bush Field Click add below to apply for more than one board. * * Email Volunteer For*Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority Click add below to apply for more than one board. Volunteer For*Augusta Richmond County Planning Commission Click add below to apply for more than one board. Volunteer For*Board of Zoning Appeals Click add below to apply for more than one board. Volunteer For*Augusta, Georgia Land Bank Authority Click add below to apply for more than one board. I currently have relatives working for the City of Augusta Yes No I currently server on an Augusta Board, Commission, or Authority Yes No I would like to receive an email confirmation of my submission. Yes No sean@showpony.co Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM District 10 Appts. Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve the appointment of Messrs. Ken Johnson to the Augusta Library Board of Trustees; Michael Meyers to the Housing & Community Development Citizens Advisory Board and Sean Mooney to the Board of Zoning Appeals reprinting District 10. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: TALENT BANK INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE COMPLETED BY PERSONS DESIRING TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES ON THE RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF HEATH AUTHORITY, BOARD OR COMMISSION FOR AUGUSTA, GEORGIA NOTE: ANY INFORMATION ENTERED ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE WOULD BECOME PUBLIC INFORMATION UPON YOUR SUBMISSION/APPOINTMENT. ************************************************************************************************************ EMAIL ADDRESS: plynchhayes@gmail.com DATE: April 28, 2017 1. NAME: Patricia Lynch-Hayes HOME PHONE: 706-733-8303 BUS. PHONE: N/A -------------------- 2. HOME ADDRESS: 2532 Commons Ttrace Richmond GA 30909 STREET COUNTY STATE ZIP 3. DATE OF BIRTH: 12/23/44 SEX: MALE FEMALE X 4. REGISTERED VOTER: YES X NO 5. VOTING DISTRICT 7 6. MARITAL STATUS: SINGLE MARRIED SEPARATED ENGAGED DIVORCED WIDOWED X 7. EDUCATION: HIGH SCHOOL Roanoke Catholic High, Roanoke, VA COLLEGE Spalding University, Louisville, KY; Augusta University, Augusta, GA 8. RELATIVES WORKING FOR THE COUNTY: No 9. OCCUPATION: Nurse Practitioner (retired) 10. RACE: WHITE X__ AFRICAN-AMERICAN ASIAN AMERICAN SPANISH SURNAMED AMERICAN INDIAN OTHER (specify) 11. LIST BOARDS YOU PRESENTLY SERVE ON: 1. None currently. Previously on Catholic Social Services, 2. Coordinated Health Services, 3. Unitarian Universalist Church. 12. LIST ANY AREA IN WHICH YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR INTEREST OR EXPERTISE. Health care for the uninsured or underinsured. Rev. 6-2016 Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Bd. of Health Appts. Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve the recommendation from the Stoney Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical the reappointment of Merian Robinson and Georgia Nurses Association's reappointment of Pat Hayes. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: 5/5/2021 Odie Donald Administrator Augusta, GA Dear Mr. Donald: We are pleased to notify you that your comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 qualifies for GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. When a Certificate of Achievement is awarded to a government, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement (AFRA) is also presented to the individual(s) or department designated by the government as primarily responsible for its having earned the Certificate. This award has been sent to the submitter as designated on the application. We hope that you will arrange for a formal presentation of the Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement, and give appropriate publicity to this notable achievement. A sample news release is included to assist with this effort. We hope that your example will encourage other government officials in their efforts to achieve and maintain an appropriate standard of excellence in financial reporting. Sincerely, Michele Mark Levine Director, Technical Services Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Certificate of Excellence Finance Dept. Department:Administration Department:Administration Caption:Acknowledgement from the Administrator regarding the City of Augusta receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: 1 NOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS A WORKING DRAFT THAT HAS NEITHER BEEN PRESENTED, RECOMMENDED, OR APPROVED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION AND IS NOT FINAL, IN ANY MANNER AN ORDINANCE OF THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION TO AMEND THAT PORTION OF THE TITLE 7, ARTICLE 8 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT TO ADD THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BLIGHTED PROPERTY PROGRAM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES. Purpose: To amend the Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County Code of Ordinances and add The Redevelopment Area Blighted Property Program based on the existence of real properties maintained in a blighted conditions in the area, the need to clarify and enhance remediation requirements, and provide procedures for both prosecution as well as reduction of taxes for remediated properties. WHEREAS, the Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County Commission has a strong interest in growth management and the promotion of the health, safety, aesthetics and general welfare of the Augusta-Richmond County community; and WHEREAS, the existence of real property which is maintained in a blighted condition increases the burden of the state and local government by increasing the need for government services, including but not limited to social services, public safety services, and code enforcement services; and WHEREAS, rehabilitation of blighted property decreases this need for such government services; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of its objective to eradicate conditions of slum and blight within the City, the Mayor and Commissioners, in exercise of the powers granted to municipal corporations at O.C.G.A. title 36, ch. 61, Urban Redevelopment, has designated those areas of the city where conditions of slum and blight are found or are likely to spread WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for enhanced governmental services and in order to encourage private property owners to maintain their real property and the buildings, structures and improvement thereon in good condition and repair, and as an incentive to encourage community redevelopment, a community redevelopment tax incentive program is hereby established as authorized by Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII (d) of the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia. 2 WHEREAS, a copy of the affected Code sections is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, with markup to indicate the changes being made thereto; and WHEREAS, making these improvements would promote and protect the safety, health, peace, security, and general welfare of Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County and its inhabitants; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County Commission and it is hereby so ordained by the authority of the same that: Section 1. Title 7 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ARTICLE 8 – RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ABATEMENT OF UNSAFE OR UNHEALTHFUL PREMISES Sec. 7-3-74 – Short title This Article shall be known as the “Redevelopment Area Blighted Property Program.” Sec. 7-3-75 – Purpose (a) The existence of real property which is maintained in a blighted condition increases the burden of the state and local government by increasing the need for government services, including but not limited to social services, public safety services, and code enforcement services. Rehabilitation of blighted property decreases this need for such government services. (b) In furtherance of its objective to eradicate conditions of slum and blight within the City, the Mayor and Commissioners, in exercise of the powers granted to municipal corporations at O.C.G.A. title 36, ch. 61, Urban Redevelopment, has designated those areas of the city where conditions of slum and blight are found or are likely to spread. (c) In recognition of the need for enhanced governmental services and in order to encourage private property owners to maintain their real property and the buildings, structures and improvement thereon in good condition and repair, and as an incentive to encourage community redevelopment, a community redevelopment tax incentive program is hereby established as authorized by 3 Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VII (d) of the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia. Sec. 7-3-75 – Definitions 1. Blighted property, blighted, or blight means any urbanized or developed property which: A. Presents two or more of the following conditions: i. Uninhabitable, unsafe, or abandoned structure; ii. Inadequate provisions for rain, ventilation, light, air, or sanitation; iii. An imminent harm to life or other property caused by fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, storm, or other natural catastrophe respecting which the governor has declared a state of emergency under the state law or has certified the need for disaster assistance under federal law; provided, however, this article shall not apply to property unless the relevant public agency has given notice in writing to the property owner regarding specific harm caused by the property and the owner has failed to take reasonable measures to remedy the harm; iv. A site identified by the federal Environmental Protection Agency as a superfund site pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq., or having environmental contamination to an extent that requires remedial investigation or a feasibility study; v. Repeated illegal activity on the individual property of which the property owner knew or should have known; or vi. The maintenance of the property is below state, county, or municipal codes for at least sixty (60) days after written notice of the code violation to its owner; and is conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, or crime in the immediate proximity of the property. vii. Vacant premises or vacant land maintained in an unclean, unsafe, unsecure and unsanitary condition as provided herein thereby causing a blighted problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. viii. Property shall not be deemed blighted solely because of esthetic conditions. (B) Redevelopment Area and Blight Designations – (1) “Redevelopment area” means an urbanized area as determined by current data from the United States Bureau of the Census or an area presently 4 served by sewer that qualifies as a “blighted or distressed area,” a “deteriorating area,” or an “area with inadequate infrastructure,” as follows: (C) A “blighted or distressed area” is an area that is experiencing one or more conditions of blight as evidenced by: (i) The presence of structures, buildings, or improvements that by reason of dilapidation; deterioration; age; obsolescence; inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open space; overcrowding; conditions which endanger life or property by fire or other causes; or any combination of such factors, are conducive to ill health, transmission of disease, infant mortality, high unemployment, juvenile delinquency, or crime and are detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare; (ii) The presence of a predominant number of substandard, vacant, deteriorated, or deteriorating structures; the predominance of a defective or inadequate street layout or transportation facilities; or faulty lot layout in relation to size, accessibility, or usefulness; (iii) Evidence of pervasive poverty, defined as being greater than 10 percent of the population in the area as determined by current data from the United States Bureau of the Census, and an unemployment rate that is 10 percent higher than the state average; (iv) Adverse effects of airport or transportation related noise or environmental contamination or degradation or other adverse environmental factors that the political subdivision has determined to be impairing the redevelopment of the area; or (v) The existence of conditions through any combination of the foregoing that substantially impair the sound growth of the community and retard the provision of housing accommodations or employment opportunities; (D) A “deteriorating area” is an area that is experiencing physical or economic decline or stagnation as evidenced by two or more of the following: (i) The presence of a substantial number of structures or buildings that are 40 years old or older and have no historic significance; (ii) High commercial or residential vacancies compared to the political subdivision as a whole; 5 (iii) The predominance of structures or buildings of relatively low value compared to the value of structures or buildings in the surrounding vicinity or significantly slower growth in the property tax digest than is occurring in the political subdivision as a whole; (iv) Declining or stagnant rents or sales prices compared to the political subdivision as a whole; (v) In areas where housing exists at present or is determined by the political subdivision to be appropriate after redevelopment, there exists a shortage of safe, decent housing that is not substandard and that is affordable for persons of low and moderate income; or (vi) Deteriorating or inadequate utility, transportation, or transit infrastructure; and (E) An “area with inadequate infrastructure” means an area characterized by: (i) Deteriorating or inadequate parking, roadways, bridges, pedestrian access, or public transportation or transit facilities incapable of handling the volume of traffic into or through the area, either at present or following redevelopment; or ii) Deteriorating or inadequate utility infrastructure either at present or following redevelopment. 2. Code Enforcement Officer means a certified inspector possessing the requisite qualifications to determine minimal code compliance. 3. Code Official means the Director of Planning & Development or such Code Enforcement Manager or Officer responsible for administering or enforcing the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as designated by the City Administrator to perform the duties and responsibilities hereafter set forth in this article. 4. Governing authority means the Mayor and Commissioners of Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County. 5. Millage or millage rate means the levy, in mills, which is established by the governing authority for purposes of financing, in whole or part, the levying jurisdiction's general fund expenses for the fiscal year. 6. Owner of Record refers to person(s) shown on the most recent tax digest of Augusta, Georgia as responsible for payment of ad valorem taxes assessed. 6 7. Person means such individual(s), partnership, corporations, business entities and associations which return real property for ad valorem taxation or who are chargeable by law for the taxes on the property. Sec. 7-3-76. Ad valorem tax increase on blighted real property (a) There is hereby levied on all real property within the city which has been officially identified as maintained in a blighted condition an increased ad valorem tax by adding a factor of seven (7.0) to the millage rate applied to the property, so that such property shall be taxed at a higher millage rate generally applied in the municipality, or otherwise provided by general law. However, real property on which there is situated a dwelling house which is being occupied as the primary residence of one or more persons shall not be subject to official identification as maintained in a blighted condition and shall not be subject to increase taxation. (b) The increased ad valorem tax shall be applied and reflected in the first tax bill rendered following official designation of a real property as blighted. (c) Revenues arising from the increased rate of ad valorem taxation shall, upon receipt, be used to address blighted conditions, as identified by the Planning & Development Department, including defraying the cost of the City's program to close, repair, clean up, or demolish unfit buildings and structures. Sec. 7-3-77 – Official identification of property maintained in blighted condition (a) In order for a parcel of real property to be officially designated as maintained in a blighted condition and subject to increased taxation, the following steps must be completed: (1) An inspection must be performed on the parcel of property. In order for an inspection to be performed: a. A request is made by a code official, member of the public, or an elected or appointed official, for inspection of a parcel of property. The inspection is to be conducted by a Code Enforcement Officer based on the criteria as delineated in the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) or criteria set forth in this ordinance; (2) A written inspection report of the findings for any parcel of property inspected pursuant to subsection (1) above shall be prepared and shall identify the basis for the inspection. Where feasible, photographs of the 7 conditions found to exist on the property on the date of inspection shall be made and supplement the inspection report. (3) Following the completion of the inspection report of said property, the Code Enforcement Officer shall submit their findings to the Code Official who will make a determination in writing, based on the findings in the inspection report, that a property is maintained in a blighted condition, as defined by this Article, and is subject to increased taxation. (4) The Code Official shall cause a written notice of their determination that the real property is being maintained in a blighted condition to be served upon the person(s) shown on the most recent tax digest of Augusta- Richmond County as responsible for payment of ad valorem taxes assessed thereon; provided however, where through the existences of reasonable diligence it becomes known to the Code Enforcement Officer that the real property has been sold or conveyed since publication of the most recent tax digest, written notice shall be given to the person(s) known or reasonable believed to then own the property or be chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes thereon, at the best address available. Service shall be in the manner set forth at O.C.G.A. § 41-2-12, shall constitute sufficient notice to the property’s owner or person chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes for purpose of this section. (5) The written notice given to the person(s) chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes shall notify such person(s) of the Code Official’s determination that the real property is being maintained in a blighted condition and shall advise such person that they have thirty (30) days to remediate the property. (6) The receipt of proof of service via the dated signature card, that the property owner has thirty (30) days to comply will constitute the running of the time. (7) In the event the certified mail is returned as undeliverable or the person responsible is unidentifiable, the property shall have written notification posted conspicuously on the property and/or structure as provided under O.C.G.A.§ 41-2-12. The property owner shall have thirty (30) days after the posting of such on the property to bring the property into compliance. 8 (8) If the property is not remediated within the thirty (30) days, the written determination and complaint will be filed with the Magistrate Court of Augusta-Richmond County. a. Upon receipt of the complaint, the clerk of the Magistrate Court shall set a date, time and location for the hearing. b. Notice of scheduled hearings shall be published as a legal advertisement in the Augusta Chronicle, or other designated legal organ in Richmond County, at least five days prior to the hearing. c. At the hearing, the Code Enforcement Officer shall have the burden of demonstrating by a preponderance of the evidence that the subject property is maintained in a blighted condition, as defined by this Article. d. The magistrate judge shall cause a record of the evidence submitted at the hearing to be maintained. e. Upon hearing from the Code Enforcement officer and/or witnesses and the property owner and/or their witnesses, the judge of the magistrate court shall make a determination either affirming or reversing the determination of the Code Official. The determination shall be in writing and copies thereof shall be served on the parties by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. The determination by the court shall be deemed final. f. A copy of such determination shall also be served upon the Tax Commissioner of Richmond County, who shall include the increased ad valorem tax on the next regular tax bill rendered on behalf of Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County. g. Hearings may be continued by the magistrate's court judge upon request of any party, for good cause. h. Persons aggrieved by the determination of the court affirming the determination of the code official may petition the Superior Court of Richmond County for a writ of certiorari within 30 days of issuance of the court's written determination. Sec. 7-3-78. - Remediation or redevelopment to remove designation of blighted condition. (a) A property owner or person(s) who is chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes on real property (which has been officially designated pursuant to this article as property maintained in a blighted condition) may petition the code official to lift the designation, upon proof of compliance with the following: (1) Completion of permitted work required under a plan of remedial action or redevelopment approved by the City's Planning & Development Director or appointed staff which addresses the conditions of blight found to exist on or 9 within the property, including compliance with all applicable minimum codes; or (2) Completion of permitted work required under a court order entered in a proceeding brought pursuant to this code, shall receive a certificate of completion. (b) Before action on a petition to lift the designation, the code official shall cause the property to be thoroughly inspected by a building inspector who, by written inspection report, shall certify that all requisite work has been performed to applicable code in a workmanlike manner, in accordance with the specifications of the plan of remedial action or redevelopment, or applicable court order. Upon finding required work to be satisfactorily performed, the code official shall issue a written determination that the real property is no longer maintained in a blighted condition. Copies of this determination shall be served upon the person(s) chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes, and upon the Tax Commissioner of Augusta, Georgia, Richmond County. (c) All plans for remedial action or redevelopment shall be in writing, signed by the person(s) chargeable with the payment of ad valorem taxes on the real property and the City's Planning & Development department director, and contains the following: 1. The plan shall be consistent with the city's laws and ordinances governing the subject property; 2. The plan shall set forth in reasonable detail the requirements for repair, closure, demolition, or restoration of existing structures, in accordance with minimal statewide codes; where structures are demolished, the plan shall include provisions for debris removal, stabilization, and landscaping of the property; 3. On parcels of five acres or greater, the plan shall address the relationship to local objectives respecting land uses, improved traffic, public transportation, public utilities, recreational and community facilities, and other public improvements. 4. The plan shall contain verifiable funding sources which will be used to complete its requirements and show the feasibility thereof; 5. The plan shall contain a timetable for completion of required work; and 6. Any outstanding ad valorem taxes (state, school, county and city, including the increased tax pursuant to this article) and governmental liens due and payable on the property must be satisfied in full. 10 Sec. 7-3-79 - Decreased rate of taxation to be applied after successful remedial action or redevelopment of blighted property. (a). Real property which has had its designation as maintained in a blighted condition removed by the code official, as provided in section 7-3-78 of this article, shall be eligible for a decrease in the rate of city ad valorem taxation by applying a factor of 0.5 to the city millage rate applied to the property, so that such property shall be taxed at a lower millage rate than the millage rate generally applied in the municipality or otherwise provided by general law; such decreased rate of taxation shall be applied beginning with the next tax bill rendered following removal of official designation of a real property as blighted. The decreased rate of taxation may be given in successive years, depending on the amount of cost expended by the person(s) chargeable with payment of ad valorem taxes on the property to satisfy its remediation or redevelopment, with every $25,000.00 or portion thereof equaling one year of tax reduction; provided, however, that no property shall be entitled to reduction in city ad valorem taxes for more than four successive years. (b). In order to claim entitlement for a decreased rate of taxation, the person(s) chargeable with payment of ad valorem taxes on the property shall submit a notarized affidavit to the building official, supported by receipts or other evidence of payment, of the amount expended. Sec. 7-3-80. - Duty of code official to provide notice to Augusta – Richmond County Tax Assessor and Commissioner. It shall be the duty of the Code Official to notify the Augusta – Richmond County Tax Assessor and Commissioner in writing as to designation or removal of designation of a specific property as maintained in a blighted condition. Such notice shall identify the specific property by street address and tax map, block and parcel number, as assigned by the Augusta-Richmond County Tax Assessor's Office. The code official shall cooperate with the tax commissioner to assure accurate tax billing of those properties subject to increased ad valorem taxation under this article. Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Blight Ordinance Department: Department: Caption:Update from the Administrator regarding Blight Ordinance. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: NLCffiH CENTER FOR CITY SOLUTIONS NLC City lnnovation Ecosystems 2020-2021 Request for lnformation Grant Description For Commitment Making Cities who are actively engaged in our program (see below),the National League of Cities has limited imptementation funding arrilable to help support your program implementation with catalytic funding to help support you in achieving your selected commitment. lf you are receiving this RFl, you qualify as actively engaged. The National League of Cities and the Ewinq Marion Kauffman Foundation are askingcity leaders to commit to creating the right policies, pro$ams, and practices to ensureequitable and inclusive economic growth. We help you achieve your goats byproviding free technical assistance through one of our nationally recognized piogram expert (PE) partners by connecting you to a peer network of cityleadeis workinginsimilar initiatives, and creating opportunities for you to apply for catalyticimplementation funding. To be successful in your funding request, we will be prioritizing cities that incorporate the following components: o cities with identified partners to share in the work toward successo Cities using a racial equity lens in looking at a resilient recovery, and are utilizing anti-racist practices, policies, and programs that aim to increase business and employment - particularly for Black, lndigenous, and People of Color (BlpOC), and minority and women led businesses.o Cities that are harnessing the power of their local entrepreneurship ecosystem and community creativity, and ' Cities with a clear plan for how catalytic implementation grants will help move your program fonrvard. NLC Citv lnnovation Ecosvstem current commitment making cities are invited to applyfor implementation funding to support the following objectives: - CATALYTIC FUNDING, STAFF & RESOURCES: Provide catalytic funding to help support commitment mid-year output & outcome completion - EQUITABLE & RESILIENT RECOVERY: Build & support equitable entrepreneurial ecosYstems- ECOSYSTEM LEADERSHIP & CREATIVITY: Catalyze, support, & reward city leadership around committing to entrepreneurial-led economic development lmplementation Fundinq: The Request for lnformation will open to select cities Gcember Tthm *ith a*ards being announced on a rolling basis starting early to mid-January 202L lmplementation funding will support work through July 31, 2021,with a final report due August 31,2021. - The implementation funding grant performance period will run through 713112020 Who is Eliqible to APPIv: . We are only opening this grant opportunity to hiohlv enqaqed commitment- making cities of the City lnnovation Ecosystems 2020'2021 Program, and . lf applicable, Program ExPerts CIE 2020-2021 Grant Performance Period & Output/Outcome Expected Dates of Completion I m*motiEr&dErE ' ! nolkw Or*rrv llwh coad.*i Prc-Award Phasc Grant Pcrformancc Pcriod (6'5 months) Timeline '€rd* IItrtritr#HffitrM L-----rJ CrC6tdcmlffiO[ffiC&eLtlott:lp.d.d Ml&Yx co.ttlilHfi O(Dst €dtlPldlon ,7 $ bt M @r tetu (re) h g&*' d d tun b,.ld.a A bF Ftt b tu sd Flow d e . Request for lnformation (RFl) Opens - December 7th . RFI Closes - February 151h,2021 . Award decisions made on rolling basis - Early-mid January 2021 . Awards announced - Early-mid January 2021 Q3 survey due - March 2021 Q4 survey due - May 2021 lnterim progress Report via submittable due - April2021 Final Grant Report due - August 2021 Grant performance period & programmatic year ends - July 2021 lmplementation Grants can only be awarded to a city, a program Expert (if applicable), or 501(c)3 organization in good standing with the IRS All cities and program experts (if applicable) will need to submit an application (guidance and template provided by NLC crE staff in the award emall) Application requirements (see below)o Request for lnformation (RFl)o Project Budget.o Letter of support (Los) from government entity partner, if grantee is a 501(c)3 organization Able to articulate commitment to sustained program work throughout the remainder of the CIE servicing year (613112021), with aim at commitment outcome completion by the end of the grant performance period (713112021), as measured by NLC follow-up with mayors, economic development staff, progress reports, NPS surveys, staff calls, and most importanfly, selected Program Expert timeline and signed-off approval, gr city has accomplished all of the above, and has demonstrated progress towards commitment implementation and outcome completion on their own (i.e. utilizing/leveraging city internal resources efforts). Potential implementation funding cannot be used to support lobbying or in- direct costs lf potential implementation funding is awarded to the Program Expert on behalf of cities, a letter of support (LoS) is required from every city in their cohort Guidelines to be followed: . PE and City has been hiqhlv enqaoed throughout the CIE 2020-2021 servicing year in programming (i.e. attended one of the three commitment kickoffs - the July 1st kickoff, the August kickoff, or the Kauffman Mayor's Conference on Entrepreneurship in September) live or recorded, Mayor has made a public commitment, participated actively on group calls, webinars, one-on-one calls, completed initiating activity, completed quarterly surveys around commitment progress, and is on its way towards completion of mid-year output and outcome completion, as measured by NLC follow-up with mayors, economic development staff, quarterly surveys/progress reports, staff calls, and a a a o a most importantly, selected Program Expert timeline and signed-off approval; . or City has accomplished all of the above and has demonstrated progress towards commitment implementation and outcome completion on their own (i.e. utilizing/leveraging city internal resources and efforts). To successfully achieve this metric, each city must meet a// of the above components to be considered "highly engaged'" . PE and City are able to demonstrate commitment to driving, supporting, and growing equitable entrepreneurship ecosvstem practices in their communities o Team, plan, and upheld or created partnerships that demonstrated ability to adapt in context of coronavirus (i.e. how is the city partnering with other ecosystem organizations in the city to achieve commitment outcome) . Potential implementation funding cannot be used to support lobbying, political activities, or in-direct cost Deliverables & Reportinq Requirements (if apolicable): . Grantee, in partnership with assigned program expert and key ecosystem partners, will implement selected commitment from the policy, practice, or program menu, and achieve commitment outcome by the end of the grant performance period, or implement your own proposed policy, practice, or program that looks to support your city's entrepreneurial ecosystem . Grantee must fill and complete two quarterly surveys to NLCI throughout the grant performance period . Grantee must fill one interim progress report and self-report on budget allocation status to NLCI throughout the grant performance period (i.e. to be filled out on quarterly surveys) . Keep NLC staff apprised of implementation progress, including setbacks or unexpected challenges, or staffing changes throughout the grant performance period . Respond to final grant report after conclusion of the grant performance period to NLCI, including a "Lessons Learned" assessment of your yearlong commitment work . lf necessary, be available to conduct a formal post-grant interview o Ensure that the programmatic lead for the city or at least one staff person from the city attends every CIE webinar (Monthly) through the CIE servicing year, and quarterly group conference calls per commitment cohort spend all funds or return to NLCI any remaining unused funds by the end of the grant performance period Should funds remain at such time, Grantee will contact NLCI staff to discussoptions including extending the grant term through a no cost extension (NCE), returning grant funds, and/or other options Grant Performance Period o Mid-January through 719112020 (6.5 months). No Cost Extensions (NCE) must be requested 60 days prior to the grant performance end date. (1 NCE available) Awards and Decisions Notifications o Award amounts of $15,000 per city. lf Grant is awarded to Program Expert on behalf of cohort commitment work, final award amount will depend on participant city engagement criteria, as defined belowo Award Decisions made on a rolling basis early mid-J anuary 2O21. Must be able to rapidly absorb and deploy funding to action selected commitment by end of grant performance period (Fiscal Sponsors are allowed) Eliqibilitv . lmplementation funding will only be available open to highly engaged cities and/or non-profits on behalf of cities, as defined above, and program experts, if applicable we are excited to be working with you as you implement your commitment to entrepreneur-centric econom ic development. lf you have any questions about this grant opportunity or would like more information, please contact Alejandro Manzanares, Program Manager, Operations & Grants, at manzanares@nlc.orq. lD: 1 DA91 27'l -9029-4379-4BgE-C40E761 1 EADD Memorandum of Understanding: (National League of Cities !nstitute, City lnnovation Ecosystems Program) This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into between Kauffman FastTrac and the National League of Cities tnstitute (NLCt) on this July 3t, ZO2O. This Memorandum of Understanding identifies the commitment of Kauffman FastTrac --tocollaborate with the National League of Cities lnstitute (NLCI) -a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the nation's cities and their leaders. Kauffman FastTrac agrees to collaborate with the National League of Cities lnstitute (NLCI) as part of its City lnnovation Ecosystems (ClE) Program: a program that asks city leaders to commit to creating the right policies, programs, and practices to ensure their communities can thrive in the global, innovation-driven economy. Kauffman FastTrac agrees to participate in the following activities: o Actively work to retain at least 3 actively engaged cities by September 18th;o Participate in a half-day launch event on July 1't, 2020, including leading a 75- minute breakout session with cohort cities;o ParticiPate in the all-virtual Mayor's Conference on Entrepreneurship on September 17th and L8th,2O2O, and provide 1-3 hours of live technical assistance and support to cohort mayors during that period (agenda TBD);o Provide technical assistance to cohort cities in quarterly 1-hour one-on-one calls, quarterly conference calls and/or quarterly video conference with participant cities; o Keep NLC staff apprised of implementation progress and any challenges;o Work directly with cohort cities to ensure that commitment initiating activity, ongoing engagement, and output is achieved according to the project timeline; and/or support cities that are demonstrating commitment implementation on their own (i.e. utilizing/leveraging city internal resources and/or internalefforts)o Work with the City lnnovation Ecosystems (ClE) Program staff to assure success of the Project; ando Provide feedback to NLC staff for program or process improvements. National League of Cities lnstitute (NLCI) agrees to perform the following functions: a a a Support recruitment of cohort cities prior to program launch in July 2020; Host and organize a quarterly one-on-one call with participant cities to monitor commitment implementation progress; Host and organize a quarterly group conference callwith each commitment cohort; Promote the program experts via the Kauffman Foundation and NLC websites; conduct a quarterly engagement survey with cities and share any feedback or results with program experts; 20!r oFFtcERs President Karen Fr*man-Wilson Mayor Gary, lndiana First Vice PresidentJe Bu$aino Courcilmember Los Angelos, Callfsnia Secord Vice President Kathy Maness Councilrember Lexington, South Csrolina lmmediate Past Preside.t M.rk Stodola Mayd Little Rock. Arkans Chief Executive Officer/ Ex6utive Director Clar€me E. Anthony Deputy Ex<utiye Director ADtoinette A. Samuel a a NLC.org 650 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 45O Washington, DC 2OOOI ph: (2O2) 826-3000 lD: 1 DA91271-9029.4379-489E-C40E761 1 EADD 2010 0FFrcERs Pr€sident Karen Fr*ron-Wllson Haytr Gary, lndiana First Vice President Jo€ Busaino Councilrember Los Angeles, Calitonia Second Vice President Kathy Man6s Note: Potential implementation funding may be available midway throughout the servicing Ye?r fdFuncrtm1liln o,o,,- cities that have demonstrated active engagement as described below in their selected commitment. ff approved, the RFP granting process willopen late in the Fall, with awards being announced early Sffi@,'"te'"'ia"nt Each commitment will have a separate CIE Proposal Review Committee comprised of 1-2 memb€r{flflno"r.a,1un* your organization, and 1-2 members from NLC CIE and NLC team(s)' ::g,:,XT;ll::SI*, Requirements for potential imptementation grant award process (if applicable): cra'€nc€ E Anthonv o potential tmplementation Grants can only be awarded from NLC to the city ?:l$,:i:::g:3J'*"' o All municipal grantees will need to submit an application (guidance and template provided by NLC CIE staff in the award email) . Application requirements; (i.e. RFl, Project Budget, etc.) o Potential implementation funding cannot be used to support lobbying or in-direct costs Guidelines to be followed in the proposal review (if applicable): r PE and City has been active throughout the CIE servicing year in programming (i.e. attended the July kickoff live or recorded, participated actively on group calls, webinars, one-on-one calls, etc.) PE and City has attended the July kickoff live or recorded, has made a public commitment, completed initiating activity, and is on its way towards completion of mid-year output, as measured by NLC follow-up with mayors, economic development staff, NPS Surveys, staff calls, and most importantly, selected Program Expert timeline and signed-off approval, or city has accomplished all of the above, and has demonstrated progress towards commitment implementation on their own (i.e. utilizing/leveraging city internal resources and/or internal efforts). To successfully achieve this metric, each city must meet oll of the above components to be considered "highly engaged." o Commitment: Establishing a local affiliate for entrepreneurship curriculum to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills they need. o lnitiating Activity: By August 2020, Mayor X will have an engagement conversation with a local entrepreneurship support organization (ESO) to become an affiliate of the Kauffman FastTrac national network' o Mid-year Output: By December 2020, Mayor X of City Y, in partnership with a program expert, will apply to the Kauffman FastTrac Affiliate program, as measured by the application. Team, plan, and upheld or created partnerships that demonstrated ability to adapt in context of coronavirus 66O North Capitol St. NW, Suite 45O Washington, DC 2OOOI , ph: (2O2) 626-3000 Monitor city commitment and, if applicable, financially support city initiative with implementation grant dollars; Manage all communication with and reporting to project funders and sponsors. NLC.org lD: 1 DA91271-9029-4379-ABgE-C40E761 1 EADD lf you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Alejandro Manzanares, Program Manager, Grants & operations, at manzanares@nlc.org. Sincerely, Jenn Steinfeld Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Director, City Solutions National League of Cities lnstitute 20t9 0FFtcEns President Mayd Gaty, lndiana First Vice PresidentJe Busaino Councilmember Los Angeles, Celifsnia " ce President tess Louncxrember Lexington, South Carolina lmmediate Past President Hark Stodola Mays Little Rock, Arkams :utive Ofttcea/ ExEutrye Direclor Clar€rce E. Anthony Deputy Exec!tive Director Antoinette A. Samu6l NLC,org 660 North Capitol St. NW, Suite 45O Washangton, DC 2OOOI ph: (2o2) 626-3000 Envelope lD: 1 DA9't271-9029-4379-ABgE-C40E761 1 EADD PROGRAM EXPERT 2OIE OFFICERS Pr€sident Karen F?*man-Wllson Mayd Gary. lndiana First Vice PresidentJeBu$aim Councilrnember Los Angelog, Ctlifornia Second Vice President Kathy Maness Councilmember Lexangton, South Carolina lmm€dlate Past President Hark Stodol. Mayd Littlo Rock, Arkans Chief Executive Officer/ Ex{utive Director Clar€rc€ E. Antho[y Deputy Ex4utive Directol Antoinette A. Samuol 9/LL/2020 Signature Date Kim McGrew Name - Authorized Signature Program Associate Title rwing t,tarion Kauffman Foundat'i on City NLCI Agreement [i"ffi*-y A^n,9/tL/2020 Signature Date Jenn Steinfeld Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Director, City Solutions National League of Cities lnstitute Please email this page to Alejandro Manzanares, Program Manager, Grants & Operations at manzanares@nlc.org GclY#,' NLC.orE 66O North Capitol St. NW, Suite 45O Washington, DC 2OOOl ph: (2O2) 626-3OOO Kauffman Foundation RFI grant questions Name of Primary Applicant Municiparity or Non-profit organization including department or program expert, if applicable. Hack Augusta, DBA theClubhou.se , program Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship why did you choose your commitment?*rimit: 100 words Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship is a new program launching from theClubhou.se in Augusta, Georgia, with four additional pilots across the state of Georgia in2021 supported by a grant through the Partnership for lnclusive lnnovation. Our experienceworking with startups over the last decade has shown technical training as one of, if not the single largest hurdle entrepreneurs encounter to launching a successful and sustainable new business. This grant will supplement the remaining funds needed to successfully launch this program and bridge the gap that has grown exponentially over the last year. Please describe your progress here towards your commitment,s mid-year output, and what actions are your currenily undertaking to achieve output completion, and outcome completion by the end of grant performance period (7 131 12021 )*rimit: 200 words The inaugural Make Startups Certificate of Entrepreneurship first cohort will begin in April, with application advertising beginning in February. The second cohorl will begin in e3, with advertising starting in Q2. How does your thinking about gender and racial equity inform how you will develop and implement your commitment?rimit: 100 words All of our programs are designed to reach community members who have historically been under or unreached, intentionally or unintentional, to provide services and training opportunities to individuals that mirror our area demographics. We purposefully advertise tofemale and minority applicants and as such have a higher than average participation rate in both female and racial averages. Describe any existing city, regional, or local partners you are working with on your commitment. Please consider any joint or collaborative fundraising efforts with other entrepreneurial ecosystem organizations in your city, and/or creative partnerships around the implementation of your commitment. Also, mention any future partners for your commitment *Limit: 2oo words Augusta Economic Development Authority, Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia Cyber Center, ATDC, Augusta Technical lnstitute, WorkSource East Central Georgia, Richmond County School System, CSRA Fort Gordon Alliance ls there anything else you want to share that we didn't ask about? timit: 85 words Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM NLC CIE Grant Department: Department: Caption:Motion to approve accepting the NLC CIE Grant on behalf of theClubhou.se in the amount of $15,000. Background:In accepting this grant on behalf of the Clubhou.se, Finance requests the legal department draw up an agreement prior to release of funds by Augusta. At minimum, the contract will require: * all up to date grant requirements - which should be forwarded to Augusta Finance Department * w4 for the organization * contact information of individual administering grant and filing reports * a schedule of all reporting requirements and due dates * copies of the reports which are filed * language allowing Augusta to pursue reimbursement of grant funds from sub recipient should expenditures be deemed non- compliant after reiview Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Letter of Support Department: Department: Caption:Motion to authorize Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. to execute a letter of support for potential federal projects. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: HOUSING & COMMT]NITY DEYELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Hawthorne E. Welcher, Jr. Director Shauntia Lewis Deputy Director MEMORANDUM TO: Odie Donald, II, Administrator FROM: Hawthome Welcher, Jr., HCD Director CC: Shauntia Lewis, HCD Deputy Director DATE: l4May 2021 RE: HCD _ Kendrick Place llousing Project Housing and Community Development (HCD) has completed its revieilvet of this project, and would like to proceed with a funding letter of commitment. Thus, for purpose of clarity and a better grasp of this potential Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project, please find below pertinent points that speak to diversified project angles and lifts. Proiect Overview Information a) render/bring on line an immediate and impactful volume of much needed affordable housing rental units to the Hanisburg Community, b) moves to eradicate blight against 3.5 acres via a corridor that holds significant developmental promise now and the coming years, and c) speaks tolbegins present multi-family revitalization of an Augusta, GA historic area. 30-vear amort,). Placed in Service Date. thus making it an affordable development, and a win for Augusta, GA as well as the Harrisburg community. Augusta Housing & Community Development Department 510 Fenwick Street - August4 Georgia 30901 (706) 821-1797 - Fax (706) 821-1784 -TDD (706) B2t-1783 www.augustaga.gov HOUSING & COMMI.]NITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Hawthorne E. Welcher, Jr. Director Shauntia Lewis Deputy Director HCD_ Kendrick Place Housing Project Attn: Odie Donald, II, Administrator Nlay 14,2021 Page2 Proiect Specific Information with 64 units for Family (general occupancy) in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia. Ohio, with its development office for the Southeast in Savannah, Georgia and Parallel Housing Inc., a non-profit sustainable affordable housing developer from Athens, Georgiq have successfully partnered together in several developments in Georgia. one-bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom units and 16 three-bedroom units; with a total of 64 units. & Sibley Mills complex, for which there are mixed-use redevelopment plans, including residential units. There will be I 16 offstreet parking spaces in total. facility. The leasing/management office will be prominently located at the main entrance of the building. The covered porch will be situated on the third floor with scenic views over the canal and the Savannah River. dishwasher, microwave oven, washer/dryer hookups, LVT flooring, window blinds, and ceiling fans. affordable housing in Augusta. The development is within the boundaries of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan (last updated lrr,2017). Furthermore, Kendrick Place is within the boundaries of the Harrisburg West Opportunity Zone / Enterprise Zone, and within the Hanisburg Medical Health Sciences District Plan. It is also within a QCT. mile away with restaurants, banks, churches, medical facilities, pharmacy and other retail stores. The property is conveniently located just a Vz mile away from the Augusta Transit-Transfer Facility and from the Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta. support such development of affordable housing. The development also has the full support from the Augusta Canal Authority. The site is adjacent to numerous walking trails along the canal. in Georgia have obtained LEED for Homes Gold or Platinum certifications or built to the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home standards. This development will comply with the LEED for Homes program. Augusta Housing & Community Development Departmenl 510 Fenwick Street - Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 821-1797 - Fax (706) 821-1784 - TDD (706) 821-1783 www.augustaga.gov HOUSING & COMMUMTY DEYELOPMENT DEPARTMET{T llawthorne E. Welcher, Jr. Director Shauntia Lewis Deputy Director HCD_ Kendrick Place Housing Project Attn: Odie Donald, II, Administrator May 14,2021 Page 3 Developer Information Woda Cooper Companies. Inc ftrochure attached): Parallel Housins. Inc. . Gregg Bayard, Executive Director Savannah) possibilities in South Carolina and Iowa Together Woda Cooper and Parallel Housing have developed the foltowing properties iD Georgia 2 other properties are currently under construction: Canaan Crossing in Madison (60 townhome units) and Stanton Park in Atlanta (56 Multifamily units) Augusta Housing & Community Development Department 510 Fenwick Street - August4 Georgia 30901 (706\ 821-1797 - Fax (706) 821-1784 -TDD (706) 821-1783 www.augustaga.gov Year Credits Awarded by DCA Development Name Location Construction TYPe Tenant Base Number of Units 2016 Ada r Court Atlanta New Constr.Senior 91 2015 Malla eu Pointe East Point New Constr.Multifamilv 67 2014 Silver Lakes Madison New Constr.Senior 44 2003 Stanton Oaks Atlanta Rehab Mult fam lv 43 2010 Harmony Greene Pooler New Constr.Multifam lv 50 2003 Montsomerv Landins Savannah New Constr.Mult fam lv 110 2007 Sustainable Fellwood I Savannah New Constr.Mult fam lv t40 2009 Sustainable Fellwood III Savannah New Constr.Senior 100 2009 Sustainable Fellwood II Savannah New Constr.Multifamilv ll0 HOUSING & COMMUMTY DEYELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Hawthorne E. Welcher, Jr. Director Shauntia Lewis Deputy Director HCD_ Kendrick Place Housing Project Attn: Odie Donald, II, Administrator May 14,2021 Page 4 HCDs (throush Administrator) Ask The tax credit application is due Friday, May 2l't @ l2Noon. Thus, in order to receive application points, said development team (Woda Cooper Development, Inc.) would need a letter of commitment from Augusta, GA/HCD, of which only leaves next week's Commission Meeting. Therefore, our ask speak to rwo (2) options... o Motion: Ask for a Request for approval to allow HCD to commit HOME Funds, in the amount of $640k (W specified terms) for construction of Kendrick Place in partnership with Woda Cooper Development, Inc., or appropriate Augusta, GA reviedapproval Thanks for your time with this matter, and please do not hesitate to give me a call (706-564-4203) with any questions/concerns. 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Harmony Greene Affordable Multi-Family Housing 50 Units Pooler, GA LEED Gold Certified iiiETJI lv0DA (00ttR (0l'tPittlltS Affordable Senior Housing 50 Units Lebanon, PA LEED Platinum Certified rn-flix l{0DA t00ttt(0flPlltts Kreider Commons 2Ol7 Forever Green Project of the Year by USGBC-Central Pennsylvania 2017 Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards 20'17 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the lndustry Awards, Best Affordable Apartment Community (Up to lOO Units) 2017 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award for Affordable Housing LaBelle Greene l, ll, and lll Affordable Multi-Family Housing 12O Units Wheeling, WV Affordable Senior Cottages 50 Units New Castle, PA Lightner Greene Mixed lncome Multi-Family Lloyd House I& ll 2O15 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation 57 Units + Commercial Space Menominee, Ml Enterprise Green Communities \t'%Hfffi,",,,* Affordable Multi-Family Housing 32 Units Milan, Ml McCalla Greene New Forge Crossing Affordable Multi-Family Housing 6O Units Waynesboro, PA LEED Silver Certified Affordable Multi-Family Housing 56 Units Frankfort, Ml Patterson Crossing ffi::lljf r{00l (00?tR (0ilIAXtES Affordable Family Penn Square l& ll Urban Redevelopment with On-Site Day Care Center 90 & 61 Units + Lommercral Space Baltimore, MD Affordable Multi-Family Housing 46 Units Charleston, SC Pinecrest Greene 2O06 Governor's Award for Brownfield Redevelopment i]Ilil lI00a (0ortr (0tmilt5 i?iii)JI al:iriII II IIIII at I IiI I tI Providence 2006 Governor's Award for Brownfield Greene I &il Redevelopment Urban ln-Fill Affordale Senior Housing 1OO Units Wheeling, WV Affordable Senior Housing 44 Units Madison, GA LEED Gold Certified Silver Lakes 2Q17 Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice for Rural Developments, Winner Stanton Oaks 2O16 Fulcrum Award, Southface Energy lnstitute 2O16 Charles L. 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(ONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENI MANAGEMENT Georgia Kentucky Ohio Virginia lndiana Maryland Pennsylvania Wisconsin lllinois Michigan South carolina West Virginia lowa North Carolina Tennessee Affiliations National Association of Home Builders Housing Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Credit Group Building lndustry Association of Central Ohio National Housing and Rehabilitation Association Michigan, ohio, Maryland, pennsylvania, South carolina, Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Georgia, and North Carolina state affordable housing councils For more information please call: Woda Cooper Companies, lnc. www.wodagroup.com 614.396.3200 The LEED cer:rficatron trade-ark s .wned bv the !.s Green Bu ld ng counc j and rs used wtth pe/mrssron. WODA COOPER COMPANIES Affordable housing experts since 199O. Woda Cooper Companies, lnc. www.wodagroup.com 614.396.3200 Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Construction of Kendrick Place Department: Department: Caption:Motion to authorize HCD to commit HOME Funds in the amount of $640k (w/specified terms) for construction of Kendrick Place in partnership with Woda Cooper Development, Inc. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 5/18/2021 2:00 PM Affidavit Department: Department: Caption:Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: