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PUBLIC SERVICES
1.New Ownership Application: A.N. 16-37: A request by
Heather M. Chancey for an on premise consumption Liquor,
Beer, & Wine License to be used in connection with Village
Deli located at 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite #28. There will
be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10.
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2.Approve amendments to Augusta, Georgia Codes (Scrap Tire
Management, International Property Maintenance Code,
Mothball Ordinance, Nuisance Ordinance, Automobile Junk
Yards/Salvage Yards, and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance)
that will provide for a Re-Inspection Fee.
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3.A motion to approve John E. Pleveich as the new General
Manager for McDonald Transit.
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4.Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services
Committee held on November 8, 2016.
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5.Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code - Finance
and Taxation, that will provide for new administrative fees for
the collection of past due taxes, and identifying businesses that
relocate without notification.
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6.Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code - Finance
and Taxation, that will provide for increases in the
Administrative Fee, Regulatory Fees, Failure to Submit
Required Documents Fees, and Occupation Tax Schedule as
presented and approved during the 2017 Budget Hearings.
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7.Update from staff on the approved repairs on River Walk.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III
Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N. 16-37: A request by Heather
M. Chancey for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine
License to be used in connection with Village Deli located at 2803
Wrightsboro Road, Suite #28. There will be Sunday Sales. District
3. Super District 10.
Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name Leslie
W. Barrett.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of The City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $5,715.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The Planning & Development Department recommend approval.
The R.C.S.O. recommend approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
Code Amendments Re-Inspection Fees
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Approve amendments to Augusta, Georgia Codes (Scrap Tire
Management, International Property Maintenance Code, Mothball
Ordinance, Nuisance Ordinance, Automobile Junk Yards/Salvage
Yards, and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) that will provide
for a Re-Inspection Fee.
Background:The Planning & Development Department / Code Enforcement
Division enforces several codes, and in doing so, the property
owner or person responsible is notified of a code violation and
given a period of time to correct the violation. If the violation is
not corrected by the deadline the inspector can either extend the
period for compliance or take the person responsible for the code
violation to Magistrate Court….The amendments will provide for
a re-inspection fee in the amount of fifty dollars.
Analysis:The Code Enforcement Inspectors often times will have to re-
inspect for compliance. The purpose of imposing the re-inspection
fee is to encourage compliance with the codes. Re-inspection fees
may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection
Team Manager if: 1. An extension request has been made in
writing and a schedule of intent is provided with specific
compliance times approved by the Manager. 2. Significant
progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection
visit. 3. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the
Manager and attempts to secure assistance are pursued by the
responsible party (tenant or property owner). The Code
amendments will result in an estimated revenue in the amount of
$10,000. This amount was included in the approved 2017 Budget.
The Ordinance for this purpose is attached.
Financial Impact:The additional revenue is estimated to be $10,000.
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Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 4,
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5, SCRAP TIRE MANAGEMENT, SECTION 4-2-76
RE-INSPECTION FEE; TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 2, STRUCTURAL STANDARDS
AND REQUIREMENTS, SECTION 7-1-16 TECHNICAL CODES, INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, RE-INSPECTION FEE; SECTION 7-1-19.2
REGISTRATION OF VACANT AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS – MOTHBALL
ORDINANCE, RE-INSPECTION FEE; TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 1, NUISANCES,
SECTION 7-2-4 PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT NUISANCE NOT ABATED WHEN
SPECIFIED, RE-INSPECTION FEE; TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3, REGULATING
AUTOMOBILE JUNK YARDS, SALVAGE/RECYCLING FACILITIES, SECTION 7-2-77,
VIOLATIONS, RE-INSPECTION FEE; AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 1, ZONING,
SECTION 8-5-1, RE-INSPECTION FEE; SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE
COLLECTION OF A RE-INSPECTION FEE; TO REPEAL ALL CODE SECTIONS AND
ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT ALL PROPERTY OWNERS
AND THEIR TENANTS LOCATED IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ARE EXPECTED TO
COMPLY WITH ADOPTED CODES REGULATING THE USE OF PROPERTYE, AND
THAT NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ADOPTED CODES THAT RESULTS IN
RE-INSPECTION FOR CODE COMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN A FEE BEING ASSESSED
TO THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CODE VIOLATION.
Section 1. Section 4-2-76 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 4, Chapter 2, Article 5 is hereby amended
by adding the Sections (d) and (e) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 2. Section 7-1-16 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 7, Chapter 1, Article 2 is hereby amended
by adding the Sections (a) and (b) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 3. Section 7-1-19.2 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 7, Chapter 1, Article 2 is hereby
amended by adding the Sections (a) (b), (c) and (d) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 4. Section 7-2-4 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Article 1 is hereby
amended by adding the Sections (a) and (b) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 5. Section 7-2-77 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 7, Chapter 2, Article 3 is hereby
amended by adding the Sections (a) and (b) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 6. Section 8-5-1 of Augusta, GA. Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Article 1 is hereby
amended by adding the Sections (a) and (b) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2017 in accordance with
applicable laws.
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SECTION 8. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2016.
__________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2016
and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the
undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was
approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
First Reading ______________________
Second Reading ______________________
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EXHIBIT A
Sec. 4-2-76. Penalties (Scrap Tire Ordinance)
Any person failing to comply with the lawful provisions of this article or doing any act
prohibited hereby or failing to do any act mandated hereby shall be guilty of an offense, and
upon trial as a misdemeanor shall be subject to both the penalties provided by section 1-6-1, and
to any or all of the following penalties:
(a) In the sound discretion of the trial court, the violator may be ordered to remove from any
property for which the violator is responsible the unlawful accumulation of scrap tires and to
come in full compliance with this article.
(b) In the sound discretion of the trial court, the violator may be ordered to remove from the
property of another any unlawful accumulation of scrap tires for which the violator is
responsible.
(c) The violator shall be subject to civil redress by Augusta, Georgia in a court of competent
jurisdiction, it being the intent of Augusta, Georgia to have both the civil and criminal rights of
prosecution in this area.
(d) Re-inspection Fee. A re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the person
responsible for the code violation. The responsible person may be the property owner or tenant.
The fee is to be paid to the Planning & Development Office to help fund the cost of performing a
re-inspection for code compliance. In the event the person responsible for the code violation is
issued a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, the Court will be requested to collect the re-
inspection fee(s) for the Planning & Development Department.
(e) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
a. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is
provided with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
b. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
c. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to
secure assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
Sec. 7-1-16. Technical codes—Adopted by reference (International Property Maintenance
Code).
The latest edition of the Georgia Mandated codes and Georgia Amendments as promulgated by
the State of Georgia through the Department of Community Affairs shall be enforced by Augusta
Georgia. (Adoption of the codes, appropriate appendices, and amendments by the State of
Georgia are so denoted. Georgia Optional Codes adopted by Augusta Georgia are so denoted.)
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/development/constructioncodes/programs/codeAmendments.asp
Georgia Mandated Codes
Code GA Adopted Amendments and Appendices
International Building Code *
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International Plumbing Code *
International Fuel Gas Code *
International Mechanical Code *
National Electrical Code *
International Energy Conservation Code *
International Fire Code *
International Residential Code *
Georgia Optional Codes
International Property Maintenance Code, 2003 Edition
The Planning and Development Department shall be responsible for the administration and
enforcement of the above codes adopted by reference. Any person or persons failing to comply
with the provisions of the above codes in Augusta, Georgia shall be guilty of an offense and
upon trial as a misdemeanor and conviction, shall be punished as provided in section 1-6-1 of
this Code.
(a) International Property Maintenance Code; Re-inspection Fee. A re-inspection fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the person responsible for the code violation. The responsible
person may be the property owner or tenant. The fee is to be paid to the Planning &
Development Office to help fund the cost of performing a re-inspection for code compliance. In
the event the person responsible for the code violation is issued a citation to appear in Magistrate
Court, the Court will be requested to collect the re-inspection fee(s) for the Planning &
Development Department.
(b) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
i. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is
provided with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
ii. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
iii. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to
secure assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
Sec. 7-1-19.2. Registration of vacant and abandoned buildings (Mothball Ordinance).
(a) Owners of vacant buildings, who elect to mothball in lieu of repairing or demolishing the
structure, must register their properties at the license and inspection department Planning &
Development Department prior to beginning work. This registration shall be made through a
form provided by the department and shall include a list of a contact person or persons
responsible for the maintenance and repair of the property. This form shall contain the current
telephone numbers and addresses of all contact persons. It is the sole responsibility of the
property owner to update this information at the license and inspection department.
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(b) Mothballing permit. After registration, the owners of vacant buildings must obtain a
mothballing permit from the license and inspection department. The cost of the mothballing
permit is twenty dollars ($20.00) seventy-five ($75.00) that includes the compliance inspection.
A separate building permit may be required for building repairs.
(c) Re-inspection Fee: a re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the
mothball permit applicant if an inspection is required because the applicant did not comply with
the mothballing guidelines. The fee is to be paid to the Planning & Development Office to help
fund the cost of performing a re-inspection for code compliance. In the event the person
responsible for the code violation is issued a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, the Court
will be requested to collect the re-inspection fee(s) for the Planning & Development Department.
(d) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
i. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is provided
with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
ii. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
iii. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to secure
assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
Sec. 7-2-4. Nuisances—Procedures in the event nuisance not abated when specified (Public
Nuisance Ordinance)
In the event that such nuisance is not abated by the owner or occupant within the time specified,
then the owner and/or occupant may be cited for violation of this chapter.
(a) Re-inspection Fee: a re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the person
responsible for the code violation. The responsible person may be the property owner or tenant.
The fee is to be paid to the Planning & Development Office to help fund the cost of performing a
re-inspection for code compliance. In the event the person responsible for the code violation is
issued a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, the Court will be requested to collect the re-
inspection fee(s) for the Planning & Development Department.
(b) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
i. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is provided
with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
ii. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
iii. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to secure
assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
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Sec. 7-2-77. Violations (Junk Yards, Salvage Yards / Recycling Facilities Ordinance)
Any person(s), firm, or corporation violating any portion of this ordinance shall be charged with
each and every violation and upon trial conviction shall be subject to the penalties provided in §
1-6-1 of the Augusta-Richmond County Code.
(a) Re-inspection Fee. A re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the person
responsible for the code violation. The responsible person may be the property owner or tenant.
The fee is to be paid to the Planning & Development Office to help fund the cost of performing a
re-inspection for code compliance. In the event the person responsible for the code violation is
issued a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, the Court will be requested to collect the re-
inspection fee(s) for the Planning & Development Department.
(b) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
i. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is provided
with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
ii. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
iii. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to secure
assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
Sec. 8-5-1. Incorporation of zoning ordinance by reference (Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance).
The comprehensive zoning ordinance of the City of Augusta and unincorporated areas of Rich-
mond County, as adopted on March 25, 1963 and subsequently revised, consisting of section 1
through section 37, inclusive, is hereby incorporated in this section as if set out in full herein.
(a) Re-inspection Fee. A re-inspection fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) will be assessed to the
person responsible for the code violation. The responsible person may be the property owner or
tenant. The fee is to be paid to the Planning & Development Office to help fund the cost of
performing a re-inspection for code compliance. In the event the person responsible for the code
violation is issued a citation to appear in Magistrate Court, the Court will be requested to collect
the re-inspection fee(s) for the Planning & Development Department.
(b) A re-inspection fee is defined as an inspection for code compliance after the person
responsible for the code violation has been notified of the violation and given a time to come into
compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent inspection
for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the $50.00 fee is assessed.
1. Re-inspection fees may be waived by the Unified Code Enforcement & Inspection Team
Manager if:
i. An extension request has been made in writing and a schedule of intent is provided
with specific compliance times approved by the Manager.
ii. Significant progress is made and shown to the inspector on the re-inspection visit.
iii. A hardship has been brought to the attention of the Manager and attempts to secure
assistance are pursued by the responsible party (tenant or property owner).
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
McDonald Transit - New GM
Department:Augusta Public Transit
Presenter:Patrick Stephens
Caption:A motion to approve John E. Pleveich as the new General
Manager for McDonald Transit.
Background:On November 7, 2016 the Transit Department was notified by
McDonald Transit Vice-President Tim Lett that Lori Sand, the
person that was serving as General Manager for Augusta, had
decided to accept a new position with a different business
establishment and tendered her resignation effective November
18, 2016. On November 11, 2016 McDonald President Kenneth
Fischer formally notified Augusta Transit of Ms. Sand’s
resignation and proposed Mr. John Pleveich as a replacement to
serve as the new General Manager. The Augusta Transit
Department has had an opportunity to meet with Mr. Pleveich to
discuss his resume and review his qualifications with him. It was
determined that he has the necessary qualifications to serve in this
position. Furthermore, Mr. Pleveich clearly understands the
mission of the Augusta Transit Department and the direction that
is being taken to improve transit services. He is committed to
ensuring that McDonald will conduct operations in a manner that
will meet or exceed the expectations of the City of Augusta.
Analysis:Based on an interview with Mr. Pleveich and a review of his
qualifications the Transit Department has concluded that Mr.
Pleveich would be an acceptable candidate to serve in the position
of General Manager for McDonald Transit.
Financial Impact:There is no financial impact.
Alternatives:Do not approve the assignment of Mr. Pleveich as the McDonald
General Manager. This would result in a further search process for
an acceptable candidate.
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Recommendation:Approve Mr. Pleveich to serve in the position of General Manager
for McDonald’s Augusta operation.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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November 11,2016
Mr. Patrick Stephens, Transit Director
Augusta Public Transit
1535 Fenwick Street
Augusta, GA 30904
Dear Mr. Stephens:
This letter is to inform you that McDonald Transit General Manager Lori Sand is
resigning her position at Augusta Transit Management lnc. effective November 18,
2016. Ms. Sand has decided to take a position with the Atlanta Regional Commission
(ARC) in Atlanta.
We are pleased to offer as her replacement Mr. John Pleveich. On November 9, 2016
you had an opportunity to meet and interview Mr. Pleveich and indicated that you were
satisfied with his qualifications for the position of General Manager. lt is understood that
this change is required to go before the Augusta-Richmond County Board of
Commissioners and upon receipt of this letter you will place this item on their agenda.
Our plan is to transition Mr. Pleveich to Augusta by the second week of December.
Thank you for your favorable consideration of our candidate. We look fonryard to
working with you during this transition. I look fonruard to the opportunity of meeting you
in the near future. Please feel free to contact Tim Lett or myself if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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Kenneth R. Fischer
President
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NALD TRANSIT
3800 Sandshell Drive ' Suite 185 ' Fort Worth, Texas 76137 . 877-232-9557.Fax877-232-9560 . www.mcdonaldtransit.com
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John E. Pleveich
EDUCATION
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-
Associate of Science in
Public and Environmental
Affairs, May 1993
Environmental
Concentration. 3.93
GPA/4.0
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-
Bachelor of Science in
Public and Environmental
Affairs, May 1995
Concentration in
Environmental Science 3. 74
GPA/4.0
INDIANA UNIVERSIry-
Masters of Science in
Environmental Science, 12
credit hours remaining to
receive degree
PROFESSIONAT SUMMARY
11 year transit
professional
Proven track record as
transit manager
Excellent written and
communication skills.
- Knowledge of PC
compatible: hardware
and software
(WordPerfect, Microsoft
Word, Outlook, Excel,
PowerPoint, Lotus and
Trapeze).
- Demonstrated expertise
in leadership
- Provided high quality
customer service while
ensuring key
management objectives
were attained.
General Manager Candidate
WORK EXPERIENCE
McDONALD TRANSIT ASSOCTATES, tNC., October 2012topresent, General Manager, Citylink of Edmond, Edmond,
Oklahoma.
Responsible for all administrative and operations duties of this small
urban system. Supervising a total staff of 20 employees.
McDONALD TRANSIT ASSOCTATES, tNC., March 2012to
October 2012,Yice President of Special projects at corporate
headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
During this time I served as a consultant at multiple transit systems
for McDonald Transit, was one of the quality assurance audit staff
for McDonald Transit and worked on multiple bid and purchasing
projects for McDonald Transit.
McDONALD TRANSIT ASSOGIATES, tNC., Juty 2011 to March
2012, General Manager, City Link of Abilene, Abilene, Texas
Responsible for all administrative, maintenance and operations
duties. Supervised a total staff of 70+ employees. ln my short time
in Abilene I was able to plan and set up a course of action to get
over 4 years of FTA Grants back on schedule for completion and
close-out.
McDONALD TRANSIT ASSOCIATES, tNC., June 2007 to Juty
2011, General Manager, Niles Dial-A-Ride, Niles, Michigan.
Directly responsible for all administrative and operations duties.
Administrative duties include; payroll, customer service, human
resources, allfederal and state reporting as required, purchasing,
numerous reports for the City of Niles and McDonald Transit, FTA
grant reporting and writing, preparation of all Requests for
Proposals (RFPs), represent Niles Dial-A-Ride on the area
transportation study group policy committee, assisting the city with
budget preparation, vendor relations, assist the city with capital
projects plan, representation of Niles Dial-A-Ride at city council
meetings and other public events, and working collaboratively with
the new City Transportation Specialist. Operations duties include;
scheduling, oversight of dispatchers, oversight of maintenance
department, employee discipline and customer relations.
BLOOMINGTON TRANSIT, August 2003 to June 2007, Operations
Supervisor
Responsible for supervising operations and drivers, entering payroll
data, scheduling drivers and vehicles, support for customers,
member of the contract negotiation team, lead person in the
implementation and troubleshooting on the new automatic vehicle
locator (AVL) system for BT, as well as various other assigned
duties.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS BUS SERVICE Btoomington,
lndiana - 2005 to 2007, Parttime supervisor. I worked for lU
Campus Bus covering shifts for their regular, full-time supervisors
when they were on vacation or ill. All duties were typical of theposition.
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John E. Pleveich
Demonstrated expertise
in service development,
grantsmanship, finance
and reporting
General Ma Candidate
INDIANA UNIVERSITY HALLS OF RESIDENCE L!FE, INDIANA
UNIVERSITY HALLS OF RESIDENGE Btoomington, tndiana-
August 1995 to August 2002
Graduate Resident Assistant in the McNutt Residence hall
scholastic year 1996
Assistant Coordinator in the McNutt Residence Hall 1997-1999
Graduate Assistant to Nancy Lorenz for Residential programs and
Services (RPS) 1999-2000
Assistant to the Director, Academic lnitiatives and Services, RpS
2000 to2002
As the Assistant to the Director for Academic lnitiatives and
Services my duties included:. Supervision and support for the Residential Fellows
Program that pairs faculty and staff members of lndiana
University with floors and communities within the Halls of
Residence. Support and training for student staff members of Academic
Communities within the Halls of Residence. Support and training for professional staff members in the
Halls of Residence. Writing numerous papers, reports and texts published by
our departmento Speaking with faculty, staff, students and parents of lndiana
University students regarding our programs and available
opportunities for involvement. Responsible for preparation the Academic lnitiatives and
Services yearly budget and service as Financial Officer for
our Department. Represent Academic lnitiatives and Services and lndiana
University at conferences and workshops. Supervision of 60+ students working with the Residential
Fellows Program as programming helpers
HONORS/ORGANIZATIONS
Recognized as a resident scholar by the lndiana University Halls of
Residence
Honors StudenUChancellor's List at lndiana University
Past member of PhiTheta Kappa National Honor Society
Graduated with High Honors for B.S. in Public and Environmental
Affairs
Member of PiAlpha Alpha National Honor Society of public
Administration
Member of lndiana University Alumni Association
Past Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 1357
Member of the Michigan Public Transit Association (while in Niles,
Mt)
Member of the Texas Public Transit Association (while in Abilene,
TX)
Member of the Oklahoma Public Transit Association (while in
Edmond, OK)
Member of the Southwest Public Transit Association (while in
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John E. Pleveich General M Candidate
Edmond, OK)
Winner of the 2015 Oklahoma Transit Association award for
lncreased Service and Ridership - the first state award won by the
Edmond Citylink Transit System.
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Tnnsit Management Agrcement Page 13 - 14
SECTION 10. CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL AND
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Contractor will supervise and direct the services to be provided, described in full in the Scope
of Services and Scope of Work of this Agree,ment, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
Contractor will be solely responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
management and operation services for Augusta Public Transit's fixed route, paratansit route, and Richmond
Transit Route (Rural) transportation services. An experienced General Manager and necessary assistants
competent to supervise the particular tlpes of work involved shall be assigned to the Project by the
Contactor, and shall be available at all times when work is in progress. The name of the General Manager
shall b€ submitted with qualifications of same prior to start of the Work. If approved by Augusta, the
General Manager so named by the Contractor shall be employed by the Contractor and shall have seryed in
a zupervisory capacity on at least one Project of like description and size performed by the Contactor during
the previous twelve months. The General Manager shall represent the Confiactor, and all directions given to
the General Manager shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Lnportant communications shall be
confirmed in writing. Other communications shall be similarly confirmed on written request in each case.
The Contractor shall not change key members of its staff without the prior consent of Augusta,
unless such staff members prove to be unsatisfactory to the Contractor and cease to be in its employ. If the
Contractor intends to change key personnel, as defined below, it shall give Augusta written notice at least
fifteen ( 15) days prior to the intended change. The written notice shall include a description of qualifications
for the new proposed key personnel. Augusta shall have the right to approve or disapprove the proposed key
staffmember-
Only persons skilled in the type of work which they are to perform shall be employed. The
Contractor shall, at all times, maintain discipline and good order among his employees, and shall not
employ on the Work any unfit person or percons or anyone unskilled in the work assignedhim.
The relationship betrreen Augusta and the Contractor shall be that of owner and independent
contractor. Other than the consideration set forth herein, the Contractor, its officers, agents, serrrants, and
employees shall not be entitled to any Augusta employee benefits including, but not limited to social
security, insurance, paid annual leave, sick leave, worker's compensation, free parking or retire,ment benefits.
No officer or employee of Contractor shall be deemed an officer or errployee of Augusta. Personnel policies,
tax responsibilities, social security palments, health insurance, ernployee be,nefits and other administrative
policies, procedures or require,me,nts applicable to services rendered unde,r this Con&act shall be those of the
Contractor, not Augusta.
Key Personnel - In the interest of public welfare and safety, the Contactor's General Manager
assigned to operate Augusta Public Transit is required to successfully complete background check including,
but not limited to, persotral reference check, criminal history child abuse regstT and credit history and
drug screening. Contractods General Manager is considered to be essential to the work being performed
undEr this Agreemeirt. Prior to diverting this individual to other prcgrams or taking them off the project for
any reaso& Contractor shall notiff Augusta in advance and submit justification and proposed substitution(s)in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the impact to the services. Contractor shall make no diversion
without the written consent of Augusta and under no circumstances shall there be a void in reference to this
position.
Augusta reseryes the right to require a change in Contractor's personnel if the assigned personnel
is/are not, in the sole opinion of Augusta, meeting Augusta's expectations.
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Item # 3
Transit Management Agrwment Page 89
P. OrganizationalandPersonnelPlan
The Contractor will provide an organization and persorurel plan identiffig staffing levels for each
division. The plan needs to detail the job descriptions, full time or part-time designatiorl shifts, days of
assignment and projected annual hours. The organization and staffing levels need to enable the delivery
of a public transportation service that meets Augusta, Georgia' s goals. As conditions change during the life of
the Contract, the Contractor is required to develop revisions to this plan to ensure the delivery of quality transit
service.
(1)Management
The Contractor shall provide management staffing at a level and capability sufficient to oversee its
functions and employees.
The Contractor shall designate and provide the services of a full-time General Manager, subject to
the approval of Augusta, Georgia, who shall provide overall management and supenrision of APT under the
terms of this agreement. The General Manager must have a minimum of eight years in public transportation
operations, including at least five years upper level superuisory experience.
The General Manager shall work cooperatively with Augusta's designee in all matterc relating to
service quality, providing operational and other data as described in Section 4 -Scope of Work of this
Agreement, responding to comments from APT passengers and the general public, and responding to
specifi c requests for other assistance as the need arises.
The Contractor shall assure Augusta, Georgia that the General Manager designated for this project
willNOT bereplaced without thewrittenconsent of Augusta, Georgia. Shouldthe services of the General
Manager become unavailable to the Contractor, tle resume and qualifications of the proposed replacement
shall be submiffed to Augusta, Georgia for approval as soon as possible, but in no event later than ten (10)
business days prior to the departure of the incumbent General Manager, unless the Contractor is not
provided with such notice by the departing employee. Augusta, Georgia shall respond to the Contractor
within three (3) working days following the receipt of these qualifications concerning acceptance of the
candidate for replacement ofthe General Manager.
Augusta, Georgia will brief any new General Manager of ongoing and upcoming issues.
The office of the General Manager will be physically located at APT's operations and maintenance
facility. The General Manager will be expected to remain at the facility or otherwise within the ApT
service area as appropriate to the maximum extent possible. At all times, the General Manager or
designee to act for the General Manager, shall be available either by phone or in person to make
decisions regarding day-to-day APT operations or provide coordination as necessary, and shall be
authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor regarding all matters pertaining to the Scope of Work.
Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 2
Item # 3
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on November 8, 2016.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Item # 4
Public Service committee Meeting commission chamber - lllg12016
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, chairman; D. williams,
Vice Chairman; Fennoy and M. Williams, members.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Motion to approve the 2017 Cooperative Agreement with CSRA Regional Item
Commission for Senior Nutrition Services for Augusta, GA. Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
4-0.
2. A motion to renew the Sec. 53ll Rural Transit grant application between the
leol8ia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia for July l,
2017 to June 30,2018.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes William Fennoy Dennis Williams
Commissioner
Dennis
Williams
Motion
Result
Passes
Other
Motions
f#:" Motion rext Seconded By ffitjfMade By
Motion to refer this item
Aoorove to.the full Commission Commissioner! r - - wtth no William Fennoy
recommendation.
No action is taken on this motion due to the passage of the substitute motion.
Motions
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Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 5
Item # 4
Type
Substitute motion to
approve with the receipt
of the information by the
Approve Commission to clarifu
the figures in the agenda
item.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner Commissioner
Marion
Williams
Dennis
Williams
Seconded By
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
3. New Application: A.N. 16-36: A request by Milton L. Allen II for an on
premise consumption Liquor License to be used in connection with American
Legion Screen and Ramsey Post 505 located at 167815th Street. There will be
Dance.
District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
[]l:"Il Morion Text Made Byr ype
Motion to
Approve ilffirurr.,
4-0.
Commissioner Commissioner
William Fennoy Dennis Williams Passes
4. Discussion: A request by the Planning & Development Department to renew all Itemthe existing Alcohol Beverage Licenses in the, City of Augusta. This will Action:
include all Adult Entertainment Establishments. There will be Sunday Sales. Approved
There will be Dance. Districts 1 thru 8. Super Districts 9 and 10.
Motions
$otion Motion TextI ype
Motion to approve with the inclusion
A --_^--^ of the 2016 Wholesale Dealers andAPProve Dance Halls.
Motion Passes 4-0.
5. Request the Augusta Commission approve McCarthy Improvement Company ItemContract Modification #5 - Rehabilitate Air Carrier and General Aviation Apron, Action:as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their October 20, 2016 Approved
meeting.
Motions
Made Seconded MotionBy By Result
Passes
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 5
Item # 4
4_0.
6. Request the Augusta Commission approve Beam's Contracting Change Order #6 ltem- Southwest Development Area Access Road as approvra Uy t[e Augusta Action:Aviation Commission at their october 20,2016 meeting. Approved
Motion
Type
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Motions
Motion
Type
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Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes Marion Williams William Fennoy
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes Marion Williams William Fennoy
Seconded By
Commissioner
William Fennoy
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
4-0.
7. Request the Augusta Commission approve the contract with McCarthy Item
Improvement Company for the Reconstruction & Extension of Taxiway A as Action:
approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their October 20, 2016 Approved
meeting. Bid Item 16-209
Motion Text Made By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner
Motion Passes Marion Williams
4-0.
8- A motion to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding for Professional Services
related to Public Art between the Greater Augusta Arts Council and Augusta,
Georgia.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
ryJ:" Motion rext
Motion to
approve.
Made By Seconded By
Commissioner Commissioner
Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 5
Item # 4
^ Motion Passes Marion Williams William FennoyApprove 4_0. passes
9. A motion to approve the Greater Augusta Arts Council's Public Art Policy dated
r0-18-2016.
Motions
Motion Text Made By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner
Motion Passes Dennis Williams
Seconded By
Commissioner
William Fennoy
for a Therapeutic
Hand Over Stress
Item
Action:
Approved
Item
Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
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Passes
Massage Item
located at Action:
Approved
Motion
Result
Motion Type Motion Text
Approve Motion to approve.
10. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
October 25,2016.
Made By seconded By f;tjir"
Passes
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes William Fennoy Marion Williams
4-0.
11. Request to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application for Item
Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5303 Action:
Metropolitan Planning Grant. Approved
12.
4-0.
Discussion: A request by Amy JoAnn pollock
Operators License to be used in connection with
601 Shartom Dr. District 7. Super District 10.
Motions
f#:'" Motion rext Made By Seconded By
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Item # 4
Motion to
Approve ffiX,1oo;'iu,,., fi""Tffi'ri,",tL. fi,:il,ff;:ff:, passes
4-0.
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Item # 4
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
Occupation Tax Code Amendments
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code - Finance and
Taxation, that will provide for new administrative fees for the
collection of past due taxes, and identifying businesses that
relocate without notification.
Background:The Occupation Tax is due by January 31st, and the Code requires
that a business moving from one location to another to notify the
Planning & Development Department….The Business License
Compliance Officers expend more effort than should be required
to address these two issues, particularly when they have other
responsibilities that they also must carry out. The main purpose of
the two amendments is encourage businesses to pay the
Occupation Tax on time, and to comply with the business location
requirement.
Analysis:The Occupation Tax is due by January 31st. The majority of the
tax is collected by the end of March. The business license
inspectors continue to work on collecting the past due tax by
conducting field inspections, telephone calls, sending emails and
regular mail. Often times the collection requires repeated efforts
over a few months…. The inspectors have other responsibilities
that are put aside while working to collect the past due taxes. The
purpose of imposing the administrative fee is to encourage the
business to pay the tax that is due. The Occupation Tax / Business
License Code requires that a business moving from one location to
another to notify the Planning & Development Department. There
are several reasons for this that include zoning review, Fire
Department inspection, and having correct mailing and contact
information for correspondence purposes…. As the business
license inspectors are conducting routine inspections or they are
collecting the past due tax, the extra efforts they go through to
locate a moved business are time consuming and require the
inspectors to put aside other responsibilities….The purpose of
imposing the administrative fee is to encourage the business to
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Item # 5
comply with the existing Code requirement. The Code
amendments will result in an estimated revenue in the amount of
$30,000. This amount was included in the approved 2017 Budget.
The Ordinance for this purpose is attached.
Financial Impact:The additional revenue is estimated to be $30,000
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Item # 5
ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE, TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 1, FINANCE AND TAXATION, SECTION 2-1-14 WHEN TAX
DUE AND PAYABLE; AND SECTION 2-1-33 CHANGE OF ADDRESS; SO AS TO
PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF PAST DUE OCCUPATION
TAXES AND CHANGING OF BUSINESS ADDRESS; TO REPEAL ALL CODE
SECTIONS AND ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF CODE SECTIONS AND
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT ALL BUSINESSES
LOCATED IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ARE EXPECTED TO SUBMIT PAYMENT OF
THE OCCUPATION TAX WHEN DUE, AND TO COMPLETE THE NOATIFICATION
REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO MOVING THE BUSINESS LOCATION, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Augusta, Georgia Code Section 2-1-14 is hereby amended by adding
the section (d) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 2. Augusta, Georgia Code Section 2-1-33 is hereby amended by adding
the sections (a) AND (b) as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2017 in accordance with
applicable laws.
SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2016.
__________________________ Attest:______________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr. Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
As its Mayor Seal:
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 4
Item # 5
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Ordinance was duly adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2016
and that such Ordinance has not been modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the
undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy of the Ordinance which was
approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
First Reading ______________________
Second Reading ______________________
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 4
Item # 5
EXHIBIT A
Sec. 2-1-14. When tax due and payable; effect of transacting business when tax delinquent.
(a) Each such occupation tax shall be for the calendar year 1996 and succeeding calendar years
thereafter unless otherwise specifically provided. Said occupation tax, together with the applicable
administrative and regulatory fee, shall be payable January 1 of each year. If said amounts are
not paid within thirty (30) days from the due date, a penalty of ten (10) percent of the tax or fee due
will be imposed and interest will be charged on the delinquent tax, regulatory fee and/or administrative fee
at the rate of 1.5 (one and 1/2) percent per month, until paid in full. In the event that any person
commences business in Augusta-Richmond County on any date after January 1, the Business Tax
Certificate and tax shall be due and payable thirty (30) days following the commencement of business,
after which time the penalties as described above shall be imposed. Regulatory fees shall be paid before
commencing business or the practice of a profession as a condition precedent for transacting business,
or practicing a profession. Regulatory fees may be paid after commencing business or the practice of a
profession when:
(1) The work done or services provided are necessary for the health or safety of one (1) or more
individuals;
(2) The work done or services provided have no adverse effect on any other person; and
(3) Regulatory fees are tendered to Augusta-Richmond County within two (2) business days after
commencing business or the practice of a profession.
The Business Tax Certificate herein provided shall be issued by the Director of Planning and
Development and if any person, firm, or corporation whose duty it is to obtain a Certificate shall, after said
Certificate or occupation tax becomes delinquent, transact or offer to transact, in Augusta-Richmond
County, any kind of professions, trades, or callings subject to this section without having first obtained
said certificate, such offender shall also be subject to penalties provided herein at section 2-1-19.
(b) In addition to the above remedies, the marshal may proceed to collect in the same manner as
provided by law for tax executions.
(c) Attorneys who fail to pay the occupation tax due shall not have their occupation tax certificate revoked;
however, the amount of tax due, plus penalties and interest, shall constitute a lien as provided by law.
(d) Administrative Fee, Past Due Collection.
1. On April 1st of each year, or the next business day if April 1st is a weekend day, the Planning &
Development Department will have ‘Past Due Notice’ mailed to all Occupation Tax Certificate holders that
have not paid the occupation tax. The notice will state that the Occupation Tax is past due and an
administrative fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) will be assessed to each business license account that
is not paid in full on May 1st of the current year.
2. On July 1st of each year, or the next business day if July 1st is a weekend day, the Planning &
Development Department will have ‘Past Due Notice’ mailed to all Occupation Certificate holders that
have not paid the occupation tax. The notice will state that the Occupation Tax is past due and an
administrative fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) will be assessed to each business license account that
is not paid in full on August 1st of the current year.
3. The Administrative Fee will fund the cost of the additional activities the Business License
Compliance Officers perform in order to collect the past due fees.
Sec. 2-1-33. Change of address.
Any person moving from one (1) location to another shall notify the director of such move and the new
address in writing on the form provided by the Director of License and Inspection Planning &
Development no later than the day of the moving. The same Business Tax Certificate will be valid at the
new location if said new location conforms to the zoning regulations of Augusta-Richmond County. This
section is inapplicable to any license for the sale of malt beverages, wine, and spirituous liquors.
(a) Administrative Fee. An administrative fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) will be charged to
any person moving a business from one location to another without having first notified the
Planning & Development Department and the Fire Department.
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(b) The Administrative Fee will fund the cost of the additional activities the Business License Compliance
Officers perform in order to determine that the business is in operation and inspect the new location for
code compliance.
Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 4
Item # 5
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
Occupation Tax Fee Increase
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Approve amendments to the Augusta, Georgia Code - Finance and
Taxation, that will provide for increases in the Administrative Fee,
Regulatory Fees, Failure to Submit Required Documents Fees,
and Occupation Tax Schedule as presented and approved during
the 2017 Budget Hearings.
Background:As a component of the 2017 Budget, the Planning & Development
Department recommended a 10% increase in the Occupation Tax
and associated fees. During the Budget Hearings the proposed fee
structure was presented, reviewed and approved.
Analysis:This agenda item is to officially amend the Augusta Georgia Code
to reflect the fee structures that support the approved 2017 Budget.
The Ordinance for this purpose is attached.
Financial Impact:The additional revenue is estimated to be $333,000.
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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Item # 6
Clerk of Commission
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Item # 6
1
ORDINANCE NO. __________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1,
ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2-1-3(A)(B)(C)(D) ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY FEE STRUCTURE,
OCCUPATION TAX STRUCTURE, AND SECTION 2-1-4 (B) (2) A&B OCCUPATION TAX LEVIED,
RESTRICTIONS; SO AS TO INCREASE AND ESTABLISH THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE,
REGULATORY FEES, FAILURE TO SUBMIT FEES, AND OCCUPATION TAX SCHEDULE; TO
PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO WAIVE THE
SECOND READING AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
NOW, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION AND IT IS
HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAME THAT THE OCCUPAITON TAX AND
ASSOCIATED FEES ARE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Augusta, Georgia Code Sections 2-1-3 (a)(b)(c)(d) are hereby deleted by striking these
sections in its entirety; AND new Sections 2-1-3 (a)(b)(c)(d) are hereby inserted to replace the repealed
sections as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 2. Augusta, Georgia Code Sections 2-1-4 (b)(2) a & b are hereby deleted by striking these
sections in its entirety; AND new Sections 2-1-4 (b)(2) a & b are hereby inserted to replace the repealed
sections as set forth in “Exhibit A” hereto.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Adopted this ___ day of ___________, 2016
__________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: _____________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 4
Item # 6
2
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned Clerk of Commission, Lena J. Bonner, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance was duly
adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission on ________________, 2016 and that such Ordinance has not been
modified or rescinded as of the date hereof and the undersigned further certifies that attached hereto is a true copy
of the Ordinance which was approved and adopted in the foregoing meeting(s).
______________________________
Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission
Published in the Augusta Chronicle.
Date: _________________________
First Reading ______________________
Second Reading ______________________ (Waive Second Reading)
Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 4
Item # 6
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EXHIBIT A
Sec. 2-1-3. Administrative and regulatory fee structure; occupation tax structure.
a. A non-prorated, nonrefundable administrative fee of one hundred and ten dollars ($110.00) shall be
required on all businesses and occupation tax accounts for the initial start-up, renewal, or reopening of
those accounts.
b. A regulatory fee will be imposed as provided under O.C.G.A. § 48-13-9 on those applicable businesses. A
regulatory fee may not include an administrative fee.
c. The regulatory fee schedule for persons in occupations and professions shall be as set below, and may be
amended from time to time:
Adult Entertainment Establishments $3,830.00 per year
Adult Entertainment (live) $155.00 per day
Amusement Parks $770.00 per year
Arcades $385.00 per year
Craft Show Promoters $460.00 per year
Dance Halls $155.00 per year
Entertainment Venue: $385.00 per year
Flea Markets
1 through 10 rental spaces $460.00 per year
11 or more rental spaces $770.00 per year
Fortune Tellers $770.00 per year
Going Out of Business Sales $155.00 per 90 days
(May be renewed for 60 days) $155.00 per 60 days
Hybrid Restaurant $550.00 per year
Second Hand Goods $155.00 per year
Street Vendors $55.00 per day
Temporary and Transient Vendors $195.00 per day
Wreckers $40.00 per year
Taxicabs $40.00 per year
Limousines $40.00 per year
Vending Machines (per machine) $10.00 per year.
Salvage Yards $350.00 per year
d. Failure to file tax return: a non-prorated, nonrefundable administrative fee shall be charged on all
businesses and occupation tax accounts that fail to file with the Planning & Development
Department the tax return as provided for in § 2-1-21 (a) (b) of the Augusta-Richmond County
Code. The fee shall be as follows:
Previously Reported Gross Revenue Administrative Fee
$1 - $30,000 $30.00
$30,001 - $100,000 $55.00
$100,001 - $300,000 $110.00
$300,001 - $750,000 $165.00
$750,001 - $2,000,000 $220.00
$2,000,001 - $6,000,000 $275.00
$6,000,001 - $10,000,000 $330.00
$10,000,001 - $15,000,000 $385.00
$15,000,001 – AND OVER $550.00
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Professionals
$400 Flat Fee $110.00
Sec. 2-1-4. Occupation tax levied; restrictions.
(b)(2) Profitability ratios in combination with gross receipts.
a. The tax rate will be determined by profitability ratios in combination with gross receipts for each
business, trade, profession, or occupation in Augusta-Richmond County shall be as follows and will be
developed and updated from time to time by the Director of Planning & Development.
Tax Class; Original Tax Rate Relationship Between Tax Classes
Class 1 1.00
Class 2 1.33
Class 3 1.67
Class 4 2.00
Class 5 2.33
Class 6 2.67
b. The business tax amounts, exclusive of regulatory fees, for the various gross receipt brackets or
ranges by tax class are shown below:
Occupation Tax Schedule December 2016
(Includes $110 Administrative Fee)
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6
Prop Prop Prop Prop Prop Prop
BRACKET GROSS RECEIPTS tax / w tax / w tax / w tax / w tax / w tax / w
admin admin admin admin admin admin
1 $1 - $30,000 $113 $113 $115 $115 $116 $116
2 $30,001 - $100,000 $121 $124 $127 $132 $135 $138
3 $100,001 - $200,000 $135 $142 $151 $161 $168 $178
4 $200,001 - $300,000 $151 $165 $181 $194 $207 $223
5 $300,001 - $500,000 $178 $198 $223 $245 $266 $290
6 $500,001 - $750,000 $216 $249 $285 $319 $355 $391
7 $750,001 - $1,000,000 $258 $306 $355 $403 $454 $502
8 $1,000,001 - $2,000,000 $362 $446 $531 $614 $699 $783
9 $2,000,001 - $4,000,000 $614 $783 $951 $1,120 $1,289 $1,457
10 $4,000,001 - $6,000,000 $951 $1,234 $1,513 $1,793 $2,074 $2,353
11 $6,000,001 - $8,000,000 $1,285 $1,681 $2,074 $2,467 $2,859 $3,253
12 $8,000,001 - $10,000,000 $1,625 $2,130 $2,635 $3,141 $3,646 $4,150
13 $10,000,001 - $12,000,000 $1,962 $2,578 $3,196 $3,814 $4,432 $5,048
14 $12,000,001 - $15,000,000 $2,383 $3,141 $3,899 $4,656 $5,414 $6,171
15 $15,000,001 - $20,000,000 $3,057 $4,037 $5,021 $6,002 $6,983 $7,968
16 $20,000,001 - $30,000,000 $4,318 $5,722 $7,125 $8,529 $9,931 $11,335
17 $30,000,001 - AND OVER $6,002 $7,968 $9,931 $11,896 $13,860 $15,824
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Item # 6
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/28/2016 1:00 PM
River Walk Repairs
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams
Caption:Update from staff on the approved repairs on River Walk.
(Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:The Augusta Commission in its October 18,2016 meeting
approved repairs/improvements located between 8th and 10th
Streets that could be done within the current budget(s).
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 7
AUGUSTA RIVERWALK
Below is a combined list from Mayor Davis and Commissioners June L0 tour and an Autust 22 update between
Recreation and Park, Engineerint, and Central Seruices.
Work Completed to date:
Brick work-repaired and ongoing as needed
Sister City Fountain-completed and working
Coupling-marble base at light on top walkway repaired
Marina phone is operational
Lights-repaired and ongoing as needed
lrritation-heads ad.,usted and operational
Trees--ongoing removal of dead limbs, 2 total trees removed.
ITEM NO.DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT COST cosT
1 :leanins of retainins walls and sidewalks 1 5 75,000
2 lut branches left at the end ofthe walk path next to 10th Street LS 1 S3,ooo S 3,000
3 iemove tree stumps.EA 10 5670 s 5,700
4 ron rail fence painting s 190,000
5 Jvergrowth in multiple areas that block view across river ACRE 1 562s 5 625
6 lvergrowth in low areas that is need of consistent cutting ACRE 1 S62s 5 625
7 ;ister City Fountain repairs-COMPLETED
6 vlold on retaining walls-included in #1 above
9 :looding on lower level walk path S 1,500
10 Cave-in repairs LS 1 s1s,000 S 1s,ooo
11 Cut tree limbs EA 30 S2oo s 5,000
r2 Exposed irrigation lines
13 Flooding at steps s 1,500
14 Kids play area--install mulch from James Brown when sod is laid,s 9,000
Area where park benches are located...add 2 tables now,EA 2 S1,2oo S 2,400
Future Shade structure potential 5 2s,000
15 Marina Phone-lnterior phone is working
76 Amphitheatre seating
t7 Jnderground leaks--included as Dart of #10
18 Lishts out--comoleted as an onsoins oroiect.
79 HistorV markers repaired.S 3,000
ToTAL: $ 339;350
RECREATION MASTERPLAN RECOMMENDATION
The Recreatlon and Parks Marterplan recommended a site rpecific maste,plan lor the Riveruall.
Riverwalk Augusta
Comfort Station s 34.550
Walking Trail 5 232,320
Jessye Norman Amphitheatre s 494,949
4 Placemaking-Some items covered in the list above.s 153.056
Riverwalk Marina
1 Public Boat Ramp 5 12,000
2 Restroom S 34.560
GRAND TOTAL Sr
PONTOON/TOU R OPERATION RECOMMENDATION
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Item # 7
Augusta Commission Riverwalk Tour
6-10_2016
These are the items that were captured during our tour of the Riverwalk:
1. Paint or pigeon poop on the retaining wall at the loth street bulkhead - see pic2. cut branches left at the end of the walkpath next to 10n street on lower level3. Trees cut down to sturnp but roots left above ground4. lron rail fence in need offresh coat ofweather resistant paint throughout5. Overgrowth in multiple areas that block view across river6. Overgrowth in low areas that is in need of consistent cutting7. Sister City fountain that has exposed electrical wire in the poola. Sister City fountain that is not operationalb. Sister City fountain with broken lighting system
Mold on retaining walls above shrubs
Flooding on lower level walk path at the end of green fence line. Appears to be a leak comingfrom sprinkler line in garden area above the short retaining wall
This will eventually lead to erosion and cause the walk path to cave in
Cut branches left suspended 20-30 feet in tree above walk path that is an imminent danger tothe public
Exposed irrigation lines where park benches are located
Flooding at steps just before getting to kid,s playground and marina
Kid's play area in need of bark/mulch
Area where park benches are located could best be utilized if either muhi use surface wasinstalled or brown mulch/bark was installed instead of scattered patches of grass.
Marina has no usable phone system
Amphitheatre seating area is not ADA complianta. Amphitheatre has no permanent righting for stage performancesb. Amphitheatre needs to be cleaned of birds nesting
18, Multiple sections of the levee walk path caving in due to underground lea15 near Unisys19. Lights are out in same area
20. History markers on levee walk path in need of repair
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Item # 7