Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 30, 2024 01:20 PM Commission Chamber

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 1.Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Augusta, GA and Augusta Technical College and to authorize the mayor to execute all appropriate documents.

• 2.Motion to award Bid Item #23-084 Firefighter Protective Clothing for Augusta Fire Department to NAFECO for a two (2) year award with an option to extend for three (3) additional one (1) year terms.

• 3.Motion to approve contracts for contractors providing services to Richmond County DUI and Veterans court.

• 4.Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Augusta Information Technology Department and Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for Grant Applications. Any grant applications will be approved through Augusta’s normal grant review process.

• 5.Update on Fire Station #7 on Central Avenue.  (Requested by Commissioner Catherine McKnight)

• 6.Discuss security, licensing and even possible closing Smart Grocery on Wrightsboro Road after several shootings which a few have been fatal. (Referred from January 16 Commission Meeting) 

• 7.Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on November 28, 2023.