Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 07, 2023 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Lead Pastor Wesley Weatherford, Oasis Church at Hephzibah

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DELEGATION(S)

• A.Mr. Kevin Delaigle regarding the status of the City's Cemetery Perpetual Care Commission.

• B.Mr. Philip N. Gregory, Sr. regarding the Regency Mall property and the James Brown Statue.

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-20)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Motion to approve New Ownership-Existing Location: A.N. 23-06:  request by Levorsey Scott for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Second Peach, Inc located at 1342 Gordon Hwy. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 2.Motion to approve New Ownership-Existing Location: A.N. 23-07:  request by Levorsey Scott for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Peach First, Corp. located at 1499 Gordon Hwy. District 2. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 3.Motion to approve New Ownership-Existing Location: A.N. 23-08: A request by David Hopkins for a Nano Distillery License to be used in connection with Second City Distillery located at #4 Eighth Street. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)District 1. Super District 9.

• 4.Motion to approve Existing Location: A.N. 23-09: A request by Jennifer Marshall for an on-premises consumption Liquor & Beer License to be used in connection with K & J Soulbar and Grill located at 720 E Robinson Ave. Ste 101-102. There will Be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 5.Motion to approve the donation of two sculptures for a public art installation at the central island of the roundabout North Leg Road / Milledgeville Road. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 6.Motion to approve a five-year contract with Departure Media, Inc. for In-Terminal Advertising program at Augusta Regional Airport. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on January 26, 2023. (RFP 22-253) The contract had an initial term of five (5) years with no options for renewal (Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 7.Motion to approve a construction contract with RW Allen Construction in the amount of $2,660,428.00 to perform all tasks related to the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) Fuel Farm Improvement Project - Base Bid Item 22-244A. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on February 10, 2023.(Approved by Public Services Committee February 28, 2023)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 8.Motion to approve Augusta, Georgia’s submission to HUD of the HOME Investment Partnership Program– American Rescue Plan Cost Allocation Plan and request the following:

  Authority for the Mayor to execute 1) Standard Form 424, 2) Standard Form 424 D, and 3) Certifications and Assurances required by HUD for HOME ARP funds;

  Allow HCD to move forward with implementation of Cost Allocation Plan activities; 

  Allow HCD to hire one (1) additional FT staff person (concurrent with the term of grant)/provide supplemental pay (where applicable) for all affected employees;

  Instruct Finance department to add available funding to HCD’s budget for immediate use and implementation. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 28, 2023)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 9.Motion to approve purchase of 300 meter registers for Augusta Utilities. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 10.Motion to approve resolution regarding hunting around the Phinizy Swamp Nature Park and the Constructed Wetlands. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 11.Motion to approve Change Order to Extend AUD Billing Software Upgrade Go Live date by two months and add CO 1 in the amount of $41,000.00 to Systems & Software – PO #22AUA041(Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 12.Motion to approve award of Construction Contract to Reeves Construction subject to Value Engineering and in the amount of $12,198,593.15 for Phase I of the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Projects, Greene Street Improvements Project-Road Segment 5th St. to East Boundary, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds. RFP 22-294 / requested by Engineering. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 13.Motion to approve Task Order funding for Stormwater System Assessment and Drainage Improvements Engineering Services Agreement to Cranston Engineering (Cranston) in the amount of $33,150.00 for John C Calhoun/Ellis Street Drainage Conveyance System Improvements Final Design & Construction plans. Requested by the Engineering. RFQ 19-148 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

• 14.Motion to approve Award of “Augusta’s Grounds and Landscaped Improvements Maintenance” Contract to Augusta Quality LLC for Groups 1, 2 and 3 - Attached EXHIBIT A Contract Services, subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is effective 1/1/2023 for four years with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms. Also, approve $330,000/year to fund these contracted services. Requested by Engineering. RFP 22-301(Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 28, 2023)

FINANCE

• 15.Motion to approve funding of operating, capital & encumbrance carryovers. (Approved by Finance February 28, 2023)

• 16.Motion to approve update of fund balance policy and goals.(Approved by Finance February 28, 2023)

• 17.Motion to approve a Bond and Fiscal Health work session with Augusta’s Financial advisor, Davenport & Company, on March 20, 2023 at 2:00pm in the Linda Beazley Room of the Municipal Building. (Approved by Finance February 28, 2023)

APPOINTMENT(S)

• 18.Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. John Clarke to the General Aviation Commission (Daniel Field) representing District 7. (Requested by Commissioner Sean Frantom).

• 19.Motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. James Scott to the Richmond County Board of Assessors representing District 10. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 20.Motion to approve the minutes of the Commission Meeting held, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Special Called Meeting held February 28, 2023.

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AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 21-24)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 21.Motion to approve hosting Strategic Planning Session with UGA CVIOG relative to Augusta’s Stepping Up Initiative and associated fees. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson)

FINANCE

• 22.Discuss support for Band of Brothers Annual Juneteenth Celebration. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson)

• 23.Consider a request from Mr. Sean Mooney for financial support on behalf of the Irish Heritage Society in association with the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (No Recommendation from Finance Committee on February 28, 2023)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

• 24.Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.