Public Services Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 01:00 PM Commission Chamber

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Update on usage audit on Park and Recreation facilities and discuss how to consolidate parks and community centers in order to provide better service and consistent maintenance for these facilities; consider divesting of underused parks. (Requested by Commissioner Brandon Garrett)

• 2.Motion to approve a change order in the amount of $30,569 to the agreement with RD Brown for the construction of Henry Brigham Community Center. Funding is available in account 272-06-1312/54-13120 (22REC181).

• 3.A motion to approve the award of RFP 25-125 for Transit Operations and Maintenance Services to MV Transportation, Inc. for a period of three (3) years with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods for a total agreement up to five (5) years.  The initial contract period would begin January 1, 2026, and end December 31, 2028. Award is contingent upon receipt of signed and executed contract.

• 4.Motion to approve the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as drafted for the Augusta Transit Department by the Georgia Department of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR 673.11(a)(1).

• 5.Discuss the future operation of the Augusta Marina, as the current lease is set to expire in January 2026, and seek Commission guidance on whether to rebid the lease or transition operations to the City.

• 6.Discuss updated data and path forward for a divestment plan for underutilized Recreation & Parks parks/facilities.

• 7.Motion to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025 Public Services Committee Meeting.