Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 03, 2026 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Congratulations! October 2026 - 25-50 Years of Service Recipients. 

DELEGATION(S)

• B.Ms. Ashley Benton-Harold request  Commission review of the September 15 and October 6, 2026 data center ordinance proceedings, verification and correction of the reported 11–0 versus 6–5 voting discrepancy, review of public participation and environmental oversight, and consideration of more accessible Commission meeting times.

• 2026-20-10 Ashley Benton-Harold AIRF.pdf (0.10 MB)

• C.Ms. Zakiya Mabery- The Center for Community Awareness & Public Engagement (C-CAPE)’s purpose.

• 2026-03-11 Zakiya Mabery AIR Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

• D.Ms. Joanna Nabholz-proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in Augusta’s residential neighborhoods and the potential economic impact on the city, local businesses, property owners, and tourism. y

• 2026-03-11 Joanna Nabholz AIR Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

• E.Ms. Rose Evans-short-term rental provisions in the draft Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance update.

• 2026-03-11-0 Rose Evans AIR Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

• F.Ms. Heather Dunaway-The Greater Augusta Arts Council and Public Art Advisory Panel wish to give a progress report/update of the Public Art Master Plan, Commission approval is needed on the updated Public Art Advisory Panel Policy and for the purchase of sculpture (voted on by the public and approved by the Public Art Advisory Panel) along the Augusta Sculpture Trail. 2) Also, Commission approval for an updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the City of Augusta which re-confirms the Arts Council as the Public Art Agency for the City of Augusta.

• 2026-27-09 Ms. Heather Dunaway-The Greater Augusta Arts Council AIR Rqt. Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-##)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Motion to approve award of RFP #26-905—Waterpark Feasibility Study to CPL Architects, Engineers and Landscape Architects, D.P.C, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all associated documents. The Contract is for the duration of the project scope in the amount of $79,020.00 to complete the project scope. (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Agenda Item-RFP Item #26-905 — Waterpark Feasibility Study (Award Approval).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Contract #26-905 Waterpark Feasibility Study Services (Final).pdf (0.16 MB)
• Newspaper Advertisement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-905_TAB.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 25-905 Cum Eval Sheet - Phase 2 - final.pdf (0.31 MB)
• 26-905 Department Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.18 MB)
• Waterpark Planholders.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FYI Process Reguarding RFP updated 5-3-21 - Attachment 4.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 2.Motion to approve the assignment of Aiken-Augusta Swim League (ASL) to Peachtree Aquatics, Inc. (Peachtree) under the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Aiken-Augusta Swim League (ASL) and Augusta, GA. (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Agenda Item-ASL-Peachtree Assignment of Current MOU.pdf (0.06 MB)
• ASL & Peachtree Aquatics, Inc. MOU.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Executed MOU-Augusta & Aiken-Augusta Swim League (12-16-25).pdf (0.60 MB)

• 3.Motion to approve A.N. 26-43 –Existing location, New   Ownership: Consumption on Premise Liquor, Beer Wine, and Dance. Kellie Vinson   and Barry Kruse are the applicants for K-Bar Holdings LLC dba Chevys Nite   Club, to be used in connection with 3328 Washington Road Ste E, F & G   Augusta, GA 30907.  District 7, Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• A.N. 26-43 MUNICODE KBAR HOLDINGS LLC DBA CHEVYS NITE CLUB.pdf (0.14 MB)
• App K-Bar Holdings LLC dba Chevys.pdf (2.37 MB)
• A.N. 26-43 STAFF RPT KBAR HOLDINGS LLC DBA CHEVYS NITE CLUB.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 4.Motion to approve the annual 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). (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Transit PTASP SAFETY PLAN.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 10062026_GDOT_PTASP_Augusta_2026_FINAL Draft 4 101526.pdf (1.69 MB)

• 5.Motion to approve additional fees in the amount of $379,795.19 for Infrastructure Systems Management, LLC for consultant services for Recreation & Parks Department (2023-2026). (Approved by Public Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• 26APRD0201_Summary.pdf (1.75 MB)
• 2026.10.27 ISM Funding Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 6.Motion to approve the purchase of eight vehicles, at a total cost of $357,187.90, from Akins Ford Dodge for the Utilities Department. Seven of the vehicles are replacements and one vehicle is a new request utilizing GA statewide contract.  (Approved by Administrative Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Municode - Utilities (4).pdf (0.07 MB)
• SFLMTPOL0126080612580.pdf (0.28 MB)
• SFLMTPOL0126081111430.pdf (1.23 MB)
• 21918.pdf (0.17 MB)
• signed Replacement-F02319.pdf (0.52 MB)

• 7.Motion to approve the award of bid #26-269, Ezekiel Harris House Retrofit in the amount of $170,640.00 to be performed by Horizon Construction. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Bid 26-269 Ezekiel Harris Retrofit.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 26-269 LOR.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 26-269 Ezekiel Harris House - Exhibit #1.pdf (0.09 MB)
• CONTRACT INSERT SERVICES.pdf (9.94 MB)
• Invitation to Bid - Task Order.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-269 Dept Letter of Recommendation - Overbudget Justification LOR.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 26-269_Planholders.pdf (0.07 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 8.Motion to approve due to the need for a construction time extension on the active Augusta Reservoir Dams Improvements Project, an additional construction administration services change order is required for Cranston LLC.  This change order will extend the remaining construction administration effort through to February 2027 with continued NPDES inspections through the end of the 2026 Calendar Year.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• 1. 20260921_Additional Construction Admin Services_Agenda Upload_DRAFT.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2. Agenda Packet (Change Order Request).pdf (0.41 MB)

• 9.Motion to approve proposal to enter an Engineering Services Contract with Cranston LLC to provide engineering and profession services related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the Augusta Canal in the amount of $481,043.00.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• 20260929_Cranston_Agenda Upload.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 20260929_Cranston_Admin Letter and ESC.pdf (1.16 MB)

• 10.Motion to approve a proposal to enter an Engineering Services Contract with Infrastructure Systems Management, LLC to provide engineering services for the design, permitting, and construction administration of the water main interconnection between the Sand Ridge and Pinnacle Place subdivisions.  Infrastructure System Management is on the prequalified Engineering Consultants list RFQ 24-132 approved on 6/24/24’.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• 1. 20260918_Agenda Upload_DRAFT.docx.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2. 20260921_Justification Memo to Administrator_SIGNED.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 3 - ISM Sand Ridge-Pinnacle Place Watermain Interconnect_draft.pdf (0.39 MB)
• 5. 20240627_RFQ #24-132_Approval Letter for Consultant Selection.pdf (0.17 MB)

• 11.Motion to approve One Year Renewal of enQuesta for AUD(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• AUD 2027 enQuesta Renewal Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• enQuesta Sole Source Justification.pdf (0.70 MB)

• 12.Motion to approve One Year Renewal of InvoiceCloud for AUD. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• AUD 2027 InvoiceCloud Renewal Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2027 InvoiceCloud Renewal Sole Source Justification Form - Signed.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 2027 InvoiceCloud Renewal Sole Source Justification Letter - Signed.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Amendment with Augusta Utilities (City of Augusta, GA) - Amendment (6a7f1d5747) (version 2).pdf (0.08 MB)
• InvoiceCloud Sole Source Letter.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Augusta - Biller Agreement.pdf (2.50 MB)
• Augusta Price Change - Signed.pdf (0.09 MB)
• City of Augusta - BOF - Executed.pdf (1.17 MB)

• 13.Motion to ratify funding for safety services from Cintas through 2026.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Cintas_Agenda_Item_2Oct26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Cintas.pdf (0.66 MB)

• 14.Motion to approve recommendation of award and Augusta Utilities Contract for Water Meter Test Equipment to Mars Company (RFP 26-151).  One-time purchase to include an annual software and maintenance proposal for a total of five years. One time purchase is in the amount of $458,901.00.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Utilities Water Meter Test Equipment Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta - Order Form - 2026 2411 Recirc ULF M3.pdf (2.72 MB)
• 26-151 Advertisement to the paper.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-151 Official Tab Sheet.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 26-151 Cumulative.pdf (0.30 MB)
• RFP 26-151 Director's Memo.pdf (0.27 MB)
• 26-151_Planholders.pdf (0.07 MB)
• FYI Process Reguarding RFP updated 5-3-21 - Attachment 4.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 15.Motion to approve Sole Source Procurement of #15 Aux Pump and Base from Templeton and Assoc.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• #15 Aux Pump.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Clear Wells Peerless Pump - Sole Source.pdf (0.48 MB)

• 16.Motion to approve lowest bidder for Bid 26-209 to M & C Lawn Care & Maintenance Services LLC.  The bid award is for one year with the option to extend for four additional one year terms.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• Landscape .pdf (0.06 MB)
• 26-209 Advertisement to Paper.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-209_TAB .pdf (0.20 MB)
• 26-209-Department Signed Recommendation Letter.pdf (0.34 MB)
• SUTCAB640026092510160.pdf (2.78 MB)
• 2026 AUD Landscape Contract-M C Lawn Care Maintenance Services LLC.pdf (0.46 MB)
• 26-209-Planholders.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 17.Motion to approve supplement funding (SA1) for the AMCS Platform (web-based technology) for Augusta Residential Waste Collection Services management. Also approve funds in the amount of $76,650.00 for completing platform implementation/ AE. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee October 27, 2026)

• SKM_C650i26102914440.pdf (1.45 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 18.Motion to approve acceptance of 2027 GOHS H.E.A.T. Grant with the Federal award amount of $152,869.09 (Approved by Public Safety Committee October 27, 2026)

• ACCEPTANCE OF GOHS 2027 H.E.A.T. GRANT.pdf (0.06 MB)
• PR000661 2027 HEAT GRANT.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve the purchase of furniture, furnishings, and related equipment for the new Joint Operations Center from Indoff, Inc., through TIPS Cooperative Purchasing Contract #230301, in an amount not to exceed $155,027.87. (Approved by Public Safety Committee October 27, 2026)

• COVERSHEET.pdf (0.06 MB)
• INDOFF FURNITURE QUOTE.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Indoff Furniture TIPS Contract (002).pdf (1.60 MB)

• 20.Motion to approve acceptance of the awarded $50,000 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), to be used towards personnel and fringe benefits. (Approved by Public Safety Committee October 27, 2026)

• Approval of EMPG Grant Award.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 21.Motion to approve the purchase of one 2026 Pierce Saber pumper and associated equipment from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC through the League of Oregon Cities cooperative purchasing contract, under the Whelen configuration of proposal 1441, for $1,060,000; and authorize execution of the purchase documents in accordance with applicable purchasing requirements. (Requested by the Augusta Fire Department). (Approved by Public Safety Committee October 27, 2026)

• SKM_C650i26103009500.pdf (1.12 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 22.Motion to approve the minutes of the October 20, 2026 Commission meeting minutes.

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AUGUSTA COMMISSION

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

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PUBLIC SERVICES

• 23.Motion to approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement (RFQ 22-198) with Infrastructure Systems Management, LLC and to authorize the Mayor to execute all associated documents. The amendment is for the second of 2 one-year extension options. The requested funding for year 5 is $1,360,305.00. This amount was included in the original Commission approval dated August 2, 2022. (25REC334)

• SKM_C650i26102914150.pdf (0.25 MB)
• 2026-03-11 AIR Scope_Fee_Worksheet.pdf (0.25 MB)
• 2026-03-11 AIR-Second Amendment to Consultant Services Agmt..pdf (0.20 MB)
• 2026-03-11 AIR ISM Consultant Scvs. Amt..pdf (1.97 MB)
• 2026-03-11 Augusta Recreation-Second Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement.pdf (0.22 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 24.Right-of-Way and Vacant Lot scheduling now and through department transition. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) (Forwarded to full Commission without recommendation)

• Coversheet_ Pulliam_ 10.27.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26102211100.pdf (0.25 MB)
• SKM_C650i26102209580.pdf (1.96 MB)

FINANCE

• 25.Motion to approve the Contribution Agreement between The Georgia Association of Conservation Districts and the Augusta-Richmond County Board of Commissioners. (Requested by Administration)

• Amendment 2 for Extension Richmond (3).pdf (0.06 MB)
• agenda cover sheet.pdf (0.06 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

OTHER BUSINESS