Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 18, 2025 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Reverend David B. Hunter, Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Recognition of Stolkin Temple #22 for their volunteering efforts with Augusta Parks & Recreation by the GRPA (GA Recreation & Parks Association).   

• Coversheet_ Stolkin 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25111410500.pdf (0.43 MB)

• B.Congratulations!!! 2025 October 25-50 Years of Service recipients and the 2025 October Employee of the Month recipient.

• Coversheet_ YOS and EOM 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25111217190.pdf (0.65 MB)

• C.2025 City Arts Grant Awards via the Greater Augusta Arts Council.

• Coversheet_ city art_ 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25111217191.pdf (0.34 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• D.Mr. Russell F. Gambill III -Explanation and justification of the 2026 Budget Request for the Augusta Canal Authority

• Coversheet_ Gambill 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2025-18-11 Russ Gambill, III Agenda Item Request Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

• E.Ms. Debra Estep regarding a more accessible Commission Meeting time.

• Coversheet_ Estep 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25111217200.pdf (0.49 MB)

• F.Ms. Miranda Wade regarding possible rent and water payments delays without penalty late fees or evictions until government open back up and benefits are granted again.

• SKM_C650i25111217360.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Coversheet_ Wade 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-6)

PLANNING

• 1.Z-25-40 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by SGPB Holdings, LLLP on behalf of The Nixon Trusts, requesting a rezoning from zone A (Agricultural) to zone HI (Heavy Industrial) to develop a manufacturing warehouse, affecting approximately 100 acres out of a 281.26-acre tract located at 1550 Four H Club Road. Tax Map # 158-0-006-07-0.

• Z-25-40.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-25-40.pdf (1.05 MB)

• 2.Z-25-39 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by All in for Miller, Inc., requesting a rezoning from zone R-1C (One-Family Residential) to zone R-2 (Two-Family Residential) to develop a duplex, affecting properties containing approximately 0.11 acres located at 1012 Miller Street. Tax Map # 046-4-317-00-0.

• Z-25-39.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-25-39.pdf (1.08 MB)

• 3.Z-25-38 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Earl Allen Thompson, Jr. on behalf of ANW Enterprises, LLC, requesting a rezoning from zone P-1 (Professional/Office) to zone R-1C (One-Family Residential) for an existing residence, affecting property containing approximately 0.1 acres located at 801 Crawford Avenue. Tax Map # 035-4-435-00-0.

• Z-25-38.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-25-38.pdf (0.72 MB)

• 4.Z-25-35 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Connect Development, LLC, on behalf of NRP Residential 1, LLC, requesting a rezoning from zone R-1A (One-Family Residential) to zone R-1E (One-Family Residential) to develop a townhome community, affecting properties containing approximately 4.28 acres located at 1901 Bungalow Road, 2528, 2530, 2532, 2536, 2538, 2540, 2542, and 2544 Richmond Hill Road. Tax Map #’s 086-3-043-00-0, 086-3-016-00-0, 086-3-017-00-0, 086-3-018-00-0, 086-3-019-00-0, 086-3-020-00-0, 086-3-021-00-0, 086-3-022-00-0, & 086-3-023-00-0.

• Z-25-35.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-25-35.pdf (0.99 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 5.Motion to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2025 Commission meeting.

• Coversheet_ Minutes 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 6.Motion to ratify the November 13, 2025 working lunch expenses in association with the Charter Review Committee/UGA Work Session in the amount of $249.34.

• Coversheet_ CRC 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25111411060.pdf (0.16 MB)

****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 7-32)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 7.Motion to reject the unsolicited proposal for the revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park (25-000)

• 1 - Agenda Item - 25-000 - Revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2 - 25-000_RFP Advertisement.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 3 - 25-000_TAB.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 4 - Cumulative - Stratergic Review - 25-000 - Revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park Located in Harrisburg.pdf (0.14 MB)
• 5 - Memo-25-000 - Revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 6 -25-000 Unsolicited Proposal - Revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park.pdf (0.52 MB)
• 7 - P3 Guidelines and Procedures With FAQs (yellow pages) Edition 4-2-25.pdf (4.07 MB)

• 8.Motion to approve a request by Planning & Development to renew the existing 2025 Alcohol Licenses for the upcoming year 2026. These licenses include Sunday Sales, Dance, Arcades, Wholesale, Alcohol Catering, Cigar Lounges, Incidental, Hybrid, and an Adult Bookstore.

• 2025-18-11 Municode coversheet alcohol book.pdf (0.13 MB)
• 2026 Renewal Alcohol Licenses.pdf (3.78 MB)

• 9.Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve a $25,000 purchasing authority for the Executive Director of Augusta Regional Airport.  This item was approved during the October 30, 2025, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting.

• Article 6 - Procurement Source Selection Methods and Contract Awards_201209261045412226.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 10.30.25 Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Airport Executive Director's Purchase Authority.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 10.Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve a two-year License Agreement with AGS Aviation Services (FBO) and Air Elite Network.  This item was approved during the October 30, 2025, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting.

• Air Elite License Agreement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Air Elite License Agreement Augusta Aviation Commission _KAGS_1.1.2026 executed WFS.pdf (1.06 MB)
• 10.30.25 Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 11.Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve StandardAero Pavement Rehabilitation - Phase II Construction Administration/Construction Observation (CA/CO) Services fees, Work Authorization #20 to Mead and Hunt. This Work Authorization includes all work, services, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide Construction Administration/Construction Observation and Testing services at Augusta Regional Airport in the amount of $153,081.79 (RFQ 23-158).

• StandardAero Pavement Rehabilitation - Ph II CA.CO WA 20.pdf (0.06 MB)
• StandardAero CACO WA #20 Signed.pdf (0.53 MB)
• AGS Standard Aero Phase 2 - Ramp Rehab 10-02-25.pdf (0.44 MB)
• Proposal - AGS Standard Aero Ph II QA.pdf (0.33 MB)
• 2025-09-19 AGS - Standard Aero - Attachment A.pdf (0.15 MB)
• 2025-0~1.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 10.30.25 Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 12.Motion to approve extension of State Lobbying and Legislative Representation Services agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for one year, through December 31, 2026 (awarded under RFP #25-300).

• 11.18.25 State Lobbyist - Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2025 Holland and Knight Contract Fully Executed.pdf (2.54 MB)
• Post 2025 Legislative Recap.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Holland & Knight Extension Agreement Augusta - 2026.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 13.Motion to approve the purchase of one non-CDL crane truck ITB 25-204, at a total cost of $241,677 from Tom Graddy Enterprises of Beech Island, SC for the Augusta Utilities Department.

• Municode Bid 25-204 Utilities (002).pdf (0.06 MB)
• 24-204 Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 25-204_TAB.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 25-204 Department Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 25-204_Plan Holders.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 14.Motion to approve the purchase of one hydraulic crane trucks, ITB 25-232, at a total cost of $155,445.52 from Akins Ford, LLC of Winder, GA for the Utilities Department.

• Municode Bid 25-232.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 25-232 Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 25-232 Bid Tab.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 25-232 Department Recommendation of Award - 20252026 Truck with Hydraulic Crane.pdf (0.17 MB)
• 25-232 Planholders.pdf (0.12 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 15.Approve Supplement funding (Task Order 2) for Preliminary Engineering Initial Concept Phase (PE-Phase1B) of the Design Consultant Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH) in the amount of $199,350 for the RC ITS Master Plan Improvements–Part II Projects. AE/ RFQ 24-218 (25ENG156)

• 11.18.25 ITS Part II (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2025-10-23 RC ITS Master Plan Implementation_KH Task Order 2.pdf (0.21 MB)
• SA1-ITS MASTER PLAN 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 16.Approve supplemental funding (SA3) for Pavement System Assessment and Preventive Maintenance Solutions for Augusta Roadway Infrastructure Project to IMS Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) in the amount of $53,009.60. AE/ RFQ 21-242 (22ENG166)

• 11.18.25 Pavement Management System SA 3.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SA3 IMS 10.29.2025.pdf (0.02 MB)
• IMS Pavement Assessment_21-242-TO Proposal.pdf (2.19 MB)

• 17.Approve the restriping for 68 streets (listed in cost proposal) within Richmond County with Thermoplastic Striping using sole source procurement.  Approve funds in the amount of $579,850.00. / AE

• 11.18.25 Restriping Various Roads (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Sole Source - Peek Paving .pdf (0.36 MB)

• 18.Motion to approve Supplemental   Construction Agreement No.1 with the Georgia Department of Transportation   (GDOT) for R C Daniel Pkwy @ Wheeler Road Intersection Improvements Project   (PI #0012866). Also authorize Augusta Mayor and Clerk of Commission to   execute Construction Agreement and its associated documents (electronic and   hard copy). /AE

• 2025.09.03_0012866 Richmond CST SA #1_for Local Execution_Oct2025.pdf (1.03 MB)
• 11.18.25 RC Daniel SCA1.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 19.Approve Roadway Lighting Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) in Conjunction with SR 383 / Jimmie Dyess Parkway from Wrightsboro Rd. to approx. 1150ft South of Powell Rd Roadway Lighting Project Also authorize Augusta Mayor and Clerk of Commission to execute Construction Agreement and its associated documents (electronic and hard copy). /AE

• Lighting Agreement @ SR 383-Permit U-245-006088-2, GPC, Richmond Co. Brd of Comm., Richmond Co.pdf (0.68 MB)
• 11.18.25 Jimmie Dyess Street Lighting.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 20.Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering (AE) to submit, accept and receive Georgia Department of Transpiration (GDOT) Financial Assistance from GDOT FY2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (FY2026 LMIG) for Road Improvements & maintenance projects (Listed under Financial Impact Section). Also authorize Augusta Mayor to sign Cover Letter & GDOT E-Verify affidavit and other relevant documents. /AE

• GDOT 2026LMIG Letter.pdf (0.54 MB)
• 11.18.25 Fy2026 LMIG.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 21.Installation of Underground Power Service at Corporate Park for New Sewage Lift Station via Sole Source Procurement.

• Jefferson Energy - Corporate Park.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Jefferson Electric Sole Source.pdf (0.41 MB)

• 22.Approve Award of Bid #25-193A for the construction of the Highland Avenue Water Treatment Plant’s Filter Modification Phase 2 to Rehab Construction Company, Inc.

• 25-193A_Draft Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 25-193A Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.17 MB)
• 25-193A_TAB.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 25-193A_Director's Justification Memo.pdf (0.17 MB)
• 25-193 Planholders List.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 23.Motion to approve authorization of a grant agreement and funding acceptance under the ECSDC Grant Program between GEFA and Augusta, Georgia for the preliminary study and design services as it relates to evaluation of the presence of PFAS in the groundwater system of Augusta. 

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• WIIN_ACH Transfer.pdf (0.15 MB)
• WIIN_Recipient Affadavit.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WIIN_Signature Card.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WIIN_Recipient Execution Checklist.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WIIN_W-9 Tax Form.pdf (0.69 MB)
• WIIN_GEFA Proj Performance.pdf (0.20 MB)
• WIIN_Agreement.pdf (1.64 MB)

• 24.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of the property for right of way and permanent construction easement (Parcel 034-4-088-03-0) 2101 Walton Way (project parcel 6).

• Agenda Item - Parcel 6 - 2101 Walton Way.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 25.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of the property for right of way and permanent construction easement (Parcel 034-4-088-03-0) 2101 Walton Way (project parcel 8).

• Agenda Item - Parcel 8 - 2101 Walton Way.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 26.Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire a portion of the property for right of way and temporary construction easement (Parcel 058-2-082-00-0) 1512 Fifteenth Street (project parcel 1)

• Agenda Item - Parcel 1 (1512 15th St).pdf (0.19 MB)

• 27.Receive as information the emergency rental of portable Generators for 1 month for Storms and Ft. Gordon Power Outage.

• Herc Rental of Generators Emergency Procurement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Herc Rental - Emergency.pdf (0.43 MB)

FINANCE

• 28.Approve budget adjustments and authorize transfer of funds to departments that had grant funding withheld by the US Treasury.

• Grant funding reimbursement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Treasury offset schedule.pdf (0.11 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 29.Motion to accept a bid from Hard Times Products LLC in the amount of $376,246.00 for the purchase of light fixtures and accessories for the Charles B. Webster Detention Center (CBWDC) – ITB 25-242

• Motion to Accept Bid 25-242 for Light Fixtures and Accessories at the CBWDC.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Official Tab Sheet.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 25-242 Award recommendation (Light Fixtures and Accessories).pdf (0.22 MB)
• 25-242 Planholders.pdf (0.10 MB)

• 30.Have RCCI report the total for the Inmate Mobile Units to construct the new RCCI Facility. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) (Deferred from the November 4, 2025 Commission Meeting)

• Coversheet_ Inmate Mobile Units_ 11.4.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25103017400.pdf (0.68 MB)

ADMINISTRATOR

• 31.Motion to approve the adoption of the FY2026 Budget in accordance with the 2026 Budget Planning Calendar approved June 3, 2025.

• 2026 Budget Adoption Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026 Budget Planning Calendar -Final.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Budget Resolution for FY26.pdf (0.08 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Coversheet_ affidavit 11.18.25.pdf (0.06 MB)