Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2026 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Reverend Melvin Ivey, Pastor, Greater St. John Baptist Church

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Congratulations!!!Tiesa Bussey, Finance Department as the 2025 November Employee of the Month.

• Coversheet_ Bussey 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-20-01 EOM 2025 Nov. Accolade-Tiesa Bussey.pdf (0.06 MB)

• B.Congratulations!!! Charles McJunkin, Richmond County Sheriff's Office as December 2025 Employee of the Month.

• Coversheet_ McJunkin_ 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-20-01 EOM - Dec. Accolade-Charles McJunkin.pdf (0.06 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• C.Mr. Michael Dixon- do we the people not deserve clean air, clean water and clean land to live on? How can you justify lying about the quality of life in our city?

• Coversheet_ Dixon_ 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-05-01- 1-20-26 Comm. Mtg. Michael Dixon Agenda Item Request Form.pdf (0.10 MB)

• D.Ms. Zakiya Mabrey regarding community impact to the Haynes Station Subdivision related to the proposed data center development.

• Coversheet_ Mabery 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• E.Mr. Charles Zabel regarding the Haynes Station Subdivision as it relates to the proposed data center development.

• Coversheet_ Zabel 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• F.Mrs. Nomi Stanton regarding Homeless Task Force Update(s). (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott) 

• Coversheet_ Stanton_ 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-21)

PLANNING

• 1.Z-26-01 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Sheila R. Butler, on behalf of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Augusta, requesting a rezoning from zone B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to zone B-2 (General Business) to establish a public event venue, affecting property containing approximately 8.26 acres located at 1755 Gordon Highway. Tax Map # 070-4-091-00-0

• Z-26-01).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-26-01.pdf (0.73 MB)

• 2.Z-26-02 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Jennifer Jones, on behalf of the Plunkett Family Revocable Living Trust, requesting a rezoning from zones R-1 (One-Family Residential) and R-1A (One-Family Residential) to zone B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to develop a private school campus, affecting property containing approximately 5.32 acres located at 3118 Skinner Mill Circle. Tax Map # 017-0-102-00-0. 

• Z-26-02.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-26-02.pdf (1.05 MB)

• 3.Z-26-03 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Piyush Patel, on behalf of Garrett H. Fulcher, II, requesting a rezoning from zones A (Agricultural) and LI (Light Industrial) to zone B-2 (General Business) to develop a retail complex with a drive-thru, affecting approximately 1.25 acres out of a 4.52 acre tract located at 3416, 3430, and 3438 Mike Padgett Highway. Tax Map #’s 134-1-069-01-0, 134-1-121-00-0, & 134-1-001-00-0.

• Z-26-03.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z--26-03.pdf (1.00 MB)

• 4.SE-26-01 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Highside Companies, on behalf of HR Commercial, LLC, requesting a special exception per Section 22-2(d) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to develop an extended stay hotel, affecting property containing approximately 3.76 acres located at 1060 Claussen Road. Tax Map # 012-0-014-07-0. Zoned B-2 (General Business).

• SE-26-01.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-26-01.pdf (1.64 MB)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 5.Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Agenda Coversheet - FY2026 TripSpark Trapeze Purchase.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Sole Source Justification (5).pdf (0.33 MB)
• TripSpark-HardwarePricing-Augusta-21myDriveMDTS-2025.12.15.pdf (0.54 MB)
• TripSpark-HardwarePricing-Augusta-APCs-21Vehicles-2025.12.15.pdf (0.53 MB)
• MDT+APC-Source Justification_Augusta-2025.11.06.pdf (0.18 MB)
• TripSpark-HardwarePricing-Augusta-7ADA-Rangers-2025.12.15.pdf (0.53 MB)

• 6.Motion to approve a resolution designating Sunday February 8, 2026 as the designated Sunday for bars to be open for Super Bowl Sunday. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• superbowl sunday agenda municode.pdf (0.13 MB)
• superbowl sunday agenda resolution.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 7.Motion to approve A.N. 26-01 Existing Location, New Ownership: Samarth Kaushal, applicant for Express Lotto LLC, requesting Retail Package Beer and Wine located at 2657 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta GA 30906. District 4, Super District 9 Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Express Lotto LLC Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Express Lotto LLC Staff Report.pdf (0.14 MB)
• application Express Lotto.pdf (2.31 MB)

• 8.Motion to approve A.N. 26-02 – Existing Location, New   Ownership: Samarth Kaushal is the   applicant for Sammy Food Mart LLC requesting Retail Package Beer, and Wine   located at 2749 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta GA 30906. District 5,   Super District 9. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Sammy Food Mart LLC Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Sammy Food Mart Staff Report.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Application Sammy Food Mart.pdf (1.78 MB)

• 9.Motion to approve A.N. 26-03 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Malay Patel applicant for Top Notch Liquor LLC, requesting Retail Package Liquor, Beer, and Wine located at 2751 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta GA 30906. District 5, Super District 9. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Top Notch Liquor Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Top Notch Liquor Staff Report.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Application Top Notch.pdf (1.71 MB)

• 10.Motion to approve A.N. 26-05 – New Location: Consumption   on Premises Liquor, Beer, Wine and Sunday Sales. Bradley Usry is the applicant   for Bradley’s BBQ LLC, located at 1209 Broad Street, Augusta GA 30901.   District 1, Super District 9. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Bradley BBQ LLC Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Bradley BBQ LLC Staff Report.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Application Bradleys BBQ.pdf (2.37 MB)

• 11.Motion to approve A.N. 26-06 – Existing Location: Consumption on Premises Beer and Wine. Jonathon Kautter is the applicant for Broad Axe Throwing LLC, located at 1025 Broad Street, Augusta GA 30901. District 1, Super District 9. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Broad Axe Throwing LLC Municode Coversheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Broad Axe Throwing Staff Report.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Application Broad Axe Throwing LLC.pdf (1.24 MB)

• 12.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Award Bid Item #25-265 – 6 Stall Towable Restroom Trailer to Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc.  This item was approved during the December 17, 2025, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting. Motion to approve the sole source upgrade purchase of hardware/software equipment for bus reporting data for ridership, and fare collections data. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Cover Page 6 Stall Towable Restroom Trailer to Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc..pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 25-265_TAB.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 25-265 Department Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 25-265_Plan Holders List.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 12.17.25 Special Called Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 13.Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Augusta, Georgia and The City Owned Cemeteries Citizens Committee for raising funds for special cemetery projects at Cedar Grove, Magnolia, and Westview Cemeteries. (Approved by Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• 01.13.25 Cemetery MOU Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Cemetery MOU.pdf (0.20 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 14.Motion to approve of the following annual bid item, as the estimated annual purchases for these items are expected to exceed $25,000.00. This request is in accordance with Sec. 1-10-58 of the Annual Contracts provision.

  Central Services Department: 26-006–Elevator Maintenance Services, Engineering and Environmental Services Department: 26-055 - Janitorial Services and/or Recycling Augusta Utilities Department: 26-066 – Warehouse Supplies.

  The recommendation for the award is for a one-year term with the option to extend for an additional four (4) one (1) year options upon mutual consent of both parties. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• COMMISSION ANNUAL BID 2024 Cover Sheet - Phase 3.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 2026 Annual Bid Item - Engineering and Environmental Svcs 26-055.pdf (0.16 MB)
• 2026 Annual Bid Item - Central Svcs 26-006.pdf (0.75 MB)
• 2026 Annual Bid Item - Utilties Dept 26-066.pdf (1.30 MB)
• 26-055 Cumulative Eval Sheet.pdf (0.19 MB)
• SKM_C650i26011411030.pdf (0.44 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 15.Motion to approve Award of Bid Item #26-131 for the construction of the Kroc Center Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main Rehabilitation Project to Quality Plus Services, Inc. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Kroc 1.13.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid Kroc Center.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-131_TAB.pdf (0.08 MB)
• 26-131 Task Order Contact List.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 26-131_Director's Justification Memo_ Kroc 1.13.26.pdf (0.12 MB)

FINANCE

• 16.Motion to approve qualifying fees for Election year 2026. (Approved by Finance Committee January 13, 2026)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (2).pdf (0.06 MB)
• qual fee 2026.pdf (0.06 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 17.Motion to accept the CACJ FY26 Enhancement and Innovation Grant awarded to the Augusta Judicial Circuit Family Treatment Court in the amount of $11,120 WITH A $1,962. (Approved by Public Safety Committee January 13, 2026)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (24) (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• PR000592 FY26 Enhancement and Innovation Grant (2).pdf (0.35 MB)
• Augusta-Richmond County Juvenile.pdf (0.03 MB)
• FY26 Enhancement and Innovation Award Letter - Richmond-Augusta JUV.pdf (0.12 MB)
• PR000592 - Juvenile Crt - FY26 Enhancement and Innovation Grant - Signed.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 18.Motion to approve the acceptance of FY 2022 Family Treatment Court Grant program award in the amount of $26,846.(Approved by Public Safety Committee January 13, 2026)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (25).pdf (0.06 MB)
• FTC-22-016 award announcement.pdf (0.05 MB)
• ftc-22-016 solicitation.pdf (0.45 MB)
• PR000589 - Juvenile Court (Family Treatment) - Signed.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve the acceptance of the SCIP Youth Gang Intervention Program grant award in the amount of $335,000. (Approved by Public Safety Committee January 13, 2026)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (26).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Award Letter 1.pdf (0.29 MB)
• SCIP SOLICITATION.pdf (0.41 MB)
• PR000607 - Juvenile Crt - SCIP Youth Grant - Signed.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 20.Motion to approve renaming the 3000 Block of Walden Drive to Jim Dent Way. (Approved by Public Safety Committee January 13, 2026)

• Item_Coversheet_RoadRenaming_WaldenDrToJimDentWay.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WaldenDr_JimDentWay_Map.pdf (0.63 MB)
• Petition to Rename Walden Drive-Executed.pdf (0.47 MB)
• Resolution_WaldenDr.pdf (0.01 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 21.Motion to approve the minutes of the January 6, 2026 Commission Meeting.

• Coversheet_ Minutes 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

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

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 22-32)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 22.Motion to reject the unsolicited proposal for the revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park (25-000). (No recommendation from Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• 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)

• 23.Receive updates from Augusta Law Department regarding Redwood, Inc.'s  safety and property improvements at the Bon Air and Richmond Summit Apartment Complexes. (Deferred from the Commission in its January 6, 2026 Commission meeting).

• Coversheet_ Johnson and Rice_ 1.6.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25123010420.pdf (0.64 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 24.A.N. 26-04 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Mukesh Mahantwar, Applicant for PM Spirits LLC, requesting Retail Package of Liquor, Beer, and Wine located at 2372 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta GA 30906. District 5, Super District 9 (No recommendation from Public Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• PM Spirits Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Application PM Spirits.pdf (0.20 MB)
• PM Spirits Staff Report.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 25.Discuss the application process including:

  1. Having NGO define, how their offering addresses a clearly defined measurable community need.

  2. Metrics for determining long-term, positive community impact and sustainable results;

  3. Require transparency and accountability in all financial disclosures and proposed uses of funds; and

  4. Utilize a competitive, data-driven evaluation process to ensure equitable and effective allocation of City resources.

   Applications will be reviewed and scored by a committee. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) (No recommendation from Administrative Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Pulliam_ NGOs_ 12.2.25.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 26.Address the concerns of the Fire Department employees and staff.  (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Coversheet_ Guilfoyle 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 27.Motion to approve providing Habitat for Humanity, an affiliate member of the GICH Housing Committee, a “Resolution of Support” from this local municipality. This Resolution is needed to allow them to submit an application to DCA's CHIP program to propose construction of new homes in the Turpin Hill neighborhood and/or other sites in Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam)

• Coversheet_ Pulliam 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-20-01 Resolution Of Support Habitat For Humanity Home Grant Application (1).pdf (0.04 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 28.Approve & Award RFP 25-241A-“On-Call Professional Services for Engineering and Field Design, small to Medium Scale Maintenance Task Design, Regulatory Periodic Inspection Compliance, Structural Inspection & Investigations, and Construction Miscellaneous Support” Services (CEI Services) Contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (KH), subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is for three years with renewal option of two additional years.  AE/25-241A (No recommendation from Engineering Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• 01.6.26 On-Call Professional CEI Services.pdf (0.06 MB)
• RFP Advertisement for Paper.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 25-241A_TAB.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 25-241A Cumulative Eval.pdf (0.19 MB)
• 25-241A_Department Recommendation of Award - OnCall Engineering Professional Services_AE-Awad Recom 10082025.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 25-241A Kimly Horn Fee Proposal.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 25-241A Plan Holders List.pdf (0.12 MB)
• FYI Process Reguarding RFP updated 5-3-21.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 29.Approve to   Supplement Construction Contract with Reeves Construction Co. in the amount   of $486,327.50 for cover additional cost of Resurfacing Eisenhower Drive.   AE/Bid 22-237. (No recommendation from Engineering Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• 01.6.26 Resurfacing Various Roads.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Eisenhower Rd Paving Memo-Procurement.pdf (0.35 MB)

• 30.Approve Incentive-based construction completion schedule for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Broad Street Improvements Project roadway segment between 13th Street and 7th Street. Critical milestone is substantially completion of roadway  for all improvements between this segment by November 2026 versus base schedule completion by April 2028. Also, approve early completion incentive not to exceed maximum amount of $2million if substantial completion achieved by or before the targeted date of November 2026. . AE/ RFQ 22-167. (No recommendation from Engineering Services Committee January 13, 2026)

• 01.6.26 Broad St Incentive-Based CST.pdf (0.06 MB)

FINANCE

• 31.Discuss Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) in May Election related to the Local Homestead Exemption- House Bill 581. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Coversheet_ FLOST_ Guilfoyle_ 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 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 1.20.26.pdf (0.06 MB)