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

INVOCATION

• Reverend Marc Trimm, Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer

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

PRESENTATION(S)

• A.Military Veterans presentation/recognition for Greater Augusta Veterans Day at the State Capitol. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark)

• Coversheet_ Military Veterans 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• B.RCSS Trustee Samantha Valentine recognition of the National Parent Leadership Month. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) 

• Coversheet_ Valentine 2.17.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-17-02 Proclamation Parent Leadership Month.pdf (0.56 MB)
• 2026 -17-02 Parent Leadership Month- Commission Presentation Guide.pdf (0.08 MB)

• C.Ms. Patricia Hicks regarding the rancid smell in south Augusta as well as the pollution in the area of my home.

• Coversheet_ Hicks 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-03-03 Pat Hicks Agenda Item Request Form.pdf (0.09 MB)

• D.Mr. William Fennoy regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/closing of the Landfill.

• Coversheet_ Fennoy 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26022016300.pdf (0.31 MB)

• E.Mr. Michael Hollis regarding Pickleball Courts in West Augusta.

• Coversheet_ Hollis_ 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26022716280.pdf (0.29 MB)

• F.Emory Andrews Fivensh regarding relocating the Confederate Memorial to the Augusta History Museum on 5th Street.

• Coversheet_ Fivensh_ 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26030210420.pdf (0.31 MB)

• G.Minister Dante Barley inadequate bus services and the need for two additional buses per route..

• Coversheet_ Barley_ 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Barley_ Agenda Item Request_ 3.3.26.pdf (0.30 MB)

• H.Ms. Maria Marshall regarding Health and Environmental Impacts of the QTS Data Center on Nearby Residential Communities.

• Coversheet_ Marshall 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-03-03 Comm. Mtg. Agenda Item Request Form.pdf (0.09 MB)

• I.Ms. Zakiya Mabery - Public Process and Governance Considerations.

• Coversheet_ Mabery_ 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-03-03 Zakiya Mabury Agenda Item Rqt..pdf (0.09 MB)

• J.Mr. Brian Green- Accountability and accessibility of our county commissioners in particular districts 1 & 9.

• Coversheet_ Green 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-21)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Motion to approve A.N. 26-13 – Existing Location, New   Ownership: Marilyn Hollins is the applicant for Patio Bar & Grill, requesting   consumption on premise liquor, beer, wine and Sunday sales, located at 2417 Milledgeville Road, Augusta GA 30904. District 2, Super District 9. (Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors)

• Patio Bar & Grill Municode Cover Sheet.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Patio Staff Report.pdf (0.16 MB)
• App patio Bar & Grill.pdf (0.23 MB)

• 2.Motion to approve M.N. 26-01: A request by Jianhua Wei for   Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with GA Comfort   Therapeutic Massage located at 1944 Walton Way Ste B Augusta GA30904.   District 1, Super District 9. (Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors)

• GA comfort massage municode.pdf (0.14 MB)
• GA comfort massage staff.pdf (0.16 MB)
• app ga comfort therap massage.pdf (0.19 MB)

• 3.Motion to approve M.N 26-02: A request by Sabrina Carter for Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with Blue Lotus Beauty Health Wellness LLC located at 2516 Wrightsboro Road Augusta GA30904. District 2, Super District 9.(Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors)

• Blue lotus municode.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Blue Lotus staff.pdf (0.22 MB)
• app blue lotus.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 4.Motion to approve M.N 26-03: A request by Carrie Fuller for Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with Blue Bird Body Work located at 270 Bobby Jones Expressway Ste 158 Unit 20, Augusta GA 30907. District 7, Super District 10.(Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors)

• Blue Bird Body Work municode.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Blue Bird Body Work staff.pdf (0.17 MB)
• app blue bird body work.pdf (0.21 MB)

• 5.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve Recommendation of Award (ROA) & Construction Contract to Reeves Construction for $1,161,425.95 for Rehabilitation of Existing Long-Term Parking Lot “A” Phase I.  This item was approved during the January 29, 2026, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting. (ITB 25-234).  (Approved by Public Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 01.29.26 ROA & Const Contract to Reeves for Long-Term A (6).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid2.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 25-234_TAB.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Eligible Memo - Reeves Construction Company.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Recommendation of Award - Long Term Lot A - Reeves - 2026.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Long Term Lot A Contract - use this one.pdf (0.08 MB)
• 01.29.26 Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.33 MB)
• 25-234 planholders.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 6.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve the purchase and outfitting amenities of a 2026 F-150 for the Richmond County Marshal’s Office - Airport Division, in the amount of $57,892.32. This item was approved during the January 29, 2026, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 01.29.26 Vehicle Purchase for Marshal's Office - Airport Division.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AUGUSTA PPV ADMIN F150.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 2026 F150 Responder with aluminum wheels.pdf (0.14 MB)
• 01.29.26 Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.33 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 7.Motion to approve one with the understanding that the director and the department that's requesting the vehicles clarify and validate with the administrator the need to change out the second vehicle. The purchase of one Dodge Durango Pursuit and one Chevrolet Tahoe at a total cost of $115,309 for the Richmond County Marshals Office. (SWC LOI). (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026).

• Municode_Marshal2026.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Lettr of Intent Akins Ford 2-6-26.pdf (0.31 MB)
• Letter of Intent Hardy 2-6-26.pdf (1.01 MB)
• Justification Email.pdf (1.07 MB)

• 8.Motion to refer to the law department do a review of the Commissions' Rules of Procedure to see if there are items needing to be updated. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Slendak_ Admin Services 2.24.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 9.Motion to approve Engineering Workforce Upward Mobility. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026-24-02-AE Workforce Hiring Retention-Positons Upward Mobility Plan.pdf (2.45 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 10.Motion to determine that portion of Montgomery Street as shown on the attached plat as Tract “D” and consisting of approximately .07 acre, has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removed from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, and a public hearing shall be held regarding the issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. 32 -7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• Coversheet Montgomery.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Plat and GIS visual.pdf (0.21 MB)

• 11.Motion to approve Approve entering into Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for Traffic Signal Operations Program (SigOps) Coordination. Also, authorize Augusta Mayor and Clerk of Commission to execute IGA and its associated documents (electronic and hard copy). /AE. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026.02.11 GDOT IGA - SigOps Coordination Program.pdf (0.06 MB)
• IGA_GDOT & Augusta _SigOps_6.12.25.pdf (0.64 MB)

• 12.Motion to approve Construction Contract supplement (SA1) to Reeves Construction in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for subsurface utilities conflicts & unsuitable material improvements construction for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Greene Street Improvements Project. Also, approve recapture $440,072.00 from SPLOST IV (as listed under Financial Impact Section of this Agenda) and reallocate to Greene Street Project to cover utilities conflict construction partial cost. AE/ RFP 22-294(Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026.02.11 Greene St SA1.pdf (0.06 MB)
• memo Procurement-Greene St_Utilities Conflicts-CO Supplement.pdf (0.32 MB)

• 13.Motion to approve and award Construction Contract to The Reeves Construction Company in the amount $1,824,495.70 for Jones Alley Improvement project.  Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts, proper bonds, and contract associated documents. AE/ Bid 26-128. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026.02.12 Jones Alley Improvements.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-128_TAB.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 26-128_Jones Alley Improvements-Memo Bid Awrd & Bid.pdf (0.44 MB)
• 26-128 Planholders.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Jone Alley Improvements-Grant Budget Summary.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 14.Motion to approve and award Construction Contract to The Reeves Construction Company in the amount Not to Exceed $1,283,740.00 for roads repair related to Hurricane Helene storm damage project.  Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts, proper bonds, and contract associated documents. AE/ Bid 26-138. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026.02.12 Road Repair Related to Hurricane Helene.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Invitation to Bid.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-138 Official Tab Sheet.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 26-138 Department Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 26-138 Planholders.pdf (0.16 MB)
• 26-138_Bid-Reeves.pdf (11.89 MB)

• 15.Motion to approve contracting with Alfred Benesch & Company, Inc. (Benesch) to provide engineering services for Utilities Department’s Cyber CoE Campus Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 2 North Trunk project. (RFQ 24-132). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• Cyber CoE Campus San Sewer Phase 2 North Trunk - Agenda Item (2).pdf (0.06 MB)
• Cyber CoE Campus San Sewer Phase 2 North Trunk - Benesch Proposal.pdf (1.48 MB)
• Cyber CoE Campus San Sewer Phase 2 North Trunk - Map.pdf (0.91 MB)

• 16.Motion to approve supplemental funding in the amount of $202,250.00  for Cavanaugh & Associates to perform a 2026 Program Review and Analysis of the Utilities Department’s Water Loss Program (22AUA120). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026)

• AUD 2026 Water Loss Program Review - Agenda Item (1).pdf (0.06 MB)
• AUD 2026 Water Loss Program Review - Proposal.pdf (0.22 MB)
• AUD 2026 Water Loss Program Review - PO.pdf (0.08 MB)

FINANCE

• 17.Motion to approve Augusta Commercial Property Insurance coverage for 2026 offered through Affiliated FM, current carrier, for a premium of $1,057,191 for full blanket coverage and limited flood coverage in flood prone areas. (Approved by Finance Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026 Property Insurance Coverage Finance Committee.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Property Renewal 2026.DOC.pdf (2.37 MB)

• 18.Motion to approve renewal of Augusta POL/EPL Insurance with Premium Quote for 2026 – 2027 POL/EPL coverage with MarshMcLennan Agency, current broker, through insurance carrier RSUI for a premium of $68,070.  (Approved by Finance Committee February 24, 2026)

• 2026 Public Officials Liability Renewal Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Public Officials Liability Renewal 2026 DOC.pdf (1.29 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 19.Motion to approve Basic Design Services fees from the approved $883,875.00 to $1,151,175 – an increase of $267,300.00 for the renovation of Craig -Houghton to the Juvenile Justice Center. 23CSA006 . (Approve by Public Safety Committee February 24, 2026)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28 (27).pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-2-12 ADD SERVICE FEE PROPOSAL-R1.pdf (0.56 MB)

• 20.Motion to approve and adopt the Augusta Fire Department Three-Year Strategic Plan for 2026–2029. (Approved by Public Safety Committee February 24, 2026)

• Cover Sheet Augusta Fire Department Strategic Plan Approval and Adoption.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Strategic Plan Final 2026.pdf (2.79 MB)
• SKM_C650i26022614370.pdf (1.51 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 21.Motion to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Commission Meeting.

• Coversheet_ Minutes 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

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

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 22-28)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 22.Approve the contract with BluLynx Solutions, for professional services to support the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), at $8,750 per month, contingent upon legal review and subject to any minor revisions deemed necessary by counsel. 

• 03.03.26 BluLynx Contract Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• BluLynx Solutions Emergency Procurement Memo.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 23.Discuss Marshal Office's vehicle request. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson) 

• Coversheet_ Johnson 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 24.Detail discussion by Dr. Malik and Coastal regarding what charges and fees residents should expect to pay for service in according to the waste hauling bid. (Requested by Commissioner Lonnie Wimberly)

• Coversheet_ Wimberly 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 25.Mr. Chris Fisher/Mr. Travis Hitchcock- Coastal Waste and Recycling with an update on the progress in the recycling program sign-up. (Deferred from the November 25, 2025 meeting)

• Coversheet_ Coastal_ Engineering Services 11.25.25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i25112110560.pdf (0.23 MB)

• 26.Receive as Information Broad Street Improvements Project- Business Corridor Outside Lanes & Adjacent Area Construction sequence Update with respect to Completing roadway primary Improvements within this corridor by end of 2026. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark)

• Coversheet_ Clark 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 27.Presentation from Coastal Waste and Recycling regarding their services provided to the citizens of ARC. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark)

• Coversheet_ Clark_ Coastal 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Coversheet_ Affidavit 3.3.26.pdf (0.06 MB)