Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Reverend Tony Christie, Pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.August 2026 Years of Service Recipients: 5–20 YOS Recipients and 25-50 YOS Recipients

• Coversheet_ Years of Service_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• August 25-50 YOS Recipients Memo_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.15 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• B.Ms. Moniqua Acosta-persistent nuisance and maintenance conditions at a property adjacent to my commercial property.

• Coversheet_ Acosta 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-15-09 Moniqua Acosta Rqt. To Appear.pdf (0.10 MB)

• C.Ms. Amanda Cruz- Mandatory Green Infrastructure for Data Centers – additional development code to consider in the data center ordinance.

• Coversheet_ Cruz 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-15-09 A.Cruz_Comm. AgendaRqt..pdf (1.60 MB)

• D.Ms. Lisa Lovestone-Gifford-Lack of Governmental Oversight in Richmond County.

• Coversheet_ Gifford_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-15-09 Lisa Lovestone-Gifford Agenda Item Rqt,.pdf (0.10 MB)

• E.Ms. Zakiya Mabery- C-CAPE regarding review of latest Data Center Ordinance; Resident Protections, Accountability and request for a 150-day moratorium extension.

• Coversheet_ delegation_ CAPE_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26091013201.pdf (0.21 MB)

• F.Lakeland Barnes- history of SPLOST and the intentions of SPLOST 9. (Lack quorum deferred from Finance Committee Mtg. Sept. 9, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Barnes 9.8.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-08-09 Lakeland Barnes Agenda Item Rqt. Form.pdf (0.09 MB)

• G.Mr. Ben Hasan regarding item (#2 ASC)  25CSA279 for Building Automation Service and Mechanical Change Order in the amount of $584,074.42 by Trane Company; and Change Order 25CSA201 Exhibit G Annual Service Agreement in amount $317,010.31 by Trane Company.

• Coversheet_ Hasan_ delegation_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26091012170.pdf (0.13 MB)

• H.Dr. Gayla Spooner Keesee regarding procedural compliance before final adoption.

• Coversheet_ Keesee_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26091013202.pdf (0.19 MB)

• I.C-CAPE-Center for Community Awareness & Public Engagement’s (C-CAPE) Review of the Latest Draft Data Center Ordinance: Resident Protections, Accountability and the Request for a 150-Day Moratorium Extension.

• SKM_C650i26091016430.pdf (0.22 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-24)

PLANNING

• 1.Z-26-14 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Bill Corder with Bluewater Engineering Services on behalf of J-Mar Builders & Services, Inc. requesting a rezoning from zones B-1 (Neighborhood-Business), B-2 (General Business), and LI (Light Industrial) to zone LI (Light Industrial) to establish a contracting business and laydown yard affecting properties containing approximately 0.66 acres located at 1730 Broad Street, 212 Frank Street, and 225 Deans Lane. Tax Map #s 035-2-151-01-0, 035-2-153-00-0, 035-2-158-00-0. District 1 (Commissioner: Jordan Johnson).

• Z-26-14.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-26-14.pdf (1.14 MB)

• 2.SE-26-14 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Hull Barrett, PC, on behalf of PSH Augusta Downtown, LLC, requesting a rezoning from zones HI (Heavy Industrial) and LI (Light Industrial) to zone B-2 (General Business) to develop an extended-stay hotel, affecting properties containing approximately 2.3 acres located at 1310 and 1310 A Walker Street. Tax Map #’s 046-2-087-00-0 & 046-2-086-00-0. District 1

• SE-26-14.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-26-14.pdf (1.24 MB)

• 3.SE-26-13 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to DENY a petition by Madhusudhan Kothakapu with Apex Liquors LLC, on behalf of On Track New LLC, requesting a special exception per Section 21-2(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a liquor store affecting property containing approximately 2.03 acres located at 4505 Windsor Spring Road. Tax Map # 194-0-001-06-0. Zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business). District 8 (Commissioner Brandon Garrett).

• SE-26-13.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-26-13.pdf (0.88 MB)

• 4.SE-26-17 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Ira Brown with Harmoni Towers Gateway LLC, on behalf of Vincent McClain, requesting a special exception per Section 28-A-5(A) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a telecommunications facility, affecting property containing approximately 2 acres located at 3421 Milledgeville Road. Tax Map # 069-1-011-00-0. Zoned LI (Light Industrial). District 2 (Commissioner Stacy Pulliam).

• SE-26-17.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-26-17.pdf (1.25 MB)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 5.Motion to approve the Daniel Field Airport FY2027 Tentative Allocation of $2,033,632 FAA & State (GDOT) funding and approve Mayor Johnson signing the acceptance letter of this tentative allocation. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• DNL Cover letter for municode agenda item - FY27 TA.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Reimbursement Request to GDOT for Land Purchased .pdf (1.52 MB)
• DNL FY2027 TA letter from GDOT.pdf (1.17 MB)
• DNL PR000650 New Grant Proposal.pdf (0.76 MB)

• 6.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) Aviation Commission has approved the purchase of two (2) Ford E-350 StarCraft Buses from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles for Airport Shuttle Service utilizing the Georgia State Contract.  Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission 08/27/2026.  The Augusta Regional Airport request the approval of the Augusta Commission for the purchase in the amount of $227,800.00.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Buses for Shuttle Service Airport F.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Shuttle Bus Back up Info.pdf (2.25 MB)
• 08.27.26 Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 7.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - Approve Amendment #1 to Work Authorization #11 for Mead & Hunt to provide additional Construction Administration and Construction Observation (CA/CO) services for the Terminal Checkpoint Modernization Project (Bid #25-BFA049) in the amount of $429,950.00.  Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission 08/27/2026.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• CACO for Checkpoint Amend #1 to WA #11.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 260714 AGS Terminal Checkpoint Modernization CACO Proposal Mod 1-A.pdf (0.26 MB)
• 20260824 AGS Checkpoint CACO WA11 Mod 1.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 08.27.26 Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 8.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - Approve Drainage Ditch Enclosure – Ph II (IFB #250150) Change Order #1 – Final Balancing to Reeves Construction Company in the amount of ($276,616.10).  Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission 08/27/2026. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Ditch Enclosure Ph II - CO #1 - Reeves.pdf (0.06 MB)
• CCO - #2 Final -ejs.pdf (0.12 MB)
• 08.27.26 Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 9.Motion to approve the Sec. 5307/5339 Augusta Transit grant application between the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Augusta, Georgia.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Transit Cover.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Multi-Source 5307_5339 Capital and Operating Assistance.pdf (1.72 MB)
• PR000527.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 10.Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) - Approve the First Amendment to the Delta Air Lines Lease Agreement. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission 08/27/2026.. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2026)

• DL Lease Amendment.pdf (0.06 MB)
• DL signed 1st amend 2026.pdf (0.29 MB)
• 08.27.26 Aviation Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 11.Motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia for July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2026)

• 08.27.26__Agenda Coversheet - Rural 5311 FY2028 Grant.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Part 05_FY2028 Grant Application Part C Authorizing Resolution.pdf (0.25 MB)
• FY2028_5311_Proposed_Budget.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 12.Motion to approve A.N. 26-39 –New Location: Retail Package Beer and Wine. Michael B. Corley Jr. is the applicant for Gregory M Parker Inc, to be used in connection with 2311 Windsor Spring Rd, Augusta GA 30906.District 5, Super District 9.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• PARKERS- municode.pdf (0.14 MB)
• PARKERS- Staff Report (1).pdf (0.12 MB)
• APPLICATION_A.N.26-39 PARKERS.pdf (2.51 MB)

• 13.Motion to approve A.N. 26-40 –Existing Location, New Ownership: Retail Package Beer and Wine. Geoff Franqui is the applicant for 8th Street Family LLC, to be used in connection with 307 Eighth Street, Augusta GA 30901. District 1, Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• 8th st family - MUNICODE (1).pdf (0.14 MB)
• 8th st family staff report.pdf (0.15 MB)
• APPLICATION_A.N 26-40.pdf (2.23 MB)

• 14.Motion to approve and execute the FY 2027 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Annual Safe and Accessible Transportation Options/Complete Streets Funding Contract from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2026)

• Item Agenda Cover.pdf (0.06 MB)
• PR000635.pdf (0.09 MB)
• ARTS FY 27 Y410 .pdf (2.75 MB)
• FY 27 Y410 numbers.pdf (0.37 MB)

• 15.Motion to approve and execute the FY 2027 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Annual PL Funding Contract from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). (Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Item Agenda Cover.pdf (0.06 MB)
• PR000636.pdf (0.09 MB)
• FY 27 PL numbers.pdf (0.37 MB)
• ARTS FY 27 PL with UPWP.pdf (14.27 MB)

• 16.Motion to approve the annual application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for Section 5303 funds in FY 2028. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Coversheet_ 5303_ 9.8.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• FY 28 5303 Grant Application - COMPLETE 08162026.pdf (2.39 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 17.Motion to approve the sole source procurement from Johnson, Laschober & Associates P.C. (JLA) for architectural services resulting from the Midwest Maintenance marble structure assessment contract at the Municipal Building in the amount of $120,000.00. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Agenda - Sole Source Municipal Building Marble Slab & Roof Project.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Sole Source Justification (6).pdf (0.46 MB)

• 18.Motion to approve the request for the change order to 25CSA279 for the Building Automation Service and Mechanical Service Agreements – Year 2 in the total amount of $584,074.42 by Trane Company. In addition, approve the request for the change order to 25CSA201 for the Exhibit G Annual Service Agreement – Year 2 in the total amount of $317,010.31 by Trane Company. Approved by Administrative Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• Agenda - TRANE BAS Mechanical Service Agreement Year 2.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 5.20.25 Commission Approval.pdf (0.29 MB)
• ARC 5YR BAS Agreement Signed.pdf (13.51 MB)
• ARC 5YR Mechanical Agreement Signed.pdf (29.75 MB)
• PACT-EX G Performance Period Services.pdf (0.40 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve the award RFP Item #26-139, Old Government House Mold Remediation in the amount of $110,227.48 to ACC Restoration, LLC.

• Bid 26-139 Old Government House Mold Remediation (2).pdf (0.06 MB)
• 26-139 Advertisemen;t to Paper.pdf (0.04 MB)
• 26-139_TAB.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 26-139 Cummulative Evaluation Sheet.pdf (0.30 MB)
• 26-139 Department Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Fee Proposal-ACC.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 26-139 Mandatory Pre-Proposal Sign-In.pdf (0.24 MB)
• 26-139 Mandatory Site Visit.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 26-139 Planholders.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FYI Process Reguarding RFP updated 5-3-21 - Attachment 4.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 20.Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department’s (HCD's) request to continue to partner with Augusta/CSRA Habitat for Humanity to provide affordable housing to families that reside in the Augusta, Georgia-Richmond County area.  To continue support the construction and development of one (1) single family units to be sold to low-income homebuyers. Approved by Administrative Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• HabitatHumanity.1912FnwickStreet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 1912FenwickStreet(Habitat).pdf (0.06 MB)

• 21.Motion to approve the amendment of 2020 HOPWA Agreements for Antioch Ministries and Promise Land CDC to prevent the recapture of funding.  Funding has been earmarked by HUD as HOPWA Expiring Funds for FY2020 and is scheduled to be recaptured on September 30, 2026. Approved by Administrative Services Committee September 9, 2026)

• FY2020HOPWAExpiringFunds.pdf (0.07 MB)
• PLCDCAmendFY2020.pdf (0.03 MB)
• AMI.AmendFY2020.pdf (0.03 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 22.Motion to approve Annual Contract with Georgia Department of Corrections. (Approved by Public Safety Committee September 8, 2026)

• RCCI - Agenda Item Cover.pdf (0.20 MB)
• RCCI Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf (0.34 MB)

• 23.Motion to approve Solicitor General Omeeka Loggins-requesting reinstatement of 2026 budget cut funds due to risk of office closure.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 8, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Solicitor 9.8.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Agenda Item documents_ Solicitor 9.15.26.pdf (0.28 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 24.Motion to approve the minutes of the September 1, 2026, Commission meeting.

• Coversheet_ Minutes_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

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

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 25-37)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 25.To discuss the deplorable condition of Appleby Library. (Requested by Commissioner Catherine Rice)

• Coversheet_ Rice_ Appleby Library 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 26.ZA-R-262 –Approval of the Proposed Data Center Ordinance to provide clear regulatory standards for future data center development.

  Establish zoning regulations governing the location, review procedures, design standards, operational requirements, infrastructure coordination, environmental protections, and abandonment requirements for Data Centers (DCs) and High-Density Computing Facilities (HDCFs) within Augusta-Richmond County.

• Coversheet_ Data Centers_ 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2026-09-09 Admin. Allen Final Draft Proposed Data Center Ordinance_9.8_lc.pdf (1.05 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 27.Motion to approve entering into Construction Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for Greene Street-Part2 (13th St. to 5th St.) Improvements Project (PI #0021263). Also, authorize Augusta Mayor to execute Project Specific Construction Agreement and its associated documents (electronic and hard copy). /AE (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026) )

• 08.27.26 GDOT Construction Agreement Greene.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Example GDOT CST Agreement.pdf (0.68 MB)

• 28.Motion to approve the award of “Solid Waste and Recycling Front Load Services” Contract to Georgia Waste System, LLC. (GWS) subject to receipt of signed contract and associated documents. The Contract is for five years with renewal option of two additional two years terms. AE/26-196. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• 08.27.26 Frontload Services.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 26-196 Newspaper Advertisement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 26-196_TAB.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 26-196 cumm.pdf (0.31 MB)
• 26-196_Front Load Waste C&H _AE-Awad Final Recom.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 26-196_GWS Fee Proposal.pdf (0.18 MB)
• 26-196_Planholders.pdf (0.88 MB)
• FYI Process Reguarding RFP updated 5-3-21 - Attachment 4.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 29.Motion to approve Amendment 14 for capital improvements at the J. B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated budget amendments. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• 1_Amendment_14_Agenda_Item_for_9.8.2026_wb_25Aug26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2_AMENDMENT_NO_14_Augusta_2026_Final_13Apr26.pdf (0.43 MB)

• 30.Receive update on the J. B. Messerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)
   

• JB Messerly Update Agenda Item for 9.8.2026.pdf (0.06 MB)
• JB_Messerly_Presentation_combined_29Aug26_1200.pdf (1.22 MB)

• 31.Motion to approve additional fees in the amount of $407,255.00 to ISM Engineering for engineering services supporting project management, rainfall, and on-call engineering. ISM is a Prequalified Engineering Consultant (RFQ24-132) (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• AUD_ISM Agenda Item 9.8.2026 (3).pdf (0.06 MB)
• ISM_2026_AUD_Projects_Proposal_Fee.pdf (1.38 MB)
• 24-132 Roster .pdf (0.03 MB)

• 32.Motion to approve funding in the amount of $150,000 from vegetation management 2026 allocation to ensure continuity of county-wide right of way trees maintenance and removal services. /AE. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• 2026.08.13 Tree Maintenance & Removal.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Fallen tree.pdf (0.72 MB)

• 33.Mr. Richard E Jones- uneven manway covers and work order cancellations. (Deferred from the August 25, 2026 committee meeting.(Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• Coversheet_ Jones_ 8.25.26.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C650i26082007390.pdf (0.92 MB)

FINANCE

• 34.Motion to approve Planning and Development in coordination with Augusta Economic Development Authority (AEDA) request to apply for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Protect Planning Grant to advance resilience planning for the Mike Padgett Highway corridor, with Valencia Way as the priority major-employer arterial focus. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• Agenda Item Cover Letter Protect NOFO FY 27.pdf (0.06 MB)
• FY24-FY26_PROTECT_App_Template-Planning.pdf (0.32 MB)
• FY26 Protect-SF424A-V1.0.pdf (0.35 MB)
• FY24-FY26_PROTECT_App_Template-Planning (1).pdf (0.32 MB)
• FY26 Protect-SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf (0.32 MB)
• FY26 Protect-SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf (0.30 MB)
• Mike_Padgett_Highway_Corridor_FHWA_FY26_PROTECT_Concept_Paper.pdf (0.04 MB)
• FY26 Protect GG_LobbyingForm-V1-1.pdf (0.27 MB)

• 35.Discuss and approve employee contribution rates for the health benefits plan for FY 2027. (Lack Committee Quorum September 9, 2026)

• 09.08.26 Health Benefits Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Proposed 2027 Health Care Rates.pdf (0.39 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 36.Moton to approve the Probate Court's request for the replacement of the current filing carousels utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract with Kardex Remstar, LLC in the amount $290,468.50. Amount revised down to $243,774.85. (No recommendation from Public Safety Committee September 9, 2026)

• 2026-10-09 UPDATED Coversheet for Probate Court.pdf (0.11 MB)
• 655919 ARC Probate File Storage R1.pdf (3.59 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Coversheet_ affidavit 9.15.26.pdf (0.06 MB)