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MINUTES OF MARCH 21, 2016
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
James M Adams, Jr., Councilmember
J Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
Kenneth J. McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of March 21, 2016, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Jones at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Per Section 30-4-80(e) notice of the
meeting by email was sent out to the current maintained "Agenda Mailout" list consisting of
news media outlets and individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the
meeting was also posted on the outside doors of the Municipal Center, the main bulletin
board of the Municipal Center located on the first floor, and the City of North Augusta
website.
Mayor Jones rendered the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Jones and Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter,
Dickert, McDowell, and McGhee.
Also in attendance were B. Todd Glover, City Administrator; Cammie T. Hayes, Director of
Finance; Richard L. Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; Scott L. Sterling,
Director of Planning and Development; John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Thomas
C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; James E. Sutton, Director of Public
Services; Diana H. Miller, Manager of Human Resources; and Donna B. Young, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular and study session meetings of March 7, 2016, were approved by
general consent.
ITEM 1. PERSONNEL: Claude Edwards, Retirement — Recognition of Service
to the City of North Augusta
On March 3, 2016, Claude Edwards, Public Safety Officer retired with the
City of North Augusta. Claude began his employment with the City of North
Augusta on February 20, 1991. Mayor Jones recognized and honored Claude
for his years of service to the City of North Augusta.
ITEM 2. PERSONNEL: City Recognition of Program Coordinator II, John
Felak
Mayor Jones recognized John Felak, Program Coordinator II with the North
Augusta Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Department, for being awarded the
Event Director of the Year for the 2015 Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee by the South
Carolina Festival & Event Association at their annual conference in January
at Myrtle Beach. The award recognizes excellence in event management.
Those nominated demonstrate leadership, competence, achievement, ethical
standards, and a strong commitment for the festival industry. John has been
with the department for 5 years and has a talent for being in charge of
festivals and special events. John serves as the lead man for the annual Jack-
0-Lantern Jubilee, the signature festival for the City of North Augusta. John
inherited this community festival in 2011 and has been in the driver's seat as
the City of North Augusta and per his City Administrator, Todd Glover,
made the decision to Go Big or Go Home. The annual festival has gone from
a one day community event that attracted approximately 5,000 to a state and
regional festival over 2 days that attracted over 20,000 this year.
ITEM 3. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Map
Amendment (Application RZM 16-001) — Ordinance,
Third and Final Reading
On motion by Councilmember McGhee, second by Councilmember Adams,
Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on third and final reading to
amend the Zoning Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by
rezoning ±0.51 acres of land located at 495 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Tax
Parcel Number 007-14-17-003, from PD, Planned Development, to R-7,
Small Lot Single-Family Residential.
Please see the minutes of March 21, 2016 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 4. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text
Amendment (Application RZT 16-001) — Remove from
Table
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember
McDowell, Council voted to remove the ordinance scheduled for first reading
to amend Article 3, Zoning Districts, related to the deletion of the Georgia
Avenue Overlay District, of the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter
18, of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances.
Voting for the ordinance to remove from the table were Mayor Jones and
Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, Dickert, McDowell, and McGhee.
Voting to not remove the ordinance from the table was Councilmember
Adams.
The motion to remove the item from the table passed with a 6 to 1 vote.
ITEM 5. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text
Amendment (Application RZT 16-001) — Ordinance, First
Reading
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember
McDowell, Council voted unanimously against the ordinance scheduled for
first reading to amend Article 3, Zoning Districts, related to the deletion of
the Georgia Avenue Overlay District, of the North Augusta Development
Code, Chapter 18, of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances.
The ordinance failed unanimously. Due to the failure on first reading, there
was no second reading.
The Failed ordinance text is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-06
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ZONING DISTRICTS, RELATED TO THE DELETION OF
THE GEORGIA AVENUE OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH
CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North
Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent
with the City's 2005 Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 29 of the South Carolina Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Development
Code for the purposes of technical clarification, error correction and to accommodate the
needs of the City's citizens, provided such amendments are consistent with the City's 2005
Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a February
18, 2016 public hearing, reviewed and considered amendments to Table 3-8 and Section
3.8.4, G, Georgia Avenue Overlay District, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North
Augusta Development Code to delete the Georgia Avenue Overlay District and a motion
was made to recommend said amendments to the City Council for approval. The motion
failed on a 0-6 vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING
DULY ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
L The North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of The City of North
Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Providing for New Zoning and
Land Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, is hereby amended and shall read as described in each of the
following sections. The section of the Code affected by each proposed
amendment is identified by the section number.
A. Line 1 of Table 3-8, Corridor Districts Established, is deleted in its entirety.
B. Section 3.8.4, G, Georgia Avenue Overlay District, is deleted in its entirety.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the
extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on
third reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF , 2016.
ITEM 6. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text
Amendment (Application RZT 16-003) — Ordinances
Second Reading
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council considered an ordinance on second reading to amend Section 3.8.4,
G, Georgia Avenue Overlay District, of the North Augusta Development
Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances.
The following individuals provided comments:
Perry Holcomb, 1891 Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Wesley Summers, 987 Campbellton Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Voting for the ordinance on second reading were: Councilmembers Brooks,
Dickert, McDowell, and McGhee. Voting against the ordinance on second
reading were: Mayor Jones and Councilmembers Adams and Carpenter. The
ordinance passed on second reading with a 4 to 3 vote.
Please see the minutes of March 07, 20016, for the proposed ordinance text.
ITEM 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Lower Savannah Council of
Governments (LSCOG) Home
Consortium FY 2017-2019 -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Mayor Jones, Council
unanimously passed a resolution establishing and agreeing to participate in
the Lower Savannah Regional Home Consortium for FY 2017-2019.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-07
ESTABLISHING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LOWER SAVANNAH
REGIONAL HOME CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston-Gonzales
National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (hereinafter the "Act") which created the HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (hereinafter the "HOME" Program) to provide funds to states and
local governments for affordable housing assistance with the flexibility to decide what kind of
housing assistance or mix of housing assistance is most appropriate for local needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina has affordable housing
needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to increase
affordable housing opportunities for its present and future residents, particularly for very low-income
persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to enter into
affordable housing development activities which are directed toward the above general purposes, and
for those reasons, wishes to seek such federal funding as may be available to it pursuant to the Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to enter into the
affordable housing activities and has determined that joint action with other units of local
governments that choose to participate in accordance with the "Inter-Governmental Agreement
Establishing the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium"the terms of which are incorporated
by reference and such relevant HUD regulations and requirements as may now or hereafter be in
effect would benefit the City of North Augusta, South Carolina; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that City Administrator, Todd Glover, of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina is hereby authorized to sign the "Inter-Governmental Agreement
Establishing the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium FY 2017-2019 on behalf of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina as well as other documents necessary to form the Consortium and
to carry out and fulfill its purposes for FY 2017-2019.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
ITEM 8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Authorizing the City Administrator
to Execute a Contract with Brassfield
and Gorie, LLC Related to the
Construction of the Stadium within
Project Jackson - Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember
McDowell, Council unanimously tabled the above item.
ITEM 9. FINANCE: Municipal Improvement District and Improvement Plan -
Resolution
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Dickert, Council
considered a resolution describing a Municipal Improvement District and
Improvement Plan to be effected pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 37 of the Code
of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 as amended, including property within the
Municipal Improvement District to be improved, the projected time schedule
for the accomplishment of the improvement plan, the estimated cost and the
amount of the cost to be derived from assessments, bonds, or other general
funds, together with the proposed basis and rates of assessments to be
imposed within the Municipal Improvement District; calling and providing
notice for a public hearing; and other matters relating thereto.
The Improvement Plan described in this resolution would supersede that
improvement plan described in the resolution adopted by Council on October
5, 2015. The proposed public hearing on the superseding Improvement Plan
is required by Title 5, Chapter 37 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina
1976, as amended.
The following individuals provided comments:
Perry Holcomb, 1891 Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Bob Petit, 70 Fulton Street, North Augusta, South Carolina
Voting for the resolution were Mayor Jones and Councilmembers Brooks,
Carpenter, Dickert, McGhee, and McDowell. Voting against the resolution
was Councilmember Adams. The resolution passed with a 6/1 vote.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-09
DESCRIBING A MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
AND IMPROVEMENT PLAN TO BE EFFECTED PURSUANT
TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 37 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF
SOUTH CAROLINA 1976, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING
PROPERTY WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT TO BE IMPROVED, THE PROJECTED TIME
SCHEDULE FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE
IMPROVEMENT PLAN, THE ESTIMATED COST AND THE
AMOUNT OF THE COST TO BE DERIVED FROM
ASSESSMENTS, BONDS, OR OTHER GENERAL FUNDS,
TOGETHER WITH THE PROPOSED BASIS AND RATES OF
ASSESSMENTS TO BE IMPOSED WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; CALLING AND PROVIDING
NOTICE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING; AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings.
The City Council ("City Council") of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina(the
"City"), hereby finds and determines:
(a) The City is an incorporated municipality located in Aiken County, and as such
possesses all powers granted to municipalities by the Constitution and general laws of the State of
South Carolina.
(b) Pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 37, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended
(the "Act"), governing bodies of the municipalities of the State of South Carolina (the "State") are
authorized to acquire, own, construct, establish, install, enlarge, improve, expand, operate, maintain
and repair, and sell, lease and otherwise dispose of any improvement and to finance such acquisition,
construction, establishment, installation, enlargement, improvement, expansion, operation,
maintenance and repair, in whole or in part, by the imposition of assessments in accordance with the
Act, by special district bonds, by general obligation bonds of the municipality, by revenue bonds of
the municipality, or from general revenues from any source not restricted from such use by law, or
by any combination of such funding sources.
(c) The City is now minded to establish an improvement district pursuant to the Act, to
be known as the "Ballpark Village Municipal hnprovement District" in order to provide moneys
through assessments to fund improvements within the Ballpark Village Municipal Improvement
District.
Section 2. Improvement Plan.
Pursuant to Section 5-37-50 of the Act, the City may adopt a resolution describing a
municipal improvement district and improvement plan, including property within the municipal
improvement district to be improved, the projected time schedule for the accomplishment of the
improvement plan, the estimated cost and the amount of the cost to be derived from assessments,
bonds, or other general funds, together with the proposed basis and rates of assessments to be
imposed within the improvement district. This Resolution is being adopted pursuant to Section 5-37-
50 of the Act and each of the informational requirements of that Section is addressed and provided in
the improvement plan attached as Exhibit A hereto and incorporated herein (the "Improvement
Plan"). The Improvement Plan supersedes that improvement plan associated with the resolution
adopted October 5, 2015 by City Council.
Section 3. Public Hearing.
Pursuant to Section 5-37-50 of the Act, the City hereby calls a public hearing on the question
of the establishment of the Ballpark Village Municipal Improvement District, 100 Georgia Avenue,
North Augusta, South Carolina 29841, to be held on April 18, 2016, at the City Council Chambers of
the City of North Augusta at 7:00 p.m.
Section 4. Publication of Resolution and Notice of Public Hearing.
Pursuant to Section 5-37-60 of the Act, the City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be
published once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the
City and the final publication shall be at least ten days prior to the date of the scheduled public
hearing.
RESOLVED IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED at North Augusta, South Carolina this
21st day of March, 2016.
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH
CAROLINA
(SEAL)
By:
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
Attest:
Donna B. Young, Municipal Clerk
EXHIBIT A
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
BALLPARK VILLAGE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Overview and Purpose
Pursuant to the Municipal Improvements Act of 1999 (S. C. Code Section 5-37-10, et seq. and as
amended from time to time, the"Act"), the City of North Augusta, South Carolina(the"City") is authorized
to designate an area within the City within which an improvement plan is to be accomplished. The Act
defines an "Improvement Plan"as an overall plan by which the governing body of the City proposes to effect
public improvements within a designated area to preserve property values, prevent deterioration of urban
areas, and preserve the tax base of the municipality, and includes an overall plan by which the governing body
proposes to effect public improvements within an improvement district in order to encourage and promote
private or public development within the improvement district. This document is written to meet the Act's
requirements for an Improvement Plan, as defined therein.
As further described below, this Improvement Plan specifies the City's intentions to undertake the
public improvements specified below and to engage in the financing of the same. Through the execution of
this Improvement Plan the City intends to provide a special benefit to parcels of real property in the
Improvement District (as defined herein), to increase property values within the Improvement District, to
encourage and promote private and public development by future owners or other interested parties, and to
improve the tax base of the City.
Description of the Improvement District
The real property included within the Ballpark Village Municipal Improvement District (the
"Improvement District") is located in the City within a Redevelopment Project Area established by Ordinance
96-10, as amended, pursuant to Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as amended
(the "TIF District"). The Improvement District is generally bound by the Savannah River to the south,
Georgia Avenue to the east, the brick ponds to the north and Hammond's Ferry subdivision to the west,
including, but not limited to, the parcels of real property as described in Table A below, and those portions of
Center Street and Railroad Avenue adjacent to such parcels, as applicable. More particularly, the
Improvement District includes the real property indicated in Table A below.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
Table A
Improvement District
Parcels Owner Description Acres
007-17-02-001, 007-17- North Augusta Riverfront Co., Portions of each
02-002, 007-17-02-004 LLC aggregate to total 29.24
acreage.
007-18-05-001, 007-13- City of North Augusta Portions of each and
01-007, 007-17-01-001, certain right of way 6.03
007-13-10-002, N/A aggregate to total
acreage.
N/A South Carolina Department of Portion; alongside 0.14
Transportation Georgia Avenue
Total
35.41
* Note: The Improvement District includes real property consisting of those portions of Center Street and
Railroad Avenue adjacent to such parcels,as applicable.
The property encompassed by the Improvement District is shown on that preliminary subdivision
plat conditionally approved by the City's Planning Commission on March 3, 2016, and is available at the
offices of the Municipal Clerk.
Description and Estimated Costs of the Improvements
The public improvements, and the estimated cost of each, to be implemented through this
Improvement Plan are listed in Table B below (independently, each an "Improvement" and collectively,
the "Improvements"). All of the Improvements will be located within the Improvement District.
Table B
Improvements and Estimated Costs
Estimated
Improvement Cost
Baseball stadium $36,000,000
Parking facilities $16,000,000
Conference center $5,500,000
Infrastructure $3,500,000
Total $61,000,000
As indicated above, the City intends to provide a special benefit to parcels of real property in the
Improvement District through the delivery of the Improvements. Each of the public improvements
indicated in Table B above constitutes an "improvement" within the meaning of the Act.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
As shown in the table above, the total estimated cost of the Improvements, excluding inflation, equals
$61,000,000. The costs shown in Table B are estimates only. As such, the actual costs are likely to vary
from these estimates. The estimated costs shown in Table B do not limit the amount that may be spent on
the distinct Improvements or the total that may be spent in the aggregate on the Improvements.
Proceeds from borrowings described in this Improvement Plan (see below) and authorized by the
Act may be spent on any component of the Improvements.
Other public improvements not contemplated by this Improvement Plan may be constructed within
the Improvement District.
Time Schedule for the Accomplishment of the Improvement Plan
The Improvements contemplated within this Improvement Plan are expected to be accomplished on
or before December 31,2017.
Sources of Funds
The City estimates that the sources and amounts required to construct the Improvements will be
as shown in Table C below.
Table C
Estimated Sources of Funds
Estimated Amount of
Source of Funds Project Cost
Special assessments and TIF District revenues from
within the Improvement District $ 26,000,000
City and private contributions, including:
Private contributions, TIF District revenues from
outside the Improvement District, accommodations
tax revenues, parking revenues and other revenues $ 35,000,000
Total $ 61,000,000
The amounts shown in Table C above represent an estimate of contributions to fund the estimated
actual costs of the Improvements, excluding debt service on City borrowings that are anticipated to
finance the Improvements and administrative expenditures related to the Improvement District. As noted
in Table C above, the City estimates that approximately $26,000,000 of the total costs of the
Improvements (excluding debt service costs), specific Improvements to be determined, will be provided
by special assessments (see below for more information on the special assessments) and TIF District
revenues from real property within the Improvement District. As noted in Table C above, the City
anticipates that approximately $35,000,000 of the costs of the Improvements (excluding debt service
costs) will be funded from City contributions and private contributions. The City's total contribution
towards the Improvements may increase, depending on the quantity of the City revenues from various
sources, which could lead to a decrease in the costs to be funded by the special assessments.
The potential revenues from the special assessments, which will be utilized to repay the expected
City borrowings, will be limited by the amount of the special assessment lien to be placed on the
properties in the Improvement District, as prescribed by a future ordinance of City Council.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
The details of all City borrowings and the authorization therefor shall be prescribed by one or
more separate ordinances of the City Council.
Repayment of Expected Borrowings
Pursuant to the Act, special assessments (the "Assessments") will be imposed on parcels of the real
property in the Improvement District, as further explained below. On an annual basis, a portion of the total
Assessment on a parcel will be billed to the parcel, net of the TIF District revenues generated by the parcel.
Assessment revenues will be utilized alongside other sources of revenue to pay the debt service on the
expected City borrowings and the administrative costs of the Improvement District.
Basis and Rates of Assessment to be Imposed within the Improvement District
Assessments shall be imposed upon real property in the improvement District in accordance with
the Improvement District documents (including, without limitation, Report on the Reasonable Basis of the
Special Assessments, an Assessment Roll and the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Assessments) to
the extent such documents are approved by the City as required by law (collectively the "Improvement
District Documents"). The Improvement District Documents shall establish the Assessments, the basis of
the Assessments and the related special assessment rates, all of which in concert will fairly and equitably
allocate the benefits derived from the Improvements to each of the individual parcels within the
Improvement District.
The amount of the Assessments to be imposed on each parcel in the District at the City's
establishment of Assessments shall reflect the parcel's estimated special benefit from the Improvements,
as specified in the Improvement District Documents, and be equal to the estimated TIF District revenues
from the parcel. The City anticipates providing each parcel in the District a credit on an annual basis
against the parcel's annual Assessment payment obligation that is equal to the T1F District revenues
generated by the parcel.
Assessments shall not be imposed upon the Improvements or any real property within the
Improvement District that does not receive a benefit from the Improvements. Assessments will not be
imposed on real property parcels within the Improvement District that are owned by a public entity.
Assessments will not be imposed on real property outside of the Improvement District.
The Rate and Method of Apportionment of Assessments shall provide that as real property within
the Improvement District is subdivided, the Assessments on the parent parcel will be allocated amongst the
subdivided parcels in a manner that utilizes a classification system for distinct development uses in order to
reflect the estimated special benefit from the Improvements. The sum of the Assessments on the subdivided
parcels after such subdivision shall be equal to the Assessment on the parent parcel prior to subdivision.
The total Assessment on each parcel, to be imposed through City Council's approval of the
Improvement District Documents, shall represent the total special assessment fees that can be billed to a
parcel over the term of the improvement District.
The City intends to bill the annual special assessment fee on the annual City real property tax bill. The
City intends to begin the annual billing of the Assessments in January of 2019.
Changes to this Improvement Plan
This Improvement Plan is subject to further changes and/or modifications, from time to time, as the
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
City Council may determine, based on further review by the City and public input during the opportunities
provided for public comment under the Act. It is expected that a final version of this Improvement Plan will
be adopted by City Council at the time of adoption of an ordinance providing for the creation of the District, all
as provided in the Act.
ITEM 10. PARKS, RECREATION, AND LESIURE SERVICES: Selection of R. W.
Allen and Studio 3
as the City's Design
Build Firm for
Riverview Park
Activities Center
Gym Additions -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Brooks, second by Councilmember McDowell,
Council unanimously passed a resolution selecting R. W. Allen and Studio 3 as
the City's Design Build Firm for Riverview Park Activities Center Gym
Additions.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-10
SELECTING R. W. ALLEN AND STUDIO 3
AS THE CITY'S DESIGN BUILD FIRM FOR
RIVERVIEW PARK ACTIVITIES CENTER GYM ADDITIONS
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, & TOURISM
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to retain the services of a design
build firm for the Riverview Park Activities Center Gym Additions as required by the
Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism.
WHEREAS, seven firms responded to a "Request for Qualifications" and were
reviewed by a staff committee consisting of the Director of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, the
Director of Engineering & Public Works, the Superintendent of Programs & Facilities,
Supervisor of Programs & Facilities, and City Council member Pat Carpenter which selected 5
firms for interviews and oral presentations; and
WHEREAS, from the five firms interviewed, the committee determined that the
firm of R. W. Allen and Studio 3 is best qualified to provide the required services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the
City of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that R. W. Allen
and Studio 3 shall be the City's design build firm for the Department of Parks, Recreation, &
Tourism's Riverview Park Activities Center Gym Additions.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is hereby authorized
to negotiate with the firm of R. W. Allen and Studio 3 for design build services for the Riverview
Park Gym Additions for the Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism, to sign agreements for
such services; make payments, and to sign all other documents related thereto.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
ITEM 11. STREETS AND DRAINS: Wando Woodlands, Phase 3 and 4B, Deed
of Dedication for Subdivision
Improvements - Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember McGhee,
Council unanimously passed a resolution to accept a deed of dedication for the
subdivision improvements for Wando Woodlands, Phase 3 and 4B.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-11
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE STREETS,
SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION
AND FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS, DEDICATED OPEN SPACE AND ASSOCIATED
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY, ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
AND LETTER OF CREDIT
FOR WANDO WOODLANDS, PHASE 3 AND 4B
WHEREAS, Wando Partners, L.P. developed Wando Woodlands, Phase 3 and
4B, according to the requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission and the City, and
owns the streets, utilities and easements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final subdivision plat
for recording on March 11, 2016; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision
plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of
dedication for the streets, utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said
deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany
the deed; and
WIIEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject
improvements and these improvements meet City standards.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
do hereby accept a deed of dedication for:
ALL those certain streets and roadways located in Wando Woodlands 3 and 4B
designated as a portion of Gerhard Ridge (50 foot right of way), a portion of Durst
Drive (50 foot right of way) and a portion of Langfuhr Way (50 foot right of way
as shown and delineated on a plat of Wando Woodlands, Phase 3 and 4B recorded
in the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South Carolina in Plat Book 59, Page
139. Reference is made to said plat, which is incorporated herein by reference,
for a more complete and accurate description as to the metes, bounds and location
of said property.
TOGETHER WITH (i) Open Space to be deeded to the City of North Augusta
containing 6.60 acres (287,310 square feet) (which is inclusive of the Section 4B
50' Stream Buffer Area to be Deeded to the City containing 2.76 acres [120,372
square feet]) and (ii) Open Space to be deeded to the City of North Augusta
containing 4.54 acres (197,615 square feet) which is inclusive of the Section 4B
50' Stream Buffer Area to be Deeded to the City containing 1.55 acres [67,694
square feet]), all as shown on the aforesaid plat.
TOGETHER WITH all (a) curbs and gutters located within the aforesaid right of
way of the streets and roadways; (b) sidewalks located within the aforesaid right
of way of the streets and roadways; (c) sanitary sewerage collection system
including lift stations located on the property shown on the aforesaid plat; (d)
stormwater collection system including stormwater detention areas located on the
property shown on the aforesaid plat; (e) greenways or other pedestrian
connections outside the road rights of way but located on the property shown on
the aforesaid plat; and (f) a perpetual and non-exclusive easement and rights of
way for streets, sidewalks and potable water, sanitary sewage and stormwater
collection systems located on the property shown on the aforesaid plat.
BEING a portion of the property conveyed to Wando Partners, L.P. by Title to
Real Estate from Gustav Schickedanz, Trustee, dated January 4, 2006, recorded in
Record Book 4039, Page 1283 in the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South
Carolina.
Tax Map & Parcel: 001-16-01-002 (Portion)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and Irrevocable
Letter of Credit in the amount of$63,000 are hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
ITEM 12. PUBLIC SAFETY: Authorization to Purchase Land for
Future Fire Station and /or Other Public
Safety Improvements (Property 1) -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of property by
the City for utilization for the construction of a Public Safety facility or facilities.
Prior to the vote the following individual provided comments:
Perry Holcomb, 1891 Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY
THE CITY FOR UTILIZATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY OR FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is necessary that additional Public
Safety facilities be constructed in order to maintain the ability of the department to provide
services at a high level; and
WHEREAS, for several years, the City has considered this need and attempted to
locate adequate locations that could be utilized for the construction of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best
interest of the City that property located in the southwest corner of Georgia and Observatory
Avenue identified as Tax Map and Parcel Number 007-07-06-003 and adjoining property known
as Tax Map 007-07-06-004 be purchased by the City for purchase price of FOUR HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS (S400,000.00).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that the City Administrator is authorized to provide such notice as necessary to exercise the
City's option on the above referred to property and execute the Contract of Sale as attached
hereto marked Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
The City Administrator is further authorized to execute all closing documents
necessary to complete the transaction and purchase property in accordance with said contract.
The funds for the purchase of said property shall come from the Sales Tax III Funds.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
MARCH, 2016.
ITEM 13. PUBLIC SAFETY: Authorization to Purchase Land for
Future Fire Station and /or Other Public
Safety Improvements (Property 2) -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember Adams,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the purchase of property by
the City for utilization for the construction of a Public Safety facility or facilities.
Prior to the vote the following individual provided comments:
Bob Pettit, 70 Fulton Street, North Augusta, South Carolina
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY
THE CITY FOR UTILIZATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY OR FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is necessary that additional Public
Safety facilities be constructed in order to maintain the ability of the department to provide
services at a high level; and
WHEREAS, for several years, the City has considered this need and attempted to
locate adequate locations that could be utilized for the construction of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best
interest of the City that property located at 1208 Georgia Avenue identified as Tax Map and
Parcel Number 007-07-06-005 be purchased by the City for purchase price of FOUR
HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($450,000.00).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that the City Administrator is authorized to provide such notice as necessary to exercise the
City's option on the above referred to property and execute the Contract of Sale as attached
hereto marked Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
The City Administrator is further authorized to execute all closing documents
necessary to complete the transaction and purchase property in accordance with said contract.
The funds for the purchase of said property shall come from the Sales Tax III Funds.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 03/21/16
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
MARCH, 2016.
ITEM 14. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Economic Development Concerns
The following individuals provided comments regarding the clearing of the land
by the private developer near the Project Jackson site.
Wesley Summers, 987 Campbellton Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Fred Illardi, 346 Shoreline Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Perry Holcomb, 1891 Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
Frankie Summers, 987 Campbellton Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina
There being no further business, Council adjourned.
APPROVED THIS 1 DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
Apo. 1 , 2016.
Donna B. Young
Lark W. Jones, Mayor