RES 2019-06 Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 06
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE A COORDINATION
LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE SCHEDULED GEORGIA
AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO INCLUDE PEDESTRIANBICYCLE AND
ICONIC DESIGN FEATURES
WHEREAS, the replacement of the Georgia Avenue bridge, specifically
referred to as SR4 Savannah River bridge, is scheduled for 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta and City of Augusta in discussions
with the Georgia Department of Transportation(GDOT)have expressed interest in including
pedestrian/bicycle and iconic design features to said bridge to add to the connectivity and
aesthetics of our respective downtowns; and
WHEREAS, GDOT has indicated that funding for the bridge replacement is
funded at a level to replace the bridge as is and would not include any of the requested
upgrades; and
WHEREAS, GDOT has instructed the City of North Augusta and City of
Augusta to write letters expressing interest in these additional amenities; and
WHEREAS, after consideration and analysis, a monetary cost of these
upgrades would be provided to North Augusta and Augusta respectively; and
WHEREAS, at that time, each City's governing body would have to evaluate
the additional cost and determine if and how much each would be able to contribute.
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 hereby authorized to take such steps as necessary to
write a letter of interest to GDOT expressing the interest of the City of North Augusta in
incorporating pedestrian/bicycle and iconic design features to the SR4 Savannah River Bridge
Replacement programming.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLOF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019.
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Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
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Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
From: Henry,Jeff<IHenrv(a),dotea.eov>
Sent:Thursday,November 29,2018 4:51 PM
To:Hameed Malik<HMalik(alaugustaga.gov>
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]RE: PI 0013927(Richmond)SR4 Savannah River Bridge-Draft Coordination
meeting minutes
Hameed,
As a follow up to our recent meeting and discussion regarding additional bike/ped scope items to be considered
in the bridge replacement project,the appropriate channel to direct this request is in writing to the GDOT
Commissioner. If the City is able to participate in funding upgrades and additional scope items,a statement of
such would be appreciated. As discussed,this project is programmed by GDOT as a bridge replacement
project,and therefore has federal funding,which is constrained to be used for bridge replacement elements of
the project.The Georgia DOT appreciates working with the City of Augusta and all of the stakeholders to
replace the SR4 Savannah River bridge.
I am sending this same guidance to the City of North Augusta.
Contact info for GDOT Commissioner:
Russell McMurry,Commissioner
Georgia Department of Transportation
One Georgia Center,22"a Floor
600 West Peachtree NW
Atlanta,GA 30308
http�//www dot ga gov/AboutGeorgia/Offlces/Pages/E ec C D t it asp ?execID=1
Time is of the essence for us as we move toward writing the concept report. The goal is to start a formal
dialogue and start the process of putting any necessary MOA in place.
Sincerely,
Jeff Henry, PE
Consultant PM
GDOT Office of Program Delivery/AECOM
Mobile: (404)663-8649