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RESOLUTION NO 2019-03
TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES RELATED TO
TIME PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES IN AIKEN CQJJNTv
INVOLVING THE CITY AND BELVEDERE FIRE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, for many years, there has been confusion and at times
disagreement related to the authority and/or responsibility for the provision of fire services
between the City and Belvedere Fire District; and,
WHEREAS, these unresolved issues have created problems, specifically for
the Aiken County 911 Dispatch Services in determining the proper agency to contact when a
need for such service arrises; and,
WHEREAS, in recent years some revisions to the State Code of Laws have
provided some direction in how to deal with such issues and specifically those that are
created by annexation of property into the City;and,
WHEREAS, the City has had as a major goal being the lawful and proper
provider for services to all property located within the Municipal boundaries of the City; and,
WHEREAS, in the past year, the Belvedere Fire District and the City of North
Augusta through meetings with their respective representaties have made an attempt to
resolve this problem in a manner that is beneficial not only to the City and the Fire District
but also to all residents within the area; and,
WHEREAS, the Belvedere Fire District and the City of North Augusta with
the assistance of Aiken County's staff has finalized an agreement related to service area
issues and the Aiken County Council is prepared to adopt an ordinance that would legally
establish the service areas and responsibilities as agreed to by the City and Belvedere Fire
District; and,
WHEREAS, a plat has been prepared for submittal to the Aiken County
Council for approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the proposed map
and following discussions with the Public Safety Director, City Administrator and City
Attorney, determined that the approval of such map is in the best interest of the citizens of
North Augusta.
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 following is agreed to and authorized:
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L That the map prepared by Aiken County, referred to as F.D-Reconcilhation 12-
4-2018 is.approved by the City and the City requests that Aiken County Council
approve and adopt such plat/map for establishing fire service authority and
responsibility between the City of North Augusta and Belvedere Fire District.
2. That the City Administrator is authorized to execute any documentation that
might be necessary to complete this matter.
3. That the City expresses its appreciation to the Belvedere Fire District and the
Aiken County Council and staff for thew work in allowing this agreement to be
reached.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CrLy
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2019,
SIGNED BY:
ROBERT A.PETTIT,MAYOR
ATTESTEDBY:
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SHARONLAmAR,CITY CLERK